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Contentious questioning, closing arguments close out testimony in Hoerig murder trial
Claudia Hoerig dueled with Chris Becker, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, during cross-examination Wednesday afternoon in her aggravated-murder trial, then sat and listened as one of her attorneys dueled with Becker and Prosecutor Dennis Watkins in closing arguments.
State officials in awe of Fitch's Purple Star Room
Of the 142 Purple Star schools in Ohio, Austintown Fitch is the only one with a dedicated space for military-connected students, ODE officials said Wednesday.
Liberty student arrested on 3 felonies in assaults of staff, cop, nurse
The student said he was on LSD, police say.
Youngstown man jailed on attempted murder charge
Christopher J. Adkins’ sister told police Adkins stabbed her husband after he confronted Adkins about abusing his sister's dog.
Struthers adjusts condemnation, demolition laws
The changes come as the city seeks to acquire two properties downtown.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Penguin’s 100th tap
Penguin’s 100th tap YOUNGSTOWN Penguin City Beer’s 100th tap will be located at the St. George
Youngstown officials reduce projected general-fund deficit
They’ll meet again Feb. 7 to discuss further cuts.
METRO DIGEST || Search for new Youngstown schools CEO
Youngstown City Schools could have its new chief executive officer selected by late April.
Two Hubbard councilmen, businessmen run for mayor
Both candidates have years of experience in business.
Deceased officer’s daughter receives police escort to school
Olivia Dobbins, with stepmother Jennifer and dad T.J., walks to her new school, East Palestine Elementary. A contingent of local officers were there to escort her to her first day of class.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Valley’s unemployment rate rises in December
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent in December from December 2017’s rate of 5.8 percent
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.300.53 Aqua America, .20
Manafort denies lying to investigators
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman on Wednesday
Trump delays SOTU address
Pelosi rescinded House invitation Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said
Nurse arrested in woman’s pregnancy
Associated Press PHOENIX A nurse who was supposed to be looking after an incapacitated woman at
government shutdown Under pressure
Dems prepare own border security package shunning Trump’s demand for $5.7B for wall Associated
Police: 5 fatally shot inside Fla. bank, suspect arrested
Associated Press SEBRING, Fla. A gunman opened fire inside a Florida bank Wednesday, killing
crisis in venezuela Opposition leader declares himself interim president
Socialist Nicolas Maduro retaliates by breaking off relation with US Associated Press CARACAS,