Austintown Fitch itching to play after loss, early bye week

September 4, 2026

After losing its season opener to Hudson, Austintown Fitch coach T.J. Parker wanted nothing more than to get his Falcons back on the field and lined up against another opponent. “That loss stung, just the way that we lost and the mistakes that we made. It left a bad taste in our mouths,” Parker said. “Our kids were ready to play that next day. We needed to get back on the playing field. It’s often said that the biggest growth of a team is between the first and second week of the season. I feel there’s some truth to that, and I wanted to see how this team would immediately ...

Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors

September 3, 2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian state media says included a deadly strike on a wedding party. The latest violence came after a monthlong lull in fighting. The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections. Fighting has escalated since the American military hit Iranian rocket launchers on an island in the Strait of ...

Man found dead under truck in Youngstown

September 3, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still investigating a man’s death after he was found under a truck Tuesday afternoon. A Youngstown police report states that officers responded to 890 Midlothian Blvd., near Zedaker Street, about 3 p.m. The businesses listed at that address are Youngstown Comfort Systems, Famous Supply of Youngstown and Precious Metals. When they arrived, they found a man face down on the ground, with the lower half of his body under a tan pickup truck, which was parked next to the building. The report states that an officer rolled him over with the intention of ...

City man arrested at football game Friday

September 3, 2026

WARREN — A Youngstown man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, both low-level misdemeanors, following a run-in with a Warren police officer who would not allow him to re-enter Mollenkopf Stadium on Friday night in the second half of the Harding-Youngstown football game. Ronald Davis, 61, returns for a second hearing in Warren Municipal Court at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 29. Judge Patricia Knepp set a personal recognizance bond for Davis. A Warren police report states that a Warren officer was working the football game about 9:30 p.m. Friday on the ...

CANFIELD FAIR ROLLS IN FOR 180TH YEAR

September 2, 2026

CANFIELD — Earlier this summer, an offer was made to the Western Reserve Village Foundation at the Canfield Fairgrounds to donate a 1926 Ford Model T along with its rich history. The foundation and the fair board approved the donation, and the vintage vehicle was moved to the fairgrounds ...

Today at 180th Canfield Fair | Schedule, prices

September 2, 2026

Admission prices Youth (7-12): $4 Adult (13+): $6 Senior Citizen (62+): $4 Schedule of events 9 a.m. — Rabbit Meat Pen Judging, Junior Fair Small Animal Barn No. 35 10 a.m. — Adult Saddle Horse Pleasure Classes, East Ring 10 a.m. — Carcass Lamb Ultrasound, Junior Fair South ...