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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cuyahoga judge grants defense attorneys extension in Oakhill case
The judge overseeing the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case agreed to give attorneys for the defendants an additional month to file motions to challenge the trial location in Cuyahoga County.
Hubbard mourns Cody Pitts in high school gym today
Sun broke through for the first time in days Wednesday and, while most communities embraced the warmth and light, hundreds here spent their afternoon in the Hubbard High School gymnasium mourning a death.
Youngstown budget about $20M more than 2014
The city administration’s proposed $179.7 million budget for 2015 is about $20 million more than what the city spent last year.
Drilling company asks to resume activity at Weathersfield well near seismic events
American Water Management Services Inc. asked a state panel Wednesday to allow it to resume operations at a Trumbull County injection well after seismic activity near the site last year.
New tech lights being installed in Canfield
Crews were installing new traffic lights at U.S. Route 224 and the Village Green Wednesday.
Poland trustees take action on several projects
Township trustees are moving forward on several projects.
YSU trustees combine 2 posts, honor 2 departing members
Youngstown State University trustees approved combining three student-affairs posts into two new ones at their meeting Wednesday, for an estimated savings of $135,000 a year.
New Middletown Navy reservist attends pentagon event
Dr. Joseph A. Ortenzio Jr., a retired chiropractor and Navy Reserve senior chief petty officer, and his wife, Nancy, were among some 100 people from around the country invited to attend the kick-off of the Navy Reserve Centennial celebration at the Pentagon on March 2.
Soles4Souls provides more than shoes to needy
For many people, going barefoot is a choice. For others, it is their only option.
Attorney wants robbery counts separated in murder of South Avenue store owner
A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge is expected to rule shortly on a motion filed by the attorney of a man accused of killing a South Avenue store owner to sever aggravated robbery counts in his trial.
Man seriously injured in shooting this evening
City police are at the scene of a shooting on Linwood Avenue.
Pennsylvania inmates argue state has illegal execution plans
Pennsylvania inmates argue state has illegal execution plans
UPDATE | Police: Unfounded report of shots at rapper Lil Wayne home
Police: Unfounded report of shots at rapper Lil Wayne home
Global outage shuts down Apple's iTunes, App stores
Global outage shuts down Apple's iTunes, App stores
Ohio expects to get at least 4 teams in NCAA Tournament
Ohio expects to get at least 4 teams in NCAA Tournament
Virgin sued for $300 million in dispute over cruise line
Virgin sued for $300 million in dispute over cruise line
NASCAR reinstates Kurt Busch and grants him waiver for Chase
NASCAR reinstates Kurt Busch; grants him waiver for Chase
Ohio Air Force base preparing to move presidential planes
Ohio Air Force base preparing to move presidential planes
Official: Average Wall Street bonus rises to nearly $173,000
Official: Average Wall Street bonus rises to nearly $173,000
Lowellville Board of Education cancels special board meeting
Lowellville Board of Education cancels special board meeting
Ex-Ohio lawmaker sees early prison release denied a second time
Ex-Ohio lawmaker sees early prison release denied a second time
Ohio bill would increase penalties for school employees having sex with students
Ohio bill would increase penalties for school employees having sex with students
Deep doo-doo: Pa. man rolls in dog poop to try avoiding arrest
Deep doo-doo: Man rolls in dog poop to try avoiding arrest
UPDATE | Crews finishing up traffic-signal work today in Canfield
Crews finish traffic-signal work in Canfield
Company seeks to resume Weathersfield well operations
Company seeks to resume Weathersfield Well operations
Ohio Supreme Court says judge’s jury scolding violated rules
Ohio Supreme Court says judge’s jury scolding violated rules
Hubbard chief: 'If justice can be had, we're going to get it.'
Hubbard chief: 'If justice can be had, we're going to get it.'
Canfield police informing residents about traffic-signal construction today and Thursday
Canfield police informing residents about traffic-signal construction today and Thursday
Motion to suppress statement withdrawn in homicide case
Motion to suppress statement withdrawn in homicide case
Utah set to bring back death sentence by firing squad
Utah set to bring back death sentence by firing squad
Official: 11 service members missing in crash presumed dead
Official: 11 service members missing in crash presumed dead
Ohio charities get nearly $183,000 left from Kasich inauguration
Charities get nearly $183,000 left from Kasich inauguration
Youngstown street department temporarily filling potholes
Employees are working 12-hour shifts weather permitting
Trimmer, West Branch back in regional final
The West Branch girls basketball team has relied on point guard Melinda Trimmer on occasion throughout her historic high school career.
Youngstown school board welcomes Inspiring Minds
Inspiring Minds will bring its summer and after-school programming to the city schools
Canfield duo, teammates chasing state titles
Canfield’s Georgio Poullas and C. J. Frost wrestle each other almost every day during the wrestling season.
Mill Creek eyes $145K in savings this year
The Mill Creek MetroParks has a new budget for 2015 that includes about $145,000 in savings from cuts.
Girard takes out Rootstown, clinches district final repeat
Second-seeded Girard will face top-seeded Ursuline for the district championship.
Springfield holds off Lisbon in a thriller
Eric Fender’s club gutted out a 55-53 triumph that went down to the final sequence.
YDC employees, families of residents to testify at Columbus hearing
Sister says her brother, at YDC 29 years, has the mentality of a 3-year-old, is nonverbal, autistic and has obsessive-compulsive disorder, developmental delays and behavior outbursts that are well-managed at YDC. He would not survive someplace else, she said.
Man tells judge he mailed drugs to girlfriend in Mahoning jail for 'love'
Receives prison sentence of more than two years
Chemistry plays critical role in Phantoms’ success
Coaches will tell you a hockey team’s makeup is just as important as its talent level.
RECORD REVIEWS
Madonna Album: “Rebel Heart” Grade: B+ Madonna’s 13th studio album, “Rebel Heart,” beats with
Burghill man pleads guilty to threats against Betras
Charles J. Reighard has pleaded guilty as charged in federal court to threatening Atty. David Betras, Mahoning County Democratic Party chairman.
College discovers, will display a trove of WWII posters SIGNS OF WAR
Staff report GROVE CITY, Pa. An exhibition of vintage World War II propaganda posters that were
Trumbull sanitary engineering director resigns
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda said he regrets that Rex Fee, one of the key members of the team that has built $70 million in Trumbull County sewers the past eight years, has resigned.
METRO DIGEST || Candlelight vigil in Hubbard
Candlelight vigil HUBBARD Friends of Cody Pitts plan a candlelight vigil for 8 p.m. Thursday at
Canfield Fire adding vehicles while continuing third fire house talks
Two new trucks to be delivered next year, backup ambulance part of new acquisitions
Proponents say legal weed would bring big money to Ohio communities
Proponents say legal weed would bring big money to Ohio communities
Major Boardman library upgrade planned
A proposed $627,110 upgrade of the Boardman public library would include an outdoor adult reading terrace and a children’s garden.
YSU trying to raise funds to expand robotics competition
Travis Bernard, left, and William Stephenson, both seniors at South Range High School, line up their robot during Tuesday’s 18th annual Northeast Ohio Robotics Education Program Competition at Beeghly Center on the Youngstown State University campus. Eighteen teams from 11 schools in Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage and Lake counties competed.
Economist says Valley recovers, but not fast enough
Continued decrease in unemployment and an increase in employment
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Stunning trades steal spotlight from free agents
Monster deals sending Jimmy Graham to Seattle and Sam Bradford to Philadelphia stole the spotlight from free agent signings.
Youngstown man arraigned in Campbell court
A Youngstown man appeared in Campbell Municipal Court on a drug charge, Tuesday morning
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio home pelted by eggs for a year; police can’t crack case EUCLID An 85-year-
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve
Former OSU WR signs with Browns
The 28-year-old grew up in Canton, played at Ohio State and is very familiar with the Browns’ storied and stained tradition.
No headband? No prob for LeBron, Cavaliers
Even without his trademark headband, LeBron James had 27 points and took over sole possession of the Cavaliers’ career assists record.
Food, family and friends
“You’ve got to go try my friend’s place, he has unbelievable food,” chimed Rocco. “He owns a Middle Eastern restaurant in New Castle.”
Champion Buckeyes get back to ‘Grind’
There’s a three-headed quarterback controversy brewing at Ohio State.
Free-agent acquisition Floyd may need surgery
Gavin Floyd’s comeback season could be over before it started.
DIVISION IV DiSTRICT SEMIFINAL @ grand valley Warren JFK 48, Bristol 27
ORWELL Zack Usher scored 13 points and Isaac Carrino added 12 for the Eagles. Warren JFK led by
Around the NHL | Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 3, SO RALEIGH, N.C. Ryan Johansen had the only goal in the shootout,
Pirates’ Liriano sharp in victory over Reds
Pittsburgh is getting a look at what a healthy Francisco Liriano can do on the mound.
Curbstone basketball event coming April 12
Curbstone basketball event coming April 12 Boardman The Curbstone Coaches boys and girls all
Business breakfast
Business breakfast COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will host a business
US going in wrong direction with patent litigation process
Opinion: By Todd E. GILLENWATER CQ-Roll Call In the United States, protecting intellectual property is a
Clinton: I should have used government email account
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Confronting a growing political furor, Hillary Rodham Clinton
Ferguson police study flawed
Opinion: The U.S. Department of Justice issued two reports last week, both growing out of the Ferguson, Mo.,
WORLD DIGEST || IS video purports to show killing of spy
IS video purports to show killing of spy BEIRUT The Islamic State group released a video Tuesday
Ohio controlling board approves money for export promotion
Ohio controlling board approves money for export promotion
Women entrepreneurs bill introduced in Ohio House
HB 103 would prompt further discussion and policy changes to support women in the workplace
Video threatens university’s progress
Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. Almost a generation ago, the University of Oklahoma set out to
Petraeus gets a tap on wrist
Opinion: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Retired U.S. Army general and former CIA chief David H. Petraeus
Ohio gang leader gets 99 years in prison
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland man who authorities say is a leader of Ohio’s fastest
Time to investigate Clinton
Opinion: By Kevin R. KOSAR CQ-Roll Call Recent press revelations indicate that Hillary Rodham Clinton
METRO DIGEST || Suicide suspected in Warren
Suspected suicide WARREN Police believe suicide is the reason a 51-year-old resident of an
For Hillary, questions still swirl
Opinion: WASHINGTON For what she says is the sake of “convenience” — who wants to have to fiddle with two
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Attorney general should extend successful demolition program
Editorial: By any measure, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s unusual housing demolition program has been a
Ferguson, Mo., City manager out after Justice report
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. The Ferguson City Council on Tuesday evening unanimously
newsmakers
newsmakers Jury finds Pharrell, Thicke copied for ‘Blurred Lines’ song LOS ANGELES A jury
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.73 .07 Avalon
birthdays
birthdays News correspondent Sam Donaldson is 81. Singer-keyboardist Mark Stein of Vanilla Fudge
Target lays off 1,700 workers
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Target Corp. said Tuesday that it is laying off 1,700 workers and
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown Community School board, 7:30 a.m., 50 Essex St. Struthers school
Ohio bill would allow workers’ compensation for police PTSD
Associated Press COLUMBUS Emergency responders with post-traumatic stress disorder could be
Some Cruze vehicles recalled
General Motors recalled 2,062 Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze vehicles.
Newton Township man accused of pointing rifle at deputy, asking to be shot
Joshua G. Santone is accused of pointing a weapon at a Trumbull County sheriff’s deputy in February and asking to be shot.
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