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Valley needs Ryan, Johnson in Congress more than ever

Editorial: Between the two of them, congressmen Tim Ryan and Bill Johnson have 24 years in the House of

Poetry - Broken shards and new beginnings

This is a love story.

#MeToo inspires wave of old misconduct reports to colleges

For 35 years, Ruth D’Eredita tried to dismiss her former professor’s behavior – the way he touched her, groped her and kissed her. But last year, as dozens of women came forward to share similar encounters with powerful men, she started to see her memories differently.

SDSU too much for Penguins in 36-7 victory

By BRIAN DZENIS bdzenis@vindy.com Youngstown State’s offense left the Penguins out in the cold for a 36-7 loss to No. 2-ranked South Dakota State. Despite outgaining the Jackrabbits 344-331 in total yardage, three scoreless trips to the red zone doomed the Penguins (2-4, 1-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference).

Something for everyone at annual Fall Festival

CANFIELD Whether creating something melodramatic, macabre or mischievous, Ron Roberts is neither shy about nor technical when explaining the secret behind his sharp creativity. “Patience, practice and tools,” the Salem man said to a youngster who inquired about how he had come up with precise and detailed ridges, grooves and curves that added a thick layer of realism to faces he carved in several pumpkins. Roberts’ talents were among the attractions that drew the interest of many people who attended the yearly Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday afternoon at White House Fruit Farm, 9249 Youngstown-Salem Road (U.S. Route 62).

Growing a beard led Bill Grischow to grow a business

STRUTHERS When Bill Grischow started growing out his beard last summer, he invested in some products to keep his facial hair looking nice. He tried different types of balms and oils, but was dissatisfied with all of them. Some were too oily; others weren’t oily enough.

Trumbull County manufacturing still recovering from recession

Former MS Consultant official at heart of corruption probe

YOUNGSTOWN A former employee at MS Consultants Inc. allegedly provided payments and benefits to ex-Youngstown Finance Director David Bozanich for at least 10 years during which the city awarded the company multiple projects worth millions of dollars.