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Trumbull Children Services honors families for overcoming adversities

Kristen Trumbull and her fiance, Justin Bishop, got a call last summer from Trumbull County Children Services about little twin girls, 6 months old, who had been taken from their mother and father because of abuse.

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Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1

The New York Islanders’ turnaround season is heading to the second round of the playoffs.


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Area long jumpers compete for top numbers

Last year, 22 feet was a good enough mark in the long jump to clinch at least a state runner-up finish in Division III.


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Road work underway throughout the Valley

Warmer weather likely will bring striped orange barrels and cadres of reflective-vested road workers to a roadway near you.


Slow down on highways as construction season unfolds

Slow down on highways as construction season unfolds


Ryan, Johnson file finance reports

Ryan, Johnson file finance reports


Rescue Mission wants to change location for new shelter

Rescue Mission wants to change location for new shelter


Tim Ryan introduces law-enforcement training bill

Tim Ryan introduces law-enforcement training bill


Mahoning commissioners sitting on plate fee measure

Mahoning commissioners sitting on plate fee measure


What you won't see in the Mueller report

What you won't see in the Mueller report


Church sorry for Easter lesson encouraging attacks on pastor

An Ohio church has apologized for an Easter lesson that encouraged students to slap and cut a pastor and spit on him – incidents that were captured in videos and posted online


One man wounded in South Side shooting

One man wounded in South Side shooting


Metal stamping for Cruze replacement parts finished at Lordstown

Metal stamping for Cruze replacement parts finished at Lordstown


Three finalists named in city schools CEO search

Three named finalists in city schools CEO search


Eastern hellbender voted Pennsylvania’s official amphibian

Eastern hellbender voted Pennsylvania’s official amphibian


Struthers man faces charges in attack on girlfriend

Struthers man faces charges in attack on girlfriend


Woman charged in shooting death pleads guilty

She pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of justice.


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Director of the the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District to retire

Greg Kovalchick has been on sick leave since the end of March after an investigation


Sherrod Brown touts proposed tax relief plan

Sen. Brown said the plan would cut taxes for workers and families.


Trumbull Co. coroner IDs body found Friday

Man has been identified as Javaris D. Russell, 33, of Kenmore Avenue Northeast. His death was ruled a homicide.


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Volunteers deliver heart and grace through service

Mercy’s volunteers benefit community


US industrial production slipped 0.1% in March

Industrial production fell in March, pulled down by a drop in mining output.


10 Things to Know for Today

By The Associated Press


'Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actress Georgia Engel dies

'Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actress Georgia Engel dies


Ex-police chief, friend to stand trial on child rape charges

Ex-police chief, friend to stand trial on child rape charges


NOTRE DAME FIRE | Architect: repair could take decades

Architect: Notre Dame repair could take decades


'Mary Tyler Moore Show' actress Georgia Engel dies at 70

'Mary Tyler Moore Show' actress Georgia Engel dies at 70


Jury selection starts in West Side murder case

Couple charged with 2017 shooting death on Oneta Street


Warren Novelis plant celebrates completion of $4.5 million investment

Warren Novelis plant celebrates completion of $4.5 million investment


Storm damage clean-up

As of Monday night, there were 610 Mahoning County residents without power. Youngstown was hit hardest, with 300 reported power outages. Canfield Township had 146 residents still in the dark.


Six people in four vehicles were involved in Thursday’s fatal Warren crash

Six people in four vehicles were involved in Thursday’s fatal Warren crash


Patrolman Chad McGarry promoted to sergeant

RJ Thompson leads Liberty branding project


Creditors seek foreclosure on Flats at Wick

The Dominic Marchionda-owned Flats at Wick LLC has failed to keep up on payments toward the property’s $5.5 million loan, new court filings show.


Green Team eyes more curbside recycling

The plan would discontinue recycling drop-off services in several incorporated municipalities where the proposed curbside recycling carts would duplicate services.


Two arrested within an hour on separate gun charges

Both suspects had 9mm handguns, police said


Two women charged in separate child-endangering incidents Sunday in Warren

Two women charged in separate child-endangering incidents Sunday in Warren


Ryan brings his campaign to Southwest Fla.

The Mahoning Valley congressman is the first Democratic presidential contender to campaign to the Sunshine State.


Youngstown council to consider $500 fee to pick up garbage from major property clean-outs

Council is expected to reject a report recommending raises for its police patrol union


White House targets children

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Even if a White House report is just a pack of lies, it still can


Trump’s refusal to release tax returns fuels suspicion

Editorial: President Donald J. Trump’s mouthpiece was too clever by half – a trait she obviously learned from


Does WikiLeaks founder merit First Amendment protection?

Opinion: By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post WASHINGTON Is Julian Assange a journalist? The Justice


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.74‚àí0.56 Aqua America, .20


President ups attacks with Mueller report due Thursday

Associated Press WASHINGTON The president isn’t waiting. As Washington counts down the final


YSU men’s golf finish S.C. tourney in 10th place

The Penguins finished with a two-round team score of 611


Howland student to earn award for drug-addiction awareness campaign

Howland student to earn award for drug-addiction awareness campaign


2020 Democrats raising less money as donors sit on sidelines

The crowded field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates is showing early signs of money trouble as donors sit on the sidelines to see how the contest unfolds, signaling a drawn-out primary battle lies ahead.


Kenya’s Cherono wins Boston Marathon

Kenya’s Cherono wins Boston Marathon BOSTON Two-time Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa


Hunt Valve wins pacts

Hunt Valve wins pacts SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., dba Union Flonetics, has won


Brown at United Way

Brown at United Way YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, will be at the


Trump seeks mileage for tax cuts at truck company appearance

President Donald Trump played up the benefits of his tax cuts on Monday’s tax filing day, trying to score political points in a state where he aims to turn a narrow defeat in the 2016 presidential race into a victory in his re-election bid next year


Philly evens playoff series with Brooklyn

Ben Simmons got an earful from the Philly crowd


First-time bettor wins $1.2 million

A Wisconsin man who claims to have never placed a bet on sports before he risked $85,000 on Tiger Woods


Tiger’s Woods’ title chase is back underway

Now the question becomes how many more he can win


Cash named YSU MVP

It was the second time in her career that Cash was named the team MVP


Kuberski keeps YSU bowling rolling

When Doug Kuberski assumed the reigns of the Youngstown State women’s bowling program on Dec. 5, he knew he was inheriting a Top-25 team


mlb roundup | Monday’s games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Twins 3 MINNEAPOLIS Teoscar Hernandez hit the go-ahead three-run


Cavs talk to Mosley, Howard about coaching job

The first two coaching candidates set to interview with the Cavaliers have no NBA head coaching experience


WorkSmart set for Wednesday

WorkSmart set for Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN The Younger Women’s Task Force of Youngstown (a branch of


Volunteers deliver heart and grace through service

Sponsored By MERCY HEALTH Last week, organizations both within health care and outside that


worth a look

AUCTIONS Beatitude House will host its 20th annual Wine Taste and Auction at 5:30 p.m. May 3 at


Gucci Mane tickets on sale Thursday

Gucci Mane tickets on sale Thursday YOUNGSTOWN Rap artist Gucci Mane will perform at the


YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 17

Today is Wednesday, April 17, the 107th day of 2019. There are 258 days left in the year.


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city, for the most recent

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city, for the most recent


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, regular meeting, 6 p.m., 100 Wadsworth St. Crestview


Hirschbecks to be honored at champions event

Staff report Poland Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will host its ninth annual


ABC Therapy recognized

ABC Therapy recognized LIBERTY The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence has recognized ABA


nhl roundup | Monday’s playoff games

Hurricanes 5, Capitals 0 RALEIGH, N.C. Carolina waited 10 long years to finally bring the


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