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Trump defends rapper charged with assault

Trump defends rapper charged with assault STOCKHOLM A Swedish prosecutor on Thursday charged


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield


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42 cats removed from abandoned home, fosters needed

Youngstown police officer Shawna-Cie Ott tries to catch a pair of cats that were among 42 taken out of an abandoned Helena Avenue home Wednesday on the South Side. Charges against the previous homeowner are expected.


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Window World owner featured in tandem jump at Canfield Fair

Pat Moran, co-owner of Window World, discusses his company’s involvement in the Canfield Fair’s opening ceremony, which will be Aug. 29. Moran’s 84-year-old father, Fred, who is co-owner of Window World, will be part of a parachute jump at the event.


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WaterFire Sharon fest pares down to burn brighter

A brazier in the Shenango River is lit at last year’s WaterFire Sharon festival.


Trial resumes today regarding attack on worker at Newton Falls factory

Trial resumes today regarding attack on worker at Newton Falls factory


UAW president at Lordstown GM is leaving for a different job with the company

He said it was a ‘very tough decision’


Youngstown administration wants to eliminate two of the fire department’s battalion chiefs through attrition

The money saved will go to improve the department’s radio system


Bristolville girl scores points with county officials for her passion and poise

Bristolville girl scores points for her passion and poise


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Boardman Trustees flooded with complaints

Boardman Township trustees, from left, Larry Moliterno, Tom Costello and Brad Calhoun, listen to residents complain about flooding problems during a trustees meeting Wednesday at Boardman Library.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown, the city of Canfield, and Poland


Prosecutors and teen murder defendant ‘in discussions’ regarding plea agreement

Prosecutors and teen murder defendant ‘in discussions’ regarding plea agreement


Improvement projects set for Mill Creek Park

The two projects total more than $500,000.


Hunt Valve contract

Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union


Trial moved to 2020

Trial moved to 2020 COLUMBUS The trial of Anthony J. Pardon, 54, who is accused of killing