YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned entertainment facilities started the year off strong with a $300,448 operating surplus during the first quarter — the fourth-best January-March in its history — rebounding from a $484,728 loss in 2025. “It’s a great start for the year,” said Eric Ryan, ...

MIAMI (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday, as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against the communist-run island. One ...

2026 WESBANCO COMMUNITY SERIES AT THE YO AMP SCHEDULE All events will be at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, unless specified otherwise. Times and additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. June 19 — Juneteenth Drone Show June ...

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at closer ties BEIJING — President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China. The president spoke to reporters Friday as he ...

STRUTHERS — An ages-old rift between Struthers and Mahoning County has reopened. This time it’s flowing along Burgess Run in Poland Township. The problem between the two governments comes down to sewage treatment, and the turmoil dates back almost 50 years, to at least 1979. Though the ...

An assortment of Memorial Day events are scheduled throughout the Valley from May 23 to 25. They include MAY 24 • CORTLAND — The Cortland Veterans Memorial Committee program will be at 2 p..m. at the Veterans Memorial in Point Park. In line with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the ...