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South Range schools adds before-, aftercare
South Range schools will offer before- and after-school care for district students when classes begin Monday.
Speaker: Students perform better when teachers are culturally competent
Nearly 89 percent of teachers working in Youngstown City School District are white. Yet, roughly 64 percent of the students are black.
Greatest Golfer Scramble Champs are Dye, Morrow, Gurska, Cindric
The 3rd Annual Miller Lite Greatest Golfer of the Valley Scramble Championship sponsored by Superior Beverage took place Monday at The Lake Club.
GREATEST GOLFER TEE TIMES — Friday Mill Creek
The 2015 Greatest Golfer of the Valley adult tournament sponsored by Farmers National Bank tees off Friday at Mill Creek Golf Course.
Beef tallow products shipped to Ohio being recalled
The USDA has deemed the recalled products to be a “Class 1” risk, which means that there is a “reasonable” probability the product could cause serious harm.
Mill Creek Park officials will investigate dredging of lakes
Mill Creek Park officials will investigate dredging of lakes
Second concert by Joe Walsh at Packard is now sold out
Second concert by Joe Walsh at Packard is now sold out
UPDATE: Trump released from jury duty after 1 day
By late afternoon, he was released without getting selected for a trial, his civic obligation fulfilled.
Austintown coach facing child-porn charges arraigned today
Austintown coach facing child-porn charges arraigned today
Government investigating headlight failure in Ford sedans
Government investigating headlight failure in Ford sedans
Social services agencies ask Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf, lawmakers for stopgap aid
Social services agencies ask Wolf, lawmakers for stopgap aid
Traffic deaths up sharply in first 6 months of this year
Traffic deaths up sharply in first 6 months of this year
Hearing continued for Struthers man charged with aggravated menacing
Hearing continued for Struthers man charged with aggravated menacing
BREAKING NEWS | Ruling to allow college athletes to unionize is thrown out
Ruling to allow college athletes to unionize is thrown out
States raising taxes, fees, and debt to pay for road repairs
States raising taxes, fees and debt to pay for road repairs
Ex-players appeal terms of NFL concussion settlement
Ex-players appeal terms of NFL concussion settlement
Woman dies 3 days after couple shot in car in central Ohio
Woman dies 3 days after couple shot in car in central Ohio
YNDC and Mahoning County Land Bank join forces to rehab vacant city homes
YNDC and Mahoning County Land Bank join forces to rehab vacant city homes
Meeting at 5 today on Youngstown economic development plan
Meeting at 5 today on Youngstown economic development plan
Bomb explodes at Bangkok shrine, killing at least 16
Bomb explodes at Bangkok shrine, killing at least 16
East Liverpool school board vows to keep open if teachers strike
East Liverpool school board vows to keep schools open if teachers strike
Ground rabies baiting by Mahoning County health board begins Thursday
Rabies baiting by Mahoning County health board begins Thursday
Short, sharp earthquake jolts San Francisco Bay Area
Short, sharp earthquake jolts San Francisco Bay Area
Niles Community Services accepts Smart Choice food orders today
Niles Community Services accepts Smart Choice food orders today
Home Savings pays for parking on YSU campus this week
Home Savings pays for parking on YSU campus this week
Tourism officials say Washington had a record year in 2014
Tourism officials say Washington had a record year in 2014
Ohio Gov. Kasich lands presidential endorsement of Alabama's governor
Ohio Gov. Kasich lands presidential endorsement of Alabama's governor
WORTH A LOOK
Bingo parties St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard, will host a Bingo Night on Sept. 2 at St.
Brewers minor leaguer says he's gay; MLB lauds his courage
Brewers minor leaguer says he's gay; MLB lauds his courage
QVC owner Liberty buying Zulily in about $2.3 billion deal
QVC owner Liberty buying Zulily in about $2.3 billion deal
Ohio’s largest district, others scramble to hire teachers
Ohio’s largest district, others scramble to hire teachers
Traffic stop yields stolen gun, drugs, city police say
Traffic stop yields stolen gun, drugs, city police say
Raises included in new Columbiana County Engineer's Office pact
Raises included in new Columbiana County Engineer's Office pact
Man arrested in stabbing death of actor's step-granddaughter
Man arrested in stabbing death of actor's step-granddaughter
Toledo nursing college reprimanded for exam requirement
Toledo nursing college reprimanded for exam requirement
YSU gets wind turbines for study
YSU reached agreement with the Ohio History Connection because the turbines are in a historic district.
A woman’s best friend
Tony, the Australian goldendoodle, will be trained as a service dog to help veteran Annette Williams of Youngstown
Grove City ranks high on top colleges list
Forbes ranks Grove City College high on Top Colleges list
All eyes on QB competition at Ohio State
Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett are battling to be the Buckeyes’ starter on Sept. 7 against Virginia Tech.
Moats ready to bring pressure to Steelers
The linebacker looks to boost a defense that finished 26th in the NFL last season with 33 sacks.
Indians waste Carrasco’s strong start
Cleveland has scored just six runs during the pitcher’s last 33 innings.
TeamNEO looks at headquarters and professional services sector in newest report
TeamNEO says the headquarters and professional services sector will account for more than $19 billion of this area's economy in 2015.
About 1,300 take part in YSU’s Move-In Weekend
Jessica Berry’s big move will be segueing from high-school life into being part of Youngstown State University’s nursing program.
Rust Belt Revival show melds antique cars and local artwork
Over 700 people gathered at the B&0 Station Sunday
Prosecutor opposes parole for man who participated in 1992 Warren killing
The Trumbull County prosecutor is opposing parole for Roosevelt D. Gray, 40, who is scheduled for a parole hearing in September.
DeMasi, Scrappers topple Crosscutters
Mahoning Valley has two days off before returning home on Wednesday.
Iowa turns to Harding grad Daniels at RB
The Hawkeyes are trying to build their offense around the ground game.
Education summit to gauge Kasich
By Darrel Rowland and Jim Siegel Columbus Dispatch Gov. John Kasich is taking part in an
Kenseth wins third Cup race of season
He led for 73 percent of the laps — the highest percentage for any driver this season.
COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints U.S. Safetygear Inc. v. Dynamic Structures
If elected president, Hillary Clinton has promised to spend $350 billion to make college
Opinion: If elected president, Hillary Clinton has promised to spend $350 billion to make college “more
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2015. There are 136 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mother’s love behind abduction of baby baboon in Macedonia SKOPJE, Macedonia The
Trump’s bid for GOP nomination for president will come to an end
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Someone challenged me in an email discussion to explain how
Historic ‘amp’ faces uncertainty
Associated Press CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. The Chautauqua Institution must choose between programming and
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Neil Patrick Harris wants his live variety show, “Best Time Ever with Neil
VIDEO GAMEs
For a brief moment in their pixelated history, video games actually featured video. It seemed at
‘Compton’ goes straight to No. 1 at box office
‘Compton’ goes straight to No. 1 at box office LOS ANGELES The boys from Compton smashed opening
Public education in harm’s way
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Public education used to be, you know, public – an essential
Activist Julian Bond, former NAACP chairman, dies at 75
Associated Press ATLANTA Julian Bond’s life traced the arc of the civil-rights movement, from
State hopes to release guidance document on injection wells as early as next month
The 27-page decision that keeps a brine injection well closed just north of Niles describes a broader effort by the state to better understand and regulate Ohio brine injection wells.
Task-force proposals offer hope for stronger police ties
Editorial: Recent shooting deaths of a stopped motorist in Cincinnati and a teenager outside a South Carolina
As Jeep Wrangler sales soar, future is cloudy in Ohio
Associated Press TOLEDO More Jeep Wranglers are being sold than ever before and company
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF
Iraq PM reduces Cabinet by one-third
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday ordered his Cabinet
3 more groups endorse redistricting reform
Associated Press COLUMBUS Three more groups are endorsing a plan to reform Ohio’s redistricting
Cleveland airport: Signs of rebounding
Cleveland airport: Signs of rebounding CLEVELAND Officials say Cleveland Hopkins International
Liquor sales in Ohio near $1 billion
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state says liquor sales in Ohio have set another record, nearly
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, 4 p.m., special meeting with executive session, central
Steelers’ Harrison: Trophies earned, not given
Jets QB Geno Smith angered his team when he was caught playing catch after jaw surgery.
Trump: Deport children of illegal immigrants
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wants more than a
Rape case sheds light on ‘Senior Salute’
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. St. Paul’s School boasts a glittering roster of alumni that
Former top athlete now getting another type of attention — from police
Arbie D. Murray put up some impressive numbers when he was a senior basketball player at Howland High School in 2013.
Soledad O’Brien to lecture at Stambaugh Auditorium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor
Suspected spider bite KOs Indians’ Johnson
Suspected spider bite KOs Indians’ Johnson MINNEAPOLIS Cleveland Indians infielder Chris
Day sets scoring record at PGA Championship
He became the first golfer to hit 20 under par in a major.
Tebow runs for TD in return to NFL
He also threw for 69 yards as the Eagles won their preseason opener.
Call centers bringing thousands of jobs to Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Call-center companies are now among Ohio’s largest job creators along
China blast zone is blocked; 112 dead
Associated Press TIANJIN, CHINA Authorities pulled more bodies from a massive blast site at
Searchers spot wreckage of missing Indonesia plane
Associated Press JAYAPURA, INDONESIA A search plane has spotted the wreckage of an Indonesian
Driver robbed
Driver robbed YOUNGSTOWN A driver reported being robbed at gunpoint Saturday night while stopped
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