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Violence in Charlottesville leads to soul-searching at ACLU

Associated Press NEW YORK Faced with an angry backlash for defending white supremacists’ right


Trump preaches unity after lambasting media, GOP

Associated Press RENO, Nev. It was a tale of two Trumps in the desert Southwest. Within a


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Zac Brown fans advised to use parking decks at YSU

Concert goers are also advised to get there early and bring cash.


YSU faculty union vows no more concessions, authorizes strike notice

The union team says a strike may be necessary to get fair wages. YSU has the lowest-paid faculty at a public university in Ohio, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.


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Video inspires 11-year-old to give back to community

Leah Lengyel is dedicating her entire allowance to helping people less fortunate than herself.


Man represents himself, found not guilty of murder

Bunn was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and tampering with evidence. He faces a maximum sentence of six years in prison.


Youngstown council will vote today to accept two charter amendment proposals

One proposal is a fracking ban that’s been rejected by voters six previous times; the other changes how elections are run in the city.


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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Warren officials call on citizens to help reduce violence

Warren mayor, police chief resolve to stop recent homicides but ask for public’s help


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Man charged in Tuesday morning shooting was subject of Monday castle-doctrine ruling

The castle doctrine is the unofficial name for a part of Ohio law that says if someone breaks into your occupied home or temporary habitation, or your occupied car, you “have an initial presumption that you may act in self-defense and you will not be second-guessed by the state, according to the Buckeye Firearms Association.”


Transfer of former YDC property to county appears likely

Mental health board hopes to have plans in place by year’s end


The Pregnancy Help Center celebrates 30 years of pre-natal support

After 30 years, the Pregnancy Help Center is


Man picks up additional charges while out on bond

Has a pending gun and drug case; was arrested Monday with a gun and drugs


Trumbull officials to discuss proposed Falls annexation

Commissioners to allow parties to state their case on proposed Falls annexation


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Artwork in nature on display at Fellows Gardens

On display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Davis Center is artwork by Doug McLarty, whose pieces feature objects in nature that he manipulates through a digital scanning process. Also on display at Fellows is an “Organic Steel” exhibit by local sculptor Tony Armeni.