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Battle of the badges builds camaraderie

Local News August 24, 2026

NILES — The annual police vs. fire department softball game became a battle between Trumbull and Mahoning counties Saturday at 717 Credit Union Field at Eastwood with the Youngstown Fire Department winning the day. A game between the Warren fire and police departments was followed by a game between the Youngstown fire and police departments. The winners of the first two games faced off in a final showdown for first- responder bragging rights. “I felt that this would be a good way for our officers to come together, not only our department but Warren PD, and join the fire ...

Judge vacates policy that suspended processing of visas from 75 countries

National News August 24, 2026

A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration deemed likely to require public assistance in the United States. U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, set aside the policy Friday as “contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority by issuing the policy, which “runs afoul” of the Immigration and Nationality ...

Racing for support

Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart’s beaver logo

Ohio News August 24, 2026

BEAVERCREEK — A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver. But now Buc-ee’s has set off a Buckeye backlash across Ohio and beyond after taking on a beaver in the city of Beavercreek. It’s yet another Buc-ee’s Ltd. trademark infringement lawsuit. Supporters of Beaver’s Mini Mart have attacked Buc-ee’s online and boycotted the stores, and the mini mart’s home ...

Agenda

Community News August 24, 2026

• CANFIELD TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at the township hall. The regular meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday. • BOARDMAN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the township administration building. • MAHONING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the offices, 50 Westchester Drive, Austintown. • YOUNGSTOWN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Choffin Career/ Technical Center commons.

Tropical Storm Moke set to dump more rain on Hawaii

National News August 24, 2026

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. The National Hurricane Center located Moke’s center about 320 miles south-southwest of Hilo around midday. Top sustained winds were around 40 mph, though the real impact is expected from rainfall in places where last weekend’s hurricane flooded communities, triggered mudslides and damaged roads and power lines. Two deaths linked to the hurricane have been reported in Hawaii. Forecasters expected Moke to produce as ...