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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cushwa draws on family talent to keep schools safe
If there is any place that is able to produce a product to protect schools and other organizations it is right here in Northeast Ohio.
Will 3rd time be the charm for YSU's Khawaja?
They say good things come in threes: Charlie’s Angels, the Three Stooges, the original Star Wars trilogy.
YSU trustees hire Tressel, bid farewell to others
Youngstown State University trustees approved the presidential contract for Jim Tressel and the $173 million operating budget for fiscal year 2015 at a meeting Wednesday.
Youngstown council ratifies tentative pact with police
City council members dealt with two issues regarding safety forces in its last meeting before its summer recess.
Friday is Bring Your Dog to Work Day, but some pooches come more often
They have a doggone good time at work and have a “paws-itive” effect on their co-workers.
Pavlik facing probation, jail — or intervention — in OVI conviction
Former boxing champ Kelly Pavlik has pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Select high-schoolers experiencing college this week at YSU
It’s been nearly a decade since Youngstown State University began hosting events that over the years have transformed into the annual Summer Honors Institute Week for selected high schoolers.
Former day care center owners sue local church, Bishop Murry
The former owners of a child day-care center at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown have sued the church and church officials.
Shooting at South Side store that hits boy irks Guardsman
The owner of a South Avenue store and a 10-year-old boy were in the wrong place at the wrong time early Wednesday afternoon, when both were wounded as two men were shooting at each other.
Incoming STEM, arts students propose innovative inventions at annual camp
An oven that does all of the food preparation for you, glasses that help blind people see and a 911 button were some of the ideas for inventions thought up by incoming sixth- and seventh-graders to Chaney’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program.
Florida man becomes 3rd executed in US in 24 hours
Florida man becomes 3rd executed in US in 24 hours
Scrappers rained out
The Scrappers and Auburn Doubledays are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday.
Trumbull commissioners approve tax exemption for 2nd Belmont Avenue business
Trumbull commissioners approve tax exemption for 2nd Belmont Avenue business
Police cite Ohioan for DUI checkpoint warning sign
Police cite Ohioan for DUI checkpoint warning sign
Turning Technologies announces release of new response tools
Turning Technologies announces release of new response tools
Judge rejects bid to appeal Pa. gay-marriage ruling
Judge rejects bid to appeal Pa. gay-marriage ruling
Mich. mom cleared in Ohio crash that killed twin infants
Mich. mom cleared in Ohio crash that killed twin infants
Police find man accused of shooting pair in SW Ohio
Police find man accused of shooting pair in SW Ohio
5 Champs set to tee off in Friday Greatest juniors; groups here
Here are the projected groupings for Friday’s third qualifier of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors competition presented by Farmers National Bank.
Chrysler 200 tops list for best car savings in June
Chrysler 200 tops list for best car savings in June
Mahoning Co. health board committee meeting is Thursday
Mahoning Co. health board committee meeting is Thursday
Downtown Youngstown streets closed Saturday for Tough-Man competition
Downtown Youngstown streets closed Saturday for Tough-Man competition
Man in 20s found shot to death next to Warren driveway
Man in 20s found shot to death next to Warren driveway
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Stambaugh honors benefactor Tyler
A gift of half a million dollars from Jeanne D. Tyler has paid for renovations to the Grand Ballroom at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Area firefighters participate in oilfield training
The workshop is fully funded by Ohio’s natural gas and crude oil producers and is free to Ohio firefighters
Governor selects Rusu to fill probate seat vacated by Belinky
The governor will also appoint a replacement for a retiring judge
Auburn pitchers toss 1-hitter in Eastwood opener
Auburn pitchers combined for a one-hitter to beat Mahoning Valley 2-1.
More Ohio students move to fourth grade
Youngstown City Schools saw 75 percent of students advance to fourth grade
SNAP objects to 2 appointments in Youngstown Diocese
Judy Jones, Midwest associate director, conducts press conference
Americans battling injuries at World Cup
Altidore unlikely to play against Portugal
Same-sex marriage approval gaining momentum, backers say
The effort to recognize same-sex marriage in Ohio is proceeding in the courts and will likely go to the ballot in November 2016, if necessary, speaker says.
Trout powers Angels past Tribe
Matt Shoemaker allowed two runs in a career-high eight innings for Los Angeles.
Dobro master coming to Kent
Staff report KENT Dobro master and 13-time Grammy winner Jerry Douglas — a Leavittsburg native —
Wine Fest to feature 6 regional makers
Staff report COLUMBIANA The second annual Columbiana Wine Festival will be June 28 from noon to
‘St. John’s Revival’ dinner-theater at Dutch Village
Staff report COLUMBIANA Ted & Company Theater- Works will present a dinner- theater production
Bannon family, friends ride for ALS cure
Crush ALS/Team Bannon is largest fundraiser in the annual Tri-State Trek
Summer school program at church fosters love of reading and learning
Summer school program at church fosters love of reading and learning
Boardman police investigate car break-ins at Y, park
The crimes were reported at the Davis YMCA and at the township park.
Mahoning County Democrats eliminated secret ballots
Party also voted to change its succession policy
Toledo family encourages understanding of prescription-drug abuse
Family from Toledo tries to encourage understanding of prescription-drug abuse
The Rileys gave for years; now they need help
Linda Riley stands in front of her Idora neighborhood home, where her husband, Gerald Riley, is housebound. A fundraiser Sunday will help with the cost of building a wheelchair ramp, but the home needs renovations to give Gerald access to the kitchen and bathroom.
METRO DIGEST || Drivers urgently needed for Mobile Meals
Drivers needed WARREN Trumbull Mobile Meals, 323 E. Market St., has a crucial need for drivers
Howland’s Barzak back at Thiel as head coach
Howland’s Barzak back at Thiel as head coach GREENVILLE, PA. Just over a year after serving as
Explosion rocks World Cup viewing venue in Nigeria
Explosion rocks World Cup viewing venue in Nigeria DAMATURU, Nigeria A suicide bomber detonated
Used-car values, sales hold up through recalls
Associated Press DETROIT Consumers looking for a used vehicle aren’t shying away from GM models
around the horn
around the horn Tuesday’s other games American League Yankees 3, Blue Jays 1 NEW YORK
Lawmakers to ask Barra if she can fix General Motors
Associated Press WASHINGTON Can Mary Barra fix General Motors? That’s likely to be the
Suspect in Benghazi attack headed to US to face trial
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. special forces seized a “key leader” of the deadly Benghazi,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Curtis A. Foster Jr., 31, of 5028 Aravesta Ave.,
Birthdays
Birthdays Musician Paul McCartney is 72. Keyboardist John Evans of The Box Tops is 66. Actress
IRS lost more emails, investigators say
The Internal Revenue Service has lost more emails connected to the tea-party investigation, congressional investigators said Tuesday.
Fast-tracking court cases
Opinion: The News-Enterprise, Elizabethtown, Ky: One year after it was reintroduced by local prosecutors, the
Obama courts donors at 3 NY fundraisers
Associated Press NEW YORK To a raucous embrace, President Barack Obama told gay donors Tuesday
Hepatitis drug jolts health care system
Associated Press WASHINGTON Your money or your life? Sovaldi, a new pill for hepatitis C,
At sweet 16, MV Scrappers mature into a powerhouse
Editorial: They’re back! Those mighty Mahoning Valley Scrappers have returned to Eastwood Field this week to
Dr. Oz scolded during Senate hearing on weight-loss scams
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under pressure from Congress, celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz on Tuesday
The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana on protecting Louisiana’s coast amid oil exploration:
Opinion: The News-Star, Monroe, Louisiana on protecting Louisiana’s coast amid oil exploration:
Wanted! Great burgers!
Wanted! Great burgers! The Burger Posse is hot on the trail of a great burger and have their
college world series | Tuesday’s game
Mississippi 2, Texas Tech 1 OMAHA, NEB. Pinch hitter John Gatlin’s single into short right field
Introduce a new protein your family will love
QUICK-AND-EASY CHEESY GULF SHRIMP NACHOS Total time: 10 minutes Servings: 2-4 1/4pound
A new take on a side favorite
Family Features Whenever friends and family gather to celebrate warm weather days, potato salad is
Reds’ Frazier homers in 9th to top Pirates
Pittsburgh had scored three runs off the Cincinnati bullpen to tie it at 5 before giving up the game-winner.
Nonpolitician like Dr. Carson should run for president in ’16
Opinion: Nonpolitician like Dr. Carson should run for president in ’16 Many long-time voters have become
Gas prices rise
Gas prices rise YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices increased nearly 4 cents per gallon this
Light up the Grill with Crowd-Pleasing Skewers
Family Features Dust off your grill and light up the coals — it’s time to move the party back to
Better than the Colonel?
Better than the Colonel? Mark Smesko and Michael Vallas are headed to Buena Vista Cafe in Warren,
Summertime toppings for your oatmeal
Family Features If you think of oatmeal as old fashioned, it’s time to think again. Whole grain
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.
oddly enough
oddly enough Blind man hears, feels his way to mechanics degree LAS CRUCES, N.M. A blind New
Struthers officials mull next step for roads
struthers Officials eager to get roads repaved By EMMALEE C. TORISK
Lawmakers wary of new fight
Associated Press WASHINGTON The prospect of the U.S. military returning to the fight in Iraq has
METRO DIGEST || Shots fired at house
Shots fired at house youngstown No one was injured after a home in the 2400 block of Logan
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., administration building, 1455 Salt
Chapin: Noll got start with Brown’s Browns
Before he was a coaching legend with the Steelers, Chuck Noll got his start with Paul Brown in Cleveland.
Additive manufacturing initiative to expand beyond Valley
An additive manufacturing initiative set out to impact eight local companies will actually expand to at least 15 companies statewide.
Captured militant lived openly in Benghazi
Associated Press CAIRO The Libyan militant suspected in the deadly Sept. 11, 2012, attack on
Signs of reprisal killings emerge in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Nearly four dozen Sunni detainees were gunned down at a jail north of
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