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Kavanaugh nomination Accuser wants FBI probe before she testifies

Associated Press WASHINGTON Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegation


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Vindy.com hosts Issue 1 debate today

YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot, will be the topic of a live debate from 10 to 11 a.m. today on Vindy.com.


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What's next for Northside Regional Medical Center?

It will likely be an emotional day for the hundreds of Northside Regional Medical Center employees whose last day at the hospital is today.


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New Panera Bread on South Avenue up and running

BOARDMAN As Covelli Enterprises owner Sam Covelli walked through the company’s newest Panera Bread cafe at its grand opening Tuesday, the Mahoning Valley businessman stopped and chatted with customers. Some he recognized from the early days of his Panera Bread franchise, which started 20 years ago with a location on Boardman-Poland Road.


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Pa. brewing company serves up gourmet beers, burgers

What goes well with a great burger? A great, cold beer you say. Well, at Crooked Tongue Brewing you get the best of both worlds.


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EXCLUSIVE: ZIP code error returns election mail to sender

The requests are getting to the right place, elections officials say,


‘Still work to do’ in light of 50th anniversary of Fair House Act

The Fair Housing Act became law in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson.


Officials turn valve on new Canfield Township water tower

The new $2 million tower holds 500,000 gallons and connects 21 new township properties to Aqua Ohio water lines.


The politics of education

School leaders discussed changing graduation requirements.


Appeals-court judge serves on jury

Judge Kathleen Bartlett said performing jury duty increased her faith in the American judicial system.


Officials confirm body found in Warren is woman reported missing

The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the body found Friday night in an abandoned lot along Oak Street Southwest at Nevada Avenue is that of Savanna K. Erjavec, 23, who listed a Taylor Avenue address in Girard and one in Euclid.


Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport awarded $536,000 FAA grant

The federal grant will fund several facility upgrades at the regional airport.


Howland man suffers serious injuries in stabbing near Cortland Dairy Queen

Daniel E. Dicks, 38, of Berkshire Drive Southeast, Warren, was charged with felonious assault after authorities accused him of stabbing a Howland man Sunday night.


Authorities identify man who died in Friday motorcycle crash in Warren

Authorities identify man who died in Friday motorcycle crash in Warren


Suppression hearing held in cop shooting case

Suspect was wounded after he fired police


MYCAP to open new office in Campbell City Hall

Campbell residents will have less distance to travel to apply for assistance


Youngstown man pleads guilty to role in decade-old McDonald’s fraud

Youngstown man pleads guilty to role in decade-old McDonald’s fraud


New owner takes over operation of Plaza Donuts

“We’re really grateful for the opportunity to keep the tradition of Plaza Donuts alive,” new owner Amy Spencer said.


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Murder victim’s family calls for Liberty police chief's resignation

Diane Pullin of Jacksonville, Fla., embraces her niece, Samantha Lynn of West Homestead, Pa., after an emotional Liberty trustees meeting Monday night. The women came to the meeting to confront the former lead investigator in the death of Loraine Lynn, Pullin’s sister and Samantha Lynn’s mother.

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Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Austintown school board, 3 p.m. work session; 5 p.m. regular session, Austintown