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Drug-testing plan considered for some food-stamp recipients

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow

Official orders mourning after plane crash kills 257

Associated Press ALGIERS, ALGERIA Algeria plunged into mourning after a hulking military

Vt. governor signs new gun restrictions

Associated Press MONTPELIER, VT. Vermont on Wednesday raised the age to buy firearms, banned

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Four senators – two Republicans and two Democrats – are taking a step to

Tempests buffeting White House threaten to engulf Trump

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Russia collusion probe. The Stormy Daniels allegations. The

Real reason for many political resignations can take weeks to uncover

By now, citizens are familiar with the drill: Politician resigns to “spend more time with family,” a cryptic apology or plea for privacy ensues, and, only days or weeks later do journalists unearth the documents, images or private posts that tell the full story.

VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Youngstown schools CAO Olverson resigns post

Tyrone Olverson, Youngs-town City Schools chief academic officer, is following the lead of three Academic Distress Commission members and resigning from the district, effective Friday.

Struthers council harassment claim prompts response from mayor, law director

A letter alleging verbal harassment between a Struthers City councilman and the Clerk of Council was filed late last week.

ODOT previews 2018 Valley construction season

ODOT has $151 million in active and upcoming projects scheduled for Mahoning and Trumbull counties including a new interchange on Interstate 680

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UAW President Glenn Johnson out, Dave Green in

Members of UAW Local 1112 voted in a new president this week.

Niles man faces felonies after gun incident with cops

Wife of man Niles officer fired at: ‘I think he’s just tired of the whole court system’

Woman, daughter escape fire, 2 pets die

A woman and her daughter escaped the fire that destroyed their home, garage and car on the 2000 block of Applegate Road.

McDonald student taken into custody after principal finds weapon in high school locker

A McDonald High School student was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a weapon was found in a locker. Authorities would not disclose the type of weapon that was found, but it was not a gun.

Warren schools give update on Kennedy-Center arts program

U.S. Rep Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, who has participated directly in programs in the school district, said Any Given Child brings joy to children and helps them deal with challenges.

Glenwood Junior High will reduce food waste with new composter

School estimates new program will reduce food waste by 36 percent

Jay’s Famous Hot Dogs to be demolished, rebuilt

Plans are in the works to rebuild Boardman hot dog restaurant

Wolf told officers he always feared the woman would overdose and die in his home.

A Youngstown man faces several drug charges after police said he used drugs with a woman at his house at about 3 a.m. Tuesday, and the woman overdosed, according to a police report.

Ohio's Democratic candidates cite differences at debate

The four Democratic candidates for governor squared off Tuesday night in southwest Ohio for their final debate before the primary election. Tuesday also was the first day early voting for the May 8 primary to determine the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District, 10 a.m., board of trustees, Boardman Township

Cloud bread with simple ingredients

3-Ingredient Cloud Bread mccormick.com Make light, fluffy cloud bread with three simple