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GM cuts Lordstown crew but boosts plant in Mexico

Editorial: General Motors has added insult to the economic injury it is causing the Mahoning Valley with the


Volunteers continue cleanup efforts at Lincoln Park today

A hardy group of about 30 volunteers braved the rain and poison ivy today to continue an effort to reclaim Lincoln Park from the dumping ground for tires, garbage and debris of all kinds it had become and return it to the natural gem it once was.


Future brides, prom-goers snag designer gowns at Goodwill prices

It’s no secret that planning a wedding often takes a tremendous amount of time, money and attention to detail, but Megan Deskin has already experienced an early dose of wedding bliss.


Dow dropping GE for Walgreens after 100-plus years

General Electric will be dropped from the Dow Jones industrial average next week, ending the conglomerate’s more than 100-year run in the 30-company blue chip index.


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Red-hot Scrappers off to record start

The Scrappers (7-1) have the best record in the New York-Penn League.

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Participants say inaugural Valley trip to D.C. was success

"I think we made a lot of progress educating our federal officials on our priorities," chamber VP said.


Sexton opts for Irving’s old jersey number

Collin Sexton made quite a first impression by deciding to take No. 2.


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Teen Straight Talk celebrates its 30th anniversary

The anniversary celebration dinners is at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Avalon Inn and Resort in Howland.


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Supreme Court rejects reinstating Yavorcik law license

The court didn’t explain why it declined the request.


Altman: Cavaliers having ‘good dialogue’ with LeBron’s team

LeBron James has until June 29 to tell the team if he will pick up his $35.6 million option for next season or become a free agent.


Aqua Ohio reassures Struthers customers

The company says there’s no threat to public health and that customers shouldn’t be concerned


Bieber’s pitching music to Tribe’s ears

Rookie Shane Bieber struck out nine in a career-high seven innings.


Foreign students end yearlong sojourn in Valley

Three Mahoning County foreign exchange students will bid adieu to their American lifestyle of the last 10 months.


SPORTS DIGEST || Liberty football players make commitments

Liberty football players make commitments liberty Two former Liberty High School football


Pop singer mounts U.S. tour on his own terms Sam Smith style

If YOU GO Who: Sam Smith When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus Tickets: $35


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Dawes Album: “Passwords” Grade: B California band Dawes dip their observant takes on our days


METRO DIGEST || Crash kills North Jackson woman

A two-car crash killed 79-year-old Rachel Wood of North Jackson after a driver failed to yield Friday evening at the intersection of Blott and Rosemont roads.


METRO DIGEST || Woman charged with child endangering

The mother of twin girls who suffered serious injuries, including broken bones, is charged with two counts of child endangering. The girls are nearly 8 months old.


Poland library seeks new cafe

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has called for proposals to lease and operate the cafe at the Poland Library.


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Supercharged auto buffs get SuperNats off to wet start

Bob Howell of Wintersville shows off the Triumph Mayflower he rebuilt. Howell’s souped-up sedan was on display Friday, the first day of the Hot Rod Super Nationals at Canfield Fairgrounds.


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