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Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Vice President JD Vance will head to the swing political turf of northeastern Pennsylvania to begin selling President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget-and-policy package.

16 hrs 33 mins ago
Attempt to remove Frenchko from Trumbull GOP position canceled

Attempt to remove Frenchko from Trumbull GOP position canceled

A meeting that had been planned for Tuesday night where the Trumbull county Republican party planned to vote on a move to remove former Trumbull county commissioner Niki Frenchko from her position as auxiliary chair was canceled before it ever happened. 

16 hrs 33 mins ago by J. Breen Mitchell
Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

After entering a "no contest: plea" last week, a judge found 50-year-old Deanne Hartman guilty of one felony count of endangering children and two misdemeanor counts of OVI, according to Portage County court records.

July 15th, 7:43 PM EDT by Katie Rogers-Vadala
Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

Federal officials say a prominent Georgia Republican was running a $140 million Ponzi scheme

Federal officials are accusing Georgia Republican Brant Frost IV of running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of $140 million.

July 11th, 2:56 AM EDT
Ohio's property tax puzzle: DeWine forms new task force amid veto override efforts

Ohio's property tax puzzle: DeWine forms new task force amid veto override efforts

The announcement comes as Ohio Representatives plan to hold a special session on July 21 to discuss overriding DeWine’s veto of property tax reform items in the state budget.

July 10th, 10:17 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Youngstown Schools join coalition pushing to retain DeWine's vetoes on education provisions

Youngstown Schools join coalition pushing to retain DeWine's vetoes on education provisions

Gov. DeWine had vetoed these provisions earlier this month, stating that implementing them all at once would create "a huge, huge problem" for Ohio's school districts and critical services.

July 9th, 6:25 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
IRS proposal could loosen political activity for churches

IRS proposal could loosen political activity for churches

The Johnson Amendment, part of the Internal Revenue Code, requires tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, including churches, to refrain from participating in or intervening in political campaigns for public office.

July 8th, 10:27 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost

Trump branded, browbeat and prevailed. But his big bill may come at a political cost

Donald Trump has made tax cuts a central part of his political legacy.

July 5th, 8:53 AM EDT
Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House

Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of independence with a UFC fight at the White House

President Donald Trump wants to celebrate 250 years of American independence with a UFC match at the White House.

July 3rd, 10:12 PM EDT
New Ohio budget sets course for 2.75% flat income tax by 2026

New Ohio budget sets course for 2.75% flat income tax by 2026

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Monday approved the state's new two-year spending plan, which includes a major shift in how Ohioans pay state income taxes.

July 1st, 6:39 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner & Malia Brown
Ohio Budget: DeWine partially vetoes election integrity clause

Ohio Budget: DeWine partially vetoes election integrity clause

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has partially vetoed a provision in the state's two-year budget that would have created a new Election Integrity Unit within the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, citing concerns about potential ethical conflicts for prosecutors

July 1st, 6:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Valley lawmakers divided on partisan state budget

Valley lawmakers divided on partisan state budget

It marks the first time in over a decade that an Ohio budget has passed without a single Democratic vote.

June 25th, 9:13 PM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Ohio Senator seeks backing for Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Ohio Senator seeks backing for Trump Nobel Peace Prize nomination

Nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize can be submitted by qualified individuals, including members of national assemblies and governments.

June 25th, 11:35 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Community asks questions about exploring the relocation of the Poland Public Library

Community asks questions about exploring the relocation of the Poland Public Library

This public meeting was over a month after the library board voted to explore the relocation of the Poland Library. 

June 24th, 11:18 PM EDT by Kaitlyn McCarthy
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
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
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
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
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

Republic Services union workers on strike, 12 million pounds of trash per day go unloaded

Austintown mom pleads no contest, found guilty on 3 charges including endangering children

Chase in Youngstown ends with driver jumping into Mahoning River

Warren Steel owner asking Trumbull County judge to sell property

Former Canfield daycare worker charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly spanking child

Ten-year-old allegedly cuts teen sister with knife at Austintown apartment

Thursday court review set for $6M wrongful death settlement from Realty Building blast

Thursday court review set for $6M wrongful death settlement from Realty Building blast

After rejecting Norfolk Southern's settlement offer, eight sue railroad over East Palestine derailment

Columbiana County Health Partners release findings of needs assessment

Five vehicles involved in crash on Route 18 in Hermitage

Department of Agriculture warning against raw milk, cheese products from retailer

Inflation pressures Valley grocery stores already fighting to compete

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

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Vance heads to Pennsylvania to launch the White House's first major push to sell Trump's big bill

Off-duty officer gets probation in death of bystander trying to help police at Pennsylvania shooting

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