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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Republican incumbents prevail over tea party-backed challenger, Palin favorite in Tues. primaries
In a remarkable political turnaround, six-term Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi edged out tea party-backed challenger Chris McDaniel Tuesday night in a bruising, costly Republican runoff that pitted Washington clout against insistence on conservative purity.
Falling tree kills 2 of 4 kids in passing car
Authorities in Pennsylvania say a falling tree landed on a moving car, killing two of the four children sitting in the back seat.
State provides $5M tax credits for hotel project downtown Youngstown
Youngstown’s $25.5 million Stambaugh Building project to convert the downtown historic building into a 120-room hotel has received the boost it needed — $5 million through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program.
Jury in murder case at South Side car wash views crime scene
A man accused of killing a South Side business owner had told the victim he was not to be disrespected, and that he would shoot him instead of fight him, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
HBA deck is lifeline to Hubbard woman stabbed in Sharon hospital
They say a house is not a home without a garden — and having a two-story deck just adds to the picturesque view.
Youngstown BOE approves materials for Volney Rogers, hires 8 new administrators
The city school board approved more than $234,000 in material and supply expenses to reopen Volney Rogers as a Discovery school next year and hired several administrators.
JFS worker fired for lynching comment reinstated
An arbiter has ordered Helen Youngblood, president of American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 2001, reinstated to her $50,960-a-year job as a training officer at the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services.
Mahoning CSB requesting replacement levy on November ballot
YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Children Services Board has voted to ask the county commissioners to combine and replace its current 1 mill and 0.85-mill real estate tax levies that expire this year, with a 1.85 mill, five-year levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.
29 young adults stop at Habitat ReStore with Bike & Build program
More than two weeks of cycling from Providence, R.I., had brought 23-year-old Louise McCune to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Youngstown-Poland Road, where on Tuesday afternoon she sat on a floral-printed couch during a rare break from work.
Men accused of stealing city water say matter is 'misunderstanding'
The attorney representing two men accused of stealing water from a Wilson Avenue fire hydrant this weekend called the entire situation a “silly misunderstanding” — and said he has the city-issued, handwritten work orders from previous jobs to prove it.
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority board to meet Wednesday
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority board to meet Wednesday
Officials start cleanup of two Trumbull gas and oil spills
Officials start cleanup of two Trumbull gas and oil spills
Brancaccio will be new CEO of Help Hotline Crisis Center
Brancaccio is new CEO of Help Hotline Crisis Center
Jury selection begins in Lavelle Stanley murder case
Jury selection begins in Lavelle Stanley murder case
Source: LeBron opts out of Heat contract
ames had two years and about $42.7 million remaining on his deal with the Heat.
Firefighter will read at library
Firefighter will read at library LEETONIA Chris Wright from the Leetonia Fire Department will
Legacy award nominees are sought
Valley Legacy Awards honor those who dedicate their time and efforts to help senior citizens.
Feast Day vigil of St. John the Baptist features fire, food, music and prayer
‘Torn and worn’ religious articles were burned in a bonfire at St. Patrick Church in Youngstown.
Stadium opening awaits Niners
The team will play its first game in the new stadium on Aug. 14 in a preseason matchup with the Denver Broncos.
Campbell residents want pitbull out of neighborhood
Campbell residents want pitbull out of neighborhood
Austintown Rules to be altered for massage parlors
Only massage parlor in township under investigation for prostitution
Undercover officers arranged meetings with people believed involved in prostitution
Undercover officers arranged meetings with people believed involved in soliciting prostitution
Aide is alleged to have assaulted special needs student at Fitch
Aide is alleged to have assaulted special needs student at Fitch
Mancini begins preliminary work on reality TV show
The series follows the former lightweight boxing champion and his family
McLean, Collins in concert at Packard
Don McLean and Judy Collins will team up for a co-headlining Oct. 10 concert at Packard Music Hall.
Former McDonald teacher sentenced to five years probation for sex crimes
Alan Stanley, 49, a former McDonald High School teacher and baseball coach, had an inappropriate relationship with a female student
Two people were shot in separate Warren incidents over the weekend.
Two people were shot in separate Warren incidents over the weekend.
Hoppel's Rodeo sets its return
The annual Hoppel’s Rodeo will take place July 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Hoppel’s arena, 40891 state Route 518.
Instead of breather, US faces challenge
The Americans may need a win or a tie against Germany to advance.
Curbstoners honor Valley track champions
The organization invited McDonald’s girls team as well as several individual champions.
Doubledays top Scrappers in 10th
Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. The Auburn Doubledays scored twice in the eighth inning to force extra
Murray briefly savors applause at Wimbledon
The returning champion quickly got down to business, rolling in his first match.
New club drives Andric in GGOV qualifier
He shot an 8-over 80 at Salem Golf Club on Monday.
Geared for nostalgia
It’s full speed ahead for Buckeye Classic Car Restoration in Canfield
Medical imaging groups combine
Medical imaging groups combine NEW CASTLE, PA. Jameson Health System has joined forces with the
Nuns would care for priest who killed nun
Nuns would care for priest who killed nun toledO A Roman Catholic priest convicted of killing a
Kerry hands dire warning to Iraqis
Associated Press BAGHDAD Warning of the “existential threat” posed by Sunni militants, Secretary
Automakers to recall air bags in parts of US
Faulty air bags — which already have led to the recall of millions of cars worldwide — are blamed for a new round of recalls in the U.S.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Rare foul flower spreads stench COSTA MESA, Calif. The stench of blue cheese and
Live music on television this week includes:
Live music on television this week includes: v Jack White: Tonight on “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brittany Williams, Youngstown, boy, June 22. Miranda Smith
Poland walking tour
Poland walking tour POLAND The Poland Village Business Association will host a walking tour of
Sailor praises Skin-So-Soft bath oil against mosquitoes
Q. Some years ago, when I was a volunteer on the tall ship Elissa berthed in Galveston, Texas, I
Annual orthopedic and safety fair
Annual orthopedic and safety fair WARREN The annual orthopedic and safety fair at Trumbull
Falls police chief keeps his job — for now
For now, Eugene Fixler is still the Newton Falls police chief
Former Farrell, Howland resident now a suspect in Michigan assault and homicide
Shawn J. Jarrett, 50, who spent 30 years in prison for killing his elderly neighbor in Farrell, Pa., in 1982 and attacking a Sharon woman, has pleaded not guilty in Grandville, Mich., to assaulting and robbing an elderly woman there Thursday.
A perfect location for a dog park on the North Side of Youngstown
Opinion: A perfect location for a dog park on the North Side of Youngstown Driving through the city of
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Details about the annual Summer Festival of the Arts will be revealed.
Flawed corporate tax law
Opinion: New Ulm (Minn.) Journal: On June 14, the governor heard from the chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Omar
VA challenged on handling of whistleblower charges
Associated Press WASHINGTON A top federal investigator has identified “a troubling pattern of
Warren: Outsider on a mission
Opinion: WASHINGTON Some politicians know they want to be in public office and scramble to come up with the
Church members watch as a bonfire envelops old and broken religious items such as Bibles, prayer
Church members watch as a bonfire envelops old and broken religious items such as Bibles, prayer
US manufacturing rebounds
Opinion: By Harold L. SIRKIN, MICHAEl ZINSER and JUSTIN ROSE McClatchy-Tribune Most working-age
Girard to seek levy
Girard to seek levy GIRARD Girard City Council passed an ordinance that will allow a five-year,
IRS head says no obstruction of Congress in probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON The head of the IRS brushed aside accusations Monday that the agency
Nik Amstutz came from 'a long line of community servers'
Nik Amstutz came from 'a long line of community servers'
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob P. Kelecava, 32, of 5352 Skye Drive, New
US hinterlands woo Chinese firms
Associated Press PINE HILL, ALA. Burdened with Alabama’s highest unemployment rate, long
Muslim group wants critics to monitor stereotyping on ‘Tyrant’
By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times A Muslim advocacy group is asking that critics reviewing FX’s
Who’s to blame for latest breakout of violence in Iraq?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk McClatchy-Tribune The breakout of violence and the advance of
By SIOBHAN STARRS
By SIOBHAN STARRS Associated Press BELFAST, Northern Ireland Giants, dragons and vengeful
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence board of trustees, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2014. There are 190 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mayor should handle hiring of downtown events director
Editorial: If there’s any doubt about too many cooks spoiling the broth, one need only look at the controversy
Road closing
Road closing youngstown Powers Way will be closed between Craiger Avenue and Pine Hollow Drive
US memo justifying drone killings is released
Associated Press NEW YORK The secret U.S. government memo outlining the justification for the
Report: Politics had no role in Sandusky investigation
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. A report released Monday detailing the handling of the Jerry
Two suspected water thieves to appear in court today
Two suspected water thieves to appear in court today
Ohio soldier killed in airstrike recalled for wit
Ohio soldier killed in airstrike recalled for wit Associated Press BEAVER, Ohio A southern
Kokrak has surgery, out until August
Kokrak has surgery, out until August WARREN Warren native Jason Kokrak had surgery for a sports
Design pop-up shop gives students real experience
The Youngstown Design Works Pop-Up Shop will continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday at 124 N. Park Ave. in Warren.
Vandy takes Game 1 of CWS
The Commodores can win their first national title in a men’s sport tonight.
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