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Trump tours Paradise area, calls wildfire a ‘really bad one’

Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. From the ashes of a mobile home and RV park, President Donald

Utah mayor killed in Afghanistan had ‘loved Afghan people’

Associated Press OGDEN, Utah A Utah mayor killed while serving in the National Guard in

As Fla. recount wraps up, Gillum concedes

Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Democrat Andrew Gillum ended his hard-fought campaign for

YSU men’s basketball team stuck on team bus for hours in New York City

The Youngstown State men’s basketball team got stuck in one of New York City’s biggest snowstorms Thursday night.

Power outages from storm

Power outages resulting from this week’s winter storm may continue for some First Energy customers through the weekend.

Area journalists, teachers weigh in on press-credential dispute

“The press functions as a watchdog over government, and this role is essential in a democracy,” Earnheardt said.

Downtown owners frustrated with project costing them business

The street project started in March and has created a large hole that impedes access to their businesses.

Safety, revitalization spur Struthers officials to try to acquire downtown buildings

The city is focused on the structures at 108 S. Bridge St., Eagle Antiques, the former site of Nick’s Department Store and the old Los Gallos building.

Austintown and Poland collaborate to support Kent family

The motto for Austintown Colts Youth Football is “Once a Colt, always a Colt,” and based on the community’s response to tragedy, these are not just words.

$1.8 million grant will address local workforce issues related to opioids

Workforce boards will work with mental health & recovery agencies to get people in recovery back to work.

Prosecutors disagree judge should have allowed jurors to consider lesser offenses against Hamad

The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office argued in a Friday filing there was plenty of evidence that Nasser Hamad was guilty of aggravated murder of two young men who went to his house in Howland in 2017 and there was no reason for the judge to instruct jurors that they could find him guilty of lesser charges of voluntary manslaughter.

METRO DIGEST || Liberty schools retirement incentive

Retirement incentive LIBERTY The Liberty school board has reopened the retirement incentive

CNN’s Acosta back at White House after judge’s ruling

The White House said it would be developing new rules for orderly news conferences.

METRO DIGEST || Prostate screenings

Prostate screening LISBON Columbiana County Health Department is offering free prostate

BUSINESS DIGEST || Youngstown Clothing Co. opens in Southern Park

YCC opens store in Southern Park Mall BOARDMAN The Youngstown Clothing Co. is open at its first

YNDC reveals historic renovation on Glenwood Avenue

The finished exterior of the historic four-unit apartments at 650 Glenwood Ave. The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. spent more than $250,000 to rehabilitate the 90-year-old building.

Lowellville, Struthers will see slight rate reductions on water bills thanks to tax cut

Aqua Ohio had originally planned to raise rates by 4.5 percent each year, but will now increase rates by 3.75 percent each year instead

Thanksgiving services

Thanksgiving services Beaver Township: Beaver Township churches will have a community Thanksgiving

BIRTHS

births st. elizabeth boardman hospitaL Felicia Fowler and Logan Crawford, Homeworth, girl, Nov.

Free dinner for those in need Sunday

Nevels Temple Church, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, free dinner for those in need