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Port authority says budget allows for position to be filled

Port authority says budget allows for position to be filled


GM: Cruze a part of Chevy's innovative story

Cruze a part of Chevy's innovative story


Artwork by nursing home residents to compete in statewide show

Artwork by nursing home residents to compete in statewide show


Expert: Fentanyl has contributed to Trumbull OD deaths

Expert: Fentanyl has contributed to Trumbull OD deaths


Effort to buy salt at lower price works

Effort to buy salt at lower price works


PNC Foundation awards grants

PNC Foundation awards grants


Townships seek help to control injection wells

Township seek help to control injection wells


Hudson murder trial enters second day

Hudson murder trial enters second day


Boardman 911 working again

Boardman 911 working again


Youngstown pastor accused of sexual imposition

Youngstown pastor accused of sexual imposition


Rains cancel Greatest Golfer juniors at Mill Creek

A record 65 junior golfers will tee off Wednesday for the third qualifier in the junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley.


Court files allege Sciortino misused county computers 100's of times

Court files allege Sciortino misused county computers 100's of times


Flooding reported on Boardman roads

Flooding reported on Boardman roads


The emojis message on the new Cruze is fully decoded

The emojis message on the new cruze is fully decoded


Flood water closes Farmington Township road

Flood water closes Farmington Township road


Mahoning County public-library committee awards contract for Boardman renovation

Mahoning County public-library committee awards contract for Boardman renovation


Boardman family reports waking up to home burglary

Boardman family reports waking up to home burglary


UPDATE | State auditor says Austintown's financial records are a mess

State auditor says Austintown's financial records are a mess


Not guilty plea in criminal damaging and obstruction case

Not guilty plea in criminal damaging and obstruction case


'Eight is Enough' star Dick Van Patten dies at 86

'Eight is Enough' star Dick Van Patten dies at 86


Three face drug charges in Campbell court after Penhale house search

Three face drug charges in Campbell court after Penhale house search


UPDATE | Boardman Township 911 service is down

Boardman Township 911 service is down


Brookfield trustees change meeting schedules

Brookfield trustees change meeting schedules


UPDATE | More rain adds misery to the Valley

This morning's heavy rains brought flooding to an area near Western Reserve Road and Glenwood Avenue.


Not guilty plea in false alarm and obstruction case

Not guilty plea in false alarm and obstruction case


May unemployment drops to 5.6 percent

May unemployment drops to 5.6 percent


Assailant knocks victim's teeth out during armed robbery

Assailant knocks victim's teeth out during armed robbery


City man wounded in Monday night shooting

City man wounded in Monday night shooting


REUNIONS

Austintown-Fitch Class of 1973 will have its 60th birthday party Aug. 29 in McMahon Hall at the


Dawson trial gets underway today

Dawson trial gets underway today


Fuel the Fight show rescheduled

Fuel the Fight show rescheduled BOARDMAN The third annual Fuel the Fight mega car and motorcycle


Weather Channel takes climate change stance

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The Weather Channel is looking beyond cold


SC governor: Removing Confederate flag will move us forward

SC governor: Removing Confederate flag will defy race hatred Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C.


Cardinal Joint Fire District promotes three to captain

Two men honored by Liberty Mutual Insurance


10-year-old Leetonia Elementary School boy, dad drown during Father’s Day kayaking trip

10-year-old Leetonia Elementary School boy, dad drown during Father’s Day kayaking trip


Scripture, hymns, prayers and reflection highlight interfaith memorial service

Reeds Chapel AME Church hosted the prayer service


Man killed at bar was kicked out

Police say CCW holder shot him when he returned with shotgun


YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE New-play festival winners selected

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two plays have been selected for this year’s Voices of the Valley New


The 0.5-mill, five-year renewal generates about $915,489 a year

Mental health and recovery agencies wait for state budget to learn funding levels


A witness list in the Oakhill criminal-corruption case will be provided by Friday

The two sides agree on protocol for witnesses to hear and see confidential evidence


Merle Haggard concert Thursday at Packard Music Hall is postponed

Merle Haggard concert Thursday at Packard Music Hall is postponed


Man faces charges

Man faces charges BOARDMAN A township man is scheduled to appear in court today after he was


Trial begins in South Side murder case

Victim's mother testifies she hears shots that killed son


Our savvy Scrappers earn Valley’s respect, support

Editorial: Sixteen years ago this week, a group of young, talented – and yes, scrappy – young athletes took


What sounded familiar?

Editorial: Throughout Monday’s editorial on tomorrow’s unveiling of the new Cruze, slogans from Chevrolet


And they're off, slowly, in many directions

Turtle Derby in Lowellville in 54th year


Apple’s about-face was shrewd business move

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Apple’s abrupt about-face on paying royalties for songs during a


Clifford Dobbs of Youngstown raises his hand in prayer during the service.

Clifford Dobbs of Youngstown raises his hand in prayer during the service.


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Sheila E: Tonight on “Jimmy


CORRECTION

CORRECTION In a story Sunday headlined “The New Cruze: The Big Unveil,” the order in which


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Opinion: “Do not associate the cowardly actions of a racist to our Confederate Banner. There is absolutely no


SCRIPTURES

Opinion: “For the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth


‘Max’ tells story of Marine dog in Afghanistan war A four-legged hero

By John Anderson Newsday The title character of “Max” is the “Rambo of dogs,” says screenwriter


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Christine Rogers, Youngstown, girl, June 19.


City school board president requests meeting with state officials

The city school board president wants a meeting with state officials to learn what’s planned for the school district


Cruze rumors swirl while GM prepares for June 24 debut

Rumor has it the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze will come in other versions outside of the sedan for the U.S. market.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cory A. Beight, 27, of 173 Melrose, Boardman, and


US home sales increase in May

Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans bought homes in May, a sign of economic strength that


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Kardashian, West expecting baby boy NEW YORK Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby


Report: MSU’s Powell transferring to YSU

Report: MSU’s Powell transferring to YSU YOUNGSTOWN Michigan State sophomore Jalyn Powell is


Commissioners told about danger at Boardman intersection

Commissioners told about danger at Boardman intersection


LeHarps Road project contract awarded

Trustee notes two recent deaths


Car cruise is a Lowellville summer tradition

Car cruise is a Lowellville summer tradition


Enhanced Care Program announced

Enhanced Care Program announced COLUMBUS Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Monday


Skillet, teapot boost iron intake

Q. When I was eating meat regularly, I was low in iron for several years, although I took iron


Introducing the Trump circus, ‘The Greatest Sham on Earth’

Opinion: Now come Greeks bearing the gift of confirmation that Margaret Thatcher was right about socialist


US says IS suspect in Benghazi attack killed in airstrike

US says IS suspect in Benghazi attack killed in airstrike WASHINGTON An Islamic State operative


Items found in cabin in hunt for prisoners

Associated Press BELLMONT, N.Y. Items recovered from a remote hunting cabin might be linked to


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, June 23, the 174th day of 2015. There are 191 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Campbell cops sniff out hash oil operation

Campbell cops sniff out hash oil operation


Envoy: Extremists united in offensive

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS A new offensive against the Afghan government and people is


FAST FACT

FAST FACT Labus rem hilii ium oma, cone ego prae peremum abuliis quidero bse.


Absurdist drama plays out in Greece

Opinion: The only thing missing last Tuesday was a voice from a bullhorn saying, “Step right up!” And it


Searchers focus on land where woman’s body found

Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio Authorities say search teams are combing the land in southern


Couple arraigned in North Side shooting

Each in jail on 500k bond


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Girard City Council, 7:00 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market


US to provide weapons, forces, aircraft for NATO

Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia The U.S. committed Monday to contribute weapons, aircraft and


Church shootings are reminder of extremists

Associated Press WASHINGTON Confronting extremists, law enforcement in the U.S. has been


USA extends shutout streak

Americans oust Colombia to advance to quarterfinal showdown against China


oddly enough

oddly enough Alaska island dog mysteriously crosses water to mainland KETCHIKAN, Alaska Ed


Low-interest loans for medical school

Low-interest loans for medical school CANFIELD Application forms for low-interest student loans


around the horn | Monday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 13, White Sox 2 MINNEAPOLIS Kennys Vargas went 4 for 4 with a three-run


FAST FACT

FAST FACT Overweight children can develop ‘adult-onset’ diabetes, or Type 2, as young as age 8.


Santander’s big bat ignites Scrappers

Muckdogs surrender 15 runs


GIVING BACK

49ers will be regulars here over next 7 months


Warren man charged with assaulting four people during argument early Sunday in Hubbard

Purportedly punched three men and a woman, causing one of the victims to suffer a skull fracture.


Vanderbilt’s four-hitter produces series lead

Toffey’s double snaps scoreless tie


Beatitude receives $10,000 for event

Beatitude receives $10,000 for event YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently


Tigers dominate Indians again

Cespedes drives in 3 for Detroit


Curbstone Coaches honor spring state champions

The organization recognized state track and field champions as well as Champion’s championship softball team.


Skillet, teapot boost iron intake

Q. When I was eating meat regularly, I was low in iron for several years, although I took iron


Adult diseases now striking children because of poor diet and obesity Pediatric problem

By Megy Karydes Chicago Tribune Once seen only among an older population, adult diseases such as


Sandlot tournament honors Cene’s legacy

Cene Park will hold the inaugural Bob Cene Memorial Tournament this weekend.


Former Champion coach sues over district’s refusal to hire him to coach baseball

The former coach sued the school district over the hiring of someone else to coach the baseball team


notes From Stambaugh Auditorium

New coach: Jim Tomsula, the San Francisco 49ers’ new head coach, has been with the team since 2007.


Browns gamble on Pryor

Former quarterback tries new position


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