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Youngstown man tries but fails to rob Liberty bank

Man shot after he attempts to rob Liberty bank


About $900K is awarded for Mahoning flood relief

Mahoning commissioners also awarded about $4.2 million in road project contracts Thursday.


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ODNR: Kinsman Dam association neglected corrective action

The bridge on Lakeview Drive in Kinsman Township washed away after storms and a massive amount of rain Saturday. Residents who lived on the other side of the bridge — the only way in or out of the neighborhood — had to be evacuated.


Mall changes ahead

Mall changes ahead BOARDMAN Washington Prime Group, the company that owns Southern Park Mall,


Home-delivered meals proposed for Medicare

Associated Press WASHINGTON Medicare could save $1.57 for every dollar spent delivering free


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Landmarks for sale YOUNGSTOWN Two downtown Youngstown commercial buildings owned by NYO Property


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jonathan and Brittany Welsh, Columbiana, girl, July 24.


State inspection finds problems persist at Cuyahoga County jail

Associated Press CLEVELAND A state inspection of a troubled county jail in Cleveland in early


Surplus food

Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30


State expands funding to combat homelessness and housing

The state will allocate an additional $5 million to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.


Man found dead after car fire

Death is 13th homicide in city this year


Teen indicted in MCCTC threats

Was arrested in February for threats


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 22.85-0.71 Aqua America, .20


Move on from Mueller? Not likely in hot election year

Associated Press WASHINGTON “It’s over,” President Donald Trump declared after former special


MetroParks sues Green Twp. for land

This is the MetroParks’ 12th eminent domain suit filed since November, according to court records


MGM to remove six-pointed star from security uniforms

Associated Press CLEVELAND Casino operator MGM Resorts International said Tuesday that an


California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 automakers

Associated Press DETROIT Four major automakers have reached a deal with California to toughen


Trump defends rapper charged with assault

Trump defends rapper charged with assault STOCKHOLM A Swedish prosecutor on Thursday charged


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield


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42 cats removed from abandoned home, fosters needed

Youngstown police officer Shawna-Cie Ott tries to catch a pair of cats that were among 42 taken out of an abandoned Helena Avenue home Wednesday on the South Side. Charges against the previous homeowner are expected.