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Trump's infrastructure plan called "a looney idea"

The infrastructure plan outlined by President Donald Trump called “a looney idea” with “zero chance of becoming law” by Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander


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oddly enough Woman’s wedding gown after mix-up leaves it missing for 32 years WILLOWICK An


Commission says it can’t withhold winner’s name

Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. New Hampshire’s lottery commission will ask a court to dismiss a


Captain fired over posts files lawsuit

Associated Press CLEVELAND A former emergency medical services captain fired for Facebook posts


5 things to know Trump’s $4.4 trillion budget

President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposal to spend $4.4 trillion in the 2019 budget year,


washington Will Trump’s budget balloon deficit?

$4.4T plan fits pattern of past GOP presidents Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald


columbus officers killed Man charged with providing gun used in slaying

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man was charged Monday with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio


Trustees continue to make case for police levy

Proposed police levy of 2.4 mills, with an increase of 0.8 mills, for police officer salaries and maintaining vehicles, equipment and communications


Senate leaders: time for immigration deal

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s two top leaders put on a show of comradery Monday as


Girard-McDonald viaduct being renamed for slain Girard police officer Justin Leo

A resolution to rename the viaduct passed unanimously


After S. Korea visit Pence says ‘no daylight’ on North

Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO Vice President Mike Pence’s efforts to keep North Korea


Trump’s economic policy rooted in debt

Associated Press WASHINGTOn One clear principle runs through President Donald Trump’s emerging


Liberty trustees discuss roads, dog control

Liberty trustees discuss roads, dog control


Satellites show hastening of rise in sea level

Satellites show hastening of rise in sea level WASHINGTON Melting ice sheets in Greenland and


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Trial begins in grisly killing of Niles woman

Defendant LaRosa was juvenile when attack, killing occurred


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Fried-dough paczki rises as perfect Fat Tuesday treat

Several Valley delis and bakeries feature the Polish pastry


MCCTC to introduce three new programs, academy

Mahoning County Career & Technical Center is adding programs in wildlife and fisheries, computer networking and cybersecurity and clean energy technology


Lucy the therapy dog lifts students spirits at Lowellville school

Lowellville’s therapy dog Lucy hit with students


Wean Foundation awards $105,736 to Warren, Youngstown groups

The funds were awarded as part of Wean’s Neighborhood SUCCESS program


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As Lent approaches, time to fill up on paczki

Valley businesses prepare for Fat Tuesday