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Benefit planned for family of Austintown man

Benefit for family of Jordan Johnson scheduled for Sunday at JR’z Pub


Poll: Most say Trump crossed line with Russia contacts

Poll: Most say Trump crossed line with Russia contacts WASHINGTON Most Americans think Donald


GOP’s tax overhaul hits snag

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republicans’ razor-thin margin for driving their sweeping tax


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FCC kills internet neutrality; legal fight expected

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era “net


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National Weather Services forecasts snow for Valley through Friday

The National Weather Service was expecting 4 to 7 inches of snow to be on the ground for this morning’s commute in the Mahoning Valley.


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Ohio Ethics Commission yet to decide on inquiry into Mohip actions

No determination has been made after three Valley lawmakers ask if the Youngstown schools CEO violated state ethics rules.


Omarosa, a Youngstown native, is leaving the president’s administration next month

Her last day is Jan. 20, the one-year anniversary of the president’s inauguration.


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WRTA debuts new “holiday bus” as gift to the community

The festively-decorated WRTA bus runs through year’s end.


Hiring of county administrator gets Trumbull commissioners riled up

Hiring of county administrator gets Trumbull commissioners riled up


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Youngstown Air Reserve unveils new nose art

The Youngstown Air Reserve honors the partnership between the OSHP and the airbase by putting the patrol’s emblem on a C-130 aircraft


It’s crunch time again for Team Sanders and its holiday home giveaway

It’s crunch time again for Team Sanders and its holiday home giveaway


Warren boy, 12, hit with flying glass as male fires pellet gun into school bus

Warren boy, 12, hit with flying glass as male fires pellet gun into school bus


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Cast reflects on Carrie Fisher and legacy of Princess Leia

Carrie Fisher stars as General Leia in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Beloved by all in the cast, both for who she was and what the character of Leia meant to them, her death, after filming, at age 60, presented a conundrum for the filmmakers because Fisher was to have a much more prominent role in Episode IX. “We’ll have to find a way to give her closure in IX, but we’ll never be able to replace her,” said longtime friend and "Star Wars" co-star Mark Hamill.


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Spaghetti dinner for a Stambaugh teacher

Stambaugh Charter Academy wrapped its arms around family member and special education teacher Erin Boucher by hosting a spaghetti dinner in her honor


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Volunteers gift wrap presents for elderly

This is the 15th year for the gift-wrapping party at Home Instead Senior Care office


METRO DIGEST || House bills pass, create memorial highways

House bills pass, create memorial highways YOUNGSTOWN State Reps. John Boccieri of Poland,


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Youngstown council agreed to settle a water and wastewater funds lawsuit

Council approved more than 50 pieces of legislation a week by emergency after it didn’t have the votes to do so


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‘The Last Jedi’ breaks from ‘Star Wars’ saga norm

In this second installment of the third "Star Wars" trilogy, a now monkish Luke Skywalker, still played by Mark Hamill, sports a thick, gray mane and a hermit’s foul-manner.


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.


Hyundai, Kia recall compact cars

Associated Press DETROIT Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than a half-million compact cars