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Chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M ballroom to continue for now

National News August 22, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chief Justice John Roberts on Friday allowed the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now, as the Supreme Court considers the Trump administration’s emergency request to intervene in lawsuits over the project. The temporary order came hours before lower-court rulings would have forced a halt to aboveground construction of the project because Trump didn’t get congressional approval. It will remain in place until the Supreme Court issues a more durable decision, though the one-page document does not ...

Local man among dead in airship explosion over London

Local News August 22, 2026

105 Years Ago, 1921 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Airship explodes; 44 dead. Local man reported safe. Report of Esterly’s death denied later. ZR-2, which U.S. was to have brought from Britain for $2,000,000 explodes over river at Hull, England....” “London, Aug 24 (Associated Press) — The giant airship ZR-2, purchased by the United States from Great Britain, exploded over the city of Hull today, according to advice received here shortly after 6:30 o’clock this evening. The airship is a wreck in the River Humber.... “A Hull ...

On the record

Local News August 22, 2026

Trumbull County WHAT: Trumbull Career and Technical Center board meeting Aug. 13 The board: •Heard from Superintendent Jason Gray that a bridge along Educational Highway will be worked on starting after Labor Day that will close the road for students and staff. Gray said buses and drivers will be rerouted to Research Highway with an earlier dismissal planned for bus riders at 1:45 p.m. to get students back to their schools. •Heard from Gray the new manufacturing wing addition has been completed and is being used this school year. Officials will have a ribbon cutting for an ...

Youngstown Foundation awards nearly $1M in grants

Local News August 22, 2026

The Youngstown Foundation has announced $986,000 in new grants, including a grant to Stambaugh Auditorium to support its roof replacement project. The historic venue, built in 1926, has experienced storm damage and ongoing wear and tear, creating an urgent need for a new roof to prevent ...

Boxy Jeep Grand Wagoneer has it all

Business News August 22, 2026

To make its Jeep Grand Wagoneer more competitive in the premium luxury SUV segment, the company dropped 2026 prices by up to $18,000. It’s part of a mid-year refresh that, among other things, deleted all chrome moldings throughout its nearly 19-foot length. It seats up to eight in three rows depending on seat configuration and has a massive cargo hold with all three rows in their upright and power reclining position. Aimed squarely at the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator ultra luxury segment, the Jeep is a worthy competitor although it lacks longevity. Available in six ...

Animal Charity halts investigations, intakes

Local News August 22, 2026

Staff report BOARDMAN — A crisis in capacity and funding has forced Animal Charity of Ohio to suspend all humane investigations and stop intakes of animals in Mahoning County. Officials said the suspensions should be temporary. “We know how important this work is to the animals and to our community,” said Rachel Hammond, secretary of the organization’s board of directors. “Being forced to suspend humane investigations is heartbreaking, particularly because there are animals in our community who need this service. We want to resume this work as soon as possible, but we ...