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Fire at Mt. Calvary moves Sun. service
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that erupted this morning at Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oak Hill Ave., but they suspect the ...
Family main ingredient in new downtown restaurant
Christopher and Shauna Bonacci recently opened Christopher’s Downtown restaurant in the City Centre One building on Youngstown's Central Plaza East.
Stories published December 28, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cab driver shot in Youngstown
A cab driver with Independent Radio Taxi Inc. in Youngstown was shot in the leg inside the cab he was driving at about 9 p.m. Saturday at Philadelphia Avenue and Homestead Street on the city’s South Side.
St. Casimir Choir sings holiday homecoming at former church, now center
The former St. Casimir Church sanctuary echoed once again with the joyous sounds of the holiday season as the 20-member St. Casimir’s choir led a Polish and American Christmas sing-along.
Kids 'Putting Through Pages' at Warren library
Rachael Reeves listened intently to instructions from her father as she eyed the challenge of hitting a foam golf ball through a miniature Hogwarts.
McNally introduces Youngstown's new police chief, law director
Mayor Elect John A. McNally says his selection for police chief was cemented by two meetings with Robin Lees over the holidays.
In this Youngstown, everybody lived downtown
For many people, a discussion of downtown Youngstown’s past probably conjures images of a bustling retail hub where shopping, dining and entertainment were at a premium.
Fracking opponents collect signatures for ballot issues in Niles, Youngstown
Fracking opponents collect signatures for ballot issues in Niles, Youngstown Associated Press
Fire at Mt. Calvary moves Sun. service
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that erupted this morning at Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church, 1812 Oak Hill Ave., but they suspect the blaze might be of electrical origin, said Fire Capt. Ralph DeMichael.
POLICE: Electronics boxes in trash attract thieves
Jeff Cole, officer in charge and public-information officer for the Warren Police Department, says it’s a wise practice to break down boxes before putting them out for trash pickup.
ODH urging flu vaccinations to prevent spread
Although Ohio is experiencing minimal influenza-like illness activity compared to what is being seen in other parts of the country, there are signs that influenza activity is on the rise in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
Struthers home raided for drugs
City police, in conjunction with Mahoning County’s drug task force, raided a home at 2711 E. Midlothian Blvd.
Northside to honor Youngstown's 1st pediatric surgeon
Plaque to be placed in Northside Medical Center's surgical department
Unemployment up across the Valley in November
All three counties posted higher unemployment rates than November 2012, but Mahoning County fared the worst in year-over-year comparisons.
Death of toddler being watched by family friend ruled homicide
Autopsy finds damage to brain and head
DETECTIVE: Fees for license suspensions can cause 'vicioius cycle'
Was arrested late Christmas evening
Mack wants to stay centered in Cleveland
The Pro Bowl lineman is one of several Browns with uncertain futures.
Mahoning commissioners reject annex bid
Purchasing director expects to hire an auctioneer and sell the county’s vacant South Side Annex, 2801 Market St., to the highest bidder.
Liberty contract talks winding down
Township Administrator Pat Ungaro said he believes requests for raises are reasonable.
Campbell Police Department grows in size, occupancy of city hall
The city's police department took over vacant rooms in city hall, creating a training facility and a new office for its detective division.
Family main ingredient in new downtown restaurant
Christopher and Shauna Bonacci recently opened Christopher’s Downtown restaurant in the City Centre One building on Youngstown's Central Plaza East.
Howland man indicted on aggravated murder, aggravated robbery
Howland man indicted on aggravated murder, aggravated robbery
NEW YEAR’S
NEW YEAR’S What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
'Shop with a Fireman' provides for 7 families
This year, $4,700 in gift cards were handed out to Austintown families in need during the holiday season.
Ohio father charged after running over son with van
Associated Press PLAIN CITY, Ohio A father was jailed after he drove away without talking to
Buckeyes crush Louisiana-Monroe
The schedule will get much tougher the rest of the season for Ohio State.
Police file yields a chilling portrait
Associated Press NEW HAVEN, CONN. Connecticut police released thousands of pages Friday from
Ohio’s 3 largest cities hope to land convention
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio’s three largest cities have hopes of landing a Democratic or
PHONE SURVEILLANCE Federal judge: NSA collection is legal
Associated Press NEW YORK The heated debate over the National Security Agency’s bulk collection
Man charged in pizza deliverer’s death
Associated Press NASHPORT, Ohio An Ohio man was charged Friday with murder in the slaying of a
AP music writers pick the best of 2013 Top songs of the year
By CHRIS TALBOTT and MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writers Associated Press music writers Chris Talbott
FirstEnergy rating gets an upgrade
FirstEnergy rating gets an upgrade AKRON Research analysts at Wells Fargo & Co. upgraded Akron-
Target: Customers’ encrypted PINs were stolen
Associated Press ATLANTA Target said Friday that debit-card PINs were among the financial
US students’ stagnant test scores merit concern — but not alarm
Editorial: Americans should not REACH FOR the panic button on news that U.S. students continue to stagnate in
Health care law, by the numbers
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government churns out tons of numbers, but here’s one you won’t
remembrance
remembrance Services planned Remembrance services to recognize those who died in 2013 are
For now, Narduzzi still coaching at MSU
The Ursuline High graduate has drawn interest as a head coaching candidate.
Send newsletter to Religion desk
Send newsletter to Religion desk All churches, synagogues, mosques and ministries are invited to
Warren finalizes purchase of Gibson Building on East Market Street
There is a 15,000-square foot third in the Gibson Building, 258 East Market Street, that has never been used since the building was constructed in 1997.
Ohio drivers deserve protection
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Ohio has done a poor job of protecting residents and visitors from being preyed
Bill aims to stop pet abuse
Opinion: COLUMBUS There was a deja-vu moment in the Ohio House a couple of weeks ago, as lawmakers, on a
Nativity is a gift from God to man
Christ is born! Glorify Him! This is the Christian Orthodox salute in time of Christmas. Truly,
2 dead, 1 injured in collision in NW Ohio
Associated Press GENOA, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS A&E reverses decision on ‘Duck’ patriarch LOS ANGELES “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adam T. Dague, 24, of 12060 Green Chapel Road,
LOUISIANA Police: 4 dead after shootings, 3 hurt
Associated Press LOCKPORT, LA. A nurse embroiled in a custody fight with his ex-wife killed his
A year after injury, Steelers’ Miller progressing
The standout tight end has been his usual solid self.
METRO DIGEST || Boxes in trash attract thieves
Trash attracts thieves WARREN Jeff Cole, officer in charge and public-information officer for
Residents without power growing frustrated
Associated Press EAST LANSING, MICH. Staring at a sixth day without power in a house as cold as
METRO DIGEST || Neighbor charged with inducing panic
Numerous charges in Friday incident WARREN John R. Taylor, 53, of Atlantic Street Northeast is
Penguins’ Elkins invited to Shrine game
Penguins’ Elkins invited to Shrine game YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown State center Chris Elkins
Hollywood Struggling against new film meccas
Associated Press LOS ANGELES In the old days, filmmakers flocked to Hollywood for its abundant
1.3M to lose unemployment benefits
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 1 million Americans are bracing for a harrowing, post-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ryan and Lisa Gray, Diamond, girl, Dec. 26. Shakera Jones,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Pete George, 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.: Comedian known for his musical
New Year’sEve, Day services at area churches
Here is a listing of services at area churches for New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday,
Mobile meth lab suspects indicted
The Mahoning County grand jury indicted a man and a woman on charges related to what Campbell police said was a mobile meth lab.