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A federal appeals court says the Trump administration acted illegally when it ended legal protections that gave hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela permission to live and work in the United States.
 

Once lamenting Youngstown’s steel decline, new Springsteen song protests Minneapolis deaths

 
Springsteen’s voice is linked to the 1995 song "Youngstown." That track told the story of the Mahoning Valley’s rise and fall through the eyes of a local laborer.
 
 
A federal judge is moving forward with mediation in multiple civil rights lawsuits filed against Ursuline High School and the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
 

Alleged wrong-way vehicle crashes on 422 in Warren Township

 
When a trooper got to the crash scene, no one was found inside the Honda.

 

 
The identity of the deceased is unknown at this time. 
 
 
Thomas noted that the bill helps communities prepare for potential changes to the state property tax system.
 

Record-breaking cold expected; timing out the worst of the chill

 
While things will be bone-chillingly cold, no major wintery systems are expected across our area.
 

Cold temperatures bring rare light pillars to the area

 
Local residents captured images of glowing columns of light stretching into the sky on Wednesday morning as temperatures in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys dropped below zero.
 

Valley events, services cancelled due to weather

 
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Fire severely damages home in Austintown

 
It is still unknown what caused the fire.
 

Warren City Schools attempt to open this week despite extreme cold

 
Superintendent Steve Chiaro says the schools are meant to open until conditions force them to close.
 

Warren City Council approves Ohio Edison partnership tied to bridge project

 
The powerline plans will not change the pedestrian bridge project schedule, Johnson said.