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Dems see opening on economy, resist cheering recession By JULIE PACE AP Washington Bureau Chief

Work begins on Ariz. replacement fencing

Associated Press PHOENIX Construction on a 2-mile portion of replacement fencing funded thanks

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NEWSMAKERS Sarah Sanders hired by Fox News NEW YORK Former White House press secretary Sarah

Female backers try to sell Trump’s message

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa President Donald Trump’s campaign is rallying and training a

Calif. sails toward biggest salmon harvest in years

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Trolling off the California coast, Sarah Bates leans over the

brazil Concern escalates over Amazon wildfires

Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Amid global concern about raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil’s

Feds indict Boardman teen for threats

Threatening to shoot agents isn’t protected speech, a US attorney said.

DoubleTree operator sues film company

“Roadkill McGillicutty” producers reserved more than 1,600 rooms at the hotel last year for movie filming that never happened, a new suit claims.

Consultant: Wastewater fund not in jeopardy until 2020

The city is spending a considerable amount of money from its wastewater fund for federally mandated improvement projects, and the fund could be in trouble next year if nothing is done, a financial consultant told city council Wednesday.

METRO DIGEST || Car hits bicyclist

Car hits bicyclist CORTLAND A bicyclist hit by a car on state Route 88 near the intersection of

Port authority approves financing for several Mahoning County developments

Among the projects is a third phase of University Edge student housing at YSU, and a new entrance gate at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna.

Claudia Hoerig appeal, filed late, says there was unsufficient evidence to convict

The appeal says Hoerig should get a new trial because the jury’s guilty verdict on aggravated murder was not supported by sufficient evidence, the trial judge “repeatedly permitting [prosecutors] to make arguments during opening statements, and ruling against the defense on whether certain evidence should be admitted.”

Rise Recovery facilities are in Warren and Liberty

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN ONE Health Ohio conducted a symbolic ribbon-

Eicher, RWB lead a strong lineup for a ... Songfest showcase

JD Eicher, above and his band, Red Wanting Blue, Paul Pfau, who had a successful stint on TV’s “The Voice” a few years ago, and the Latin-tinged rockers the Labra Brothers will perform at JD’s Summer Songfest.

Hand’s mental lapse costs Indians victory in 10th inning against Mets

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko delivers against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, in New York.

Community says goodbye to former Mayor Patrick Ungaro

Friends and guests greet Patrick Ungaro’s family during his calling hours Wednesday in St. Edward Church. Hundreds of friends, family and local and state officials came to pay their respects to the former Youngstown mayor Liberty Township administrator.