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Dispute over abortion clinic to be argued in Ohio Supreme Court

By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent TOLEDO A dispute over whether to shut down


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Chelsea Schrader and James Tuck, Youngstown, boy, Sept.


Man dies in 1-car crash in Ellsworth Township

Man dies in 1-car crash in Ellsworth Township ELLSWORTH TOWNSHIP A Vienna Township man, Justin


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Average US gas price jumps after Harvey shuts down refineries

Average US gas price jumps after Harvey shuts down refineries CAMARILLO, Calif. The average


Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Observance takes place tonight

WHAT: Mahoning Valley 9/11 memorial ceremony. WHEN: 6 p.m. today. WHERE: 9/11 Memorial Park,


Death toll rises to 90 as aftershocks rock Mexico

Associated Press JUCHITAN, MEXICO Life for many has moved outdoors in the quake-shocked city of


A New Dedication

Associated Press POINT LOOKOUT, N.Y. A Long Island beach where people gathered and watched in


Pope to Colombians: Seek a peaceful future

Associated Press CARTAGENA, Colombia Pope Francis wrapped up his Colombia trip Sunday by


McCain talks about his health, N. Korea

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sen. John McCain says battling brain cancer is a challenge but that


Trump action on young immigrants divides some GOP districts

Associated Press MONROE, GA. Anthony Pham immigrated to the United States in 1982 from Vietnam


Guard couple ditch white wedding for fatigues as Hurricane Irma nears

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Lauren Durham had a poofy white dress and plans for an intimate


Irma Whips Florida

Associated Press MIAMI Hurricane Irma gave Florida a coast-to-coast pummeling with winds up to


Former area residents prepare for the worst in Florida

It’s the lull before the storm, one said Saturday.


Bribery charges pile up against former Niles Mayor Infante

Because the newest indictment in the Ralph Infante public-corruption case is lengthy and complex, it was not readily apparent when it was handed up last month that the former Niles mayor is accused of four more instances of accepting bribe money in exchange for city jobs.


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Indie filmmaker thinks Youngstown good place for creative efforts

The third annual Youngstown Indie Creators Expo attracted artists from the area who wanted to rub elbows and network with like-minded people who see no reason why the Mahoning Valley can’t be the birthplace for everything from original comics to independent movies.