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Youngstown planning to launch community policing initiative
Sgt. Pat Kelly stands near one of the new community police unit cars that the city plans to have in operation in June.
Stories published May 28, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Liberty grads ready to face life's challenges with excitement, trepidation
As the Liberty High School Class of 2015 gathered Thursday evening at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown before commencement, friends stood together in twos or in groups, helping one another straighten caps and gowns.
Take a ride back in time this weekend on Henry Ford's vintage aircraft
To board the vintage 1929 Ford Tri-Motor airplane at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport this weekend is to take a step back into America’s classic aviation history.
Attendance foremost on Youngstown's academic distress commission's agenda
Members of the Youngstown School District Academic Distress Commission want additional staffing in place next year to address student attendance.
McNally tells state board he'd oversee Youngstown schools, if asked
Mayor John McNally wants to be actively involved in the process to select a new city schools superintendent and would oversee the district if asked.
Harding graduates 268 tonight
When it comes to their planned majors, shared interests and friendship with each other, you might say that Cara M. Hernon and Olivia M. Woods have good chemistry.
Mahoning commissioners place levy renewal on fall ballot
The Mahoning County commissioners approved a resolution to place on the Nov. 3 ballot a 0.5-mill, five-year renewal levy for the county Mental Health and Recovery Board.
Cause of federal,state raid at Playtronics still unclear
The probable cause remains unclear after a raid that took place at a Youngstown-based gaming supplier’s corporate office, Wednesday afternoon.
Warren man critical after being shot by officer during domestic call
Randall E. Bryant, 45, is in critical condition at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital with one or more gunshot wounds from a Warren police officer after emerging from a house on Harrison Street Northeast carrying a shotgun.
Groundbreaking today for Mooney's $5M renovation project
Nick Blasko considers himself highly fortunate to be receiving what he sees as a holistic education at his beloved Cardinal Mooney High School.
President of St.E's Boardman wins ATHENA Award
And this year’s ATHENA award goes to Genie Aubel, president of Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.
UPDATE: 3 arrested in armed home invasions in Poland Twp.
Poland Township police arrested three people after break-ins at two homes in the township today.
Latest on Hastert: Indictment says he agreed to pay $3.5M
Latest on Hastert: Indictment says he agreed to pay $3.5M
Bishop appoints new superintendent of Catholic Schools for Youngstown diocese
Bishop appoints new superintendent of Catholic Schools for Youngstown diocese
Woman indicted in stabbing death of live-in boyfriend
Woman indicted in stabbing death of live-in boyfriend
Ohio school district under civil-rights investigation
Ohio school district under civil rights investigation
Judge dismisses case from Ohio pair trying to keep pet bear
Judge dismisses case from Ohio pair trying to keep pet bear
Floods in vulnerable Houston no surprise, despite controls
Floods in vulnerable Houston no surprise, despite controls
Chicago Bulls fire coach Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons
Chicago Bulls fire coach Tom Thibodeau after 5 seasons
Hardrock Excavating fined $75K for oil field dumping
Hardrock Excavating fined $75K for oil field dumping
Ground broken today for $5M renovation of Cardinal Mooney HIgh School
Ground broken today for $5M renovation of Cardinal Mooney High School
Former NY GOP governor George Pataki announces 2016 presidential bid
Former NY GOP governor George Pataki announces 2016 presidential bid
Browns to play intrasquad scrimmage Aug. 7 at Ohio Stadium
Browns to play intrasquad scrimmage Aug. 7 at Ohio Stadium
Mahoning commissioners approve renewal levy for county mental health board
Mahoning commissioners approve renewal levy for county mental health board
3 face domestic-violence charges after Youngstown arrests
3 face domestic-violence charges after Youngstown arrests
Poll: Kasich still lagging with potential voters for GOP prez nod
Poll: Kasich still lagging with potential voters for GOP prez nod
Canfield hockey team will host yard sale
Canfield hockey team will host yard sale CANFIELD Canfield High School Hockey Team will host a
Mahoning Cultural Collaborative is sponsoring summer bingo
MCC is sponsoring summer bingo for all ages.
FAA investigates winter safety concerns at Cleveland airport
FAA investigates winter safety concerns at Cleveland airport
Warren police officer shoots man, investigation underway
Warren police officer shoots man, investigation underway
Ursuline wary of sub-.500 regional foe Akron Manchester
The Irish meet the Panthers today at Massillon High School.
Federal and state authorities raid bingo supplier
Youngstown-based company raided by federal and state authorities, serving search warrants into illegal gambling operations
Champion rallies from four-run deficit to advance
Second chances are rarely sweeter than the one Champion freshman Megan Turner received Wednesday.
Hardrock plans to change plea in dumping case
Hardrock Excavating LLC is to change its plea today in federal court in Cleveland
Judge to Rucci: stop using Hotel California name by June 10
New evidence leads to temporary restraining order against the Austintown hotel
Tinkey, Hughes, Youngs are Valley’s regional queens
South Range’s Jordan Youngs has played in six regionals in three sports.
Trumbull deputy gets 30-day unpaid suspension for Facebook post
A hearing officer has issued a 30-working-day unpaid suspension to a Trumbull County Sheriff’s deputy
Three Mahoning Valley tennis players state-bound
Bobby Long and Timmy Cianciola have no idea how good they can be as a doubles team.
2 plead guilty in Firestone Mansion arson; judge wants explanation
Also for spray painting part of Old Mill
FIFA probe targets Cup fraud
The U.S. government launched an attack on what it called deep-seated and brazen corruption in soccer’s global governing body Wednesday.
Ohio lawmakers urged to allow emergency care for pets
The proposed bill prohibits first responders from administering drugs to injured animals without first consulting a licensed veterinarian
SPORTS digest
Phantoms’ Connor earns USHL honors YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms forward Kyle Connor has been
2-time Vindy champ ousted
Staff and wire report NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. Annabelle Day won’t advance to today’s semifinal
NBA Finals matchup set: Cavaliers vs. Warriors
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be June 4 in Oakland, Calif.
Youngstown schools' AFSCME workers reach new 3-year deal
The pact calls for a new health care provider instead of the district being self-insured.
Local officials will critique response to ebola scare last fall
Use information to develop an ebola response plan
3 Mahoning school districts will have new superintendents
Youngstown, Springfield and West Branch will all have new people at respective helms next year
Knitters at Grace UMC share common interest
Craft brings women of many backgrounds together as a family.
Youngstown planning to launch community policing initiative
Sgt. Pat Kelly stands near one of the new community police unit cars that the city plans to have in operation in June.
Ohio Senate leaves tight window for budget compromise
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has laid out a time
Ford recalls nearly 423K vehicles for steering problems
Associated Press DETROIT Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is recalling nearly
Vive la France! Good day for Monfils, Tsonga
All five of the host country’s men in action advanced to the third round.
Warriors close out Rockets; Cavs next
Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 24 points and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years.
PREP SOFTBALL Today’s regional semifinals
Division II REGIONAL SEMIFINAL Canfield (26-4) vs. Jefferson (24-3) When: Today, 5 p.m.
WEDNEday’s MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 12, Rangers 3 CLEVELAND Carlos Santana capped and eight-run third
High school roundup | More results
REGIONAL TRACK AND FIELD DIVISION I AUSTINTOWN Canfield High School’s Andrew Hallof won the
Former Phantom Saad scores as Blackhawks force Game 7
Former Mahoning Valley Phantom Brandon Saad, Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane scored in the second period.
140 species of butterflies flutter through Ohio
By STEPHANIE HUGHES OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Did you know that there are
Help Monarch butterfly
Q. What kind of milkweed can we plant in our area to support the national effort to save the monarch
Vegetable gardening Seeds or plants?
The serious gardener has many choices when putting in a vegetable garden.
Vegetable Gardening
Vegetable Gardening Monday: 6 to 8 p.m. Join us on a site visit to ask questions and learn about
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Steven Tyler not really doing a strawberry farm show WEST WINDSOR, N.J.
Learn to grow veggies
Learn to grow veggies OSU Extension’s free vegetable gardening classes meet every Monday from
Boardman woman faces multiple impaired-driving charges
Amy Sorvillo hasn't had a valid driver's license since 2009
Pentagon: Military mistakenly shipped live anthrax samples
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it is
Kids and vegetables
Kids and vegetables Join the Good Natured Garden Partners program for groups in Youngstown. The
Santorum announces second run for president
Associated Press CABOT, Pa. Conservative culture warrior Rick Santorum launched a 2016 White
Community police initiative about to start
Plans call for one officer to be assigned to each of city's wards
Contest winners honored
Winning students were recognized for their recycling and anti-litter posters.
IS suicide attacks in Anbar province kill 17 troops
Associated Press BAGHDAD As Iraqi forces gathered for a major new offensive to try to take back
Senate back plan to move Ohio primary a week
The state's 2016 primary election would be the second week of March
More than 1,100 people die in Indian summer heat
Associated Press HYDERABAD, India Soaring summer temperatures in India have left more than 1,100
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 28, the 148th day of 2015. There are 217 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Howland school board, special meeting 12:30 p.m., administration office, 8200 South
Neb. lawmakers override veto, ban death penalty
Neb. lawmakers override veto, ban death penalty LINCOLN, Neb. In a climactic political
At least 19 dead in wake of floods in Texas, Okla.
Associated Press HOUSTON Homeowners dragged soggy carpet to the curb and mopped up coffee-
newsmakers
newsmakers Tracy Morgan settles suit with Wal-Mart NEWARK, N.J. Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Theodore M. Moss Jr., 64, of Willingboro, N.J., and
birthdays
birthdays Actress Carroll Baker is 84. Actress Beth Howland (“Alice”) is 74. Singer Gladys Knight
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Aloha (PG-13) A military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career
Obama failing on ISIS front
Opinion: Obama administration critics often charge that the president has no strategy in the war against
IS invasion leads to creation of Christian oasis
Opinion: The news from the Middle East has become so grim I am always looking for a bright spot. So, on a
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Thu: The Muleface Brothers,
Mother pleads not guilty to charge
Mother pleads not guilty to charge WARREN Jodi L. Weaver of Highland Avenue Southwest was
Spay and neuter cats now
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals The kittens are coming. In
“Aquarius” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s the dawning of a new age for David Duchovny
“Aquarius” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s the dawning of a new age for David Duchovny (“The X-Files”), who
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.62 0.28 Avalon
FIFA’s sponsors urged to demand change
Associated Press LONDON FIFA’s sponsorship paymasters are facing mounting calls to put pressure
GOP menagerie makes 2016 primary contest one to watch
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday The Republicans are coming! The Republicans are coming! I spent this
Jobless rate drops in Mahoning Valley
Jobless rate drops in Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted
House must derail fast track to protect Constitution, jobs
Editorial: Many political forecasters are calling for a long hot summer in the halls of the U.S. House of
Can Mitch save the Senate?
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg News Mitch McConnell took plenty of grief last weekend for the
US appeals court rejects Alabama abortion ban based on fetal heartbeat
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A federal appeals court struck down one of the nation’s
Traveling with your dog can cost hundreds
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Having an 80-pound Labradoodle as a travel buddy means B.L. Ochman
METRO DIGEST || No vote on Warren 911
No vote on 911 move WARREN City Council did not decide whether to turn over city police
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