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Trump complains of vandalism at Lincoln Memorial pool project

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that federal authorities had made “multiple arrests” of people he said were vandalizing the Reflecting Pool as he struggled to explain why the $14-million-plus rehabilitation project he launched for the nation’s 250th ...

Girard seeks to recoup costs from damaged fire tools

GIRARD — Fire Chief James Petruzzi wants something done to help the fire department recover costs for damages to hoses, ladders and other equipment and tools when out on emergency calls. Petruzzi told city officials at a recent council meeting that he wants to bill the insurance companies ...

1976 time capsule opened at Hubbard library

HUBBARD — A lot happened in the United States in 50 years. There were three wars in the Middle East, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, the USA Men’s Olympic Hockey team won a gold medal in the “Miracle on Ice” and, again, 46 years later, while the Women’s Hockey Team won three ...

Trump pool project gets Valley help

A $1.7 million no-bid contract awarded to a company owned by J.J. Cafaro to install a water-purification system for the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is the source of controversy, but the businessman said he isn’t surprised. Cafaro, a close friend of and political donor to ...

Nation and world at a glance for June 20, 2026

As nation marks Juneteenth, Obama presidential center opens in Chicago CHICAGO — As people gathered to celebrate Juneteenth at events across the U.S., former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed the first visitors to his presidential center. A million ...

Flood washes in partnership

BOARDMAN — What began as an effort to reduce flooding in one of the township’s most problematic areas has evolved into a hands-on research partnership that is giving local students the opportunity to work alongside university scientists. The Forest Lawn Storm Water Park, built at the ...