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SLAIN OHIO FAMILY State opposes reconsideration of autopsy ruling

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Attorney General’s Office says the state Supreme Court


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In other news Thursday involving Trump or his administration: The Trump administration moved to


Trump-Bannon feud lays bare new fissure in fractious GOP

Associated Press WASHINGTON The acrimony surrounding former White House adviser Steve Bannon’s


Youngstown mayor rescinds raises given by predecessor

‘It wasn’t appropriate,’ the mayor said of the salary increases.


Frozen pipes cause evacuation of Wick Tower Suites

All the building’s apartments are occupied and residents are staying with friends or relatives or are being put up in local hotels.


Youngstown council uses speeding citations money for expenditures

The general fund faces a $2.5 million to $3 million deficit this year.


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Cruze sales down in December, year

2017 was another tough year for passenger cars as they fight with crossovers for sales.


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Mini grants to teachers will impact Boardman students

The fund awarded $8,500 to teachers.


Mill Creek MetroParks seeks public comment on bridge rehab

MetroParks plans rehabilitation of Idora Bridge this summer


Girard man, 66, indicted in November assault on elderly relative

Roger Bispeck, 66, of Church Hill Road in Girard was indicted Wednesday on felonious assault, accused of bloodying an elderly family member Nov. 16. If convicted, Bispeck could get eight years in prison.


Youngstown schools’ two-hour delay went ‘better than expected’

Youngstown City Schools will be closed today and Friday following the district’s first two-hour delay


Local health care expo to take place in March

In an effort to keep health care local, three competitors have joined with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to host a health care expo at the Covelli Centre in March.


Youngstown school board retains Kimble, Murphy as leaders

The vote for president was 4-2 with no votes from board members Dario Hunter and Corinne Sanderson. The vote for vice president was four votes for Murphy from Kimble, Murphy, board member Ronald Shadd and new member Tina Cvetkovich; and two votes for Sanderson from Sanderson and Hunter.


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Adi's deportation stayed; staying in US for now

In a last-minute development, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced today that after working with Al Adi’s attorney, David Leopold, and the House judiciary committee, a decision was reached to grant Adi a stay of deportation.

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Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown

A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown