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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Officers perceived threat before fatal shooting, Niles chief says

When Matthew Burroughs drove into the Royal Mall apartments with one Niles police cruiser behind him Jan. 2, he “drove toward” multiple other Niles officers already in the complex waiting for him.


Liberty trustee balking at law director's request for 10% raise

One township trustee is concerned about a proposed 10 percent increase for the law director’s pay, citing the township’s fiscal-caution status.


Struthers accepts donated land for fire station

The city took another step at tonight’s city council meeting toward realizing construction of a new fire station.


Adjusters assessing tornado damage today in Bazetta

Insurance adjusters were all over the township assessing damage today after a freak EF1 January tornado skipped across the township and into Cortland on Tuesday morning.


Actor, filmmaker, comic book icon Kevin Smith to speak at YSU

Kevin Smith will be in town during Youngstown’s Comic Con, featuring his New Jersey cohorts Jason Mewes, Ming Chen, Mike Zapcic and Bryan Johnson in July.


Niles council approves final measures to free city of oversight

City council Wednesday unanimously approved the final pieces of legislation required for release from the state-imposed fiscal emergency that has burdened Niles for more than four years.


Ohio packing company recalls pork sausage products

Ohio packing company recalls pork sausage products


Au pairs win $65.5 million settlement in Denver lawsuit

Au pairs win $65.5 million settlement in Denver lawsuit


Police: Woman breaks into Pa. police station, wanted to date cop

Police: Woman breaks into Pa. police station, wanted to date cop


Ohio to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot

Ohio to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot


Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept

Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept


Snow showers will continue through the evening

Snow showers will continue through the evening


No deal reached: Dems say Trump walked out of shutdown meeting

Dems say Trump walked out of shutdown meeting


Pa. lawyer: Coat chewing could’ve thrown off breath test

Pa. lawyer: Coat chewing could’ve thrown off breath test


Denver unveils new system for clearing marijuana convictions

Denver unveils new system for clearing marijuana convictions


Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York

Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York


Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorcing wife after 25 years

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorcing wife after 25 years


Driver accused of fatally hitting Ohio child in stroller indicted

Driver accused of fatally hitting Ohio child in stroller indicted


White House tries to hold jittery GOP in line on shutdown

White House tries to hold jittery GOP in line on shutdown


US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown

US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown


It’s so much more than a game

It’s so much more than a game


Davis YMCA dedicates new youth learning center and after school program

Davis YMCA dedicates new youth learning center and after school program


Kevin Smith will be this year’s Skeggs Lecture Series presenter

Kevin Smith will be this year’s Skeggs Lecture Series presenter


UPDATE | Niles police feared for their safety in firing weapons

Niles police feared for their safety in firing weapons

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Boardman man gets three years for raping special-needs child

Boardman man gets three years for raping special-needs child


Niles man sentenced for using meth in front of kid

Niles man sentenced for using meth in front of kid


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Woman gets probation for role in 2018 murder case

Woman gets probation for role in 2018 murder case


’Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters

’Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters


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Raiders growing up

In the final seconds of Tuesday’s All-American Conference Red opener, Canfield’s Jake Kowal launched a 3-point try that hit the rim and bounced to a Warren Harding player. A basket would have tied the game; instead, the Raiders’ D’Muntize Owens went on to make four free throws to secure a 53-48 victory.


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Regional UAW director vows to fight to keep GM Lordstown open

“When is enough, enough?” UAW Region 2-B Director Rich Rankin asks.


South Range goes inside to beat Struthers

Chris Brooks scored a game-high 14 points and Jaxon Anderson added 13 to lead South Range.


Ryan: Border security is needed, but not a wall

Congressman says technology, not a wall, is needed at the southern border.


President argues for border wall

Democrats accuse Trump of appealing to ‘fear, not facts’.


Poland wins dogfight against Lakeview

Poland senior guard Braeden O’Shaughnessy has a long memory.


Niles tops Girard in defensive battle

The Indians didn’t have an answer for Niles sophomore Doug Foster.


Hubbard trustees plan to place police levies on ballot

Township trustees plan to place two police levies on the May primary ballot in an attempt to alleviate budget woes.


Youngstown board discusses plan to retake control of schools

One board member said now is the time to plan how to resolve issues involving students and taxpayers.


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE | TUESDAY’S RESULTS

BOYS BASKETBALL Boardman 78, Lakeside 51 SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP Ethan Andersen has a season high 18


‘Old school’ detective dies Saturday unexpectedly

Perdue was planning to retire next month, Chief Robin Lees said.


Local neurologist with criminal history dies

An area doctor arrested last April and accused of exposing himself to school children has died.


Boardman Schools Fund awards seven mini-grants

The mini-grants awarded by the Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence offer teachers the chance to test drive innovative technology that can be implemented throughout the district.


Warren man, 22, dies after being found shot in field

Warren man, 22, dies after being found shot in field


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Rare January tornado races through Trumbull County

Here’s what is left of the storage building at Hillside Cemetery after a tornado blew through on Tuesday morning. Kris Parke, the Bazetta Township road superintendent, said he believes about 50 trees were also knocked over in the cemetery.

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Barnes & Noble will host author


Chili cook-off set


Sears receives another reprieve


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, 7:30 a.m., regular meeting, administration building,


WORLD/BUSINESS DIGEST


Cavs’ losing streak hits 10

Pacers unhappy after win in Cleveland


METRO DIGEST


Police: Teenager shot in head while playing Russian roulette

Associated Press AKRON Police said a 17-year-old boy was shot in the head while playing Russian


NFL Browns huddle, zero-in on choice

Kitchens seen as favorite for head coach position Associated Press CLEVELAND One week into


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


YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 9

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2019. There are 356 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. charged in unrelated case

Associated Press NEW YORK The Russian lawyer who attended the Trump Tower meeting that is a


SOCIETY DIGEST


Food sales and dinners through Jan. 16

Food sales and dinners through Jan. 16


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Austintown native drives North High brewing’s success

Accepting sage counsel from a mentor often leads to success in life and business.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


Mayor, governor unveil plans to expand health care

Associated Press SEATTLE Washington’s governor and New York City’s mayor unveiled major


YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Previews of Thursday’s games

MEN Matchup: YSU (5-12, 1-3 Horizon League) at UIC (7-9, 1-2). Tip-off: 8 p.m. at Credit Union 1


Asylum seekers being released quickly

Associated Press SAN DIEGO President Donald Trump says he has ended “catch-and-release” for


RECAPS OF TUESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES

MEN No. 1 Duke 87, Wake Forest 65 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Freshman sensation Zion Williamson


Husted to head office on technology

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov.-elect Mike DeWine says a new office overseeing technology-related


Boardman man charged for shooting, robbery in Campbell

The victim was found half-naked and bleeding from his back by Campbell police officers.


DNA sought from workers after patient gives birth at care facility

Associated Press PHOENIX Police served a search warrant Tuesday to get DNA from all male


Murray leads Penguins to another win

Matt Murry stopped 36 shots as he remains undefeated since returning from injury.


N. Korea leader arrives in China for talks

Associated Press BEIJING North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday at the


Filing: Manafort shared polling data with Russian

Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data


Familiar face in Struthers is new safety-service director

Bob Norris is a retired city police chief.


Ohio deserves more fair House districts by 2020

Editorial: Akron Beacon Journal: On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would take up again the matter


Evangelicals falsely believe they have found a champion in Trump

Opinion: By MICHAEL GERSON Washington Post WASHINGTON By all indications, the reluctant support by


Romney should rein in his ego

Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons What’s with Mitt Romney, the newly minted Republican senator


Charges in break-in


Girl bitten by dog


Ramp closures


Powerstown meeting


Safety results


Vehicle thefts


SPORTS DIGEST


Colten McFadden to kick for YSU


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