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Landfill seeking help to stop radiation from household waste
Cheryl Hovanes checks the radiation monitor that immediately sounds an alarm if a truck carrying radioactive waste enters Republic Services’ Carbon-Limestone Landfill in Poland Township. ...
Stories published January 31, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Big game, snowstorm preps equaled busy roads, empty shelves today
As a big snowstorm bore down on the region from the West today, shoppers raided stores for supplies.
Youngstown police still seeking leads in 2006 double homicide
Sometimes too much information can be a bad thing. Even if you’re a homicide detective.
41 grass-roots groups seek Wean funds for neighborhood projects
Joan Sullivan is looking forward to beautifying and improving a city park that features a large chess board with 30-inch pieces, so one of her opening moves was to try to secure funding for the ambitious project.
Buhl Farm marking centennial of Buhls' gift of park to community
In 1915, Frank H. and Julia F. Buhl gave the “living legacy” of Buhl Farm to Shenango Valley residents.
Kids intrigued by handmade flashlights at OH WOW! today
What can you do with some breath mints, batteries, buttons and bulbs?
4 injured in Warren bar shooting today
City police are investigating a shooting that happened at 1 a.m. today at Paradise Bar and Grill on North Park Avenue.
Islamic State admits: Coalition strikes defeated us in Kobani, but we will be back
The Islamic State group has acknowledged for the first time that its fighters have been defeated in the Syrian town of Kobani and vowed to attack the town again.
Toyota, Chrysler, Honda owners need more airbag repairs
Drivers, bring your vehicles back to the shop for more work on faulty air bags.Drivers, bring your vehicles back to the shop for more work on faulty air bags.
Let Japan's nighmare begin, IS warns in beheading video of journalist
An online video released Saturday night purported to show an Islamic State group militant beheading Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, ending days of negotiations to save the man and heightening fears for the life a Jordanian fighter pilot also held hostage.
Poland tops Canfield in tournament tuneup
The Poland boys basketball team was a five-minute case study in extremes Friday night.
Taped conversations shed new light on Oakhill corruption probe
Martin Yavorcik is on tape trying to conceal campaign contributions
Girard Indians somehow survive Wildcats’ frantic comeback
Don’t ask Craig Hannon how Girard held on to beat Struthers, 63-60, Friday at the Struthers Field House. The third-year Indians coach simply doesn’t know.
Sources: Ex-Gov. Strickland to run for US Senate
Strickland started telling political allies about his decision Thursday
Pope approves miracle involving Campbell boy’s recovery
Nuns from the order are in the Diocese of Youngstown
Isiah Scott staying home at YSU
With the clock ticking toward National Signing Day, Hubbard senior Isiah Scott felt the time was right to decide who he’ll sign with on Wednesday.
Phantoms endure rough ride in round three
Cedar Rapids rebounds with a convincing 6-1 victory at teh Covelli Centre
Warren child advocate is guardian angel on earth
Betty Strawderman has legal custody of the 22 children in her care.
Friends, firefighters continue search for missing Warren man, 73
Four friends of a 73-year-old man missing since Sunday resumed the search for him Friday in the woods behind the Stort Stop Truck Stop on state Route 5, Warren Township, after his pickup truck was found at the truck stop Thursday.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women soccer to host clinic
YSU women soccer to host clinic The Youngstown State women’s soccer program will hold a college
Bret Michaels, Warrant to headline Super Nats
The Steel Valley Super Nationals broke its attendance record last year, and promoter Corey Ward is hoping to top it this summer.
More boys basketball results
Lakeview 76, Champion 70, OT CHAMPION Chris Muir scored 23 points and Tommy Bell added a
Trumbull deputies to get pay raises
The county commissioners have not yet approved the raises, but they are expected to do so in the coming weeks.
Top court mulls 112-year prison term for juvenile crimes
A defendant argues that the 112-year prison term he got for rape, robbery and kidnapping offenses he committed at age 15 is unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
Poland woman files invasion of privacy suit over hacked home cameras
Says video footage inside her home hacked
Struthers man charged with assault on police officer
Man appeared in Struthers Municipal Court charged with assaulting police officer
New Youngstown lawmaker's sibling behind push to legalize marijuana
Nanette Lepore is a Youngstown native who is a New York fashion designer
Rotary Club celebrates 100 years at luncheon
The Rotary Club of Youngstown holds second event for 100th anniversary at the Tyler History Center
More sewage coming to Boardman
No decline in Mill Creek water quality is expected, a county official says.
Governor to give State of the State speech in Wilmington
The town was hit hard by the departure of DHL several years ago
Fitch student arrested for bringing loaded BB gun to school Friday
Charges and arraignment set for Monday
Landfill seeking help to stop radiation from household waste
Cheryl Hovanes checks the radiation monitor that immediately sounds an alarm if a truck carrying radioactive waste enters Republic Services’ Carbon-Limestone Landfill in Poland Township. The alarm will sound if it detects radiation exceeding five times the naturally occurring background radiation level at the landfill.
Billy-Gillen engagement is announced
CANFIELD Dr. Mark and Michelle Billy of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son,
Love leads Cavaliers to 9th win in a row
Kevin Love had 23 points and 10 rebounds and the Cavaliers beat the Sacramento Kings 101-90 Friday night.
Miss Krumpak, Mr. Adamson set Sept. rites
GIRARD Holly Mischey and Frank Krumpak, both of Girard, are announcing the engagement of their
Tiger sent packing from TPC Scottsdale after shooting career-worst round of 82
The rowdiest event on the PGA Tour goes into Super Bowl weekend without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
January auto sales expected to increase
GM, Ford and every other automaker expected to see an increase in sales.
Inside THE ROPES WITH …
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot even-par 71 in the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked James Lamb, 2610 Vollmer Drive, Youngstown, v. Shuralee
Jordan awaits proof pilot held hostage is alive
Jordan awaits proof pilot held hostage is alive Associated Press TOKYO The fates of a
Contractor seeks $446,337 more to complete Kinsman sewer project
Contractor seeks $446,337 more to complete Kinsman sewer project
birthdays
birthdays Actress Carol Channing is 94. Actress Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”) is 74.
Freshman class
Freshman class YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City School District, in cooperation with Eastern
Newtown panel debates including shooter’s mother in dedication
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. A Connecticut panel developing a report on the Newtown massacre
Scout Sunday
Scout Sunday HERMITAGEM, PA. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 159 Todd Ave., invites all Cub
Many people not aware of coverage options
Access Health Mahoning Valley/Valley Care offer enrollment help
METRO DIGEST || Parking bans
Parking bans Parking bans have been issued in the following communities in anticipation of the
WORLD & NATION || US rebukes Israel over settlement plan
US rebukes Israel over settlement plan JERUSALEM Israeli plans to advance settlement
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A graphic on Page A1 in Sunday’s edition — that accompanied an article on the Oakhill
Canada moves to criminalize general calls for terror attacks
Associated Press TORONTO Canada announced a new anti-terror law Friday that will make it a
Boardman police arrest multiple suspects on drug and theft charges at Walmart
Boardman police arrest multiple suspects on drug and theft charges at Walmart
Valley youth participate in Souper Bowl of Caring
The food and money collection benefits local charities
Hospitalizations for flu decrease in state
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio health officials are reporting a decrease in the number of flu-
newsmakers
newsmakers Miranda Lambert leads ACM Awards nods NEW YORK Miranda Lambert is continuing her
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed
Ash Wednesday services, Lenten events to be listed Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash
Seahawks’ repeat could be scary thought for NFL rivals
A win Sunday will stamp the Seahawks as one of the best teams of the Super Bowl era.
Less access is a bad idea
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Every two years like clockwork it happens again, a select group of state
How real is ‘Realistic Romance’?
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Is the new designation for books — “Realistic Romance” — a
Court upholds deceptive-ad claims against POM
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court said Friday that many advertising claims for
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.09 —1.01 Avalon
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Donald and Tiffani Heverly, Beloit, girl, Jan. 29. Tom
Consumers fuel steady US economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON There’s a good reason the U.S. economy is impressing the world right
Wages, benefits rose at higher pace in ’14
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wages and benefits rose at a slightly healthier rate last year, a
sunday news shows | Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis. NBC’s
Interfaith Pre-Passover Seder planned March 25
Rabbi Schonberger and Father Balasko will conduct the meal and ceremony
Public getting up-close look
Opinion: COLUMBUS If you were in Columbus one day last week, you could have watched the Ohio House Finance
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Night of Irish Music, 6:30 p.m.: The area’s top musicians,
Chamber mixer
Chamber mixer YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a winter mixer for
President, GOP-led Congress heading for political impasse
Editorial: The invitation from Speaker John Boehner to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address
Focus on the future
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH Before and after the weekly prayer service recently at
Penguins rally late to beat Devils in OT
Defenseman Simon Despres scored 2:21 into overtime, and the Penguins rallied to beat the Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Goodell: The year was ‘tough,’ but NFL made strides
As if wishing made it so, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell described his league — and himself — as having addressed missteps on difficult matters such as domestic violence and being ready to move on.
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2015. There are 334 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
super bowl 10 ads you’ll be talking about
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s almost show time. When the Super Bowl kicks off Sunday,
Rod McKuen, poet and singer, dies at 81
Associated Press NEW YORK Rod McKuen, the husky-voiced “King of Kitsch” whose avalanche of
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