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Northside nurses ratify agreements with Steward
Nurses at Northside Regional Medical Center who are represented by the Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association voted to ratify closure and separation agreements with Steward Health Care, union President Laurie Hornberger said Wednesday night.
Furloughed GM, support workers to get retraining help
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday $875,000 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to assess workforce needs after the second round of layoffs at the General Motors plant in Lordstown.
Adi family sells downtown businesses, facing 'bittersweet' life after deportation
The revitalization that’s taken place in recent years began with a handful of business owners who invested in downtown. Among them was Amer Adi Othman.
Struthers completes street, sidewalk work
Struthers officials announced the completion of several street resurfacing projects during the city council meeting Wednesday.
ABC Water District explains progress at meeting tonight
A significant amount of Monday’s meeting was spent explaining the complex nature of the flooding problems inundating Boardman.
Daniel Fleischer charged in child sex operation
A Brownlee Woods man faces accusations that he coerced two minor victims to engage in sexual conduct, which he recorded and then shared, according to an indictment filed Wednesday in federal court.
Cuffed prisoner escapes from moving Warren cruiser
A city man escaped from a Warren police cruiser early Wednesday after being arrested on a domestic violence charge, but it gave him only 13 minutes of freedom.
Canfield discusses term change proposals in city charter
Canfield discusses term change proposals in city charter
Mercy Health seeks to move Mercy College to Bowling Green State
Mercy Health seeks to move Mercy College to Bowling Green State
Trump Jr. to appear Thursday in Salem for DeWine fundraiser
Trump Jr. to appear Thursday in Salem for DeWine fundraiser
Romance writer accused of killing spouse penned how-to essay
Romance writer accused of killing spouse penned how-to essay
GM recalls over 240,000 vehicles to fix rear-brake problem
GM recalls over 240,000 vehicles to fix rear-brake problem
Ohio woman killed in crash involving police cruiser on chase
Ohio woman killed in crash involving police cruiser on chase
Ex-Ohio cop sentenced to 43 years for sexual assaults
Ex-Ohio cop sentenced to 43 years for sexual assaults
Labor Department gives $875K to assist laid-off GM Lordstown workers
Labor Department gives $875K to assist laid-off GM Lordstown workers
Downtown Circle owner announces plan to sell business
Fidaa Musleh announced on Facebook she plans to sell business and join husband in Jordan
Funding will assess workforce needs after layoffs from GM Lordstown
Funding will assess workforce needs after layoffs from GM Lordstown
Jeff Fager, '60 Minutes' executive producer, steps down
Jeff Fager, '60 Minutes' executive producer, steps down
Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe's capital escalates; 21 dead
Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe's capital escalates; 21 dead
GOP Pa. House speaker calls window for sex abuse lawsuits ’a compromise’
GOP Pa. House speaker calls window for sex abuse lawsuits ’a compromise’
Cincinnati approves bus-only traffic lane pilot program
Cincinnati approves bus-only traffic lane pilot program
SUV crashes into crowd at square in central China, killing 9
SUV crashes into crowd at square in central China, killing 9
Immigrant siblings charged in Mich. dairy co-worker's death
Immigrant siblings charged in Mich. dairy co-worker's death
Columbus bans scooters from sidewalks in emergency order
Columbus bans scooters from sidewalks in emergency order
Ohio awards latest prizes in opioid science challenge
Ohio awards latest prizes in opioid science challenge
Pa. authorities: Deaths of man, woman may be a murder-suicide
Pa. authorities: Deaths of man, woman may be a murder-suicide
Scientists: 2 small earthquakes recorded in Pennsylvania
Scientists: 2 small earthquakes recorded in Pennsylvania
Bruce Springsteen, Seth Meyers headline veterans fundraiser
Bruce Springsteen, Seth Meyers headline veterans fundraiser
Youngstown razes East Side home used as illegal dumping site
Youngstown razes East Side home used as illegal dumping site
Steel Mill Identity Day is next Wednesday in Youngstown
Steel Mill Identity Day is next Wednesday in Youngstown
Akron City Council postpones decision on homeless camp
Akron City Council postpones decision on homeless camp
US officials call teen vaping 'epidemic,' weigh flavor ban
US officials call teen vaping 'epidemic,' weigh flavor ban
Court declines appeal from woman charged with killing 3 sons
Court declines appeal from woman charged with killing 3 sons
Some McDonald's workers vote to strike over sex harassment
Some McDonald's workers vote to strike over sex harassment
Maui hunkers down as Tropical Storm Olivia approaches Hawaii
Maui hunkers down as Tropical Storm Olivia approaches Hawaii
Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit
Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit
Great-grandson to attend fundraiser named for President Taft
Great-grandson to attend fundraiser named for President Taft
HURRICANE FLORENCE UPDATE | Florence now Category 3 storm, still 'dangerous'
Florence now Category 3 storm, still 'dangerous'
Pelini: YSU players must do little things better
Bo Pelini wants his Youngstown State football team to help him so that he can help the team.
Realist master exhibit to open at Butler
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Legends,” an exhibition of life-size paintings by super-realist artist
Teens know the pros and cons
If we think teens are oblivious to the dangers of social media, we might be wrong. According to a
Can ‘SNL’ chief Lorne Michaels invigorate awards show?
An Emmy MAKEOVER Can ‘SNL’ chief Lorne Michaels invigorate awards show? Lorne Michaels hopes to
Attorneys for ex-prosecutor accuse Paul Gains of stall tactics
Martin Desmond’s attorneys object to the county’s attempt to stay discovery in his employment lawsuit
Austintown remembers ‘cost’ of Sept. 11 attacks
Dozens honored first responders and veterans who gave all in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks
Campbell man faces 4th public indecency charge
Shedrick Nichols most recently exposed his genitals at a Boardman hotel, police report.
Mud slows runners in Austintown
South Range’s Nick Millison and Poland’s Gianna Stanich won the Suburban League races.
Expert panel discusses power, race, revitalization during City Club event
City revival experts suggest local organizing and unified local institutional leadership as priorities
YSU FOOTBALL NEWS & NOTES
PROMISING SIGN Youngstown State’s secondary underwent some changes in last Saturday’s 52-17 loss
TCU’s Summers switches to defense
Ty Summers was an all-district, dual-threat quarterback in high school.
Parks employee hired
Parks employee hired AUSTINTOWN Township trustees during their meeting this week hired Carolina

Food sales and dinners through Sept. 19
THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host a drive-through stuffed
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Popcorn for every occasion PERFECT POPS
Family Features No matter what kind of events you have on your social calendar, you can pop up
What’s in the can may surprise you
Family Features Simple, convenient and versatile, canned foods provide an array of options for
Governor’s office to host roundtable
Governor’s office to host roundtable YOUNGSTOWN The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and
Man apologizes, gets probation for threatening cops
Marlin Ostrom told the court he did not mean harm when he went on a Facebook rant against Struthers cops.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Mark and Allyson Turnbull, Poland, boy, Sept. 10. John
Shooting reported
Shooting reported YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a 29-year-old man was shot several times about 6:35
OSU says student died in fall from university garage
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State President Michael Drake is offering condolences after a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Crestview Local School District Vision 2020, 6 p.m., levy meeting, high-school
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Rare translucent lobster is caught off Maine coast, then thrown back STONINGTON,
ODOT proposing another intersection change in Howland
ODOT proposing another intersection change in Howland
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 12
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 12, the 255th day of 2018. There are 110 days left in the year.
Serve up some spice with fun party dishes
Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantly, unique and mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for seconds.
The top five albums on the iTunes charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Kamikaze”:
Hurricane Florence Storm closes in on Carolinas; 1.7M people warned to get out
Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. Motorists streamed in-land on highways converted to one-way

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
Ex-Trump aides push back against ‘Fear’
Associated Press WASHINGTON A new White House tell-all from journalist Bob Woodward, the
Roethlisberger, Haden, DeCastro dealing with injuries
Their availability for the Chiefs game has not been determined
Coroner: Gunman wanted to kill as many as he could
Associated Press CINCINNATI The county coroner on Tuesday described the gunman in the fatal
Smart outraged by early release of kidnapper
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A woman convicted of helping a former street preacher kidnap
Mayor bans department from buying Nike products
Associated Press KENNER, La. The mayor of a New Orleans suburb banned the city’s parks and
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY SOUTH Coastal Carolina (1-1) at Campbell (2-0), 2 p.m. THURSDAY
Airing of grievances at Boardman trustees meeting
Boardman fire department smokes Boardman police in ‘Battle of the Badges’
Experts: Terrorism threat has increased
Associated Press WASHINGTON Extremism poses a greater global threat today than it did 17 years
Trumbull Courthouse bell chimes back into service after long absence
Trumbull Courthouse bell chimes back into service after long absence
Board rejects rail-line request
Board rejects rail-line request WASHINGTON The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has rejected
SPORTS digest
Mount Union athlete killed by falling tree CANTON Authorities say an 18-year-old woman has been
iPhone buzz
Apple expected to unveil bigger, pricier model today By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer
Tuesday’s other Prep sports at a Glance
BOYS SOCCER South Range 1, Lakeview 0 BEAVER TOWNSHIP Quinn Pierson scored the only goal of
US looks back on 9/11 with somber tributes
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans looked back on 9/11 Tuesday with tears and somber tributes