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What beats seeing eclipses from space? Try the northern and southern lights

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Eclipses may be wondrous, but nothing beats seeing the northern and southern lights from space. That’s the word Wednesday from a pair of NASA astronauts living aboard the International Space Station for the past six months. Astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway told The Associated Press that the space station’s position prevented them from seeing totality during last week’s solar eclipse, but they still enjoyed a partial eclipse. They said they’ll try to catch next week’s lunar eclipse, too. “We’re hoping for the best. It should be ...

Park upgrades unveiled

YOUNGSTOWN — The city is a little bit more beautiful, and public officials gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the efforts that made it that way. Dignitaries from across the Mahoning Valley met at Spring Commons Park, in front of the B&O Station, to cut the ribbon on a new outdoor ...

Trumbull commissioners honor trucking company in 100th year

WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners honored Nick Strimbu Inc. for its 100th anniversary of providing trucking services in Trumbull County during Wednesday’s regular meeting. Strimbu Sr., working with his brothers, began hauling building materials across the county and Ohio during a period of rapid industrial and residential growth. Strimbu’s twin sons, Nick and Tom, operated the business through the mid-1950s. A third generation of the family, Bill and Nick Strimbu III, then took control of the company. Today, Harrison Strimbu, serving as vice president, and Spencer ...

Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Engler’s abortion ban lawsuit

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed Trumbull County Domestic Relations/Juvenile Division Judge David L. Engler’s lawsuit seeking to stop abortions in the state. The court ruled 7-0 Wednesday in favor of the state, which filed to dismiss the case. The court dismissed the case without explanation. Engler, a pro-life Republican, said Wednesday: “I’m disappointed, but it’s not the end. A 15-year-old needs permission to get a tattoo, but not an abortion. There’s a constitutional right to be a parent and it needs to be enforced.” In a May 11 motion, Julie Pfeiffer, an assistant ...

Data center company will meet with McDonald officials

McDONALD — A company interested in possibly locating a data center in the village will meet with members of council, the administration and the public next month. Mayor Ray Lewis on Wednesday told a crowd of more than 75 people who gathered at the village community room that officials with ...