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FBI examining bullet fragments found at Trump rally site
WASHINGTON – The FBI is examining numerous metal fragments found near the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, to determine whether a would-be assassin’s bullet – or potential debris – grazed former President Donald Trump’s head, bloodying his right ear, according to the FBI and a federal law enforcement official.
Trump rally shooting victim released from hospital; 2nd survivor remains hospitalized
PITTSBURGH -- One of two surviving victims injured at the Trump rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, has been released from the hospital. David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, was released from Allegheny General Hospital on Wednesday, hospital officials confirmed with ABC News. Dutch was among three rally-goers who were shot...
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...
House votes to form task force to investigate shooting at Trump rally, recommend legislative fixes
WASHINGTON — 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 of...
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...
Weekend Entertainment | All Eyes on Downtown Youngstown
The razing of Realty Tower has become a morbid attraction in downtown Youngstown. A crew has been bashing away at the 12-story building with a wrecking ball, stripping it down to its steel-beam skeleton. Workers are then sent up in a metal basket dangling from a crane to cut away...
Yard of the Month
The Beautification Committee of the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce awarded Mark Austin of 1150 Highland Ave. with the July Yard of the Month Award. Austin retired 10 years ago and spends hours in his yard every day. He loves flowers and gardening is his passion. Pictured is Beautification Committee Member Cami Franzen with Austin. (Submitted photo)
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...
Nifty at 90: Clintonville man owned, operated barber shop for 54 years
(The Nifty at 90 series in today’s newspaper spotlights Richard C. Vogan of Clintonville. The article was submitted by his loved ones.) Richard C. Vogan was born July 25, 1934, in Hornell, New York to Victor O’Dell and Carrie Ruth O’Connor Vogan.
Zoetic Prepares for Expansion at Youngstown Plant
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A Cleveland-based company that has patented refrigerants capable of reducing the carbon footprint of businesses all over the world has officially opened its doors here and plans to grow. Zoetic Global, which develops technology used to deliver clean, reliable energy to communities, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony...
Charge: Man posed as licensed contractor to defraud elderly homeowner
A Sewell man is accused of defrauding an elderly woman by taking $340,000 while posing as a licensed contractor over more than a year. Christopher Fuscellaro, 32, allegedly took money from a Washington Township resident "for various home improvements and renovations that have never been completed, or were non-existent," says a probable cause statement for multiple charges against him.
Local rotaries rally around downtown businesses and Realty Tower tenants
YOUNGSTOWN — In the wake of tragedy, Rotary clubs from around the Mahoning Valley held a charity event to benefit displaced tenants. Gathering at Penguin City Brewing Company in Youngstown on Wednesday, club members generated funds for residents of Realty Tower who were evacuated following a May 28 natural gas explosion.
Trump returns to Pa soon; what to know about upcoming rally
Less than a month after a would-be assassin tried to kill former President Donald Trump, the GOP candidate is rallying again in Pennsylvania. Trump was shot in the ear when Thomas Matthew Crooks fired several rounds toward him as he spoke at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 9.
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...
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...
Upgrades coming to Branchton Road and Route 8 intersection
From her office chair at Pry's Towing & Automotive at 101 Branchton Road in Slippery Rock Township, secretary Chris McCormick has seen the dangers of motorists attempting to cross or turn onto Route 8 from Branchton Road first hand. McCormick said from her “bird’s eye view” of the intersection, she...
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