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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kasich's mega-flag for SOS crafted at Marysville women's prison
In about a week, the eyes of state lawmakers and invited guests at the Medina Performing Arts Center will be focused on Gov. John Kasich as he offers his fourth State of the State address.
Valley dads and daughters share some special nights in Boardman
Six-year-old Lorieona Jannone of Struthers placed her toes on her father’s shoes and together they danced beneath the lights and shimmering pink decor at the Father-Daughter Princess Dance at Boardman Park.
Car flips on I-680 tonight
A person was sent to the hospital after a car flipped on Interstate-680 South near Steel Street occurred around 7 tonight.
Men's Garden Club's 9th seminar draws 140 to Davis Center
Northern gardens are covered with snow, but gardeners still have planting on their minds.
US overtakes Russian hockey team, recalling 'Miracle on Ice'
T.J. Oshie brainstormed while he skated to center ice, desperately trying to come up with one last move to end an epic shootout. He had already taken five shots at Sergei Bobrovsky, and the Russians were still even.
State offering panel discussion on drug addition in Warren
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is organizing a panel discussion on how the Warren community is addressing the challenges of drug addiction.
Emily Stanavich | Robert Colaianni
YOUNGSTOWN St. Columba Cathedral was the setting for the Oct. 19, 2013, wedding of Emily Stanavich
Carrie Mavrikis | Matthew Speas
HILLIARD, OHIO Carrie Mavrikis and Matthew Speas were united in marriage Sept. 14, 2013, at St.
2nd Valentine walk-in weddings in Youngstown
Donna Kriebel of Hubbard wipes away tears as her husband, Randy Kriebel, reads a message of love to her as they renew their marriage vows Friday in the Chapel of Friendly Bells at Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown. The church hosted Valentine’s Day walk-in weddings for the second year. Officiating are husband and wife pastors, the Revs. Jerry Krueger and Susan Brown. The Kriebels were married Feb. 14, 2004, in the church.
Students begin drive Pasta for Pennies
Students begin drive Pasta for Pennies AUSTINTOWN Austintown Middle School started its Pasta for
Cattle Baron’s Ball will support ACS
Cattle Baron’s Ball, which will support the ACS, will take place March 15 at Antone's Banquet Centre in Boardman.
Former Warren candidate charged with stealing 92-year-old's credit cards
Roderick Lewis Jr., a 24-year-old Warren man charged with charging more than $2,100 on a 92-year-old Howland woman’s credit cards and impersonating a police officer was released after posting $25,000 bond Friday.
Help Petey, the dog whose mouth was duct-taped, today in Austintown
Family Video, 4385 Kirk Road, will be the location of a fundraiser, Popcorn for Petey, from 4 to 9 p.m. today.
Youngstown woman charged with possession, trafficking, driving without a license
Police found 204 pills and three large bags of marijuana in a car that was parked at a 1821 Mahoning Ave. store about 2:15 p.m. Thursday.
Sharon man gets 10 years for selling crack
A federal judge has sentenced a 28-year-old Sharon, Pa., man to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute more than six ounces of crack cocaine.
5 Trumbull candidates disqualified
The Trumbull County Board of Elections on Friday certified candidates and issues for the May 6 primary except five candidates attempting to run for Democratic and Republican Trumbull County central committees.
Irish prepare for tournament with uneven rout of Spartans
In what ultimately served as a tournament preparation game, Ursuline defeated the Spartans, 56-31, behind a strong first half.
8 firms want to design Covelli amphitheater
Youngstown’s mayor is not in a rush to get the work done
Russia won’t look past US this time
The rivalry is renewed today inside the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, though this time it’s only a preliminary round game instead of a semifinal.
Liberty guts out victory
Asim Pleas had a game-high 19 points for Liberty, while freshman Lynn Bowden had 11 points.
Challenger questions sincerity of Auditor Sciortino's apology
Auditor breaks his silence on May 2013 traffic stop
OT pay for snow removal could affect Valley budgets for summer road work
Some construction projects could be cut later this year because of high winter road maintenance overtime costs
Boardman’s Mancini among those on verge of advancing to district
The Spartans’ Anthony Mancini will wrestle Aurora freshman Bubba Arslanian in a semifinal today.
Red Dragons making timely turnaround
Cameron Kane and Marcus Hill led the way with 16 points each in a 65-56 win over Hubbard
Russian rape suspect arrested by immigration in Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman police helped agents with the Cleveland office of U.S.
Mancini will be special guest at dinner event
Staff report BOARDMAN Former boxing champion and Youngstown native Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will
Girard officer still on leave
The police chief said he expects to announce the results of the investigation Tuesday.
YSU women look to end skid against Valparaiso
After a 6-0 start in the Horizon League, the Youngstown State women’s basketball team has lost three straight.
Americans’ uniforms turn out to be a drag
They were touted as the fastest speedskating suits in the world. Now the U.S. is dumping the high-tech attire after a dismal start to the Sochi Olympics.
Seeds of ideas for spring today at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Seed Library and book sale begin today at Fellows Riverside Gardens
State trooper at Southington honored for saving suicidal man
Trooper Daniel J. Dubelko has been honored for subduing a man trying to harm himself, most likely saving his life.
Apparent low A/C proposal less than half estimate
The air conditioning work may not be finished until June
Man pleads guilty to drug charges
Man pleads guilty to drug charges PITTSBURGH A federal judge has sentenced a 28-year-old
Inquiry: Incognito, two others harassed Martin
The NFL-ordered report stated there was a “pattern of harassment” committed by at least three players.
Builders are a special breed
Opinion: I have always admired builders. My maternal Italian ancestors were brick-layers, stone masons and
Netflix to show final season of ‘Clone Wars’
Netflix to show final season of ‘Clone Wars’ By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.54 .09 Avalon
Youngstown’s future is in the hands of its residents
Editorial: A 287-page report relaTING TO the condition of Youngstown’s neighborhoods provides some facts about
Ohio racinos mean less money for cities, counties
The double whammy of casinos generating less tax money than forecast and a shrinking city-county share of casino taxes has emerged as a sobering lesson in local government finance planning across the state.
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gov. Pat
Jos. A. Bank buying parent company of Eddie Bauer in $825 million deal
Associated Press After months of flirting with the idea of combining with a rival, Jos. A. Bank
Market logs best week of year
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market closed out its best week of the year Friday as
Stewart behind wheel for first time since August
Tony Stewart returned to a race car Friday for the first time since breaking two bones in his right leg in a sprint-car crash in August.
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate missed the cut after a
Shin-deep in snow, Pa. digs out
Associated Press philadelphia Pennsylvanians were coping with the aftermath of a major winter
Submit information on Ash Wednesday, Lenten programs
Submit information on Ash Wednesday, Lenten programs Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins
Princes help protect homes in flooding
Princes help protect homes in flooding LONDON Prince William and Prince Harry helped flood-hit
Paris Rolle is the Valentine’s Day bride of Edmund McElroy. The Youngstown couple, who are
Paris Rolle is the Valentine’s Day bride of Edmund McElroy. The Youngstown couple, who are best
Browns' Manziel admits Super Bowl goal
Quarterback Johnny Manziel has already endeared himself to the Dawg Pound.
US government lets legal pot sellers, banks do business
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Friday gave banks a road map for doing
Ohio plan: Ally with drillers against ‘eco-left’
Associated Press COLUMBUS A strategic plan drafted by Ohio regulators in 2012 would have
Bae back in business at Riviera
Sang-Moon Bae is off to another great start at the Northern Trust Open. The next step is a better finish.
Great Lakes nearly covered with ice
Associated Press CHEBOYGAN, Mich. It’s been so bitterly cold for so long that the Great Lakes
Repentance is the ‘great exchange’
In Romans 2:4, Scripture reads, “Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and
Guardian ends bid to force girl into chemo
Associated Press TOLEDO A court-appointed guardian can drop her attempt to force an 11-year-old
Williams: It’s time to watch hockey
Watching the Olympics doesn’t have to be passive — broadcasters often inspire viewers to morph into the two grouchy Muppets who reside in the balcony.
23,000 Ohioans enroll in Medicaid
Associated Press COLUMBUS More than 23,000 low-income Ohioans enrolled in Medicaid last month
birthdays
birthdays Actress Claire Bloom is 83. Songwriter Brian Holland (Holland-Dozier-Holland) is 73.
Perry, Schlegel lead Horizon scholar-athletes
Perry, Schlegel lead Horizon scholar-athletes YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State basketball players
More prep results
More prep results BOYS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 62, Struthers 54 STRUTHERS The Falcons
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James A. Moody, 29, of 21 Frank St., Struthers, and
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2014. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Police logs ought to be public
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: A bill to allow citizens to view the daily log of calls answered by
Medicaid expansion debate rages
Opinion: COLUMBUS It wasn’t too long ago that Gov. John Kasich turned to the state Controlling Board to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque du Soleil’s “Varekai,” 4 and 7:30 p.m.: Mesmerizing,
US flight cancellations hit record number
Associated Press NEW YORK The relentless snow and ice storms this winter have led to the highest
BUSINESS DIGEST || First Niles report
First Niles report NILES First Niles Financial Inc., the holding company for Home Federal
NBA All-star weekend
Drummond dominates: Andre Drummond had 30 points and a Rising Stars Challenge-record 25 rebounds,
Judicial landscape changing for gay rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON The overturning of Virginia’s gay-marriage ban places the legal
Southwest hit with record heat
Associated Press PHOENIX With much of the Northeast gripped by snow and ice storms, the
north korea UN finds crimes against humanity
Associated Press WASHINGTON A U.N. panel has found that crimes against humanity have been
presidents day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Woman charged with theft at mall
Woman charged with theft at mall BOARDMAN Township police arrested a 45-year-old Akron woman
City police arrest three people on drug-related charges in less than three hours
City police arrest three people on drug-related charges in less than three hours
Prep bowling teams eye tournament trail
Struthers’ Dan DiLoreto won last week’s Division II boys sectional title.
Canfield, Girard wrestlers start strong
The Cardinals dominated the winners bracket in D-II at West Branch.