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Expect another huge blob of algae on Lake Erie this summer

Expect another huge blob of algae on Lake Erie this summer


OVI checkpoint scheduled in Mahoning County

OVI checkpoint scheduled Friday in Mahoning County


Champion boy, 3, dies after mower accident Monday

Champion boy, 3, dies after mower accident Monday


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


No summer school today at Chaney, Rayen Early College Middle School

Chaney, Rayen Early College Middle School closed today


Warren mayor offended by legislation that sets pay-rate criteria for top job

Warren mayor offended by legislation that sets pay-rate criteria for top job


Exhibition to feature concert photos by Valley photographers

The exhibition will run through Aug. 24 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the dedication of David Grohl Alley on Aug. 1, 2009.


Youngstown mayor, others on task force, release affordable housing report

The report lists five housing policy recommendations


Canfield trustees hear about flooding complaints

One man is considering selling his home if flooding can’t be stopped.


Sugarpan Bakery in Campbell

The Campbell bakery was born from a woman’s desire to make a great cake for her parents’ anniversary.


25 years of cool: Yambar’s Mr. Beat comic takes a bow

Before Chris Yambar hit the big time in the comic-book industry by getting hired as a writer for Bart Simpson comics, he was working on his own character – a coffee-drinking cool cat named Mr. Beat.


Mahoning County commissioners talk flood relief

FEMA representatives will be in Boardman starting Friday; federal low-interest loans are also available


Travis Fryman’s son leads Cyclones to rout of Scrappers

Branden Fryman had four hits, stole two bases, scored twice and had two RBIs.


Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding Hpuse Bill 70

Oral arguments will be heard Oct. 23 for the fight against House Bill 70 in the Ohio Supreme Court


Trumbull commissioners issuing $1.5 million in bonds for radio system

Trumbull commissioners issuing $1.5 million in bonds for radio system


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Summer Fest perfect time to visit Youngstown's cultural gems

Alec Toporcer and his sister Halle Toporcer sit atop the rock at Youngstown State University during the 2017 edition of the Summer Festival of the Arts.


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Camping, other family activities highlight today’s Trumbull fair

George Snider and his wife, Dolly, of Warren, and several of their grandchildren are spending the week in their camper at the Trumbull County Fair campsite near the horse barns. The children are, from left, Peyton Auxier, 8, Junior Auxier, 10, and Madison Lindus, 9. The fair ends Sunday.


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Canfield 11-12 Little League team forces decisive game

Canfield's Drew Snyder (10) and Aidan Radinsky fist-bump after Snyder scores during their game against Boardman at Field of Dreams in Boardman on Wednesday night.


Eric Ungaro interviewed for book on opioids in Ohio

Poland Township Trustee Eric Ungaro displays the book, “Not Far From Me: Stories of Opioids and Ohio.” In it, he discusses his brother Sean’s death by overdose and how it affected his family.


Trade deadline looms after All-Star break

Baseball ramps up again this weekend, and a handful of contenders have a lot of work to do.


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