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Man indicted on felonious assault, attempted rape

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YOUNGSTOWN — Allen M. Smith, 21, of Parkman Road in Warren, was indicted last week on charges of felonious assault, attempted rape, gross sexual imposition and strangulation in a Feb. 13 incident in which he is accused of strangling a woman until she almost passed out after giving her a ride ...

McGuffey discussion focuses on author Edgar Allan Poe

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LIBERTY — Two dozen people congregated in the meeting room of Denny’s on Belmont Avenue on Saturday morning for the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s Memories of a Lifetime series, where the speaker, Mark Dawidziak, gave a presentation on Edgar Allan Poe. After Warren ...

Nation and world at a glance for May 19

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Deal reached to end commuter railstrike in New York City NEW YORK — Negotiators have reached a deal to end a strike that has brought North America’s largest commuter rail system to a standstill. The deal between the Long Island Rail Road and union leaders was announced on Monday. ...

Man promotes safety on the water ahead of Memorial Day weekend

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NILES — National Safe Boating Week may run through Friday, but for Sebring’s Evan Jagger of Buckeye Water to Trail Adventures, informing nature enthusiasts how to protect themselves among the elements is a 24/7, 365 endeavor. “One of the biggest messages I’d encourage is making safety ...

Pleasant Valley Church suspends services, activities

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Staff report LIBERTY — The parking lot outside Pleasant Valley Church off Pleasant Valley Road is usually packed with cars and other vehicles, but this past weekend, there were next to none. A statement was posted on several doors at entrances to the church stating that all church ...

On the record: Austintown

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Austintown WHAT: Board of Education meeting Wednesday PRESENT: Katie Berdis, Fred Marcum, Harold Porter, Don Sherwood and Kim Smrek The board: • Approved the April monthly financial/expenditure activity report. • Approved the April forecast report. • Approved purchase orders ...