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Wildlife roam where US once forged its deadliest weapons

Associated Press DENVER From a tiny Pacific island to a leafy Indiana forest, a handful of sites


Leaked memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos

Associated Press LONDON Secret British government documents have warned of serious disruptions


IS claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63

IS claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63 KABUL, Afghanistan The suicide bomber stood


The radicalization of James Reardon Jr.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Reporter Graig Graziosi had met and interviewed James Reardon Jr. on multiple


Trumbull and Mahoning counties hard hit after storms move through area

Staff report WARREN As of 8 p.m. Sunday, more than 5,500 FirstEnergy customers were without


politics Trump dismisses worries of recession

President also offers strong economic outlook Associated Press BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J.


Amusement park in Ohio to debut new steel roller coaster

Amusement park in Ohio to debut new steel roller coaster


Ohio State to aid farmers needing emotional, financial help

Ohio State to aid farmers needing emotional, financial help


Summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard


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Long-time Youngstown mayor and Liberty administrator, Pat Ungaro, dies

Long-time Youngstown Mayor and Liberty Township Administrator Patrick Ungaro, who died of cancer early Saturday morning, is remembered by family and friends as humble and honest.


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Jamaican immigrant revives S. Side neighborhood through gardens, restorations

When William Johnson walked into his prospective new home in 2011, he noted immediately that he could see the sky, very clearly, through his roof.


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Penguin City team reflects on first year of business

Richard, left, and Aspasia Bernacki, both owners of Penguin City Beer, and Michael Pontikos, the company's brand manager, in front of the bar at the B&O Station in Youngstown, earlier this month.


METRO DIGEST || School strike set over climate change

School strike slated in Youngstown over climate change YOUNGSTOWN Climate Strike Youngstown will


New changes for Ursuline High School students

Ursuline High School starts school Aug. 22


Ryan, who won’t qualify for next presidential debate, criticizes the process

He has no plans now to end his presidential bid


Wagon Wheel issues persist

By JESSICA HARDIN jhardin@vindy.com boardman The Wagon Wheel Motel on Market Street has


Children celebrate park improvements

More improvements are in the works.


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Pluchinsky cruises; Harris gets ace

Joe Cilone reacts after hitting the ball during play on Day 2 of The Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament Saturday at Youngstown Country Club.


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New Middletown white nationalist charged with threats against JCC

James P. Reardon Jr. faces telecommunications harassment and aggravated menacing charges after authorities say he made a threat on Instagram that tagged the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown.


Edmunds compares 2019 Ford F-150 and Ram 1500

By DAN EDMUNDS Edmunds Ford’s F-Series has dominated the full-size pickup sales race for as long