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

Three-vehicle crash wrecks a Boardman police cruiser

Three-vehicle crash wrecks a Boardman police cruiser BOARDMAN A three-vehicle crash that


Apprehending hit-skip drivers is imperative, bereaved mother says

Woman says arresting the hit-skip drivers who killed her son and injured five other young men a week


Services for The Most Rev. William A. Hughes, D.D., 91, first principal of Cardinal Mooney High School

Services for The Most Rev. William A. Hughes, D.D., 91, first principal of Cardinal Mooney High


Girard health fair wraps a week of wellness activities

Girard health fair wraps a week of wellness activities By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK


Penguin Bowl at Youngstown State University draws 100 participants

Penguin Bowl at Youngstown State University draws 100 participants YOUNGSTOWN Although the


YSU football losing two more coaches

YSU football losing two more coaches.


Learn about rain barrels and rain gardens

Learn about rain barrels and rain gardens Warren The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will host


A different type of diva organization rents ‘dress of their dreams’ to girls in need

A different type of diva organization rents ‘dress of their dreams’ to girls in need WARREN


Workshop puts participants through the paces of poverty

Workshop puts participants through the paces of poverty A typical day for many low-income


Internet access will be unavailable at Mahoning County’s public libraries on Tuesday

Internet access will be unavailable at Mahoning County’s public libraries on Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN


Hit-skip victim from Campbell critically injured after being dragged 70 feet

Five young men, one critically injured, were rushed to St. Elizabeth Health Center after being


Sara Straniak | Tracy Gapin

SARASOTA, FLA. Sara Straniak, formerly of Boardman, and Dr. Tracy Gapin, both of Sarasota, Fla.,

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Emily Strohmeyer | Joseph Datchuk

MINERAL RIDGE Emily Colleen Stroh- meyer of McDonald became the bride of Joseph Daniel Datchuk of

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Sirak-Winters will exchange vows in April

The upcoming nuptials of Brittany Leigh Sirak and Jordan Bruce Winters, both of Columbus, are being

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Henkel-Laufman wedding planned in Wisconsin

Phil and Connie Henkel of Rice Lake, Wis., and Daniel and Debbie Laufman of Canfield are announcing

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Parents announce Dreier-Padovano wedding plans

POLand Gerald and Elizabeth Dreier of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Amanda Maslach, Lenard Liguore to wed in April

Susan Cabot and Joseph A. Jr. and Talva Maslach, all of Canfield, and Lou and Loretta Liguore of

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Figures in dumping revealed

The US EPA makes its first official statement on the incident, as Mayor Charles Sammarone speaks out for the first time


Strollo reaches 1,000 points in Ursuline victory

Ursuline’s Ryan Strollo scored his 1,000th point in a rout of Cardinal Mooney.


Israeli emissaries connect to Valley

The couple are coordinating and presenting a variety of cultural and educational programs.

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Seminar addresses guns and mental illness

The seminar featured experts on mental health and firearm safety.


Lawsuit against children’s agency dismissed

Federal lawsuit against Children Services dismissed A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit


Former club treasurer gets probation

The Poland man made restitution but club officials still hope to recover other funds


Jeremy Quinlan’s reaches 1,000 points in Brookfield victory

Jeremy Quinlan becomes Brookfield’s second 1,000-point scorer in a win over YCS.


Area boys swimmers excel in sectional meet

It was a record-setting day Friday for area male swimmers who broke at least four sectional records.


Buckeyes, Hoosiers meet on Sunday

Ohio State and Indiana are both coming off losses.


Phantoms hang on, edge Gamblers in late thriller

Sam Anas scored two goals and set up another for Youngstown.


US trade deficit improves in Dec.

US trade deficit improves in Dec. WASHINGTON A jump in energy-related exports and a steep


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 28.58 .03 Avalon


Increase tobacco taxes

Opinion: The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.: The resurrection of the idea of a cigarette tax increase owes more


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


Ground helicopter parents

Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday Remember the expert advice that parental involvement is the key to kids’


2-year-old taken from W.Va. found in Pennsylvania

Associated Press RICHEYVILLE, Pa. Police say a 2-year-old girl who was kidnapped in West


Syrian rebels prepare for advance on capital

Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian rebels brought their fight within a mile of the heart of Damascus


Music Predicting the Grammys

By MESFIN FEKADU and CHRIS TALBOTT Associated Press NEW YORK Adele dominated last year’s


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Feb. 9, the 40th day of 2013. There are 325 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Facing Nemo? Just keep digging

Northeast snowstorm hits; forecasters warn of blizzardlike conditions Associated Press BOSTON


Pakistani girl shot by Taliban won’t be intimidated, silenced

Editorial: Her body bears the scars of the brutal attack last October by the cowardly Taliban, yet her spirit


Some advice for Kasich on his SOS

Opinion: Dear Gov. Kasich, I’ll be heading to Lima later this month to cover your State of the State


The Grammy Awards will be handed out Sunday night in a televised ceremony at 8 p.m. on CBS. The

The Grammy Awards will be handed out Sunday night in a televised ceremony at 8 p.m. on CBS. The


Feds weigh expansion of Pontiac G6 recall

Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators are looking at expanding a small recall of


Lenten programs At Valley churches

Area Valley churches plan various Lenten programs. Ambassadors for Christ: Ambassadors for Christ,


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: PENN STATE


bridge Weekly quiz

bridge Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 2 uQ 6 5 4 vK 9 8 5 wQ 10 4 The


ash wednesday services

Area churches plan services for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 13. This marks the beginning of Lent, a season


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF AKRON


Jury finds inmate guilty of assault

Prison inmate convicted of felonious assault A jury late Friday found an inmate at the Ohio


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: WALSH UNIVERSITY,


Harding falls to hot-shooting LEL rival

Warrensville Heights’ hot-shooting takes down Warren Harding.


Poland outlasts Canfield in triple-overtime

Poland gets two baskets from George Chammas in the third OT to beat Canfield.


Snedeker shares lead at Pebble Beach

Brandt Snedeker goes into the weekend at Pebble Beach with another chance to win, this time without golf’s biggest stars in his way.


YSU’s honors society chapter recognized for 9th-straight year

Staff report youngstown For the ninth-consecutive year, Youngstown State University’s Kappa Xi


Sue Paterno defends late husband

Joe Paterno’s widow defends him after a year of silence.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sean and Kasie Buckner, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 7. ST.


Small business owners concerned about proposed federal regulations

Concern expressed about coal plant rules and health care law


DiFrancesco dominates in Fitch victory

The Falcons outplayed Howland in nearly every phase of the game Friday night at Austintown and defeated the Tigers, 56-42.


Ohio’s top court will hear an appeal in a 10-year-old Austintown murder case

The Ohio Supreme Court will hear an appeal concerning a 10-year-old murder charge against Christopher Anderson in the strangulation death of Amber Zurcher in her Austintown apartment.


Hospitals lift restrictions as flu epidemic ebbs

The Ohio Department of Health, which tracks flu activity across the state, said that as of Feb. 2, the incidence of flu-related illnesses is lessening.


Hunt for ex-LA cop goes on in snowstorm

Associated Press BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. All that was left were footprints leading away from


Champion man dies in Braceville crash

The truck driver in the crash was uninjured.


Author of ‘Hope’ to speak at library

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rich Harwood will host “The Work of Hope” at the Public Library of


Phone scam costs Valley man $3,000

Phone scam costs Valley man $3,000 New Middletown Police are warning residents to be cautious


Girls basketball | Sectional district tournament brackets

DIVISION I At AKRON ELLET Saturday, Feb. 16 East vs. Twinsburg, 1 p.m. Austintown Fitch vs.


Guest speaker

Guest speaker poland Dr. Rick Flanders will be the guest speaker for special meetings at 10


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over oar 72 in


Stewart sparks Struthers over Niles

Niles coach Ron Price has a message for teams who will face Struthers down the road.


Coalition rejects UN report on death of Afghan children

Associated Press KABUL The U.S.-led international coalition on Friday rejected a U.N. rights


5 hurt in hit-and-run

Five people were injured when a white Pontiac Sunfire with its headlights off drove into people


New Castle man will stand trial on vehicular homicide charge

Virgil Coonfare’s charges include homicide by vehicle and aggravated assault by vehicle, both while under the influence of a controlled substance.


Hacker accesses photos, emails from Bush family

Associated Press HOUSTON Turns out even former presidents can fall prey to hackers. A


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Juilliard emeritus and conductor dies PORTLAND, Ore. One of the early African-


Ringleader in Amish attacks gets 15 years in prison

One of the attacks took place in Mesopotamia in northern Trumbull County.


Students’ app gives users a clean start

Staff report Kent College students preparing to enter the workplace have to be concerned with


Program helps Ohio minorities with careers in business, accounting

Staff report columbus The Ohio Society of CPAs and The Ohio CPA Foundation, in partnership with


Austintown park to have new 'splash pad' for summer fun

In an effort to answer the requests of the public, the Austintown Township Park will have a splash pad to cool down visitors during the summer.


Agenda Sunday

Agenda Sunday East Palestine school board, special meeting, noon, elementary school media


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Pa. closes loophole in gun-permit law

Pa. closes loophole in gun-permit law PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania officials closed a gun-law


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth J. Nepple, 26, of 1203 Idaho Road,


MAHONING COUNTY GRAND JURY | This week’s indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people: Rochelle


School officials question budget numbers

The district still wouldn’t recover its losses from the last biennium, the treasurer says


YSU swimmers fall

YSU swimmers fall Athens, Ohio Three Youngstown State swimmers won individual events on Friday


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