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Ohio Supreme Court dismisses Engler’s abortion ban lawsuit

The Ohio Supreme Court dismissed Trumbull County Domestic Relations/Juvenile Division Judge David L. Engler’s lawsuit seeking to stop abortions in the state. The court ruled 7-0 Wednesday in favor of the state, which filed to dismiss the case. The court dismissed the case without explanation. Engler, a pro-life Republican, said Wednesday: “I’m disappointed, but it’s not the end. A 15-year-old needs permission to get a tattoo, but not an abortion. There’s a constitutional right to be a parent and it needs to be enforced.” In a May 11 motion, Julie Pfeiffer, an assistant ...

Data center company will meet with McDonald officials

McDONALD — A company interested in possibly locating a data center in the village will meet with members of council, the administration and the public next month. Mayor Ray Lewis on Wednesday told a crowd of more than 75 people who gathered at the village community room that officials with ...

Chorbishop Spinosa relieved of duties at North Jackson shrine

Staff report Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa has been relieved of his ministerial assignment at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson. A Tuesday letter from A. Elias Zaidan, bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles, posted on the shrine’s website states that he relieved Spinosa from his ministerial assignment “with immediate effect.” It states that Rev. Michael Shami has agreed to immediately assume, “during this time of transition, responsibility as temporary administrator for the Basilica and National Shrine starting ...

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Wednesday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S. cities. Customers could receive the drone deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes, Amazon said in a news release. The drones can carry packages up to 5 pounds. The plan will intensify the battle between Amazon and Walmart to provide consumers with the fastest delivery times. Both giants rely on a mix of drones and drivers to deliver everything consumers have ...

On the record Campbell

Campbell WHAT: Board of Education meeting Tuesday PRESENT: Gary Bednarik, Beth Donofrio, Judy Gozur, Tony Kelly and Tina Tsagaris The board: •Approved financial reports, payment of bills, and Then and Now Certificates as presented in the Treasurer’s Report. • Approved the district’s financial forecast for submission to the Ohio Department of Education. •Approved the following repayments to the General Fund: Class of 2026, $436.57; athletics, $31,868.09; early childhood ...