SALEM — U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise headlined the Columbiana County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday. Scalise was introduced by U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, who described him as “cut from the cloth of angels.” Rulli said that Scalise was one ...

WARREN — Savion C. Woodall, 24, of Warren, at times did not look like a guy who was expecting to get 16 years to life in prison as he sat waiting for his plea and sentencing hearing to begin. He sat by himself quite a while, alternately smiling, looking around blankly and once leaning ...

A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. They include: JULY 3 CANFIELD — There will be a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, ...

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced new road closures for the Interstate 76/80 pavement rehabilitation in Austintown and Jackson townships. Beginning Wednesday, the ramp from I-80 east to state Route 46 will be closed through July 8. The detour will be I-80 east to Salt ...

Marriage licenses Marriage licenses granted June 15 to 18 in Mahoning County: Zachary Matthew Vaughn, 28, South Euclid, and Jade Maileen Kimble, 28, Boardman Jaret Allan Hahn, 24, Petersburg, and Ruby Marie Withers, 22, Petersburg Samuel Eric Siggelow, 27, Poland, and Makayla Colleen ...

Staff report NORTH LIMA — The South Range Local School District has announced a historic academic achievement for its district. For the first time in more than 10 years, 80% of South Range students met or exceeded reading performance benchmarks on all seven state tests. These results ...