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Hamad penalty phase begins Monday

Defense attorneys had hoped for Dr. Reardon to testify in the first part of the trial, to discuss his diagnosis that Hamad suffered from post- traumatic stress disorder at the time of the Feb. 25 shootings.


Ashtabula driver in crash that killed YFD battalion chief to face charges

Josephine Palmer, 48, of Northfield, will be arraigned on the charges at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8 in Ashtabula Municipal Court. The vehicular-manslaughter charge is a first-degree misdemeanor.


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Rotary Club of Struthers installs new neighborhood signs

“I think it helps to instill a little bit of pride in these old neighborhoods that people have kind of forgotten about,” police Capt. Pat Bundy said. “Back when I was a kid, we all used to talk about how we were from one neighborhood or another. We still identify that way even today.”


Ron Marian called champion for individuals with mental illness

Marian died Saturday evening. His funeral is Thursday.


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YSU’s spooky celebration

Chicken that didn’t cross the road, witch fingers, worm casseroles and more lined the Youngstown State University Christman Dining Hall for Tuesday evening’s spooky celebration


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Evidence suppression hearing set in Infante public-corruption case

Judge in Ralph Infante corruption case schedules evidence suppression hearing for Thursday


Mahoning County High School aide indicted

Eric Ratliff is placed on leave. He faces two counts of child endangering


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Canfield students get kick out of Halloween

For the day, Corpsefield Farms occupied the art wing of Canfield High School.


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Ryan: Focus on Russia is luxury for most Ohioans

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is "very, very concerned" that Russia had a major impact on the 2016 U.S. election, but said he understands why many Americans are less interested in the issue.

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Welcome fall meals with wine

Family Features Fall is the perfect time to welcome warm, robust flavors to your kitchen as well


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Little Greek Fresh Grill It’s all Greek – and all good

In the hustle and bustle of Route 224, there is a little spot serving up a staple of tasty Greek dishes.


Meals to bring the family together

Family Features Gathering the family around the table with delicious, traditional meals is the


Upgrade fall entertaining

Family Features The transition from summer to fall – from lounging poolside to cozying up fireside


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., board meeting, commissioners’ hearing


Gambling probe

Gambling probe BOARDMAN An Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation probe of


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Megan Kun, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 30.


Ohio capital creates defense fund to help immigrants

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital city is setting aside money to support legal help for


Home prices rose in August

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. home prices rose sharply in August from a year ago, a trend