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Poland council replaces late colleague, considers forest management plan
Village council approved Marc Cossette as the new interim councilman after Mayor Tim Sicafuse appointed him at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Downed trees keep companies busy, homeowners looking for answers
It’s been a busy week for local insurance agencies, tree-removal companies and fire departments.
Warren man indicted on robbery, kidnapping charges
Zachary E. Bradford, 35, of 1087 Perkinswood Boulevard SE and North Highland Avenue in Girard, was indicted today on three counts of aggravated robbery and three counts of kidnapping in the armed robbery April 25 at Direct Jewelry Outlet on state Route 46 in Niles.
2 Trumbull County men indicted in separate killings
Two men were indicted on murder charges in separate homicides last week – one in Liberty Township and one in Mesopotamia Township.
Could Mickey Mouse make Apple the Biggest Apple?
As Apple's stash of cash grows, so does the possibility that the world's most valuable company will use some of the money for a huge acquisition that would expand its empire beyond iPhones and other gadgets.
Ex-AG Yates to contradict White House version of Flynn debacle in Congressional testimony
Former acting attorney general Sally Yates is expected to testify to Congress next week that she expressed alarm to the White House about President Donald Trump's national security adviser's contacts with the Russian ambassador, which could contradict how the administration has characterized her counsel.
Plaintiffs, experts say change in Fox sexual harassment culture requires more firings
Stories about an abusive workplace at Fox News Channel aren't likely to go away even after claiming the jobs of Roger Ailes, Bill O'Reilly and Bill Shine.
Alta preschool teacher dismissed after report of child being dragged
Alta Head Start terminated a preschool teacher after the teacher reportedly dragged a preschool student down the hallway at Programs of Promise at Wilson Monday.
East Side drug ring suspects arrested today
Police rounded up several members of a suspected drug ring secretly indicted last week on drug trafficking and state corrupt-activity charges.
Orioles outfielder brings light to racism openly expressed by fans, treams, public
Orioles outfielder Adam Jones said Tuesday that racial taunts that prompted immediate condemnation around baseball and Boston have no place in today's game but speak to larger racial issues in the United States.
Trump sends mixed messages on stopgap budget, declares need for total government shutdown
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday the U.S. government "needs a good shutdown" this fall to fix a "mess" in the Senate, signaling on Twitter his displeasure with a bill to keep operations running.
ELECTION UPDATE | Shaker wins contest for Niles judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Shaker wins contest for Niles judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Brown wins Democratic primary for Youngstown mayor
Jamael Tito Brown has won the Democratic Primary for mayor, knocking off incumbent John A. McNally.
ELECTION UPDATE | Leone wins bid for Struthers judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Leone wins bid for Struthers judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Dominic Leone III surges ahead for Struthers judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Dominic Leone III surges ahead for Struthers judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Mathews Local Schools' bid to build new schools is in trouble
ELECTION UPDATE | Mathews Local Schools' bid to build new schools is in trouble.
ELECTION UPDATE | Bazetta voters saying no to tax levy
ELECTION UPDATE | Bazetta voters saying no to tax levy
Police officer who shot and killed Texas teen is fired
Police officer who shot and killed Texas teen is fired
ELECTION UPDATE | Hubbard school levy losing in early voting
Hubbard school levy losing in early voting
Science Says: Kimmel baby's heart defect is common, fixable
Science Says: Kimmel baby's heart defect is common, fixable
ELECTION UPDATE | It's 7:30 p.m. and the polls are closed
ELECTION UPDATE | It's 7:30 p.m. and the polls are closed
White ex-officer pleads guilty in black man's slaying
White ex-officer pleads guilty in black man's slaying
Trumbull County man indicted on aggravated robbery, kidnapping charges
Trumbull County man indicted on aggravated robbery, kidnapping charges
Man indicted in connection with Direct Jewelry Outlet robbery
Man indicted in connection with Direct Jewelry Outlet robbery
Two men indicted in connection with Trumbull homicides
Two men indicted in connection with Trumbull homicides
Stocks struggle as slowing auto sales worry Wall Street
Stocks struggle as slowing auto sales worry Wall Street
Clinton blames misogyny, FBI, Russia, herself for 2016 loss
Clinton blames misogyny, FBI, Russia, herself for 2016 loss
Canfield High students dismissed at 1 p.m. today.
Canfield High School students were dismissed at 1:00 p.m. today.
Thousands in Valley remain without power; First Energy adds manpower
As thousands of Ohio Edison customers in the Mahoning Valley remain without power after Monday’s storm, FirstEnergy has brought in additional personnel to assist Ohio Edison workers.
#Youngstown natives earn seven #Tony Award nominations today
“Come From Away,” which was co-produced by Youngstown natives Terry McNicholas and Molly Morris, earned seven Tony Award nominations,
Two tractor trailers wreck on I-76
Westbound traffic on Interstate 76 between Bailey Road and state Route 534 is backed up after two tractor trailers were involved in an accident.
Stabbing incident reveals marijuana growing operation
Police investigating a stabbing early Monday afternoon at a West Side home discovered a marijuana growing operation.
Annual Strimbu barbecue planned
Annual Strimbu barbecue planned BROOKFIELD The 28th annual Strimbu Memorial Barbecue will take
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will meet at 6 p.m. May 9 at the Fireplace, 2075 Western
Trumbull County 911 experiencing outages this morning
Trumbull County 911 experiencing outages this morning
Kentucky Derby: Five horses to watch
The starting gate will once again be full with 20 horses vying to wear the garland of red roses.
LeBron grabs beer, leads Cavs past Raptors
LeBron James resisted drinking some beer. He downed the Raptors again instead
‘Guardians 2’ is an adventure story with a ... Heart as big as a galaxy
Watch for our “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” review in Thursday’s Valley 24. By LINDSAY BAHR
Bird resigns as Pacers president
After nearly 40 years in the NBA, Larry Bird had started plotting an exit strategy.
Led by Hayward, Jazz move on to new playoff turf
The only thing stopping Gordon Hayward in the playoffs was a case of food poisoning.
ValleyCare hospitals now owned by Steward Health Care System
Union leaders at local hospitals are ready and hopeful for positive change at the ValleyCare Health System of Ohio.
Three independent candidates filed for Youngstown mayor
Also, one candidate each filed for Youngstown judge and clerk of courts
Poland students surprise 90-year-old woman with pep rally in her honor
Shepherd of the Valley resident honored as “Queen of Poland”
Two additional attorneys added to Nasser Hamad’s defense team
Two Cleveland attorneys have been added to the defense team of Nasser Hamad of Howland
Struthers 8-year-old raises awareness about life with Williams Syndrome
Community event set for Saturday.
Storm damage around the Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN From blinding rain in Boardman to wires down in the city, first-
Talks break down on purchase of former Packard Electric site, but Auto Parkit buys two others
Talks break down on purchase of former Packard Electric site, but Auto Parkit buys two others
Trump offers praise, willing to meet Kim
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump opened the door Monday to a future meeting
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lordstown Village Utility Committee, 2 p.m., caucus room, 1455 Salt Springs Road
White House promotes latest health care bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is promoting a new health care proposal the
Trump isn’t intimidating N. Korea with his bluster
Editorial: 22. “We do not seek a collapse of the regime. We do not seek an accelerated reunification of the
Trump can turn things around if he surrounds himself with people who know how to get things done
Opinion: Donald Trump’s presidency is in a sorry state. His first attempt at legislation – on health care –
Freeze becomes Goodwill director
Jim Freeze is the new executive director of Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries.
MONDAY’S OTHER NBA PLAYOFF GAME
Rockets 126, Spurs 99 SAN ANTONIO Trevor Ariza scored 23 points, James Harden added 20 points
SPORTS digest
Smith-Blixt team wins PGA Zurich Classic AVONDALE, La. The team of Cameron Smith and Jonas Blixt
Turmeric helped control blood sugar
Q. My doctor recently diagnosed me with diabetes. I don’t want to deal with pills and shots, so I
Meshel honored
Meshel honored YOUNGSTOWN Former Ohio Senate President Harry Meshel was honored for his service
At least 16 die after tornadoes, floods ravage Midwest, South
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Several southern states braced for more severe weather Monday in the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1233.28-0.45 Aqua America, .71
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 2
Today is Tuesday, May 2, the 122nd day of 2017. There are 243 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Kasich postpones 9 Ohio executions
A federal appellate court will hear challenges to Ohio’s lethal-injection process
US facing shortage of yellow fever vaccine
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK Americans who need a yellow fever shot for travel
Ryan Seacrest to join Kelly Ripa on ‘Live’
Ryan Seacrest to join Kelly Ripa on ‘Live’ NEW YORK Ryan Seacrest was named co-host of the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Sheetz to hire 3,400 YOUNGSTOWN Sheetz recently announced plans to hire more than 3,400
Fox News co-pres. Shine out
Associated Press NEW YORK Fox News Channel said Monday that co-president Bill Shine is out, the
Kinder, gentler Trump?
Opinion: By Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg View What doesn’t Donald Trump understand about the word
Great Strides Walk
Great Strides Walk BOARDMAN The Northern Ohio Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Reports of dog attacks interrupt mail service MANCHESTER, Conn. Some residents of
Dealing with a dying loved one
Dear Annie: Our family is going through the end-of-life challenges of my husband’s final illness. We
Daily entertainment briefing
Live music performances on TV shows this week include: v Incubus: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES
The following people filed by Monday’s deadline to be independent candidates on the Nov. 7 general
Ohio creates list of homes with lead-paint hazards
Associated Press TOLEDO The state’s health department has created a list of homes that have
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL The Tri-County Raiders Travel Baseball Association — is looking for a few more
PREPS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS DIVISION I May 11 Warren Harding at Cuyahoga Falls, 4:30 p.m.
Courts get technology grants
Courts in Mahoning and Trumbull counties have been awarded technology grants.
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY Information
The polls are open today from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you see something irregular, contact your
Boardman Relay for Life scheduled for May 19
Boardman Relay for Life at new Spartan Stadium for the first time
Relay for Life
Relay for Life If you go What: 2017 Boardman Relay for Life When: Starts at 6 p.m. May 19.
Attacker kills 1, injures 3 in stabbings in Texas
Associated Press AUSTIN, TEXAS A student with a large hunting knife stabbed at least four people
Thousands in US rally against Trump
Associated Press NEW YORK Thousands of people from New England to the Midwest to the West Coast
Boardman police: burglar left behind shoes, cell phone
Burglary suspect found lying in bushes without his shoes
Paramedic shot, suspect found dead with second body
Paramedic shot, suspect found dead with second body dallas A gunman opened fire on emergency
Mob kills 2 Muslim men over cow-theft charges
Associated Press GAUHATI, INDIA Two Muslim men were beaten to death by a mob in northeastern
Hamilton’s extra-innings double defeats Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds took advantage of some sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Pirates
Ohio House budget bill amendment on park districts removed
Controversial attempt to expand probate court power removed from bill
Pregnant woman says man punched her
Pregnant woman says man punched her WARREN A Girard woman, 32, reported that the father of her
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