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ATV driver leads Liberty police on chase

Local News September 1, 2026

Staff report LIBERTY — Liberty police were taken on another chase Friday as an ATV driver managed to evade them. According to a police report, two officers were patrolling the areas of Belmont Avenue and Euclid Boulevard when one saw a person on an ATV cross the road and stop in front of a dumpster on the north side of a smoke shop. The report states the officer attempted to stop the driver for suspicious activity and operating an ATV on the road, and the driver stopped, waved and said he was driving home. However, the driver took off and led officers on a short pursuit after ...

CFMV seeks applicants for board of directors

Local News September 1, 2026

Staff report The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is inviting community members to apply for a spot on its board of directors. Applications are open through Sept. 18. The open call is part of CFMV's effort to expand beyond traditional board recruitment networks and make it easier for people throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties to share their interest in helping guide the Foundation. “Strong boards are built through many kinds of knowledge and experience,” said Casey Krell, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. “We want to hear from ...

Harding Park officials table forming levy committee

Local News September 1, 2026

HUBBARD — Harding Park officials will hold off on creating a committee for now after discussions about funding campaign materials for a levy ahead of November’s election concluded with one member offering to pay for signs. Park Commissioner Mike Stiver said at Monday’s special meeting that he spoke with Mark Finamore, the board’s attorney, who said officials legally cannot fund signs using their general fund. The signs would be in support of a 1.07-mill continuous levy on the ballot that would generate approximately $315,000 annually in the upcoming November election, which ...

Supreme Court lets White House continue work on Trump’s $400M ballroom

National News September 1, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Monday allowed the White House to continue construction on a $400 million ballroom project as lawsuits play out, a win for President Donald Trump as he flexes unprecedented executive power and remakes the capital in his image. The apparent 5-4 decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month, shortly before a court-ordered halt would have gone into effect. The temporary order was signed by Chief Justice John Roberts, assigned to handle appeals from the capital. But he publicly disagreed with the latest decision, writing a ...

Child rapist’s parole hearing still pending

Local News September 1, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office released the wrong information regarding a parole hearing for child rapist Felicia Beemer. Below is a corrected version of the story that ran in the weekend newspaper. Staff report WARREN — The parole hearing for convicted child rapist Felicia Banks Beemer is scheduled sometime this week, according to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Incorrect information that Beemer was denied parole was provided by the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday and reported in a story that appeared in the ...

Boardman antique store earns statewide recognition

Local News September 1, 2026

Staff report BOARDMAN — A longtime local destination for treasure hunters, collectors and weekend browsers is getting statewide attention. Mr. Darby’s Vintage & Antiques, 7386 Market St. across from the Southern Park Mall, has been named one of Ohio’s top antique and vintage ...