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Farmdale man pleads not guilty to vehicular homicide

Mark J. Donaldson, 19, was involved in a head-on crash that killed a Howland woman last year.


Youngstown Foundation awards more than $1.5M in grants

Thirteen area organizations received grants totaling $928,553.


METRO DIGEST || YSU settles lawsuit

Youngstown State University has settled a lawsuit filed by a former employee who claims that he was fired because he is a Muslim, according to federal court records, according to 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner.


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Akiva teacher leaves legacy of love for books, reading

Brian While, left, and Amanda Hugli stand near a pop-up library at Akiva Academy at the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown. The library is made up of donated books from Brian’s late wife, former academy teacher Christina While.


COURTS

COURTS columbiana county NEW CASES Kent State University v. Beth Jarrett, money. Ally Bank


RELIGION DIGEST || Improve fitness at Ursuline center

Improve fitness at Ursuline center CANFIELD The Ursuline Health and Wellness Center, 4280


FOURTH OF JULY | Holiday events through Wednesday in Mahoning, Shenango valleys

A list of events for the weekend and July Fourth on Wednesday. MAHONING Austintown: Fireworks


INDEPENDENCE DAY

INDEPENDENCE DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Robert and Samantha Ensign, Youngstown, boy, June 28.


Ohio governor won’t spare killer who cited mental illness

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich said Friday he won’t spare a death-row inmate whose


New boutique opens

New boutique opens NILES Coral Rose Boutique opened Friday at Eastwood Mall. The store in the


Marijuana grow site gets state approval to begin planting

Marijuana grow site gets state approval to begin planting RAVENNA Ohio has issued its first


Trump pledges July 9 announcement on Court nominee

Trump pledges July 9 announcement on Court nominee MORRISTOWN, N.J. Moving forward quickly on a


Automakers, manufacturers oppose Trump call for auto tariffs

General Motors warned in a filing with the U.S. Commerce Department the threat of auto tariffs “risks undermining GM’s competitiveness against foreign auto producers.”