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Two Democrats enter U.S. Senate race in Ohio

Two Democrats enter U.S. Senate race in Ohio

These two Democrats will face off in the race for current Vice President J.D. Vance's seat in the U.S. Senate, which is currently occupied by former Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted.

June 20th, 11:33 AM EDT by Zach Mosca
Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

Many lawmakers on list of suspected Minnesota shooter vow not to bow down

Kaptur’s office said in a statement that her name was included in Boelter’s writing but that it will not get in the way of her work “to make life better for families across Northwest Ohio.”

June 17th, 8:34 AM EDT
Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying

Trump is departing the G7 early as conflict between Israel and Iran shows signs of intensifying

When U.S. President Donald Trump last came to Canada for a Group of Seven summit, the enduring image was of him seated with his arms folded defiantly as then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel stared daggers at him.

June 16th, 12:11 AM EDT
NBC News Poll: Most Americans believe nation on 'wrong track'

NBC News Poll: Most Americans believe nation on 'wrong track'

Thirty-four percent also reported their financial situation is "worse today" compared to a year ago, while 21% said it was "better."

June 16th, 5:47 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Poll shows Americans divided on country's direction and Trump's job

Poll shows Americans divided on country's direction and Trump's job

A new poll from NBC News shows that Americans are fairly divided on whether the country is headed in the right direction and how well President Trump is doing his job.

June 15th, 9:22 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came

Anti-Trump demonstrators crowd streets, parks and plazas across the US. Organizers say millions came

Cities large and small are preparing for major demonstrations across the U.S. against President Donald Trump.

June 14th, 12:19 AM EDT
Five Valley communities sites for Saturday's 'No Kings' events

Five Valley communities sites for Saturday's 'No Kings' events

Organizers of "No Kings" events say they aim to reject what they say is authoritarianism.

June 13th, 11:14 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Bond hearing canceled for Youngstown mayoral candidate

Bond hearing canceled for Youngstown mayoral candidate

A bond hearing scheduled today for a Youngstown mayoral candidate accused of domestic violence has been canceled.

June 13th, 6:39 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Sen. Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem's news conference on immigration raids and handcuffed

Sen. Padilla is forcefully removed from Noem's news conference on immigration raids and handcuffed

Democratic California U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla has been forcefully removed Thursday by security officers from a news conference on immigration by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

June 12th, 3:09 PM EDT
House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House Republicans will look to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk.

June 12th, 6:48 AM EDT
Head-on crash reported on Route 422 in Girard

Head-on crash reported on Route 422 in Girard

Rescue squads from Girard and Liberty Township were called out this morning to a head-on crash along Route 422.

June 11th, 8:43 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

The Latest: Trump pledges to ‘liberate’ LA as he visits troops at Fort Bragg

President Donald Trump plans to speak at Fort Bragg to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army as he deploys the military in an attempt to quiet immigration protests in Los Angeles.

June 10th, 8:37 AM EDT
Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it's becoming a liability

Top US universities raced to become global campuses. Under Trump, it's becoming a liability

Three decades ago, foreign students at Harvard University accounted for just 11% of the total student body.

June 6th, 4:53 AM EDT
Acton's Governor bid brings 'Listening Tour' to Youngstown

Acton's Governor bid brings 'Listening Tour' to Youngstown

Akron and Youngstown are the first communities included in a 15-stop, four-day listening tour planned by Dr. Amy Acton as she campaigns for the Democratic nomination to run as Ohio Governor.

June 4th, 6:26 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown Jewish Federation expresses horror at Boulder firebombing

Youngstown Jewish Federation expresses horror at Boulder firebombing

Witnesses reported Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device, yelling "Free Palestine" during the attack.

June 2nd, 5:51 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner

Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat Fischer has announced a bid to unseat Justice Jennifer Brunner with two years left on his current term.

May 29th, 4:25 AM EDT
Warren to feds: Don't cut our community funds

Warren to feds: Don't cut our community funds

Warren City Council is poised to consider a resolution Wednesday opposing proposed federal budget cuts that city leaders say would eliminate crucial funding sources.

May 26th, 6:21 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Mercer County Primary Election Results

Mercer County Primary Election Results

Mercer County Primary Election results for May 20, 2025

May 20th, 11:06 PM EDT by Corey Vallas
Decision 2025: What primary election voters need to know in Mercer County

Decision 2025: What primary election voters need to know in Mercer County

Voters in Mercer County join other Pennsylvanians heading to the polls today for the primary election.

May 20th, 5:50 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Yost's exit from governor's race still leaves potential wild cards

Yost's exit from governor's race still leaves potential wild cards

Attorney General Dave Yost hit the brakes on his campaign - after the state Republican party threw its weight behind MAGA frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy.
But there are still a couple potential wild cards on both sides of the ticket.

May 16th, 8:31 PM EDT
Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

In an Instagram post, Comey wrote “cool shell formation on my beach walk” under a picture of seashells that appeared to form the shapes for “86 47.”

May 16th, 5:03 AM EDT
All charges withdrawn against Sharon woman in family incident

All charges withdrawn against Sharon woman in family incident

A Sharon woman who was accused of forcing her way into a home and assaulting a relative and her two children will not face charges, according to court information.

May 12th, 10:07 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say

Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was meeting last week with representatives from a teachers union in his home state when things quickly devolved.

May 11th, 8:38 AM EDT
Former Austintown Trustee Lisa Oles dead at 59

Former Austintown Trustee Lisa Oles dead at 59

Former Austintown Township Trustee Lisa Oles has died after a long illness, according to former fellow trustee Jim Davis.

May 8th, 6:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

Trump signs executive order directing federal funding cuts to PBS and NPR

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting.

May 2nd, 7:37 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner

Two Democrats enter U.S. Senate race in Ohio

Federal monitor finds UAW President Fain retaliated against union Secretary-Treasurer

Two Valley residents return home after graduating from OSP Training Academy

Cortland diner to be featured on TV show starring Gordon Ramsay

Motorcycle, responding West Point rescue squad involved in separate crashes

Teen sentenced for killing 14-year-old friend in Youngstown

Lowellville Police urge caution after kayak capsizes Saturday

Lowellville Police urge caution after kayak capsizes Saturday

Motorcycle, responding West Point rescue squad involved in separate crashes

Equipment failure left hundreds in Columbiana without power

The Youngstown Soul Food Cook-Off blends flavor, family, and tradition

YSU and airport to host open house as work begins on flight center

Lemonade stand raises money for local police K9 body armor

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

Man severely burned in New Castle apartment fire

2024: The year in retail closures

Decades of Dedication: Wendy's employee retires at 84

New laws coming to schools in the new year

No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses

No injuries when fire erupts at Philadelphia transit lot filled with decommissioned buses

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner

Ohio divorce lawyer pleads not guilty in 2013 fatal stabbing of client

Trump's push to save the fading coal industry gets a warm embrace in West Virginia

Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed