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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Car sales continue strong showing in Valley in 2014
It was another positive year for auto sales in the Mahoning Valley.
Passenger count soars at Youngstown airport
The passenger count at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport has soared every year — from 32,794 in 2008 to 129,771 last year — after sinking to a low of 15,989 in 2003, according to numbers compiled by the Western Reserve Port Authority.
Family of man who died after arrest suing Coitsville police, Clemente ambulance
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Coitsville Township Police Department and Clemente McKay Ambulance Inc. of Struthers saying both failed to intervene to save the life of a man who was improperly restrained while in police custody.
1-hour pet first aid course Wednesday at JCC
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, is offering a pet first-aid course from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the adult lounge.
Lev named new exec vp of Youngstown Jewish Federation
Bruce Lev, president of the board of directors of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation, announced the board has appointed Andrew Lipkin to the position of executive vice president.
5 Valley residents named President's award recipients
Five Mahoning Valley residents are recipients of the President’s Volunteer Service Award for 2014.
Here's how to help animals you see left out in the cold
Humane agencies in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties report a marked increase in the number of calls about the welfare of outside dogs and cats in the frigid weather.
YSU to demolish building near Staples' for parking
Another building near the Youngstown State University campus is slated for demolition.
Austintown tattoo studio collects food, toys, supplies for animals in need
Some patrons of Chinebox Ink tried to buy a bag of dog or cat food after getting a tattoo recently, jokeFAaron Chine.
Report: Eric Wolford hired at Oklahoma State
The former Penguins head coach will be an offensive line coach for the Cowboys.
BREAKING NEWS | City crews seek to repair water-main break by Rescue Mission
City crews seek to repair water-main break by Rescue Mission
Records: Police sent often to home of man killed at airport
Records: Police sent often to home of man killed at airport
JC Penney to shut 40 stores and cut 2,250 jobs this year
JC Penney to shut 40 stores and cut 2,250 jobs this year
NYC will begin banning restaurant plastic-foam containers in July
NYC will begin banning restaurant plastic-foam containers in July
Documents: Fla. girl, 15, who shot brother, 16, suffered abuse
Fla. girl, 15, who shot brother, 16, suffered abuse
BREAKING NEWS | Ohio drops two-drug lethal injection method
Ohio drops two-drug lethal injection method
Fla. man accused of throwing his 5-year-old daughter off bridge
Fla. man accused of throwing his 5-year-old daughter off bridge
Coroner: Missing Pa. woman may have fallen, died of hypothermia
Missing Pa. woman may have fallen, died of hypothermia
Fatal fire likely started with radiator igniting diapers
Fatal fire likely started with radiator igniting diapers
Florida man gets 20 years in failed plot to kill ex-wife
Florida man gets 20 years in failed plot to kill ex-wife
Honda fined $70M for not reporting death, injury complaints
Honda fined $70M for not reporting death, injury complaints
Ohio Supreme Court chief justice to support pro bono work
Ohio Supreme Court chief justice to support pro bono work
Ohio Emergency Management Agency gets new director
Ohio Emergency Management Agency gets new director
Jailed Ohio coin dealer, GOP donor ends bid for new trial
Jailed Ohio coin dealer, GOP donor ends bid for new trial
US stocks gain, recovering losses from first days of the year
US stocks gain, recovering losses from first days of the year
Video: Police restrained teen after shooting her brother
Video: Police restrained teen after shooting her brother
December logged as Ohio’s deadliest month for fires in 2014
December logged as Ohio’s deadliest month for fires in 2014
Ohio hunters bag fewer deer this muzzleloader season
Ohio hunters bag fewer deer this muzzleloader season
County shares records withheld by Ohio governor’s challenger
County shares records withheld by Ohio governor’s challenger
Ohio bridal store linked to Ebola survivor is closing
Ohio bridal store linked to Ebola survivor is closing
French hunt for 2 in attack on paper; Paris mourns victims
French hunt for 2 in attack on paper; Paris mourns victims
Diabetes meeting has been canceled
Diabetes meeting has been canceled YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary
Order of the Arrow to mark 100 years
Scouting's National Honor Society will mark a milestone.
Boardman resolution governing landlords faces trial
Township will not enforce the resolution until case is done
YSU recruit Trimmer eyes big end to prep career
The West Branch senior wants to lead the Warriors to the state tournament.
Lakeview girls top Warren Harding
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 15-4 lead en route to the 58-48 victory.
Hollywood Gaming increases revenue in December
Numbers better in December over November locally, statewide
Here's where to get shelter from the cold In Youngstown, Warren
People who need a warm place to stay during the frigid weather can call 211 to reach Help Hot Line Crisis Center, whose phone lines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Howard, Rockets power past Cavaliers
Dwight Howard had eight of his 19 rebounds in the fourth quarter as Houston pulled away.
Cavaliers land Mozgov; LeBron to return soon
LeBron James is feeling better and expects to return the court soon.
Austintown Fire, Lane LifeTrans collaboration cuts response time
One year in, the program is a "win-win" for the township
McNally: Youngstown private prison owner won't fight loss of federal contract
Company is looking elsewhere for a contract to house inmates
Bruins top Penguins in overtime
Patrice Bergeron scored twice, including a deflection past Pittsburgh’s Marc-Andre Fleury 2:43 into overtime to lift the Bruins.
Fifth Harmony brings tour to Stambaugh Auditorium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Fifth Harmony, an all- female pop R&B group, will come to Stambaugh
Antique cycles at museum
“Seldom Seen Cycles,” the National Packard Museum’s 15th annual antique-motorcycle exhibition, opens Saturday and runs through May 30.
Elliott’s eyes on long run say it all for Buckeyes
The running back’s iconic run helped lift Ohio State into the national championship game.
H&M, updates coming to Southern Park
H&M will open in the summer and two stores will be remodeled at Southern Park.
Hubbard officer testifies he heard a bullet ‘whiz’ by him
Testimony began Wednesday in the trial of Jeff Irby of Youngstown.
FSU QB Winston to enter draft
He announced his plans on the same day the woman who accused him of sexual assault filed a lawsuit against the school’s board of trustees.
Leavittsburg man pleads guilty in theft of Christmas package
Misdemeanor petty theft plea in Christmas package case
Poland Village to get more road salt from state
Poland Village will get additional road salt from the state
Women sentenced after appeal denied
Two women who sued the city police department in federal court over civil-rights violations in 2012 were each sentenced to 28 days in jail Wednesday after appeals of their municipal-court convictions for obstructing official business were denied.
Fewer signatures needed to get issues on the ballot
The new numbers also apply to issue efforts that are already underway
Sherrod Brown to introduce bill to provide cash advances tor low-income people
Many turn to payday loan businesses, which charge high-interest rates
Court docket becomes more user-friendly
Mahoning County launched this week a new Internet electronic court docket format.
Blue Man Group stays current
The Blue Man Group will perform at Packard Music Hall in Warren on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dutch Village dinner-theater reveals season
Staff report COLUMBIANA Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state Route 14, has unveiled its dinner-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jabrae L. Perry, 37, of Youngstown, and Angelica M.
Valley enters 2015 expecting good things from the racino and the Air Reserve Station
Editorial: As 2014 came to a close, there were two stories that certainly justify our continued attention given
Nebraska court could hold up Keystone pipeline
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. The Republican-led Congress appears ready to approve the Keystone
“Archer” (10 p.m., FX): Season 6 begins.
“Archer” (10 p.m., FX): Season 6 begins. “Portlandia” 10 p.m., IFC): “Portlandia” opens its fifth
Man surrenders in Paris attack; 2 sought
Associated Press PARIS One man sought in the deadly shooting at a French satirical paper has
MYCAP sessions
MYCAP sessions YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth Ave.,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Protesters shout at fans as Cosby takes stage KITCHENER, Ontario Bill Cosby got a
House GOP forcing 2016 debate on finances of Social Security
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans want Congress to address the troubled finances of
mcdonald’s Tooth, plastic found in meals in Japan
Associated Press TOKYO McDonald’s Corp. officials in Japan bowed deeply Wednesday to apologize
Democratic Party’s attack on US Rep. Scalise misfires
Opinion: By Byron York Universal UClick Democrats have tried to rev up the outrage machine over news that
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Imitation Game (PG-13) The complex Benedict Cumberbatch-starring story of
Human error a factor in labs handling the Ebola virus
Opinion: By Gavin Huntley-Fenner Los Angeles Times Christmas Eve brought the unwelcome news that a lab
Can we ‘save’ Darfur again?
Opinion: By Scott Warren The Philadelphia Inquirer Recent news out of the Darfur region of Sudan has been
Cedars West End, 706 Steel St., Youngstown; cedarsyoungstown.com
Cedars West End, 706 Steel St., Youngstown; cedarsyoungstown.com Fri: Trojan Horse with Severini
Don’t forget the wins in 2014
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords While last year’s voters put a pack of reactionaries in charge of
Justice was served in Virginia
Opinion: WASHINGTON Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell deserved to be indicted for taking thousands of
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Valley native in ‘50 Shades!’
Youngstown native Matthew Alexander is part of the touring production of “50 Shades! The Musical.”
Austintown man faces sex charges
Austintown man faces sex charges CLEVELAND A federal grand jury indicted a 29-year-old
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.50 .15 Avalon
Grandma’s garden
Grandma’s garden was always a happy place to be during the summer months. The thought of it brings up wonderful memories and great experiences.
Black rot kills grapes
Q. My grapes turn black before I can pick them. How do I prevent this? Can I spray the ground? How
Police shoot man dead at Columbus airport
Associated Press COLUMBU A man who tried to buy an airline ticket using a fake ID was fatally
2 die in pileup on I-80 in Pa.
Associated Press CLARION, Pa. Authorities say two people died in a highway pileup in whiteout
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Record for largest paper wad set by Minn. state agency ST. PAUL, Minn. A state
Bomber kills 37 at Yemen police academy
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen A suicide bomber rammed his explosives-laden minibus into a
METRO DIGEST || Girl reports assault by dad
Girl reports assault WARREN Trumbull County Children Services and the Warren Police Department
The national OA is celebrating its 100th anniversary
2015 is the local Wapshuwi Lodge-OA's 20th anniversary
more prep results at a glance
GIRLS BASKETBALL West Branch 55, Massillon Jackson 44 BELOIT Melinda Trimmer scored 19 points
How many seeds do you need?
How many seeds do you need? With all the garden catalogs arriving the past couple of weeks, it’s
YSU offers horn workshop
A member of the Pittsburgh Symphony is the guest clinician Sunday at YSU horn workshop
Snuggle up, learn about gardening
Snuggle up, learn about gardening On these cold nights, you can dream of the 2015 garden and get
Nature photography workshop
Nature photography workshop When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Did Santa bring you a new
Mancini to speak at Curbstone HOF
Mancini to speak at Curbstone HOF BOARDMAN Newly selected International Boxing Hall of Famer and
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