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V24: Great White concert will raise money for the Ty Longley fund
Unlike the title of Great White’s hit Ian Hunter cover “Once Bitten Twice Shy,” the ’80s band isn’t afraid of going forward after mistakes or ...
This sisterhood put Dangerous Curvez on wheels
Members of Dangerous Curvez MC Inc., an all-female motorcycle club, gather at Wick Park in Youngstown. From left are Sondra Jones, Fatimah Phillips, Courtney Brown, ...
Stories published June 26, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Conjoined Pa. twin boys die
Conjoined twin brothers have died in their western Pennsylvania home a little more than two months after they were born.
No objections voiced at tonight's hearing on proposed Mahoning County sales tax
Passage of the three-quarter percent Mahoning County sales tax on Nov. 4 is critical to the county’s security and economic vitality, speakers said today at the first of two public hearings on the tax.
Lowellville senior creates, conducts full-length composition
In her many years as an English teacher at Lowellville High School, Betsy Smith has seen her share of unique senior capstone projects — each of which required the yearlong pursuit of something the student had never attempted.
Sanctions against Kitchen to be determined in later elections commission hearing
The Ohio Elections Commission will schedule a full hearing, likely in September, to determine potential sanctions against a failed Youngstown mayoral candidate who accepted an improper $3,900 cash campaign contribution and neglected to report it in a timely fashion.
Local authorities react to Supreme Court decision on cellphone searches
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains said Wednesday’s unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that police generally must have a search warrant to search an arrestee’s cellphone won’t be much of an impediment to law enforcement or criminal prosecutions.
238 geese, goslings killed in today's euthanasia effort in Mill Creek
Two-hundred and thirty-eight geese and goslings were herded into a chamber and euthanized with carbon dioxide Thursday morning at Mill Creek Park’s Lake Glacier, Lily Pond and Newport Wetlands, a U.S. Department of Agriculture official said.
Downtown hotel project snags $4M more in tax credits
The proposed $25.5 million project to convert the downtown Stambaugh Building into a 120-room hotel not only has a $5 million state tax credit, but also a $4 million federal tax credit.
Leetonia church event to offer shared food, live music
Music and a meal are a match made in heaven at many church events.
Krichbaum criticizes gunslinger mentality, then gives Stanley life, no parole
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum told a man he was sentencing on a murder charge Thursday he can’t understand how some people make decisions.
Prehistoric roaring routine at Covelli lately
Some visitors from the Late Cretaceous period have been carrying on inside Covelli Centre for the past couple of weeks.
Retired Euclid superintendent new chair of Youngstown distress commission
The retired Euclid Schools superintendent is the next chairman of the Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission.
Cavaliers select Andrew Wiggins with top pick
The Cavs went for a freshman from Canada to open the draft for the second straight year and will hope Wiggins works out better than Anthony Bennett.
General Motors recalling more than 29,000 Chevrolet Cruze compact cars
General Motors recalling more than 29,000 Chevrolet Cruze compact cars
Christopher Dellick guilty of felonious assault and trespassing
Christopher Dellick guilty of felonious assault and trespassing
Thousands flee Ukraine for Russia; truce nears end
Thousands flee Ukraine for Russia; truce nears end
Retired Euclid superintendent to lead Youngstown academic distress commission
Retired Euclid superintendent to lead Youngstown academic distress commission
Church paying admission to pool for first 200 kids
Church paying admission to pool for first 200 kids
Lavelle Stanley sentenced to life in prison with no parole
Lavelle Stanley sentenced to life in prison with no parole
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley begins $1.9M project
Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley begins $1.9M project
Ohio will release school and district report cards in September
Ohio will release school and district report cards in September
Tour of Robbins Theater, downtown locales planned in Warren
Tour of Robbins Theater, downtown locales planned in Warren
Randy Frame of FirstEnergy
Randy Frame is in the studio to talk about his promotion to regional president for the Akron-based FirstEnergy Corporation.
Miss Kollar, Mr. Thompson plan Sept. vows
Lindsay Kollar and Robert Thompson are engaged, her parents, Donald and Marla Kollar, are announcing. All reside in Poland.
Burgess-Bruss plans are made for August 30
CANFIELD Carrie Ann Burgess and Thomas Gilbert Bruss, both of Canfield, are engaged, they are
Ratie-Carver nuptials set in Fellows Gardens
ELLSWORTH Charles and Kathleen Ratie of Ellsworth are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Kathryn Vrabel, Adam Britton to exchange vows
COLUMBIANA Myron and Kathryn Vrabel of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
New head of Youngstown school commission to be announced today
New head of Youngstown school commission to be announced today
Purple Cat plans walk/run fundraiser
Purple Cat plans walk/run fundraiser STRUTHERS The Purple Cat will sponsor a Stepping Out for
ABWA selects Woman of the Year
Tri-Gold Chapter ABWA has selected Dolly Sonnenlitter as Woman of the Year.
Here's a sweet tip: how to clean up spilled honey
Dear Heloise: The container that holds honey leaked all over my kitchen-cabinet shelf. The shelf is
Huge week for Greatest Golfer with 7 events
Greatest Golfer is in mid-season form the next week. Check out where there will be Greatest action:
GM lifts sales stall on '13, '14 Cruzes
Tens of thousands of Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruzes have mechanical air-bag issues that led to a nationwide sales halt that was lifted Wednesday night.
YSU, dad prepared Perry for next step
Kendrick Perry morphed from a skinny 17-year-old from Orlando, Fla., into arguably the greatest basketball player in YSU history.
Jury convicts Stanley in South Side car wash murder case
Defendant testifies on his own behalf
Brian Terlesky defends Ohio Junior golf title
Boardman’s Brian Terlesky defended his 15-and-under title at the Ohio Junior Golf Championship at Findlay Country Club on Wednesday.
CCA urges public to join campaign for prisoner contract renewal
The Corrections Corp. of America wants the public to keep advocating for federal prisoner housing contract renewal and job retention at its Northeast Ohio Correctional Center in Youngstown.
Buck: Riveting World Cup matches are anything but boring
Sure, it has always been a second-class citizen in America’s sporting landscape.
Work to open Paramount site parking lot still unfinished
It will take at least another month to be done
LeBron’s free agency affects Cavs’ draft
Cleveland is expected to make a strong pitch for James to come “home.”
Heroin came from Youngstown, Pa. authorities say
The New Castle drug ring bought so much heroin, $30,000 to $60,000 per transaction, that a Youngstown supplier delivered the drug to New Castle, authorities say.
Williams: Penguins coaching position now toxic
The Penguins have tumbled from elite status; better days don’t appear to be on the horizon.
Howland husband disputes wife's assault, kidnapping, burglary allegations in court
Christopher Dellick disputes allegations from his wife that he cut her with a knife, choked her and kidnapped her
People brave rain for shot at casino jobs
Despite pouring rain, nearly 1,000 people stopped by Stambaugh Auditorium on Fifth Avenue Wednesday for Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course’s second area job fair.
Larry Walk marks 50 years on the air
Fans and friends will gather at Kuzman’s Lounge in Girard on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Larry Walk’s Happy Polkaland radio show.
Rick Springfield adds 'writer' to his credits
Rick Springfield is one of those guys in high school everyone hated. You know, the football captain, class president, homecoming king and valedictorian jerk.
Blatt: Game similar here, abroad
Like most kids growing up near Boston, David Blatt lived and breathed the Celtics. They were his team, the only team.
Downtown tenants complain about live bands at Party on Plaza
Police chief questions the validity of the complaint
ODNR overseeing euthanasia of geese in Mill Creek Park today
Geese and goslings were to be euthanized this morning in Mill Creek Park.
A Mahoning County probate candidate is out of the race
That leaves two running for the seat in the November general election
Former Howland, Farrell man could get life if convicted of Mich. charges
A former Howland Township and Farrell, Pa., man who spent 30 years in prison ending in 2013, could get a life prison term and another 20 years if convicted of a home invasion and rape he’s charged with in Grandville, Mich.
Great White concert will raise money for the Ty Longley fund
Unlike the title of Great White’s hit Ian Hunter cover “Once Bitten Twice Shy,” the ’80s band isn’t afraid of going forward after mistakes or mishaps.
Southington trustee receives written reprimand for vote involving his son
Southington trustee receives written Ohio Ethics Commission reprimand for vote involving his son
Chancellor retires after 40-year career in diocese
Nancy Yuhasz started as a secretary in 1974 and was named chancellor in 1996
Valley students explore STEM at YSU
Thirty-five sixth through eighth graders learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics
This sisterhood put Dangerous Curvez on wheels
Members of Dangerous Curvez MC Inc., an all-female motorcycle club, gather at Wick Park in Youngstown. From left are Sondra Jones, Fatimah Phillips, Courtney Brown, Gwen Bell, Vickie Spencer, Taneka Hogan, Camesha Edmonds, Ranesha Daniel, Melanie Ross and Yatasha Hill, who founded the club with Jennifer Jackson.
Hot Dog Day festival adds eating contest
The second annual Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day will be Sunday in downtown Niles.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 131, 540 N. Main St., Leetonia; 330-427-6259 Sat: Muleface Brothers, 8 p.m.
Appeals court: Gays have right to marry
Associated Press DENVER A federal appeals court ruled for the first time Wednesday that gay
Price pitches Rays past Pirates
Pittsburgh hasn’t swept a series since its finale last season against Cincinnati.
Lincecum gets second no-hitter against Padres
He needed just 113 pitches, 35 fewer than he needed last July 13.
Vandy dandy: Commodores win CWS title
John Norwood’s home run in the top of the eighth inning gave Vanderbilt the lead, and the Commodores beat Virginia, 3-2, Wednesday night for their first national championship.
oddly enough
oddly enough Birds, squirrels take toll on power lines JUNEAU, Alaska Squirrels and birds are
Penguins entrust Johnston to make necessary tweaks
The Penguins have insisted during their extensive front office overhaul that the on-ice product doesn’t need to change much for the franchise to return to the NHL’s elite.
New smartphone app launched Invasive species
Do you remember the recent stories on kudzu in Columbiana County? How about those emerald ash borers that are killing ash trees all over the Mahoning Valley? We have a new way for you to report these invasive pests.
Ohio defense figures to be critical in Stateline Classic
The bgame is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Springfield.
Pears, apples, crabapples burning up?
Pears, apples, crabapples burning up? If your trees have brown to black leaves still attached, it
These worms can make nutrient-rich soil
By Katie Shipka Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Have you ever thought of creating a
BIRD BANDING WITH AL
BIRD BANDING WITH AL When: Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon. What: See wild songbirds and learn why bird
Oak, maple leaves have dots, horns?
Oak, maple leaves have dots, horns? Jumping oak galls and spindle galls are prevalent this year.
Local NAACP Youth Council plans trip
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The local NAACP Youth Council is planning a trip to Detroit on Aug. 15
“I’ll see where retirement takes me. I’d like to write a novel ... I have several
“I’ll see where retirement takes me. I’d like to write a novel ... I have several ideas.” Nancy
METRO DIGEST || Hill loses another bid to stop execution
Hill bid denied CLEVELAND Convicted killer Danny Lee Hill has lost another bid to stop his
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Tammy (R) After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful,
Obama: Climate-change steps making difference
Associated Press WASHINGTON Appealing for patience and perseverance from environmental
US grappling with intelligence gaps
US grappling with intelligence gaps WASHINGTON CIA officers in Iraq have been largely hunkered
Feds say they will discourage child immigration
Associated Press NOGALES, Ariz. Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson warned Central American
West to Putin: Prove commitment to peace
Associated Press MOSCOW The Kremlin on Wednesday renounced the right to send troops into Ukraine
Kerry issues warning after Syria bombs Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Syrian warplanes bombed Sunni militants’ positions inside Iraq,
Court to hear claim by former inmate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has accepted the appeal of a former death- row
States confront worries about fracking, quakes
Associated Press AZLE, Texas Earthquakes used to be almost unheard of on the vast stretches of
Economy shrank more than predicted
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The economy had its worst performance since the Great Recession
CELEBRATE POLAND
CELEBRATE POLAND If You Go Where: Village hall, 308 S. Main St. When: Friday, from 5 to 11
Suspects arraigned on prostitution-related charges
Suspects arraigned on prostitution-related charges
Ostendorf-Morris is purchased by Howard Hanna
Ostendorf-Morris is purchased by Howard Hanna cleveland Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has
Pot luck for some workers
Opinion: The New York Daily News: New York’s just-passed medical marijuana law made history in more ways than
Cafaro Foundation awarding $100,000 to Regional Chamber
The Cafaro Foundation is awarding a $100,000 grant to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bolster the Chamber’s economic development efforts in Trumbull County.
Warrant needed to search cellphones
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an emphatic defense of privacy in the digital age, a unanimous
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield school board, 6 p.m., art room, middle school, 3750 N. Main St.,
“Ali-Frazier 1: ONE NATION ... DIVISIBLE” (7 p.m., HBO Sports): Documentarians explore
“Ali-Frazier 1: ONE NATION ... DIVISIBLE” (7 p.m., HBO Sports): Documentarians explore the early
Wall St. insider breaks ranks
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Lloyd Blankfein is very concerned about income inequality. With his
Ethan Libert was sworn in as honorary Air Force Reserve 2nd Lt.
Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2011
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Diary of Anne Frank,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.49 .07 Avalon
‘Fat & Furious’: quick out of the gate
For those who were concerned that “Fat & Furious: Rolling Thunder” would make Youngstown look bad,
Most Americans are not political extremists
Opinion: A recently released survey from the Pew Research Center received extensive coverage from prominent
Mississippi votes its appetite
Opinion: WASHINGTON Chris McDaniel, 41, the flawed paladin of the tea party persuasion who in
Obama walking a tight rope
Opinion: On Iraq, President Obama is trying to pull off a perilous tight-rope walk over a blustery forest
Demolition of steel mill dashes any hope of revival in Warren
Editorial: 2“It was like, ‘Oh my gosh. What happened?’” Darlene St. George, Howland Township administrator,
A crucial role in the world
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday The chaos engulfing Iraq, where a brutal radical Islamist group seems
The Gypsy moth infestation has arrived
Q. How do I get rid of these terrible caterpillars eating the leaves off my oak trees? There are
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Leroy Gore Jr., sentenced to served the rest of two
newsmakers
newsmakers Veteran character actor Eli Wallach dies NEW YORK Eli Wallach, the raspy-voiced
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