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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Family talks about a life cut short by heroin addiction

Family talks about a life cut short by heroin addiction


Salaries of most YSU faculty rank below US average

Salaries of most YSU faculty rank below US average


Kids get help from cops with school-clothes shopping

Kids get help from cops with school-clothes shopping


YSU festival celebrates summer, arts, cuisine of community

YSU festival celebrates summer, arts, cuisine of community


Lincoln portrait placed in Mahoning Co. Courthouse

Lincoln portrait to adorn Mahoning Co. Courthouse


Youngstown police investigating shooting that sent man to hospital

Youngstown police investigating shooting that sent man to hospital


Butler has clutch hit in Oakland win over Indians

Butler has clutch hit in Oakland win over Indians.


Indians fall to Oakland A's 5-4

Indians fall to Oakland A's 5-4


Homicide investigators say man’s body found in Columbus park

Homicide investigators say man’s body found in Columbus park


Flag dispute: NAACP OKs ending its boycott of South Carolina

Flag dispute: NAACP OKs ending its boycott of South Carolina


Berlin Lake Association meets Wednesday

Berlin Lake Association meets Wednesday


Amid rainy summer, Ohio urges precautions against mosquitoes

Amid rainy summer, Ohio urges precautions against mosquitoes


Columbus mayor officiates gay weddings outside City Hall

Columbus mayor officiates gay weddings outside City Hall


Gospel music festival begins at 2 p.m. Sunday in downtown Youngstown

Gospel music festival begins at 2 p.m. Sunday in downtown Youngstown


$1 million reward offered for stolen Judy Garland slippers

$1 million reward offered for stolen Judy Garland slippers


Street Art Hop begins at 6 tonight in Warren

Street Art Hop begins at 6 tonight in Warren


Make A Difference Day benefits Animal Charity

Make A Difference Day benefits Animal Charity


Campbell police arrest two on drug-possession charges

Campbell police arrest two on drug-possession charges


Fan leaves hospital after getting hit by foul ball at Fenway Park

Fan leaves hospital after getting hit by foul ball at Fenway Park


Cardinal Joint Fire District board has special meeting Monday

Cardinal Joint Fire District board has special meeting Monday


Maria Fiorenza, Marc Schiavoni plan Aug. rites

BOARDMAN Atty. Louis and Joan Schiavoni of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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Miss Kalasky, Mr. Campbell will marry

Megan Kalasky and Ronald Campbell II, both of Canfield, are engaged, their parents are announcing.

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Nicole Marotta and Nick Merlo set Aug. wedding

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Lee S. Merlo of Austintown, the parents of Nick Merlo of Cincinnati, are

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Miss Tomerlin is engaged to Mr. Thomas

NILES Joyce and Mark Tomerlin and Carol and Gerald Thomas are announcing the engagement of their

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Vinopal-Kopatich engagement is announced

CANFIELD Annie Vinopal and Anthony Kopatich, both of Canfield, are engaged. Her parents are Tim

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Guerrieri-Wade engagement is announced

GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Guerrieri of Girard are announcing the engagement and plans for the

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Ohio pig population booming after last year’s deadly virus

Ohio pig population booming after last year’s deadly virus


Mental health group will meet


West Side Cats’ garage sale is today

West Side Cats’ garage sale is today YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., is hosting a


Akron cutbacks include baseball program

University projects shortfall of $60 million


Jimmie Bruce begins EGCC tenure

Jimmie Bruce, a Kentucky native and a former v.p. at a Texas college become new EGCC president Monday


Confederate flag has different meanings

Ministers and history professor comment on flag's history


Poland Historical Society to host open-house at Little Red Schoolhouse

Visitors can tour the schoolhouse July 12 and August 9


Written wildlife management policy isn't likely for Mill Creek MetroParks

Wildlife activist group has pushed the park leadership to develop one


Seventh defendant in YSU hazing case pleads guilty

Two more defendants set for trial later this month


Youngstown mayor enacted a policy regarding compensation for nonunion employees working extra hours

He did so after city council wouldn’t vote on it


Butler Midyear art show opens Sunday

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 79th annual National Midyear Exhibition opens Sunday at the Butler


STEM academy won’t open this year

The STEM+ME2 Academy will open in 2016-17 because the building where it will be located requires significant renovation


MVRC schedules Steel Valley Sprint for Nov. 23

$200,000 race will enliven Monday’s card


Buckeyes’ Miller ready to return

Quarterback said transferring was not an option


Three Mill Creek Park lakes closed

High E-coli levels forced the closure of three Mill Creek Park lakes, MetroParks officials said.


Salazar powers Indians past A’s

Four-run sixth inning was key for Tribe


VA employees facing discipline

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Nearly a dozen employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Live performances


Probe into woman’s death continues

Probe into woman’s death continues YOUNGSTOWN Police continue investigating the death of a West


Toy ‘Minion’ curse words might be all in your head

Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s swears up and down that the little yellow “Minions” Happy


Your choice: Private health insurance monopoly or single-payer system?

Opinion: The Supreme Court’s recent blessing of Obamacare has precipitated a rush among the nation’s biggest


Lucky 13!

Cole tops majors in wins as Bucs defeats Cards


Epic roles defined star

By SARAH EL DEEB and LEE KEATH Associated Press CAIRO In “Lawrence of Arabia,” Omar Sharif


Patti LuPone talks phones, Broadway woes

By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK It’s a theatrical mix that’s positively combustible –


GM recalls 780K SUVs

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 780,000 crossover SUVs mainly in


ALPHA & OMEGA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Through the years

Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton St., Youngstown, is marking its 100th anniversary.


Even when it’s grumpy, Lake Erie is a great place, and when the weather is perfect and the

Even when it’s grumpy, Lake Erie is a great place, and when the weather is perfect and the stars are


FBI: Gunman should not have been allowed to buy weapon

Associated Press WASHINGTON The gunman charged in the Charleston, S.C., church massacre should


Sisters rescued from wilderness relied on their faith, experience

Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. Three Midwestern sisters said Friday faith helped them survive


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.410.27 Avalon


OSU wants ex-director’s lawsuit thrown out

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University’s fired marching band director has no legal


Kasich eyeing the prize

Opinion: In the not-too-distant future, undeclared presidential candidate John Kasich will become declared


Years Ago

Editorial: years ago Today is Saturday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2015. There are 173 days left in the year.


2016-17 Ohio budget chips away at our right to know

Editorial: Ten days ago, Ohioans’ right to know legitimate public information intensified its incredible,


Victory for victims of rape

Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: The Ohio Legislature did the right thing by unanimously passing legislation to


ODOT projects progress in Mahoning County

ODOT projects progress in Mahoning County


Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church marking 100th year

A banquet and service will mark the occasion July 18 and 19


area vacation bible schools

area vacation bible schools Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on


Blessing of bikes

Blessing of bikes HUBBARD The first blessing of motorcycles at First Baptist Church, 59 Orchard


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephen and Jessica Wolfe, Youngstown, girl, July 9.


Greek lawmakers support bailout-reform program

Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greece’s parliament backed the government’s reform plan


Beating episode leads to man's arrest

Beating episode leads to man's arrest


Walker lends you an ear — for $1M

Opinion: By JIM HIGHTOWER OtherWords If you think that none of today’s presidential candidates care


Confederate flag removed from outside SC Capitol

Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina pulled the Confederate flag from its place of


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cody J. Laughery, 24, of 437 E. Ohio Ave., Sebring,


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Conservative black group faults release of Cosby documents PHILADELPHIA A black


Head of US personnel office resigns

Associated Press WASHINGTON The embattled head of the government’s personnel office abruptly


Teenager is convicted in mall shooting that killed accomplice

Associated Press DAYTON A teenager accused of trying to steal Nike sneakers from a mall shopper


County payroll supervisor leaves

Thomas Lyden will become a Cleveland Clinic payroll analyst.


Yang’s birdie barrage gives her U.S. Open lead

Lewis, Oyama tied for second


Raccoons test positive for rabies in Lowellville

Rabies can be fatal and is typically spread through bites from stray animals, health officials said


Lyft now permitted at Pitt airport

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A second popular app-based ride-booking service operator is now


Democrat Senate candidate raised $272k in Senate race between April and June

It’s about one-third of what he raised between January and March


birthdays

birthdays Actor Tab Hunter is 84. Singer Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is 69.


Federer, Djokovic advance to final

Wimbledon men’s final is a rematch


Effort to arrest two officers in boy’s death dismissed

Associated Press CLEVELAND An effort by activists to have a judge issue arrest warrants for two


Iran talks at impasse amid bickering

Iran talks at impasse amid bickering VIENNA The Iran nuclear talks shifted Friday to a blame


On area diamonds More sandlot results

CLASS B Astro Falcons 13, Rudzik Excavating 1 Tyler Garber picked up the win, allowing one run


Backpack distribution set Aug. 22 at Covelli Centre

NOW Youngstown is organizing the giveaway; financial support sought.


Girard company agrees to pay $65,000 to state for tipping fees

Total Waste Logistics has agreed to pay the state $65,000 to resolve complaints alleging the company failed to pay the state $308,811 in tipping fees.


Woman who crashed into several cars in Warren remains locked up

Chelsie N. Spelich, 20, who is accused of driving into stopped traffic on Summit Street Tuesday, will remain in the Trumbull County jail


Donate musical instruments to school band

St. Joseph the Provider forming a band


Theft reported

Theft reported YOUNGSTOWN A car, 16 new tires valued with a value of $2,000, tools valued at


Univ. of Akron cutting 215 jobs, baseball program

University officials say the moves will save $40 million


Lake Monsters romp over Scrappers

MAhoning Valley drops to 6-14


Rain gives Larson pole for Sprint Cup race

Keselowski also in front row


Inside the ROPES WITH …

Inside the ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 70 in the


Keselowski overcomes late mistake

Jones finishes second


Today is $1 cone day at Handel’s locations

Today is $1 cone day at Handel’s locations CANFIELD Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream will celebrate


Spieth rebounds to stay in Deere Classic hunt

Thomas leads PGA tournament


SPORTS digest

Phantoms trade for forward Sam Craggs YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms have acquired forward


WALK-OFF WALK

Roth Brothers plate three in 7th, outlast DuraEdge


Friday on the links | More professional golf results

Scottish Open GULLANE, SCOTLAND Some of the top names in golf were being upstaged by a player


Hilliard’s Lee wins 109th Ohio Amateur in playoff

North Lima’s Pluchinsky finished 11th


Ohio Glaciers off to Georgia

They are competing in Perfect Game Championship


Football development franchise coming to Niles

Scrappers owners expected to run the FXFL team


My wife and I recently enjoyed eight days visiting friends in Las Cruces, N.M. Jan Brydon and Terry

My wife and I recently enjoyed eight days visiting friends in Las Cruces, N.M. Jan Brydon and Terry


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