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NOW Youngstown calls for stand against medical marijuana
NOW Youngstown has issued a call to action to the 50-plus people attending its public meeting today to show up at city council’s meeting Wednesday to take a stand against marijuana, medical or recreational, in the city.
Charter Academy teacher raising money for volunteer project in Africa
A mother of two girls under age 5 will travel to Africa to spread her wealth of knowledge to impoverished children.
Boardman mom charged with duct-taping son in basement alone
A township woman faces a felony child-endangering charge after police accused her of duct-taping her son to a chair and leaving him in a basement while she went to the YMCA’s pool.
Struthers council to hear proposal from medical marijuana grower
City council will hear from a prospective marijuana grower Wednesday evening.
Jurors side with prosecutors: Hackett guilty of murder, kidnapping, rape
Prosecutors told jurors in the closing arguments of the David Hackett aggravated-murder trial that phone records and DNA prove he was with the victim when she was killed and he raped her.
Youngstown panel approves downtown hotel amenities, bus shelter
The city’s Design Review Committee approved plans for various amenities to the 134-room DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton being built at the Stambaugh Building downtown.
Hubbard shop sells artisan knitting supplies, classes
Gwen Brown’s home was a tangle of yarn, looms and knitting supplies.
Pastor's information day appears to spike firefighter applicants in Warren
The hiring situation in the Warren Fire Department has seen a dramatic upswing since early this year when a test for entry-level firefighters produced only 20 candidates to fill almost that many openings.
Austintown schools cutting district principals by 1
Austintown schools will reduce the number of principals in the district from 13 to 12.
UPDATE | No one injured, no gunmen found in South Side shootout
No one injured, no gunmen found in South Side shootout
George and Amal Clooney welcome twins Ella and Alexander
George and Amal Clooney welcome twins Ella and Alexander
Insurer Anthem opens another hole in ACA exchange blanket
Insurer Anthem opens another hole in ACA exchange blanket
Australia confirms 2 citizens dead in London Bridge attack
Australia confirms 2 citizens dead in London Bridge attack
City SWAT team surrounds South Side house looking for gunman
City SWAT team surrounds South Side house looking for gunman
Brookfield police seeks public's help in finding missing teen
Brookfield police seek public's help in finding missing teen
Uber dismisses more than 20 employees after law firm’s probe
Uber dismisses more than 20 employees after law firm’s probe
Wet playground area at Wick Recreational Area closed beginning Thursday
Wet playground area at Wick Recreational Area closed beginning Thursday
Victims of Ohio nightclub shooting sue club, owner
Victims of Ohio nightclub shooting sue club, owner
Struthers council to hear from prospective marijuana grower Wednesday night
Struthers council to hear from prospective marijuana grower Wednesday night
New principal named at Youngstown East High School
New principal named at Youngstown East High School
Trump chooses regional banker as key regulator of US banks
Trump chooses regional banker as key regulator of US banks
Water-quality info to be part of Youngstown Water Department bills by July 1
Water-quality info to be part of Youngstown Water Department bills by July 1
UPDATE | Man attacks Paris police with tool at Notre Dame ’for Syria’
Paris police: Security operation under way near Notre Dame
UPDATE | Austintown superintendent denies latest principal demoted
Another Austintown principal apparently demoted
4 suspects, including two from Warren, indicted in heroin-by-mail caper
4 suspects, including two from Warren, indicted in heroin-by-mail caper
Accuser's mother bolsters story Cosby drugged, assaulted her
Accuser's mother bolsters story Cosby drugged, assaulted her
Kentucky supplier recalls more than 22,000 pounds of beef
Kentucky supplier recalls more than 22,000 pounds of beef
Police: Friends filmed Missouri man dragging kitten to death
Police: Friends filmed Missouri man dragging kitten to death
Police arrest man after series of shooting incidents in Warren
Police arrest man after series of gun incidents in Warren
Voters start on picking candidates to replace Chris Christie
Voters start on picking candidates to replace Chris Christie
Boardman woman accused of taping child to basement chair
Boardman woman accused of taping child to basement chair
UPDATE | UK police name third attacker as new search gets underway
UK police name third attacker as new search gets underway
Steward Health Care launches ad campaign with Valley doctors
Steward Health Care launches ad campaign with Valley doctors
Trump infrastructure push faces cold shoulder from Congress
Trump infrastructure push faces cold shoulder from Congress
Mom charged after boy’s teeth pulled in Walmart restroom
Mom charged after boy’s teeth pulled in Walmart restroom
US companies post record number of open jobs in April
US companies post record number of open jobs in April
Russia says fighter jet intercepts US bomber on border
Russia says fighter jet intercepts US bomber on border
First Step Recovery joins with Travco Behavioral Health
First Step Recovery joins with Travco Behavioral Health
Markets Right Now: Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street
Closing arguments underway in case of 2013 stabbing death
Closing arguments underway in case of 2013 stabbing death
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
Ex-player’s NFL pension garnished to repay charity theft
Ex-player’s NFL pension garnished to repay charity theft
REUNIONS
The Issac Anderson and Lydia Warner 97th Annual Reunion will be held June 24 at in the Highland
An animal-rights group is offering $1,000 to Youngstown to train lifeguards to help open the Northside Pool
The offer comes with a string attached
Statewide judges’ meeting underway here
Probate, domestic relations and juvenile court judges from around Ohio are here for a four-day conference based at the Avalon Inn.
A group of pastors express opposition to marijuana growing facilities in Youngstown
It will eventually lead to the legalization of recreational marijuana, they say
Youngstown council to consider a $4 million loan for a student housing complex Wednesday
The project’s total cost is $16 million
Youngstown voters could see two charter amendments on the November ballot
One proposal would again be to ban fracking and the other would make significant changes to elections in Youngstown
Loud music ends in arrest for crack-cocaine possession
Joseph Dawson was arraigned on the charge Monday
Help Hotline Crisis Center announces new name, website
Help Hotline is now Help Network of Northeast Ohio
Austintown principal demoted after investigation
Investigation probed James Penk’s conduct with a “large knife” in his office
Museum examines life of Dr. Seuss
By MARK PRATT Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. From the squiggly, pink handrails outside
Cavs have been here before, but this Warriors team different
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home in a familiar spot after the first two games of the NBA Finals.
Rinne, Gaudreau power Predators past Penguins
The series is tied, 2-2. Game 5 is in Pittsburgh on Thursday.
Kokrak earns U.S. Open spot at Erin Hills
Jason Kokrak shot 69-64 to finish one shot behind winner J.T. Poston in a qualifier in Columbus.
YSU Police Academy coordinator, said House Bill 49 is like an abusive relationship when it comes to educators and the legislature
YSU Police Academy coordinator, said House Bill 49 is like an abusive relationship when it comes to educators and the legislature.
Grass cutting at vacant structures triples under YNDC program
The YNDC’s crew will cut lawns across the entire city at least four times over by the end of the year
Thad Matta out at Ohio State
Thad Matta is out as Ohio State’s basketball coach, with the Buckeyes having missed the last two NCAA Tournaments amid an exodus of players.
major league baseball
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Pepperoni product recalled
Poland firm recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of a pepperoni product, USDA says.
Syndrome may require surgery CARPAL TUNNEL
Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Dear Mayo Clinic: I have carpal tunnel syndrome that used to bother
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 6
Today is Tuesday, June 6, the 157th day of 2017. There are 208 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Opening witness takes the stand in Cosby trial
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Bill Cosby went on trial Monday on charges he drugged and
Russia hackers breached voting software firm, report suggests
Associated Press WASHINGTON Russian hackers attacked at least one U.S. voting software supplier
British police identify 2 attackers
Associated Press LONDON British police named two of the three men who left a trail of bloodshed
Staples to close
Staples to close BOARDMAN Another local big-box retailer is closing its doors in Boardman. The
High court limits asset seizures from drug cases
High court limits asset seizures from drug cases WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is placing new
Safe driving course
Safe driving course YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Living Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., is offering a
Hostage-taker in Australia had been acquitted in terrorism plot
Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia A gunman who killed a man and took a woman hostage before
Trump seeks to privatize air-traffic control system
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Monday that the nation’s air-traffic
Fired worker kills 5, self in Florida
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A man who was fired from a Florida awning factory in April
Trump won’t block Comey’s testimony
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump will not assert executive privilege to block
Apple unveils ‘smart’ speaker
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends,
Ohio could have path to getting long-sought lethal injection drug
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio may have a path to obtaining a long-sought lethal injection drug
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Ed Sheeran: Tonight on “Late Late
Legal experts: President hurting travel ban effort
Associated Press WASHINGTON Memo from legal experts to President Donald Trump on resurrecting
US probes air-bag computer failures in Jeep SUVs
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government is investigating complaints that air-bag control
Government-funded broadcasting discordant with a la carte impulse
Opinion: WASHINGTON As changing technologies and preferences make government-funded broadcasting
Wallace to take over No. 43 car for Richard Petty Motorsports
Darrell Wallace Jr. will become the first black driver to race at NASCAR’s top level since 2006 when he replaces injured Aric Almirola this weekend at Pocono Raceway.
It’s time Cavs got physical
Hey, get off my lawn. Back in my day, we walked to and from school — uphill both ways. And we
oddly enough
oddly enough Idaho woman finds Nazi explosive in parents’ shed MERIDIAN, Idaho An Idaho woman
Terrorist attack in Britain hardens resolve of people
Editorial: If the three Islamic terrorists who killed seven revelers Saturday night in the heart of London were
Cherry juice helps headaches
Q. I have had recurring headaches with some regularity over many years. My solution was to rely on
Watch out for the pets
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Butterfly flew too high.
Murray wins to reach French quarterfinals
Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal are all still alive in Paris.
around the horn
around the horn Monday’s MLB games NATIONAL LEAGUE Cubs 3, Marlins 1 CHICAGO Eddie Butler
Trump lashes out at London mayor again
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump continued a long-running feud with London’s
Three football players to be charged at MSU
Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. Three Michigan State football players are being charged in
“I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of
Opinion: “I ask all Floridians to pray for the families impacted by this senseless act of violence.”
Sandlot ROUNDUP | Results from Cene Park
CLASS B Astro Falcons 3, SBA Aces 0 The Astro Falcons needed only the arm of Devin Dunn, and the
Mike Brown on his way back to Cleveland for Game 3
Mike Brown is heading to Cleveland, the city that shaped him more than any other.
METRO digest
Howland man stabbed HOWLAND A 22-year-old man in the Forest Grove mobile home park on Weir Road
nfl news and notes
Giants receiver arrested in Ohio REYNOLDSBURG New York Giants backup receiver Roger Lewis Jr.
METROSFlbdigest
Boardman trustees BOARDMAN The township trustees will have a special meeting and adjourn into
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