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School bus ripped apart in dump-truck crash, killing 2

Associated Press MOUNT OLIVE, N.J. A school bus taking children on a field trip to a historic

Trooper slaying appeal focuses on questioning

Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. Pennsylvania’s highest court peppered a defense lawyer and a

Blast victim’s ex is arrested

Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Spa owner Ildiko Krajnyak was opening a package that had

Senate votes, confirms Haspel as CIA director

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate confirmed Gina Haspel on Thursday as the first female

1 year into Russia probe has Washington rattled, uncertain

Associated Press WASHINGTON Unlike the president, Robert Mueller hasn’t uttered one word in

Speed-camera bill could impact Liberty

Youngstown, Girard and Weathersfield also use speed cameras on highways.

Ex-road department worker sues Poland Township trustees

Raymond Beatty said the township trustees defamed and wrongfully terminated him for the alleged theft of ‘road grindings’

Y'town council members have testy exchange with mayor

At issue is a contract for the downtown events and citywide special projects coordinator.

The chief said in his five years as chief, it was the first time officers received an award for valor, and 10 officers also received awards for saving someone’s life, which is the most awards in that category since he became the city’s top cop.

Hubbard High’s anti-drug PSA wins 1st in contest

The Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force awarded Hubbard High School;s production and broadcasting class $1,000 for its anti-drug public service announcement contest.

Canfield circus fun

Locals enjoyed the kickoff of the Zopp Family Circus Wednesday afternoon at Canfield Fairgrounds.

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Trumbull County, Warren to meet Friday to iron out sewer-rate dispute

A dispute between the county Sanitary Engineer’s office and city of Warren dating back more than a year became public Tuesday when county commissioners and Gary Newbrough, deputy Trumbull County sanitary engineer, discussed it at a public meeting.

Campbell school board approves site work for community center

The center will be along state Route 616 near the city’s K-7 school.

Four Austintown students win Knights of Columbus contest

Students created posters warning about drugs and alcohol.

Doubletree opens on Youngstown's Central Square

Jackie Marchionda, who designed the DoubleTree’s interiors, stands in the new hotel's 12th-floor ballroom with, from left, her husband, Dominic Marchionda, CEO of NYO Property Group, which developed the project along with Pan Brothers Associates, represented by George Pantelidis and David Rizzuto.

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