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Motorcycle, car crash tonight in Weathersfield
A crash between a motorcycle and a car occurred tonight at Salt Springs Road and Spruce St. in Weathersfield Township.
Justin made difference in world, monsignor tells 500 at St. Rose prayer service
“All Lives Matter” was printed on the insert of the program for the community prayer service Tuesday in St. Rose Church to honor the life of fallen Girard police officer Justin Leo for the way he lived and died ... trying to help someone.
Survivor in Hamad murder case went to house to 'diffuse' fight, she testified today
The two survivors of the gun attack that killed two young men and injured three other people at Nasser Hamad’s house Feb. 25 on state Route 46 in Howland testified at Hamad’s aggravated-murder trial today.
St. Vincent de Paul thrift store open for business again
Chairs, desks and couches. Coffee makers, decor and cups. The shelves and floor of St. Vincent de Paul Society’s thrift store have filled up over the past month, but the society still needs more donated items to sell in support of its Youngstown pantry and dining hall for the needy.
Columbus men wounded women who witnessed Beasley murder, prosecutor tells jury
Prosecutors said two Columbus men brought “hell on Earth in Youngstown, Ohio,” in a shooting that killed a man and wounded two women last November.
Washington Post: Clinton campaign, DNC paid for research that led to Russia dossier
Washington Post: Clinton campaign, DNC paid for research that led to Russia dossier
Man pleads guilty after threat left with Ohio congressman
Man pleads guilty after threat left with Ohio congressman
GOP senators blister Trump, reveal party at war with itself
GOP senators blister Trump, reveal party at war with itself
Former production assistant alleges Weinstein sexual assault
Former production assistant alleges Weinstein sexual assault
Vindicator retracts story on second pharmacy robbery at IGA
Vindicator retracts story on second pharmacy robbery at IGA
Robert Guillaume, Emmy-winning for 'Soap' actor, dies at 89
Robert Guillaume, Emmy-winning for 'Soap' actor, dies at 89
Man arrested at YSU accused of making fake bomb threats in Alexandria, Va.
Man arrested at YSU accused of making fake bomb threats in Alexandria, Va.
HAMAD TRIAL | Mother and son spend hours testifying about deadly fight
John Shively, 17, testified today that he and his mother, April Trent Vokes, decided to go to Nasser Hamad's house Feb. 25 to "resolve the issue" with Nasser Hamad that had developed in recent months and on Facebook.
US vaccine panel to discuss waning effectiveness, new shots
US vaccine panel to discuss waning effectiveness, new shots
Ohio driver fatally hits her 5-year-old son after school drop-off
Ohio driver fatally hits her 5-year-old son after school drop-off
Ohio House passes bill to clarify penalties for concealed handgun licensees
Ohio House passes bill to clarify penalties for concealed handgun licensees
Sears-Whirlpool curtail relationship after 100 years
Sears-Whirlpool curtail relationship after 100 years
Venues changed for calling hours, funeral for slain Girard police officer
Venues changed to honor slain Girard police officer
Community prayer service for slain Girard officer is tonight
Prayer service for slain Girard police officer is tonight
Pa. big-grid operator slams Trump plan to aid coal, nuke plants
Pa. big-grid operator slams Trump plan to aid coal, nuke plants
Rise in violent crime cases causes need to find jail space in Ohio
Rise in violent crime cases causes need to find jail space in Ohio
Falling drywall kills 8-year-old Ohio girl searching for kittens
Falling drywall kills 8-year-old Ohio girl searching for kittens
A striking row, even for Trump: New war of words with Corker
A striking row, even for Trump: New war of words with Corker
House GOP chairmen announce probe of Obama's Justice Dept.
House GOP chairmen announce probe of Obama's Justice Dept.
Big gains for Caterpillar and 3M lead US stocks higher
Big gains for Caterpillar and 3M lead US stocks higher
O'Reilly: Sex allegations led to death of Eric Bolling's son
O'Reilly: Sex allegations led to death of Eric Bolling's son
Struthers council has special meeting Wednesday night
Struthers council has special meeting Wednesday night
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting on Thursday is canceled
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting on Thursday is canceled
Poland police charge Youngstown man in auto chase event last week
Poland police charge Youngstown man in auto chase event last week
Juror missing; Mahoning County murder trial delayed
Juror missing; Mahoning County murder trial delayed
Man charged in fatal Ohio drive-by shooting pleads guilty
Man charged in fatal Ohio drive-by shooting pleads guilty
US general: Many questions remain about Niger attack
US general: Many questions remain about Niger attack
Proposed violent offender list by Ohio lawmakers would be mostly for police
Proposed violent offender list by Ohio lawmakers would be mostly for police
Ohio court won’t hear case in seizure of exotic animals
Ohio court won’t hear case in seizure of exotic animals
UPDATE | Prosecutors lay out state's case in flea market murder
UPDATE | Prosecutors lay out state's case in flea market murder
Lordstown Village council has special meeting Wednesday night
Lordstown Village Council has special meeting Wednesday night
Hippo hooray! Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona watches as couple gets engaged
Hippo hooray! Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona watches as couple gets engaged
Trumbull County authorities find missing 7-year-old
Trumbull County authorities find missing 7-year-old
Defense: Nix death penalty sought in case over 9 fire deaths in Akron
Defense: Nix death penalty sought in case over 9 fire deaths in Akron
Trump's refugee ban ends, new screening rules put in place
Trump's refugee ban ends, new screening rules put in place
Diaper bag snatched in Monday night robbery in Youngstown
Diaper bag snatched in Monday night robbery in Youngstown
Opening statements today for 2 men accused in flea market homicide
Opening statements today for 2 men accused in flea market homicide
Local church hosts dinner for the needy
Local church hosts dinner for the needy YOUNGSTOWN Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St.,
Recovering from addiction at California Palms
Mike Kukonic has been a patient at California Palms Addiction Recover Campus since it changed over from a hotel
Fallen Girard officer Justin Leo’s parents talk about their son’s legacy
The Leo family talks about their son, how he became a police officer, and what they loved about him.
Boardman voters will see three levy renewals on November ballot
Boardman township seeks one levy renewal, schools seek two renewals
Health care answers
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON The bipartisan health care bill
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Girard school board, 4 p.m., high-school library, 1244 Shannon Road.
Get a good night’s sleep
Q. I read about magnesium helping with sleep a couple of weeks ago in your column. I am very fit and
Pittsburgh remains atop the AFC North despite Martavis Bryant acting out
It’s not quite so funny anymore
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin P. Durig, 32, of 7233 Elmland Ave., Poland, and
Vietnam-era Army medic receives Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Monday turned a Medal of Honor ceremony
Underwear bomber sues, says rights being violated
Underwear bomber sues, says rights being violated FLORENCE, Colo. A Nigerian man serving life
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Chris Young: Tonight on “Jimmy
Austintown Fitch Class of 1957 celebrates 60th reunion
Austintown Fitch Class of 1957 celebrates 60th reunion
Chaney High School Class of 1967 celebrates 50th reunion
Chaney High School Class of 1967 celebrates 50th reunion
Officers grieve, but to continue to work when a colleague dies
They advise other officers to talk to someone
The Ohio Department of Health recommends that everybody 6 months and older get a flu shot now
Staff report COLUMBUS With the arrival of flu season, the Ohio Department of Health recommends
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Boardman Civic business mixer BOARDMAN The Boardman Civic Association is hosting its first
Well-known Russian journalist stabbed by attacker
Associated Press MOSCOW A well-known journalist for Russia’s top independent radio station was
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 24
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2017. There are 68 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Uninsured rate rises to 12.3%
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of U.S. adults without health insurance is up nearly 3.5
Trump shoots down 401(k) limit
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump shot down a possible approach for raising
‘Trunk or Treat’ spawns criticism
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons My family will be participating in two or three “trunk or treat”
Soldier’s widow criticizes president
Associated Press WASHINGTON A fallen soldier’s angry widow joined the stormy dispute with
Sexual predator Weinstein used allies in press to crush accusers
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Liberalism is a sexual-assault protection racket.
Military judge in Bergdahl case worries about Trump’s impact
Associated Press FORT BRAGG, N.C. The judge deciding Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s punishment said
Customers want pause in holiday promotions, Target says
Associated Press NEW YORK Target says customers want it to pause the “Christmas creep.” It says
New flight paths lead to noise complaints
Associated Press PHOENIX Airliners began flying over Twila Lake’s bungalow-style house in a
New option for Medicare coverage
New option for Medicare coverage YOUNGSTOWN Residents in nine Ohio counties, including
Trustees honor fallen law and safety enforcement officials
Austintown trustees took a moment of silence at the beginning of Monday’s meeting in memory of Girard police officer Justin Leo and Youngstown Fire Department battalion chief Ronald Russo, who both died last week.
There is no compelling reason to replace Lidle, Wollet as Poland trustees
Editorial: It’s to be expected that chal- lengers in an election will take potshots at the incumbents on the
Mets poach Cleveland pitching coach
Once the New York Mets talked to Mickey Callaway, there was no need for a second round of interviews
Judge: Health care cuts don’t pose threat
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO California and other states have protected consumers from the
Staff/wire report
Staff/wire report NEW YORK Amazon will be sorting through 238 proposals from cities and regions
Scientists silenced
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. The Environmental Protection Agency kept three scientists
Hearing set in shootings
Hearing set in shootings WARREN A hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. today for Douglas S. Day, 24,
Braking Point laying off its employees
Mahoning County officials recommend three places for addiction treatment
MEETINGS
MEETINGS Northeast Ohio news outlets will meet with people today to hear their thoughts on the
Wentz scores four touchdowns in Eagles’ win
Carson Wentz tossed four touchdown passes, and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame losing nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters
nhl roundup | Monday’s games
Sharks 4, Rangers 1 NEW YORK Logan Couture had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones stopped 33
Mark Porter keeps an eye on high school stars
For the past 12 years, high school football has kept Canfield’s Mark Porter busy
Joe Thomas’ season is over for the Browns
His day was over. His season done. His career in doubt. Cleveland’s iron man was finally flattened.
“Put drugs to rest”
Jackson-Milton Elementary students sported their pajamas as their way to contribute to putting a drug epidemic to sleep
Warren community members, officials and local journalists meet for opioid talk
Third Your Voice Mahoning Valley opioid disucssion is tonight in Struthers
After scoreless first half, Springfield hangs five goals on Lordstown
The only thing that seemed to be able to slow down the Tigers was Mother Nature
Man killed in crash
Man killed in crash MECCA Brian McGee, 43, of Cort-land, was killed Sunday night, and his
YSU, Thiel play for charity
The Penguins get to play a live opponent in the Beeghly Center tonight to prepare for the season and raise money for charity.
Raines’ brace pushes Lakeview past Mooney
Lakeview girls soccer coach Shawn Varley understood exactly what his team needed to hear
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