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Nation and world at a glance for April 10

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Melania Trump steps up to deny any knowledge of Epstein crimes WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement at the White House denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes. In the extraordinary moment on Thursday, the first lady denied any association ...

Jobless numbers jump in January

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Mahoning and Trumbull counties witnessed the loss of 3,400 jobs from December to January, according to statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. They have the highest unemployment in the state with Trumbull ranked ninth among Ohio’s 88 counties. Mahoning is 13th. ...

Mahoning elections board goes shopping

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YOUNGSTOWN — After touring a long-vacant grocery store on the city’s South Side, David Betras, chairman of the Mahoning County Board of Elections, called it the ideal location for the board’s offices. Betras said Thursday after walking through the former Bottom Dollar store: “It’s ...

High school scoreboard – April 9, 2026

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SOFTBALL Austintown Fitch 12, Saluga 2 — Fitch (10-0) scored 12 runs on 11 hits to stay unbeaten. Mila Hanley struck out nine in a complete game effort for the Falcons. Kylie Folkwein led the offense with a single, double and four RBI’s. Morgan Roby added three hits and an RBI and Alyssa ...

Man gets up to 4.5-year jail sentence for assault in Youngstown

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YOUNGSTOWN — Devin M. Nash, 32, was sentenced to 3 to 4 1/2 years in prison Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for an Oct. 25, 2024, assault at a home in the 3200 block of Ohio Avenue on Youngstown’s North Side. Retired Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge Andrew Logan ...

Penguins end playoff drought with win vs. Devils

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NEWARK, N.J. — For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons. They had made 16 postseason appearances in a ...