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Unanimous vote: House to investigate Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Wednesday to form a task force to investigate the security failures surrounding the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13. The vote underscores the bipartisan outrage over the shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump came within inches...
'We have some transparency': New law promises lower prescription prices for Pennsylvanians
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will soon have the tools necessary to rein in retail prescription costs by regulating drug middlemen, thanks to legislation signed into law July 17, state Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys said at a Lawrence County news conference Wednesday. Humphreys was joined by Gov. Josh Shapiro, state legislators...
As he enters Mars High Hall of Fame, lacrosse coach Bob Marcoux wants to share the praise
As his September induction into the Mars Athletic Hall of Fame looms, boys lacrosse coach Bob Marcoux is quick to deflect the attention to others. “It’s a tribute to all the people who have had a hand in our success,” Marcoux said. “We’ve had very talented players, very knowledgeable assistant coaches and the community and parents have been very supportive.
Susan Johnson: How the GOP squandered a golden opportunity (Opinion)
Three things might have happened during the recent Republican National Convention that would have the Metaverse blowing up red this week instead of blue. Let’s begin with the Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump rally where the world almost witnessed a grisly Zapruder-like film clip in real time. John Grisham couldn’t have written a plot twist more fraught with irony and spectacle.
Editorial: Sharon hospital nursing students need help to complete their studies
The shuttering of rural hospitals across Western Pennsylvania in recent years has hurt patients, communities and healthcare professionals. Now, the bankruptcy of Sharon Regional Medical Center in the Shenango Valley is punishing nursing students. More than 30 nurses in training at the Sharon School of Nursing have had their federal...
Founded in 1984: Innovation Builds DeSalvo Construction
HUBBARD, Ohio – Inside a 6,000-square-foot warehouse behind the headquarters of DeSalvo Construction Co. Inc. in Hubbard is a pristine meeting room where employees gather every other Thursday. At the front sits a large camera, powered by artificial intelligence, that follows the conversation for those attending remotely. It’s the...
Mary Eileen Crawford
BOARDMAN TWP. – Mary Eileen Crawford, known affectionately as “Mimi Eileen” to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her home with her loved ones by her side Tuesday evening, July 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Eileen was born on March 4, 1935, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Wayne and Mary (Liebhart) Jackson.
76 pull-ups at 70: Cranberry Township man celebrates birthday by completing challenge
“59. 60. 61,” a group at the Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA in Cranberry Township counted out loud Friday, July 26. As Mark Bernhard neared his goal of doing 70 pull-ups on his 70th birthday, he briefly stopped. He had hoped to make it the whole way through without...
Artist aims for Bohemian flavor at art space, thrift store in city
YOUNGSTOWN — Rocco Sait got into the world of art and music at a relatively young age. It began with his love of going to garage and yard sales, which were an excellent avenue for him to discover unique trinkets and creative oddities. “I started buying and selling garage...
Madison Earns OHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Salem Athletics would like to congratulate recent Salem High School graduate Will Madison on being a 2024 OHSAA Scholar Athlete Scholarship recipient. The Northeast District Athletic Board honored 55 student-athletes, who excelled both academically and athletically, each with a $1,000 scholarship for the 2024-25 school year. An awards ceremony and...
The Update | Butler Art Camp Show; ‘Bronx Tale’ with Chazz Palminteri
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Butler Institute of American Art’s summer visual arts day camp concludes today with an art show from 1 to 2 p.m. in the museum’s Beecher Court. Visitors are welcome. The theme of this year’s camp is The Eras, a celebration of the unique...
Tribune staff earns 10 awards
The local journalists who produce the Tribune Chronicle and The Vindicator won 10 awards in this year’s statewide Associated Press Media Editors competition, including two first-place awards. The annual contest recognizes excellence in journalism. Awards given this year reflect work done in 2023. First-place winners were Chief Photographer R....
End miscarriage of justice thrust on Evan Gershkovich
We add our voice today to the growing chorus of outrage heard across the nation over the misguided conviction and the outrageous 16-year prison sentence meted out last week to American reporter Evan Gershkovich. They resulted from trumped up charges against him in a Russian kangaroo court. Gershkovich, a U.S....
40 Years Reflection: Kovach Says Younger Workforce Is Needed
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Michael Kovach was offered a job in 1984 that would require his family to move to Atlanta or St. Louis. But he and his wife had two daughters and a move would mean losing the support of his children’s grandparents. “I always wanted to start...
New director of Treasury Management at Farmers National Bank
CANFIELD — Farmers National Bank of Canfield has selected a new director of Treasury Management. Heathyr Ullmo, senior relationship manager, Treasury Management, will be promoted to lead the department when Jim Dean retires from the role at the end of July. “We are thankful to Jim for his many...
Mary Eileen Crawford 1935-2024
BOARDMAN — Mary Eileen Crawford, known affectionately as “Mimi Eileen” to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her home with her loved ones by her side Tuesday evening, July 23, 2024, at the age of 89. Eileen was born on March 4, 1935, in Salem,...
Sharon man to stand trial in murder of Mercer County transgender teen
A Sharon man accused of the killing and dismemberment of a transgender teen from Mercer County was ordered to stand trial on all charges after an hourslong preliminary hearing on Thursday in Mercer County court. DaShawn Watkins, 29, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, tampering with evidence and abuse...
Trump rally shooter flew drone over rally site 2 hours before event, FBI says
BUTLER, Pa. — Testimony from FBI officials revealed additional details surrounding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, including that the suspected shooter researched the Kennedy assassination and flew a drone over the area before the event, CNN reported. FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary...
GUEST OPINION: Respect one another, regardless of politics
As a citizen, a voter and a political candidate I feel that I have to comment on the shooting of presidential candidate Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania on June 13. You may ask why I, a candidate for a local office, want to be on record about this incident. Well, it’s been said, “All politics are local.” While many of our national leaders have weighed in on this horrible event, it’s important that all of us pause to consider the implications of what happened in Pennsylvania whether we live in Northwest Washington or the other Washington.
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