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Digital divide talk takes place in Youngstown

The results of the Connect Ohio survey were discussed Monday by broadband providers, local leaders and U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson.


Chicago files federal lawsuit over sanctuary cities threat

Associated Press CHICAGO Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken his fight against President Donald


YNDC awarded $498,880 to encourage healthy food purchases

Youngstown is among 32 cities to get the grant nationwide


Ohio teen mom of buried newborn pleads not guilty

Associated Press CINCINNATI An 18-year-old woman whose newborn’s remains were buried outside


Study: Infant mortality disparity grows in Appalachia

Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. Placing much of the blame on smoking, a study chronicling the


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New training series in social media YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Small Business Development Center


Venezuelan worker becomes voice against coercion

Venezuelan worker becomes voice against coercion CARACAS, Venezuela Javier Hernandez knew he


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Report reveals underground US haven for heroin users

Associated Press NEW YORK A safe haven where drug users inject themselves with heroin and other


world Sanctions may not halt North Korea’s nuclear program

Associated Press WASHINGTON The strongest sanctions yet against North Korea could still prove no


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TCAP expands with 7th location, promotes center-based play

Center-based play draws in more than 600 students to attend Trumbull Community Action Program’s Head Start school


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Fifth annual Wings-n-Wheels soars for crowd of thousands

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com warren Ron Kocka of Mecca Township was one of thousands


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MetroParks makes improvements to Volney Rogers Field area

Volney Rogers Field courts will soon reopen to the public


Shooting death on East Side investigated

The death is Youngstown's 12th homicide of 2017.


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., village municipal building, 2538 Grandview