The Associated Press Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the country’s late supreme leader, has been named his successor, Iranian state TV reported early today. He had long been considered a contender, even before an Israeli strike killed his father at the start of the war, and despite never being ...

GIRARD — The community came together Sunday at a fundraiser to help a Girard couple and their 8-month-old son, Daniel, who lost their home, car and most belongings in a fire last month. Donald Durkin and Brittnee Bullen said they were overwhelmed and appreciative of all the help they have ...

LIBERTY — Not many sixth graders have a least favorite word, but Brent Miller sure does. “Enervate. E-N-E-R-V-A-T-E,” Brent said. It’s the word that knocked him out of the regional spelling bee last year, and he hasn’t forgotten it. This year, the sixth-grade student at Lakeview ...

New research shows Ohioans continue to value local library services and support local funding that keeps them strong, according to the Ohio Library Council. “New statewide research shows overwhelming bipartisan support for Ohio’s public libraries and township governments, with voters ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Water damage at Austintown’s library, a major overhaul at the East Side branch for similar reasons, heaving floors and an uncertain future in Poland are among the most significant issues facing the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The reason may be the way ...

The broadening Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile hits, drone strikes or shrapnel. Many are reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways have closed down. On Friday, the ...