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Community News September 7, 2026

• CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the township hall. • SEBRING BOARD OF EDUCATION will have a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the administration offices for approving the purchase of shared services. • YOUNGSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the conference room, 20 W. Wood St. • MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the board room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. • CRAIG BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building. • ELLSWORTH ZONING COMMISSION will meet at 6 ...

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Kennedy Center renews call for shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

National News September 7, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center’s grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center’s vice president for public relations. Photos provided by the center showed a large hole in the high ceiling and debris littering the red carpet in part of the hallway that connects the Kennedy ...

9/11 memorial events

Community News September 7, 2026

The following events are planned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.: Sept. 11 • AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park,1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, hosted by the Austintown Beautification Committee. There will be speakers and musical performances. • HOWLAND — 8:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at Richard Orwig Park off East Market Street. • VIENNA — A memorial ceremony will take place 8:46 to 10 a.m. at ...

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Top-notch firefighters sought for annual award

Local News September 7, 2026

The Vindicator is seeking nominations for its annual Mahoning County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Mahoning County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and the nominations should include no more than five pages of ...