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Familiar aftermath

Death count from weekend mass shootings rises to 31; Trump places blame on internet, social media


N. Korea fires presumed ballistic missiles

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea continued to ramp up its weapons demonstrations


S&P 500 plunges in worst loss of year

Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss of the year Monday and


Trump vows urgent action after shootings

Associated Press WASHINGTON Speaking out against weekend mass shootings that rocked a nation,


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Chief Finley says fire department has ‘given enough’

Finley takes stand against cuts to fire department


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Democrats want Trump to take action on gun laws

Area Democrats call on the president to take action on strengthening gun laws


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Welfare changes may leave Ohioans without food benefits

Changes proposed by the Trump administration could knock 3.1 million Americans off of food stamps


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Detectives seeking help in Wirt Street murder case

Man shot while walking on street with friend


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Liberty names police dog after Justin Leo

Police dog Leo signed his oath to serve and protect with a paw print


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BLOODBATH AFTERMATH: Reps of Valley call for quick action on guns

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rep. Tim Ryan is calling on Congress to


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YPD: Calls increase slightly, officers do not

City answered almost 73K calls in ‘18


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Car show visitors go the distance to help girl with rare disorder

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Jade Foley expressed her gratitude for the generosity


New Warren history book brings back memories of Warren’s shopping and industrial glory

New Warren history book brings back memories of Warren’s shopping and industrial glory


Ivanka Trump, Carson postpone planned visit to Youngstown

Ivanka Trump, Carson postpone planned visit to Youngstown WASHINGTON In the aftermath of mass


Swift police action in Dayton limited attack to 30 seconds

By DAN SEWELL, JOHN MINCHILLO and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press DAYTON A masked gunman in body


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting, 5 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive.


Youngstown Police

Youngstown Police Total calls answered 201689,185 2017 66,953 2018 72,934 Calls By Beat


Sen. Mitch McConnell trips, breaks shoulder

Sen. Mitch McConnell trips, breaks shoulder LOUISVILLE, Ky. A spokesman for Mitch McConnell says


Report: Iran seizes tanker carrying ‘smuggled fuel’

Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iranian forces seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of


40 rescued migrants brought to Malta

Associated Press MILAN Forty migrants rescued off the coast of Libya were successfully