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Youngstown teachers, school board back at the bargaining table Thursday
Youngstown teachers, school board back at the bargaining table Thursday
New $2M Tri-Lakes Library in North Jackson dedicated
New $2M Tri-Lakes Library in North Jackson dedicated
No charges in fatal stabbing at the University of Toledo
No charges in fatal stabbing at the University of Toledo
Fan who fell to his death knew Braves stadium well
Fan who fell to his death knew Braves stadium well
Toledo fights release of police department gang map to newspaper
Toledo fights release of police department gang map to newspaper
Carl Ichan sets sights on Apple, talks to CEO Tim Cook
Carl Ichan sets sights on Apple, talks to CEO Tim Cook
Ohio man sentenced in woman's murder, body on tracks
Ohio man sentenced in woman's murder, body on tracks
Florida boy fights rare infection caused by amoeba
Florida boy fights rare infection caused by amoeba LABELLE, Fla. (AP) — Health officials say a 12
Philly cop shot in abdomen, in critical condition
Philly cop shot in abdomen, in critical condition PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia police
Charges dropped in Pa. frozen meat assault case
Charges dropped in Pa. frozen meat assault case BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in western
Gay Ohio couple win extension recognizing their marriage
Gay Ohio couple win extension recognizing their marriage
Grandmother seeks child support from cyanide doc
Grandmother seeks child support from cyanide doc PITTSBURGH (AP) — The maternal grandmother of a 6
Arraignments today for man, woman charged with child sex abuse
Arraignments today for man, woman charged with child sex abuse
50th anniversary of Pa. mine rescue to be marked
50th anniversary of Pa. mine rescue to be marked SHEPPTON, Pa. (AP) — The dramatic rescue of a
Pa. storms strand motorists in flash flooding
Pa. storms strand motorists in flash flooding PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lots of morning commuters in
Israelis begin releasing 26 Palestinian prisoners
Israelis begin releasing 26 Palestinian prisoners JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel began the process of
Man arrested in Warren assault
Man arrested in Warren assault WARREN Video footage of an incident at the Sunoco gas station at
Coke to defend safety of aspartame in new ad
Coke to defend safety of aspartame in new ad NEW YORK (AP) - Coca-Cola plans to run its first ad
Nuke unit fails key security test
Nuke unit fails key security test WASHINGTON (AP) - An Air Force unit that operates one-third of
Last dry SD reservation voting on alcohol sales
Last dry SD reservation voting on alcohol sales PINE RIDGE, S.D. (AP) - Jobs and confidence are in
Godmother guilty in toddler’s torturous death
Godmother guilty in toddler’s torturous death PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia woman has been
Kerry works to shore up relations with Brazil
Kerry works to shore up relations with Brazil BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) - Secretary of State John
Order now for annual fish sale by Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District
Order now for fish sale by Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District
Movie night Saturday in New Middletown
Movie night Saturday in New Middletown NEw MiddlETOWN Diva’s Hair in New Middletown is
Robbery suspect in Columbus could face charges in Austintown
Robbery suspect in Columbus could face charges in Austintown
San Diego mayor challenges recall effort
San Diego mayor challenges recall effort SAN DIEGO (AP) - San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is
Govt, states challenge proposed airline merger
Govt, states challenge proposed airline merger WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government is
Soccer-loving pope cheers Messi, other players
Soccer-loving pope cheers Messi, other players VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis cheered fellow
Israel building almost 900 homes in east Jerusalem
Israel building almost 900 homes in east Jerusalem JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel is moving forward with
Man gets 30 years for trying to procure girl
Man gets 30 years for trying to procure girl ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A northwestern Pennsylvania man will
Boy, 15, jailed in attack on disabled friend
Boy, 15, jailed in attack on disabled friend PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 15-year-old Pittsburgh boy has
Ice Zone Olympic ice rink to re-open Aug. 21
Ice Zone Olympic ice rink to re-open Aug. 21 The Ice Zone, which closed in May after years of
Pittsburgh black art and culture center in debt
Pittsburgh black art and culture center in debt PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh’s August Wilson
For families, Bulger verdict brings closure, angst
For families, Bulger verdict brings closure, angst BOSTON (AP) - The guilty verdicts against James
Israel army shoots down rocket near Egypt border
Israel army shoots down rocket near Egypt border JERUSALEM (AP) - The Israeli military shot down a
Settlement made public in gas drilling lawsuit
Settlement made public in gas drilling lawsuit WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A legal settlement in a
3rd man convicted in Pa. home invasion slaying
3rd man convicted in Pa. home invasion slaying LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania jury
Crews unable to resume missing tuber search
Crews unable to resume missing tuber search PIPERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Rescue officials say they
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1968 will celebrate its 45th reunion Aug. 23 and 24. The class
Buhl awards dinner set at the Avalon
Buhl Community Recreation Center awards dinner will be Sept. 18 at the Avalon at Buhl Park Country Club.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Pa. attends convention
New national officers of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary were elected.
Northern Strut Twirling teams celebrate 19 years
Northern Strut Twirling teams of Boardman prepare students for collegiate and high school twirling lines and color guards.
East Side gang members indicted
Police Chief Rod Foley said members of an East Side street gang around the Victory Estates housing projects who were secretly indicted last week first came to their attention last year after a series of shootings.
An organization urges city council to not count inmates when redistricting
Almost 5 percent of Youngstown’s population is prisoners
House oversight committee issues first subpoena in Delphi pension fight
The move signals a lack of cooperation from U.S. Treasury, chairman said
Getting the knack of knitting
A knitting machine can make short work of a project.
Mang selected to work NYPL All-Star Game
John Mang Jr. will work the left-field line at Dodd Stadium tonight.
Petitions for an anti-fracking charter amendment were given to the city’s clerk of council
Amendment supporters say they’re ‘in it for the long haul’
Austintown schools almost ready to open
The new schools are set to open Sept. 4, and will be functional, despite some community concern of them not being ready, Superintendent Vince Colaluca said.
Austintown youth football field robbed
Last week, port-o-johns, trash cans and picnic tables were all tipped over, and the concession stand was ransacked, leaving the parents and leaders of the team who raise money to run the program with nothing. Everything from Slim Jim’s beef jerky to a medical bag with a blood pressure machine and stethoscope were taken, leaving the organization leaders to question what to do to prevent this from happening again.
Mingo made strong first impression
There seemed to be four guys wearing No. 51 for the Browns in their exhibition opener.
South Tampa handles Canfield
Canfield fell to 1-1 in pool play in the Junior Softball World Series Monday afternoon at Everest Park.
Twins lefty shuts out Tribe
Andrew Albers (2-0) allowed just two singles, walked none and struck out two.
For the first time four years, some Trumbull County workers are no longer under a pay freeze.
For the first time four years, some Trumbull County workers are no longer under a pay freeze.
Incivility on Twitter is shocking
Opinion: WASHINGTON It is a truth universally acknowledged that we live in an age of incivility, with
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2013. There are 140 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
By George, Will just doesn’t get it
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords There I was, sitting at my desk and looking out of the window — you
Disney combines toy figures with virtual world To Infinity (and beyond)
DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer GLENDALE, Calif. With cartoony posters plastering the
Wellness challenge
Wellness challenge CANFIELD The Ohio State University Extension is offering the free “Live
Noteworthy concerts coming to Cleveland:
Noteworthy concerts coming to Cleveland: v Barenaked Ladies: with opening act Whitehorse, Oct. 16
Grand jury in Steubenville rape case reconvenes
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A grand jury in eastern Ohio is meeting again to consider whether
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua W. Motley 37, of 309 Georgetown Court,
Ex-Sharon High player bites, chokes football coach
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A western Pennsylvania man who played high- school football decades
Bezos: Good for journalism?
Opinion: By Lynne K. VARNER The Seattle Times I used to live in Washington, D.C., and I worked at The
Library dedication
Library dedication NORTH JACKSON The $2 million Tri-Lakes Library, 13820 Mahoning Ave., will be
Man robs bank claiming he had a bomb in his possession
The suspect is described as a white male, who was wearing a dark-colored suit coat, dress pants and a dark baseball cap with a Cleveland Indians logo.
Mob boss Bulger guilty in 11 killings
Associated Press BOSTON James “Whitey” Bulger, the feared Boston mob boss who became one of the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village Council, 6:30 p.m., second floor, city hall, 140 E. Liberty
Federal judge rules NYPD wrongly targeted minorities
Associated Press NEW YORK The nation’s largest police department illegally and systematically
Students’ skills must match employers’ needs
Mathematics is crucial to any of the STEM fields, the dean said
Pees rebulding Ravens’ defense from scratch
Six of the Ravens’ top eight tacklers in last season’s playoffs are gone.
School board meeting
School board meeting Poland The Poland school board will have a special meeting at 6 p.m. today
Mexico proposes private firms in oil industry
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto proposed Monday lifting a
Grueling week ahead for Buckeyes
Ohio State’s players are embarking on the equivalent of a weeklong obstacle course.
Lily Pond fish died from low oxygen levels
Mill Creek Metroparks considering aeration to lessen chance of future fish kills
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Lincoln introduces dealers, luxury buyers
Associated Press CHICAGO How to sell a Lincoln in 2013: Make the dealership smell like luxury.
Fla. sinkhole swallows part of resort villa
Associated Press CLERMONT, Fla. It sounded like a thunder-storm as windows broke and the ground
Steelers’ Ta’amu redeems himself
Alameda Ta’amu’s second chance began with a daily knock on the door.
Keselowski passed up chance to win
He passed up a chance on the final lap to knock Kyle Busch out of the way and nab a crucial victory.
Penguins on top 2-1 in soccer exhibition
Penguins on top 2-1 in soccer exhibition Youngstown Sophomore Katie Hohmann and freshman Kathy
Authorities: Suspect in Idaho shootout fired
Associated Press SAN DIEGO A close family friend suspected of abducting a 16-year-old girl
Antique Tractor Club’s annual show set in Vienna
Staff report VIENNA The Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County, 1653 Ridge Road, will have its
Penn State WR leads by example
Penn State receiver Allen Robinson prefers to let his play speak for him.
If built, ‘Hyperloop’ would link major cities, cut time
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Imagine stepping into a car-sized capsule in downtown Los Angeles
UK bars trash cans’ tracking of people
Officials demanded Monday that an advertising firm stop using a network of high-tech trash cans to track people walking through London’s financial district.
Knitters ‘yarn bomb’ bridge
Associated Press PITTSBURGH More than 1,800 knitters have covered Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol
EGYPT Protests swell; police delay action
Associated Press CAIRO Supporters of toppled President Mohammed Morsi increased the pressure on
NIGERIA Agents: 44 gunned down in mosque
Associated Press MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Suspected Islamic militants wearing army fatigues gunned
Kinsman sewer project to begin in October
Trumbull County commissioners on Monday adopted a resolution stating their intention to proceed with the $10.6 million second phase of the Kinsman Sanitary Sewer Project.
Gamblers showing up at treatment centers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Long before Ohio’s four casinos opened, state officials knew they have
Butler to open new skywalk, galleries
Staff report Youngstown The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., will open the newly
These are not glory days for Warren football standouts DeCree, Provitt
These are not glory days in the lives of two former Warren football standouts being prosecuted on drugs and weapons charges.
Police tackle, arrest man who resisted
Staff report youngstown Police morning had to tackle a man early Monday who ran from them while
Discussion to cover fracking pros, cons
Discussion to cover fracking pros, cons salem The Ohio Organizing Collaborative’s Communities
Campbell officers make several drug arrests over weekend
Concentration on drug-related issues yields results, interim chief says
Influx of renters in Youngstown is not cause of crime spike in city
Opinion: Influx of renters in Youngstown is not cause of crime spike in city I am the President of the
In protecting power grid, trees often lose
Associated Press WALTON HILLS, Ohio An aggressive, national tree-trimming campaign since the
Mustard saves amputee from hours of pain
Q. I am an above-the-knee amputee who suffers from severe phantom limb pain. This always starts with
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