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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sherrod Brown expects infant mortality law by year's end
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is optimistic legislation to standardize information- gathering on sudden unexpected infant deaths will become law by year’s end.
200-plus registered for Burner's Mud Run in Hubbard
Feel the Burner — a 7-mile mud run with 30 manmade and natural obstacles on a course that stretches across 200 acres.
If injection wells are closed, drilling will leave Valley, owner says
The owner of two brine-injection wells on state Route 169 hopes government officials won’t take steps to shut his business down in the aftermath of Sunday’s magnitude-2.1 earthquake.
GM sales down 1.2 percent from last August
It was said to be the best car-selling month in eight years, yet General Motors Corp. fell short in sales, down 1.2 percent from last August.
Family stepping stone, Amish buggy latest additions to Boardman Park
Generations of Patsy Anne Zabel’s family grew up with this stepping stone at their homes.
Youngstown reaches tentative pact with firefighters
The city has a tentative three-year contract with its firefighters union with salary increases for its members for the first time in five years.
35 Youngstown students get bikes for grade improvements
As the 2013-14 school year rolled along, 15-year-old Ray Dees’ grades climbed from C’s in math and world history to A’s.
Youngstown finance director: To avoid more thefts, clean your own office
The alleged theft of one city credit card and the disappearance of another, both from the finance department, is causing a somewhat unique change in protocol — at least for the time-being.
YSU provost candidate from N.Y. introduces himself in forum today
The second of four final candidates in Youngstown State University’s provost search visited campus Wednesday, focusing on the need for universities to create what he called “learner-centric models” in higher education.
Quaker Steak & Lube's 8th annual Patriots Day event is Thursday
Quaker Steak & Lube's 8th annual Patriots Day event is Thursday
Tentative pact reached between East Liverpool City Hospital, nurses
Tentative pact reached between East Liverpool City Hospital, nurses
3 in their 80s die in murder-suicide in New Jersey
3 in their 80s die in murder-suicide in New Jersey
Free film screening of 'Anonymous People' is Thursday in Youngstown
Free film screening of 'Anonymous People' is Thursday in Youngstown
Ellsworth landowner sues township over wrongful interference
Ellsworth landowner sues township over wrongful interference
Lawyer says Youngstown client sold drugs to help family
Lawyer says Youngstown client sold drugs to help family
Apple shares fall after Samsung unveils new phones
Apple shares fall after Samsung unveils new phones
Monthly Mercer County warning siren test is Thursday
Monthly Mercer County warning siren test is Thursday
US Sen. Sherrod Brown introduces legislation to enhance awareness of infant deaths
Sherrod Brown introduces legislation to enhance awareness of infant deaths
Hermitage Fire Department to Conduct Weather Warning Sirens
The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct the monthly test of the area’s weather warning sirens
Ohio man kills himself after pot field discovered by police
Ohio man kills himself after pot field discovered by police
2 Pa. elementary school students face discipline for toy guns
2 Pa. elementary school students face discipline for toy guns
NJ casino closures brings mass unemployment filing
NJ casino closures brings mass unemployment filing
Gay group to march in NYC St. Patrick's Day parade
Gay group to march in NYC St. Patrick's Day parade
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, will sell cavatelli dinners from 3 to 6:30
Chef, Wine & Ale event is returning to Ellwood
Ellwood City plans its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Library promotes Banned Book Week
Library promotes Banned Book Week LEETONIA Through Sept. 27, the Leetonia Community Public
Leetonia Artisans Fair gears up for crafty folks
Leetonia gets ready for an artisans festival.
Canfield adds indoor facility to athletic department
Building expected to be completed in October
J.D. Martinez’s ninth-inning bomb crushes Indians
Three-run homer hit off closer Allen
Local, county and state officials try to bring natural gas lines to residents of Poland Township
Local, county and state officials try to bring natural gas lines to residents of Poland Township
Youngstown voters will decide if they want the city to reduce its wards from 7 to 5
Council voted to put the proposal on the Nov. 4 ballot
Anti-fracking charter amendment to be on Nov. 4 ballot in Youngstown
This is the fourth time the proposal is to be considered by city voters
First provost candidate says he believes in YSU's mission
First provost candidate says he believes in YSU's mission
Cops destroy truck load of marijuana
Investigators aided by a helicopter seized marijuana plants from northern Trumbull County and southern Ashtabula County
ODNR still analyzing 2.1 magnitude earthquake near Weathersfield injection wells
The state is reviewing seismic data near two Weathersfield Township injection wells to determine whether the wells are responsible for the 2.1-magnitude earthquake
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Ukrainian troops routed as Russia steps up harsh rhetoric
Associated Press NOVOKATERYNIVKA, Ukraine The ferocity of the attack on the fleeing Ukrainian
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, 2.65, 24.87 —.14 Avalon
Petrony’s fancy passing powers Poland
Dom Petrony completed 8 of 9 passes for 175 yards and three TDs.
Learn from Obama fiasco
Opinion: The latest Gallup poll indicates that 14 percent of the people “moderately disapprove” of Barack
With 168th Canfield Fair over, fair board looks to next year
Attendance this year was down approximately 3 percent from last year.
Dominion, Duke propose $5B pipeline
Associated Press NEW YORK Dominion Resources, Duke Energy and other partners are proposing a $5
TOMORROW in vibe
TOMORROW in vibe Social Distortion plays Sept. 10 at Rodeo Music Hall in Austintown.
Silent-film star Bara’s mysterious beginnings
Q: While cleaning out an attic, I came across some movie studio promotional material on Theda Bara.
newsmakers
newsmakers Family: Joan Rivers on life support NEW YORK Joan Rivers’ family is confirming that
30 teens escape from Nashville detention center
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Thirty teens “overwhelmed” their minders at a juvenile-
A tale of two Obama styles
Opinion: Steubenville Herald Star: There was a contrast of style in the presidency that was on clear display
The top five books on Apple’s iBooks for the week ending Sept. 1 are:
The top five books on Apple’s iBooks for the week ending Sept. 1 are: v“If I Stay” by Gayle
Lawyer: Kin of girl with Uzi devastated
Lawyer: Kin of girl with Uzi devastated PHOENIX An attorney for the parents of a 9-year-old girl
Virginia Tech hopes to prove it can be elite again
Saturday’s night game in Columbus will be major test
Vino in the city
Vino in the city Christopher’s Downtown will host a wine and food event this Friday. Drinks
Cleveland officer shoots, kills suspect
Associated Press CLEVELAND A veteran Cleveland police sergeant shot and killed an armed man
Infusing fall flavors
Family Features There’s no time like fall to experiment with new recipes, especially those savory
Dollar General raises bid for Family Dollar to $9.1B
Associated Press GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. Dollar General upped its bid for the rival Family Dollar
Port authority gets a boost with its newest appointees
Editorial: It’s noteworthy that Trumbull County commissioners did not declare the Western Reserve Port
Last month was the area’s 10th wettest August
More than half of the rain last month fell on three days
Associated Press
Associated Press AKRON Akron and Summit County officials say Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. won’t
Elections board to rule on protest of Newton Falls referendums
A hearing is at 9 a.m. Friday to decide whether two referedum petitions relating to Newton Falls should go on the ballot Nov. 4.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Anne Jackson is 89. Rock singer-musician Al Jardine is 72. Actress Valerie
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon W. Murray, 23, of 18101 Derr Ave., Beloit,
More high school results
BOYS SOCCER Ursuline 1, Canton Central Catholic 0 CANTON Patrick Conway scored off an assist
CNN plays the role of judge and jury
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: I don’t know why we are spending our hard-earned money
Robbery reported
Robbery reported WARREN A 24-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after she reported being
GOP lawmakers want voter ID bill moved along
The bill was introduced more than a year ago but has not yet had a hearing in the chamber’s Policy and Legislative Oversight Committee.
About a dozen potential jurors were questioned Tuesday during jury selection in the David Martin murder trial
About a dozen potential jurors were questioned Tuesday during jury selection in the David Martin murder trial
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
Truck overturns
Truck overturns NORTH JACKSON The driver of a gravel-hauling dump truck, which overturned
oddly enough
oddly enough Coffee shop on honor system works in North Dakota VALLEY CITY, N.D. The owner of
Our Guyz are sharing their Canton road trip
Our Guyz are sharing their Canton road trip If you’re looking for a great lunch while in Canton,
Versatile sauce creates menu magic
Family Features Every cook needs a little menu magic once in a while - something that turns basic
Youngstown business spending $250,000 for storage facility
The building is expected be finished in December
Funny Farm: Much more than produce market
Artists, musicians and produce mix at the Funny Farm.
Preps at a glance
TUESDAY’s RESULTS BOYS GOLF Columbiana 146, Jackson-Milton 168 At Valley Columbiana (9-0) —
David Muir takes over at ABC’s ‘World News’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Among the stories David Muir will introduce
Video purports to show beheading of US journalist
Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State extremists released a video Tuesday purportedly showing
2 men’s convictions overturned in ’83 slaying
Associated Press LUMBERTON, N.C. One of North Carolina’s longest-serving death-row inmates and
Former editor joins Regional Chamber
Former editor joins Regional Chamber YOUNGSTOWN Guy Coviello has joined the Youngstown/Warren
Group: World losing battle against Ebola
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The international group Doctors Without Borders warned Tuesday
Court combats sexting, cyberbullying
Mahoning County Juvenile Court has launched a diversion program to counter sexting, cyberbullying and sexual harassment.
US Embassy in Baghdad to get 350 more troops
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. is adding 350 troops to help protect the American Embassy
State sues closed landfill
A lawsuit seeks waste disposal fee payment and groundwater quality monitoring from the closed landfill.
Lowellville school administrators accept ice bucket challenge from principal
Lowellville school administrators plan take the ice bucket challenge at the school's first home football game
Easy tips for a healthy school year
Family Features Another school year is underway and with it comes homework, play dates, team
A spooky snack and drink for Halloween
Family Features If your family’s Halloween consists of pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating and
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