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Phoenix candidate tapped to lead public library

Pending background checks, Aimee Fifarek will take the helm of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County in early January


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Fund for Warren’s Future looks to better city

For the betterment of the community, two once-rivals and two prominent business owners have come together to form the Fund for Warren’s Future


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Teachers awarded for classroom success

The awards are intended to recognize educators who have achieved educational success with students outside of the metrics examined in state tests and report cards.


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Niles schools push for levy approval

The financial environment for the district has been anything but favorable. Thigpen said federal and state funding have declined, as has enrollment. According to the superintendent, the latter is down to 2,250, a drop of nearly 150 from 2016.


Man arrested in check-cashing scheme faces additional charges

Boardman police file charges against suspect in fraudulent check-cashing case


YPD earns state certification

Program was set up by governor’s office


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Ohio pike prepares for predicted average winter

Ohio Turnpike employees conduct checks on a snowplow parked Tuesday in the Canfield maintenance building. Each of Canfield’s 10 trucks is outfitted with a plow blade, two adjustable wings, a hydraulic bed and a salt dispenser.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high-school building, 13910 Mahoning


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Student sessions YOUNGSTOWN The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown


Medical marijuana

Medical marijuana YOUNGSTOWN The planning commission Tuesday recommended city council permit a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Marquis and Lauren Williams, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 16.


Pilot injured in crash

Pilot injured in crash GUSTAVUS The pilot of a single-engine aircraft that crashed while


Self-driving cars could ease traffic but increase sprawl

Associated Press BOSTON A new study inspired by Boston’s early experiments with self-driving


Homebuilder sentiment rises in October

Associated Press U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic than they have in months, looking