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Trump seeks OK to resume construction of ballroom WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the White House to continue construction on its $400 million ballroom project while it appeals a lower court’s order to halt the work. Chief Justice John Roberts has set a deadline of Tuesday for a response by plaintiffs challenging the ballroom project. Trump’s solicitor general on Friday petitioned the high court to suspend last week’s decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ...

Covelli entertainment complex takes a hit

YOUNGSTOWN — The city-owned Covelli Centre, Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre and Wean Park entertainment complex had its fourth-worst financial second quarter ever, losing $111,549 during the three-month period. “It’s always been a mixed bag for the second quarter; it’s tough,” ...

No clear frontrunner in competition for Steelers backup QB job

PITTSBURGH — If only Mike McCarthy graded on production, then Drew Allar would be in for smooth sailing when the Pittsburgh Steelers sit down to dissect their preseason-opening win over Green Bay. The rookie quarterback, however, is already well-versed in how his head coach’s mind works. ...

Pirates kick off series vs. Red Sox with win

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe hit a three-run home run and rookie Rafael Flores Jr. homered for the third time in two days to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. Lowe’s homer came in the fifth inning off Jovani Moran and landed in the ...

Embattled ex-Warren police chief leaves with $56,000

WARREN — Former Warren police Chief Eric Merkel’s personnel file may not benefit him and the city as they defend themselves against three pending federal lawsuits seeking damages for the sex offenses former Warren police officer Michael Edwards Jr. committed against several women. The suits mention the conduct that got Edwards convicted of two counts of rape and other offenses at his 2024 trial. One of the lawsuits stated that Edwards “preyed on women who were vulnerable due to their life situations” while Edwards was on duty starting in 2019. Edwards was convicted of two ...

YSU’s Beau Brungard, Montana State’s Justin Lamson among FCS elite

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia are prime examples of players from smaller programs starring after taking a step up in competition. Montana State’s Justin Lamson shows how a move in the other direction also can pay off. Lamson, a ...