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Jewish circumcision ceremony connects child ‘to generations’

In the line of work that Dotan Herszage is in, a few tears, some blood and the occasional fainting spell are all part of the job


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Officials wish Trump denial was more forceful

Officials are expressing regret that Trump didn’t more clearly and forcefully deny working on behalf of Russia


Ford and Cadillac SUVs, Toyota sports car star at auto show

SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit’s auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports cars and electric vehicles on the agenda


UK’s May warns Brexit deal rejection would be ‘catastrophic’

Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May has pleaded with lawmakers to accept her deal for leaving the European Union, warning that faith in democracy was at stake


Daughter’s plea draws 50,000 birthday cards for US veteran

When Sue Morse requested on Facebook that friends send her father well-wishes for his Dec. 30 birthday, she expected maybe 160 cards. He got 50,000.


Claudia Hoerig’s sentence could be life in prison

Initially, Brazil refused to send her back, saying the Brazilian constitution does not allow extradition of Brazilian nationals to face criminal charges in other countries.


Struthers has two years to build a fire station

The land for the station has been donated, but the facility’s construction rests on the passage of a fire levy later this year.


Boardman officer dies while off duty

Heather Dobbins was a 16-year veteran of the force.


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Kids show creative side at Lego My Library gathering

Giorgio Restaino, 7, of Poland, picks out the pieces he needs to make his Lego creation at Public Library of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's Lego My Library event Saturday at the Boardman branch.


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STEM is morphing to STEAM at Youngstown’s public library

Children’s technological programs have added “Arts” to its curriculum.


Valley marketing firm built on trio of values celebrates five years in business

Owner Jeff Ryznar traces 898 Marketing’s roots back to his childhood.


Public Input needed on WRTA service

The Western Reserve Transit Authority is reviewing the design of its fixed route service and wants the community’s input.


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Downtown’s DoubleTree by Hilton exceeding expectations

Mark Canzonetta, owner of Bistro 1907, is happy with how business is going at his restaurant’s spot in the Stambaugh Building, now a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel.


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