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

Howland house fire tonight on Westover

A house fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes Tuesday night in Howland.


Divers searching for woman in Lawrence County tonight

Divers were searching late tonight for a possible drowning victim.


YSU chairman won't say if Tressel is on presidential interview list

YOUNGSTOWNn Jim Tressel is one of three finalists for the University of Akron presidency, but the chairman of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees says that won’t have any bearing on YSU’s presidential search process.


City considering sale of 20 Federal Place office building

City considering sale of 20 Federal Place office building


Judge rules for newspaper in mug shot dispute case

Judge rules for newspaper in mug shot dispute case


Rezoning approved for proposed Canfield Township nursing home

Rezoning approved for proposed Canfield Township nursing home


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Anthony Farris exit interview

April 22, 2014 | Tony Farris

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Govt must turn over info on CIA prisons to defense

Govt must turn over info on CIA prisons to defense


Supreme Court justices show concern in Internet TV case

Supreme Court justices show concern in Internet TV case


Investigators: Plane was wobbling before fatal Pa. crash

Investigators: Plane was wobbling before fatal Pa. crash


Car hits man mowing median in Pa.

Car hits man mowing median in Pa.


No-contest plea from Steubenville football rape investigation

No-contest plea from Steubenville football rape investigation


Tressel is presidential finalist at University of Akron

Tressel is presidential finalist at University of Akron


Lisbon man wins more than $150K in Ohio Lottery

Lisbon man successful in Ohio Lottery


Piles and piles of bodies in S. Sudan slaughter

Piles and piles of bodies in S. Sudan slaughter


Police say body pulled from Hocking River is Ohio missing man

Police say body pulled from river is Ohio missing man


Youngstown seeks military help fighting blight

Youngstown seeks military help fighting blight


Woman tries to spend counterfeit money in Liberty

Woman tries to spend counterfeit money in Liberty


20/20 producer says Hubbard barbecue aims for civil discussion

20/20 producer says Hubbard barbecue aims for civil discussion


Gay marriage backers can seek voter support for amendment

Gay marriage backers can seek voter support for amendment


Trumbull County gets summer youth employment money

Trumbull County gets summer youth employment money


13 years in prison for Niles home break in

13 years in prison for Niles home break in


Court again upholds Ohio killer's death sentence

Court again upholds Ohio killer's death sentence


Vandalism reported at Market Street Elementary School in Boardman

Vandalism reported at Market Street Elementary School in Boardman


Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on gun charge

Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on gun charge


New Ohio gay-marriage amendment moves forward

New Ohio gay-marriage amendment moves forward


US weighs curbing deportations

US weighs curbing deportations


Three Valley high schools rank in US News Top 100

Three Valley high schools rank in US News Top 100


Supreme Court upholds Mich. affirmative-action ban

Supreme Court upholds Mich. affirmative-action ban


African-American contributions to Civil War medicine discussed April 30

African-American contributions to Civil War medicine discussed April 30


Lordstown Village Safety Committee meets Wednesday

Lordstown Village Safety Committee meets Wednesday


Mahoning Valley unemployment rate drops sharply in March

Mahoning Valley unemployment rate drops sharply in March


Arrest made in South Side shooting

Arrest made in South Side shooting


Biden: Russia must stop talking and start acting

Biden: Russia must stop talking and start acting


Police seek shooter of Ohio teen

Police seek shooter of Ohio teen


Warren Law Department asks for special prosecutor in Howland vehicular-homicide case

Warren Law Department asks for special prosecutor in Howland vehicular-homicide case


Morning crash wrecks mobile home

Morning crash wrecks mobile home


Maplewood teacher runs marathon and raises money for autism awareness

Maplewood teacher runs marathon and raises money for autism awareness


REUNIONS

Berlin Center-Western Reserve Alumni Banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. May 10 at Western Reserve High


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Miss Rohrbaugh, Mr. Graham set July nuptials

George and Mary Rohrbaugh of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah Lynn Rohrbaugh, and Cory Alan Graham, both of Youngstown.

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Jenna Viets, Matthew Oles Jr. set June wedding

Jenna Lynne Viets and Matthew Oles Jr., are engaged, Judi Viets, mother of the bride-to-be, is

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Ashley Shea, Aaron Bussard are engaged

COLUMBIANA Patrick B. and Julie Shea of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their

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Miss Thornton, Mr. Robinson plan May rites

YOUNGSTOWN Gary Jr. and Yvette Thornton of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their

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Carrie Fiol, Adam Miller plan June rites

Jeffrey Fiol of Lake Milton and Ken Miller of North Jackson are announcing the engagement of their

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Church will host spring hat luncheon

Church will host spring hat luncheon NILES New Bethel Baptist Church Hospitality Ministry will


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YSU presidential search hits fast track

Committee members plan to interview six to eight candidates Saturday via Skype

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Former McDonald High teacher and coach pleads guilty to having naked images of student

Alan Stanley, 49, pleaded guilty to two charges relating to an inappropriate relationship with a McDonald High School student


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YSU women’s golf eyes league crown

The Penguins last won a Horizon League title in 2009.

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GM focuses on the future

General Motors used its platform at the year’s last major auto show to focus on the future, as the company tries to distance itself from a highly-publicized recall that dominated the first part of the year.

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Struthers officials exploring options to replace senior van

The city should learn whether it will receive state funding for a new van by July.

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YSU’s Campbell earns 400th win

The Penguins split a doubleheader with Dayton on Monday.


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American wins Boston for first time since 1983

Meb Keflezighi, 38, ran a personal-best time.

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PALACE THEATRE ‘American Idiot’ stage show makes Cleveland debut

A decade ago when Green Day released its multiplatinum album “American Idiot,” the notion of a punk-rock-concept album was curious.


Dog slain with crossbow

A dog was fatally shot with a crossbow on the city’s North Side late Sunday.


Kim Novak’s exhibit at the Butler will be a first Legendary Artist

Staff report Youngstown Kim Novak’s upcoming exhibition at the Butler museum will be the first


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Find a treasure at Angels for Animals garage sale

The fund-raiser is Friday through Sunday at Canfield Fairgrounds

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Canfield baseball holds off Fitch

Jimmy Leone allowed three runs in six innings for the Cardinals.

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Provide vouchers for patients to buy produce at farm markets

2013 recipient says the program changed eating, cooking habits


Church recycles as a way of earth-friendly life

A small church in Sebring diverts more than 3,000 pounds of material annually from the waste stream.

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POLICE BLOTTER

POLICE BLOTTER A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Court of appeals | 7th District

Two lawyers are running in the Democratic primary to fill the seat of Judge Joseph Vukovich, who


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence Board of Trustees, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.


Local runners finish Boston Marathon

Seven local runners participated in the Boston Marathon on Monday.


Yemen: Strikes on base kill 55

Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Yemeni forces, reportedly backed by U.S. drone strikes, hit al-


LOTTERies

LOTTERies Monday’s numbers OHIO evening DRAWINGS: Pick 38-8-7 Pick 42-5-5-0 Pick


Recognized names are on appeals court ballot

Anthony Donofrio and David Engler are seeking the Democratic nomination for a 7th District Court of Appeals judgeship.


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Zadan, Meron will produce 3rd Oscars LOS ANGELES The producers behind the last two


Thousands prove Boston Strong

Associated Press BOSTON Under heavy security that included a battery of surveillance cameras and


gigantic garage sale For Angels for Animals

Angels for Animals will sponsor its 20th annual garage sale this weekend. When: Friday early bird


Canfield gymnast in national competition

Canfield gymnast in national competition Jessica Jones of Canfield has qualified to Level 10 USA


Man convicted of burglarizing home

Man convicted of burglarizing home YOUNGSTOWN A Struthers man was convicted of burglarizing an


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher and Alexis Sheville, East Palestine, boy, April


Walker’s single lifts Pirates

Ike Davis became the first player to hit grand slams for different teams in the same April.


Oddly enough

Oddly enough After attack, officials kill 5 bears in Florida LAKE MARY, Fla. After a bear


Two men jailed after fight at Boardman apartment

Two men jailed after fight at Boardman apartment


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James P. Adams Jr., 20, of 31 S. Medina St.,


Mom pleads guilty in play area overdose

Associated Press CINCINNATI A mother who police say was with her two children when she and her


Ohio Historical Society updating name

Associated Press COLUMBUS The 129-year-old Ohio Historical Society is being rebranded as the


Fleury, flurry propel Penguins

The Blue Jackets couldn’t hold a two-goal lead in the third period.


Hubbard horn-honking

The city is invited to eat, drink and talk about an ongoing horn-honking controversy.


Ohioans encouraged to dispose of medications

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is encouraging residents to


Ribbon-cutting set

Ribbon-cutting set NORTH LIMA In an Earth Day observance, Mill Creek MetroParks officials will


High School softball | Monday’s games

Canfield 7, Fitch 6 AUSTINTOWN Caroline Griswold’s two-run double in the top of the seventh


Jury convicts man in murder and robbery

The prosecutor said he’ll likely recommend life in prison without parole for Lamar Reese, who was convicted in the robbery and murder of 17-year-old Josh Davis.


Russia warned to abide by accord

Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Russia has “days, not weeks” to abide by an international accord


Homeowner’s comments played at trial

Associated Press LITTLE FALLS, Minn. The day after a Minnesota man killed two teens who entered


Ohio statute governing campaigns is regulatory overkill

Opinion: WASHINGTON Occasionally, the Supreme Court considers questions that are answered merely by asking


Who best can replace 35-year Trumbull probate Judge Swift?

Editorial: Probate courts in Ohio rank among the least understood but most important tiers of the civil-


Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2014. There are 253 days left in the year.

Today is Tuesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2014. There are 253 days left in the year.


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW Stalley, a rapper from Canton, reconnects with the region.


Surgical Hospital at Southwoods launches website

Surgical Hospital at Southwoods launches website BOARDMAN The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods on


“I am so thrilled to be a member of a church that does so much to help our precious

“I am so thrilled to be a member of a church that does so much to help our precious planet.”


HMHP

HMHP Fruits, vegetable program The program helps Youngstown and Warren residents get access to


Drug testing all students would violate the Fourth Amendment

Opinion: Drug testing all students would violate the Fourth Amendment Drug testing students not involved in


Weight Loss class

Weight Loss class YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25. W. Rayen Ave., is offering “If Scales


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.21 —.16 Avalon


Higher temps help thaw economy

Associated Press WASHINGTON Spring’s thaw is reviving the economy, too. A recent batch of


National Bancshares reports record first-quarter income

The parent of First National Bank reported a record first-quarter income of $1.24 million, or 56 cents per share. Those earnings were up from $946,000, or 43 cents per share during the same quarter a year ago.


Tom Petty reflects on 40 years of songwriting

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Forty years of practice has made


Kipnis, Brantley power Indians

A trespassing squirrel ran around Progressive Field and provided some extra entertainment.


Apple offers recycling of all used products

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple is offering free recycling of all its used products and


More prep baseball from Monday

Mooney 7, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 4 AKRON The Cards improved to 6-0 on the season as four


Health care act only chips away at goal

Health care act only chips away at goal SACRAMENTO, Calif. Swan Lockett had high hopes that


Teen catches flight to Hawaii in wheel

Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. A 15-year-old boy found his way onto an airport’s tarmac and


A Coitsville native is running for an Ohio Senate seat in Cuyahoga County

It’s his first bid for elected office


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