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Raccoon in contact with pet dogs tests positive for rabies

A raccoon that came into contact with two pet dogs has tested positive for rabies, according to a release from Mahoning County Public Health.


Man pleads guilty in North Side murder

Co-defendant set for trial Monday


State disaster declaration to help get Kinsman causeway repairs started as soon as next week

State disaster declaration to help get Kinsman causeway repairs started as soon as next week


Lordstown schools dedicate new scoreboard and flag pole

Two military veterans raised the American flag on a new pole at Lordstown Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon as the National Anthem was played before the start of Lordstown’s first high school soccer game of the year.


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‘Birds’ sequel stays aloft

Jason Sudeikis and Bill Hader lend their voices again to Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animations’ “Angry Birds 2,” which finds a way to actually improve on the 2016 original in a way that’s clever but not snarky, sweet but not syrupy.


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Greatest Golfer: Lift, clean and place policy leads to low scores at Mill Creek Golf Course

Ken Wilson drives the ball during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday.


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Clear, fall-like skies welcome bands to Boardman Band Night

Boardman High School marching band members incorporate a dance to their performance Friday night at Spartan Stadium.


Extension office plans program on succulents

Extension office plans program on succulents CANFIELD The Mahoning County OSU Extension office,


El Paso, Texas Man invites world to victim’s funeral

By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press When 63-year-old Margie Reckard was killed by a gunman who


Unemployment rate remains the same

Unemployment rate remains the same COLUMBUS Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment remained the


Activists: Thousands at risk of illegal voter roll purge

Associated Press COLUMBUS Voting rights activists say about 4,000 Ohio residents are at risk of


Regional Chamber sets ribbon-cutting for four businesses

The businesses are in Niles, Youngstown, and Boardman


Losses from May tornadoes are among Ohio’s highest

Associated Press COLUMBUS Insured losses from Memorial Day tornadoes that ravaged parts of Ohio


Epstein death ruled suicide by hanging

Associated Press NEW YORK The New York City medical examiner ruled Jeffrey Epstein’s death a


Officials will brief president on Afghanistan regotiations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other administration officials plan to brief President Donald Trump Friday on the state of peace negotiations in Afghanistan, a U.S. official said.