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A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. Addresses are from Youngstown unless

METRO DIGEST || Poland man sentenced for ethnic intimidation

Poland man sentenced for ethnic intimidation POLAND A Poland man, Scott Volovar, charged with

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Manufacturing award YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and MAGNET will again

Tears and raw fury: Kavanaugh hearing makes for riveting TV

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK The nation’s political divide and the burgeoning

White House postpones meeting between Trump, Rosenstein

A highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was postponed until next week to avoid conflicting with a dramatic Senate hearing involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the White House said Thursday.

Warm waters boosted 2017’s major hurricane tally, study says

The Atlantic’s warmer waters triggered the unusual number of major hurricanes last year, according to a new study that predicts the region could see a couple of extra whopper storms each year by the end of the century.

US economy grew at robust 4.2 percent rate in Q2

The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter, the best performance in nearly four years, though economists believe growth has slowed in the current quarter partly because of a drag from trade.

Dutch police arrest 7 men suspected of plotting major attack

Seven men were arrested Thursday in the Netherlands on suspicion of plotting a large-scale extremist attack that Dutch prosecutors said they think was foiled following a months-long investigation.

Police chief ’heartbroken’ after body discovered in creek

The chief of a North Carolina police department said Thursday he was “heartbroken” over the discovery of a body believed to be that of a missing 6-year-old boy.

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The Funny Farm Comedy Club reopens downtown

The club is the newest addition to downtown's nightlife, and will have a second location in Hermitage too.

CEO expects better grades in the future

Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip said he's expecting better state report card grades in the coming years, and also proposes changes to the strategic plan.

Patrons get a blast from the past at Time Capsule Toys

There will be a one-year anniversary sale at the Girard viintage toy store.

Ex-Smith Township police chief guilty of $10k theft

A jury found John Siranovic guilty of stealing about $10,000 from the Smith Township Police Department’s evidence locker.

Austintown family traps, ties up intruder

The family set a trap for a man they believed broke into their home three times in four days.

Youngstown Symphony bringing Mozart to life

YSO will mark a historical milestone with a fresh approach at Saturday's season-opening concert.

Struthers council remembers local woman killed in crash

Road resurfacing and sealing projects for the summer should be complete by Friday, the mayor said.

Natural-hair event organized by local entrepreneur Saturday at YSU

“The Mane Event” promotes natural-hair care and wellness.

State recognizes CCA for halfway-house program

Those who complete CCA’s halfway-house program reoffend at rates below than state and national averages.

Prosecutors say high court ruling doesn’t overturn Bristol murder conviction

Trumbull County prosecutors responded Wednesday to an appeal filed by an attorney for convicted murderer Austin Burke, saying a June U.S. Supreme Court ruling on cellphone-tracking technology isn’t a reason to overturn Burke’s convictions.