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Bike trip turns into farm tour

July 5th, 2009

CANFIELD — Alisa Akuszewski and her two children got more than just a bike ride today. The 

Men working on car steal $1,900 and government aid check

July 5th, 2009

YOUNGSTOWN — A 23-year-old LaBelle Avenue man said his wallet containing $1,900 in cash and a 

YSU honors donors to Williamson project

July 5th, 2009

YOUNGSTOWN — The foundation isn’t even in place yet for the new Williamson College of Business 

City schools continue to seek reprieve on debt

July 5th, 2009

YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board isn’t giving up on its efforts to persuade Ohio to forgive all or 

Repaved Mahoning Avenue now has permanent lines

By Elise Franco | July 5th, 2009

ODOT reps said they’re doing everything possible to keep traffic flowing on Mahoning Avenue. 

Rain gardens promise many benefits for home owners

By Peter H. Milliken | July 5th, 2009

Rain gardens capture and filter storm water and provide wildlife habitat. YOUNGSTOWN — The 

$10M athletic-training center for YSU placed on fast track

By Harold Gwin | July 5th, 2009

The university is still raising money to pay for the project. YOUNGSTOWN — An indoor athletic- 

Fireworks show sparks energy downtown

By Ed Runyan | July 5th, 2009

One Poland man said he saw ‘tons of people’ on his way to the fireworks show, many of them 

A heartfelt tribute to Dustin Huffman

July 5th, 2009

Family, friends describe Salem teen’s ‘awesome’ devotion to helping others By SEAN BARRON 

WRTA, Niles hit snag on aid

July 5th, 2009

Transit agencies must agree or lose $3.4M in U.S. funds By DENISE DICK YOUNGSTOWN — If Niles 

Sisters honored for their ideals

By Virginia Ross | July 5th, 2009

The event came together after three of the sisters were hospitalized at the same time. 

Lawrence Co. commissioners oppose state plan for sales tax

July 5th, 2009

Mercer County officials haven’t decided a position on the tax proposal. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — 

Revised bridge plan gratifies Volant.Village

By Jeanne Starmack | July 5th, 2009

Merchants were unhappy with the idea that the bridge might close during their busy season. 

Mill Creek to host sand-sculpture contest

July 5th, 2009

YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ annual sand-sculpture contest will be from 1 to 4 p.m. July 26, 

28th annual Slovenfest to begin 3-day run Friday

July 5th, 2009

Dancing, ethnic food, polka music and Slovenian culture are on the weekend agenda. SNPJ, Pa. — 

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