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Ohio State president resigns

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University is investigating after President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. resigned abruptly over the weekend following the disclosure of “an inappropriate relationship” with a woman seeking public resources for her personal business, the university said ...

Rulli bill targets those who ‘harass’ ICE agents

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced legislation to make it a crime, punishable by up to five years in federal prison, for people, after being given a verbal warning not to approach, to be within 25 feet of on-duty federal immigration officers and “harass” them. Called the Halo ...

Addressing the behavioral health crisis in youth

YOUNGSTOWN — The head of Mahoning County Children Services convened a roundtable discussion with the judge and magistrates of the county’s juvenile court, mental health and recovery board, county board of health, developmental disabilities and about six other organizations to talk about ...

Justice to lead conference on mental health, criminal reform

YOUNGSTOWN — Mental health and criminal justice are far more intertwined than many in both fields would prefer. This week, Mahoning County judicial and law enforcement officials will participate in an online forum with the hope of finding some solutions. The Stepping Up Initiative: The Ohio ...

Khamenei’s son selected to lead Iran

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 ...

Phoenix rises for Valley couple and baby

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 ...