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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- A historic entertainment venue in Youngstown has been selected for a national award. The Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium Association won the 2010 Best of Youngstown award from the United States Chamber of Commerce in the category of Auditorium and Hall Operation Category.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Ohio Valley Teen challenge wants Mahoning county residents to know they are not going door-to-door. The organization says it has received calls stating two black males, possibly teenagers, are knocking on doors claiming they are selling candy for Teen challenge.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- Valley officials hope new state money will help the Youngstown Business Incubator create jobs in the city.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A portion of Interstate 680 is now named after the founder of the McGuffey Reader who was from Coitsville. William Holmes McGuffey authored the legendary books published in 1836. They remain in print to day.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Unfortunately, jobless rates in the valley continue to worsen. Youngstown’s rate jumped to 13.5% from 13.3% in May. Warren’s unemployment saw a much larger hike in June to 13.1% percent from 12.3% in May.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- A resurfacing project is scheduled to begin Monday on a portion of Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown.
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YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said this morning he expects to return to Youngstown in two weeks with his verdict on whether the proposed sale of the Forum Health medical system to Ardent Health Services meets state standards.
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is expected to make an announcement Monday morning regarding the future of Forum Health. Cordray will discuss the proposed sale of the bankrupt health system to Nashville-based for-profit Ardent Health.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio gasoline prices have risen 2 cents in the last week. The latest survey from auto club AAA, the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express says the statewide average price for regular-grade gasoline is up 2 cents from $2.70 last Monday.
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DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Ohio drivers tend to get heavier-footed as they enter rural stretches of highway after leaving congested sections.
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