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Teachers and school board president square off in court
The definition of a teacher is at the heart of the issue before the court
Stories published December 15, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Firestone Park’s Joy of Christmas display marks fifth year
Firestone Park’s Joy of Christmas display marks fifth year
About 75 men attend porn summit at church in Poland
About 75 men attend porn summit at church in Poland
AMVETS Post 44 to send giant Christmas card to Marines in Iraq
AMVETS Post 44 to send giant Christmas card to Marines in Iraq
Trumbull engineer sues employee for unpaid $10,316 for hospitalization
Trumbull engineer sues employee for unpaid $10,316 for hospitalization
OSHP investigating crash in Weathersfield that injured 2
OSHP investigating crash in Weathersfield that injured 2
Plane landing in Nashville rolls off runway, injuring 8
Plane landing in Nashville rolls off runway, injuring 8
Justices hear legal dispute over Ohio drilling leases
Justices hear legal dispute over Ohio drilling leases
Campbell sixth-graders organize toy drive for hospital
Campbell sixth-graders organize toy drive for hospital
State school board names interim Ohio superintendent
State school board names interim Ohio superintendent
Health insurance rule to give Ohioans more information
Health insurance rule to give Ohioans more information
Salvation Army will distribute its 2015 toy distribution and food vouchers
Salvation Army will distribute its 2015 toy distribution and food vouchers
Bargainers near agreement on spending, tax cut deal
Bargainers near agreement on spending, tax cut deal
Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh hit with computer virus
Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh hit with computer virus
Saudi Arabia forms Islamic counterterrorism coalition
Saudi Arabia forms Islamic counterterrorism coalition
11 injured in accident at Axiall plant in West Virginia
11 injured in accident at Axiall plant in West Virginia
Johnny Focused earns love from teammates
Beleaguered quarterback praised after Sunday’s performance against 49ers
Trustees board placed three renewal levies on the ballot
None of the levies will be asking for additional money.
Artists of Rust Belt plans sale at B&O
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Rust Belt’s annual Christmas Last-Minute Market will take
Young murderer gets 23 years to life in prison
Kalontae Carter was only 17 when Kristopher Stuart was fatally shot on the city’s North Side.
Cops arrest three within four hours on heroin related charges
Another woman cited for tampering with evidence
The Oakhill judge told prosecutors to eliminate some of the 83 counts against the three defendants
She didn’t specify how many counts to remove
Poland replaces Brungard with defensive coordinator
Ryan Williams is the Bulldogs’ new head football coach
YSU doubles up Salem International
Bench players Wright, Brown played key roles for Penguins in romp
Star Wars star John Boyega got advice from Robert Downey Jr. Mentored by Iron Man
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES John Boyega needed help. The 23-year-old star
Purple Cat Productions moves into downtown theater space
Purple Cat Productions moves into downtown theater space
Teachers and school board president square off in court
The definition of a teacher is at the heart of the issue before the court
Warren Municipal Court goes live with new computer system
Warren Municipal Court went live last week with its new computer system that is providing the court and its customers with new levels of convenience and savings of time and expense.
Boy, 17, accused of bringing handgun into Children Services residential unit, charged with felonies
The executive director says the male never gave the agency reason to believe he was capable of something like that
Few incumbent elected officeholders in the Valley will face primary election challengers
Wednesday is the filing deadline
Steelers eye another December push
Sunday’s blowout win in Cincinnati has inspired hope for a postseason appearance
Free blood screenings
Free blood screenings LORDSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health
Philanthropist Fund accepting proposals
Philanthropist Fund accepting proposals YOUNGSTOWN The Young Philanthropist Fund is welcoming
State releases money for Brookfield, Lakeview school projects
State funds of $164,358 have been released to Brookfield Local Schools and $12,391 to Lakeview Local Schools for school improvement projects.
Boat capsizes; men OK
Boat capsizes; men OK CORTLAND Three men whose boat capsized in Mosquito Lake overnight were
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Greater Girard Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 p.m., Girard Free Library, 105 E.
Damages hearing in death of Vienna dog is Feb. 4
A damages hearing will be 9 a.m. Feb. 4 in Girard Municipal Court in the matter involving a Vienna Township pastor who shot his neighbor’s dog
Bergdahl to face desertion charge
Associated Press WASHINGTON Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cosby countersues 7 women in US court BOSTON Bill Cosby fired back Monday at seven
Ohio GOP lawmakers address fetal remains issue
One of the GOP lawmakers proposing the legislation is Tim Ginter of Salem
Sobriety checkpoints results in arrest on drug charges
One person stopped in the checkpoint had his information turned over to U.S. Customs officials
Obama vows to hit IS harder in Syria and Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama vowed Monday to accelerate the U.S.-led
birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Tim Conway is 82. Singer Cindy Birdsong (The Supremes) is 76. Rock
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.000.14 Aqua America, .71
Blastoff from Sandusky
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: It’s fitting that the state that gave America John Glenn and Neil Armstrong – not
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Squeeze: Tonight on “Late Late
Mercy and Summa will spend more than $100 million over three years
Network will link more than 2,800 providers in Ohio and Kentucky
Pink ribbons won’t cure cancer
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Must everything be commercialized — even cancer? That’s a question
FAA to require drones to be registered, ID’d
Associated Press Spurred by numerous reports of drones flying near jets and airports, the federal
congressional spending bill Oil-export ban in play in final-stage talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican demands to end the ban on exporting crude oil emerged as
Samsung asks court to throw out $399M patent judgment
Samsung asks court to throw out $399M patent judgment WASHINGTON In its patent dispute with
Egypt says it has found no sign of terrorism in Russian jet crash
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt said Monday it has not yet found any sign of terrorism in the
Associated Press
Associated Press BOSTON Pamela Paquin’s source for fashion is either “tres chic” or will make
Sobriety checkpoints net 3 OVI arrests
Sobriety checkpoints net 3 OVI arrests CANFIELD The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle while
Ohio congressmen seek an upgrade to the C-130ths at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
The request was made in a letter to the Air Force Reserve chief
Ex-soldier pleads guilty in IS plot
Ex-soldier pleads guilty in IS plot CHICAGO A former Illinois National Guard soldier pleaded
Report on shrimp peeled by slaves spurs boycott call
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. officials and human-rights activists called on Americans to stop
Will the force be with us?
Opinion: By Charles Camosy The Dallas Morning News The debate after the San Bernardino, Calif., terrorist
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Corey and Meredith Gruelle. Youngstown, girl, Dec. 12.
Lawyer for former treasure hunter: Client is seriously ill
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS A former deep-sea treasure hunter
Vienna spill exposes gap in Ohio’s drilling rules
Editorial: Nine months ago, about 10,000 gallons of a petroleum derivative spilled from injection-well holding
Preventing crime in free society
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service The 2002 film “Minority Report” postulates a future in
affordable care act Uninsured? Today’s the deadline to sign up
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s crunch time to sign up for coverage under President Barack
NBA roundup
NBA roundup Monday’s games Pacers 106, Raptors 90 INDIANAPOLIS Jordan Hill had 20 points and
oddly enough
oddly enough Head-scratching over gifts? How about part of a human skull? NEW YORK What to get
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2015. There are 16 days left in the year.
Harvard study links dangerous chemicals to e-cigarettes Truth about E-CIGS
By Raquel Rutledge Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Harvard University scientists are calling for
Boardman township moves forward with plans for new historic district
Township plans to convert donated property into community space