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Kennedy Center renews call for shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses

National News September 7, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — A chunk of ceiling fell inside a main hallway of the Kennedy Center, according to a spokesperson who said the damage underscores the need to shut down the historic arts venue for renovations sought by President Donald Trump. No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center’s grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center’s vice president for public relations. Photos provided by the center showed a large hole in the high ceiling and debris littering the red carpet in part of the hallway that connects the Kennedy ...

9/11 memorial events

Community News September 7, 2026

The following events are planned to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in Washington, D.C., New York City and Shanksville, Pa.: Sept. 11 • AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park,1055 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, hosted by the Austintown Beautification Committee. There will be speakers and musical performances. • HOWLAND — 8:30 a.m. memorial ceremony at Richard Orwig Park off East Market Street. • VIENNA — A memorial ceremony will take place 8:46 to 10 a.m. at ...

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Top-notch firefighters sought for annual award

Local News September 7, 2026

The Vindicator is seeking nominations for its annual Mahoning County Firefighter of the Year competition. Nominees will be evaluated on dedication, productivity, loyalty and professionalism. They must serve with a fire department in Mahoning County, be at least 18 and hold any rank below chief. Fire department personnel can nominate a fellow firefighter, but nominations also can be submitted by the public. Nominators should include a written statement explaining why the individual meets the criteria for the award, and the nominations should include no more than five pages of ...

Lunging at Acton results in 1 arrest

Local News September 7, 2026

CANFIELD — A man was arrested by Mahoning County Sheriff’s deputies at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent at the Canfield Fair on Sunday afternoon. Patrick Havas, 38, of Canfield, is at the Mahoning County jail on two charges of felony assault and one of disorderly conduct, ...