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Suspect in shooting at Idaho restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams. Police on Sunday credited an off-duty officer and a citizen with firing shots at Williams, diverting him from the restaurant. Authorities said they are confident that Williams acted alone. In all, four people died, including the gunman, and seven were injured in the shooting at a recently opened ...

Moreno slams his ex-son-in-law on abuse allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said his former son-in-law, U.S. Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should “seek professional help” as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X on Sunday. Moreno, who has ...

Safety picnic introduces Valley first responders, residents

POLAND — In older movies, the neighborhood policeman walked his beat and knew the names of local residents and small business owners. Poland Township police Chief Greg Wilson aimed to create that familiarity between the people who protect the area and those who live there with a Safety ...

Milton event honors Revolutionary War soldiers from area

MILTON TOWNSHIP — An America250 celebration honored soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War on Friday at Lake Milton State Park Amphitheater at Craig Beach. The 22 soldiers honored were men who settled in what would become Milton Township, and their descendants attended the ...

Patrol’s ‘eye in the sky’ helps to capture suspect

YOUNGSTOWN — Shawn Rodriguez-Perez, 24, remained in the Mahoning County jail Saturday after being arraigned Friday in Youngstown Municipal Court on felony charges of fleeing and eluding and receiving stolen property in a Wednesday incident in which a Youngstown police officer, U.S. marshal ...

Liberty pilot’s dream came true in Air Force

John D. ‘JD’ Williams AGE: 64 RESIDENCE: Liberty SERVICE BRANCH: U.S. Air Force MILITARY HONORS: Meritorious Service Medals, 2002, 2009 for outstanding service while assigned to the 757th Airlift Squadron, Youngstown Air Reserve Station; The Air Medal for Meritorious ...