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House sets vote on release of Epstein files

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is speeding toward a vote next week on releasing files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a step that comes after months of resistance from Republican leaders. They have no choice but to allow consideration of the bill after a ...

Poland, Girard meet again with regional final berth on the line

Five weeks ago, Girard and Poland met in one of the most highly anticipated, important and thrilling games of the season for both teams. On Oct. 10, two minutes after the Bulldogs took a fourth-quarter lead, Indians sophomore quarterback AJ Pearson rushed for the game-winning touchdown and ...

YSU men’s, women’s basketball announce new signings

YOUNGSTOWN — Both the Youngstown State men’s and women’s basketball programs announced the signings of two players for the Class of 2026 this week. The YSU men signed 6-foot-2 shooting guard Jacob Spurlock from Ashland, Kentucky, and 6-foot combo guard Kaelen Destin from the Bronx, N.Y ...

Federal workers return, lament many sacrifices

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jessica Sweet spent the federal government shutdown cutting back. To make ends meet, the Social Security claims specialist drank only one coffee a day, skipped meals, cut down on groceries and deferred paying some household bills. She racked up spending on her credit card ...

Area teams get taste of football weather ahead of Week 13

When the 2025 high school football season began with conditioning back in July, coaches and players were met with temperatures which, at times, reached past 90 degrees with high humidity. When area playoff teams took to the practice field earlier this week, they did so while the Mahoning ...

Browns OC Tommy Rees hopes to help with Dillon Gabriel’s accuracy

BEREA — Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees accomplished some of his goals in his first game calling plays last week, a 27-20 loss to the New York Jets. However, one area where Rees needs to make progress is helping Dillon Gabriel improve his accuracy. Ahead of Cleveland’s game Sunday ...