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Massive attack destroys one of Ukraine's largest power plants

 
Officials say a massive missile and drone attack has destroyed one of Ukraine’s largest power plants and damaged others.

 

Sherrod Brown calls for ban on sale of Chinese-made EVs in U.S.

 
The Senator’s call for a complete ban comes after former President Donald Trump made a campaign promise to place 100% tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports if he is sent back to the White House.
 

Nurses at Salem Regional issue 10-day strike notice amid contract negotiations

 
The Salem Regional Nurses Association (SRNA) at Salem Regional Hospital voted to issue the hospital a 10-day strike notice.
 

Power outage pulls the plug on school in Sharpsville

 
The power is back on in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Friday morning, but not in time to keep schools in session.
 

Wind gusts down tree on Youngstown's Westside, power out to more than 300 in Valley

 
Windy, wet weather caused damage overnight that cut power to more than 300 homes and businesses in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.
 

Garages near West Side Tire in Youngstown demolished due to basement collapse

 
Garages near West Side Tire on Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown were demolished.
 

Youngstown Council asked to pay half-a-million to settle lawsuits

 
Members of Youngstown City Council are being asked to approve more than half a million to settle two lawsuits against the city.
 

Downtown Youngstown bar Whistle and Keg for sale

 
Operating hours moving forward are unknown
 

Freight railroads ask courts to throw out new rule requiring two-person crews on trains

 

Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances.

Non-union contractors want Mahoning County to end agreements awarding work to unionized businesses

 
"Having a PLA is discriminating against us non-unioned companies because it takes us, non-unioned workers, out of the running," explained an employee with J.S. BOVA Excavating during Thursday's commissioner's meeting.
 

Youngstown Foundation awards $1.5 million grant to Valley organization that helps families with expenses

 
Operation Search and Help is a program that focuses on providing assistance to families with children and young adults under the age of 21 with special needs, behavioral healthcare, or chronic medical conditions.
 

Leonard Kirtz School raising money to finish inclusive playground for students

 
Leonard Kirtz School is holding a cavatelli dinner and raffle this Sunday, April 14th to help raise money for the construction for a new playground for its students. 
 

Kansas City Chiefs' Rashee Rice surrenders to police on assault charge after high-speed crash

 
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has surrendered to police on charges including aggravated assault after he and another driver of a speeding sports car allegedly caused a crash on a Dallas highway last month.
 

Rainy, windy and chilly. Not an ideal end to the work week

 
Temperatures will spend much of next week in the 70s
 
 
 

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