BOARDMAN — The Boardman Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday unanimously approved a new three-year contract with the Boardman Education Association (BEA) that includes no raises in the base salary. The board also…
Ciccone fails to file routine finance reports
YOUNGSTOWN — The office of embattled Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone failed to file routine monthly reconciliation reports…
4 weekend shootings reported in city
YOUNGSTOWN — Several instances of gunfire were reported in Youngstown on Saturday,, including a felonious assault that involved Shawn M.…
Judge dismisses kidnapping charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Though prosecutors last week said Terrance A. “Andy” Machen, 35, of Youngstown, still faced one additional kidnapping charge…
Liberty school board OKs mental health contract
LIBERTY — Mental health is a growing problem among young adults, and on Monday, the Liberty Board of Education approved…
Girard Lake area to be eyed for city mountain bike trail
GIRARD — After visiting a mountain bike trail last month in Lake Milton and meeting with members of the Rust…
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• MAHONING COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION will meet at 1 p.m. today at the county administration building. • POLAND TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at the township government center on employment of a public worker. There will be an executive session, if necessary. • POLAND TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION will…
TRIBUTE TO REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS: An America250 celebration with a tribute and dedication to Revolutionary War soldiers…
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MEZUZAH TO BE PLACED: The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation will…
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• BOARDMAN BOARD OF EDUCATION will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the high school. •…
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Boardman teachers pact approved
BOARDMAN — The Boardman Board of Education during its regular meeting Monday unanimously approved…
Tariffs help autoworkers, GM, Trump touts in Mich.
YOUNGSTOWN — The office of embattled Mahoning County Clerk of Courts Michael Ciccone failed to file…
Ciccone fails to file routine finance reports
New bridge links Canada, US
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Dennis A. Hynes 1939-2026
LOWELLVILLE — Dennis A. Hynes, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026,…
Bob Gaudio 1936-2026
Mary Ann Smith 1931-2026
FLORENCE A. CONNORS, 85, of Youngstown, died Thursday at Hospice House. No services. (Higgins-Reardon, Austintown) WILLIAM…
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Ready to go: YSU opens fall camp with expectations abound
Phantoms’ coach Ward leaves for AHL
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DEAR ANNIE: Cheating within marriage need not end in divorce
Editorials
Erica Schwartz’s impossible task in leading CDC
Erica Schwartz, the nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was asked last Wednesday whether she supports the Trump administration’s cancellation of mRNA vaccine research. “This is the first time I’m actually hearing about this,” she said. “As a private citizen, I certainly was not following that.” Really? Schwartz said several…
McDowell ‘town hall’ shields mayor from accountability
2 crime families don’t make 1 honest town
Watchdog over county water loses its bite
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Cracker Barrel CEO steps down a year after logo debacle
Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash. Cracker Barrel said Monday that CEO Julie Masino will step down next month but remain with the company until Oct. 9 in an advisory capacity. David Deno will succeed Masino on Aug.…