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Youngstown steel museum to restore vintage locomotive
Rick Rowlands, executive director of the Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum, inspects a 1937 narrow-gauge steam locomotive that was used in the Pittsburgh steel industry. The ...
Stories published December 31, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Gov. Kasich's second -term oath, gala set for Jan. 12
Gov. John Kasich is set to take the oath of office for his second term during a midnight swearing-in ceremony at the Statehouse Jan. 12, followed by a public event the next day and a gala ball.
Court awards nearly $29M to boy injured during birth, parents
A judge in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has awarded $28.7 million in damages to a Warren family whose son was born in 2010 with cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation during his birth.
Simon Roofing investigating year-long embezzlement
A judge in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court has awarded $28.7 million in damages to a Warren family whose son was born in 2010 with cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation during his birth.
2 arrested in separate stops have extensive criminal histories
Two men arrested on drug charges in separate traffic stops Tuesday were arraigned in municipal court.
Youngstown logs 3 more fatal crashes this year than in 2013
The city had three more fatal traffic accidents in 2014 than it did in 2013.
Appeals court agrees: Brown murder charge should be reinstated
The 7th District Court of Appeals has upheld an order by a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge to reinstate a murder charge in a 2009 case. I
Township has 2 choices to deal with burned Liberty hotel property
It sat empty for years, the old L-shaped, two-story motel at 1610 Motor Inn Drive.
Ohio Turnpike offers free coffee today and New Year's Day
Ohio Turnpike offers free coffee today and New Year's Day
Teen suspect in November homicide surrenders to police
Teen suspect in November homicide surrenders to police
WRPA announces use of fed funds to reclaim Girard, Warren sites
WRPA announces use of fed funds to reclaim Girard, Warren sites
W. Pa. mall increases police presence after fights
W. Pa. mall increases police presence after fights
Ohio police: Suspect tossed police dog over embankment
Ohio police: Suspect tossed police dog over embankment
Boardman police investigating theft involving Visa cards
Boardman police investigating theft involving Visa cards
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Canfield Lions Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at A La Cart Catering, 429
Library to offer new plastic cards
Library to offer new plastic cards LEETONIA Thanks to the Friends of the Leetonia Library’s
2014 TOP 10 SPORTS STORIES IN THE VALLEY
Youngstown State is betting Bo Pelini will thrive in his new role as the seventh coach in Penguins history more than Eric Wolford — another hometown boy — did in his return to the Valley.
Struthers couple face 72-count theft indictment
Taken were cash, cards, electronics, among other things
Poland boys no longer down with the sickness
A holiday break virus may have impacted most of the Poland High basketball team this week, but the Bulldogs were at least able to cure one of their ills Tuesday.
Ex-coach, editor arraigned on sex charges involving students
An inappropriate text message from the former Jefferson High School girls basketball and softball coach to one of the girls he coached was ultimately not deemed criminal.
Austintown’s Price enjoying Sugar trip
Billy Price sat in a folding chair along the 5-yard line of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome turf in New Orleans Tuesday afternoon.
Mahoning sheriff’s deputies get two 2 percent raises
A conciliator has made a binding award of 2 percent pay increases for Mahoning County sheriff’s deputies.
'Fat and Furious' proves big hit on Discovery Channel
The show involves Tommy Christmas, who runs an automotive shop in Boardman
Kane able to strike for 31 points in Niles win
Cameron Kane scored a 23 of his game-high 31 points before intermission.
Local student with autism makes transition into adulthood, college
The first swoop of autistic kids was diagnosed in the early to mid-90s. All are graduating high school now, so where are they going?
More prep results
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 68, Lakeview 44 Mike Yourstowsky had 21 points and Jake Cummings had 15
'The Interview' will open at two theaters in Valley
Mahoning Valley residents will get a chance to see “The Interview” in local theaters after all.
LUISE RAINER, 104 First actor to win Oscar two years in a row
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON Luise Rainer, a star of cinema’s golden era who won
9-year case ends with plea; defendant wants to move on
Defendant given credit for seven years served in custody
Boardman store sells winning lottery ticket for $11.1 million jackpot
Someone who purchased a Classic Lotto ticket Saturday at a township convenience store has won $11.1 million, the Ohio Lottery Commission says.
Youngstown woman charged with OVI, urinates in cruiser
Youngstown woman faces operating a motor vehicle while impaired charge after driving into oncoming traffic
Gov. Kasich: US needs to balance its budget
States might have to band together to force Congress' hands
MetroPark director's $92.5K pact approved by Mill Creek board
Five-year deal will pay $92,500 annually for new executive director
Louisiana man pleads not guilty to inducing panic at Boardman Shops
Louisiana man pleads not guilty to inducing panic after incident at Boardman plaza
METRO DIGEST || Mercy Health limiting patient visits
Limiting patient visits YOUNGSTOWN Because of the increase in the number of influenza cases,
METRO DIGEST || Afro Dogs Motorcycle Club donating
Afro Dogs donate YOUNGSTOWN Afro Dogs Motorcycle Club of Youngstown has donated $200 to the
Youngstown steel museum to restore vintage locomotive
Rick Rowlands, executive director of the Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum, inspects a 1937 narrow-gauge steam locomotive that was used in the Pittsburgh steel industry. The locomotive was moved Tuesday from Middlefield to the museum on Hubbard Road.
oddly enough
oddly enough Jack Daniels’ son is Jim Beam GRAY, La. A man named after whiskey has named his
youngstown punch
youngstown punch By bobbi Ennett Allen 246 oz. cans of pineapple juice 12 liter of 7-Up (plus
YBI starts hiring process of architecture, engineering firm
The Youngstown Business Incubator requests a statement of qualifications from A&E firms
MVRC ends first year with record handle
MVRC ends first year with record handle Austintown The first ever thoroughbred racing season at
New Year’s Eve Wines Made Easy
People in our Valley often express to me how they “feel the pressure” when it comes to purchasing
Tuesday’s bowl games at a glance
MUSIC CITY BOWL Notre Dame 31, No. 22 LSU 28 NASHVILLE, TENN. Notre Dame and senior kicker
New products
New products BOARDMAN Canfield Connector announced Tuesday the launch of a new series of
StratQor achieves milestone for YBI
Company achieves milestone for the Youngstown Business Incubator
Sugar Bowl bet!
Sugar Bowl bet! O’Donold’s on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown has challenged a burger joint in
Voting by noncitizens as old as the Republic; it’s only fair
Opinion: By Ron Hayduk Los Angeles Times The contemporary immigrant rights movement has commanded
A holiday gift for Wall Street
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Congress, which had been so tied up in a partisan knot by right-wing
Signature dish goes from farm to table
Signature dish goes from farm to table Mike and Mark will give you the scoop on the farm-to-table
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Taylor Swift: Tonight on “Dick
What comes next on Cuba?
Opinion: By William M. LEOGRANDE Los Angeles Times The historic agreement between presidents Barack Obama
Face of power in Haiti harkens back to dictatorial rule
Opinion: By Amy Wilentz Los Angeles Times Almost five years since the devastating earthquake that rocked
birthdays
birthdays Actor Anthony Hopkins is 77. Actress Sarah Miles is 73. Guitarist Andy Summers of The
Jeb Bush faces major hurdles
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1968, a singularly traumatic year — assassinations, urban riots, 16,899 Americans
At year’s end, wars still go on
Associated Press WASHINGTON Taking America off a permanent war footing is proving harder than
NEW YEAR’S | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
ACLU applauds NOCC’s inmate loss
The ACLU of Ohio says the U.S. Marshal’s Service should also end its NOCC inmate housing contract.
UN panel rejects resolution to end Israeli occupation
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council rejected a Palestinian resolution
Police: Missing tot’s mom left him on porch
Associated Press COLUMBUS Central Ohio police searching for a 14-month-old Maryland boy say his
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.36 —.70 Avalon
Rapid growth leaves airlines in Asia searching for pilots
Associated Press NEW YORK Every week, a combined total of 28 new planes roll off the assembly
Boy, 2, accidentally shoots, kills mom in Walmart store
Associated Press HAYDEN, Idaho A 2-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his mother after he
Top 25 college basketball | Tuesday’s games at a glance
Iowa 71, No. 20 Ohio State 65 COLUMBUS Jarrod Uthoff and Aaron White each scored 18 points to
Report: 4 million enroll in health plans
Associated Press The first 50-state report on the latest sign-up season under President Barack
newsmakers
newsmakers Sony: ‘The Interview’ to screen in Canada TORONTO Canadians will be able to watch
Around the NBA | Tuesday’s games
Hawks 109, Cavaliers 101 ATLANTA Paul Millsap took over for Atlanta in the fourth quarter to
ebola epidemic Researchers: 1stvictim may have been infected by bats
Associated Press NEW YORK A team of researchers think they may have pinpointed how the Ebola
Mill Creek board appointment is a chance for new beginning
Editorial: Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Robert Rusu’s appointment this week of Scott Schulick to the
Shining light on affidavits
Opinion: The Wichita (Kansas) Eagle: A new law is shining a welcome light on criminal justice as it unfolds
Resident of Cincinnati suburb defies deadline to remove ‘Zombie Nativity’
Associated Press CINCINNATI A “Zombie Nativity” scene in a southwest Ohio suburb was still
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2014. ASSOCIATED PRESS On this date in:
Officials: 6 bodies recovered from sea
Officials: 6 bodies recovered from sea PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia A massive hunt for the 162
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