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Port authority says budget allows for position to be filled
Port authority says budget allows for position to be filled
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
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
The emojis message on the new Cruze is fully decoded
The emojis message on the new cruze is fully decoded
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
Three face drug charges in Campbell court after Penhale house search
Three face drug charges in Campbell court after Penhale house search
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
Assailant knocks victim's teeth out during armed robbery
Assailant knocks victim's teeth out during armed robbery
REUNIONS
Austintown-Fitch Class of 1973 will have its 60th birthday party Aug. 29 in McMahon Hall at the
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Envoy: Extremists united in offensive
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS A new offensive against the Afghan government and people is
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
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.
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.
Beatitude receives $10,000 for event
Beatitude receives $10,000 for event YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation recently
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.