American Scene paintings arrive

American Scene paintings arrive

kMahoning Valley residents will have the chance to immerse themselves in Clyde Singer’s world during “Clyde Singer’s America,” an exhibition that opens Sunday at the Butler Institute of American Art.

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local

Mediation begins

kThe Ohio attorney general’s office has begun mediation proceedings with two women who were sexually harassed during the Marc Dann administration.

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Stolen copper, steel

kAlmost $150,000 worth of copper and steel was lost in two separate incidents, after the trailers containing the goods were stolen.

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sports

YSU season opener

kSouth Dakota State has been waiting four years to become a full-fledged member of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision, and for the Jackrabbits, it all begins Saturday when they play host to Youngstown State.

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Foot has recovered

kBraylon Edwards of the Cleveland Browns met with reporters Wednesday and assured everyone he’ll be ready for Sunday’s opener against Dallas.

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business

GMAC reduces staff

kLender GMAC Financial Services said Wednesday it will close all of its 200 retail offices and lay off about 5,000 employees as part of a plan to reduce its mortgage lending and servicing.

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nation

Hanna approaches

kOfficials along the southern Atlantic coast held off ordering evacuations Wednesday amid uncertainty about where Tropical Storm Hanna might come ashore and how strong it will be when it gets there.

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