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Kale-Pesta unopposed for Mahoning Dem Party leadership

Joyce Kale-Pesta, the interim Mahoning County Democratic Party chairwoman, was the only person to apply to fill the seat on a permanent basis.


Planning underway for Mauthe Bridge in Poland forest

Planning committee met for the first time Friday afternoon.


Huntington signs $500,000 contract for naming rights for Youngstown’s community alley

The alley will be used for community events, festivals, craft shows and markets


Campbell PD arrests pair after gun, drugs found

Both booked into Mahoning County jail


Appeal for Donna Roberts of Howland, only woman on Ohio’s Death Row, resumes

Appeal for Donna Roberts of Howland, only woman on Ohio’s Death Row, resumes


Pop-up market series begins downtown

The markets, hosted by ACTION and Flying High, Inc. are meant to encourage healthy eating in the Youngstown food desert.


Warren developer sues Hubbard contractor for $51,760 related to project

Warren developer sues Hubbard contractor for $51,760 related to project


Trustees meeting

Trustees meeting BOARDMAN Boardman trustees will meet Monday at the township administration


YPD arrests two with guns

Both men are barred from having firearms


Ohio tree towers as largest sycamore in United States

By BETH BURGER Columbus Dispatch JEROMESVILLE Sparse leaves on outstretched branches provide


US hits Iran with new sanctions

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration Friday hit Iran with new sanctions that


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Ram pickup recall Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 343,000 Ram pickup trucks due to problems with


US, Russia blame each other as ships nearly collide

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. and Russia accused each other of unsafe actions Friday


Derailment snarls main route between Chicago, East Coast

Associated Press SWANTON, Ohio More than a dozen derailed freight cars in Ohio were blocking a


Earlier start time for Youngstown high-school students in the fall

East and Chaney will start classes at 7:30 a.m. in 2019-20 school year.


University of Alabama trustees vote to refund $26M gift

Associated Press TUSCALOOSA, Ala. The University of Alabama board of trustees voted Friday to


What’s next for UK Brexit path?

Associated Press LONDON Prime Minister Theresa May stepped down Friday as leader of Britain’s


Doctor charged in painkiller deaths released on bond

Associated Press COLUMBUS A critical-care doctor charged with murder in 25 patient deaths has


Cop who shot 911 caller gets more than 12 years

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A former Minneapolis police officer who shot and killed an unarmed


Walmart to bring deliveries inside customers’ homes

Associated Press NEW YORK How much do you trust a stranger with your fridge? Walmart is now