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Tentative pact reached between Poland school board, union

A school district spokeswoman called the contract “fair and equitable for the entire Poland schools family.”


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Youngstown detective late for his own retirement party

Rodway is retiring after 33 years on the force.


McDonald man faces stalking charge

James Gresko was arraigned on the charge Friday.


Grace Wakulchik takes helm at Akron Children's

Grace Wakulchik became president and chief executive officer of Akron Children’s Hospital, effective Thursday, and William H. Considine, who has served at the helm of Akron Children’s for nearly 40 years became CEO emeritus.


Grand jury indicts Wittkugle on 3 felony theft counts

The former Hubbard fire department treasurer is accused of logging extra hours for himself and certain other firefighters, which in turn increased the amount of money they made, according to a police report.


Former co-defendant testifies in stabbing case

The former co-defendant of Albert Byrd IV, accused in an Aug. 1 stabbing death, testified Friday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that Byrd told her he had stabbed Jermaine Donlow.


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DeWine says he’s committed to covering those with pre-existing conditions

Democrats dispute his statements


Mill Creek Ford Nature Center gets $1M grant

The grant money will benefit a $3 million campaign to renovate the former Robinson Mansion, which houses Ford Nature Center.


Warren leaders sue Trumbull commissioners over unpaid sewer bills

The city says the county owes $3 million in unpaid sewer bills.


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4 kids adopted at 11th Annual National Adoption Day ceremony

Don Beauchene, center, sits with his daughters Lucianna, left, and Brooklyn during Adoption Day proceedings Friday morning at the Trumbull County Courthouse.


Don’t be lazy: Get out to vote

Opinion: Early voting is available today, Sunday and Monday


CTNY programming

CTNY programming YOUNGSTOWN CTNY, Catholic Television Network of Youngstown, has announced the


Author to lecture on immigration

Alan Kraut, an award-winning author, professor and immigration expert, will present a free lecture titled “‘Abnormally Twisted’ and ‘Unassimilable’: Anti-Semitic Nativism in an Era of Immigration Restriction, 1890-1924” at 11:45 a.m. Friday in the Witherspoon Rooms of Westminster College’s McKelvey Campus Center.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


Called to fire twice

Called to fire twice YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters responded to a blaze twice early Friday at a 2412


Name GM’s ebike

Name GM’s ebike DETROIT General Motors is unveiling a new ebike – a bike that runs on


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BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Tom and Lindsay Skook, North Lima, girl, Oct. 31.


Selected local stocks

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Video game workshop

Video game workshop YOUNGSTOWN The Oak Hill Collaborative is hosting its first High School Video