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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Warren boy hit by car
A boy was hit by a car and injured just before 3 p.m. Friday at the corner of Tod Avenue and Fifth Street Southwest. He was taken to Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
Ryan's loss of committee seat confirmed
As expected, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, has lost his seat on the House Appropriations Committee.
Hubbard police chief on leave — again
For the second time in five years, city Police Chief Martin Kanetsky has been placed on leave.
Youngstown State falls to Valparaiso 79-55
Youngstown State falls to Valparaiso 79-55 VALPARAISO, Ind. — Cory Johnson scored 26 points and
McDonald school board votes to put levy on May 3 ballot
McDonald school board votes to put levy on May 3 ballot
Ohio Inspector General report criticizes salt companies
Ohio Inspector General report criticizes salt companies
Today was last day for some Superior Beverage workers
Today was last day for some Superior Beverage workers
Jim Harbaugh agrees to deal with San Francisco
Jim Harbaugh agrees to deal with San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO — Jim Harbaugh is headed to the NFL
Detective: Outlines perjury counts pending against David Venerose Jr.
Detective: Outlines perjury counts pending against David Venerose Jr.
Judge: Give names to defense in prostitution case
DETROIT (AP) — Federal prosecutors were ordered Friday to turn over a computer disc containing more
2 men identified in LA disabled abuse case
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles County authorities say they have identified two of the
Tanker filled with buttermilk disrupts traffic in North Jackson near 1-80
Tanker filled with buttermilk overturns, disrupts traffic in North Jackson near I-80
Automakers again tout small cars at Detroit auto show
Automakers again tout small cars at Detroit auto show
Santa Monica Pier amusement park sold for $34M
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — The Ferris wheel and other amusements on the Santa Monica Pier have been
Steel Valley Super Nationals coming to Salem again
SALEM — The Steel Valley Super Nationals will be back here this year. Corey Ward, the chief
Witness: Michael Jackson doctor got distracted on call
Witness: Jackson doctor got distracted on call
Sisters who will share kidney released from prison
Sisters who will share kidney released from prison
Teen attacks sister, gets arrested
Austintown —A 14-year-old township teen was arrested after attacking his mother and 15-year-old
Support group for unemployed formed, will meet
canfield – A new support group for unemployed and underemployed people is being formed and will
Audio: Pilot struggled for altitude before crash
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A voice recording shows the pilot of a single-engine airplane was struggling
Stocks slip on disappointing employment report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging lower in midday trading after the government reported that
Texas panel re-examines arson execution case
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A panel in Texas is hearing from fire experts as it re-examines the arson
Prosecutors: Ex-Ill. Gov. Ryan visited ill wife
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors say former Ill. Gov. George Ryan spent two hours out of prison to
House plans test vote Friday on health care repeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House opens a largely symbolic debate today on whether to repeal President
2 fiery packages put Md. mailrooms on alert
HANOVER, Md. (AP) — Someone a congressman described as a disgruntled lone wolf, who was griping
Crews stop acid leak after train tips in Michigan
VERNON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Officials say overnight crews have cleared up the hydrochloric acid
Arizona car auction to offer JFK ambulance
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bidders at an Arizona car auction will have a chance to buy the ambulance
Girard youngster captures title
Hailey Benders was awarded the title of “Little Miss American Rose Ohio State Queen” during a state pageant on Nov. 20.
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30
Spaghetti dinner will be Bisker benefit
A spaghetti dinner has been scheduled for Jan. 16 to raise funds to help with the medical bills and living expenses of Bill Bisker of Austintown.
JCC classes open to qualifying seniors
Youngstown Jewish Community Center is participating in the Silver Sneakers Program, which is available to seniors with a qualifying Medicare supplement health plan.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He worries his lifestyle may end team work
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a 17-year-old high-school senior and homosexual.
HELOISE: Hints help with storing luggage
Dear Heloise: I’ve come up with some simple hints for storing luggage. My goal is to use the space
Hubbard Historical Society to install officers
Officers who will head the organization in 2011 will be installed when the Hubbard Historical Society meets Thursday.
Classes resume in Omaha school rocked by shootings
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Around 100 students have gathered at the entrance to Millard South High School,
Stocks up after jobless rate falls to 2-year low
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are edging higher after the government reported that the unemployment rate
Town known for ‘76 bus kidnapping defaults on bond
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (AP) — A struggling California town best known for its dairies, prisons and
Silky-voiced homeless man copes with sudden fame
NEW YORK (AP) — A homeless man from Ohio with a smooth announcing voice indicates it’s been
US says too much fluoride in water
ATLANTA (AP) — Fluoride in drinking water is credited with dramatically cutting cavities and tooth
Stocks set to fall after weak employment report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are headed lower after the government reported that businesses added fewer
Police:Suspect led police across frozen lake
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — A burglary and car theft suspect allegedly set fire to a home before leading
Police: Couple starved tot who used feeding tube
POINT MARION, Pa. (AP) — A toddler is dead and her parents face homicide charges after an autopsy
Police: Child porn suspect sets fire, kills self
MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man set his home on fire and committed suicide
Annual City-wide Baby Shower Jan. 17
Associated Neighborhood Centers will host its 5th annual City-Wide Baby Shower from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 17 at McGuffey Centre, Jacobs Road.
Registration still open at Penn State Shenango
Penn State Shenango in downtown Sharon will begin its spring semester Monday.
GOP health care repeal plan would raise deficit $230 billion
The Republican plan to repeal the health-care law would drive up federal deficits by $230 billion by 2021, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded Thursday, undercutting GOP efforts to seize the mantle of fiscal responsibility.
Trumbull GOP breakfast Saturday
The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its monthly breakfast meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Eastwood Mall’s Community Room.
Salem man charged with soliciting teenage girl
Police arrested Christopher Todd Woolf, 45, of South Range Road, Salem, on two fifth-degree felony charges of importuning and soliciting a minor.
D’Altorio named Rockets’ football coach
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Lowellville Lowellville High athletic director Dennis Hynes
Accused Repchic killer was drive-by suspect
Police records show Aubrey Toney was the suspect in another South Side shooting days before the Repchic murder and was not arrested.
Two have survived gunshots to the head
In the span of a few months, two people, who police believe to be innocent of any wrongdoing, have been shot in the head by gun-toting criminals — and survived.
Not the same old Penguins
Bojana Dimitrov sat in front of the media to talk about another great effort that fell short of a win for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team.
After an early test, Lowellville rolls
Lowellville High girls basketball coach Tony Matisi entered Thursday’s game with a 9-0 record that included a 37-point average margin of victory.
Razing of home at YSU averted
A historic house on the Youngstown State University campus got a reprieve from the wrecking ball.
Phantoms hope the new year means some victories
Despite being eight games below .500, the Youngstown Phantoms’ postseason hopes are alive and kicking.
Man who must pay $67K in restitution now faces perjury, bad-checks charges
David J. Venerose Jr., 40, of Sheridan Road, was indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on one count of passing bad checks and three counts of perjury, all felonies.
Lyell to fight favorite fighter’s son
When Billy Lyell was 11 years old in June of 1996, he watched Oscar De La Hoya beat his favorite fighter, Julio Cesar Chavez in a WBC light welterweight bout.
Warren council weighs issue of firefighters
Two primary points of view emerged Thursday afternoon when city council’s police and fire committee met with Fire Chief Ken Nussle.
Wollet’s 25 points lead Canfield
Coming off Monday’s 43-point loss to Howland, the Poland High girls basketball team responded with an inspired first half against archrival Canfield.
Niles landlords may sue over ordinance
Niles City council passed an ordinance holding landlords responsible for delinquent city utility bills run up by their tenants.
Sale of Erie Terminal delayed
The sale of the Erie Terminal in downtown Youngstown is delayed a month, but a major renovation project of the historic building is on track to be done by the end of the year.
Phantoms play in smaller arena
Phantoms hockey players Stuart Higgins, left, and Adam Berkle interact with Mill Creek Children's Center students Thursday. Members of the team read to students, distributed stuffed animals and presented a donation to the center.
Officer injured in fire returns to duty
Doug Hipple has returned to police work on a limited basis.
METRO DIGEST | Electrical problem caused house fire
An electrical problem at a house at 456 Sunshine Ave. caused a fire, destroying the home, firefighters said.
Picking up the pace: Canfield schools warm up to Race to the Top
Teachers union President Cheryl McGrath admits she’s probably not the most-popular person in Canfield schools these days.
United Way hits 80 percent of goal
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley had raised 80 percent of its $2.5 million 2010 goal when the campaign officially ended Dec. 31.
Housing manager faces drug charges
A property manager at Plaza View Apartments responsible for helping police eliminate drug activity in the complex is due in court to answer to a felony drug charge.
Trumbull prosecutor receives service award
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins recently received the Citizen’s Service Award for 2010.
Woman to appear in court in vehicular-homicide case
A woman who is charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a Springfield Township man will be in court next week for a pre-trial hearing.
Howland rolls, eyes game with Harvest Prep
Howland High girls basketball coach John Diehl has, like any coach, a checklist of concerns regarding his teams.
METRO DIGEST || Woman dies in crash
Jennifer Lynn Bryant, 29, of 2019 Rear Martha St., New Castle, was pronounced dead at the scene of a traffic accident in Neshannock Township at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Campus to host Military and Veterans Open House
The Youngstown Campus of National College, 3487 Belmont Ave., will host a Military and Veterans Open House on Monday.
Synergy of Arts set in Canfield tonight
Staff report CANFIELD Songwriters, painters, seamstresses, dancers, filmmakers and a cake
Trustee to step down at the end of the month
Mike Halleck has announced that he will stay on as a Perry Township trustee only until the end of January.
Foundation to donate to JA
The Burton D. Morgan Foundation has committed to matching dollars donated to Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley between now and May 1.
Mahoning County Court filings
Marriage licenses Jason M. Fox, 21, of 160 Manchester Ave., Youngstown, and Michelle L. Snyder, 28, Anacoco, La.
Overturning health-care law would run up deficit, CBO says Cost of repeal: $230B by 2021
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Republican plan to repeal the health-care law would drive up
More snow coming; NYC takes action
Associated Press NEW YORK As a snowstorm approaches with the power to pummel parts of New York
The job: Work together, avoid distractions and keep promises
Editorial: There’s a scene in the TV show “Seinfeld” in which Jerry finds that the car he had reserved is not
Verizon unveils 4G tablets, phones
Associated Press LAS VEGAS This year, the big national wireless carriers will be racing to
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Former Campbell Mayor George Krinos was taken to the hospital Monday morning. A story
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2011. There are 358 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Companies dispute road-salt report
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two companies blamed in a state watchdog’s report for costing Ohio
Holiday sales best since 2006
Associated Press NEW YORK The holiday shopping season was the best since 2006, as a strong
Surplus clothing
West Side Community Center, 304 Matta Ave., Youngstown, will give away free clothing for men, women and children from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.
GOP opposition was shaky
Opinion: The Senate confirmation of new U.S. District Court Judge Benita Y. Pearson, based in Youngstown, was
No House phones
Opinion: No House phones Los Angeles Times: A new rule proposed by the incoming Republican majority in the
Agenda Saturday
Jackson-Milton school board, organizational meeting, 7 a.m., high school. Regular meeting will follow at 7:30 a.m.
NEWSMAKERS | Jaime Pressly charged with drunken driving
newsmakers Jaime Pressly charged with drunken driving SANTA MONICA, Calif. Authorities in
Layoffs declined in past month
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people applying for unemployment benefits over the
Ohio man pleads guilty to killing 3, raping girl
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Ohio An unemployed tree-cutter who broke into a home to commit
Today’s entertainment picks
Today’s entertainment picks: v“You Can’t Beat the House,” 8 p.m.: Screwball comedy about two
Youngstown man will be sentenced for rape in W.Va.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man arrested here on a warrant for rape last August out of West
NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Man claims Mega Millions prize
The man who bought one of the two winning tickets in the $380 million Mega Millions lottery Wednesday claimed his half of the second-largest jackpot in history.
Hoyt to show works from Butler collection
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts will feature an exhibition of
House members recite Constitution
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans and Democrats took turns politely in a historic
US protests treatment of diplomat in Vietnam
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam Police roughed up an American diplomat in Vietnam and repeatedly
Man with velvet voice gets 2nd chance
Associated Press CLEVELAND From the streets to the studios. Ted Williams, whose deep, velvety
LaMichael James is all business for Oregon football
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. LaMichael James is not straying from tradition just because
Kasich to pay aides more than Strickland doled out
Associated Press COLUMBUS Amid pledges to slash government spending, Ohio’s next governor is
You Go Daddy: Miami takes care of MTSU
Associated Press mobile, ala. Austin Boucher threw for 289 yards and two touchdowns in his
No bids for hotel
No bids for hotel NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. Several potential buyers showed up at the foreclosure
Pact keeps barriers in place
Opinion: By Alan Tonelson McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON President Obama’s pursuit of free trade with
Hard times are taking a psychic toll
Opinion: Recessions are not only depressing, they’re downright boring. I don’t mean to make light of the real
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.43 —.28 Avalon
Miami breaks off talks with Jim Harbaugh
Associated Press MIAMI Two people familiar with the negotiations say talks between Jim Harbaugh
Is Latin America shaky?
Opinion: There have been big headlines in recent weeks about projections that Brazil will become the world’s
Penguins fall to Habs in shootout
Associated Press MONTREAL Benoit Pouliot scored on Montreal’s fifth shootout attempt to give
Korea trade pact benefits US
Opinion: By Thomas J. DONOHUE McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON A funny thing happened in the wake of the
Byrd shares lead at tourney
Associated Press KAPALUA, Hawaii Jonathan Byrd and Carl Pettersson didn’t miss a beat in the PGA
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