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Artist was inspired by wife
Robert J. Rider Sr. of Austintown, self-taught artist and Korean War-era veteran, says he was inspired to paint by his late wife, the former Patricia ...
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
North Jackson man charged in child sex case free on bond
A North Jackson man charged with pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor, posted $4,000 bond after his arraignment Monday in Mahoning County Area Court in Austintown.
McDonald BOE weighing 80-day schedule for superintendent
The state Finance and Planning Commission has asked the board of education to consider whether the district can function with a superintendent working only 80 days a year.
Indians fall to Kansas City, 5-4
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alex Gordon had two hits and stretched his hitting streak to 13 games and
Lawrence County judge tosses DUI charge for Youngstown woman
An Ohio woman’s DUI charge was tossed out by a Lawrence County, Pa., judge who says the woman was too old to submit to a field sobriety test she failed after being involved in a collision last year.
Legacy Academy board to meet Wednesday
Legacy Academy for Leaders and the Arts board of directors will have their meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1812 Oak Hill Ave.
Pirates shut out by Marlins, 6-0
MIAMI (AP) — Josh Johnson allowed two hits in seven innings and drove in the first two runs to help
Franklin endorsed for Warren mayor
Trumbull For Positive Change, a Warren-based citizens organization, has endorsed Doug Franklin for mayor of Warren.
Army suspect in WikiLeaks case being moved to Leavenworth
A Pentagon official says the Army private suspected of giving classified data to WikiLeaks is being moved to a state-of-the-art facility at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.
2 killed in San Angelo-area plane crash identified
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the identities of two
Syrian protesters up the ante on demands
Syria did away with 50 years of emergency rule Tuesday, but emboldened and defiant crowds accused President Bashar Assad of simply trying to buy time while he clings to power in one of the most repressive regimes in the Middle East.
Landing aborted for first lady's plane
Federal aviation officials say a plane carrying first lady Michelle Obama aborted a landing Monday after coming too close to a military cargo jet.
Plan under way to erect new welcome signs in Boardman
Plan under way to erect new welcome signs in Boardman
Downtown convenience store can’t sell beer, wine
The city’s planning commission rejected a request from the owners of a proposed downtown convenience
Second Blago trial won’t be a rerun of first
Second Blago trial won’t be a rerun of first CHICAGO (AP) — The same defendant. The same judge.
Feds OK building plan for Mass. ocean wind farm
BOSTON (AP) — A federal agency approved a construction and operations plan for the Cape Wind project
Panama deal opens way for other trade agreements
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration says it is ready to begin discussions with Congress on
Oil higher; retail gasoline prices climb
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil rose near $109 per barrel Tuesday, pushed higher by a weaker dollar. Retail
Arizona ‘Baseline Killer’ trial starts today
PHOENIX (AP) — Carmen Miranda was vacuuming her car and talking on her cell phone when a man dubbed
Judge says he won’t rush decision on Maine mural
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday he’s reluctant to rush to a decision on whether a
Hoover pulling ads from ABC over soap cancellations
Hoover pulling ads from ABC over soap cancellations
Prosecutor: Texas dad admits disabled son drowned
HOUSTON (AP) — A Houston-area man admitted to a relative that his disabled 10-year-old son, whose
Homeless Campbell man gets long prison term for rape of teen girl
Homeless Campbell man gets long prison term for rape of teen girl
Grandmother charged after 3-year-old boy found wandering
Grandmother charged after 3-year-old boy found wandering
Rocker Bon Jovi tours Philly shelter for homeless youth
Rocker Bon Jovi tours Philly shelter for homeless youth
Mahoning Valley unemployment rate continues to drop
Mahoning Valley unemployment rate continues to drop
Ohio man accused of killing tenant buried in backyard
Ohio man accused of killing tenant buried in backyard
Ohio school voucher program gets 15,400 applicants
Ohio school voucher program gets 15,400 applicants
Police: Baby in car with heroin suspect in Pittsburgh chase
Police: Baby in car with heroin suspect in Pittsburgh case
Police near Cleveland find body in car trunk, arrest 3 men
Police near Cleveland find body in car trunk, arrest 3 men
Ohio schools keep federal aid to save teacher jobs
Ohio schools keep federal aid to save teacher jobs
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet
Berlin Center-Western Reserve Alumni will have a banquet May 14 at Western Reserve High School,
May wedding for Miss Simkins, Mr. Giordano Jr.
AUSTINTOWN The parents of Nicolette Simkins and Frank J. Giordano Jr. are announcing the couple’s
Miss Biasella to be June bride of Mr. Pavlich
Lynne M. Biasella of Canfield and David M. Pavlich of Youngstown are announcing their engagement and
Masternick-Black wedding planned for late spring
The engagement of Janeen Masternick, daughter of Joe and Renee Masternick of Boardman, and Keith
July wedding for Miss Lattanzi and Mr. Chordas
ALLIANCE Theresa M. Lattanzi and Roger L. Lattanzi, both of Alliance, announce the engagement of
Austintown church plans banquet
Austintown Community Church is hosting its annual Mother and Daughter Banquet at 2 p.m. May 1 in Fellowship Hall of the church.
HELOISE: College isn’t just for kids
Dear Heloise: My hint is not for the high school or college crowd of today; rather, it is for those
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: How can she handle bipolar mother?
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My mother is bipolar with schizophrenic tendencies.
Mooney stays perfect
The Cardinal Mooney High baseball team withstood a late Ursuline rally to defeat the Irish, 8-5, Monday at Bob Cene Park.
Eatery caters to unions
Danny Callahan, owner of Callahan’s Family Restaurant on East Market Street, has joined hundreds of small businesses in Ohio that want to stress the importance of unionized workers in light of the passage of Senate Bill 5.
Indians need extra innings to top K.C.
The Cleveland Indians widened their AL Central lead Monday night with a 7-3 victory over the second-place Kansas City Royals.
No parking — problems — at YSU SClB
The first day of shuttling Youngs-town State University students to campus from the Covelli Centre was peaceful.
Pens grab 2-1 series edge
Tyler Kennedy put Pittsburgh ahead early in the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 25 shots Monday night, helping the Penguins hold off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.
Youngstown council to consider increase in demolition budget
Council members will consider legislation Wednesday to increase the city’s demolition budget by $179,219.17.
Familiar faces in new places for Scrappers
As the Mahoning Valley Scrappers prepare for their upcoming season, a new general manager is set to greet a new manager.
Rally draws teachers, YSU students, faculty
Teachers, Youngstown State University students, faculty and staff and other opponents of Senate Bill 5 stomped their feet, brandished signs and chanted, “Kill the Bill.”
Mayor suggests new building
Mayor Michael O’Brien is proposing the city make use of its borrowing power to construct a 40,000-square-foot, $7 million one-stop building to house city offices.
Phantoms figure skaters impress
The Youngstown Phantoms Figure Skating Club has had 23 athletes earn 52 top-five finishes, as well as 12 first-place finishes in the past year.
Warren candidates participate in forum
Two newcomers and two incumbents are running for three seats as at-large members of council while two council veterans are competing for council president.
Mutai wins Boston in marathon-record time
Kenya’s Geoffrey Mutai ran the fastest 26.2 miles in history to win the Boston Marathon on Monday. Then his claim to a world record was swallowed up by the hills.
Panel to provide advice about flooding
In the wake of numerous basement-flooding incidents after a series of storms, a councilman has started a committee to provide information to help residents protect their homes.
Poland to try in August if levies go down
Like it or not, the Poland school levies aren’t going away anytime soon.
Fitch seniors choose schools
Three Austintown Fitch seniors have selected colleges to continue their football careers.
High court will hear winery-exemption case
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in Cambridge on whether a small winery on the east shore of Lake Milton qualifies under state law for an agricultural exemption from Milton Township zoning laws.
Bonds total $1.5M for 2 held in attempted robbery
Two men facing felony charges for their reported roles in the attempted robbery of a North Side restaurant where one man was shot dead by a police officer are no strangers to the criminal justice system.
Artist was inspired by wife
Robert J. Rider Sr. of Austintown, self-taught artist and Korean War-era veteran, says he was inspired to paint by his late wife, the former Patricia Harris, who died of lung cancer in 1996.
SB 5 opponents set for petition process
Opponents of Senate Bill 5 are literally waiting for the ink to dry on petitions so they can begin collecting signatures to place the issue on the November ballot.
Kasich praises Salem plant owner
Patty Colian and Larry Bowersock waited for Gov. John Kasich outside of Mac Trailer Manufacuring on Monday.
GM: Chevy sales break record
General Motors Co. announced Monday record-breaking sales figures for Chevrolet during 2011’s first quarter, which included the continuing success of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze.
S&P to US: Fix deficit or risk credit rating
A key credit agency issued an unprecedented warning to the United States government Monday.
Contracts OK’d for demolition work
Eight of the 12 companies seeking to demolish the former Weatherbee Coat Factory building and clean up the site had mistakes with their proposals.
Libyan government promises access to Misrata, UN says
The U.N. humanitarian chief said Monday that the Libyan government has promised her access to the besieged rebel city of Misrata but with no guarantees that the assault by Moammar Gadhafi’s forces would cease.
Weekend crimes keep police busy
Police had several busy days that included the armed robbery of a vehicle in the Trumbull Memorial Hospital parking lot, juveniles stealing another vehicle, a thwarted residential burglary, a gas-station break-in and a chase.
A year later, BP looks stronger
It’s hard to tell that just a year ago, BP was reeling from financial havoc and an American public out for blood.
Authorities recover body of man who fell from boat
The body of the third occupant of a 14-foot fishing boat that capsized Sunday at Michael J. Kirwin Reservoir at West Branch State Park was recovered about 2 p.m. Monday.
METRO DIGEST | Two arraigned
Detective Sgt. James Taafe said Daniel Hartman, 25, of Stoneboro, Pa., and Antonio Hawthorne, 41, of Youngstown, are in Trumbull County Jail on charges of receiving stolen property and traffic violations.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Ariz. governor vetoes ‘birther’ bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on Monday vetoed a bill to require President Barack Obama and other presidential candidates to prove their U.S. citizenship before their names can appear on the state’s ballot.
Unbeaten Giuriceo headlines May card
Jake Giuriceo (10-0-1) will try to remain undefeated when he takes on Rod Salka (12-1) in the main event on May 14 at St. Lucy’s Banquet in Campbell.
Volkswagen introduces Beetle redesign
In its 73-year history, the Beetle has evolved from the hippie ride of choice to a cute chick car. Now Volks- wagen is reinventing it again.
ODDLY ENOUGH | Pet pig returned to Pa. couple
A wayward pet pig whose residency was challenged by township officials has been returned to his owners.
Mackall 3rd in amateur wrestling meet
The Tournament Of Champions, the largest-one day amateur wrestling tournament in the world, took place Saturday, hosting over 2,400 youth wrestlers from around the United States.
Excavating company hits gas line
An excavating company working on a sewer project struck a gas line Monday afternoon, causing about 15 homes to be evacuated.
No comeback needed for Heat
LeBron James outscored Philadelphia’s entire starting five in the first half by himself.
Man faces 20 charges
Robert A. Bogdan, a 21-year-old New Castle man, is facing 20 charges, including two for felony aggravated assault after his arrest in Union Township.
Woman sentenced
A 46-year-old Burghill woman who stole money from the Hartford Township Volunteer Fire Department has been sentenced to two years’ probation and 30 days house arrest with work-release privileges.
Vandals damage photo at exhibit
A French modern-art museum says assailants used a hammer to destroy a controversial photograph of a crucifix bathed in urine.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, executive session, 6 p.m., board office, Cortland Bank
Austintown man acquitted of 16 counts of pandering
An Austintown man has been acquitted on all counts after a nonjury trial on charges he pandered obscenity involving minors.
ND study blames no one for accident
The final investigation into the death of a student videographer during a University of Notre Dame football practice ended Monday without anyone involved being faulted or punished.
Restrictor plates create a love-hate relationship
Jimmie Johnson didn’t mind a little tag teaming. Of course, he won the race.
Robbery reported
A 20-year-old South Side woman told police she was robbed of $350 while attempting to purchase marijuana Sunday.
Obamas’ income down — to $1.73M
President Barack Obama is making less money than he used to, though it’s still a lot.
SPORTS DIGEST | USHL futures draft
The Youngstown Phantoms will participate in the USHL futures draft today.
BUSINESS DIGEST | Class raises funds for food bank
The Leadership Mahoning Valley class of 2011 raised $5,128 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley’s Harvest for Hunger Campaign.
Lessons learned back in Canfield
Opinion: Lessons learned back in Canfield The quality of education I received at Canfield Local Schools has
Playing chicken with budget
Opinion: By Barry Goldman Los Angeles Times Many commentators have pointed out that the recent standoff
Fix state pension system
Opinion: Watertown Public Opinion, South Dakota: We hope South Dakota Retirement System Board members and, if
So far, Iran is winning
Opinion: If pro-democracy activists in the Middle East have someone to thank for showing them how to
Apple sues Samsung over devices
Apple Inc. has sued Samsung Electronics Co., saying the South Korean company’s Galaxy line of smartphones and tablet computers copy Apple’s popular iPad and iPhone.
Wiz Khalifa Pittsburgh rapper still chillin’
With a blond streak running up his uncombed Afro, rapper Wiz Khalifa leans back in his chair seemingly without a care in the world, as the aroma of marijuana rises from his gray sweater.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | Rust Belt Theater to present “When I Knew ... and How it Saved Me”
The Rust Belt Theater Company, located in the Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., will host the third annual production of “When I Knew ... and How it Saved Me” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and April 29 and 30.
NEWSMAKERS | Pulitzers announced
Jennifer Egan’s novel “A Visit from the Goon Squad” won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction Monday, honored for its “big- hearted curiosity about cultural change at warp speed.”
Multiple groups set to play Dana concert
The Dana School of Music will present a Gala Dana Festival Orchestra Concert at 8 p.m. Thursday in Stambaugh Auditorium.
Make vehicles fuel efficient
Opinion: By Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang Los Angeles Times There is no magic wand that will bring
When I heard that McDonald’s planned to hire 50,000 people, I thought it was a sign of
Opinion: When I heard that McDonald’s planned to hire 50,000 people, I thought it was a sign of reluctance by
Disciplinary problems hurt Youngstown schools revival
Editorial: Some parents in the Youngstown City School District are upset that Superintendent Connie Hathorn did
The top-5 grossing movies in theaters in North America for the weekend of April 15-17
The top-5 grossing movies in theaters in North America for the weekend of April 15-17, as reported by boxofficemojo.com. Includes weekend and total box-office revenues.
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