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Puerto Rico relief efforts are underway throughout Mahoning County

Local groups gather aid for Puerto Rico


Aid flows into Puerto Rico, but many still lack water, food

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Thousands of Puerto Ricans were finally getting water and


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Boardman High drummers gear up for Drum Night

Boardman Drum Night scheduled for Monday

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Adoption, humane services continue at Animal Charity

The Jean Kelty Veterinary Clinic at Animal Charity of Ohio will close on Oct. 6, but the shelter will continue providing other services.


Alchemy Acres purchases castle-like facility for animals

Alchemy Acres purchases castle-like facility for animals

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Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard

Summary of police activity in Hubbard for week of Sept. 23.


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Struthers students report from sidelines

Struthers bring back on 90.7 WKTL-FM for the first season in more than 10 years


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UPDATE - Police now know ID of dead man

City police know the identity of a man found dead Thursday evening in a wooded area on Tippecanoe Avenue and were working Friday night to notify his family.


Feds target man who asked for ‘sniper rifle’

The man misidentified himself as a citizen on forms, ATF says.

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Youngstown schools' Mohip, Adair spar over legal costs

“Taxation without representation is the battle cry,” said school board member Jackie Adair.


Youngstown board OKs $1.25M loan to film movie here

The movie is to start filming next month.


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Orthodox church in Campbell to celebrate 100 years

Archbishop to visit for weekend ceremonies.


Youngstown most distressed small, mid-sized city in the U.S.

The Distressed Communities Index recently released by the Economic Innovation Group shows the county, zip code, state and congressional districts distress levels.


Former Niles mayor seeks separate trial from former auditor

Ralph Infante wants his case dismissed or separated from Nader's.


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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


Painting pumpkins for the Children’s Miracle Network

Youngstown State University’s Guinathon organization will host the first Paint the Pumpkin event


METRO DIGEST || Animal Charity vet clinic closing

Vet clinic closing YOUNGSTOWN Animal Charity of Ohio, 4140 Market St., announced Tuesday via a


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Jewish community observes Yom Kippur tonight

Raquel Allison, 12, blows the shofar for her class Thursday at the Jewish Community Center in Liberty before Yom Kippur.


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,