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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
East High after-school program students help 4-year-old fight leukemia
Benjamin Reynolds remembered having a $10 bill but no change, so he decided on the spur of the moment to donate the entire amount to help a child with leukemia.
Schiavoni amendment to racino payment under consideration in Columbus
Among the items in ongoing state budget talks at the Ohio Senate is an amendment to address the promised $500,000 payment to Ohio’s racino communities, including Austintown Township.
Mancini asks for help to develop media production company downtown
Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, the former world lightweight boxing champion, is seeking economic development assistance to establish an independent digital media studio in downtown Youngstown.
Judge Christian sentences former honor student for heroin trafficking
It’s safe to say not too many people appear before Judge Shirley J. Christian sporting a 3.77 grade point average and an invitation to join the National Honor Society.
Applewood Swim Club changes with times, celebrating 50th year
Sitting in a shady spot near the bocce court at Applewood Swim and Tennis Club, Stacey Moore was content just to be outdoors, despite some ominous clouds overhead.
Substance abuse closely tied to suicide, experts say today
Behavioral health, substance abuse treatment and clinical health organizations working together is the best way to treat substance abuse and prevent suicide.
Colleagues bestow accolades on Meeks at retirement luncheon today
Compassionate, caring, passionate, gutsy, hard-working and a woman of God – those are just some of the adjectives friends and colleagues used to describe Laura Meeks, president of Eastern Gateway Community College, at her retirement celebration luncheon.
Mahoning commissioners change time of Thursday meeting to attend Marsico funeral
Mahoning commissioners change time of Thursday meeting to attend Marsico funeral
Consortium with YSU gets $495K grant to aid additive manufacturing
Consortium with YSU gets $495K grant to aid additive manufacturing
US marshals arrest man suspected in June 2 shooting
US marshals arrest man suspected in June 2 shooting
Rally set Friday in Youngstown to protest man charged with animal cruelty
Rally set Friday in Youngstown to protest man charged with animal cruelty
Woman sues Caitlyn Jenner over deadly California car crash
Woman sues Caitlyn Jenner over deadly California car crash
Ohio cop cleared in 137-shot case pleads not guilty to assault
Cop cleared in 137-shot case pleads not guilty to assault
White House press briefing interrupted after bomb threat
White House press briefing interrupted after bomb threat
High court ruling against gay marriage would produce chaos, professor says
High court ruling against gay marriage would produce 'chaos'
US Sen. Brown announces fed funding for nurse anesthetist training at YSU
Sherrod Brown announces fed funding for program at YSU
Officer shoots, injures 2 at shopping center in Maryland
Officer shoots, injures 2 at shopping center in Maryland
Patrol turns over investigation of officer-involved Weathersfield shooting to prosecutors
Patrol turns over investigation of officer-involved Weathersfield shooting to prosecutors
Streets to be closed for Bigfoot Festival in Leetonia on Friday
Streets to be closed for Bigfoot Festival in Leetonia on Friday
Ohio House bill would require cursive handwriting in elementary schools
Ohio House bill would require cursive handwriting in elementary schools
Airlines want smaller carry-on bags to free up overhead bins
Airlines want smaller carry-on bags to free up overhead bins
New president named for Urbana University in SW Ohio
New president named for Urbana University in SW Ohio
Ohio Senate budget proposes concealed handgun change
Ohio Senate budget proposes concealed handgun change
Ohio court hears arguments over repeat execution attempt
Ohio court hears arguments over repeat execution attempt
Senate to consider new deal for payments to racino communities
Senate to consider new deal for payments to racino communities
Former Ashtabula County coach wants statements suppressed from trial
Former Ashtabula County coach wants statements suppressed from trial
Arson at vacant duplex, Youngstown firefighters say
Arson at vacant duplex, Youngstown firefighters say
2 escaped murderers still on loose; New York officials offer $100,000 reward
2 escaped murderers still on loose; New York officials offer $100,000 reward
Hastert to make 1st court appearance in hush money case
Hastert to make 1st court appearance in hush money case
REUNIONS
Canfield High School Alumni will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Saturday at Davidson’s Restaurant in
Golf championship will support the rescue mission
Golf championship set for Aug. 5 to 9 in Akron will support the rescue mission.
Warren police release video of officer as he shoots Warren man
Warren police release video of officer as he shoots Warren man
Committee recommends two for interim superintendent
The city school board will select one of those recommended by the committee to serve as interim superintendent for six months
Lawyer asks for order barring comment in Seman cases
Faces rape, bribery counts; accuser in rape case died on day of trial
Business owner loses two appeals on Go Go liquor issues, plans appeals to Ohio Supreme Court
Rucci will "have it reviewed further"
Warren woman and man she’s accused of killing have history of domestic violence
Teajuanna J. McKinnon, 37, and the boyfriend she’s accused of shooting to death on Saturday have a history of domestic violence.
Hollywood Gaming posts solid numbers for third straight month
Austintown racino had highest payout percentage in May since opening
Campbell police shoot bear cub
ODNR takes custody of black bear cub killed by Campbell police Sunday night
ODOT prepares local businesses for upcoming Western Reserve bridge closure
ODOT prepares local businesses for upcoming Western Reserve bridge closure
Motorcycle rally here is positive event, organizers say
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association will have its annual Buckeye Rally Thursday through Saturday at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
Mooney grad Vazquez optimistic about MLB draft
The Pitt outfielder overcame mono to have a strong senior season.
oddly enough
oddly enough Bull yak flees at sight of bear, leaving behind cows, calves ANCHORAGE, Alaska
coyotes | Some basic facts
Information from the Division of Wildlife at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Report says Israel tested ‘dirty bombs’
Report says Israel tested ‘dirty bombs’ JERUSALEM Israel built and exploded so-called “dirty
“To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee is among the inaugural inductees for the
“To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee is among the inaugural inductees for the Alabama Writers
Analysis: More ‘phony’ numbers in reports
Associated Press NEW YORK Those record profits that companies are reporting may not be all
One bid submitted for LeHarps Road project in Austintown
Project is two-thirds funded by state grant
Video of cop, teens raises tensions
Associated Press McKINNEY, Texas A black teenager in a swimsuit repeatedly cried out, “Call my
Valley’s image as bastion of athletic talent fortified
Editorial: Those awe-inspiring Golden Flashes once again have bolted out lightning-powered talent, speed,
Debunking 5 myths about organ donation
By Ginger Plumbo Mayo Clinic News Network ROCHESTER, Minn More than 120,000 people are waiting
Gay couples start applying for marriage licenses in Guam
Associated Press HAGATNA, Guam The lesbian couple who sued to overturn a gay-marriage ban were
Apple unveils music-streaming service
Los Angeles Times (TNS) san francisco Apple officially announced its much-anticipated streaming
Murder indictment for cop who fatally shot fleeing black man
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. It didn’t take long for a grand jury in South Carolina to
There are conflicting reports on the cause of death of a skydiver
Mahoning County Coroner’s office identified the 65-year-old Pennsylvania man
Anniversary Mass
Anniversary Mass YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry will celebrate a special Mass at 2 p.m.
Former Phantom Loney is Baby Pen
Former Phantom Loney is Baby Pen WILKES-BARRE, Pa Ty Loney, a member of the Youngstown Phantoms
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Disclaimer to be added to popular ‘Primates of Park Avenue’ NEW YORK The publisher
Did inmates have inside help in daring NY prison escape?
Associated Press DANNEMORA, N.Y. Investigators questioned prison workers and outside
Smithsonian adds weight to grim slavery era in US
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: When the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African-American
Ohio gas prices down from last week
Ohio gas prices down from last week COLUMBUS Ohio drivers are seeing lower gas prices to start
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Combine Bros., located in Hermitage, is our Signature Dish feature this month.
Rash of burglaries reported in Boardman over the weekend
Rash of burglaries reported in Boardman over the weekend
Tom Letson announces run for state senator to replace Capri Cafaro in 2016
Former state Rep. Thomas Letson announced he will run in 2016 for state senator for the 32nd District.
Man gets 10 years in slaying
Jamel R. Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the Nov. 20, 2012, shooting death of Oneil Williams.
Camp Invention planned this month
Donation allows Camp Invention at two Youngstown schools this summer
G-7 sets distant goal to stop world’s use of fossil fuels
Associated Press ELMAU, Germany The world should move away from using fossil fuels by the end
2 house fires in city
2 house fires in city YOUNGSTOWN City firefighters battled two fires over the weekend. A blaze
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.65-0.05 Avalon
Improving the Health of our Children
Opinion: Improving the Health of our Children --by Congressman Tim Ryan As we reach the end of the school
Youngstown man on stolen motorcycle died after hitting a utility pole
Was driving alongside another motorcycle when accident occurred
Boardman police investigate reported assault on ice cream truck driver
Boardman police investigate reported assault on ice cream truck driver
Woman sentenced to county jail for assaulting kitten ‘as hard as she could’
A woman was sentenced Friday to 45 days in the Trumbull County jail and placed on five years probation for slamming a kitten into a dresser, then violently throwing it against a window “as hard as she could.”
Drone used as weapon against cheating
Associated Press BEIJING The latest weapon in the fight against cheating on China’s all-
Obama: US lacks strategy to train Iraqis to fight IS
Associated Press ELMAU, Germany Acknowledging military setbacks, President Barack Obama said
LeBron, Cavs recover after OT victory
James said he’s ready for five more games this season, if that’s what it takes.
Zoldan to bring Jim Brown, DeBartolo Jr. to Cavs game
Ursuline High graduate Jeffrey Ryznar, a former marketing employee with the Cavaliers, will also attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Lightning strikes again as Tampa Bay takes 2-1 series lead
Ben Bishop made 36 saves for the Lightning.
US women top Australia in Cup opener
Megan Rapinoe had two goals and Christen Press one for the Americans.
Diabetes education
Diabetes education YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, June 9, the 160th day of 2015. There are 205 days left in the year.
Restricting super PAC giving limits free speech
Opinion: Campaign-finance “reformers” think America would be better governed if the government could
Obama failed us in Iraq
Opinion: After the pro-Western government of China was forced to flee to the island of Taiwan in 1949, when
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital James and Lori Campbell, Youngstown, boy, June 7. Erica
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mercer County Housing Authority, 11 a.m., 80 Jefferson Ave., Sharon, Pa.
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Jackie Mason is 87. Actor Michael J. Fox is 54. Actor Johnny Depp is 52.
QUOTE
Opinion: “We’ve seen Sunni tribes who are not only willing and prepared to fight ISIL, but have been
American Pharoah owners racing to cash in
The excitement surrounding the Triple Crown winner will fade quickly.
Grand Slam chatter surrounds Serena
Williams is halfway to the elusive crown, having won the Australian and French Opens.
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: Blessed be the God and Father or our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all
Robin Williams link? Depression tied to Parkinson’s
By Joe Smydo Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH People with depression are at
Tips to prevent childhood injury from falls
By Katie Pak Mayo Clinic News Network ROCHESTER, Minn. When people think of kids and trauma,
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