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Nation and world at a glance for Sept. 14

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Pope Leo calls for renewed prayers for victims of 9/11 VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, above, the first American pope, has called for a renewed commitment to peace as he marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in the U.S. Speaking from St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, he offered prayers for victims and those still affected by the tragedy. He urged everyone to pray for peace amid ongoing global conflicts. On September 11, 2001, Leo, then Robert Prevost, was in Rome, and days later was elected superior of his religious order. Vatican News republished excerpts from his ...

Salem ‘old-timey’ soda fountain owners explain beverage’s history

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NILES — The owners of Kast Iron Soda Works traveled from Salem to give a “History of Soda Fountains” presentation at the McKinley Birthplace Home last week. Kast Iron is an old-school style soda bar partnered with America250-Ohio as an official nonalcoholic beverage provider. Lesley Kline, who co-owns Kast Iron with her husband Wil, said they try to embrace the history of soda. “We are a soda shop, and we also function as an old-timey soda fountain that has been a really fun history ([thing) for us to lean into. Not just with the drinks, but just understanding the history ...

New sanctuary dedicated at Canfield Presbyterian Church

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CANFIELD — Canfield Presbyterian Church was filled to capacity Sunday morning as the congregation officially dedicated its $2.25 million newly remodeled sanctuary. The Rev. Larry Bowald, senior pastor, and the Rev. Amber Balista, associate pastor, led the dedication during the service. “God’s house is not just this building, but the many people who made this day possible. They gave of themselves for this day. Today we celebrate the church, this beautiful site and the people of God and the time that was devoted to make this possible,” Bowald said. Bowald and Balista each ...

Silly Science Sunday soars to great heights

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By SEAN BARRON Correspondent YOUNGSTOWN — The scientific dynamics and principles that allow for daring skateboard stunts are, in a sense, a contradiction: For many, the science is above them; yet for others, it’s more down to earth. “We’re teaching the physics behind the ramp,” ...

On the record: Jackson Township trustees

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Jackson Township WHAT: September trustees meeting PRESENT: John Jakubec, Alan Hemphill and Thomas Frost, and fiscal officer Judy Patton Trustees: ● Approved a resolution to pursue a joint fire district among Jackson Township, Milton Township and Craig Beach Village. ● Approved retaining attorney and Western Reserve Joint Fire District fire Chief Chip Comstock to advise on forming a joint fire district. His charge is $5,000. ● Approved a resolution for Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant proposal rough draft from Fok & Associates, a consulting and engineering ...

Trumbull health department gets $190K grant

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WARREN — The Trumbull County Combined Health District (TCCHD) has been approved for $190,000 in grant funding from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation to support its efforts to address substance use disorders and strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery and community resilience initiatives. With the grant award approved, TCCHD looks forward to finalizing its grant agreement and putting these funds to work in the community, said TCCHD Health Commissioner Frank Migliozzi. The grant from the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will go toward providing scheduled transportation for non-Medicaid ...