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Russia continues to pound Ukraine; at least 12 killed

International News September 2, 2026

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital for more than 12 hours overnight and into Tuesday, killing at least a dozen people in another aerial onslaught that authorities said was aimed at menacing civilians. The strikes marked an unprecedented sixth straight day of heavy Russian attacks on Kyiv since Russia launched the full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than 4½ years ago. The consecutive aerial assaults are designed to grind down civilians by disrupting daily life, Ukrainian officials have said. The cruise and ballistic missiles, jet-powered drones, glide ...

Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes helm from Tim Cook

Business News September 2, 2026

The Associated Press Apple’s new CEO John Ternus took the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. Artificial intelligence has unleashed the greatest upheaval within the industry since Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007. Apple has gotten off to a rough start in AI after stumbling in its efforts to deliver new features built on the technology, as promised nearly two ...

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ATV driver leads Liberty police on chase

Local News September 1, 2026

Staff report LIBERTY — Liberty police were taken on another chase Friday as an ATV driver managed to evade them. According to a police report, two officers were patrolling the areas of Belmont Avenue and Euclid Boulevard when one saw a person on an ATV cross the road and stop in front of a dumpster on the north side of a smoke shop. The report states the officer attempted to stop the driver for suspicious activity and operating an ATV on the road, and the driver stopped, waved and said he was driving home. However, the driver took off and led officers on a short pursuit after ...

CFMV seeks applicants for board of directors

Local News September 1, 2026

Staff report The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is inviting community members to apply for a spot on its board of directors. Applications are open through Sept. 18. The open call is part of CFMV's effort to expand beyond traditional board recruitment networks and make it easier for people throughout Mahoning and Trumbull counties to share their interest in helping guide the Foundation. “Strong boards are built through many kinds of knowledge and experience,” said Casey Krell, president of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley. “We want to hear from ...

Harding Park officials table forming levy committee

Local News September 1, 2026

HUBBARD — Harding Park officials will hold off on creating a committee for now after discussions about funding campaign materials for a levy ahead of November’s election concluded with one member offering to pay for signs. Park Commissioner Mike Stiver said at Monday’s special meeting that he spoke with Mark Finamore, the board’s attorney, who said officials legally cannot fund signs using their general fund. The signs would be in support of a 1.07-mill continuous levy on the ballot that would generate approximately $315,000 annually in the upcoming November election, which ...