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Facebook expands local news feature

Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is cautiously expanding a feature that shows people local


METRO DIGEST || 9-vehicle crash

9-vehicle crash SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. Several people were injured and a portion of U.S. Route 422


BUSINESS digest

Nominations for MVYP 25 Under 35 YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals


Holiday period had fewest Ohio traffic deaths since 1991

Associated Press COLUMBUS The State Highway Patrol says six people were killed in Ohio traffic


Clash spotlights use of force at border

Associated Press EL PASO, Texas U.S. Border Patrol agents near Tijuana, Mexico, faced a choice


Trump dismantling US climate efforts as warnings grow dire

President Donald Trump has moved steadily to dismantle Obama administration efforts to rein in coal, oil and gas emissions, even as warnings grow — from his own administration and others — about the devastating impact of climate change on the U.S. economy as well as the Earth.


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


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Warren woman wins Valley Soup event to make comfort blankets

Allison Smith, left, of Shepherd of All God’s Children in Warren, celebrates after her Fleece Time project won the Valley Soup micro-funding event Tuesday at Christ Episcopal Church in Warren.


State lifts corrective action plan for Youngstown schools

Distress commission questions some district expenses including sports


Poland teachers to see salary increases

The agreement approved by the Poland Board of Education at Monday night’s meeting includes salary increases for Poland’s teachers.


Mineral Ridge property owner wants judge to decide who owns sewer line

A property owner who built a sewer line on St. Mary’s Drive in Mineral Ridge more than a decade ago has asked a judge to decide who owns it.


Judge denies Girard and BLS’ motion to dismiss class-action lawsuit

A Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judge denied Blue Line Solutions and the city of Girard’s motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit against them.


ABC stormwater utility fee could cost $25-$35 per year

A proposed stormwater utility fee could cost owners of average-sized homes in Austintown, Boardman and Canfield between $25 and $35 dollars per year, said Keith Rogers, ABC Water and Stormwater District vice president.


Poland Forest board approves budget for 2019 levy funds, about $12K

Poland Municipal Forest Board unanimously approved a budget for the levy funds it will receive next calendar year.


Continuing Healthcare facility unveils remodel after flood

When describing the August flooding at Continuing Healthcare’s Boardman facility, Duane Feicht asked, “Have you ever been to the wave pool at Geauga Lake?”


Cop injured chasing wanted man

Expected to be back work shortly


Austintown trustees set 2019 paving projects

Township trustees Monday approved 23 resurfacing projects along portions of 21 township roads next year.


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Officials look for ways to save Lordstown plant

A General Motors worker leaves the Lordstown plant after the shift ended Monday, the day GM announced it will idle the plant and discontinue the Lordstown-built Cruze as of March 1.


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have