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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Citizens Bank fined $20.5M for shortchanging customers
Citizens Bank is returning $14 million to individual and business customers in an agreement with federal regulators for failing to credit customers the full amounts of their deposits.
Downtown streets closing Thursday for Spanish fest
The 2015 Spanish Heritage Festival in the city’s downtown will result in streets being closed between 6 a.m. today and 11 p.m. Saturday.
Campbell candidate accused of assault
A Youngstown man has accused a candidate for mayor of Campbell of assault. Matthew Gabel, 22, told police that Nicholas Phillips, 51, punched him and broke his jaw at Phillips’ Sycamore Drive home Aug. 5, a police report states.
Lowellville hires interim chief tonight
Village council voted unanimously to approve the hire of Richard Jamrosik as part-time interim police chief at a meeting tonight.
Fire follows threat to Youngstown businesswoman
Police are investigating after a truck was found set on fire Tuesday morning at a business where a threatening letter had been left about two weeks before.
Judge puts NFL on hot seat as he belittles 'Deflategate'
Judge puts NFL on hot seat as he belittles 'Deflategate'
39th president, Jimmy Carter, has 'widespread' cancer
ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter announced today that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Austintown Middle School coach arrested on child-porn charges
Austintown Middle School coach arrested on child-porn charges
ODOT says expect stopped traffic on Canfield bridge
ODOT says expect stopped traffic on Canfield bridge
Ohio marijuana issue qualifies for November ballot
Ohio marijuana issue qualifies for November ballot
Youngstown Plan meetings were public, lawmakers say in calling for Ross resignation
Youngstown Plan meetings were public, lawmakers say in calling for Ross resignation
Youngstown woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend
Youngstown woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend
Pa. police: Brother attacked for not saving Big Mac for another
Pa. police: Brother attacked for not saving Big Mac for another
Florida couple accused of turning girl, 13, into sex slave
Florida couple accused of turning girl, 13, into sex slave
Inmate found hanging by sheet in Ohio jail cell dies
Inmate found hanging by sheet in Ohio jail cell dies
Indiana mayor charged with paying for sex with man
Indiana mayor charged with paying for sex with man
Ex-Veterans Affairs official says he shared sensitive info
Ex-Veterans Affairs official says he shared sensitive info
Texas toddler dies in car as temperature tops 100 degrees
Texas toddler dies in car as temperature tops 100 degrees
Pennsylvania top prosecutor: Charges tied to porn emails
Pennsylvania top prosecutor: Charges tied to porn emails
Canadian man held on felony charge after fatal Austintown crash
Canadian man held on felony charge after fatal Austintown crash
Report: Most Ohio prison killers had violent crimes in past
Report: Most Ohio prison killers had violent crimes in past
No easy formula for best time to book airline tickets
No easy formula for best time to book airline tickets
Pa. Turnpike now open between Breezewood and New Stanton exchanges
Pa. Turnpike now open between Breezewood and New Stanton exchanges
ITG to pay $20M on SEC charges it ran secret trading desk
ITG to pay $20M on SEC charges it ran secret trading desk
Detroit newspaper wins appeal over getting federal mug shots
Detroit newspaper wins appeal over getting federal mug shots
Roundup underway in Mahoning County of those indicted on drug-activity charges
Roundup underway in Mahoning County of those indicted on drug-activity charges
Several Youngstown street closings announced for events
Several Youngstown street closings announced for events
IS affiliate in Egypt releases image of slain Croat captive
IS affiliate in Egypt releases image of slain Croat captive
Route 718 closed from West Middlesex Road to Wansack Road/Pullam Drive in Shenango Township
Route 718 closed from West Middlesex Road to Wansack Road/Pullam Drive in Shenango Township
Back to school supplies go fast for Child Support Awareness Day
Back to school supplies go fast for Child Support Awareness Day
Crash closes 86-mile section of Pennsylvania Turnpike
Crash closes 86-mile section of Pennsylvania Turnpike
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly
Day care group plans dinner and yard sale
Day care group plans dinner and yard sale YOUNGSTOWN The Professional Family Day Care Providers
If you're sew inclined, take the quilt shop tour
Twelve sewing stores will participate in this year’s Charming Quilt Shop Tour.
Ford starts production of medium-duty trucks in Ohio
Ford starts production of medium-duty trucks in Ohio
Police: High school teacher sent nude photos to student
Police: High school teacher sent nude photos to student
Couple wanted in California apprehended in Canton raid
Couple wanted in California apprehended in Canton raid
Escaped teen robbery suspect is found at Ohio library
Escaped teen robbery suspect is found at Ohio library
GERBERRY RESIGNS; CANDIDATES EYE SEAT
Candidates are interested in replacing him
YSU’s offensive line looks strong again
The Penguins’ offensive line has been a team strength over the past five years.
Youngstown schools plan was kept confidential, minutes say
Minutes of Youngstown Plan committee show discussion of need for confidentiality
SCALZO: Pelini’s approach has been different
It’s made for a more relaxing training camp — and a more enjoyable one.
Heroin-overdose antidote now available at local pharmacies
Seven Ohio pharmacies now offer Naloxone; six are in the Valley
Steelers sign kicker Hartley
The Pittsburgh Steelers replaced the most accurate kicker in team history with a former Super Bowl champion.
Poland council expected to vote on repealing firearms ordinance
Right-to-carry advocates have threatened village with legal action
Patrons line up for TV show at Martini Brothers
People line up for a chance to stress Martini Brothers Burger Bar
Brantley, bullpen bail out Indians in 16-inning win
Austin Adams (2-0) worked a perfect inning and combined with seven other Cleveland pitchers to record 16 strikeouts.
Another Mahoning County drop-off recycling site closing
Use the drop-off recycling privilege, but don’t abuse it, or you’ll lose it, recycling director says.
Central Park West apartments, townhouses undergo $5.5M renovation
Fourth generation of family is learning the family business
Jets lose QB after teammate’s locker-room punch
Geno Smith’s hopes for a breakout season with the New York Jets took a major blow — to the jaw.
AFD promotes two, Wyndclift Circle concerns continue as resolution is pursued
Trustee Carano says area state legislators will pursue legislation for large, urban townships to enact gun laws
YSU residence hall workers get active shooter training
Residence-hall workers at Youngstown State University’s Cafaro House learned what to do if confronted by a gunman. YSU officer Kevin Chapel, right, played the role of the shooter in Tuesday’s mock drill, which covered using the ALICE technique - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate.
oddly enough
oddly enough Community mourns Michigan man who waved at passers-by LAMBERTVILLE, Mich. A
US confident it can monitor Iran deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Iran’s intelligence agencies have penetrated CIA front companies,
The Cringe opens for Motley Crue in Cleveland
Singer-songwriter John Cusimano is married to TV chef Rachael Ray
Resignation is insufficient punishment for Gerberry
Editorial: If political stupidity were a major crime, state Rep. Ronald Gerberry would be on his way to prison
A healthful spin on traditional breakfast
By Ellen Kanner Miami Herald Not ready to face the day with green juice, but ready for a more
Chief fires officer who killed student
Chief fires officer who killed student ARLINGTON, Texas A police officer who killed an unarmed
newsmakers
newsmakers Fox News wins ratings race with GOP debates NEW YORK Among the big winners from
Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford a match made for TV
By Stephen Battaglio Los Angeles Times Frank and Kathie Lee Gifford were a match made in TV
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2015. There are 141 days left in the year.
’80s band Motley Crue continues farewell tour In the home stretch
By Josh Rottenberg Los Angeles Times EUGENE, Ore There will be fire and explosions. There
Fearing stigma, Colorado balked at Superfund status for Gold King mine
Associated Press DENVER The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took full responsibility
4th on Forbes list
4th on Forbes list YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown was voted No. 4 by Forbes as one of the “Best Cities
China’s devaluation of currency could have global repercussions
Associated Press BEIJING China’s surprise move Tuesday to devalue its currency has intensified
Hackers accused of making $100M by peeking at corporate press releases
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. An international web of hackers and traders made $100 million on
Prime-time viewership numbers are compiled by Nielsen for Aug. 3-9. Listings include the
Prime-time viewership numbers are compiled by Nielsen for Aug. 3-9. Listings include the week’s
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, noon, administration building, 1315 Church Hill-
Aide for Pa. AG pleads not guilty to email snooping
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. A former small-town police chief who became one of Pennsylvania
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James M. Granger, 47, of 4551 Viall Road, Youngstown,
Ohio board proposes new deadly-force standard
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio could use deadly force when officers are defending
OSHP investigates 2-vehicle accident that kills 2 people
NORTH Jackson The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the fifth and sixth Mahoning County
49ers’ Dawson enjoys being a mentor
Veteran placekicker Phil Dawson is thoroughly enjoying his role as mentor for strong-legged punter Bradley Pinion.
METRO DIGEST || Toddler dies in fire
Toddler dies in fire SHARON A 3-year-old boy died Monday night in a Sharon house fire after
METRO DIGEST || Special meeting on landfill
Special meeting NEW SPRINGFIELD A proposed Mahoning Landfill host agreement will be discussed at
Poland’s Yarab to race at Mid-Ohio event
Poland’s Yarab to race at Mid-Ohio event POLAND Ron Yarab will be driving the 71 car, a Honda
How to win dinner on the Guyz
How to win dinner on the Guyz For a chance to win a $25 gift card from The New Manhattan Bar &
Martinez, Heyward lift Cardinals over Bucs
Carlos Martinez was strongest at the end of his eight innings and Jason Heyward had two hits and two RBIs.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Modest Woods just wants to get better
Tiger Woods knows the concept of going through a transition, just not the numbers associated with this one.
California couple
California couple Husband and wife teams are becoming more prevalent on the California wine scene
Lifefleet in North Lima faces 14 health violations
OSHA found Lifefleet did not properly protect its employees from exposure to blood and other bodily fluids.