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Proponents push to raise age to buy tobacco to 21

However, it would not prohibit people under 21 from smoking.


Paraplegic man accused of several charges after long chase

Charges include failure to comply with a police order and resisting arrest.


2 Youngstown women injured after beating with baseball bat

The suspects had an ongoing issue with one of the victims, according to a police report.


Driver in triple-fatal 711 crash turned herself in

She faces aggravated vehicular homicide charges and driving without a license.


Malvasi indicted for role in fatal crash

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted 19 others Thursday.


Continuing students’ tuition remains the same

Youngstown State University’s tuition will remain the same for undergraduate continuing students


Youngstown man guilty in 2016 shooting death

The court revisited the case after a 2017 mistrial.


Mahoning commissioners apply to fund community projects

Nearly $900,000 in projects includes improvements to roads and neighborhoods.


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Dancers helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico

Dance instructors Samir Andrades and Megan Thomas will use proceeds from their Latin dance classes to aid hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. They will go on a mission trip in July to deliver supplies and teach dance classes on the island.

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Woman sentenced for beating twin sons

Woman sentenced for beating twin sons YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown woman received a four-year prison


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Ashley Brayman and Luis Brito, Youngstown, boy, June 6.


Trump’s trade talk tough ahead of G-7 meetings

Associated Press WASHINGTON Before President Donald Trump sits down with a third-generation


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Attorney: Tower buyer, seller are not affiliated youngstown An attorney representing the buyer


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Poland Township trustees, 10 a.m., special meeting, government center, 3339


Commerce Secretary: US reaches deal with China’s ZTE

The Commerce Department said ZTE must also put $400 million in escrow – a sum that it would forfeit if it violated the agreement.


Man’s bond revoked

Man’s bond revoked YOUNGSTOWN A Poland man charged with 34 counts of compelling prostitution,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 49.10-1.03 Aqua America, .20


OSU: More reports of abuse by doctor

Associated Press COLUMBUS Former student-athletes from more than a dozen Ohio State sports teams


PENNSYLVANIA State to gas drillers: reduce air pollution

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania will begin enforcing tougher air-pollution


Trump: Summit about ‘attitude,’ not preparation

Associated Press WASHINGTON Heading into his North Korea summit with characteristic bravado,