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3 indicted in death of woman found cut up, dissolved in freezer
An indictment issued Thursday said the body of a woman found in a freezer last summer had been cut up and dissolved in acid before it was found.
13 detained in Salem immigration raid facing federal indictment
Thirteen people detained in the raids carried out by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement at the Fresh Mark plant in Salem this year are federally indicted on immigration-related offenses.
Administrator, transit jobs shouldn't be combined after all, Polivka says
Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka said he now realizes that Trumbull County Transit administrator is a full-time job and shouldn’t be combined with county administrator’s duties.
Beniston asks court to force Mayor Brown to sign her settlement
The Youngstown Board of Control approved a settlement with a city employee on Aug. 2, but the mayor has yet to approve it, according to a motion filed in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court this week.
'Stay firm," Hubbbard trustee urges injection well opponents tonight
Hubbard people are “tough.” They kept out a demolition debris landfill through years of fighting, and they will do the same for an injection well proposed for the southeast corner of state Routes 80 and 7, said Hubbard Township Trustee Rick Hernandez.
Renowned modern dance icon Paul Taylor dead at 88
Paul Taylor, a towering figure in American modern dance who, in a career that spanned more than six decades, created a vast body of work that reflected both the giddy highs and the depraved lows of the human condition, has died.
Trump to sign executive order on retirement security Friday
Trump to sign executive order on retirement security Friday
4 dead after small civilian plane crashes on Air Force base
4 dead after small civilian plane crashes on Air Force base
3 arrested in gun incident at San Francisco school
3 arrested in gun incident at San Francisco school
Kaepernick’s grievance against NFL moving to trial
An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick’s grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league’s request to throw out the quarterback’s claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice.
Travelers to Hawaii's Big Island drop 12.7 percent in July
Travelers to Hawaii's Big Island drop 12.7 percent in July
Veteran AP reporter, editor Bob Barr dies at age 71
Veteran AP reporter, editor Bob Barr dies at age 71
Junior fair royalty are Matthew Fetty and Callia Barwick
Junior fair royalty are Matthew Fetty and Callia Barwick
UPDATE | Yost says more to come as Sammarone, Bozanich, Marchionda indicted
Sammarone, Bozanich join Marchionda in corruption case
Sen. Sherrod Brown announces $375,000 to prevent youth substance abuse
Sen. Sherrod Brown announces $375,000 to prevent youth substance abuse in the Mahoning Valley
Mayor Brown sends letter to Trump asking for help
Mayor Brown sends letter to Trump asking for help amidst declining economic conditions
MCCAIN FUNERAL | John McCain memorialized as hero, fighter, imperfect friend
John McCain memorialized as hero, fighter, imperfect friend
Ohio State: 145 firsthand accounts of doctor sex misconduct
Ohio State: 145 firsthand accounts of doctor sex misconduct
Trump administration backs Asian-Americans in Harvard case
Trump administration backs Asian-Americans in Harvard case
Poland Village police investigating library break-in
Poland Village police investigating library break-in
Man threatened to kill newspaper staff over Trump editorials
Man threatened to kill newspaper staff over Trump editorials
Route 46 near New Waterford to close next week for culvert replacements
Route 46 near New Waterford to close next week for culvert replacements
13 nabbed in Fresh Mark raid indicted for immigration offenses
13 nabbed in Fresh Mark raid indicted for immigration offenses
Beaver Township road to close for 45 days next week
Beaver Township road to close for 45 days next week
Mahoning coroner IDs woman killed in Austintown accident
Mahoning coroner IDs woman killed in Austintown accident
Man faces charges after Boardman restaurant run-in with ex
Man faces charges after Boardman restaurant run-in with ex
Teen dead after shooting on Colorado Springs campus
Teen dead after shooting on Colorado Springs campus
IAEA says Iran continues to meet nuclear obligations
IAEA says Iran continues to meet nuclear obligations
Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave
Microsoft to contractors: Give new parents paid leave
Beniston asks judge to make mayor approve settlement
Beniston asks judge to make mayor approve settlement
Trump says US did 'fantastic job in Puerto Rico' after Maria
Trump says US did 'fantastic job in Puerto Rico' after Maria
Officials hold groundbreaking for expansion of Akron-Canton Airport
Officials hold groundbreaking for expansion of Akron-Canton Airport
US ports fear tariffs could reduce ship traffic and job
US ports fear tariffs could reduce ship traffic and jobs
FirstEnergy to close coal power plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania
FirstEnergy to close coal power plants in Ohio, Pennsylvania
US leaker Chelsea Manning to be barred from Australia
US leaker Chelsea Manning to be barred from Australia
Seamless pipe mill art exhibit opens today at steel museum
Seamless pipe mill art exhibit opens today at steel museum
SBA chief Linda McMahon speaks at chamber's Salute to Business event
Head of US Small Business Administration speaks at chamber's Salute to Business event
Lawmakers urge VA secretary to partner with Northside for VA facility
Rep. Tim Ryan says facility could house vets, make prosthetics with America Makes.
ODOT: Don’t install speed camera equipment on interstates
The department’s decision doesn’t affect the use of hand-held speed camera programs, so communities can still have photo enforcement programs on the highways.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers rained out, doubleheader today
Scrappers rained out, doubleheader today NILES Wednesday’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game
Contractor claims downtown hotel developers owe $1 million
The contractor is claiming a breach of contract.
Homes needed for cats before September
West Side Cats has cats 1 year old and older that need good homes before the move to the new location in September.
Ohio Supreme Court won’t hear prosecutors' appeal in Yavorcik Oakhill convictions
The court didn’t provide a reason for not accepting the appeal.
WEDNESDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
BOYS SOCCER Austintown 2, Campbell 1 CAMPBELL Alec Herman and Drew Lescsak each scored a goal
Lowellville dam removal project approved by EPA, construction to begin in spring
Construction on the $2.3 million project is expected to begin next March.
Team optimistic after nightmare 0-16 season
The Browns believe they’re headed in the right direction.
Hopewell presents ‘Moon Over Buffalo’
Playwright Ken Ludwig’s madcap comedy tradition of “Lend Me a Tenor” continues in “Moon Over Buffalo,” which opens Friday at the Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, for a two-weekend run.
Hopewell presents 'Moon Over Buffalo'
Playwright Ken Ludwig’s madcap comedy tradition of “Lend Me a Tenor” continues in “Moon Over Buffalo,” which opens Friday at the Hopewell Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, for a two-weekend run.
Craig Campbell stays true to his roots
The Labor Day concert at the Canfield Fair is the last hurrah of summer in the Mahoning Valley, and Craig Campbell wants to send it out with a bang.
Fill up your cup for Toby Keith
The grandstand will be packed Monday evening when country music superstar Toby Keith brings his “Should’ve Been A Cowboy XXV” tour to the Canfield Fair.
State patrol investigates suspicious death at TCI as possible drug overdose
State patrol investigates suspicious death at TCI as possible drug overdose
South Side woman pleads to misdemeanor child-endangering charges
Floayesha Robinson hit daughter with belt, leaving bruising
Fun in the sun at opening day of 172nd Canfield Fair
Madison Greenawalt, 2, of Canfield enjoys her candied apple while strolling the lanes of the 172nd Canfield Fair with her mom, Renea.
Gander Outdoors to honor members of armed forces
Gander Outdoors to honor members of armed forces WARREN Gander Outdoors, 2390 Niles-Cortland
AG Sessions must stand up to pressure from president
Editorial: Forty-five years ago, the U.S. was witness to the “Saturday Night Massacre” when then embattled
Computer-screen thriller ‘Searching’ transcends its gimmick
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES If “Searching,” a mystery about a father looking
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Colombian city urges break from sex to fight heat wave BOGOTA, Colombia Health
“The Gong Show” (8 p.m., ABC): Another season of silliness comes to an end tonight for
“The Gong Show” (8 p.m., ABC): Another season of silliness comes to an end tonight for this
Gubernatorial race turns ugly in Florida
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Racism immediately became an issue in the Florida governor’s
Judge Kavanaugh: Is government truly of, by and for ‘the people’?
Opinion: “Why should we bother to reply to Kautsky? He would reply to us, and we would have to reply to
Visa overstays are a problem
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons The Department of Homeland Security’s recently released
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: The Fringe,
Hummingbird moths pollinate like bees
These plump flyers sound, pollinate like bees MORE ONLINE To see some pictures and view more
Commission blocks tariffs on newsprint
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a victory for the American newspaper industry, the U.S.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Kin (PG-13) A pulse-pounding crime thriller with a sci-fi twist is this story of
Perennials for Your Garden!
Perennials for Your Garden! When: Now through Monday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. What: Join the master
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 30
Today is Thursday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2018. There are 123 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sheeran plays self in Boyle’s new film
By RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Ed Sheeran plays himself in Danny Boyle’s
Jason Bateman talks season two of ‘Ozark’
Combined dispatches The intoxicating saga that powers “Ozark” (second season drops Friday on
‘The Purge’ jumps to small screen
‘The Purge’ series premieres Tuesday on USA Network. By Jay Bobbin Gracenote Several times,
Garden cover crops
Garden cover crops It won’t be long until we need to clean up the garden for the season. Plan now
LABOR DAY
LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Plant’s weird deformity is fasciation
Q. I have a weird deformity on my plant. I’m wondering if it’s a disease and if I should get rid of
Time to plant perennials
Time to plant perennials Fall is a great time to plant perennials, but do it before Oct. 1 and
Incuya fest got off to a hot start
On first glance, last weekend’s Incuya Music Festival in downtown Cleveland was like a mini-
YSU Wind Ensemble plans outdoor concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Dana School of Music’s YSU Wind Ensemble will give a free outdoor
Homes for cats needed before September
West Side Cats has cats 1 year old and older that need good homes before the move to the new location in September.
Trump: White House lawyer leaving in fall
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House Counsel Don McGahn, a consequential insider in President
Two Trumbull men sentenced to prison on drug and alcohol charges
Two Trumbull men sentenced to prison on drug and alcohol charges
Mourners continue to pay their respects to Franklin
Associated Press DETROIT Mourners streamed in for a second day Wednesday to pay their respects
Williams sisters to meet Friday in U.S. Open
Get ready for the latest Grand Slam installment of Williams vs. Williams.
2 plead not guilty in death of toddler
Associated Press TAOS, N.M. The father of a 3-year-old boy found dead in a filthy New Mexico
METRO DIGEST || Military Appreciation
Armed Forces personnel will be honored at Jackson-Milton’s Military Appreciation Night at 6:35 p.m. Friday at the J-M Football Stadium, 10748 Mahoning Ave.
‘Strong force for America’
Crowds brave Arizona heat to honor US Sen. John McCain Associated Press PHOENIX Thousands of
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Pumpkin champions
Pumpkin champions CANFIELD This year’s Canfield Fair grand champion giant pumpkin, entered by
Dobbs focusing on football, not roster spot
Josh Dobbs is good with numbers. Look no further than his aerospace engineering degree as proof.7
Kendricks cut after charges of insider trading
Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the NFL team Wednesday night.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jeffrey and Sarah Muirhead, Salem, boy, Aug. 28. Kacie
Allen falters again as Indians lose to Twins
Fortunately for the Indians, there’s still time for Cody Allen to grind before October arrives.
Bald eagle pair highlight of Berlin Lake summer
By David Campana Ohio certified volunteer naturalist As a passive observer of our feathered
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