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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


American Samoans sue for birthright citizenship

American Samoans sue for birthright citizenship


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


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Prosecutor says Girard police shooting of 'unhinged' man justifiable

Prosecutor says Girard police shooting of 'unhinged' man justifiable

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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


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Judge orders murder suspect held without bond

Judge orders man suspected in homicide held without bond


Florida teen held, said he wanted to kill kids

Florida teen held, said he wanted to kill kids


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


Bazetta trustees mull use of speed cameras

Bazetta trustees mull use of speed cameras


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


Apple unveils pencil support for cheapest iPad

Apple unveils pencil support for cheapest iPad


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


Man seriously injured in Pa. home explosion dies

Man seriously injured in Pa. home explosion dies


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


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


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UPDATE | Austin Burke sentenced to 58 years in prison

Austin Burke sentenced to 58 years in prison


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


Austintown man charged in stabbing

Austintown man charge in stabbing


Michigan State dean charged, accused of harassing students

Michigan State dean charged, accused of harassing students


Mill Creek golf course set to open Friday

Mill Creek golf course set to open Friday


Cincinnati’s City Hall standoff in week 4 amid racial unease

Cincinnati’s City Hall standoff in week 4 amid racial unease


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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.

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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.


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Boardman school officials formalize financial ‘Plan B’

If levy fails, Boardman school cuts take effect June 30


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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


Facing multiple charges


Earned a 5-star rating


Probing cause of fire


Legislation targets guns


Jailed after threat


Detroit Mercy fires Alexander


Bowyer snaps 190-race losing streak with Martinsville win

It’s his first win driving for SHR


REUNIONS & class notes


US, allies band together to expel Russians over spy case

Associated Press WASHINGTON From Washington to Warsaw, Western nations banded together Monday to


Huskies avenge surprise ouster

UConn routs South Carolina


Correction


NFL considering change to catch rule

James’ non-catch is one reason why


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


Former slugger Belle arrested

Ex-Indian charged with indecent exposure


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


Pirates entering unsure season

GM claims team Pittsburgh be relevant


Man given 35K bond in domestic violence case

Has previous domestic violence conviction in 2015


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


Mom reflects on son who was killed

Was trying to raise money because he had a baby on the way


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


Liberty finally has a new law director

Cherry Poteet take over as Libery law director April 1


Births

Births ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Shikera Jones, Youngstown, girl, March 23. Jazmine Pegues


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


Man exposes himself


Plea in rape of teen


Church to host festival


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


Rookie seeks Final Four tips

Loyola coach making his first appearance in NCAA finals


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


Rotary Club of Youngstown hosts local Rotarian

Rotary Club of Youngstown hosts local Rotarian


Church to host Easter egg hunt