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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police find 89-year-old Youngstown woman duct-taped in her room
Police find 89-year-old Youngstown woman duct-taped in her room
FirstEnergy invest millions in Ohio Edison upgrades
FirstEnergy invest millions in Ohio Edison upgrades
Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center garners national award
Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center garners national award
Pa. to address road-salt shortage by hitting the road
Pa. to address road-salt shortage by hitting the road
Health law cybersecurity challenges
Health law cybersecurity challenges WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Obama administration raced to meet
What’s a bitcoin? A look at the digital currency
What’s a bitcoin? A look at the digital currency LONDON (AP) — Early today, the world’s most
California ‘lifers’ leaving prison at record pace
California ‘lifers’ leaving prison at record pace SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nearly 1,400 lifers in
Court rules for mediation in Ohio college records suit
Court rules for mediation in Ohio college records suit
Polio-like disease appears in California children
Polio-like disease appears in California children STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — An extremely rare,
Four charged in Spice of India arson
Four charged in Spice of India arson YOUNGSTOWN Four people were arraigned in Mahoning County
Uganda tabloid prints list of ‘top’ homosexuals
Uganda tabloid prints list of ‘top’ homosexuals KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan newspaper
Wallet cards help cops verify and enforce civil-protection orders
Wallet cards help cops verify and enforce civil-protection orders
Vets benefits bill should win initial Senate vote
Vets benefits bill should win initial Senate vote WASHINGTON (AP) — A sprawling Democratic bill
Rep. Ryan to be at White House for announcement today
Rep. Ryan to be at White House for announcement today WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will
Major bitcoin exchange is insolvent, companies say
Major bitcoin exchange is insolvent, companies say TOKYO (AP) — A major bitcoin exchange has gone
Filmmaker George Lucas and wife donate $25M to Chicago school
Filmmaker George Lucas and wife donate $25M to Chicago school
US prosecutors jockeying to try captured drug lord
US prosecutors jockeying to try captured drug lord WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors across
Court-issued cards will summarize civil protection orders
Court-issued cards will summarize civil protection orders YOUNGSTOWN Wallet-sized cards
Dozens of students killed in Nigerian school
Dozens of students killed in Nigerian school DAMATURU, Nigeria (AP) — Suspected Islamic militants
Three pleaded not guilty to charges in girl's death
Three people accused of having a connection in the apparent drug overdose death of Erin Trell, 18,
Campbell man appears in court on drug charges
Campbell man appears in court on drug charges CAMPBELL — A 23-year-old Campbell man arrested
Rules to limit marketing unhealthy food in schools
Rules to limit marketing unhealthy food in schools WASHINGTON (AP) — Even the scoreboards in high
Tressel doesn’t dismiss the idea of YSU presidency
Tressel doesn’t dismiss the idea of YSU presidency YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Robert F. Hagan said he
Tastykake celebrates 100th with birthday kake
Tastykake celebrates 100th with birthday kake PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A beloved Philadelphia bakery is
Former Ukraine presidential aide shot
Former Ukraine presidential aide shot KIEV, Ukraine (AP) ± A former presidential aide despised by
Few Army women want combat jobs
Few Army women want combat jobs FORT EUSTIS, Va. (AP) — Preliminary results from a survey of the
Wine taste will help fund dog rescue
Wine taste will help fund dog rescue LAKE MILTON Legacy Dog Rescue will sponsor Mardi Paws Wine
Joggin’ for Frogmen will aid Seals, others
A fundraiser will support programs for Navy personnel and families of fallen military men and women.
Memory lane, luminaries will honor school’s finish
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane will give former students a chance to say goodbye to the building.

Kasich vow to continue cutting state income-tax
Mahoning Valley Dems some of the governor's initiatives
State legislators from the Mahoning Valley support Jim Tressel for president of Youngstown State University
Tressel hasn’t said publicly if he’s interested in the job

Boardman police department delivered dog houses
The police department now has two houses for dogs in instances where they have no place to go.

The English Center relocates to Youngstown synagogue
The center teaches English to those who speak other languages.
Harold ramis ‘Ghostbusters’ writer, actorSFlbleaves legacy
Associated Press CHICAGO Comedy actor, director and writer Harold Ramis, best known for his
Dem files to challenge Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge in the general election
A Republican who lost congressional races in 2008 and 2010 has filed for the 13th Congressional District
Woman pleads to her role in electricity theft murder
Jury selection for co-defendant set to continue today
Giambi has to earn Indians roster spot
The 43-year-old was a key clubhouse presence for last year’s team.
Trumbull deputy suspended over treatment of man at family court
A lawsuit accuses the deputy of using unreasonable force against him at a Trumbull County court.
For 1st time, Honda taps woman to its board
Associated Press TOKYO Honda appointed a woman to its board for the first time and gave a major
Ovary removal can aid high-risk women
Ovary removal can aid high-risk women WASHINGTON For women who carry a notorious cancer gene,
Harvest for Hunger
Harvest for Hunger YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, 2805 Salt Springs
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence Board of Trustees, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Ohio should OK naloxone bill
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Once in a great while, a bill so obviously good comes along that not even one member
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ohio reporter’s parody is a hit CINCINNATI A Cincinnati traffic reporter has
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2014. There are 309 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
YSU employee accused of fraud, terminated
A January 2013 internal audit initially pointed out problems with use of the credit cards
Yiddish words used in daily lexicon
Class at Congregation Rodef Sholom is a way to preserve the language
At YSU, let’s not be left holding the ‘colleged-up’ hammer again
Opinion: At YSU, let’s not be left holding the ‘colleged-up’ hammer again There is no shortage of com-
Youngstown council flaunts constitution on redistricting
Editorial: Good for Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally for refusing to go along with the blatant politicization
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric L. Venable, 23, of 710 E. Florida Ave.,
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Penguins sweep Horizon softball honors
Penguins sweep Horizon softball honors Indianapolis Youngstown State sophomore Miranda
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK Egg McMuffin, meet the Waffle Taco. Taco Bell is readying for the
SHRINKING SUGGESTION
Associated Press WASHINGTON Looking beyond America’s post-9/11 wars, Defense Secretary Chuck
Victor’s plans event
Victor’s plans event WARREN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will join Victor’s Restaurant
Character key for combine prospects
Players like former Oregon tight end Cole Lyerla have to answer questions about their off-field conduct.
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market ended higher Monday, but a late fade kept it from
Woman says she was imprisoned in basement with daughter
Woman says she was imprisoned in basement with daughter
Foul-mouthed ex-chief discusses future
Associated Press FRACKVILLE, PA. A foul-mouthed former police chief whose incendiary videos on
Uganda president signs anti-gay law
Associated Press ENTEBBE, UGANDA Uganda’s president signed an anti-gay bill Monday that punishes
Liberty schools are stable
The district will still have to cut spending or raise more revenues, says the chairman of its fiscal oversight commission.
Zuckerberg takes long view with WhatsApp, Internet
Associated Press NEW YORK Mark Zuckerberg, known for his outsized ambitions for Facebook, is
ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS
ADDITIONAL PROPOSALS Among other changes Hagel proposed: The active-duty Army would shrink from
Clinton to help Dems in ’14 races
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bill Clinton, popular in territory unfriendly to President Barack
Man pleads guilty
Man pleads guilty WARREN Donald L. Church, 73, of Chestnut Street in Andover has pleaded guilty
18-year-old Warren man charged in rape of 10-year-old boy
18-year-old Warren man charged in rape of 10-year-old boy
Boardman police arrest four for OVI
Boardman police charged four people with operating a vehicle while impaired over the weekend.
Warren police arrest three suburbanites, one Warren woman, on drug offenses
Friday and Saturday evening produced several drug arrests in the city, with many of the people involved being suburbanites who reported having jobs. In all three incidents, heroin was confiscated.