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Driver of truck carrying brine killed in Mahoning crash

His identity has not been released pending notification of his family


Taylor Swift breaks political silence, backs Tennessee Dems

Music superstar Taylor Swift announced Sunday she’s voting for Tennessee’s Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, breaking her long-standing refusal to discuss anything politics.


Ick factor: NYC so far turns up nose at food-scrap recycling

New Yorkers are so far turning up their noses at the city’s ambitious organics collection program, which has stalled because not enough people are participating in the often-smelly chore of separating out all those table scraps, spoiled meat, rotten vegetables and cut grass.


No Columbus Day in Columbus: City to honor veterans instead

The largest city named for Christopher Columbus has called off its observance of the divisive holiday that honors the explorer, making a savvy move to tie the switch to a politically safe demographic: veterans.


Fla. governor says storm could become Category 2 hurricane

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Michael has gotten a little stronger and is next expected to dump heavy rains over western Cuba in the coming hours before it makes its way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.


Stomping out hate: 1,000 march downtown to launch weeklong, statewide focus on nonviolence

Families, teenagers, young adults, grandparents and people of all colors walked down Wick Avenue through downtown Sunday in the city’s Eighth Annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally that kicked off Ohio Nonviolence Week through Saturday.


Steelers trounce Falcons

Roethlisberger and Brown shine for Pittsburgh


Property values increase throughout Trumbull County

Northern townships saw particularly strong gains


Browns beat Ravens in OT

Greg Joseph kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime.


Columbus ends tradition of celebrating Columbus Day

City workers will have Veterans Day off instead


'Venom,' 'Star' combine for biggest Oct. box office ever

Those two films alone raked in more than $120 million this weekend


Kasich predicts good year for Democrats after Kavanaugh debacle

The Senate leader said the chamber will not be irreparably harmed


Limousine blows stop sign, crashes, kills 20

It is the deadliest traffic accident in at least a decade in the U.S.


Ravenous Baltimore defense next for Browns

Baker Mayfield faces a major challenge in his first home start today as the Browns host the Ravens.


Madrigal Christmas dinner and show

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Christmas Madrigal Dinner and Show, performed by Tapestries of Ohio,


Blaney tries to move in NASCAR title hunt

Ryan Blaney hopes to stamp himself a contender in the next round of the playoffs.


‘Walking Dead’ star Andrew Lincoln will try his hand at directing

If YOu Watch What: Season 9 premiere of “The Walking Dead” When: 9 p.m. tonight Where: AMC


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Essential ingredients of Plaza Donuts will stay the same

New owners of Plaza Donuts plan new drinks, locations and donut types.


The eighth annual Nonviolence Parade and Rally is today

It’s the kickoff event for Nonviolence Week in the Mahoning Valley


Tuesday is the last day to register for the general election

Early voting in Ohio starts Wednesday


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