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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YSU applications up for fall after enhanced recruitment
It doesn’t equal enrollment, but the number of prospective freshmen who have applied to Youngstown State University for next fall is more than double the number of freshman applicants at this time in 2014.
Youngstown schools exploring ways to cut $2M from budget
More building closings or program cuts could be on the way for the city schools.
Sciortino suspended with scant 2 weeks left in term
Eight months after it was created, a panel of three retired judges agreed to suspend Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino — less than two weeks before his term expires.
Mahoning microfilm department set for move to Oakhill
As Mahoning County tries to catch up on a backlog of paper court documents that must be transferred to microfilm, its microfilm department will move this year from the county courthouse basement to Oakhill Renaissance Place, where it will have larger and more secure quarters.
New mental health, addiction board names leaders at inaugural meeting
Tax-funded mental health and alcohol and drug addiction treatment came together in Mahoning County on Monday.
Oles' replacement to be decided by committee
The selection of Lisa Oles’ replacement as township trustee will be made by her campaign committee, township officials said Monday.
Lepore-Hagan takes governor to task over racino payment
State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th, had strong comments for Gov. John Kasich and the lack of discussion on the annual $500,000 racino payment issue Monday.
Cold enough for lily pond skating, but too cold for skaters
As ice skating at the Lily Pond in Mill Creek Park wrapped up for the season, park officials say the cold kept many people at home and off the ice this year.
Poland school board approves schools reorganization plan
Changes are ahead for Poland School District after the school board unanimously approved what officials call a “redistricting” plan that includes elimination of an elementary school and consolidation of school buildings.
Mental health and recovery board has first meeting
Mental health and recovery board has first meeting
Poland schools plan cuts one elementary school, North building
Poland schools plan cuts one elementary school, North building
Ohio AG rejects petition for proposal to legalize marijuana
Ohio AG rejects petition for proposal to legalize marijuana
Early exposure to peanuts helps prevent allergies in kids
Early exposure to peanuts helps prevent allergies in kids
Ohio adjusts tax quiz questions and standards after confusion
Ohio adjusts tax quiz questions, standards after confusion
Marine who vanished in Iraq in 2004 found guilty of desertion
Marine who vanished in Iraq in 2004 found guilty of desertion
Ryan opposes Obama negotiating trade agreement without Congress
Ryan opposes Obama negotiating trade agreement without Congress
Death penalty to be sought against Pa. man in wife's fire death
Death penalty to be sought against Pa. man in wife's fire death
Supreme Court seems split over spouse's right to protest visa denial
Supreme Court seems split over spouse's right to protest visa denial
Tuesday's Lincoln Knolls Community Blockwatch meeting canceled
Tuesday's Lincoln Knolls Community Blockwatch meeting canceled
Ohio Amish leader in prison for beard cuttings wants release
Ohio Amish leader in prison for beard cuttings wants release
US seeks stay of ruling on Obama immigration action
US seeks stay of ruling on Obama immigration action
NC woman claims one-third of $564 million Powerball jackpot
NC woman claims one-third of $564 million Powerball jackpot
Liquor privatization bill clears Pa. House panel hurdle
Liquor privatization bill clears Pa. House panel hurdle
Nun to speak out against death penalty at Ohio college
Nun to speak out against death penalty at Ohio college
Austintown school board has special meeting Wednesday morning
Austintown school board has special meeting Wednesday morning
Lordstown public affairs board has special meeting Tuesday
Lordstown public affairs board has special meeting Tuesday
Frontier Airlines adds flights from Cincy-area airport
Frontier Airlines adds flights from Cincy-area airport
Target lowers free shipping minimum for online orders to $25
Target lowers free shipping minimum for online orders to $25
82-year-old Pa. man kills son during fight then commits suicide
82-year-old Pa. man kills son during fight, then commits suicide
New Springfield church offers free community meal Tuesday
New Springfield church offers free community meal Tuesday
Apple invests $1.9 billion in data hubs in Denmark and Ireland
Apple invests $1.9 billion in data hubs in Denmark, Ireland
Two face charges of drug deception at Liberty pharmacy
Two face charges of drug deception at Liberty pharmacy
Probation sentence for pair in Lake Milton burglary
Probation sentence for pair in Lake Milton burglary
Judicial panel removes Mahoning Co. auditor of his duties
Judicial panel removes Mahoning Co. auditor of his duties
Boardman man faces a host of charges after arrest at a bar
Boardman man faces a host of charges after arrest at a bar
First meeting of mergered Mahoning County boards is today
First meeting of merger Mahoning County boards is today
Man arrested after shoving Youngstown police officer
Man arrested after shoving Youngstown police officer
Applicants sought to fill vacancy on South Range school board
Applicants sought to fill vacancy on South Range school board
Austintown man faces drug charges after found in stolen vehicle
Austintown man faces drug charges after found in stolen vehicle
Ohio Supreme Court postpones execution date for death row inmate
Ohio Supreme Court postpones execution date for death row inmate
LIVE @ 10 a.m. | Farmers Bank boss Helmick discusses new merger
Farmers National Bank has launched 2015 with a new merger with First National Bank of Orrville.
Cold temps lead to blood supply shortages in southwest Ohio
Cold temps lead to blood supply shortages in southwest Ohio
Death toll rises to at least 70 in Bangladesh ferry disaster
Death toll rises to at least 70 in Bangladesh ferry disaster
Dozens gather for vigil for Ohio boy fatally shot by police
Dozens gather for vigil for Ohio boy fatally shot by police
McKenzie Reese will follow in brothers’ footsteps at Wooster
Eddie and Danny Reese are baseball players while McKenzie plays volleyball.
Gardeners invited to dig into book sale
The fundraiser is at Antonucci Horticulture Library at Mill Creek MetroParks.
Transitional housing helps homeless women recover
Women and children largest percentage of people in poverty
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a one-under 70 in the
Niles native competes on 'Amazing Race'
A Niles native will be one of the contestants on “The Amazing Race.”
Phantoms top Gamblers for eighth straight win
Taylor Best scored twice for Youngstown, which won 8-5.
Resurgent Logano conquers Daytona
The 24-year-old has rebounded from his struggles two years ago with Joe Gibbs Racing.
Garden party: Cavaliers crush Knicks
J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert cruised in their first game at Madison Square Garden since being traded to Cleveland.
Girard’s Barta sets Guinness bowling record
He broke the mark for highest pinfall in tenpin bowling by an individual in an hour.
Chamber seeks project manager of 422 corridor redevelopment
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber seeking funding for project manager for corridor's redevelopment
A PASSION for PASTA
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Perhaps the only people who might not have wanted to be
First detox center in Trumbull to open by spring
First Step Recovery of Warren is expected to open on Youngstown-Warren Road SE in the spring.
Hahn wins Northern Trust Open in playoff
He holed a 25-foot birdie putt on the third extra hole at Riviera.
Officials decry paltry federal road and bridge funding
The $25.1 million in federal funds Mahoning County has received for road and bridge projects since 2009 is minimal, officials say.
1980 US Olympic hockey team reunites in Lake Placid, N.Y.
The reunion attracted more than 5,000 fans.
Brady, Anderson key D2 state swimming qualifiers
The Canfield seniors will each compete in four events.
Our rights come from God, not man
Opinion: “...the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.” —
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Wild boar causes flight delays at Spain’s main airport MADRID Spain’s airport
Bibi, Boehner playing games
Opinion: Bibi Netanyahu wants to make sure President Barack Obama doesn’t ink a nuclear deal with Tehran. Any
BLACK HISTORY month Calendar of events
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The
Fuel-hauling trains could derail at 10 a year, government predicts
Associated Press BILLINGS, MONT. The federal government predicts that trains hauling crude oil
HIGH-INCOME FAMILIES Poll: Most support Obama plan to raise taxes
The rich aren’t taxed enough and the middle class is taxed too much. As for your taxes, you probably think they’re too high as well.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Fifty Shades’ stays on top of box office LOS ANGELES “Fifty Shades of Grey” didn’t
GOP walks into trap set by president
Opinion: By Tamar Jacoby Los Angeles Times Last Monday, a federal judge in Texas blocked President
Do not over-regulate drones
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Long-awaited rules from the Federal Aviation Administration governing the use of
Payday loans hurt weakest among us
Opinion: By Galen Carey CQ-Roll Call As our economy continues to improve, there is a crushing weight
Bleak economic forecast forces tough decisions in Youngstown
Editorial: There are only two ways govern- ment can make ends meet: raise revenue or cut expenses. And there’s
Poland and Wadsworth high school students participate at YSU invitational
Poland and Wadsworth high schools join YSU Dana School of Music faculty for wind and percussion invitational
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the
Anti-vaccine moms discuss their thinking amid backlash
Associated Press LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. One is a businesswoman and an MBA graduate. Another is a
Don’t dog ear library books
Dear Readers: Here is this week’s Sound Off, concerning borrowed library books: “I am an avid
To men who served with Routh, he’s not the same
Associated Press STEPHENVILLE, Texas For those who served with Eddie Ray Routh in the Iraqi
Governors: No clear plan if health care subsidies were to fail
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of people could lose health insurance subsidies in the
Gas prices increase
Gas prices increase CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of a regular gallon of gas jumped 13
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Associates First Capital Corp. et al v. Dale R. Welsh et
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2015. There are 311 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
South Range sets registration
South Range sets registration GREENFORD Kindergarten registration for students in the South
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County District Board of Health Finance Committee, 3:30 p.m., Canfield
Surplus food/clothes
Surplus food/clothes Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Menopause may be worsening her mental illness
Dear Annie: I am a healthy 50-years-young woman in the midst of menopause. I also have been
Terrorist group callsSFlbfor attacks on US malls
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG A video purported to be by Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked rebel group
Western Reserve Road widening, three phases totaling $11.4 million, one each completed in 2010 and
Western Reserve Road widening, three phases totaling $11.4 million, one each completed in 2010 and
Students invited to enter Holocaust writing contest
Jewish Relations Council sponsors annual Holocaust writing contest for students
Standardized test falls short in targeting skill to be assessed
Opinion: Standardized test falls short in targeting skill to be assessed As a volunteer at Taft Ele-
After 5 decades, Appalachia study cites challenges
Associated Press The agency created five decades ago to fight poverty in Appalachia has helped
METRO DIGEST: Meacham swearing-in set; dog warden to speak
Swearing-in ceremony for Meacham March 3 YOUNGSTOWN Ralph T. Meacham will be sworn in as
‘Birdman’ sits atop best picture perch
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The long take of “Birdman” has stretched all the way to the Academy
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