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No employees at fault in jail hanging, sheriff says

A review determined deputies and medical staff took all appropriate steps, the sheriff said.


Smith’s floor game powers Fitch over Boardman

Randy Smith had 16 of his 25 points and Chris Brown scored all 12 of his in the first half.


Capitols blast sluggish Phantoms

The Youngstown Phantoms were no menace against the last-place team in the USHL Eastern Conference.


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Frigid temperatures expected for New Year’s celebrations

There's no end in sight for the current cold snap, the meteorologist said.


Truck World plans to expand Girard Shell station, pending council’s approval

Council will vote on a resolution to rezone properties, which would allow Truck World to expand the Shell gas station


South Range stays unbeaten with defensive effort

Something had to give Friday night when Springfield hosted unbeaten South Range.


Tormenting contestants? Ellen DeGeneres is game

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Ellen DeGeneres, known for keeping her comedy


Aging stars bond on ‘Better Late Than Never’

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES George Foreman connected with the family of


Top books of 2017 Shaped by politics

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK For book readers in 2017, the choice was often


Year’s box office drops, but still impressive

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES After two consecutive record-breaking years at the


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Judge Milich plans to be busy in retirement

He was first appointed to the bench in 1999.


December auto sales to decline

Manufacturers will release their December and total year sales on Wednesday.


BUSINESS DIGEST || Aqua Ohio offers advice to avoid frozen pipes

Aqua Ohio is encouraging its customers to take steps to prevent frozen pipes inside their homes during cold weather.


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YPD employee retires after 32 years

She worked for six different chiefs and was a secretary for 11 years to former chief Randall Wellington. She ended her career as a grant writer for the department.


METRO DIGEST || Final tour for WRTA holiday bus

WRTA holiday bus YOUNGSTOWN Western Reserve Transit Authority’s holiday bus will make its final


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2017: Opioids, Ma’lik, growth drew attention

The brothers behind Whistle & Keg, Mike and Joe Thomas, stand outside their new bar on Federal Street in downtown Youngstown. The pour-your-own beer bar opened in October.


Laura Brown, Matthew Miller to marry in May

Laura Brown, Matthew Miller to marry in May

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Sara Wenger, Jack Daugherty are engaged

Sara Wenger, Jack Daugherty are engaged

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Catholic War Veterans sponsor fundraiser

Catholic War Veterans sponsor fundraiser

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Looking forward to 2018

As we prepare for a fresh start in 2018, it’s time to take stock of what we learned over the past 12


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