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Firefighters union president says administration ignoring safety
Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley, left, and firefighters union President Charlie Smith are at odds over the chief's plan to eliminate two battalion chiefs through attrition, and waiting to improve a poorly functioning radio system. Smith says the plan puts lives in danger.
What the Duce! Scrappers fall
Scrappers' Raynel Delgado dives into second to make the out during their game against the Spikes at Eastwood Field Thursday night.
Valley Dems to Trump: You broke promises
They spoke on the two-year anniversary of the president’s last visit to the area when he urged the crowd, “Don’t sell your house,” and promised the return of the Valley's manufacturing jobs.
About $900K is awarded for Mahoning flood relief
Mahoning commissioners also awarded about $4.2 million in road project contracts Thursday.
ODNR: Kinsman Dam association neglected corrective action
The bridge on Lakeview Drive in Kinsman Township washed away after storms and a massive amount of rain Saturday. Residents who lived on the other side of the bridge — the only way in or out of the neighborhood — had to be evacuated.
Mall changes ahead
Mall changes ahead BOARDMAN Washington Prime Group, the company that owns Southern Park Mall,
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Landmarks for sale YOUNGSTOWN Two downtown Youngstown commercial buildings owned by NYO Property
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jonathan and Brittany Welsh, Columbiana, girl, July 24.
State inspection finds problems persist at Cuyahoga County jail
Associated Press CLEVELAND A state inspection of a troubled county jail in Cleveland in early
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
State expands funding to combat homelessness and housing
The state will allocate an additional $5 million to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.
MetroParks sues Green Twp. for land
This is the MetroParks’ 12th eminent domain suit filed since November, according to court records