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Niles murder case going to trial Jan. 7

Niles murder case going to trial Jan. 7


Questions linger after delay in Flynn sentencing

Associated Press WASHINGTON The delayed sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn did more than just


Port authority expresses support for Lordstown workers

Two Mahoning County grants move forward in state application process


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Suit alleges Facebook misled users about data security

Associated Press WASHINGTON The District of Columbia has fired the latest legal salvo against


Court rejects condemned killer’s challenge of court costs

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected arguments on behalf of a death row inmate who wanted his court-ordered payments adjusted, saying he’s so poor he can’t afford new shoes or boots


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Fed lifts rates for 4th time this year

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the


Kasich vetoes gun bill, bars gender identity discrimination

Outgoing Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich acted as expected Wednesday to veto a bill expanding gun-owner rights and, in a surprise move, also expanded a years-old anti-discrimination order to include gender identity


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NEWSMAKERS Lin-Manuel Miranda challenged by dancing in ‘Poppins’ sequel NEW YORK Working on


Senate passes funding measure

House expected to vote before Friday deadline Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate approved


‘Economic uncertainty’ surrounds GM announcement, including hospital project

Mercy Health says the “economic uncertainty” caused by the announced idling of the GM Lordstown assembly plant this March has put a hold on plans to build a $250 million St. Joseph Warren Hospital in the proposed Enterprise Park development near Eastwood Mall.


Poland group home neighbors defend ordinance, community

Neighbors of the group homes in Poland Village showed up at Tuesday’s meeting to defend their community and voice support for a controversial piece of legislation being considered by council.


VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Four candidates for Youngstown finance director

The interim finance director and the Mahoning County treasurer are among the four.


Retiring dog warden commended for improving kennel facilities, procedures

Today, 98 percent are adopted, a rate that allows it to call itself a “no-kill” facility by Humane Society standards.


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Nearly 400 hams and turkeys donated for local families

Operation Feed the Hungry, an annual event in its eighth year, is organized by the Columbus-based Buckeye Health Plan


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Helpful tips for purchasing your holiday sparkling wines

The holiday season is in full swing now and many Valley residents are planning their holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations.


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Boardman High School will provide musical holiday entertainment

Boardman student Amari Williams practices Tuesday for the Holiday Jazz Concert. The performance will take place Thursday.

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Canfield board will allow spring break sports teams’ trips

At times, the discussion became heated as parents, coaches and players sought approval for the trips.