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Should states ban abortions if Down syndrome diagnosed?

Associated Press PLAIN CITY, OHIO Kelly Kuhns rejected Down syndrome testing the first three

Trump’s rebuke of NFL kneelers prompts even more protests

Associated Press President Donald Trump’s criticism of players who kneel during the national

CHURCH SHOOTING UPDATE: Suspected church shooter identified in Nashville

An usher likely prevented more injuries and deaths, a witness said

Youngstown prostitutes prefer hitting streets over surfing sites

Prostitution in Youngstown is nothing like one sees on TV, the city's police chief said.

Steel photographer recalls a heavy mission

Percy Kelty is the former Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. corporate photograher.

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Former steel workers reminisce, usher in inaugural Heritage Week

It’s been slightly more than 40 years since the job Phill Datko loved was suddenly over, and even though he still laments the loss, he remains grateful for what it provided.

ANTHONY ‘TONY’ LARICCIA, 71 Valley benefactor shunned ‘mansions and Mercedes’

Lariccia believed in the sanctity of family and preferred to avoid the spotlight.

Seventh annual Nonviolence Parade is next Sunday

The parade kicks off Nonviolence Week in Ohio, which is Oct. 1 through 7

Youngstown cops probe death of man found in South Side home

If the coronor rules the death a homicide it would be Youngstown’s 16th this year.

Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest shows off west side

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jay Coy of North Jackson brought his organic

METRO DIGEST || Pope Francis message on climate change

Pope Francis message on climate change YOUNGSTOWN Sister Barbara O’Donnell, Humility of Mary, a

Prostitution tied to drugs, dangerous website

"Rachel" (not her real name), who grew up in Howland, started using opiates at 11, but never thought she would end up out on the streets like women she saw. “Candy,” (also not her real name) is a 27-year-old, single, white woman with three kids between 4 and 7, who works a part-time job that can't keep her kids fed and clothed, so she's on the streets for her kids. .