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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
More student housing coming to YSU
Construction on a $10 million student-housing complex near Youngstown State University is expected to start in June.
80-plus artists, vendors expected at weekend tattoo event
There is a story behind every tattoo, and learning it is just one of the things that Hope Sweany, a local tattoo artist, loves about her job.
Whitaker leaves Justice Department
Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has left the Justice Department.
Warren gets 6 more months to use federal funds for firefighters
The federal government has given Warren Fire Department an extra six months to use the remaining money from its Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.
Funding secured for Mauthe Bridge renovation
Village council identified funding for a renovation design of the Mauthe Bridge in Poland Municipal Forest.
Colorado, baker end legal spat over transgender woman's cake
Colorado, baker end legal spat over transgender woman's cake
Sacramento cops who killed Stephon Clark won't be charged
Sacramento cops who killed Stephon Clark won't be charged
Ex-NYC Mayor Bloomberg won't run for president in 2020
Ex-NYC Mayor Bloomberg won't run for president in 2020
Forbes names Kylie Jenner youngest self-made billionaire
Forbes names Kylie Jenner youngest self-made billionaire
Bill would let young Idaho adults carry concealed guns in cities
Bill would let young Idaho adults carry concealed guns in cities
London man seems to be free of HIV in second such case
London man seems to be free of HIV in second such case
As investigations swirl, Trump team prepares to fight
As investigations swirl, Trump team prepares to fight
Trucker gets his beloved dog back after 25 days on the run
Trucker gets his beloved dog back after 25 days on the run
FDA chief Gottlieb steps down after nearly 2 years
FDA chief Gottlieb steps down after nearly 2 years
Counterterror police examine 3 explosive devices in London
Counterterror police examine 3 explosive devices in London
FDA chief Scott Gottlieb steps down after nearly 2 years
FDA chief Scott Gottlieb steps down after nearly 2 years
Cincy council members admit to breaking law on secret texts
Cincy council members admit to breaking law on secret texts
Trump blasts Omar's Israel remarks; Dems condemn all bigotry
Trump blasts Omar's Israel remarks; Dems condemn all bigotry
Ohio man fatally hit friend with car; charged in death
Ohio man fatally hit friend with car; charged in death
New Mexico bill aims to limit immigration detention centers
New Mexico bill aims to limit immigration detention centers
AMA, Planned Parenthood challenge Trump family-planning rule
AMA, Planned Parenthood challenge Trump family-planning rule
Explosive devices found near London airports, train station
Explosive devices found near London airports, train station
UPDATE | Valley lawmakers criticize DeWine for no mention of GM Lordstown
Gov. DeWine promises focus on health issues
$6.3M raised for Pittsburgh synagogue massacre families, survivors
$6.3M raised for Pittsburgh synagogue massacre families, survivors
Pa. man gets life in murder of man killed in front of daughter
Pa. man gets life in murder of man killed in front of daughter
3 Quebec radio stations stop playing Michael Jackson songs
3 Quebec radio stations stop playing Michael Jackson songs
Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy dead at 61
Professional wrestler King Kong Bundy dead at age 61
Patrol made more drug arrests in 2018 than in previous year
Patrol made more drug arrests in 2018 than in previous year
London man is 2nd patient to be free of HIV after transplant
London man is 2nd patient to be free of HIV after transplant
Backlog in processing Medicaid applications delays care
Backlog in processing Medicaid applications delays care
Doc denies ordering outsize painkiller to end patient’s life
Doc denies ordering outsize painkiller to end patient’s life
$10 million student-housing complex coming near YSU
$10 million student-housing complex coming near YSU

House panel opens sweeping probe of Trump and associates
The panel’s list includes two of the president’s sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, and many of his current and former close advisers
In its final vote, Lordstown council says yes to Hallock Young Road relocation
In its final vote, Lordstown council says yes to Hallock Young Road relocation
NAACP rates CEO qualifications
The Youngstown chapter of the NAACP doled out a number of F grades for the new CEO qualifications
Niles shooting-death case bound over to grand jury
Niles shooting-death case bound over to grand jury
Man killed on state Route 5 in Bazetta Township Friday identified
Man killed on state Route 5 in Bazetta Township Friday identified
Support shown for Vienna police
A Mathews school board member alleged that some Vienna police officers were corrupt.
Eli Lilly to sell half-price version of top-selling insulin
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Eli Lilly is offering a half-price version of a top-selling
New governor to deliver 1st State of the State speech
Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to push for an increase in Ohio’s gas tax and promote efforts to fight the opioid epidemic in his first State of the State speech
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 5
Today is Tuesday, March 5, the 64th day of 2019. There are 301 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Austintown school board, executive session regarding personnel, 4:30 p.m., Dr.
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jonas Brothers: Tonight,
worth a look
AUCTIONS St. Lucy Church and St. Rosa de Lima will host a paddle auction at 3 p.m. Sunday at the
Governor selects J.P. Morgan as Mahoning County Court judge
He’ll have to run for the seat in the November 2020 election
Anonymous winner claims $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. The South Carolina lottery says a single winner has stepped
Feds say postal worker stole $47K from mail
Jennifer L. Riccardi, a Cleveland postal worker, is now in the Mahoning County jail.
prep sports at a glance
BOYS GOLF McDonald’s Bokan picks Notre Dame College MCDONALD McDonald High School senior
Dems launch new Trump probe
Broad investigation could set stage for impeachment effort Associated Press WASHINGTON
Under pressure
UK auto industry under siege as Brexit tension escalates Associated Press LONDON Gregory
Candis Wynn of Liberty faces probation violation hearing
Court records show Liberty woman violated probation
GIRLS BASKETBALL Regional games
DIVISION II Region 5 Who: No. 1 Poland (25-0) vs. Akron Buchtel (19-5). Where: Barberton High
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course MONDAY’s RESULTS RACE 1 $18,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $10,000
AT&T shifting its focus to streaming
Associated Press NEW YORK Now that AT&T’s $81 billion takeover of Time Warner is a done deal ,
Trump tightens embargo on Cuba
Associated Press HAVANA The Trump administration announced Monday that it is tightening the six-
Proposed order on campus speech follows wave of complaints
President Donald Trump’s proposed executive order to protect free speech on college campuses follows a growing number of complaints from conservatives that universities are attempting to silence them
At least 23 dead, dozens missing after tornado rips through Ala.
In parts of northeast, winter storm dumps more than a foot of snow Associated Press BEAUREGARD,
Ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper enters presidential race
Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says he’s running for president because he believes he can beat Donald Trump and can “bring people together on the other side and actually get stuff done.”
Hate crimes remain on rise
Opinion: By Gray Ndiaye OtherWords Jussie Smollett, a popular actor and singer-songwriter, was recently
Trump dishonors memory of Ohioan Otto Warmbier
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump’s love for brutal dictators notwithstanding, North Korean strongman Kim
‘Lord of the Lies’ Trump puts nation at risk at home and abroad
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication President Donald Trump is