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Chevy Cruze earns Consumer Reports reliability recommendation

The Chevrolet Cruze earned high enough marks from consumers to make the list of Consumer Reports’ recommended models.


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Apple’s former chief evangelist shares his “Art of Innovation” at Stambaugh

Not being afraid to change your mind is a sign of intelligence, Kawasaki said.


Former Extrudex executives indicted

The indictment alleges the plant’s then-general manager and safety supervisor silenced other employees, threatening their jobs.


Land contract lawsuit may be moved to federal court

The lawsuit is eligible for adjudication in federal court because it includes RICO accusations, which would be a federal crime.


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YSU gets $1.5 million endowment

Thomas sisters Janet Shanklin, left, and Gwen Watson speak at a news conference announcing their $1.5 million donation to the “We See Tomorrow” campaign in honor of their late father and Mahoning Valley businessman Paul J, Thomas.


New levy concept raises questions in Niles

The district has scheduled a public informational meeting on the substitute levy for 7 p.m. Monday at Niles McKinley High School.


Aqua Ohio says water rate increases will be smaller than expected

Aqua Ohio announced Thursday water rate increases planned for each of the next three years will be slightly smaller than expected.


Man shot dead in Imperial Street home

The death is the 14th homicide in Youngstown this year.

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Boardman touts its strengths at annual fall update

Schools Superintendent Tim Saxton thanked the community for approving a May 2018 levy by highlighting the district’s recent successes at “Good Evening, Boardman,” the annual fall update hosted by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.


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Long summer delaying full fall colors

Natash Fenby of Austintown and her dog Chloe enjoy a walk in Mill Creek Park under a canopy of fall foliage.

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OHIO HOUSE

OHIO HOUSE 63rd District Two candidates are running for the 63rd District seat. An * denotes the


Republicans challenge ex-mayors for seats in statehouse

Former Trumbull mayors Holmes, O’Brien challenged by Republicans for statehouse seats


$10K to Second Harvest

$10K to Second Harvest Youngstown The Giant Eagle Foundation has awarded Second Harvest Food


Man gets three years for failure to comply

Sentence to run concurrent to federal sentence on gun charge


Struthers road levy renewal on the ballot this November

The original levy passed in 2014 and the renewal will be on the November ballot.