Hubbard council advances plans for dam removal

July 17, 2026

HUBBARD — Another step has been taken toward removing a dam in the community, partially as a result of a resolution approved by city council. At a council meeting earlier this month, city officials approved authorizing the city’s board of control to advertise for qualifications for design-build services associated with the Valley Mould Dam — suspending second and third readings and passing it as read. Its approval comes a month after Mayor Ben Kyle reported the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments had secured all funding necessary to remove the dam after talks that picked ...

Capsules – July 17, 2026

July 17, 2026

Penn-Ohio Scholarship Golf Outing The Penn-Ohio Athletic Club’s 21st annual Scholarship Fund Scramble Golf Outing will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at Yankee Run Golf Course in Brookfield. To register, visit pennohioathleticclub.com or call (724) 813-7210. The fee is $100 per golfer. NHL unveils 84-game schedule NEW YORK — The most expansive season in NHL history will begin in September, not October, and limit most teams to four preseason games. The league’s first 84-game season since 1993-94 opens Sept. 29 as 32 teams will combine to play a total of 1,344 games. ...

Nation and world at a glance for July 17

July 17, 2026

Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated year ago UVALDE, Texas — Authorities in Texas have rescued hundreds of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes and at least two people have died due to catastrophic flooding. The region is still recovering from devastating floods a year ago. The governor said Thursday that the hardest-hit areas are expecting more rain and are not out of danger yet. The National Weather Service says a “deadly flood wave” churned down the Guadalupe River that runs alongside Camp Mystic. That’s where two dozen children and ...

Canfield roads fully reopened following July 5 storm cleanup

July 16, 2026

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP — Trustees got an update on July 5 storm damage cleanup at Tuesday’s meeting from Public Works Foreman Bob Burkett. “Every road is open,” he told trustees. “As of (Tuesday night), we have hauled away 50 loads of wood chips, and Davey Tree Service has hauled 15 ...

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

July 16, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion legislative plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year. The 47-page outline, called a budget resolution, is a long-shot undertaking designed to supplement Pentagon funding for the Iran war and address Trump’s top priority of changing voter registration requirements. A more ambitious effort was narrowed to address concerns from some conservatives about ...

Youngstown council rejects pay raise for law director

July 16, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — After a number of votes and some confusion, city council decided to deny the law director a 14% raise that would have put his salary at the same amount as the finance director. When it all shook out at Wednesday’s meeting, council voted 4-3 against giving Law Director Adam Buente the pay increase. Voting against the raise were Councilman Jimmy Hughes, D-2nd Ward; Samantha Turner, D-3rd Ward; Pat Kelly, D-5th Ward; and Cynthia McWilson, D-6th Ward. Supporting the raise were Councilman Julius Oliver, D-1st Ward, Mike Ray, D-4th Ward; and Amber White, I-7th Ward. But ...