Local, Regional and National News

Struthers council rescinds punishments for Patrick, OKs pay raises

Council also approved a water rate decrease through December and pay raises for city employees.

Campbell tackles issue of abandoned homes

Campbell will host a town hall discussion centered on estate planning and probate court, and how properties left unclaimed impact the city

Federal judge to decide next week on Handel’s franchisee dispute

The judge said she was ‘inclined’ to grant a preliminary injunction.

Plans for Boardman Jeep dealership move forward

Boardman's site-plan board approved the dealership plans, with conditions.

‘We are not out of the woods yet,’ Congressman’s aid says of TJX project

Though officials expressed their satisfaction Wednesday with the rezoning of land needed for TJX Companies to locate a warehouse employing 1,000 people in Lordstown, there’s still another potential hurdle on the horizon.

Trumbull commissioners congratulate colleague Fuda in re-election bid

The Democratic colleagues Polivka and Fuda have been at odds in recent years.

Schiavoni won Mahoning, Trumbull counties

He was the only candidate to beat Richard Cordray in any county

Guilty verdicts for Gregory James in Lewis murder trial

Gregory James, 37, was found guilty on charges of aggravated murder and attempted murder

Fitch junior shines in shoe repair

Maeson Green, a Fitch High School junior, puts his best foot forward with his shoe-repair and cleaning business.

Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food

LaRosa sentencing

LaRosa sentencing WARREN Sentencing for Jacob LaRosa, who killed his elderly neighbor in her

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jacob and Margaret Moon, Warren, girl, May 8. Peter and

Joann to open new store in Boardman

Joann to open new store in Boardman BOARDMAN Joann, the fabric and craft store, will open at a

Liberty couple face domestic violence, assault charges

Matia Wright said Kavin Moore punched her in the face, so she got a knife and stabbed him, police said.

Iranians lash out at US over nuclear deal

Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s supreme leader chastised President Donald Trump on

Annual Mercy Health Day

Annual Mercy Health Day YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health-Youngstown is hosting its 15th annual Mercy

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

Mormons to sever ties with Boy Scouts

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY For more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America and the

Work to begin on Route 11 project

Staff report LISBON Work is set to begin Monday on a state Route 11 microsurfacing project from

CIA nominee says torture doesn’t work

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s CIA nominee said Wednesday at her