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Prosecutor: Altar girl in relationship with priest pregnant
Authorities are investigating whether a Roman Catholic diocese in Ohio responded appropriately last November when it learned that a priest for two of its parishes had taken a now-pregnant altar girl to a wedding reception last November, Athens County Prosecutor Keller Blackburn told The Associated Press.
TRUMP VS. OBAMA IN THE FINAL WEEKEND OF MIDTERMS
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEN THOMAS Associated Press Feuding from a distance, President Donald
FDA OKs powerful opioid pill as alternative to IV painkiller
U.S. regulators Friday approved a fast-acting, super-potent opioid tablet as an alternative to IV painkillers used in hospitals.
Pennsylvania school district’s decision to arm teachers brings backlash
A Pennsylvania school board has become the first in the state to pass a policy allowing teachers and other employees to carry firearms.
US economy looks strong heading into congressional elections
For a U.S. economic expansion now in its 10th year, hiring remains robust, growth has picked up and the outlook is a mostly bright one on the eve of congressional elections.
Weapons stolen from Harding teacher’s car could violate school policy
A teacher working late at Warren G. Harding High School discovered about 8 p.m. Tuesday that several valuable items were stolen from his vehicle in the parking lot.
Cafaro Co. offering Howland location for USDA federal building site
Two Howland Township locations were submitted to the federal government as possible sites for the relocation from Washington, D.C., of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service and/or National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Leukemia group, Burlington team up for surprise shopping spree
The family of a young survivor received a surprise $500 shopping spree
Annual Adoption Day celebrates two families’ willingness to open their homes and hearts
Judge Robert N. Rusu of Mahoning County Probate Court stands with Taltoan family members after the adoption of their son. From left are Dawn McGee-Taltoan, her husband, Milton Taltoan, Judge Rusu, Sa’Diamond Taltoan and newly adopted Syncere Tykwan Allen McGee-Taltoan.
Sheriff, Second Harvest, team up for mobile food bank
Hope to make deliveries at least three days a week
Workshop is Monday on self-driving shuttle corridor plan for downtown
As Eastgate Regional Council of Governments officials await review of a bid for $10.8 million in federal infrastructure dollars to develop a self-driving shuttle corridor downtown, they’re asking for the public’s feedback on the plan.
Analysts: October auto sales better than expected
U.S. auto sales in October, both industrywide and for General Motors, beat analysts’ expectations.
Mahoning, Trumbull get state money to fight opioid issues in the workforce
The two counties will get a combined $1.8 million the next two years.
Ryan and DePizzo square off in congressional debate
Ryan said he’s delivered during his time in Congress, while his opponent said he’s failed the area.
Hundreds unite in faith in Liberty to honor Tree of Life Synagogue massacre victims
Aaron Hively, president of Congregation Rodef Sholom in Youngstown, speaks during the Interfaith Vigil for the Pittsburgh Tree of Life Synagogue victims at Temple El Emeth in Liberty on Thursday.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kelly Kollar and Dylan Hritz, Austintown, girl, Oct. 31.
Suspect is in custody in connection with two thefts at Villa shoe and clothing store
Suspect is in custody in connection with two thefts at Villa shoe and clothing store