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Stories published August 7, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Razor-thin lead for Balderson in Ohio race, with 3,367 provisionals yet to be counted
A special election that tested President Donald Trump’s clout and cost both parties millions of dollars in battleground Ohio was too close to call late Tuesday.
Warren Township suing to evict recovery home
Warren Township trustees have filed legal action against the owner of a recovery house at 4015 Leavitt Drive, saying it violates the single-family residential zoning for the neighborhood.
Music, motorcycles, Handel's ice cream enjoyed at Y'town Night Out
Community leaders say Tuesday’s National Night Out picnic is the kind of event that brings people together and betters relations between residents and the police who patrol their streets.
Wise-cracking driver could face charges
A city man may find out that his wisecracking to a police officer was not a good idea.
Ronald Hellman charged in human trafficking operation involving 80 victims
Maj. Jeff Allen of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office said Ronald Hellman, 50, of Irma Avenue, was part of a group of people who preyed on young women and juveniles, especially people who had drug problems.
UPDATE: O'Conner, Balderson neck and neck; Whitmer, Schuette, Marshall, McCaskill, Hawley post wins
O'Connor, Balderson neck and neck in today's coveted U.S. House seat primary.
O’Connor leads Balderson in special election early returns
O’Connor leads Balderson in special election early returns

Elections test Trump clout in Ohio and other battlegrounds
Elections test Trump clout in Ohio, other battlegrounds
Mayor says Niles working its way out of fiscal emergency
Mayor says Niles working its way out of fiscal emergency
Browns rookie Antonio Callaway cited for marijuana possession
Browns rookie Antonio Callaway cited for marijuana possession
More than 700,000 foreigners overstayed visas last year
More than 700,000 foreigners overstayed visas last year
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
Stan Mikita, who led Blackhawks to 1961 title, dies at 78
Kasich eyes surplus to top off Ohio rainy-day fund
Kasich eyes surplus to top off Ohio rainy-day fund
Paper faces contempt for story on Fla. school shooting suspect
Paper faces contempt for story on Fla. school shooting suspect
Tesla CEO drops latest bombshell with $72B buyout proposal
Tesla CEO drops latest bombshell with $72B buyout proposal
Prosecutors: Man in subway bombing said: 'More is coming'
Prosecutors: Man in subway bombing said: 'More is coming'
Study: 1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have problems
Study: 1 in 7 children of Zika-infected moms have problems
Canfield lawyer announces run for Mahoning County court judge
Canfield lawyer announces run for Mahoning County court judge
2 children safely removed, dad hospitalized after standoff in Philly
2 children safely removed, dad hospitalized after standoff in Philly
Man who shot 2 Indian men in Kansas bar sentenced to life
Man who shot 2 Indian men in Kansas bar sentenced to life
Youngstown parks department hosts Thursday event for summer campers
Youngstown parks department hosts Thursday event for summer campers
I-680 northbound ramp to South Avenue closed Wednesday night
I-680 northbound ramp to South Avenue closed Wednesday night
Experts question benefits of fluoride-free toothpaste
Experts question benefits of fluoride-free toothpaste
West Branch school board puts earned income tax on fall ballot
West Branch school board puts earned income tax on fall ballot
'Smarter' man now may face drug charges after wisecrack
'Smarter' man now may face drug charges after wisecrack
Still raging: Largest wildfire in California history grows
Still raging: Largest wildfire in California history grows
Pa. Gov. Wolf sets up commission to address LGBTQ-related issues
Pa. Gov. Wolf sets up commission to address LGBTQ-related issues
LeBron’s Ohio school would welcome visit from first lady
LeBron’s Ohio school would welcome visit from first lady
Authorities: South Side man part of human-trafficking investigation
Authorities: South Side man part of human-trafficking investigation
Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday
Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday
MANAFORT TRIAL UPDATE | Manafort trial at break over campaign question
Manafort trial at break over campaign question
OH WOW! closed during day Friday to prepare for fundraiser
OH WOW! closed during day Friday to prepare for fundraiser
Walgreens pharmacy, AAA11 provide fall-prevention resources today
Walgreens pharmacy, AAA11 provide fall-prevention resources today
Judge Krichbaum sentences man to two years in prison
Judge Krichbaum sentences man to two years in prison
Brookfield trustees have special meeting at 5 p.m. today
Brookfield trustees have special meeting at 5 p.m. today
New mayor of Niles faces long list of challenges
Editorial: Mayor Steve Mientkiewicz must focus on finances and restoration of public trust in Niles city government
OHIO RACE | Ohio contest could signal Democrats' momentum for November
Ohio contest could signal Democrats' momentum for November
Selected local stocks
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Ohio special election today will be watched for clues to November
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Democrat is within striking distance of winning a congressional race