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140 Americans injured in Iran war

About 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in conflict with Iran, the Pentagon reported Tuesday. “The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement. Eight are currently ...

Lawmakers rate State of the State as far from great

The Mahoning Valley’s legislative delegation said Mike DeWine’s final State of the State address was a recap of his seven-plus years as governor with a continued focus on children, but ignored important issues facing Ohioans such as economic development, energy and property taxes. “The ...

Nation and world at a glance for March 11

Death sentence commuted MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old man who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed during a 1991 robbery. Ivey on Tuesday reduced Charles “Sonny” ...

Governor puts focus on reading, recess, education in final address

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2026 State of the State address Tuesday afternoon — his last — focused on education. Delivered to a joint session of the Ohio General Assembly in the House Chamber of the Ohio Statehouse, the address included key priorities for the remainder of the ...

Decision due soon on superintendent for Poland schools

POLAND — Three finalists in the search for the next Poland superintendent gathered at Poland Seminary High School earlier this week for a three-way interview. A final decision is expected at the end of the week. Candidates Andrew Tommelleo, Andreas Johansson and Anna Minor were front and ...

Girard raises fees on vacant structures to spur development

GIRARD — City council voted 7-0 at their meeting Monday to increase the registration fees on vacant commercial and residential buildings to help reduce the number of unused buildings, with many located in the downtown area. Councilman James Clark, D-2nd Ward, said the city already has a ...