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Valley’s 2 U.S. reps greatly differ on tTrump's Obamacare decision

Rep. Tim Ryan called it ‘a shameful act of sabotage’


2 companies will pitch efforts to sell medical marijuana in Youngstown

There are only two dispensary licenses available in Mahoning, Trumbull and Ashtabula counties.


Coroner rules former drug-treatment executive died of drug overdose

The Trumbull County coroner has ruled the death of Thomas Dailey, former drug-treatment executive, to be the result of an accidental drug overdose.


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Saving one from daughter's fate is mom's goal

Amy Giovannoni of Mecca looks at an image of her daughter, Sierra Giovannino Roberts, who died under circumstances related to drugs. Giovannoni was one of the speakers at the Hope, Healing and Recovery event at Mineral Ridge High School Wednesday night.


Truth finally topples Weinstein

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK The allegations against Harvey Weinstein spanned three


Windsor House

Windsor House CANFIELD Windsor House Inc. local owners and operators of 12 nursing homes and


Putting soap in bed is not a crazy idea

Q. People look at me as if I am crazy when I tell them that I keep a bar of soap under my bottom


Puerto Rico power outage limits production Drug shortages possible

By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer The Food and Drug Administration warned U.S. drug


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Researchers study insect bacteria with hopes of creating ... Mosquitoes without malaria

By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) Mosquitoes harbor gut bacteria just


Athlete’s foot cure

Q. It’s been 10 years since I have had any athlete’s foot problem. I’ve always wondered


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Shania Twain: Tonight on “Late


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Benefit walk at YSU promotes heart health

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seeing 4-year-old Phebee DeSalvo in action shows a


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Vindy, other media seek solutions to opioid crisis

If you need help, call 211, a 24/7 line that offers information, referrals and a crisis hotline. Help finder is available at Help Network of Northeast Ohio’s website, helpnetworkneo.org. For help from a crisis text line, text 4hope to 741741.


Praising Premarin for hot flashes

Q. I have been on Premarin for 26 years with no problems whatsoever. Without it, I prayed to die


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Benefit at Lanai Lounge in memory of area man with rare disorder

Michael Covert died at 30 after living with a rare connective tissue disorder