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COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGES Edward D. Favors, 56, of 415 W. Delason Ave., Youngstown, and

Drive-by preceding fatal shooting nets prison term

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A judge has imposed a six- to 22-year sentence in a drive-by

Judge rules against drugmaker, orders $572M payment

Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. An Oklahoma judge on Monday found Johnson & Johnson and its

Liberty school board extends union negotiations

Liberty school union contract extended to September.

Barbados braces for Dorian

Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Much of the eastern Caribbean island of Barbados shut

ETHICS OUTCRY

ETHICS OUTCRY President Trump touts ‘magnificent’ Doral for next G7 Associated Press MIAMI

Nations pledge millions to fight Amazon wildfires

Associated Press PORTO VELHO, Brazil The Group of Seven nations Monday pledged tens of millions

Repair work underway on Kinsman Lake causeway

Work is underway to repair the Kinsman Lake causeway, and Trumbull County officials praised local state lawmakers for their efforts to secure funding for the job.

Golden Dawn reopening delayed

Locals who are pining for Golden Dawn jumbo chops and schooners of Genesee beer must wait just a little bit longer.

Man files multimillion-dollar lawsuit against city

George Hauman has paid far less in utility bills in the past six years than the average city resident.

Dogs surviving tragedies get homes from Healthy Hearts, Paws Project

The death of Christine Beheler, a mother of four who drowned saving the lives of two young children swimming in Mosquito Lake on July 29, left her family bereft and the family’s dog, Max, without a home.

McGillsville: Lowellville's riverside village

John McGill, founder of the former village of McGillsville, is remembered as the namesake of McGill Street in Lowellville. McGillsville became part of Lowellville in 1890.

Melodies strengthen memories at Liberty's Heritage Manor

Mary Guerrieri, a resident of Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Community, talks about how she felt when she tried out the new Music and Memory program.

Columbus to address reported disparities in use of force

A report highlighting racial disparities in use of force by police in Ohio’s capital has prompted promises from local leaders to address the issue.

Q&A: Deadly opioid crisis sparks lawsuits across the US

The first judgment is expected Monday in a lawsuit from a state government seeking to hold a drug company accountable for a U.S. opioid crisis that has ripped apart lives and communities.

Mahoning County residents received $670k from FEMA so far

By Jessica hardin jhardin@vindy,com BOARDMAN The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened

Ryan urges hopefuls to debate climate

YOUNGSTOWN Presidential candidate Tim Ryan has called on the Democratic presidential primary field

Kanye West hosts service honoring Dayton mass shooting victims

Kanye West hosted a Sunday Service in Ohio in support of those affected by the recent mass shooting.

Roethlisberger gets ready with 3 short series as Steelers handle Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) catches a 41-yard touchdown pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans defensive back Kenneth Durden (20) in the first half of Sunday’s game in Nashville, Tenn. The Steelers won, 18-6.

12,000 enjoy weather, camaraderie, memories at this year's Panerathon

Thousands of runners in the 10K race and 2-mile walk/run take off at the start of the 2019 Panerathon on Sunday morning that began and ended at the Covelli Centre in downtown Youngstown. The event raised $525,000 this year.