Liberty police probe death

October 22, 2026

LIBERTY - Few details could be released as an early Wednesday death remains under investigation, according to the township's police department. According to a news release, officers were called to a Kingwood Lane residence around 12:26 a.m. for a domestic-related incident. Officers found a man in his 50s dead in the residence from an apparent gunshot wound, the release states. The release states the incident is under investigation by the police department in coordination with the Trumbull County Coroner's Office, and further details, including the man's identity, are being withheld, ...

Acton’s estranged mother calls daughter ‘liar’

October 21, 2026

The brother of Democratic governor nominee Amy Acton sharply criticized an unaired commercial with their estranged mother, who urges voters not to support her daughter and calls her a “liar.” Acton has not spoken to her mother, Donna Stearns Arthur, since September 1978, when her ...

Russia releases detained American Stephen Hubbard during a visit by Trump administration envoy

October 21, 2026

Russia on Wednesday released a retired American teacher who had been imprisoned on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said Wednesday at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg. The release of Stephen Hubbard had been foreshadowed ...

Ex-congressman, newcomer vie for state rep

October 21, 2026

Democrat John Boccieri, a former congressman and state legislator, and Republican Heather Fronk, a political newcomer, are facing off in the 58th Ohio House District election. Democrat Lauren McNally of Youngstown, the two-term incumbent, is not seeking reelection and is running as her ...

Elections chief addresses poll location changes

October 21, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Voters have raised concerns over polling location changes for the Nov. 3 general election, but Mahoning County Board of Elections officials say it’s nothing out of the ordinary. Director Tom McCabe said eight changes have been made to polling locations across Mahoning County, ...

High court supports Lordstown leaders on data center

October 21, 2026

LORDSTOWN - In a unanimous opinion, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Lordstown officials were within their rights to stop processing the site-plan review requested by a Bristolville 25 developer, which was the first step toward obtaining a permit to construct four three-story data centers and ancillary structures in an area of the Trumbull County village zoned for industrial use. Last year, village officials imposed a moratorium after Bristolville 25 had issued a permit request with the village planning/ zoning office. Mayor Jackie Woodward said she learned of the court's ...