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US House majority leader addresses Mahoning Valley GOP group

SALEM — U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise headlined the Columbiana County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday. Scalise was introduced by U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, who described him as “cut from the cloth of angels.” Rulli said that Scalise was one ...

Nation and world at a glance for June 27, 2026

Venezuelans take search for missing into own hands as quake toll soars LA GUAIRA, Venezuela — Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes. They cited the scarcity of government rescuers as they tried Friday to ...

US strikes Iran; ceasefire tested

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their monthslong war ...

Warren man gets 16 years to life for murder at city convenience store

WARREN — Savion C. Woodall, 24, of Warren, at times did not look like a guy who was expecting to get 16 years to life in prison as he sat waiting for his plea and sentencing hearing to begin. He sat by himself quite a while, alternately smiling, looking around blankly and once leaning ...

Independence Day weekend events in the Valley

A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: JULY 3 CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, ...

ODOT announces more interstate ramp closings ahead

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced new road closures for the Interstate 76/80 pavement rehabilitation in Austintown and Jackson townships. Beginning Wednesday, the ramp from I-80 east to state Route 46 will be closed through July 8. The detour will be I-80 east to Salt ...