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

Zoldan criticizes city’s study of Covelli Centre’s future

Zoldan criticizes city’s study of Covelli Centre’s future YOUNGSTOWN The future of the


County treasurer talks land bank at Boardman meeting

The Mahoning County treasurer offered the township an alternate slot on the county land bank board


2 charged in slaying of Chicago honor student

2 charged in slaying of Chicago honor student CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities say they’ve filed murder


Youngstown bishop praises legacy of Pope Benedict

Bishop George Murry fields questions on church leadership at press conference. BISHOP GEORGE V.


Rep. Bill Johnson is waiting for president to lead

Johnson, Ryan: President should inspire cooperation Rep. Tim Ryan expects president to talk


Ohio EPA official: Lupo dumped at least six times

More than 250,000 gallons of waste was dumped YOUNGSTOWN Ben W. Lupo, the owner of D&L


Mahoning County elections board talks of reducing voting precincts

Also looks at equipment to speed up the vote count MAHONING ELECTIONS Reduction in number of


Latest Earth satellite launches from Calif. coast

Latest Earth satellite launches from Calif. coast VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A


Mahoning County Children's Services finds inconclusive evidence in investigation of alleged abuse of student

After more than a month, allegations of physical abuse at a classroom operated by the Mahoning


Feds: Ex-mayor made city hall a ‘profit machine’

Feds: Ex-mayor made city hall a ‘profit machine’ DETROIT (AP) — A prosecutor has told jurors that


Harvest for Hunger campaign begins Wednesday

Harvest for Hunger campaign begins Wednesday


EPA official: D&L owner dumped drilling waste 6 times before getting caught

EPA official: D&L owner dumped drilling waste 6 times before getting caught An official with the


Waste was dumped into river six times, EPA official says

Waste was dumped into river six times, EPA official says An EPA official has just told city


VP Biden: Sense of urgency over gun-control measures

VP Biden: Sense of urgency over gun-control measures


Testimony resumes in Arizona boyfriend killing

Testimony resumes in Arizona boyfriend killing PHOENIX (AP) — A woman charged in the stabbing and


Pa. State Police ID remains found in 2010 as Miss. woman

Pa. State Police ID remains found in 2010 as Miss. woman


Ohio auditor: 4 other schools 'scrubbed' students

Ohio auditor: 4 other schools 'scrubbed' students


Boil-water advisory in effect for sections of Hubbard, Brookfield townships

Boil-water advisory in effect for sections of Hubbard, Brookfield townships Hubbard Due to a


Contest seeks underworldly names for 2 Pluto moons

Contest seeks underworldly names for 2 Pluto moons CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Want to name


Los Angeles Cardinal Mahony to help elect new pope

Los Angeles Cardinal Mahony to help elect new pope LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catholic Cardinal Roger


OSHP troopers seize cocaine in Scioto County

OSHP troopers seize cocaine in Scioto County


Warren City Council Finance Committee meets Tuesday

Warren City Council Finance Committee meets Tuesday


Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission meeting canceled

Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission meeting canceled


Author speaks Tuesday at Main Library in Youngstown

Author of 'Hope' speaks Tuesday at Main Library in Youngstown


Stock market drifts lower to start the week

Stock market drifts lower to start the week


Ohio assistant principal under fire over gay marriage

Ohio assistant principal under fire over gay marriage


Ohio lay leader commends pope on reopened churches

Ohio lay leader commends pope on reopened churches


OSP inmate gets additional prison time for attack on guards

OSP inmate gets additional prison time for attack on guards


Ohio education official's apology leaves some cold

Ohio education official's apology leaves some cold


$1M reward for ex-LA police officer prompts tips

$1M reward for ex-LA police officer prompts tips


Columbiana Co. property-tax bills in the mail

Columbiana Co. property-tax bills in the mail


Papal resignations over history

Papal resignations over history


Diesel fuel spill cleaned up in Bazetta Township

Diesel fuel spill cleaned up in Bazetta Township


Woman OK after driving into freezing Ohio pond

Woman OK after driving into freezing Ohio pond


Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI resigning

AP News - Vatican says Pope Benedict XVI resigning on Feb. 28


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS Youngstown Mothers of Twins Club will host its annual quarter auction Feb. 28 at Kuzman’s


Military Association installs new officers

Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter of MOAA installs newly elected officers

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Chili cook-off set Feb. 23 at church in North Lima

Chili cook-off set Feb. 23 at church in North Lima NORTH LIMA Nine cooks will provide the


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Solar industry grapples with hazardous wastes

Homeowners on the hunt for sparkling solar panels are lured by ads filled with images of pristine landscapes and bright sunshine, and words about the technology’s benefits for the environment — and the wallet.

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Snedeker sets Pebble Beach record

The hottest player in golf finally has a trophy


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Buckeyes unable to recover late

Top-ranked Indiana controlled the second half of a big win in Columbus

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Devils spill Pens again for 5th straight win

Associated Press PITTSBURGH David Clarkson is well on his way to proving his 30-goal season

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YSU falls in 3 overtimes

The Youngstown State men’s basketball team went to war with Illinois-Chicago Sunday afternoon in a game that took three overtimes to determine a winner.

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Kasich plans town-hall meetings to tout his 2-year budget

10 things you should about the budget plan.

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$31M reconstruction of plazas on turnpike nears completion

Two turnpike plazas will reopen before Memorial Day weekend, after a lengthy delay after the termination of the original construction contract.

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Canfield, Boardman have many swimmers moving on

District competition is set this week at CSU


Sports planned to build school loyalty

The elementary program was suggested as a way to foster a sense of community


Tressel to speak

Tressel to speak boardman Jim Tressel, former YSU and Ohio State University football coach, will


Hit-and-run injures one on West Side

Hit-and-run injures one on West Side YOUNGSTOWN One person was injured in a hit-and-run at


High School Basketball: Boys sectional district Tournament brackets

BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL DIVISION I At Alliance High School Seeds — 1.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Identity Thief’ swipes No. 1 spot with $36.6M LOS ANGELES “Identity Thief” has


Northeast slowly recovering from hard-hitting blizzard

Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. Travel eased and life slowly returned to normal for most New


School-attendance probe results expected today

Associated Press COLUMBUS Results of a statewide probe into potential school-attendance


Phantoms stop Ice in shootout

Youngstown has won nine of its last 12 games


Sandlot legend DeAngelo recalled

The 94-year-old once dazzled on area pitching mounds


There’s no one solution to slow hospital readmission epidemic

Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 1 million Americans wind up back in the hospital only


Ohio’s Sen. Brown, the bankbuster

Opinion: WASHINGTON With his chronically gravelly voice and relentlessly liberal agenda, Sherrod Brown


Group works to save historic Pa. barns

Associated Press GETTYSBURG, Pa. Barns in Adams County are unique. Not only do they boast a


Report: Students were restrained and secluded

Associated Press COLUMBUS In one year, 371 children in the Columbus school district were held


Senator: I’ll delay Obama’s nominees over attack in Libya

Associated Press WASHINGTON A leading Republican senator said Sunday he would hold up Senate


Paterno family contests Freeh report

They deny the that the coach was part of a conspiracy


AFGHANISTAN New US commander takes charge of forces

Associated Press KABUL Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford took charge of U.S. and NATO forces in


Toughest models win on ‘The Face’

By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP Fashion Writer NEW YORK A pretty face helps, but it’s a tough skin


BLACK HISTORY MONTH Scheduled events in the region

A list of area events to commemorate in February, which is Black History Month, as submitted to The


55th grammy awards Partial list of winners

Selected winners at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles:


Prep sports at a glance

SATURDAY’s RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO SCORES Ada 55, Dola Hardin Northern 33 Alliance 78,


Prep Basketball: Girls Sectional district Tournament brackets

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


Obamacare is here to stay

Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The Affordable Care Act of 2010 — widely known


video game review

“Dead Space 3” Grade: A- Details: Electronic Arts, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC,


Bold proposals for Mideast

Opinion: The White House has just announced that President Obama will visit Jerusalem in March — his first


Twister hits Miss.; several injured

Twister hits Miss.; several injured hattiesburg, miss. A tornado tore through Hattiesburg on


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2013. There are 323 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


States must fight Obamacare

Opinion: By Thomas P. MILLER McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The post-election rollout of the Obama


Safety should be job one

Opinion: Safety should be job one Parkersburg, Ky., News and Sentinel: Given the complexity of coal


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Campbell, Struthers officials don't favor court consolidation

The idea for the consolidation comes from the Ohio Supreme Court, which believes it is a good idea.


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Choral Festival will praise God through music

Mahoning Valley Association of Churches will host the event Sunday at St. Christine Church in Youngstown.

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TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Del Vecchio, 60, of 2800 E. River Road,


Search for ex-cop sets region on edge

Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. Police blocked off a street and stood guard in front of a home


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Cops: Pocket dial, low battery led right to Ohio burglar SIDNEY, Ohio Authorities


Ohio justice center costs $1M in maintenance

Associated Press CLEVELAND Repairs to a relatively new juvenile justice center in northeastern


choral festival Third annual event

Who: Mahoning Valley Association of Churches and American Guild of Organists. What: Choral


Area DISTRICT SWIMMERS Individual qualifiers

BOYS DIVISION I BOARDMAN Ryan Bailey — 100 butterfly, 100 breast Tyler Calpin — 200 IM


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lisbon village school board, 5 p.m., board room of the board office, 317 N. Market


Business incubator is seeking support to build on its success

Editorial: The Youngstown Business Incu- bator, one of the city’s greatest success stories, is entering the


Ethanol plants idled

Ethanol plants idled st. louis The drought is taking a tollSFlbon producers of ethanol, with


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McDonald school will represent Ohio

The knowledge of math and reading of Roosevelt Elementary School fourth-graders will represent Ohio on a national assessment.

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Mahoning County increases tire recycling

A county official credited Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling with much of the increase.


What went wrong in Teddy’s case?

Opinion: What went wrong in Teddy’s case? We saw, we knew, and we heard Teddy Foltz’s pain, but now, only


The WWII Army veteran helped liberate the German concentration camp at Ebensee, Austria.

Honoree plans to keep volunteering.


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