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Upbeat West Sider vows to beat Stage 4 cancer
Jim Hlinka of Youngstown is fighting Stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs. His family has arranged a benefit golf ...
Stories published August 15, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Saturday's wellness event focused on high rate chronic diseases in black men
The Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II was happy to see plenty of camaraderie, fellowship and information at a large health-and-wellness event, but to him, the gathering’s greatest importance could be summed up in four words: Get your numbers checked.
Marines reconnect at 36th reunion tonight
Father and son Richard and Rick Baldwin, both veterans, went to the first reunion of the Marine Corps League Tri-State Detachment 394 in Struthers 35 years ago.
Valley residents stroll down Idora's memory lane at Mill Creek event
Kathy Carnahan will never forget the day she lost her necklace at Idora Park.
Basketball tourney today seeks to bridge gap of understanding between police, residents
Earlier this month, the anniversary of the death of Michael Brown, an 18-year old unarmed black teenager shot by a white Ferguson, Mo., police officer, brought a flurry of vigils and protests.
Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled from NY to Carolinas today
Air traffic was snarled and passengers' tempers frayed on Saturday as many flights to and from airports throughout a large swath of the Northeast stretching from New York down to the Carolinas were delayed or cancelled.
Cubans shedding fear of public support of democracy after American Embassy opening
The blazing Caribbean sun rose Saturday on a U.S. flag flying over Havana for the first time in 54 years and people discussing political reform with an openness that once would have been unimaginable in Cuba.
Another longtime Valley restaurateur dies
Golden Dawn opened in 1934 in the midst of the Great Depression. Loyal customers referred to Naples as 'Uncle Carmen.'
Polish Day events call for best pirogi eaters, makers
The festival celebrating Polish heritage will take place in Boardman Aug. 29 and 30.
Cross-Guerrieri wedding plans are announced
The parents of Amber Rae Cross of Mineral Ridge and Anthony Joseph Guerrieri of Girard are
Miss Groner, Mr. Chirchiglia set Nov. 7 date
POLAND Mariah Groner and Vincent Chirchiglia, both of Poland, are engaged and planning their
Jessica Sarich and John Gaskell plan marriage
Jessica Rachel Sarich of Liberty and John Todd Gaskell of Howland are announcing their engagement
Carly Finlen, Eric Sofranko plan Sept. rite
AUSTINTOWN Karen and Gary Finlen of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Miss Hopkinson, Mr. Machingo plan wedding
CANFIELD Kasie Hopkinson and Ryan Machingo, both of Canfield, are making plans for a Sept. 12
Mallory Naffah, Jeffrey Padurean plan Sept. rites
CANFIELD Michal and Karen Naffah of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Feds seek more info from ADI before OK’ing flights
The Western Reserve Port Authority still want ADI to provide service to the local airport
Scrappers get blanked again
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ offense this season has been a mirror image of the Valley’s summer weather.
Former MYCAP director sentenced to three years’ probation.
A visiting judge sentenced Richard Roller, former Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership director, to three years’ probation.
Tribe’s Kluber dominates Minnesota again
Corey Kluber flirted with a no-hitter for the second consecutive outing against the Minnesota Twins.
Youngstown officials seek guidance, state funds to alleviate sewage into Mill Creek
A delegation from Youngstown was in Ohio’s capital city Friday, meeting with the heads of a handful of state agencies with hopes of finding funding for sewer-system upgrades, including improvements aimed at alleviating elevated bacteria levels at Mill Creek MetroParks.
Struggling Woods not ready to call it a season
Woods committed to playing next week in the Wyndham Championship, giving him one more chance to squeak into the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Trumbull prosecutor unable to file injunction in brine-well case
Prosecutor is willing to help the Vienna Township trustees research issues relating to a brine-injection well planned for state Route 193
Martini Brothers now named 'The Federal' after 'Bar Rescue' makeover
A crowd gathered outside Martini Brothers Burger Bar cheered as Jon Taffer, the famously abrasive host of Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” stepped out onto West Federal Street shortly before 10 p.m. Friday night.
Spanish Heritage Festival entices crowd with music and food
The fest, which celebrates Latino heritage continues through Sunday.
Program about early clothing, life coming to Poland
Poland Historical Society accepting registrations through Sept. 26
Warren attorney faces possible discipline over complaint he berated client
A certified complaint has been filed with the Ohio Supreme Court against Warren attorney Raymond J. Masek over allegations that Masek berated his client in front of a judge.
Upbeat West Sider vows to beat Stage 4 cancer
Jim Hlinka of Youngstown is fighting Stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs. His family has arranged a benefit golf outing Sept. 12 at Lakeside Golf Course in Lake Milton.
Output at factories in US rose in July
Associated Press WASHINGTON Auto plants, clothing makers and plastics factories drove a sharp
Why we’re never satisfied
Earlier this week, while planning where I might drag the BassCat for a few hours of fishing today,
Ward family believes Stewart lost his temper
Pamela and Kevin Ward Sr. said Friday on “Good Morning America” they want “justice” for their 20-year-old son.
Friday On the Links
Friday On the Links More golf results CAMBIA PORTLAND CLASSIC PORTLAND, ORE. Canadian teen
COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup
MINNESOTA Kill agrees to one-year contract extension MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota coach Jerry Kill
NFL’s memo to players: No fighting
he memo cited Article 12 of the NFL rules, which prohibits “striking, kicking or kneeing opponents.”
Bucs’ Polanco provides game-winner in 10th
Gregory Polanco singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended the Mets’ seven-game home winning streak.
JGR teammates take top three spots at MIS
The latest impressive showing for Joe Gibbs Racing came in qualifying at Michigan International Speedway.
Iwata’s 63 highlights wacky second round
The second round of the PGA Championship offered a little bit of everything Friday.
Former slugger Bonds feels he’s a HOFer
The 51-year-old home run king said he feels a huge sense of relief since federal prosecutors dropped what was left of their criminal case.
METRO DIGEST || Quaker Steak co-founder dies
Quaker Steak co-founder dies Gary Meszaros, co-founder and executive vice president of Quaker
Toledo Zoo takes cubs of bear that killed hiker at Yellowstone
Associated Press TOLEDO A northwest Ohio zoo will take the two cubs of a grizzly bear that
METRO DIGEST || Campbell boil alert lifted
Boil alert lifted CAMPBELL The city’s water department has lifted a boil alert instituted Sunday
Review reveals contacts with influential people
McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON Ninety people, including lobbyists for foreign
River in Colorado reopens; plume reaches Lake Powell
River in Colorado reopens; plume reaches Lake Powell SALT LAKE CITY A river in Colorado that
South Range resident, school board have court date set
Ferenchak seeks injunction against school board for March 16 appointment of White; both running in November for school board seats
Canfield seeks outside funding sources for two projects to be done next year
Both for work on North Broad Street
No problems with roller coaster that fatally struck man
Associated Press SANDUSKY A safety inspection found no major problems with a roller coaster that
Guest speakers
Guest speakers POLAND Joe and Pastor Deborah Troester, liaisons for the Evangelical Lutheran
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kelly Manning and Tim Rollison, Youngstown, girl, Aug.
Adam Headrick served as missionary in Indonesia
The Champion High graduate will attend Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Man dies after crashing into unmarked Cleveland police car
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police say a man has died and a Cleveland detective is hospitalized
Marines raise US flag in Cuba
Associated Press HAVANA Jubilant crowds waved American flags and chanted “Long live the United
Ferguson officials defend interim chief
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Ferguson city officials on Friday defended interim Police Chief
When Walter Palmer, a Minnesota dentist, killed 13-year-old Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe’s
When Walter Palmer, a Minnesota dentist, killed 13-year-old Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe’s Hwange
Landfill agreement would help fund new fire station
Landfill agreement would help fund new fire station
Artists invited to submit designs for First Night Youngstown 2016 button
The design is used on all promotional materials.
Chaz Bono takes control of his career
Tribune News Service To the world, Chaz Bono is one of many things: the lone child of famed
China’s currency lifts US stocks
Associated Press NEW YORK A rocky week for the stock market ended on a bright note as investors
‘Reborn’ to pick up five years after last episode
Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. “Heroes” creator Tim Kring says the way the show ended
US eases ban on crude-oil exports
US eases ban on crude-oil exports EDGARTOWN, Mass. The Obama administration approved limited
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Get HBO
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES The Muppets, longtime residents of PBS, are
It’s hard to open a newspaper or flip on the television or radio without reading or hearing
Opinion: It’s hard to open a newspaper or flip on the television or radio without reading or hearing
Today’s top entertainment picks are:
Today’s top entertainment picks are: v Broken Road, a Rascal Flats tribute, with Northern
Key facts were withheld about atomic bombs dropped in 1945
Opinion: By Susan Southard Los Angeles Times Seventy years ago, the United States dropped two atomic
Austintown will benefit from deal to sell school
Editorial: For nearly 100 years, a sprawling center of learning stood proudly in the heart of Austintown
Homes are selling in the Valley
Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties all saw increases in pending and closed sales in July.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stuart G. Luycks, 26, of Houston, and Natalie J.
Quartet to perform
Quartet to perform POLAND Bethel Friends Church, 2771 Spitler Road, will present a free concert
Midway to host event Sunday
Midway Mennonite Church to host celebration Sunday Staff report COLUMBIANA The Mennonites of
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug.