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Obama rallies for Acton, Brown but blasts Trump

CLEVELAND — Former President Barack Obama seized on what he described as cruelty and indecency coming from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, stepping into one of the nation’s ugliest midterm fights as he worked to rally Democratic voters in battleground Ohio on ...

Nominations sought for WRTA nonprofit awards

YOUNGSTOWN —— The Western Reserve Transit Authority is accepting nominations for its 2026 WRTA Nonprofit Awards. Six local nonprofits will be honored at a dinner on Nov. 11 at the B&O Station Banquet Hall, 530 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. Dean Harris, CEO of WRTA, said each winner receives a WRTA Nonprofit Award, recognition at a special dinner and a shared regional marketing campaign to help further its mission. One of the six winners will receive an additional honor and be named WRTA 2026 Nonprofit of the Year at the dinner and also receive a $1,000 donation. Since its ...

Pumpkins, Paws & Happy Howls in Struthers

STRUTHERS —— Pumpkins, Paws & Happy Howls was celebrated Saturday on Sexton Street in Struthers. The event featured treats for families and pets, a Best Trunk contest, a Best human-and-pet duo costume contest, and a general costume contest. Winners will be announced later.

Local favorite Donnie Iris dies at age 83

Less than a month after announcing his retirement from performing, Donnie Iris died Monday at the age of 83. A cause of death hasn’t been announced, but Iris went public with his bladder cancer diagnosis in 2023 Donnie Iris and the Cruisers played its last show on Sept. 28 at Live at The ...

Police blotter: Boardman

Boardman police activity reported Oct. 7-20: Oct. 20, 12:28 a.m. - John G. Kemmerer, 18, 145 Homestead Drive, was arrested on a domestic violence threats charge. Oct. 19, 11:17 p.m. - Dylan C. Nichols, 20, 294 Athens Drive, was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle impaired and failure ...

Obama assails ‘indecency’ of Trump in NE Ohio rally

CLEVELAND -- Former President Barack Obama on Saturday seized on what he described as cruelty and indecency coming from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, stepping into one of the nation's ugliest midterm fights as he worked to rally Democratic voters in battleground ...