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Test results: 'Zombie-like' raccoons had distemper

YOUNGSTOWN The “zombie-like” raccoons that were spotted in the city earlier this spring have tested positive for distemper.


Whispering Pines honors Eagle Scouts, volunteers

The Whispering Pines District of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted their 2018 District Recognition and Awards dinner Sunday evening at St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman.

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Hubbard lawyer runs nonprofit to maximize US aid to poor nations

A trip to the Middle East for a fellowship program of the U.S. Agency for International Development was eye-opening for John Buchenic.


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Valley runners race in crown jewel of marathons

Motivations vary for competing in Boston

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Eight Valley teachers win awards at OH WOW! gala

Andrea Reed prides herself on her ability and

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COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Crist M. Miller, 21, of Middlefield, and Mary Ann M.


Boston marks 5 years since marathon attack with tributes

Associated Press BOSTON It was a day filled with service and commemorations in honor of victims


Spokesman: Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health

Associated Press HOUSTON Former first lady Barbara Bush is in “failing health” and won’t seek


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Holocaust memorial stresses lessons learned from atrocities

The 25th annual Shoah Memorial Ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown

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ODOT constructing a sound barrier along parts of I-80

The Ohio Department of Transportation is constructing a sound barrier alongside parts of Interstate 80 that will buffer noise for business and residential areas in Girard, Austintown and Liberty.


One dead in Pa. house fire

Robert Donald Taylor, 83, was pronounced dead after a fire spread through his home on the 300 block of Hartzell Road on Saturday


Ex-NFL star set for trial over Warren income taxes

Court documents state Mario Manningham owes more than $63,000.


Countdown begins to opening of Youngstown's new court facility

The old court facility, on the second floor of Youngstown City Hall on West Boardman Street, had no public restrooms, a cramped hallway and cramped courtrooms. It was once compared to the decrepit court system of Ukraine by a former state supreme court justice.


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East High makes Destination Imagination Global Finals

Five East High School students are among more than 1,400 teams in the world that have qualified for Destination Imagination’s May 21 Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.


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North Lima nonprofit wants every girl to have her dream prom night

The girls can volunteer to help a group, or spend a couple hours helping Diva Donations.