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Attorneys at odds over high court's ruling on cellphone data collection

Atty. Bradley Olson Jr., who represented Austin Burke of Bristolville in Burke’s aggravated murder trial in March, says Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding cellphone-tower data is likely to play a role in Burke’s appeal.


TJX referendum vote set for Aug. 21

If a referendum on zone changes for a TJX project in Lordstown makes it onto the ballot, a special election will take place Aug. 21.


Campbell schools union gets 2 percent annual raises for 3 years

Campbell school board approved a three-year contract Monday with the OAPSE, AFSCME/AFL-CIO Local 141, the union representing a group of 66 bus drivers, cooks, custodians, secretaries and educational aides at the school.


Y'town school board member calls for appointment of new mayor

Dario Hunter, a Youngstown school board member, filed a lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court seeking to require the Mahoning County Democratic Party’s central committee and Chairman David Betras to appoint a new Youngstown mayor.


GOP set for showdown immigration vote

GOP set for showdown immigration vote


Melania Trump plans another trip to see immigration centers

Melania Trump plans another trip to see immigration centers


Mike Wernicki named Struthers basketball head coach

Mike Wernicki named Struthers basketball head coach


Fire destroys E. Marion home

Fire destroys E. Marion home


Mahoning Dems reappoint Christopher Anderson as its political director

Mahoning Dems reappoint Christopher Anderson as its political director


Mahoning Valley congressmen differ on Supreme Court decision on travel ban

Mahoning Valley congressmen differ on Supreme Court decision on travel ban


Prince William visits Israel's Holocaust memorial

Prince William visits Israel's Holocaust memorial


Anti-gerrymandering group wants Pa. Gov. Wolf to call special session

Anti-gerrymandering group wants Pa. Gov. Wolf to call special session


Supreme Court rules against Calif. crisis pregnancy center law

Supreme Court rules against Calif. crisis pregnancy center law


Lowellville school board committee meeting Wednesday is canceled

Lowellville school board committee meeting Wednesday is canceled


2nd man pleads guilty in Pa. ATV crash that killed student

2nd man pleads guilty in Pa. ATV crash that killed student


Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday

Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday


Ohio puppy mill restrictions could set new national standard

Ohio puppy mill restrictions could set new national standard


Protests in Iran as Rouhani says US wants 'economic war'

Protests in Iran as Rouhani says US wants 'economic war'


Derek Jeter selling 1903 New York castle for nearly $15M

Derek Jeter selling 1903 New York castle for nearly $15M


Cincy Enquirer gives $5K of Pulitzer Prize money to benefit child

Cincy Enquirer gives $5K of Pulitzer Prize money to benefit child


Officials call off search for man reported missing in Ohio river

Officials call off search for man reported missing in Ohio river


Woman accused of theft from Boardman business

Woman accused of theft from Boardman business


Lawsuit seeks to remove Brown as Y'town mayor

Lawsuit seeks to remove Brown as Y'town mayor


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban

Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban


Expected special election in Lordstown would be Aug. 21

Expected special election in Lordstown would be Aug. 21


Campbell board OKs contract with school service workers

Campbell Board of Education approves three-year contract with school service workers union


Food, clothing distribution today at Alpha and Omega Church in Youngstown

Food, clothing distribution today at Alpha and Omega Church


No new hepatitis A cases this year in Mahoning or Trumbull

No new hepatitis A cases this year in Mahoning or Trumbull


A settlement allows a Youngstown employee to keep her job but at a lower salary

The city and the employee said they were satisfied with the agreement


Mahoning Valley residents protest outside private prison housing ICE detainees

“I wanted to share why I don’t want the kids to be taken away from their families,” 8-year-old boy says.


Valley Christian’s Jackson among Curbstone honorees

The Curbstone Coaches recognized several Valley state champions on Monday.


Liberty school board amends open-enrollment policy

The board may revisit allowing open enrollment once racial balance is restored.


Warren veteran’s story now part of Library of Congress history project

Warren veteran’s story now part of Library of Congress history project


Scrappers win to put ugly loss behind them

The Scrappers and Williamsport Crosscutters are scheduled to finish their series tonight.


Crowe to play Ailes in Showtime biopic

Crowe to play Ailes in Showtime biopic LOS ANGELES Russell Crowe will portray Warren native


Supreme Court passes on taking on hot issues

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court passed up new opportunities Monday to take on two


Suspect in robbery in Warren arraigned

Suspect in robbery in Warren arraigned WARREN Douglas M. Uher, 33, of Fernwood Avenue,


GREATEST JUNIORS

GREATEST JUNIORS Tee times for today’s qualifier at Mill Creek 17-U BOYS 8 a.m. Nathan


BUSINESS DIGEST || Joint tech program

Joint tech program YOUNGSTOWN More than 200 people from across the world attended the first


Homers lift Bucs to victory over Mets

Josh Bell hit a two-run homer and Gregory Polanco also went deep for the Pirates.


METRO DIGEST || City man convicted of OVI, gun charges

City man convicted of OVI, gun charges YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old Youngstown man was sentenced to


WORLD DIGEST || Fire-prone California hit by a big blaze

Fire-prone California hit by a big blaze SAN FRANCISCO Thousands were forced to flee their homes


Cardinals’ Gant shuts down Tribe bats

Spot starter John Gant pitched one-hit ball over a career-high seven innings.


Harden beats out LeBron, Davis for MVP

LeBron James was bidding for his fifth MVP award.


Man arrested in shooting of firefighter at retirement home

Associated Press LONG BEACH, CALIF. A retirement home resident shot at firefighters who


Texas pipe mills seek exemptions from steel tariff

Associated Press BAYTOWN, Texas Joel Johnson is fighting an uphill battle to keep his pipe


WORLD CUP SOCCER Monday’s games

Suarez scores, Uruguay downs host Russia SAMARA, Russia Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani scored a


Judge urged to consider LaRosa’s crimes separately for sentencing

Prosecutors ask that LaRosa’s murder conviction and other crimes be considered separate for sentencing


SANDLOT ROUNDUP Monday’s Class B results

Macri’s Sports 2, Knightline 1 Macri’s Sports’ Logan Hurley outdueled Andrew DelGarbino of


Pharmacist denies woman miscarriage drug on moral grounds

Associated Press PEORIA, ARIZ. The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy will investigate the


Suspects in Howland shooting arraigned

Victim of armed robbery says she trusted one of three males because she’d known him all his life


GOP candidate faces extortion charge in text-fueled campaign

Associated Press COLUMBUS A Republican woman who sought to unseat an Ohio lawmaker by revealing


Ryan writes letter to GM CEO protesting Mexico production

SDLqMore can and should be done by GM to position the Lordstown plant for the next 20 years,” U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said.


Game 1 of CWS finals postponed by rain

OMAHA, Neb. Game 1 of the College World Series finals between Arkansas and Oregon State has been


Big Oil has man in foreign policy

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The Koch brothers’ extremist political agenda of empowering


SOCIETY DIGEST || Canfield student to tour Europe with orchestra

Canfield student to tour Europe with orchestra CANFIELD Canfield High School student Rachel Beil


REUNIONS & class notes

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at


Castor oil can eliminate growths and skin tags

Q. I don’t know if others have had an experience like mine with castor oil. I had a place on my face


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 7 p.m., school auditorium, 614 Bedford Road.


Man suspected in crash that killed officer pleads not guilty

Associated Press MENTOR, OHIO A man accused of driving a vehicle that struck and killed a police


HEALTH briefs | Blood screening

Blood screening SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center’s Laboratory Services and Internal Medicine


Boardman vote on Meijer zone change scheduled for July 23

Trustees grant second 30-day continuance to Meijer developer


Political civility hits new lows

Associated Press NEW YORK Political rancor over immigration boiled over into increasingly


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH St. Paul raccoon set free after scaling 25-story tower MINNEAPOLIS A raccoon that


Politics fuels separation anxiety

Opinion: Need proof that the current controversy over children of undocumented immigrants is more political


‘Zero tolerance’ abandoned for immigrant families

Associated Press MCALLEN, TEXAS The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its


Mourners: Black teen killed by police more than a hashtag

Associated Press SWISSVALE, PA. Classmates and community members Monday honored Antwon Rose Jr.


DeWine should join Kasich in opposing health-care suit

Editorial: Perhaps it’s because he will be leaving office in December, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican,


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Find relief and comfort

Don’t Let Joint Pain Ruin Your Summer!


YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 26

Today is Tuesday, June 26, the 177th day of 2018. There are 188 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Mark Rigby and Cheyanne Tlixon, Salem, boy, June 22.


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Keith Urban: Today on “Tonight


Will Rogers’ wisdom is timely

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Things are mighty heated these days. Tempers are flaring and minds


Stung by tariffs, Harley-Davidson shifts some production overseas

Associated Press MILWAUKEE Production of Harley-Davidson motorcycles sold in Europe will move


SPORTS digest || Former YSU assistant could get Struthers job

Former YSU assistant could get Struthers job STRUTHERS The vacant Struthers High School boys