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Abuse survivors make demands to Vatican

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Survivors of clergy sex abuse on Wednesday demanded transparency,


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


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Samsung answers the skeptics with something different Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Samsung


United Methodists confront possible split

Asociated Press The United Methodist Church’s top legislative assembly convenes Sunday for a high-


Minutes show Fed officials noted number of rising threats

Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve policymakers last month noted greater threats to the


In wake of surgery, Cohen’s sentence postponed to May

Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen was


Democrats to file motion to stop Trump declaration

Resolution to stop Trump’s wall effort to be filed Friday Associated Press WASHINGTON House


Police suspect Smollett filed false report of attack

Police suspect Smollett filed false report of attack CHICAGO “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett was


Supreme Court rules that ban on excessive fines also applies to states

Associated Press WASHINGTON Tyson Timbs admitted he’d sold drugs, and he accepted his sentence


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY marriage LICENSEs Kenneth L. McCowin, 53, of 9600 Arthur St., Canfield, and


Hate groups at highest level in 2 decades

Associated Press The U.S. had more hate groups last year than at any point in at least the past


Putin warns US about placement of missiles

Associated Press MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin sternly warned the United States


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield


Fifth Avenue project will be 'transformational'

The goal is to better connect downtown to YSU, a city official says.


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No renewal levy under CEO Mohip

Youngstown Board of Education members will not give their OK to the renewal of a 10.7-mill levy.


Joint Land Use Study for Youngstown Air Reserve Station nears final stages

About 20 people attended the third and possibly final public meeting regarding the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Joint Land Use Study as its consultants prepare to write a draft and then a final report.


Boardman teachers will be notified Friday of their 2019-2020 assignments

School officials say the work needed to complete the district’s realignment plan by June 30 is on target.


Speed-camera company to reimburse Liberty for police OT

Liberty Township will receive a $2,700 monthly reimbursement from Optotraffic to cover the police department’s overtime costs that stem from the township operating its speed-camera program.


Liberty Township to welcome Tim Hortons

Cleveland developer plans to open multiple Tim Hortons in the Valley.


Academic commission hears of progress

Youngstown Academic Distress Commission heard presentations from school leaders about district progress