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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Missing Amish girls return home in NY
Two missing Amish sisters turned up safe Thursday evening, about 24 hours after they were apparently abducted from their family’s roadside farm stand in northern New York, authorities said.
Historic cast-iron heirloom stolen from Liberty woman's home
It’s one of those things: You take for granted that it’s there, so when it registers that it’s missing, you aren’t really sure for how long.
Campbell man has 9 identities in 4 states; 2 others face identity theft charges
It’s only fitting Richard Russell Lewis has three different names.
YSU faculty air grievances, telling Tressel research goes unrecognized
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel met with faculty behind closed doors and learned about their concerns including a lack of support for research and student success.
Need a new car? Some say this is the month to go for it
If you are in the market to buy a new car, one car-buying and selling platform says August has the best prices for consumers.
Poland officials mulling how to fix sidewalk glitch
As installation of the new sidewalk along state Route 170 in the township nears completion, pedestrians might notice an oddity in the path.
New POW-MIA license plate donates $25 of $35 cost to injured vets
A new license plate honoring soldiers who were held as prisoners of war or are missing in action is now available for purchase in Ohio.
Mayor McNally to discuss prison disturbance with CCA officials Friday
Mayor John A. McNally is meeting today with representatives from Corrections Corporation of America to talk about the company’s obligation to report information to the city in “unusual events.”
Stuck in Ohio's 2nd annual reunion Saturday at Austintown Harley shop
A group of friends filming action sports has put together an event this weekend for fans.
YSU alums concerned about proposed changes to Scholars Program
A group of Youngstown State University Cochran Scholars Program alumni worry changes considered for the scholarship awards will cause more harm than good.
Girard mayor wants private donation boxes cleaned up
The clothes-donation drop-off box in the parking lot at the Family Dollar store was neat and clean Wednesday morning.
New Orleans clears out homeless camp of 160 people
New Orleans clears out homeless camp of 160 people
Springfield Twp. road closed 2 days for culvert replacement
Springfield Twp. road closed 2 days for culvert replacement
As war horrors continue, risky criticism of Hamas boiling up in Gaza
The group of neighbors surveyed the destruction wreaked on their residential complex by Israeli bombardment, with building after building flattened or punctured by shells. The men then began to voice something almost never heard out loud in Gaza: criticism of its Hamas rulers.
Nouri al-Maliki steps down in Iraq
Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki has given up his post as prime minister to Haider al-Abadi, state television reported today — a move that could end a political deadlock that plunged Baghdad into uncertainty as the country fights a Sunni militant insurgency.
Liberty trustees change time of Friday special meeting
Liberty trustees change time of Friday special meeting
Local business owner pleads guilty to felony drug charge
Local business owner pleads guilty to felony drug charge
UPDATE | No foul play suspected in death of man found on West Side
No foul play suspected in death of man found on West Side
Mo. governor vows change in Ferguson police response
Mo. governor vows change in Ferguson police response
Lye in tea served in Utah restaurant badly burns woman's throat
Lye in tea served in Utah restaurant badly burns woman's throat
President Obama says no excuse for excessive force by police
President Obama says no excuse for excessive force by police
Large and heavy cast iron bell stolen from Liberty yard
Large and heavy cast iron bell stolen from Liberty yard
Commissioners OK road closings for bridge repairs and painting
Commissioners OK road closings for bridge repairs and painting
Tressel meets with faculty, but not about negotiaions
Tressel meets with faculty, but not about negotiaions
Greatest Golfer talk with Jonah Karzmer, Rob Venrose & WFMJ's Mike Case
Aug. 14, 2014 | Jonah Karzmer, Rob Venrose, Mike Case
Historical society to honor Fulena
Lawrence Co. Historical Society plans to honor a longtime member.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Noah and Jennifer (Myers) Hershey of Orange Village, Ohio, announce the birth of a son, Bennett Lee,
Austintown Fire Department adds new vehicle
Humvee will help with brush fires, off road rescues and EMS calls
Amazon debuts mobile payment app
Amazon is taking direct aim at mobile-payment systems such as Square by introducing the Amazon Local Register, a credit-card processing device and mobile app designed to help small-business owners accept payments through their smartphones and tablets.
YSU faculty would receive bonuses, lose extended teaching service
No talks are scheduled until Sept. 2
East Palestine football players will use custom mouthguards
Dr. Andrew Patton fitted the Bulldogs for custom mouthguards.
YSU sees high number of degrees awarded
The university attributes the high number of degrees last year to a number of factors
Lakeview captures Bulldog Invitational
Boardman’s Jacinta Pikunas shot an event-low 71.
EGCC one of 27 nationwide chosen for White House meeting
Eastern Gateway was invited to attend based on its success, the president said
Pulliam: Umpiring from seats just not a good idea
Every August, Little League baseball and softball return to ESPN. While the games are somewhat entertaining, some adults in the stands can be problematic.
Fundraiser planned for 27-year-old Campbell woman with cancer
Kevina Koval has a tumor on her optic nerve
LeBron’s first game with Cavs set for Oct. 30
The NBA regular season will open Oct. 28, with the NBA champion San Antonio Spurs hosting the Dallas Mavericks in one of the three games that night.
State audit of Mahoning engineer's office sparks political tempest
“I just don’t feel we got what we paid for,” in a $100,000 performance audit, Mahoning County Engineer Patrick Ginnetti said.
Playhouse formalizes hiring of Appugliese
The board of directors of The Youngstown Playhouse has named Bernie Appugliese operations manager.
Scrappers fall to Spikes in NYPL 5-4
Shane Rowland went two-for-three with a RBI but it wasn’t enough as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers lost to the State College Spikes 5-4 on Wednesday night.
BWR hires Stas Kmiec as new artistic director
Stas Kmiec has signed a two-year contract as artistic director of Ballet Western Reserve.
10 THINGS TO DO IN YOUNGSTOWN
Youngstown has many attractions that are well-known: Mill Creek Park, the Butler Institute of American Art and Covelli Centre, to name a few.
Lowellville plans neighborhood watch program
The group's first meeting will take place at Lowellville City Hall, 140 E. Liberty St., on Aug. 31.
Saliva thrill ride stops at Conneaut
The fact that Saliva is playing at Conneaut Lake Park shouldn’t come as a surprise. Just last year the hard-rock act played a memorable show at Biketown Harley-Davidson in Austintown.
Stuck In Ohio bringing extreme sports free event to Austintown
Stuck In Ohio, a video production company based in Vienna, will have its second annual reunion Saturday at BikeTown Harley-Davidson in Austintown.
Spanish Heritage Festival this weekend
The fourth annual Youngstown Spanish Heritage Festival will be this weekend on East Federal Street in downtown Youngstown.
Roxfest returns at a new location
Roxfest is moving to the outdoor concert facility at the Lake Tavern this year. The music festival will be Friday and Saturday at the tavern.
Browns rookie Kirksey making presence known
When veteran linebacker Karlos Dansby looks at rookie Chris Kirksey, it’s like staring in the mirror.
Historic Liberty tombstones to be fixed
The historical portion of the cemetery is along the road and vulnerable.
Mahoning Valley dispatchers hosting Saturday event to collect school supplies
Dispatchers of the Mahoning Valley will host event to collect school supplies
Youngstown wife killer re-sentenced to 10 years
Daniel Wellington was resentenced in the slaying of his wife, Doris.
2 more sentenced in Little D'Town case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two more members of the “Little D-Town” investigation that resulted in a
Songwriter DiPiero, Liberty native, remembers Robin Williams
Heartfelt remembrances of Robin Williams, who committed suicide this week, continue to pour in.
CCA stymies information on prisoners' 14-hour protest
Nashville-based Corrections Corporation of America, the private company that runs Northeast Ohio Correction Center on Hubbard Road on Youngstown’s East Side, owns 59 other correctional facilities nationwide. The low-security NEOCC houses only male inmates, including 1,507 immigrant prisoners, and has 2,016 beds.
Empowering Women plans lunch program
Empowering Women plans lunch program BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Chapter of Empowering Women
Greenwood led combined July new, used car sales
While Greenwood Chevrolet in Austintown led the new and used vehicle sales, Sweeney Chevrolet of Austintown made the most new car sales. Cruze was the top selling new and used model.
YACTA to have scholarship benefit picnic
The Youngstown Area Community Theater Alliance will have a scholarship benefit picnic Saturday at the Boxcar Lounge at the B&O Station complex in Youngstown.
Most Burger King stores phasing out low-cal fries
Associated Press NEW YORK Burger King is getting rid of its lower-calorie french fries at most
“Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox): On the season finale of “Gang Related,” Daniel
“Gang Related” (9 p.m., Fox): On the season finale of “Gang Related,” Daniel (Jay Hernandez) uses
Replace guns with brushes for the paintball pranksters
Editorial: By all accounts, paintball has exploded into one of the most popular competitive sports and
Valley groups offer education, awareness so you can ... Join the compost campaign
Composting is a great way to turn your kitchen scraps and other “waste” into a treasure for your garden or your farming operation.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Split decision: Tribe, Diamondbacks trade 1-run wins
Zach Walters’ walkoff homer in the ninth gave the Indians a 3-2 win in the opener.
Lighter terms sought for financial crimes
Lighter terms sought for financial crimes WASHINGTON The federal panel that sets sentencing
Finding the rudbeckia psyllid on black-eyed Susan
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer A master-gardener friend brought in an
New York suburbs get entire summer’s worth of rain in hours
Associated Press NORTH BABYLON, N.Y. New York’s heaviest downpour on record dumped a summer’s
METRO DIGEST || Crash closes 224
Crash closes 224 BOARDMAN One person was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and
Republicans’ war on labor is gaining steam in America
Opinion: Republicans’ war on labor is gaining steam in America The Republicans’ war on labor has taken
Stewart’s love for dirt tracks traced to his roots
Smoke’s racing career is on hold after last weekend’s fatal accident
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Aladdin’ stage, film stars mourn Williams NEW YORK The casts of “Aladdin” — both
New forms of evil not surprising
Opinion: WASHINGTON This far into the human story, only the historically uninstructed are startled by what
Car hits woman, 3 young kids
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a turning car struck a woman and her three young children
Brazil: Presidential candidate dies in plane crash
Associated Press SANTOS, Brazil Presidential candidate Eduardo Campos died Wednesday when the
Study questions need for most people to cut salt
Associated Press A large, international study questions the conventional wisdom that most people
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Arthur W. Gibbs, 32, of 2959 Salem Drive, Lake
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Sound of Music,SDRq directed by Jim McKim, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E.
Why the performance bonus?
Opinion: The New York Daily News: The board of the New York Racing Association has awarded President and CEO
US credits airstrikes and aid with allowing Iraqis to escape
Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. Crediting U.S. airstrikes and humanitarian aid, the Obama
Kasich proposes more workers' comp rebates
The governor wants to see another $1 billion in rebates go to Ohio private businesses and public offices
Protests turn violent again in St. Louis suburb of Ferguson
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Protests in the St. Louis suburb rocked by racial unrest since a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.90 .04 Avalon
Ukraine death toll spikes as fighting heats up
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine A rebel-held city in eastern Ukraine came under intensified
Niles Food Forest plans cleanup day
Niles Food Forest plans cleanup day NILES The Youngstown Inner City Garden has expanded from its
Trumbull commissioners hire attorney to defend RG steel lawsuit over $3 million
Trumbull commissioners hire attorney to defend RG steel lawsuit over $3 million
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Boyhood (R) Writer-director Richard Linklater couldn’t have known where 12 years
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Elections, special meeting, 8 a.m., board room, Oakhill
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Britney McMurray and Alonzo Daniels, Canfield, girl, Aug. 11.
birthdays
birthdays Singer-pianist Buddy Greco is 88. Singer Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts is 76. Singer
Bumps on magnolia bark?
Bumps on magnolia bark? These bumps are not a disease, but an insect. And August is one of the
Practicing with Steelers, Bills hope some recent glory rubs off
Manuel hopes to follow in Roethlisberger’s footsteps
oddly enough
oddly enough Caretaker’s death ends old whiskey-theft case GREENSBURG, PA. The former live-in
Tips to help gladioluses bloom
Q. My gladioluses are not blooming. What can I do to push them to bloom? Wilbur from Salem A.
Stop fertilizing
Stop fertilizing Your trees and shrubs have done most of their growing for the year, so no more
Castellanos, Tigers rally past Pirates
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette DETROIT Seven losses in their previous nine games notwithstanding, the
AUG. 30
AUG. 30 vFlorida Atlantic vs. Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Kickoff at 3:30 p.m.
Plant Exchange
Plant Exchange When: Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m. What: Bring your plants for identification and to
NIGHTLIFE
AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Fri: Baby Brother Band, 9 p.m. Backyard
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