BOARDMAN – U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican, said the choice between him and his Democratic challenger – Sherrod Brown, a former three-term senator – is the difference between Ohio continuing to move forward or…
America Makes selects companies to lead $12.4M defense project
Northrop Grumman Corp. and Fastech LLC have been selected this week to lead a $12.4 million project directed by Youngstown-based…
Experience matters most in county auditor race, incumbent says
YOUNGSTOWN — Republican Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham is seeking another four years in office. His opponent wants to expand…
Struthers father pleads guilty in accidental shooting death of son
YOUNGSTOWN — The father of a Struthers toddler accidentally killed last year has avoided trial with a plea deal that…
Canfield trustees oppose annexation attempt
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP - Trustees voted unanimously this week to oppose the attempt by the city of Canfield to annex 11…
Youngstown man accused of damaging Liberty hotel glass
LIBERTY - A Youngstown man faces charges after being accused of breaking some glass and leaving for a nearby hotel…
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SANCTUARY OPEN FOR PROGRAMS: The Birds in Flight Wildlife Sanctuary will welcome families and outdoor enthusiasts to the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the sanctuary in Canfield. The event will give families an opportunity to learn practical hands-on skills while discovering the important connection between wildlife, conservation, preparedness…
BEIRUT BOMBING MEMORIAL: The Tri-State Detachment #494 of the Marine Corps League, Struthers Mayor Catherine Cernone-Miller…
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WESTERN RESERVE JOINT FIRE DISTRICT Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the…
Oct. 13 agenda
LOWELLVILLE VILLAGE Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. today at the municipal building. The ordinance…
Oct. 14 agenda
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Experience matters most in county auditor race, incumbent says
YOUNGSTOWN — Republican Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham is seeking another four years in office. His opponent wants to expand staffing and make county services more accessible. Meacham, first elected in 2014, points to his financial experience and improvements in efficiency and transparency. Democrat Dalton Bosze, of Austintown, said the office should do more…
YOUNGSTOWN — The father of a Struthers toddler accidentally killed last year has avoided trial with…
Struthers father pleads guilty in accidental shooting death of son
LIBERTY - A Youngstown man faces charges after being accused of breaking some glass and leaving…
Youngstown man accused of damaging Liberty hotel glass
Pepper: Trumbull, Mahoning could decide governor’s race
Obituaries
Donna L. Kacmar 1951-2026
HENDERSON, Nevada – Donna L. Kacmar, 75, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.…
Carol A. Doyle 1946-2026
Matthew J. Miles 1987-2026
EDWARD M. CUPRIK, 82, of Youngstown, died Saturday. SERVICES: noon Oct. 24, Mercy House Church, Pulaski,…
Oct. 15 area deaths
Local Sports
Fitch, Boardman get ready to renew rivalry
Valley high school kickers are excelling
High School Sports Roundup from Oct. 15
Guardians beat Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead
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A new Medicare season begins, but some shifts will arrive in 2027
Travel tips for the over-50 crowd
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10/15/26 BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER
Editorials
Child welfare system cratering in Ohio
Though the case has faded from the headlines, it has been only a little more than three months since 16 children were removed from the Siders’ home in Hamden. While that case makes its way through the system, Job and Family Services workers are sounding the alarm that part of that system is significantly…
Cornell 7: The end result of modern feminism
Some children are too young to ride e-bikes and scooters
We're chasing significance in the wrong places
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Initial, continued unemployment claims up
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported Thursday that Ohioans filed 8,621 initial unemployment claims last week, which was 3,918 more than the previous week. Ohioans filed 34,591 continued unemployment claims last week, which was 909 more than the previous week. The total number of claims filed from Oct. 4-10 was 43,212.…