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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ex-NFL quarterback Jaworski tells alma mater YSU has created 'buzz' in America
Ron Jaworski is known today as an analyst for ESPN, and he had a long career in the NFL as well.
CEO of downtown tech business appointed to esteemed research organization
A Youngstown businessman has the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the country.
Warren's Griffing set to call it quits
When David Griffing completes his current term as Warren auditor, his last, he will have spent 20 years in charge of Warren’s finances.
Trucker accused of having sex with 12-year-old jailed without bond
A truck driver has been bound over to a federal grand jury and has consented to being held without bond pending further court action on a charge that he took a 12-year-old girl out of state with intent to engage in sexual activity with her.
2 historic Mill Creek bridges to be restored this year
Mill Creek MetroParks will begin work later this year to restore two historic stone arch bridges in the park.
Looking to fill your time with real sense of purpose? Red Cross needs you
Wanted: Good-hearted people who want to help their community and its residents — all for no pay but with rewards worth far more than money.
Niles officer back on job after 30-day suspension for threat to kill
A Niles patrolman has served a 30-work-day suspension without pay for a November incident in which he threatened to kill a city man while grabbing him by his jacket while on duty.
Anthem breach: A gap in federal health privacy law?
Anthem breach: A gap in federal health privacy law?
West Branch hosts college test preparation meeting Monday
West Branch hosts college test preparation meeting Monday
Sacred Music event set Sunday in Warren is canceled
Sacred Music event set Sunday in Warren is canceled
Parking prohibited on N. Hazel St. beginning Monday
Parking prohibited on N. Hazel St. beginning Monday
Judge rejects 3rd defense bid to move marathon bombing trial
Judge rejects 3rd defense bid to move marathon bombing trial
Judge sets trial date in Grim Sleeper serial killings
Judge sets trial date in 'Grim Sleeper' serial killings
Mayor of Toledo dies after suffering heart attack
Mayor of Toledo dies after suffering a heart attack
NBC launches internal probe on Brian Williams claims
NBC launches internal probe on Brian Williams claims
Pa. chase ends in crash with injuries to 2 officers and driver
Pa. chase ends in crash with injuries to 2 officers and driver
Pepperidge Farm recalls 46,000 packages of bagels due to allergy risk
Pepperidge Farm recalls 46,000 bagel due to allergy risk
Egyptian lawyer gets 25 years in prison for embassy bombings
Egyptian lawyer gets 25 years in prison for embassy bombings
US: No evidence backing up IS claim of American's death
US: No evidence backing up IS claim of American's death
Federal government to boost drought funding by $50 million
Federal government to boost drought funding by $50 million
Hearing reset in fired Ohio State band director lawsuit
Hearing reset in fired Ohio State band director lawsuit
Refs union backs female official after Chris Paul's comments
Refs union backs female official after Chris Paul's comments
BREAKING NEWS | Boil-water advisory lifted for parts of Howland
Boil-water advisory lifted for parts of Howland
Ohio veterans memorial delayed as demolition work extended
Ohio veterans memorial delayed as demolition work extended
Two Youngstown fire fighters promoted to captain this morning
Two Youngstown fire fighters promoted to captain this morning
Fire destroys 140-year-old western Pennsylvania mill
Fire destroys 140-year-old western Pennsylvania mill
Oversized load hits Tibbetts-Wick overpass on Route 11 South
Oversized load hits Tibbetts-Wick overpass on Route 11 South
Lawmakers expect resistance to granting Obama war powers
Lawmakers expect resistance to granting Obama war powers
Harding sophomore Culver dealing with growing expectations
Football was Derek Culver’s first love, then he didn’t stop growing.
UMCC helps Valley vets get back on their feet
Barriers are mental health and addiction problems
Wright State crushes cold-shooting, turnover-prone YSU
The YSU women didn’t take good care of the ball and shot poorly against Wright State on Thursday.
Suspect, 44, indicted in slaying of West Side man, 84
The police chief said the man was killed over a “run-of-the mill television.”
Poland Township trustee faces 2nd cancer diagnosis
Township Trustee Bob Lidle announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Cavs trip Clippers to reach first place
eBron James scored 23 points, Kevin Love had 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their winning streak to 12 games.
Mahoning Valley Association of Churches plans Sacred Music Festival
The event will be at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Warren
Canfield city, township agree on tentative JEDD to pave way for Windsor House
Proposed nursing facility was held up due to lack of water
Thursday’s GIRLS BASKETBALL
Thursday’s GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 66, Hubbard 61, OT HUBBARD With 27 points,
Hermitage dad, daughter compete on TV series
A Hermitage man and his daughter are featured competitors on the new TruTV reality show “Kart Life.”
Rep. Ryan responds to rising U.S. trade deficits in 2014
Commerce Department: U.S. trade deficit jumped 6 percent to $505 billion in 2014
Improv fuels show for 'Whose Line' duo
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will perform at Packard Music Hall on Saturday.
Eight returning champs expected in EOWL event
Howland’s David-Brian Whisler is trying to become a four-time EOWL champion.
Struthers educators to be inducted into HOF
Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence has Hall of Fame dinner for two Valley educators
Warren event teaches kids black history
Madonna Chism Pinkard brought tales of the struggles of the past to the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library for Black History Month.
METRO DIGEST || Choking may have caused driver's death
Kindergarten prep niles The Trumbull County Kindergarten Transition Fair will take place from 11
METRO DIGEST || Boardman man outsmarts scammer
Man evades scam BOARDMAN A 78-year-old township man alerted police earlier this week to a
Poll: Ohioans unhappy with Obama and his health care plan
Most favor raising taxes on wealthy residents so others pay less
Lt. Gov. touts Kasich's budget proposal in Youngstown
Visits an antique reproduction furniture business
More than 100 kids get free dental care at Choffin event
Corydon Palmer Dental Society sponsored the event
GM bonus checks expected to boost Valley economy
The total potential payout of $37 million in GM's profit-sharing in the Valley will go into the pockets of eligible workers and probably find its way into the local economy, analysts and local businesses say.
Pa. bank names regional president
Pa. bank names regional president HERMITAGE, PA. First National Bank of Pennsylvania, the
Canfield Community Briefs
Minenok named to President’s List Taylor Marie Minenok was named to the President’s List at
club calendar
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown branch to meet 10 a.m. Saturday
oddly enough
oddly enough Vermont college searches for missing boa constrictor CASTLETON, Vt. A college in
There’s a natural argument supporting birth control pill
Opinion: By Malcolm Potts Los Angeles Times When Pope Francis put in a word for “responsible parenthood”
CEO of M-7 Technologies appointed NIST committee
Youngstown CEO appointed to committee on the nation's oldest physical science laboratory
Valley motorists need refresher course on stop sign vs. yield sign
Opinion: Valley motorists need refresher course on stop sign vs. yield sign It seems to me, that as of
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Feb. 6, the 37th day of 2015. There are 328 days left in the year. Associated
Cuba’s history matters
Opinion: By Louis A. PEREZ Jr. Tribune News Service To better assess the recent change in U.S.-Cuba
Youngstown’s races draw a crowd
Opinion: The sheer number of candidates running for seats on Youngstown City Council is impressive. It’s
A day to remember
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane Tribune News Service Few events bring together the entire world in collective
Right path for the Internet
Opinion: The Seattle Times: Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler finally confirmed
Spinning economic failure
Opinion: WASHINGTON Two phrases that Daniel Patrick Moynihan put into America’s political lexicon two
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brad Paisley, 7:30 p.m.: The country music superstar will bring
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is 98. Actor Patrick MacNee (“The Avengers”) is 93. Actor Rip
Jordan attacks IS targets inside Iraq
Staff/wire report AMMAN, Jordan Dozens of Jordanian fighter jets bombed Islamic State training
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. McElroy, 34, of 10985 Johnson Road, North
Sony exec steps down
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Amy Pascal will step down as co-chairwoman of Sony Pictures
Poland Sports Briefs
Banfield inducted into Lacrosse Hall of Fame Mara Banfield has been inducted into the US Lacrosse
Bank economists forecast 2015 economy
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber hosts economic forecast breakfast for 2015 economy
Economy, savings, convenience put WRTA on a record roll
Editorial: Fueled by a revved-up economy and quickening awareness of the many benefits of public
Wis. company pleads guilty to selling slot machines in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Wisconsin company and its owner have pleaded guilty in Cleveland to
Three people charged after confrontation at Liberty apartment complex
Incident Wednesday night at the Oak Tree Apartments on Trumbull Court in Liberty.
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation provides money for Warren YWCA office space
A $150,000 grant from the Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation will enable the Warren YWCA to convert the unused Edwards swimming pool into office space.
Niles wastewater plant costs exceed $33M
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES A design engineer for the city’s proposed wastewater-
Hackers see health care as fruitful target
Associated Press Health care is a treasure trove for criminals looking to steal reams of personal
Bad news for NBC anchor
Associated Press NEW YORK NBC News anchor Brian Williams found himself the story Thursday, his
10 appointed to new mental health and recovery board
The Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board will have its first meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Ohio One Building auditorium.
2014: 3,000 Mahoning County residents received $3 million in refunds and fee savings
“Super Saturday” kicks off programs at YSU and Sebring Library.
Republicans fail for 3rd time on immigration bill
Bloomberg News (TNS) WASHINGTON Senate Republicans failed for the third time to advance a bill
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Jan.
Southington group gives county petitions supporting water line
Members of the Southington Water District delivered signatures to the Trumbull County commissioners this week indicating support for a water line from Warren into the townships of Champion, Warren and Southington.
Youngstown native Lepore gets mention on ‘Modern Family’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com New York-based fashion designer Nanette Lepore, a Youngstown
SPORTS DIGEST || Titans hire LeBeau as assistant HC for defense
Titans hire LeBeau as assistant HC for defense The Tennessee Titans have hired Dick LeBeau as
Arum: TV issues resolved, other remain
Promoter Bob Arum said talks this week have narrowed the remaining differences between the Mayweather and Pacquiao camps.
Warm up America project at centers
Warm up America project at centers Pat Catan’s Craft Centers has the yarn and needles, now they
Thursday On the links More professional golf results
BAHAMAS LPGA CLASSIC PARADISE ISLAND Brooke Pancake shot a 6-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead
indictments | Mahoning County A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday:
Nafessa Fareed, 22, Westchester Drive, Austintown, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary with
Syracuse playing for future with self-imposed ban
Syracuse has a case pending before the NCAA Committee on Infractions that dates back more than seven years.
Woods withdraws, blames‘deactivated glutes’ for pain
Tiger Woods walked off the course after 11 holes Thursday at the Farmers Insurance Open.
USHL POWER RANKINGS: USA Hockey Magazine
USHL POWER RANKINGS: USA Hockey Magazine The February USHL Power Rankings presented by USA Hockey
Boardman Community Briefs
Experience the music of West Africa Experience the rhythms, dances and songs of West Africa with
Gina Leone v Byron Velichko
YOUNGSTOWN Gina Marie Leone, daughter of Mark and Barb Leone of Boardman, and Byron Christopher
Miranda Appel v Michael D’Amico
YOUNGSTOWN First Presbyterian Church was the setting for the exchange of vows between Miranda Jane
Allison Pavlov v Todd Pungratz
CANFIELD Allison Pavlov, daughter of Karen Pavlov of Canfield, and Todd Pungratz were united in
Boardman High School band takes trip to Philadelphia and New York City
The Boardman High School marching band enjoyed a trip to Philadelphia and New York City from Nov. 26-29.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Gina Serluco v Andrew Brown
BOARDMAN In an afternoon ceremony July 19, Gina Margaret Serluco and Andrew Wesley Brown exchanged
Austintown Community Briefs
Souper Supper to be March 4 The Austintown Council of PTAs and the Fitch Art Department will
Local author publishes her first novel
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After receiving writing credits in anthologies and gift
Poland Community Briefs
Bonding with babies and books There will be twenty minutes of language enrichment including
Austintown Elementary School launches successful Crayons to College program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Students at Austintown Elementary School have been
Holy Family Youth Ministry takes historic tour
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Members of the Holy Family Youth Ministry and their
CPD partners with CLSD on safety initiative
The Canfield Police Department has partnered with Canfield Local School District to present a collaborative safety initiative which will provide Child Safety Fingerprint ID Kits to all students in kindergarten through fourth-grade.
Mahoning County libraries offer free tax preparation service
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than a quarter century, the Public Libraries of
Partners for Urology Health earns accreditation
Partners for Urology Health, located at 6262 Mahoning Ave. in Austintown, has earned accreditation
Canfield boys swimmers defeat opponents
The Canfield High School swim teams participated in a meet against GlenOak on Jan. 24. The girls
Austintown library hosts Sit N’ Stitch event
The Austintown library’s Sit N’ Stitch program has given area residents a chance to gather, work on their needle work projects, and meet new people who share the same interest since its beginnings in September.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Banfield inducted into US Lacrosse Hall of Fame Mara Banfield has been inducted into the US
Boardman Sports Briefs
Athletic fundraiser to be Feb. 13 The Boardman Athletic Department is having its Outback Dinner
Author Dr. Thomas Daniel gives presentation
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Over the course of more than two years’ research and 18
The Poland library hosts new Lego program
The Poland library began a new story time program Jan. 22 for children ages 4-7 called Listen and Lego! In which they listened to a story and then built a project out of Legos that related to the story.
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