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Putin warns US about placement of missiles

Associated Press MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin sternly warned the United States


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield


Fifth Avenue project will be 'transformational'

The goal is to better connect downtown to YSU, a city official says.


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No renewal levy under CEO Mohip

Youngstown Board of Education members will not give their OK to the renewal of a 10.7-mill levy.


Joint Land Use Study for Youngstown Air Reserve Station nears final stages

About 20 people attended the third and possibly final public meeting regarding the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Joint Land Use Study as its consultants prepare to write a draft and then a final report.


Boardman teachers will be notified Friday of their 2019-2020 assignments

School officials say the work needed to complete the district’s realignment plan by June 30 is on target.


Speed-camera company to reimburse Liberty for police OT

Liberty Township will receive a $2,700 monthly reimbursement from Optotraffic to cover the police department’s overtime costs that stem from the township operating its speed-camera program.


Liberty Township to welcome Tim Hortons

Cleveland developer plans to open multiple Tim Hortons in the Valley.


Academic commission hears of progress

Youngstown Academic Distress Commission heard presentations from school leaders about district progress


Gunfire apparently cause of Warren death, another man’s injuries

Aaron A. Staggers, 33, of Peace Avenue Northwest was found dead at a home in the 800 block of Woodbine Avenue Southeast.


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Best-selling author speaks to students in Campbell, Youngstown

New York Times best-selling young-adult author Nic Stone visited Campbell Memorial High School on Tuesday afternoon as part of Black History Month.


Inmate reports rape


Withdraws candidacy


Jury selection moved up


Arraigned in theft case