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Husted bill seeks to boost child safety on social media

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, an Ohio Republican, sponsored legislation requiring large social media platforms to permit parents to receive real-time safety notifications if their children are engaging in dangerous or risky interactions. The bipartisan Sammy’s Law — with U.S. Sens. Mark Warner, a ...

Section of Market Street closed Wednesday

YOUNGSTOWN – The southbound lanes on Market Street between Federal and Boardman streets will close Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The closure is needed for a contractor to use a crane to remodel upper floor apartments at the Mahoning National Bank Building, 26 Market St. Detours will ...

Labra Brothers bring new songs for 330 Day Concert

The Labra Brothers band is ready to make its “Move.” The Youngstown group will use its slot headlining this year’s The Summit FM’s 330 Day Concert to preview music from its upcoming album. Adrian Labra said the self-titled album is completed, but before it’s available, the band ...

State bill aims to update conceal carry law

State Sen. Al Cutrona, R-Canfield, introduced the Freedom to Carry Act that would make it easier to transport shotguns and rifles in vehicles without breaking the law, and it would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for those wanting to obtain a concealed carry license. “We’re fixing an ...

Limits on city sought in wrongful death suit

YOUNGSTOWN – An attorney representing the executor of an estate seeking millions of dollars from Youngstown in a wrongful death lawsuit asked a judge to prohibit the city from gathering its own evidence or calling witnesses because the city already missed deadlines to do both. David Moore, ...

Girard advances plan for free clinic

GIRARD — City officials have decided to have KO Consulting look into the feasibility of having an urgent care and primary medical care facility in the city. Girard Mayor Mark Zuppo said at Monday’s meeting that he and Struthers Mayor Catherine Cercone-Miller have discussed with KO ...