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Kavanaugh says he ‘might have been too emotional’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he


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Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown

A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:


Abatements cost Ohio schools $125.6M

Property tax abatements caused 180 school districts across Ohio to forgo $125.6 million in revenue, according to district financial reports issued for the 2017 fiscal year


Niles finally agrees to inventory its assets

The recovery plan to get the city out of state fiscal emergency was moved to a second reading.


Campbell water plant undergoes EPA inspection

Results of the inspection will be available near the beginning of November.


Edmonds found guilty of attempted murder

Jurors took nearly five hours to determine Terrance Edmonds was not acting in self-defense when he shot his girlfriend in the head July 21.


Youngstown council gives OK to borrow amphitheater funds

The project is to be completed next June.


Hilbun pleads not guilty in parent group theft case

She is accused of stealing $8,300 from the McDonald Parent Educator Group.


Austintown teen being held on felony pot-trafficking charge

An Austintown teen remains in custody on felony-level drug-possession and trafficking charges following his first pretrial hearing Wednesday in juvenile court.


Canfield nears hiring of tax administrator

Police department hosts its first “fall festival” on the Green on Oct. 20.


Mahoning Republican chairman files complaint against Tim Ryan over ‘minor infraction’

The congressman acknowledged the error and says it will be fixed immediately.


METRO DIGEST || Donaldson to plead guilty

Will plead guilty CORTLAND Mark J. Donaldson, 20, of Meadville Road, Farmdale, is scheduled to


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Evolution of breast cancer treatment means more survivors

Breast cancer in its early stages is not always painful, and sometimes there are no symptoms, which is why it’s vital that women older than 40 get yearly screenings.


Cellphones across US receive test alert

About 225 million devices were expected to get the message Associated Press WASHINGTON


COLUMBUS DAY What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown, Canfield, Poland

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown, Canfield and Poland


Mauthe Bridge to be evaluated by MS Consultants

Poland Village Council approved a motion to have MS Consultants evaluate Mauthe Bridge.


Man faces charge of animal cruelty

Man faces charge of animal cruelty CANTON Scott A. Winter, who was arrested in Warren on


Study: 1 in 3 US adults eats fast food each day

Associated Press NEW YORK A government study has found that 1 in 3 U.S. adults eats fast food on


Investors plan comeback for Toys ‘R’ Us

Group aims to bring back ‘iconic brands in a new and re-imagined way’ Associated Press There may