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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Austintown Fitch HOF under investigation
Township police are investigating claims of questionable transactions in the bank account of a booster organization affiliated with Fitch High School.
Austintown vet gives thanks for what he hasn't lost
Lynn Parker has his keys around his neck and his phone on unlock — and close to him just in case he has a fourth stroke.
Hubbard Christians in Action ministers through activities
Hubbard Christians in Action serves residents in the city and township as well as Masury.
Struthers mayor reviews paving, lighting projects
The city received $149,185 from the Ohio Public Works Commission to fund a road project next summer.
Man accused of threatening Betras held without bond
The man accused of planting a fake bomb at the law office of Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras was arraigned in federal court Wednesday and ordered held without bond.
Christmas starts Saturday at New Lease rescue
Though Thanksgiving’s only just here, Maria Guyan, founder of New Lease on Life Rescue in Struthers, says the animal shelter already is preparing for the Christmas season.
Minn. teens hides plans from parents to join IS in Syria
An 18-year-old Minnesota man accused of trying to travel to Syria to join fighters with the Islamic State group left a few inadvertent clues on Facebook, but was able to hide weeks of planning from his parents, according to recently unsealed court documents.
Snow causes Pa. official to lower some speed limits to 45 mph
Snow causes Pa. official to lower speed limits to 45 mph
Sobriety checkpoint will be set up in Mahoning County this weekend
Sobriety checkpoint will be set up in Mahoning County this weekend
Major damage to Boardman fire truck after deer mishap
Major damage to Boardman fire truck after deer mishap
Austintown police investigating stolen funds; Fitch Hall of Fame involved
Austintown police investigating stolen funds; Fitch Hall of Fame involved
DEP awaiting tests for ‘cat urine’ smell in New Castle
DEP awaiting tests for ‘cat urine’ smell in New Castle
Man who planted fake bomb ordered held until trial
Man who planted fake bomb ordered held until trial
Justice Ginsburg has stent placed in coronary artery
Justice Ginsburg has stent placed in coronary artery
Boardman police investigate theft of coin changers
Boardman police investigate theft of coin changers
SOCIETY DIGEST || Nov. 26, 2014
Crafters prepare for Small Town Christmas NORTH GEORGETOWN Small Town Christmas 2014, a tour of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
SATURDAY Army & Navy Union Garrison, 1850 N. State St., Girard, will serve a pancake breakfast
Man gets 2 life sentences in killing of Pa. couple
Man gets 2 life sentences in killing of Pa. couple
Strollo: Tressel’s background will be asset in coach search
Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo met with members of the football team Tuesday to deliver news that many had already heard the night before: Eric Wolford will not be returning as head coach next season.
Mahoning Valley jobless rate falls to 4.9% in October
Mahoning Valley has unemployment rate of 4.9 percent, down from 7.7 percent in October 2013
Penguins hit books after long road trip
The Penguins (3-3) played three straight games from Friday through Sunday.
YSU women top Bucknell to stay unbeaten
With YSU leading by as many as 14 points midway through the second half, the Bison cut the Penguins’ lead to six with just 3:30 remaining.
Breakfast speaker: Amid tragedy, 9/11 survivor realizes different faiths pray to 'God of all people'
Mahoning Valley Association of Churches hosted the 29th annual event.
Mahoning court merger costs unknown, officials say
State Sen. Joseph Schiavoni wants more financial information before he sponsors a court consolidation bill.
LeBron calls for peace after Fergusion riots
LeBron James spoke out Tuesday against the violence in Ferguson, Mo., condemning the protestors who rioted and burned buildings after a grand jury voted not to indict the officer who shot and killed Michael Brown.
Holiday season means big business for Valley alcohol sales
Two beer, wine and liquor stores expect another busy holiday season.
SPORTS DIGEST || Leone signs with Malone University
Leone signs with Malone University Vince Leone from Canfield signed a letter of intent to play
Allegations shadow Cosby philanthropy
By LYNN ELBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES Bill Cosby’s record of big donations to colleges
Boardman couple convicted of beating teen
Boardman couple accused of beating 15-year-old plead guilty to domestic violence charges
Campbell appoints two athletic directors
The Campbell Board of Education voted to appoint two athletic directors to the vacant position Tuesday evening in a special meeting.
Struthers students take on the 'Shark Tank' challenge
Two dozen Struthers students took on the Shark Tank challenge Monday afternoon, making some of their first business pitches for green restaurant designs in front of a panel of five judges of professionals from around Mahoning County.
OSU’s focus on Wolverines
The Ohio State Buckeyes have talked all season about playing for championships in November.
Harding parents urged to talk college and careers with children
Harding Elementary School hopes College and Career Readiness Luncheon becomes annual event
FERGUSON FALLOUT: Gov. beefs up Guard presence; Wilson: ‘I know I did my job right’
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Hundreds of additional National Guard troops rolled into Ferguson
Youngstown schools recognize two police officers
The officers were nominated by school principals or other personnel
Chief updates speeding in Austintown; trustees approve regs on digital billboards
New billboard signs for off-premises signs, bring township laws into compliance with state, federal laws
Valley black leaders say discussion on race needed
Protesters chant outside the Ferguson (Mo.) Police Department Tuesday. Missouri's governor ordered hundreds more state militia into the St. Louis suburb after a night of protests and rioting over a grand jury decision's not to indict police officer Darren Wilson in the killing of Michael Brown, a case that has inflamed racial tensions in the U.S.
Remembering our ancestors
Opinion: When it comes to ancestry and immigration, we all have our own stories. Mine begins in Eastern
Farmers dividend
Farmers dividend CANFIELD The board of directors of Farmers National Banc Corp. has declared a
Labor tension at YSU could undermine enrollment effort
Editorial: Let us be clear: The three-year proposed contract rejected by the faculty at Youngstown State
Speakers set for Traficant tribute
Speakers set for Traficant tribute YOUNGSTOWN The Jim Traficant tribute at the DeYor Performing
Reinforcements near as stretch run begins
Safety Troy Polamalu’s sprained knee is almost healed. Linebacker Ryan Shazier’s bum ankle too.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adrian Guzman Melo, 29, of 182 Melbourne Ave.,
oddly enough
oddly enough Auction fetches $28K for first batch of new bourbon LOUISVILLE, Ky. One of
Horse racing has come to the Youngstown area
Horse racing has come to the Youngstown area with Monday’s season-opening race at Mahoning Valley
Judges overturn 2 gay-marriage bans
Judges overturn 2 gay-marriage bans LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas and Mississippi became the latest
Official: Kasich will veto bill that risks landline service
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A provision to enable phone companies to abandon local
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.19 -0.06 Avalon
thanksgiving shopping
thanksgiving shopping Getting the best deal Looking for the best deal? You might want to skip
Grand jury focused on key ‘tussle’ at car
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Some witnesses called it a tussle. Others described it as a tug
With gay marriage, as in other areas, judgment brings pain
Opinion: With gay marriage, as in other areas, judgment brings pain Once again the subject of gay marriage
Thanksgiving Dinners | Free meals available
Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima: Free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday
Officials awarded a three-year, $309,525 contract for the filing system
Officials awarded a three-year, $309,525 contract for the filing system
Thanksgiving overshadows Black Friday for best deals
Associated Press NEW YORK Thanksgiving could be the best day to shop all year. An analysis of
THANKSGIVING | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Sheriff's office works to provide senior Thanksgiving dinners
Sheriff's office works to provide senior Thanksgiving dinners
2 teen female bombers kill 40 in Nigeria
Associated Press BAUCHI, Nigeria The teenage girls entered the busy marketplace separately
Cleveland Crowd protests police shooting of boy, 12
Associated Press CLEVELAND Several hundred people marched down an exit ramp and temporarily
Facial hair was grown to raise awareness of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is second only to lung cancer in killing men
birthdays
birthdays Impressionist Rich Little is 76. Singer Tina Turner is 75. Singer Jean Terrell (replaced
Record Reviews
AC/DC Album: “Rock or Bust” (Columbia Records) Grade: B+ In 1980, AC/DC’s very existence was
Arrogance underlines Obamacare
Opinion: Jonathan Gruber’s several videotaped remarks about the gross deceptions that got ObamaCare passed in
Obama scores with immigration speech
Opinion: By Danny Westneat The Seattle Times I don’t know if President Barack Obama’s sweeping actions on
No one has a coherent long-term solution to ISIS threat
Opinion: If there was ever an issue that required politics to stop at the water’s edge, it’s the fight
ferguson reaction Rallies take place across US
Associated Press People protesting the Ferguson, Mo., grand jury decision took to the streets in
newsmakers
newsmakers Rough week for Fox in Nielsen ratings NEW YORK If Fox launches a comeback over the
A view from 30,000 feet
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: Anytime you fly, it seems like a miracle when you find that it’s
Spending spree nets Red Sox Sandoval, Ramirez
Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez spent the last two seasons as NL West rivals. Now they’re teammates in Boston.
Submit your group's recipes
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
The final countdown
The final countdown Drinks Columnist Brian Fry has completed his Top Twenty Value Wines of 2014
Butternut Gnocchi with Sage
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
nhl roundup Tuesday’s games
Jets 4, Blue Jackets 2 COLUMBUS Evander Kane scored two power-play goals, as the Jets held on to
DONAVITO’S ITALIAN GRILLE ITALIAN AND THEN SOME
Donavito’s Italian Grille in downtown Struthers is known for its traditional Italian fare, but owner Alan Donatelli also cooks up some fantastic seafood.
Submit your recipes from Valley cookbooks
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
Wednesday entries
Wednesday entries Post Time: 12:45PM First Race — Purse $17,500, Maiden special weight, 3 yo’s &
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Tuesday’s games REGIONAL MEN Penn State 78, Akron 72 STATE
Bills president: Stadium will be ready on Sunday
It’s back to normal for the vagabond Buffalo Bills.
nba roundup | Tuesday’s games
Bucks 98, Pistons 86 MILWAUKEE Brandon Knight had 20 points and eight assists to lead the Bucks.
major league beaseball
major league beaseball News & notes Texas Rangers: Ace Yu Darvish has been cleared to start his
POST TIME: 12:45 PM
POST TIME: 12:45 PM TRACK CONDITION: fast First Race — Purse $12,500, Maiden special weight, 2
NFL News & notes
nfl News & notes San Diego Chargers: Center Rich Ohrnberger has been placed on season-ending
Today they ride. Tomorrow they eat.
Today they ride. Tomorrow they eat. Most thoroughbred jockeys weigh between 110 and 115 pounds.
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