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V24: Dance troupe, orchestra team up for unique performance ‘Symphony in Step’
"Symphony in Step” might seem like an unlikely collaboration.
Our 85.9 inches ranks fifth most snow for the area
This is also the third-coldest start to a year in the Mahoning Valley.
Stories published March 20, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man killed in Goshen garage fire
A representative from the Mahoning County Coroner’s office was called to the scene of a garage fire Thursday afternoon at a Country Club Drive home. George Vernon, assistant chief of the Damascus Fire Department, said it was a determined a man had died in the fire but he could not release the person’s name or any more information late Thursday.
Diversity of 7th Ward revealed at neighborhood meeting
Many people who are familiar with the neighborhoods that make up the city’s 7th Ward likely will tell you that one defining feature is diverse demographics — in everything from population trends to home vacancies.
Kokrak shoots opening-round 67
Jason Kokrak is tied for fifth after one round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds killer's death sentence
Ohio Supreme Court upholds killer's death sentence
US general spared prison in sexual misconduct case
US general spared prison in sexual misconduct case
Help Hotline director offered top job at Mahoning County Mental Health Board
Help Hotline director offered top job at Mahoning County Mental Health Board
Gunmen open fire in luxury hotel in Afghan capital
Gunmen open fire in luxury hotel in Afghan capital KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire in
37 people infected in mumps outbreak at Ohio State
37 people infected in mumps outbreak at Ohio State
UPDATE | Dayton tops OSU in second round of NCAA Men's Tournament
Dayton tops OSU in second round of NCAA Men's Tournament
Obama orders new round of sanctions on Russia
Obama orders new round of sanctions on Russia WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking to intensify pressure on
Italy picks up 4,000 migrants at sea in 4 days
Italy picks up 4,000 migrants at sea in 4 days ROME (AP) — Italian authorities say they have
3 sons unite to create new Roy Orbison song
3 sons unite to create new Roy Orbison song NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roy Orbison’s three sons are
Man charged with sending ricin-laced card to rival
Man charged with sending ricin-laced card to rival HATBORO, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia man
Cortland man gets probation in federal brine-dumping case
Cortland man gets probation in federal brine-dumping case
Teen accused of gaining access to top of WTC
Teen accused of gaining access to top of WTC NEW YORK (AP) — A 16-year-old boy bypassed security
Some Ohio public bodies try to stay in the shadows
Some Ohio public bodies try to stay in the shadows
Pa. man pleads guilty in grandmother's stabbing death
Pa. man pleads guilty in grandmother's stabbing death
Drought and moderate flooding predicted for spring
Drought and moderate flooding and predicted for spring
Chew on this, gum: Sales tumble
Chew on this, gum: Sales tumble NEW YORK (AP) — Gum seems as appealing as that sticky wad on the
Taliban attack against Afghan police kills 11
Taliban attack against Afghan police kills 11 JALALABAD, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide car bomber
Boardman home robbed of $46,000 worth of jewelry
Boardman home robbed of $46,000 worth of jewelry BOARDMAN — A man and a woman robbed a house of
Army general fined, reprimanded in sex case
Army general fined, reprimanded in sex case FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — An Army general who carried on
Three years of probation in oilfield waste dumping case
Three years of probation in oilfield waste dumping case
EU mulls further sanctions on Russia over Crimea
EU mulls further sanctions on Russia over Crimea KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia faces further
Former tenant floods Austintown apartment
Former tenant floods Austintown apartment AUSTINTOWN A former tenant damaged an apartment after
Australia checking 2 objects in search for plane
Australia checking 2 objects in search for plane KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Australian rescue
Man pleads in crash that killed motorcyclist
Man pleads in crash that killed motorcyclist PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has
1 arrested after 3-alarm fire
1 arrested after 3-alarm fire YORK, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say one person has been arrested in
Man acquitted in fatal 2011 crash
Man acquitted in fatal 2011 crash ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been acquitted of all charges in the
'Healing' boot camp next week in Youngstown
The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative is co-hosting a “Lifelines to Healing” boot camp for those impacted by incarceration, violence and racism.
Program offers classes for home gardeners
Program offers classes for home gardeners YOUNGSTOWN The Master Gardener Program at Fellows
McDonald House Charities elects new officers, trustee
Susan M. Moorer has been named to the board of trustees of Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Warren man: Closed Liberty hotel owes deposit
A man who said he gave $500 to the Rodeway Inn for a deposit on an event complained to police the hotel has not refunded his money.
Police seeking vehicle in Liberty hit-and-run
Police have a description of a vehicle that hit a Girard man in Liberty and drove away.
Australian PM: 2 objects spotted possibly related to missing Malaysian plane
Australia’s prime minister said today two objects possibly related to the missing Malaysia Airlines flight have been spotted on satellite imagery in the Indian Ocean and an air force aircraft was diverted to the area to try to locate them.
YSU’s Elkins measures up to NFL combine cohorts
Scouts from several NFL teams watched former YSU players in drills Wednesday.
Youngstown council removes conviction question from applications
Three ex-convicts spoke in favor of the proposal before the vote
AG DeWine: Comments about Belinky will come later
Attorney General Mike DeWine discussed the heroin epidemic
Rapid start powers Kent State baseball team past YSU
The Golden Flashes (9-8) scored seven times in their first at-bat on their way to a rain-shortened 10-2 victory.
Valley’s Kiernan forges career in sports
The East Palestine native will be honored as one of the nation’s “Top 40 Under 40 in Sports” executives in Dana Point, Calif.
Valley youth swimmers set to make a splash in Columbus
Jordan Stackpole and Noah Basista will compete for the YMCA Y-Neptunes this weekend at Ohio State.
State gymnastics championships coming to Niles
Nearly 700 Ohio gymnasts are expected to compete in the 2014 Women’s Gymnastics State Championships, set for Friday through Sunday at The Mayor Ralph A. Infante Wellness Center.
Youngstown cop pleads not guilty in Austintown incident
He remains on the job until his case ends, says the Youngstown police chief
Dance troupe, orchestra team up for unique performance ‘Symphony in Step’
"Symphony in Step” might seem like an unlikely collaboration.
The heart of Danielle Bradbery Teen singer is riding a wave of success after ‘Voice’ victory
To say Danielle Bradbery was a long shot to win season 4 of “The Voice” is an understatement.
Athletics batter Tribe’s Carrasco
Sam Fuld scored two runs on two singles and a walk, leading the Oakland Athletics over the Cleveland Indians, 13-3, on Wednesday.
Indoor amusement park ends winter of discontent
The mental fallout of a winter packed with more snow days than one can count is obvious: parents with frayed nerves.
YSU art exhibition to open at museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 78th annual Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition will be March
Trumbull commissioners ready to hire architects for vet services
Trumbull County commissioners are moving forward with the selection of architects to design a new building to house the Trumbull County Veterans Service Commission.
Youngstown schools offer students more choices
More students will be able to get after-school tutoring in preparation for the Ohio Achievement Assessment
Renowned physicist is tonight’s Skeggs lecturer
Michio Kaku’s latest book, released last month is No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list
Two honored at YSU police academy for saving lives
Both are graduates of the academy
Police have description of Liberty hit-and-run vehicle
The truck won’t be easy to find, a detective says.
Lupo scheduled to change brine-dumping plea
Ben Lupo is scheduled to change his plea Monday in the Mahoning River oilfield waste dumping case.
Judge orders mediation in Youngstown woman's civil-rights suit
A mediation conference will be April 4 in Desiree Johnson’s lawsuit against the city.
Our 85.9 inches ranks fifth most snow for the area
This is also the third-coldest start to a year in the Mahoning Valley.
Two felony drug arrests made in Boardman
Boardman police arrested two men from the same apartment complex on Stadler Avenue for multiple drug offenses.
Pro Day notes
Pro Day notes More from YSU’s WATTS Giving it his all: Kyle Bryant said he wasn’t nervous
Identification is key when dealing with ... Common weeds
Common chickweed, which has a shallow root system, is often found in wet, shady grass and has leaves that are shiny and egg-shaped. Chickweed can also be identified by the lines of vertical hairs on the stem.
Why people raise hostas
Hostas cover shaded areas quickly, it is a perennial, it is a low-maintenance plant, and has many different colors and structural characteristics.
First Detector Training
First Detector Training When: Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Where: Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574
Carefully select garden site
Q. Is the oak tree next to my garden causing my plants to die? I heard some trees are toxic to
The War On Drugs in concert
The War On Drugs in concert Adam Granduciel, above, is the singer-guitarist for Philadelphia-based
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.98 —.36 Avalon
meals on wheels | In Mahoning County
Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County is conducting its March for Meals Campaign to raise awareness of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Starbucks, Oprah have tea partnership SEATTLE Starbucks Corp. has just brandished a
More than 100 people found in Houston house
Associated Press HOUSTON A house overflowing with more than 100 people presumed to be in the
Ex-Ohio governor joins advocacy fund
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s former governor was tapped Wednesday to promote liberal causes
Public officials participate in Meals on Wheels campaign
Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County delivers to 105 clients in six communities.
NY plant fined $12.5M for pollution
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. An industrial plant that knowingly released hundreds of tons of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert T. Sheridan, 37, of 4614 Euclid Blvd.,
NYC inmate ‘baked to death’ in jail cell, city officials say
Associated Press NEW YORK Jerome Murdough was looking for a warm place to sleep on a chilly
Port authority removes Rose Ann DeLeon as executive director
Western Reserve Port Authority removes Rose Ann DeLeon as executive director
Voting starts for Heart of Champion awards
Voting starts for Heart of Champion awards Voting begins today for the Coach John Kopp Heart of a
METRO DIGEST || Healing boot camp weekend next week
‘Lifelines to Healing’ boot camp scheduled YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Organizing
Mahoning Habitat shares in GM gift
Mahoning Habitat shares in GM gift LORDSTOWN Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County is one of
Ohio defends policy banning interviews by inmates in riot
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS Allowing prisoners convicted for
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, March 20, the 79th day of 2014. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring
Russia’s annexation of Crimea should prompt Europe to react
Editorial: European Union leaders can’t be blind to the reality that the time for talking tough about sanctions
Port authority approves $420,000 to attract daily air service
The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved $420,000 to help attract daily air service to the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
METRO DIGEST || Truck driver cited
Truck driver cited YOUNGSTOWN Police cited the driver of a tractor-trailer that jackknifed on
Volunteers take control in OT to get past Hawkeyes
With Jarnell Stokes using all of his 280 pounds to get an advantage inside, Tennessee pulled of the first last-minute comeback of the NCAA tournament.
Australia checking 2 objects for relation to lost Malaysian plane
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Australia’s prime minister said today two objects
Food, farm business classes
Food, farm business classes Intensive business-planning classes geared to help those starting
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Ohio State, Dayton meet today in Buffalo
There’s the little matter of in-state bragging rights on the line between two schools separated by 75 miles.
Franklin High’s Kennard named Mr. Basketball
Even though he was a first-team all-stater in football, make no mistake about it: He’s a blue-chipper in basketball. His final five are Duke, Ohio State, Kentucky, North Carolina and Michigan.
Don’t guess, soil test
Don’t guess, soil test Spring is a good time to find out if your soil is ready for the coming
Rockers pull for Kellys, Sillaman
You can’t say that the Valley’s rock music community doesn’t support its own.
Good times roll in Congress
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords How bad will it get? The public approval rating for Congress has
“Community” (8 p.m., NBC): The Greendale gang goes back to the Dungeons and Dragons well
“Community” (8 p.m., NBC): The Greendale gang goes back to the Dungeons and Dragons well (expertly
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Divergent (PG-13) In a future world where people are divided into distinct
‘Flashdance’ musical coming to Palace
Staff report CLEVELAND Tickets are now on sale for the touring production of “Flashdance — The
Meth battle never ends
Opinion: Tribune-Star, Terre Haute, Ind.: It’s been more than a decade since local police officials declared
Russia tests Obama’s foreign-policy tools
Associated Press For President Barack Obama, Russia’s aggressive annexation of Crimea is testing
Ukraine plans troop pullout from Crimea
Ukraine plans troop pullout from Crimea SEVASTOPOL, Crimea Surrendering to Russia’s inexorable
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food and clothing
Probe aims at pilot’s flight simulator
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia The FBI joined forces with Malaysian authorities in
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
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