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Mideast peace talks bring optimism but no progress

JERUSALEM (AP) — A marathon meeting Monday between U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the fate of the Gaza ceasefire unclear, with officials signaling moderate optimism but offering no concrete commitment by Israel to the latest U.S.-proposed ...

Danny Lee Hill’s latest challenge to conviction nixed

WARREN — The Ohio 11th District Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed the 2023 decision of a visiting judge in denying death row inmate Danny Lee Hill’s bid to file a second postconviction relief petition challenging his death sentence on the grounds that Hill was intellectually ...

Economic successes in Ohio, Valley trumpeted

YOUNGSTOWN — Marking the second stop on a two-week statewide tour, America Makes hosted Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel on Monday afternoon as part of their Heart of Opportunity tour. The gathering celebrated Ohio’s ranking as the best state to do business nationwide in 2026, ...

Lordstown plans work at old library building

LORDSTOWN — Village officials said they plan to proceed with work at the former Lordstown library, with plans for that structure to house offices now located on the second floor of the nearby village administration building. Building Superintendent Martin Nelder said the village has sought bids for the library remodeling project. Resident Thomas Czolka of Hallock Young Road said residents want to see something done with the former library because it would provide easy access for residents. Mayor Jackie Woodward said once the administration building is moved to the library, the ...

Agenda

• CRAIG BEACH VILLAGE Safety Committee will meet at 6 p.m. today at the municipal building. • MAHONING COUNTY BUDGET COMMISSION will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the county auditor’s office. • MILTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the township fire station. • POLAND VILLAGE COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building. • MCDONALD VILLAGE COUNCIL will have committee meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the municipal building.