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Two lawsuits challenge Trump's taxpayer-funded ads, alleging they violate propaganda law

National News October 8, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two lawsuits filed Wednesday challenged President Donald Trump's recent series of federally funded television advertisements, which promote his political message while costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The Democratic National Committee was first to sue the Republican administration, alleging the ads are illegal government-sponsored propaganda and accusing Trump of personally directing them. Later Wednesday, a coalition including the nonpartisan watchdog Common Cause filed a separate lawsuit, also alleging an illegal misuse of funds. Both complaints asked ...

Community News: Christmas in the Woods comes to Shaker Woods

Community News October 8, 2026

CHRISTMAS IN THE WOODS: Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods celebrates its 32nd year at Shaker Woods in Columbiana, welcoming visitors from across the country. More than 230 quality craftspeople and artisans will gather Saturday and Sunday and Oct. 17 and 18 at 44337 County Line Road (just off state Route 7). Juried and costumed crafters create old-fashioned holiday displays while demonstrating their crafts and offering handmade gifts, Christmas decor and traditional crafts. Three actors from the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" will be in attendance. Traditional crafters ...

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf

National News October 8, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025. The two met and became a couple while filming “Nymphomaniac: Vol. II” in 2012, and married in 2016. They had previously split and said they were divorcing in 2018, but remained legally married, reunited in 2020 and had a daughter in 2022. Goth is seeking primary legal and physical custody of the 4-year-old, ...

Youngstown council approves spending $1.5M from speed camera citations

Local News October 7, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN – City council agreed to appropriate $1.5 million from citations paid by those caught speeding in school zones by unmanned cameras, but a plan is still needed for how it will be spent. Council voted 7-0 Wednesday on an ordinance that appropriated the money and authorized the board of control to “enter into all professional service agreements to provide planning and construction engineering services as well as advertise for proposals and enter into a contract with the lowest and best bidder for safety improvements to various school zones throughout the city.” Charles ...

Police: student had loaded gun in waistband

Local News October 7, 2026

AUSTINTOWN — A student arrested Monday at the Austintown Early Learning Center had a loaded 9mm handgun tucked into his waistband. The full Austintown police report released Tuesday states that police were called to the Lynn Kirk building on Evelyn Road after school officials were notified that a student might have a gun. The building was placed on lockdown while authorities responded. District officials said Monday that the incident was contained to the off-campus building and there was no threat to students or staff at other district buildings. The report states that school ...

Boardman trustees approve Forest Lawn pavilion funds

Local News October 7, 2026

BOARDMAN — The next phase of the Forest Lawn Stormwater Park is underway. On Monday, Boardman Township trustees approved a motion accepting a $750,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Capital Improvement Community Park Grant will provide the funds to construct an ...