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Job workshop YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Youngstown will host a job-skills workshop beginning Monday. It

Bergdahl spared from prison; Trump calls it a ‘disgrace’

Bergdahl spared from prison; Trump calls it a ‘disgrace’ FORT BRAGG, N.C. Army Sgt. Bowe

Facing a $2.5M-plus shortfall next year, Youngstown may consider unpaid leave

The city needs to eliminate about 40 employees by the end of 2018.

Campbell police move to E-ticket system

Receiving a traffic ticket is never an enjoyable experience, but the Campbell Police Department hopes its newest equipment will help expedite the process and, ultimately, offer better service to the public.

Attorneys in Infante case disagree over validity of search warrant

The judge in the Ralph Infante public-corruption case heard arguments Thursday from Infante’s attorney and special prosecutor Dan Kasaris of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding Infante’s request to have evidence seized by agents at his former home in Niles be suppressed from trial.

Arrested on drug charges decades ago, local man celebrates 30 years in recovery

Michael K. Write wants people struggling with addiction to have hope.

Canfield schools highest ranked in tri-county in performance index score

Performance index is determined by improved state test scores across the student population. Canfield is ranked 24th.

Austintown Walmart shooting suspect ID’d

Austintown Police identified Terrance Craig, 26, of Campbell, as the suspect in a shooting at Austintown Walmart earlier this week.

Woman involved in alleged I-80 kidnapping will represent herself

Benita Williams has gone through four lawyers, but her latest will be her last.

Warren firefighters probe 3 possible arsons in 2 days

The Warren Fire Department is hitting the streets and interviewing residents of the area on either side of West Market Street on the city’s west side after three suspicious house fires there in the past two days.

SWAT team carries out hostage scenario downtown

Youngstown police officer Marc Gillette and Sgt. John Elberty plan out their entry into the Covelli Centre Thursday during a mock hostage scenario. The Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team/SWAT, consisting of police officers from the three counties, along with Youngstown Fire Department and STATMedEvac, participated in the event to test new radios and equipment and prepare for an actual event.

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