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Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey’s Kisses candy

A group of bakers say batches of Hershey’s Kisses that don’t have their trademark tip are ruining the look of their desserts


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Christopher’s says goodbye to downtown

Christopher and Shawna Bonacci will continue their catering business and open a food truck.


Local organizations work to keep poor fed, warm through season

Many organizations are in frequent need of food and monetary donations, as well as individuals interested in volunteering.


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YPD begins giving out donated gift cards for the holidays

The donor has provided the cards for the fourth straight year.


Commission asks state to end Niles fiscal emergency

More than four years after millions in deficit spending led to a fiscal emergency declaration from the state auditor, the fiscal commission agrees that Niles has finally righted the ship.


No arrest in child-porn raid

Law-enforcement authorities have been investigating the case since August.


Co-defendant sentenced in murder case

Although he said he did not like it, Judge R. Scott Krichbaum honored a deal Thursday for a reduced sentence with a co-defendant in a June murder case


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Salvation Army ringer inspires shoppers to give

Salvation Army bell ringer Damon Kennedy Sr. of Youngstown sings Christmas carols during his shift at Walmart in Boardman.

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Veteran draws millions in donations for Trump’s border wall

An online fundraiser started by an Air Force veteran to pay for construction of President Donald Trump’s U.S.-Mexico border wall was up to millions of dollars Thursday, bringing further attention to an issue that could lead to a government shutdown.


Chief is subject of probe


Dog bites police officer


Seeking cause of fire


Ryan backs FIRST STEP


Appointments at YSU


Earned accreditation


Brookfield school grant


Feed Our Valley


Safety event set


Home gets 2 grants