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After nearly four years, man receives sentence for drug crime

Judge imposes prison time dismissing an initial recommendation of probation


After net neutrality: Brace for internet ‘fast lanes’

Associated Press NEW YORK Now that federal telecom regulators have repealed net neutrality, it


Police find Fentanyl, Naloxone after car chase

Erin Barrickman, of Warren, is facing a laundry list of drug-related charges after leading police on a car chase late Tuesday.


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Contract renewal YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Port Authority approved a contract renewal for


Market Street McDonald’s to close

A Market Street McDonald’s in Uptown is permanently closed.


Calif. braces for return of winds

Associated Press LOS ANGELES After a welcome lull in powerful winds that drove Southern


Al Franken to officially leave US Senate seat Jan. 2

Al Franken to officially leave US Senate seat Jan. 2 ST. PAUL, Minn. Sen. Al Franken plans to


Expert: New route may have distracted engineer before crash

Associated Press SEATTLE Experts say it’s possible the engineer on an Amtrak train that


For middle class, GOP tax cuts could fade away

Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a Christmas gift the middle class might want to give back in a


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Struthers 4th graders build gingerbread houses for holidays

Struthers 4th grade holiday tradition continues during gingerbread house day


Campbell considers selling water system, calls for public comment

Campbell water system’s fate to be decided by public


Hiring committee to narrow choices for county administrator

A hiring committee consisting of three respected local leaders will narrow the choices for Trumbull County administrator to three finalists from which the three county commissioners will choose one.


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7-year-old creates community library, seeks to help animal shelters

Cody O’Connell, a second grader at Austintown Elementary School, created a community library with the help of his family. Now, he’s looking to use it to help homeless animals with lightly used blankets.


Commission questions impact of roof-repair costs in Niles

There is a leak in the city’s safety services building


MetroParks board member Shipka decides not to seek reappointment

Shipka spearheaded numerous changes to park policies after the controversial eliminiation of several park positions.