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As sex scandals topple the powerful ... Why not Trump?

Associated Press WASHINGTON “You can do anything,” Donald Trump once boasted, speaking of


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Struthers’ Nebo neighborhood sign stolen

Newly installed Struthers neighborhood sign stolen


Ai-Media celebrates launch of North American operation in Youngstown

On Monday, Ai will celebrate the launch of its Center of Excellence at the Youngstown Business Incubator.


Conciliator awards Trumbull jail officers pay hikes

With Trumbull County officials and the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association failing to reach an agreement on their own, a conciliator made the decision to award pay raises for 62 corrections officers at the county jail.


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Girard continues support for Leo family

After officer Justin Leo was killed, Girard Police Department started a memorial fund and local businesses hosted fundraisers.


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Center renamed for longtime community activist

Eugenia Atkinson served as YMHA executive director.


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First Presbyterian Church's free Thanksgiving dinner more than a meal

Thursday’s dinner was the 37th annual holiday meal for the church.


Sheriff Greene: Low pay leads to loss of deputies

The sheriff said he also suspects the pay level affects the field of potential deputies who apply for positions.


Niles superintendent asks state for fiscal plan extension

The superintendent wants an extension to Dec. 31 to submit the district’s financial plan.


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MCCTC students learn to use life-saving tools

Special tools are used to remove, cut or pry external parts of vehicles open to extract people as quickly and safely as possible


Lidl terminates Austintown property purchase

Two properties on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown were the designated site for a new location for the German grocery store chain.


Murder victim was known to police

Detectives have no suspects yet in death of Brendan Treharn


Commissioners OK bond issue to Mercy Health

Allen County will issue bonds, which required Mahoning County approval


METRO DIGEST || Appreciation for teachers from Goodwill

Appreciation for teachers from Goodwill YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries will show


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Valley retailers get ready for Black Friday

Assistant Manager Brandon Wood stocks the shelves with one of the seasons' hot items, a Imaginext Batbox Extreme, Thursday at the Walmart Supercenter in Boardman.


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Jackson Township trustees, 2 p.m., special meeting, 10613 Mahoning Ave., North


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Accused of smuggling drugs into facility

Accused of smuggling drugs into facility YOUNGSTOWN A Niles woman is accused of supplying the


GM recalls trucks to fix potential fuel leaks

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 49,000 trucks worldwide to fix a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Daniel and Jessica Ward, Salem, boy, Nov. 15. Katie