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Mahoning Valley turns out for TEDx
Steven Reale, a writer, gamer and educator at YSU, talks about playing games and video-game music during his time at TEDx Youngstown. Friday’s event at ...
Stories published January 25, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
No win at Sundance for film based on YSU prof's book
“Jamie Marks Is Dead,” a film based on a book written by Christopher Barzak, a Youngstown State University professor, did not win the Sundance Film Festival’s Best U.S. Dramatic Film.
2 more bodies recovered in Montreal retirement home fire
Crews on Saturday recovered two more bodies as they struggled with frigid temperatures and ice as thick as two feet (60 centimeters) to search the ruins of a burned-out Quebec retirement home.
3 sisters injured in Campbell assault
A 30-year-old Campbell woman is in the Mahoning County jail facing two felonious assault charges in the stabbing of two of her sisters.
Dem gubernatorial running mate makes stop in Warren
Atty. Sharen Neuhardt, named last week by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed Fitzgerald to replace his previous running mate as lieutenant governor, said there is more to her support for women’s issues besides the hot-button topic of abortion.
YSU athletes offer tips to kids at today's Family Fun Day
Ten-year-old McKenna Dinard connected on every pitch thrown to her during a family-friendly gathering, but organizers hope the event will be a hit when it comes to encouraging closer, long-term family connections.
300+ Scouts brave today's weather for annual Freeze-out
What are Cub Scouts to do when the weather is too cold to fire BB guns for target practice? Follow the scouting motto and be prepared with a backup plan.
3 dead in Maryland mall shooting today
A man carrying a shotgun opened fire at a busy shopping mall in suburban Baltimore on Saturday, killing two employees of a skate shop and then himself as panicked shoppers ran for cover, police said.
10-year-old hit by BB, found in his clothing
A 10-year-old child was shot with a BB gun once in the back on East Judson Avenue on the city’s South Side.
Fire heavily damages home in Hermitage
Fire heavily damages home in Hermitage HERMITAGE, PA. — A fire caused major damage to a house at
Miss Edwards, Mr. Giarratano are engaged
Bethany Edwards of College Station, Texas, formerly of Girard, and Anthony Giarratano of Houston are
Burke-Gerberry vows will be exchanged
NILES Michael P. and Darlene Burke of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Smith-Schuler wedding plans set in August
CANFIELD Rich and Cheryl Schuler of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Richard
Garland-Serb engagement is announced
MINERAL RIDGE William and Catherine Garland of Mineral Ridge are announcing the engagement of
Dog rescue will sell Valentine’s Day treats
Dog rescue will sell Valentine’s Day treats YOUNGSTOWN Legacy Dog Rescue will have a Valentine
Jones retires as EMA director
Clark Jones, a 14-year Mahoning County employee, has retired as emergency management and communications director.
Dinner raises funds for kids
Mason, Christian and their mother, Lena Cross, are gone. But their family channeled their grief into a legacy for children.
Brown pushes tax break
As of Jan. 1, homeowners are taxed on reduced-mortgage debts as if they were income.
Lowellville officials mull raises for village's seven full-time employees
The mayor says budgeting those raises will not hinder the village financially.
Browns’ Pettine hits the ground running
Once Mike Pettine finished his media duties and posed for more photos than a groom at his wedding, he ripped off a business suit that felt like a straitjacket.
NYPD will have eyes out next week
When Super Bowl fans fill the streets of New York City next week, police will be watching them closely — in person, in the air and on closed-circuit monitors.
Tigers’ board work pays off
The Tigers made 12 shots on 32 attempts in the first half. They hung on to the lead mainly because of their 15 offensive rebounds.
Driver in Repchic murder gets 31 years in prison
Kevin Agee, the driver of the car from which shots were fired that killed Thomas Repchic and wounded Repchic’s wife, Jacqueline, gets 31 years in prison.
‘Relentless pressure’ fuels McDonald victory
The Blue Devils went on a 13-0 spurt to end the quarter and earning a 70-61 victory over their Inter Tri-County League rival.
Manning’s Super Bowl experiences could help Broncos teammates
Peyton Manning is the only player in this Super Bowl who has won the big game.
Former Campbell mayor arrested for passing bad payroll checks
Former mayor Campbell, George Krinos, arrested on Wednesday for passing bad payroll checks
Driver, Butcher lead Fitch past Canfield
Senior Michael Butcher’s career-high 26 points, along with 19 mostly spectacular points from Jessie Driver, led the Falcons.
Varejao, Irving lead Cavaliers over Bucks
Anderson Varejao scored 16 points and Kyrie Irving had 10 points and 10 assists, leading lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 93-78 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
Cases on Internet
Cases on Internet YOUNGSTOWN Beginning next Saturday, the full texts of all new 7th District
Ohio legislators should pause before boosting beer’s potency
Editorial: Increasing the maximum percent- age of alcohol allowed in beer sold or produced in Ohio from 12 to
A firm but fair ‘big boss’
Opinion: The most challenging supervisory job in my 35 years in the world of work was that of production
Associated Press
Associated Press CAIRO Centuries-old glass and porcelain pieces were smashed to powder, a
Prayer breakfast
Prayer breakfast BOARDMAN Hospice of the Valley will host a free prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. Feb.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Leno: No return to late night after ‘Tonight’ LOS ANGELES Jay Leno says he doesn’t
In grip of cold, natural-gas prices soar
Associated Press NEW YORK The frigid winter of 2014 is setting the price of natural gas on fire.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Terry A. Brinsky, 47, of 109 Halls Heights Ave.,
Algae along Lake Erie is threat to drinking water
Associated Press TOLEDO Some water-treatment plant operators along western Lake Erie where
W.Va. official: Spill company knew about 2nd chemical
Asssociated Press CHARLESTON, W.VA. The company at the center of the West Virginia water crisis
Abortion in the spotlight
Opinion: COLUMBUS Last week marked the 41st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized
Snow emergency
Snow emergency YOUNGSTOWN Charles T. Shasho, deputy director of public works, has declared a
W.Va. teen sentenced in friend’s death
Shelia Eddy, 18, pleaded guilty in the stabbing death of Skylar Neese. Associated Press
2 churches pioneer merger in Primitive Methodist denomination
Venture Church is one church in two locations – Boardman and Streetsboro.
Family pleads for teen to surrender
Family pleads for teen to surrender OAKLAND, CALIF. Police sought a 14-year-old California boy
Bombings rock Cairo, killing 6
Associated Press CAIRO A truck bomb struck the main security headquarters in Cairo on Friday,
Driver OK after car plunges into icy Ohio river
Associated Press LIMA, Ohio Police say a man was able to swim out of his car after it plunged
8 confirmed dead in fire in Quebec
Associated Press L’ISLE-VERTE, QUEBEC Using steam to melt the ice, investigators searched the
Trumbull County grand jury indicts two men on murder charges
Trumbull County grand jury indicts two men on murder charges
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2014. There are 340 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Say prayer of thanks for joy of living
The pastor said, “If your prayers were not answered, it was because you lacked complete faith.” At
Dodger Stadium ready for historic NHL game
Dodger Stadium ready for historic NHL game LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim
Consol, EQT submit bids for drilling
Consol, EQT submit bids for drilling PITTSBURGH Consol Energy and EQT Production Co. have
Hot Polar Bears crush Spartans
On a night when Boardman could have used some humidity, it got frigidity — like the weather.
Jacobellis tunes up at X Games
For so many years, Lindsey Jacobellis was the rider to beat. Winning became more of a relief than a celebration.
Nadal reaches Australian final against Wawrinka
Nadal completed his 23rd win in 33 head-to-heads, and ninth in 11 Grand Slam matches.
Franklin touts his ‘really good plan’
Penn State’s 16th football coach spoke with energy and optimism about the nine-man staff he introduced Friday at Beaver Stadium.
Man wins challenge on traffic-camera issue
Associated Press CLEVELAND A driver who challenged the way Cleveland handles traffic camera
Columbiana sheriff seeking missing child
The child is supposed to be in the custody of his father in Florida.
Judge: Remove life support for pregnant, brain-dead woman
Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS A judge on Friday ordered a Texas hospital to remove life
if you go
if you go A spaghetti dinner will benefit the Lena, Mason, Christian Memorial Fund. The fund helps
1 student shot to death outside SC dorm
Associated Press ORANGEBURG, S.C. A student was shot and killed Friday outside an on-campus
Michael Paquet of Warren replaces Bruce Lev on Soil and Water Conservation District board
Michael Paquet of Warren replaces Bruce Lev on Soil and Water Conservation District board
10,000 lose food stamps over work rules
Associated Press COLUMBUS Thousands of poor Ohio residents have lost food-stamp benefits for not
Law could check some welfare recipients for illegal drug use
Law could check some welfare recipients for illegal drug use
Protect special places
Opinion: Williston (N.D.)Herald: Gov. Jack Dalrymple is under a lot of pressure. An effort led by state
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Dow drops 318 points
Associated Press Fear is back in the market. Investors are worried about slower economic growth
Mahoning Valley turns out for TEDx
Steven Reale, a writer, gamer and educator at YSU, talks about playing games and video-game music during his time at TEDx Youngstown. Friday’s event at the Williamson College of Business Administration featured Technology, Entertainment and Design.
SYRIAN peace talks Both sides to meet in ‘same room’
Associated Press GENEVA Bending to intense international pressure, Syria’s government and the
New associates
New associates CANFIELD Seven new associates will gather with the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown