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Patrol uses focused education to promote youthful driver safety

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Staff report With school back in session, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to prioritize safe driving habits and encouraging families to talk to their young drivers about how to be responsible when behind the wheel. “Learning to drive is an exciting time in a teen’s life. But with it comes added responsibility,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. “In Ohio, we are committed to making driver training accessible to all new drivers because safe roads depend on drivers who stay focused and make smart choices behind the wheel.” In Ohio, drivers ages 15 to 24 were ...

Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the ...

Number of Trumbull suicides rose in August

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Staff report WARREN — The Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board and partner agencies are addressing what they say is a concerning increase in suicide deaths in Trumbull County and is reminding residents that help and support are available. According to Trumbull County Coroner’s Office data, there have been 26 suicide deaths reported this year compared with 12 deaths during the same period in 2025. Of the 26 deaths, 11 occurred in August. Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Lawrence D’Amico said the increase reinforces the importance of suicide prevention, early ...

AI stocks drop, but the rest of Wall Street holds steadier

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NEW YORK (AP) — Artificial-intelligence stocks slid worldwide Monday after leaders of the industry warned a slowdown is needed for the safety of humanity. Another jump in oil prices, meanwhile, briefly sent the yield of the 10-year Treasury to 5% for the bond market’s latest pressure-raising milestone. Despite all the downers for Wall Street, gains for many stocks outside AI helped limit the market’s losses. So did a midday tempering of oil prices, and the S&P 500 fell a relatively modest 0.5%. More stocks rose within the index than fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ...

YSU series will feature pianist, composer

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Staff report Warren native Darrius Simmons, a pianist and composer, will be the guest for the next installment of Presidential Conversations at Youngstown State University. Simmons was born with a genetic condition called ectrodactyly and has three fingers on his right hand and one finger ...