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Youngstown State sets events for Women’s History Month

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will celebrate Women’s History Month throughout March with educational programs, lectures and community events hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies program and campus partners. This year’s theme, “Remember the Ladies,” honors the ...

Warren’s Bill White named Buck O’Neil award winner

Staff report A Warren native will be honored in Cooperstown this summer. Bill White was named the recipient of the John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced on Monday. “From a young man born in Florida, educated ...

Mostly drug charges in recent grand jury report

YOUNGSTOWN — The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: • Daniel A. Green, 44, Creed Street, Struthers, aggravated drug possession. • Robin L. Giancola, 64, New Castle Road, Lowellville, cocaine possession. • Jaquan Linsey, 31, LaClede Street, ...

Phoenix rises for Valley couple and baby

GIRARD — The community came together Sunday at a fundraiser to help a Girard couple and their 8-month-old son, Daniel, who lost their home, car and most belongings in a fire last month. Donald Durkin and Brittnee Bullen said they were overwhelmed and appreciative of all the help they have ...

Poll finds wide backing for Ohio public libraries

New research shows Ohioans continue to value local library services and support local funding that keeps them strong, according to the Ohio Library Council. “New statewide research shows overwhelming bipartisan support for Ohio’s public libraries and township governments, with voters ...

Regional bee unlikely to ‘enervate’ 3-time player

LIBERTY — Not many sixth graders have a least favorite word, but Brent Miller sure does. “Enervate. E-N-E-R-V-A-T-E,” Brent said. It’s the word that knocked him out of the regional spelling bee last year, and he hasn’t forgotten it. This year, the sixth-grade student at Lakeview ...