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Sewage leaks onto Valley street

AUSTINTOWN — Raw sewage has been leaking into a local street for two years, and nobody seems to be able to do anything to stop it. Austintown Township Administrator and Roads Superintendent Mark D’Apolito said a road department employee first informed him of the issue in August 2024 while ...

Cardinal Mooney beats Champion 10-1 to win first district title since 2017

LEAVITTSBURG — When Cardinal Mooney’s bats are going, the Cardinals are a tough team to top. With hot bats and freshman pitcher Alexis McKinstry striking out 15 batters, going against Mooney would be an uphill battle for any team. The Cardinals proved that again Thursday, taking down ...

11 men nabbed in trafficking sting in Valley

YOUNGSTOWN — Agents with the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force joined law enforcement from across Ohio this month in targeting those whose actions result in human trafficking. Operation Spring Cleaning involved 30 law enforcement initiatives in various areas of the state and was ...

Nation and world at a glance for May 22

Gunmen in Honduras open fire, kill at least 25 people TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Gunmen opened fire in two separate attacks Thursday on the Honduran coast, killing at least 25 people, including six police officers, authorities said. The first incident took place at a plantation in the ...

West Branch’s walk-off walk wins playoff game vs. Orange

BELOIT — Carter Thrasher knew what was coming. He stepped into the batter’s box with a full count, and the pitch fell outside the zone. Thrasher flipped his bat, turned toward the dugout and began to celebrate before making his way down the first-base line. The junior drew a bases-loaded ...