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Stories published March 27, 2018
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Sen. Brown details federal funding to combat opioid epidemic today in Y'town
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat of Cleveland, visited the Mahoning Valley to discuss funding to combat the opioid epidemic that is included in a new federal spending bill.
Boardman chef felt called to open Bistro in new downtown hotel
When Mark Canzonetta walked into the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Youngstown, he knew he had to be a part of it.
Bazetta trustees hear presentation on traffic cameras
By all outward signs, the Bazetta Township trustees are not moving forward any time soon with having Blue Line Solutions of Tennessee provide the township with traffic cameras.
Trumbull commissioners hire Y'town official as county administrator
The Trumbull County commissioners made a surprise move Tuesday, announcing their intent to hire Atty. Rebecca Gerson, deputy Youngstown law director, to become county administrator and fill two other positions.
Citizenship question added to 2020 census draws protest
Decision to add citizenship question to census draws protest
Lepore-Hagan helps sponsor bill to fix Ohio's water infrastructure
Lepore-Hagan helps sponsor bill to fix Ohio's water infrastructure
Chris Amill named Chaney High School football coach
Chris Amill named Chaney High School football coach
Neighbor convicted in Ohio college student’s killing
Neighbor convicted in Ohio college student’s killing
$1.27 million settlement proposed in Ohio State Fair death
$1.27 million settlement proposed in Ohio State Fair death
Brown visits Youngstown to announce new federal opioid funding
Sen. Sherrod Brown visits Youngstown to announce new federal opioid funding
Local unemployment down across Mahoning Valley in February
Local unemployment down across Mahoning Valley in February
Prosecutor says Girard police shooting of 'unhinged' man justifiable
Prosecutor says Girard police shooting of 'unhinged' man justifiable
Fertility clinic: Alarm was turned off on failed embryo tank
Fertility clinic: Alarm was turned off on failed embryo tank
Pa. school board votes 8-2 against NRA grant for rifle team
Pa. school board votes 8-2 against NRA grant for rifle team
Judge orders murder suspect held without bond
Judge orders man suspected in homicide held without bond
Mahoning commissioners set Wednesday staff meetings
Mahoning commissioners set Wednesday staff meetings
Mansfield police: Woman made lewd comments to Easter Bunny
Mansfield police: Woman made lewd comments to Easter Bunny
Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret
Yucky ducky? Study reveals bath-time toy's dirty secret
Trumbull commissioners to vote Wednesday on filling administrator position
Trumbull commissioners to vote Wednesday on filling administrator position
US stocks veer broadly higher, adding to big prior-day gains
US stocks veer broadly higher, adding to big prior-day gains
Pa. parents convicted of manslaughter in pneumonia death of girl
Pa. parents convicted of manslaughter in pneumonia death of girl
2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded along Maine-Canada border
2.2 magnitude earthquake recorded along Maine-Canada border
2 officers in black man's fatal La. shooting won't be charged
2 officers in black man's fatal La. shooting won't be charged
Clown for Congress aims to unseat GOP Rep in South Carolina
Clown for Congress aims to unseat GOP Rep in South Carolina
Federal judge approves new Cleveland police policy forbidding racial profiling
Federal judge approves new Cleveland police policy forbidding racial profiling
Heineken pulls light beer commercial after racism complaints
Heineken pulls light beer commercial after racism complaints
House speaker hopes Russian hacker will be sent to America
House speaker hopes Russian hacker will be sent to America
Michigan State dean charged, accused of harassing students
Michigan State dean charged, accused of harassing students
Cincinnati’s City Hall standoff in week 4 amid racial unease
Cincinnati’s City Hall standoff in week 4 amid racial unease
Boardman man arrested after threatening woman, running with baby while drunk
Boardman man arrested after threatening woman, running with baby while drunk
Grand jury in Ohio won’t indict 2 police officers who shot black man
Grand jury in Ohio won’t indict 2 police officers who shot black man
Retired Supreme Court justice urges repeal of Second Amendment
Retired Supreme Court justice urges repeal of Second Amendment
Decision to add citizenship question to census draws protest
Decision to add citizenship question to census draws protest
Today's Youngstown school board meeting is canceled
Today's Youngstown school board meeting is canceled
YSU's McNutt sees spring progress
YSU's co-defensive coordinator-secondary coach was pleased with the way the Penguins performed during their recently completed spring drills.
Youngstown alums will compete in Frozen Four
Seven former Youngstown Phantoms are two wins away from winning a NCAA hockey championship.
Kennedy three-peats, Sharon falls in final
Kennedy Catholic reached a new high, while Sharon fell short.
Boardman school officials formalize financial ‘Plan B’
If levy fails, Boardman school cuts take effect June 30
Chaney student applies school lessons to emergency
Mikese Stevens was listening to music on the way to school March 19 when he noticed something was wrong with a fellow bus passenger
US, allies band together to expel Russians over spy case
Associated Press WASHINGTON From Washington to Warsaw, Western nations banded together Monday to
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $11,100 - 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, MCL $7,500
US stocks rally; techs help Dow surge 669
Associated Press News that the U.S. and China are open to negotiating to avert a trade war put
White House: Trump thinks Daniels lied about threat
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Monday said President Donald Trump has
Girl at center of ’54 school segregation ruling dies
Associated Press TOPEKA, KAN. Linda Brown, who as a Kansas girl was at the center of the
PULSE NIGHTCLUB ATTACK Judge rules against shooter’s widow
Associated Press The revelation that the Pulse nightclub shooter’s father was an FBI informant
Musk’s focus on Mars is foolish
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Will Mars save humanity? Or will our savior be billionaire Elon
prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL Ursuline 2, NDCL 1 STRUTHERS Vince Armeni had two hits for the Irish (2-0), including
Trump is on rough road with infrastructure plan
Editorial: There are three compelling questions we want President Donald J. Trump to answer when he shares his
newsmakers
newsmakers Report: Level of fentanyl in Prince was exceedingly high MINNEAPOLIS A toxicology
Girard officials discuss speeding tickets, mutual aid
Girard officials discuss speeding tickets, mutual aid
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Alicia Keys: Tonight on “Tonight
Poll: Americans open to Trump’s planned talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans appear open to President Donald Trump’s surprise decision
Ohio baby sitter charged with murder
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio A southwestern Ohio baby sitter accused of abusing a 3-year-old
Study downplays medical bankruptcies
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Medical bills can push patients over the financial cliff, but a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, 7:30 p.m., special meeting, administration
BUSINESS DIGEST || Carrabba's closes
Carrabba’s closes BOARDMAN After 13 years in business, the Boardman Carrabba’s restaurant has
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 27
Today is Tuesday, March 27, the 86th day of 2018. There are 279 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
METRO DIGEST || Award funds for YSU
Award funds for YSU YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, on Monday announced a
Daughter of man up for parole disputes accuracy of prosecutor’s arguments
Daughter of man up for parole disputes accuracy of prosecutor’s arguments
Celery seed extract works wonders
Q. I’ve had knee pain for the past 10 years or so. Taking turmeric helped it quite a bit. I also
Health screening
Health screening WARREN Warren City Health District, 258 E. Market St., is offering a two-part
Remington seeking bankruptcy protection
Associated Press Remington, the storied gun maker that began turning out flintlock rifles when
Hillary should shush until Nov. 7
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication Hillary Clinton has been the target of gratuitously
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1245.761.05 Aqua America, .71