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

Report: Bo Pelini set to accept YSU job

FootballScoop.com reports Bo Pelini will accept the Youngstown State football coaching job.


Ursuline cheerleader is stable after collapse, to be treated in Akron

Ursuline cheerleader is stable after collapse, to be treated in Akron


Detroit-area man guilty of bribing Toledo players

Detroit-area man guilty of bribing Toledo players


Baby born in flight aboard airliner over Calif.

Baby born in flight aboard airliner over Calif.


Former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley dies at 75

Former Miss America Mary Ann Mobley dies at 75


Report: Cheerleader collapses, Ursuline game postponed

Tonight's Massillon Perry-Ursuline boys basketball game was postponed after an Irish cheerleader collapsed during the National Anthem.


Consultant says Youngstown BOE should cut caucus, committee meetings

Consultant says Youngstown BOE should cut caucus, committee meetings


Time runs short for $1.1 trillion spending plan

Time runs short for $1.1 trillion spending plan


YSU's FY 2015 budget plan would be reduced by $5.2 million

YSU's FY 2015 budget plan would be reduced by $5.2 million


VA town-hall meeting is Wednesday at Austintown Senior Center

VA town-hall meeting is Wednesday at Austintown Senior Center


Parents of Ohio teen seek ban on caffeine powder

Parents of Ohio teen seek ban on caffeine powder


Panthers' Cam Newton in hospital after car crash

Panther's Cam Newton in hospital after car crash


Youngstown man charged with assaulting Boardman cop

Youngstown man charged with assaulting Boardman cop


Cops: Victim may have shot himself on South Side

Cops: Victim may have shot himself on South Side

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Reports: Manziel named Browns starter

The rookie has played sparingly behind Brian Hoyer this season.


SMARTS back on track after $54,000 grant

SMARTS back on track after Hines grant


Package stolen from Austintown home

Package stolen from Austintown home


Senate report: Harsh CIA tactics didn't work

Senate report: Harsh CIA tactics didn't work


CNBC here to look at local economy

CNBC here to look at local economy


Amish buggy horse killed after series of crashes

Amish buggy horse killed after series of crashes


REUNIONS

South High School Class of 1953 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at Johnny’s on Market Street in


Legacy Rescue to host Cookie Walk

Legacy Rescue to host Cookie Walk AUSTINTOWN Legacy Dog Rescue, a 501c3 nonprofit organization,


Local man's Mega Moves game app in Apple store

A new game app based on a Boardman man’s board game is now available as a free download from the Apple store.


Victorian's 'Spirit': holiday times three

The Victorian Players offers three unique gifts in one big box with “In the Spirit of Christmas.”


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He participated in several deployments and humanitarian missions

Says he will miss the camaraderie that is unique to the military

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Courthouse restoration will be next year

Advertising for bids for restoration of the 103-year-old Mahoning County Courthouse will begin this month.


Judge's son pleads guilty in two cases

Sentencing set for February


One pleads, another jailed, in robbery case

Prosecutors say threats made against a person connected to case


Numbers down, but still good for Hollywood Gaming

Decrease in numbers common after a facility is open in a market


Mariota, Gordon, Cooper are Heisman nominees

Oregon quarterback considered front-runner


Officer, firefighter/paramedic sworn in as full-time by township

Oles, Davis recall two township men who died recently


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Puzzle Pieces

Poland feels it has the right mix

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Pettine leaning toward Manziel

Rookie may start against Bengals


YSU baseball coach looks ahead after big finish

Gillespie recounts Penguins’ postseason run to Curbstone Coaches


Landau Murphy in benefit concert

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., the winner of the 2011 “America’s Got Talent” competition, will perform in concert March 27 at Stambaugh Auditorium.


oddly enough

oddly enough Widow places diamond ring in Salvation Army kettle BOSTON The Salvation Army


High school sports roundup

A roundup of Monday’s girls basketball and hockey games.


US, NATO end Afghanistan combat mission

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan American and NATO troops closed their operational command


Most of Africa safe

Opinion: By Clarissa Hughes Los Angeles Times Unlike the United States, not one of the following


As “Sons of Anarchy” prepares to air its final episode (tonight at 10 on FX), we take a

As “Sons of Anarchy” prepares to air its final episode (tonight at 10 on FX), we take a look at five


Regular letter writer offers 2 quotes to remember him by

Opinion: Regular letter writer offers 2 quotes to remember him by This will be my last letter to the


It’s a right approach to immigration

Opinion: There is nothing like a little heat from a third political party to get the attention of career


birthdays

birthdays Actor Kirk Douglas is 98. Actor Dick Van Patten (“Eight Is Enough”) is 86. Actor-writer


Charged in assault

Charged in assault WARREN Warren police have charged Tedy Mendez, 24, who listed addresses in


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.29 0.3 Avalon


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Eaten Alive’ watched by 4.1 million viewers LOS ANGELES Discovery Channel’s


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Sam Biviano, of Niles, survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

Awarded six medals, including the Combat Action Ribbon

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Disabled woman dies in Champion house fire despite smoke detectors and efforts of passersby

a 49-year-old disabled woman died when her home at 6033 Mahoning Avenue across the street from Champion High School caught on fire this morning. Her name is not being released pending notification of relatives.


US Health Care Spending up in ’13, but at record-low growth rate

By Tony Pugh McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON America spent more than $2.9 trillion on


Royal treat: King rules Nets

Cavaliers surged to romp in Brooklyn


YSU baseball team has OSU on schedule

YSU baseball team has OSU on schedule YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State baseball team will host


Findlay Courier: Bipartisanship is a concept that has not been associated with Ohio’s

Opinion: Findlay Courier: Bipartisanship is a concept that has not been associated with Ohio’s redistricting


6 dead after plane crashes into suburban DC home

Associated Press GAITHERSBURG, Md. A small, private jet slammed into a house Monday, killing a


Kravitz Deli recognized among fastest growing companies

Youngstown oldest deli named 87th fastest growing company in Northeast Ohio


More Americans to buy homes with 3% down

Associated Press WASHINGTON Some Americans soon will be able to buy a home with a down payment


Ex-Maddoff exec sentenced to 10 years

Ex-Maddoff exec sentenced to 10 years NEW YORK Bernard Madoff’s ex-director of operations for


Arm police with cameras

Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday If one thing could improve the tenor of the debate over events in


An interim nuclear pact may be it

Opinion: Some of the world’s leading diplomats including Secretary of State John F. Kerry worked right up


US bases, embassies prepare for violence

Executive summary excoriates the CIA Tribune News Service WASHINGTON U.S. forces and


Al-Qaida militants’ killing of hostages demands retaliation

Editorial: Neither Luke Somers, a British- born American freelance photojournalist, nor Pierre Korkie, a South


The elections board is looking to eliminate 32 voting precincts in Youngstown and 3 in Struthers

The board will look to cut precincts in other communites later this year


Troopers believe large vehicle hit and killed bicycle rider near blast furnace

Tony Wells, 25, of McDonald, was riding his bicycle southbound on the right side of the southbound lane of Austintown-Warren Road Thursday morning


Old-fashioned face cream soothes itchy bottom

Q. I’ve been plagued with external hemorrhoids for years. They weren’t particularly painful, but the


Boardman trustees recognize successes from around the township

Boardman trustees recognize successes from around the township


Guard arrested in death of inmate

Guard arrested in death of inmate NEW YORK Authorities have arrested a New York City jail guard


Royals have full 1st day of US visit

Associated Press NEW YORK Britain’s Prince William sat down with President Barack Obama in


Mother of slain Cleveland boy wants to see officer convicted

Associated Press CLEVELAND The mother of a 12-year-old boy shot by a Cleveland policeman says


Police probe shooting

Police probe shooting YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating a shooting in which multiple


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2014. There are 22 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Nine people arraigned in Niles motel methamphetamine bust

Nine people arrested Friday at the Cottage Inn motel on Youngstown Road in connection with a methamphetamine-manufacturing operation were arraigned Monday in Niles Municipal Court.


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Springfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., administration building, 3475 E. South


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica and Angela Melchionne, Youngstown, twin boys,


Rangers rebound for OT win

Pens rally to force extra session


Bengals blowout has Steelers smiling again

Pittsburgh will win the AFC North with three more wins


Harbaugh’s future heating up

49ers demoralized after loss in Oakland


Two hospitals receive Joint Commission award

Two Mahoning Valley hospitals have been recognized by the Joint Commission for top performance on key quality measures.


Software company’s growth leads to expansion

A local software company is taking a big step to handle its growth over the past couple of years by buying a 15,000 square-foot headquarters.


IOC approves major reform package

More affordable bidding process authorized


Rodgers powers Packers to 10th win

Falcons remain tied for first in NFC South


Pioneer of video games dies at age 92

Ralph Baer, a video-game pioneer who created both the precursor to “Pong” and the electronic memory game Simon and led the team that developed the first home video-game console, has died.


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