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Trump will be at airport to greet Xi when China’s leader arrives for his US state visit

National News September 19, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks — and a little schmoozing — at the White House with President Donald Trump. When Xi’s plan lands at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington on Wednesday, Trump will be there to welcome Xi for the state visit, senior administration officials told reporters. That’s unusual — Trump typically meets foreign leaders at the White House. The heart of the visit comes Thursday when Trump and first lady ...

Valley Senior Choir serenades shoppers at Eastwood Mall

Local News September 19, 2026

NILES — The Valley Senior Choir performed Friday afternoon at the Center Court of Eastwood Mall. The group performed 16 spiritual and patriotic songs as well as those from the American songbook during the hourlong concert. The choir’s numbers included “Let There Be Peace On Earth,” ...

Trump touts new national program to cut drug costs

Centenarians honored at Trumbull County luncheon

Local News September 19, 2026

WARREN — Attendees provided the secret for a long life at a luncheon, “Celebrating Our Centenarians,” Friday morning at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library. Sponsored by the Trumbull County Commissioners and organized through the Trumbull County Senior Levy office, the event ...

Range Rover has unmatched value

Business News September 19, 2026

Even with one of its base models, the P400 Range Rover is elegant inside and out with sculptured lines making it instantly identifiable. The United Kingdom is proud of its set of wheels, tuned electronic air suspension and off-road capabilities. Range Rover is no cheap date. Trim levels ...

Blast destroyed grocery store after owner received threatening letter

Local News September 19, 2026

100 Years Ago, 1926 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Blast rocks city. Blame black hand for $500,000 loss.” “A blast of terrific force, suspected to have been caused by blackhanders or business rivals, shattered the three-story brick wholesale grocery establishment of the Youngstown Grocery Co., 340 E. Front St., destroyed the ruins by fire which followed the explosion, will probably cause the death of at least one man, injured five others seriously and scores slightly, blew out thousands of windows in downtown buildings and East Side ...