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FALLEN HERO tournament

FALLEN HERO tournament Proceeds from the Fallen Hero 324 Softball Tournament will go to Justin


Ohio awards $10M to boost opioid, addiction breakthroughs

Ohio awards $10M to boost opioid, addiction breakthroughs


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Beeghly family gives $1M gift to Akron Children’s Hospital

Bruce and Nancy Beeghly aren’t shy about expressing their pride in the care, compassion and services Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley continues to provide for youngsters and their families.


Ethics commission unsure whether to investigate Mohip

The CEO us bound by state ethics laws, the ethics commission contends.


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YSU to make tuition guarantee

Youngstown State University Board of Trustees’ Finance and Facilities Committee approved a tuition guarantee program locking in a student’s tuition rates for four years.


Niles auditor: Finances moving in right direction

City Auditor Giovanne Merlo projects a general-fund balance of $1.3 million


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East students harmonize holiday performance

Lori Davis, an East Palestine bus driver, said the melodic sounds drew her to East’s auditorium while she waited for the East Palestine-East High basketball game in the gym to conclude


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A teenager had his wish granted by Make-A-Wish on Wednesday.

A teenager’s wish to be able to lead a healthier lifestyle was granted Wednesday at a ceremony at Macy’s at Eastwood Mall.


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Retiring Boardman Police Chief Jack Nichols thanks township community

Nichols is retiring after a 40-year career, all at Boardman Police Department.


Trumbull commissioners announce Weathersfield water and sewer projects

Weathersfield Township Trustee Marvin McBride said when a Weathersfield resident came to him with shampoo in his hair eight years ago and said something had to be done about the low water pressure in Mineral Ridge, he committed himself to doing something.


Two of eight children who ran from Trumbull Children Services facility remain missing

The juveniles left the residential treatment center about 7:15 p.m. Monday after one of them pulled the fire alarm, which allowed the locked doors of the facility to open, according to a Warren police report.


Driver passes out at the wheel at busy Boardman intersection

Boardman woman shares video of suspected overdose


Woman accused of shoplifting at Boardman store had infant with her

Woman faces child endangering charge for having baby with her during suspected theft


Boardman township can now implement landlord registration program

Ohio Supreme Court declines appeal of lawsuit against Boardman township


Youngstown council didn’t have enough members at meeting to pass legislation

Among the major ordinances was a $1.45 million settlement of a water lawsuit