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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
60 folks turn out for first Mahoning County sales-tax hearing
Sales tax hearing draws 60 in Canfield
Warren company pairs with U.S. Rep. Ryan to fight imports
Ryan pairs with Warren company to fight imports
Valley Polish Americans sought for national survey
Valley Polish Americans sought for national survey
Gunman fatally shot by Youngstown cops had long criminal record
Man shot by cops had long criminal record
Youngstown man caught after trying to run away from Campbell cops
Youngstown man arrested by Campbell cops
President Clinton to attend fundraiser in Canfield Tuesday
CANFIELD — Ex-President Bill Clinton will be the featured guest Tuesday at a dinner to raise money
Spaces available in chamber’s leadership classes
YOUNGSTOWN — There are a few spaces available in the Regional Chamber’s Mahoning Valley Local
Blessing water ceremony Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Eastern Orthodox Clergy Association of Mahoning Valley will conduct its annual
Another local company battered by foreign competition
WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan visited a Warren manufacturer today and promised to assist in its battle
Hubbard’s new mayor to be sworn in Tuesday
HUBBARD — The city’s new mayor, Richard Keenan, will be sworn in at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Hubbard
One dead, two injured in Niles house fire
NILES — Norman Henninger, 77, of 122 S. Butler St., died in a fire at his residence early Sunday.
Austintown schedules meeting on community center
AUSTINTOWN — The township administration wants community input on its idea for starting a community
Black Monday in the NFL: Bills fire entire coaching staff, AP reports
Black Monday in the NFL: Bills fire entire coaching staff, AP reports
Liberty man tries to contact brother who works in embassy in Yemen
Liberty man tries to contact brother who works in embassy in Yemen
Black Monday in the NFL: Zorn is first coaching casualty
Black Monday in the NFL: Zorn is first coaching casualty
Hearing today on Mahoning County sales tax proposal
CANFIELD — The Mahoning County commissioners conduct the first of two public hearings on the half
Passengers on US-bound flights face more screening
WASHINGTON (AP) — Beginning today, air travelers flying into the United States from Saudi Arabia,
Man returns book overdue 73 years to Pa. library
SCOTTDALE, Pa. (AP) — A Maryland man who says his love of history was fueled by a book he checked
Gunbattle with cops turns deadly
The death caps a violent start to the new year in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Three city police
Educators offer recipes for student success
Warren spends nearly twice as much money per pupil as Canfield does. Officials at the
Browns win — now what?
CLEVELAND — At the end, they dunked a bucket of Gatorade over the head of Eric Mangini. What were
Warren firefighters approve contract
The head of the firefighters union says elected city leaders should give back their cost-of-living
Bridal shows court couples
The Covelli Centre and MetroPlex provided venues for vendors and services. Some brides plan
Steelers’ season ends with victory
MIAMI (AP) — On the brink of elimination from the playoff race, the Pittsburgh Steelers averted a
Hispanics embrace Three Kings tradition
Three Kings Day helps Hispanic people retain their heritage, one Youngstown man said.
Cavs lethargic in 91-88 loss to Charlotte
CLEVELAND — It was about time for a market correction for the Cavaliers. After all, things had been
Phantoms fall to Green Bay, 2-1, on Sunday
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Defenseman David Makowski’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period was the
Years ago
Today is Monday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2010. There are 361 days left in the year. On this date
Trumbull County Court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Seven Seventeen Credit Union Inc. v. Dawn Inc., cognovit.
It helps to be ready with items needed for hospital stay
Dear Heloise: I was sent to the emergency room on short notice and was in the hospital for two
Dad fears danger in teen’s trip to Japan
Annie’s Mailbox Dad fears danger in teen’s trip Dear Annie: My wife decided to offer our young
McCoy still tight-knit with tiny hometown
TUSCOLA, Texas (AP) — They call this McCoy Country — or TuscolTa, with a Texas Longhorn “T” dropped
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Without Turner, Bucks struggle
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Not to beat a lame horse but … Sunday was a day for thoroughbreds in Crisler
Teen turns hobby into cool business
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Nic Lucore’s brilliant business idea didn’t come to him as a flash of inspiration
ISRAEL
ISRAEL The Jerusalem Post, Dec. 29: Looking back from the perspective of more than three decades,
OSU’s young stars are eyeing 2010
PASADENA, Calif. — Singing the final refrains of “Carmen Ohio” on the field of the Rose Bowl while
2010 Spoleto embraces renovated SC theater
2010 Spoleto embraces renovated SC theater CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Spoleto Festival USA will
Nation & World Digest
Ohio native, ex-Navy Seal killed in Afghan bombing COLUMBUS — A former Navy Seal and an Ohio
Tribute singer excited about birthday event
CLEVELAND — All shook up and ready to let himself go, successful Canadian Elvis Presley tribute
Obama should let free market work its magic
Opinion: WASHINGTON — If President Obama wants a sustained economic recovery, he needs to help unleash
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Stambaugh Charter Academy Board of Directors special meeting, 5 p.m., Stambaugh
Only In the Mahoning Valley
Opinion: Only In the Mahoning Valley In just about any other region of the country, the decision by
Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital
Editorial: Shielding U.S. pipe makers from China’s assault is vital Even as China rejects demands by the
Illness doesn’t keep some home
CHICAGO — For Veronica Mendoza, the message delivered by memo last month came across loud and clear:
Before you buy that house, prepare for the unexpected
CHICAGO — On his road to homeownership, Scott Leibfried has learned one thing: Expect the
A blight grows in Brooklyn
Opinion: BROOKLYN — On Aug. 27, 1776, British forces routed George Washington’s novice army in the Battle of
Mayor: Shut down nuclear plants
SAO PAULO (AP) — The mayor of a mudslide-devastated city on Sunday urged a precautionary shutdown of
Regain control of your finances
DALLAS — As you plan for a more financially healthy 2010, don’t forget 2009’s key lesson. Free-
NEW IN-HOME VIDEOS This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” (PG, 81 minutes): Writer-directors Phil
State budget pictures look bleak
ATLANTA (AP) — If you thought state budgets were in bad shape last year, just wait: 2010 promises to
Table games in Pa.: poker, craps and pork
HARRISBURG (AP) — A heavily negotiated bill that would deliver poker, craps and other table games to
H1N1-flu publicity means uptick in OCD symptoms
For those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, the publicty about H1N1 is a disaster. All those
Business Digest
NATION Small businesses using virtual offices NEW YORK — You’re basically a one-man operation
Iran pulls out the stops
Iran pulls out the stops New York Times: We are inspired by the bravery of Iranians who continue
Networks blur policy of not paying for interviews
NEW YORK (AP) — Policies forbidding payment for news interviews increasingly seem like the network
49ers’ bury Rams in second half
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers finished strong, scoring three touchdowns in the final
TV show leads to arrest in Thanksgiving slayings
MIAMI (AP) — A secretive motel guest in the Florida Keys checked in under a fake name, paid in cash,
Best Bets on TV tonight
“The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love” (8 p.m., ABC): Another run for the roses begins on “The
Some Cincinnati schools use rare teaching method
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some Cincinnati public schools are using a teaching method focused on debate and
Man fatally shot after ambushing, shooting officer
MOUNT ORAB, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a Mount Orab man who had been booked and released on
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK J 7 6 3 u8 6 3 vJ 10 6 w8 4 The
BCS-busters ready for spotlight in Fiesta Bowl
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TC-Who? The Texas Christian Horned Frogs are used to the question. When
WIN-WIN SITUATION
pets2vets The group pairs veterans with homeless pets by arranging adoptions of shelter animals.
US, UK close embassies in Yemen over threats
A counterterrorism expert fears an al-Qaida attack, possibly at the embassy. SAN’A, Yemen (AP) —
Stanzi is ready to lead Iowa in Orange Bowl vs. Georgia Tech
MIAMI (AP) — The Iowa Hawkeyes were counting down the final seconds in the latest in a series of
OSU women survive against Michigan
COLUMBUS —The basketball came off the fingertips of Samantha Prahalis and seemed to hang in the air
Educators
Family debates pluses, minuses of EdChoice By MELINDA GRAY Eighth-grader Kim Collier ranks
Leaving public schools for charter schools?
YOUNGSTOWN — Charter schools in Youngstown, created as options to the city’s public school system,
Jets earn playoff bid with 37-0 rout
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rex and The Sanchise are headed to the playoffs, lucky breaks and all.
Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Candy and Kevin Rolland, Poland, girl, Jan. 3. Derrishen
Rock Hall plans to celebrate life of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley may have left the building for good over 30 years ago, but the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s
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