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ICE establishes policy for body camera footage

National News August 8, 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to equip officers with body cameras in the next two months but the agency’s policy gives it broad control over what footage will be made public by specifying any releases must be in its “best interests.” After years of delays, ICE said its field officers nationwide will have body-worn cameras by the end of September. The rollout comes after recent fatal shootings by officers enforcing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown have intensified pressure for accountability that the cameras could provide. But the agency’s ...

Alliance man pleads guilty to murder of Valley woman

FAA orders crack inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets

National News August 8, 2026

CHICAGO (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration this week ordered inspections for hundreds of Boeing planes, following reports of cracks in some older models. The now-finalized rule, which was unveiled Thursday and kicks in Sept. 10, applies to certain aircraft under three Boeing 737 Max models: the 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200. The FAA estimates this covers 471 planes — and said it is using this directive to address “the unsafe condition” tied to prior reports. So far, no cracks have been found in these specific Max models. But when proposing the rule back in November, the ...

Harry Burt’s candy, ice cream parlors drew rave reviews

Local News August 8, 2026

120 Years Ago, 1906 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Perfection are the new ice cream parlors opened by Harry B. Burt. Original and novel. Interior presents a picture of bewildering beauty – equipped with modern appliances.” “Harry B. Burt’s new candy and ice cream parlors were opened to the public at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Burt has, without doubt, the finest place of the kind in this section of the country, and it is doubtful if a finer appointed or more elaborate confectionary and ice cream store can be found anywhere. The ...

Cracked walkways threaten homes, residents in many ways

National News August 8, 2026

Cracked walkways should be part of any outdoor living space renovation to reduce risk of injuries and even the chance that a home’s structural integrity may be compromised. The popularity of outdoor living spaces has increased dramatically over the last decade. The National Association of Home Builders notes that industry projections estimate the outdoor living market will reach $26.8 billion by 2027. That’s a testament to the popularity of spaces that are transforming how people use their properties and spend time at home. Outdoor kitchens, living rooms and expansive ...

Affordable housing complex coming to Youngstown

Local News August 8, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN — Funding is lined up for a $35 million, 120-unit affordable housing apartment complex at the site of the former Woodside Receiving Hospital with construction expected to start in October. Wallick Development LLC of New Albany received approval from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency for the issuance of up to $21.5 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and a $10 million Ohio Low-Income Housing Tax Credit — one of only 10 projects selected for the 4% tax credits out of 48 applications — with the rest of the money coming from banks for the housing project, called ...