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US, Iran halt attacks after escalation CAIRO — The United States has not attacked Iran for a second day, and Tehran says it has also halted attacks. This pause comes amid efforts to resume negotiations on an interim ceasefire deal. The U.S. previously targeted Iranian coastal areas after Iran fired at ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon has not commented on the pause. Mediation efforts by countries like Pakistan and Qatar remain unclear. Concerns about shipping in the region persist, especially with threats from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. Talks with Oman about ...

Inspiring students show off wares, skills at South Side marketplace

YOUNGSTOWN — It may take London Cowan only 20 to 30 minutes to crochet a headband, though it’s safe to say that certain valuable lessons woven into the fabric of her young life will endure longer than 20 or 30 years. “I got my inspiration from my grandma (Gloria Thompkins). She taught ...

ROTC military alumni reunite at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — It was a picnic for heroes. The annual Youngstown State University ROTC (Reserve Officers Training Corps) alumni gathering took place Saturday afternoon at the Pollock House pavilion on campus. A 1974 YSU graduate with a major in political science and former ROTC member Dave ...

Lordstown vet enjoyed variety in 3 branches

LORDSTOWN — Gary Simones wanted to join and leave the military under his terms. It’s why the Lordstown resident enlisted in the Marines before graduating from Newton Falls High School, then joined the Air Force Reserve and, finally, the Ohio Air National Guard. Altogether, he spent 36 ...

Mahoning grand jury hands up indictments

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court: ● Jessica L. Beule, 35, Lowellville, aggravated drug possession. ● Jose M. Carrion-Rivera, 28, Penhale Avenue, Campbell, two counts of identity fraud. ● Solomon Owens, 48, South Avenue, Boardman, improper handling of firearms in a vehicle. ● Delonte Windham, 35, homeless, Youngstown, grand theft when property is a firearm or dangerous ordnance, tampering with evidence and misdemeanor obstructing official business. ● Jeffrey J. ...

Armstrong’s 1st flight marked

WARREN — It was 90 years ago this summer that a young Neil Armstrong missed church one Sunday to take his first flight in a metal airplane off Parkman Road in Warren. More than 70 people gathered Sunday afternoon at the Neil Armstrong Lunar Module site, where a special tribute took place to acknowledge not only Armstrong’s first flight on July 26, 1936, but also his landing on the moon on July 20, 1969. Children had the opportunity to make and decorate paper airplanes and color pictures of Armstrong as a boy with his dad. The public also enjoyed bright orange Tang and a variety ...