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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Liberty trustees special meeting at noon Thursday

Liberty Township trustees will have a special meeting at noon today at Trustee Stan Nudell’s residence, 5690 Logan Arms, because of his recent surgery.


Youngstown teachers authorize negotiators to issue strike notice

The Youngstown Education Association, the union representing Youngstown City Schools teachers, has authorized its negotiating team to issue a 10-day intent-to-strike notice.


New dog exercise area at Trumbull kennel being dedicated Wednesday

Trumbull County commissioners will have a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. today for the new exercise area at the county dog kennel, 7501 Anderson Ave.


Youngstown man charged with threatening friend over money

Youngstown man charged with threatening friend over money


NTSB: Capt. took command before NY landing accident

NTSB: Capt. took command before NY landing accident


Huntington Bank, branches stop accepting property-tax, utility payments Sept. 1

Huntington Bank, branches stop accepting property-tax, utility payments Sept. 1


Local Dems criticize Gov. Kasich and his JobsOhio agency

Local Dems criticize Gov. Kasich and his JobsOhio agency


Mahoning Co. officials debate leaf composting funding

Mahoning Co. officials debate leaf composting funding


Campbell man arraigned on assault, arson charges

Campbell man arraigned on assault, arson charges


Crime novelist Elmore Leonard suffers stroke

Crime novelist Elmore Leonard suffers stroke DETROIT (AP) — Acclaimed crime novelist Elmore


Powerball jackpot to be near $400M for Wednesday drawing

Powerball jackpot to be near $400M for Wednesday drawing


New charges for suspect in Pa. drag-racing deaths

New charges for suspect in Pa. drag-racing deaths


Northern Calif. hardware clerk stabbed to death

Northern Calif. hardware clerk stabbed to death SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Northern California man has


University of Cincinnati selling president's residence

University of Cincinnati selling president's residence


Newtown report expected to be released in fall

Newtown report expected to be released in fall HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Investigators say the much-


W. Pa. mayor marries gay men with E. Pa. license

W. Pa. mayor marries gay men with E. Pa. license BRADDOCK, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area mayor has


President George W. Bush has stent procedure

President George W. Bush has stent procedure


Bank of America cutting 209 from W. Pa. call center

Bank of America cutting 209 from W. Pa. call center


Evacuation lifted for some near La. derailment

Evacuation lifted for some near La. derailment LAWTELL, La. (AP) — Louisiana State police say


No death-penalty decision yet in Ohio bodies case

No death-penalty decision yet in Ohio bodies case


Man arrested in Pittsburgh eatery shooting

Man arrested in Pittsburgh eatery shooting PITTSBURGH (AP) — The attorney for a man charged in a


Pa. State Police: No foul play in death of man found in New Castle quarry pond

Pa. State Police: No foul play in death of man found in New Castle quarry pond


Maj. Hassan: Evidence will show 'I am the shooter'

Maj. Hassan: Evidence will show 'I am the shooter'


6th Ohioan dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak

6th Ohioan dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak


Youngstown figures into U.S. Attorney’s illegal firearms indictments

Youngstown figures into U.S. Attorney’s illegal firearms indictments The United States Attorney’s


Jazz keyboardist George Duke dies at 67

Jazz keyboardist George Duke dies at 67


Police: New Castle woman harassed ex with 1,200 calls

Police: New Castle woman harassed ex with 1,200 calls NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police have charged a


Man hammered dad before stealing drug money

Man hammered dad before stealing drug money JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man has been jailed on charges


2 boys killed after python escapes store in Canada

2 boys killed after python escapes store in Canada CAMPBELLTON, New Brunswick (AP) - Autopsies


Youngstown and Austintown set Night Out events tonight

Youngstown and Austintown set Night Out events tonight A National Night Out parade is set for


Challenges face Bezos as he buys Washington Post

Challenges face Bezos as he buys Washington Post LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jeff Bezos turned selling


Fort Hood trial brings together attacker, victims

Fort Hood trial brings together attacker, victims FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - After years of delays,


School board plans closed session for contract negotiations update

School board plans closed session for contract negotiations update YOUNGSTOWN The city school


US military evacuates embassy personnel from Yemen

US military evacuates embassy personnel from Yemen WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military evacuated


Penn State student sues landlord over hot shower

Penn State student sues landlord over hot shower WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A Penn State University


Boy dies after serving as parents’ best man

Boy dies after serving as parents’ best man PITTSBURGH (AP) — The mother of a terminally ill 2


Business women schedule meeting


REUNIONS

Chaney High School Class of 1959 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 13 at Davidson’s in


A.C.T.I.O.N. will sponsor golf outing at Knoll Run

A.C.T.I.O.N. golf outing set for Aug. 16 at Knoll Run Golf Course in Lowellville.


Butler will uncork The Art of Wine

Wines and pairings should make for an elegant evening at the Butler.

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Wolves' golf outing will fund scholarships

An Italian-American organization fosters higher education in the Valley.

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Will fast-food protest spur higher minimum wage?

Terrance Wise has two jobs in Kansas City — one at a burger joint, a second at a pizza restaurant — but he says his paychecks aren’t enough to buy shoes for his three daughters and insure his 15-year-old car.

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Liberty resident voices wireless water health concerns

Girard Law Director says that the city will "not implement an opt-out program"

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Tribe’s Perez blows lead in ninth inning

The Indians missed a chance to pull within two games of Detroit in the AL Central.

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County wants provide city’s public health needs

County wants to provide city’s public health needs


Steelers’ Smith gives special teams a boost

The fiery special teams coach is back in his hometown after 30 years in the business.


Austintown has traffic plan for new schools

The superintendent is confident the traffic plan will be able to safely get parents and buses in and out.


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Tiratto gets the gold in his golden years

He won a gold medal in his age group in pickleball at the recent National Senior Games.

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Gateway Grant success stories

To qualify, students must begin attending EGCC full time by the fall after graduating from a high school in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana county.


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League suspends A-Rod, 12 others

Defiant till the end, Alex Rodriguez is intent on evading baseball’s most sweeping punishment since the Black Sox scandal.

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Poland native Marino excels at Ironman

She placed fourth in her age group at the Lake Placid event on July 28.

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Oil and gas industry turns attention to Upper Devonian shale formation

The formation, just above the Marcellus, is an emerging shale play


Richardson practices, unclear for Thursday

Associated Press berea Browns running back Trent Richardson returned to practice Monday. However


Convicted killer commits suicide at state pen

There was a deal on the table 30 years ago that would have take the death penalty away from Billy Slagle.


Woman gets bond reduced, allowed no contact with children

Woman gets bond reduced, allowed no contact with children


Struthers BOE ties up loose ends at special meeting

Board hires teachers, athletic trainers


Seasons of five small-screen series will become available today on DVD. They are:

Seasons of five small-screen series will become available today on DVD. They are: v “The Borgias”


Judge extends order on voter ID rules

By ANN SANNER Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge extended a 2010 court decree that


Ohio State a heavy favorite in Big Ten

The Buckeyes are coming off a 12-0 season.


FDA defining what ‘gluten free’ means

By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON A label that reads “gluten free” will now


Group health insurance created to appease ‘Commie symps’

Opinion: Group health insurance created to appease ‘Commie symps’ Why did many American businesses


One Warren death ruled homicide, other one called ‘murder’

One Warren death ruled homicide, other one called ‘murder’


Warrants issued for city man

Warrants issued for city man youngstown State troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol


Report: Beating victim died of natural causes

Report: Beating victim died of natural causes Associated Press CINCINNATI The recent death of


Envoys visit jailed Brotherhood leader

Envoys visit jailed Brotherhood leader CAIRO Top U.S., European and Arab envoys visited a jailed


Boardman’s Jones headed to Cincinnati

Boardman’s Jones headed to Cincinnati BOARDMAN Boardman High School graduate Nathan Jones will


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YSU freshmen Kelly, Wood open eyes early

Unlike previous years, very few spots are up for grabs.

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Amazon founder Bezos to buy Washington Post

Associated Press WASHINGTON Jeff Bezos, the Amazon.com founder who helped bring books into the


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Students 7-14 learn about slavery, causes of the war

Students 7-14 learn about Civil War

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Victim, family appear at Cleveland parade

Victim, family appear at Cleveland parade Associated Press CLEVELAND One of three women held


Warren man arraigned on robbery, kidnapping

Warren man arraigned on robbery, kidnapping


Southington man pleads guilty to 8th OVI

Southington man pleads guilty to 8th OVI


Al-Qaida chief’s message led to embassy closures

Associated Press WASHINGTON An intercepted secret message between al-Qaida chief Ayman al-


Sentencing continued for Teddy's mom

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A sentencing date today for the mother who is accused of allowing her


newsmakers

newsmakers 50 Cent pleads not guilty to charge LOS ANGELES Rapper and actor 50 Cent has


Man runs from cops handcuffed

Says has been a heroin addict for 11 years


Warren gets $1.1M in CDBG funds

Trumbull County and the city will share $443,687 in HOME program grants


State Controlling Board OKs cleanup equipment

The Rootstown site is slated to become part of the Northeastern Ohio Medical University, but the state must first deal with petroleum products that were dumped in the past.


Police recover stolen truck; driver arrested

Police recover stolen truck; driver arrested LIBERTY Police recovered a stolen Nissan Titan on


Help Hotline training classes

Help Hotline training classes YOUNGSTOWN Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc. is offering free


Transient with jail record held in rampage

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The man suspected of being behind the wheel of a sedan that


A vote for online registration is a vote for democracy in Ohio

Editorial: Ensuring easy and efficient access to the ballot box has long been a hallmark of a vibrant


Penney hires new marketing chief

Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney Co. has hired an executive from the mac-and-cheese world


TV comics increasingly look to Obama for gags

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK President Barack Obama, the joke’s on you. A


Lab-grown hamburger short on flavor, taste testers say

Associated Press LONDON The food of the future could do with a pinch of seasoning — and maybe


birthdays

birthdays Jazz bassist Charlie Haden is 76. Actor-director Peter Bonerz is 75. Actress Louise


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Terry and Krista Matlock, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 4. Kayela


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 34.37 —.28 Avalon


Does chocolate prevent sunburn?

Q. I’ve recently read that dark chocolate can help the skin resist the ultraviolet rays of the sun


Police: Fliers offering marijuana are fake

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio city has been blasted with offensive and misleading fliers


Youngstown man charged by feds in stolen machine gun case

Youngstown man charged by feds in stolen machine gun case


oddly enough

oddly enough Pa. sideburns contest celebrates 1813 battle hero ERIE, Pa. A sideburns contest


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Records Retention Commission, 9 a.m., Law Library, fourth floor, city


Rust Belt youth theater to present original musical

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company Studio for Young Actors will present its


Ohio State Fair breaks attendance record

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio State Fair has set a new attendance record after more than


Candlelight vigil honors slain Sikhs

Associated Press OAK CREEK, Wis. Hundreds of people gathered Monday night to mark the one-year


NYC to high court: Review ban ruling

NYC to high court: Review ban ruling NEW YORK The state’s highest court should consider New York


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2013. There are 147 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rocco A. DuPonty, 32, of 51 Fairview Ave., Canfield,


The plight of fast-food workers

Opinion: Kansas City Star: Hundreds of low-paid fast-food workers and their supporters boisterously demanded


IDC: Tablet shipments slow with no new iPad release

Associated Press NEW YORK Worldwide shipments of tablet computers slowed down in the second


Growth in service sector increases on new orders

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. service companies expanded in July at the fastest pace since


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