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Valley astronaut tribute added to First Flight Lunar Module site

WARREN — Astronaut Ron Parise grew up in Warren and played as a boy not far from where the Neil Armstrong First Flight Lunar Module replica sits today off Parkman Road. Parise’s contributions to space exploration are included at the module site as the Warren Heritage Center unveiled a new ...

Book signing set for memoir of legendary coach in Valley

If you go ... WHAT: Book signing by Steve Arnold for his autobiography “Born to Lead” WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Warren G. Harding High School cafetorium, 860 Elm Road NE, Warren HOW MUCH: Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Mahoning Valley ...

Bishop of Youngstown reacts to pope’s encyclical on AI

Bishop of Youngstown David J. Bonnar , right, released this statement in response to the pope’s encylclical: “With great joy and gratitude, I welcome Pope Leo’s newly released Encyclical on the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The document, titled ‘Magnifica ...

Children fetch compassion from therapy dogs

CINCINNATI — The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ...

Poland ceremony accents sacrifice and honor

POLAND — Holly Lewis made it abundantly clear she wants those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the nation to be honored and remembered, but she also made that narrative a bit more personal. “We are here for heroes like West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, ...

McDonald man’s patriotism beautifies village

McDONALD — Village resident John Muckridge said he has always wanted to support the community and local students and now he has found a way to do both. This spring, Muckridge raised funds for scholarships for graduating McDonald High School students by having people purchase a flag to be ...