TOP HEADLINES

Forum panelists call Mahoning County schools models of efficiency for US

By: David Skolnick

CANFIELD — In response to Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham’s call for systemic changes to the county’s school districts, those at an education funding forum said the districts are operating efficiently. “It’s a lot more ...

September 28, 2023

Judicial candidate admits to forgery

By: David Skolnick

CAMPBELL — Brian J. Macala, a candidate for Campbell Municipal Court judge, admits he forged clients’ signatures on court documents, but said Mark J. Kolmacic, his opponent, is making too much out of it. “It doesn’t reflect well ...

September 28, 2023

Crump trial delayed

By: Ed Runyan

YOUNGSTOWN — Brandon Crump Jr., 20, one of the three defendants in the Rowan Sweeney killing, will not be having a jury trial Monday. Judge Anthony D’Apolito filed an entry Wednesday stating that Crump’s trial is postponed from Monday to ...

September 28, 2023

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SPORTS

In Terry Francona’s home finale, Guardians top Cincinnati 4-3

By: BY TOM WITHERS

CLEVELAND — As the Cleveland crowd chanted for him like never before, Terry Francona tipped his cap to salute their 11 years together. This was goodbye. A perfect send-off. Shane Bieber shut down Cincinnati for six innings and the ...

September 28, 2023

Canfield’s Baker, Lowellville’s Yon capture Mahoning crowns; Boardman sweeps team titles

By: By ROBERT HAYES

AUSTINTOWN — On an overcast afternoon, schools in Mahoning County converged to Austintown Township Park for the 2023 edition of the Mahoning County Cross Country Championships. A large slew of schools participated, with Boardman taking both ...

September 28, 2023

Campbell defeated by Champion

By: Brian Yauger

CAMPBELL — Two of the Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference’s youngest teams are also two of its best. Champion and Campbell squared off Wednesday with league implications on the line. The rising Red Devils struck first, but Champion ...

September 28, 2023

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