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Hanni gets challenge for Republican nod on appeals court

YOUNGSTOWN — Attorney and Western Reserve Joint Fire District Chief David “Chip” Comstock Jr. and current appeals court judge Mark Hanni are running in the May 5 Republican primary to replace Democrat Judge Cheryl Waite on the 7th District Court of Appeals. Hanni, who won his current ...

Commissioners authorize removal of pavilion in Columbiana

LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners agreed recently to authorize the city of Columbiana to remove a crumbling pavilion from a county-owned roadside rest on Old state Route 14 near Madison Drive in Columbiana. “They’re going to tear it down,” Commissioner Roy Paparodis said. Commissioners signed a release and hold harmless agreement with the city of Columbiana for both sides to hold each other harmless from any damage or any liability related to the tearing down of the pavilion, which is in disrepair. The city was willing to remove the pavilion using its own ...

Big & Rich, Bret Michaels to headline 2026 Canfield Fair acts

Big & Rich and Bret Michaels will be the headliners for the major grandstand concerts at this year’s Canfield Fair. Big & Rich will be joined by Diamond Rio for a Sept. 6 concert, and Michaels will close the festival on Labor Day, Sept. 7, with Donnie Iris & the Cruisers as his opening ...

US seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States said it attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first interception since its blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran will respond soon, its state ...

Hancock County Grand Jury indicts 13

NEW CUMBERLAND — A Pennsylvania woman who allegedly went to a gas station instead of calling first responders after her boyfriend overdosed and a Chester man who allegedly pummeled a man he’d already knocked unconscious during a fight outside a VFW post were among 13 people ordered by a Hancock County grand jury this week to stand trial. Three others were ordered to stand trial for alleged sexual offenses, Prosecuting Attorney Steven Dragisich reports. Indicted on a charge of malicious assault was Louis Patrick Gallo, 415 Middle Run Rd., Chester. Authorities allege Gallo, 64, had ...

Genealogical Society Preps for America’s 250th

NEWELL, W.Va. – An organization with the imposing name of Tri-State Genealogical and Historical Society is in fact simply four dedicated women who enjoy helping people research their family histories. “We don’t charge people for helping them. They don’t need an appointment. They can ...