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Ohio, Valley react to Paris bombing aftermath
Kasich joins other governors in calling for President Obama to stop the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S.
Stories published November 17, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kasich: Immediate NATO response, troops on ground needed to counter IS attacks
Gov. John Kasich called for international cooperation, including efforts by moderate Muslims, to counter the Islamic State and any future terrorist groups waging war against the West.
Oakhill prosecutors: Tapes don't exist
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case say a judge shouldn’t dismiss the matter as requested by attorneys for two of the defendants who contend not all of the relevant secretly recorded tapes have been turned over to them.
Youngstown police piecing info on Glenwood Ave. tavern shooting
Police say it may have been bad information that led to a shooting late Monday at a South Side bar that left one man dead and five others, including the suspect, wounded.
Kirkmere kids choose to help the hungry this year
Discovery at Kirkmere fifth- and sixth-graders bustled around the Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church’s Family Life Center one morning this week, filling bags with food for the underprivileged.
Boak & Sons workers honored for life-saving efforts at crash site
Don Hutchinson, Cardinal Joint Fire District chief, presented Life Saver awards this week to three Boak & Sons employees for their courageous efforts to save victims of a car accident on Raccoon Road.
Ohio, C; Mahoning County, F when it comes to pre-term births
When it comes to preterm birth rates, Ohio received a “C,” but Mahoning County fared much worse with an “F.”
Plans for bigger GetGo on US 224 moving forward again
Giant Eagle is moving forward with a plan to bring to the township a new GetGo location that will feature a restaurant, convenience store and fueling station.
Canfield students adept at surgical device, thanks to video games
Hilltop Elementary School students on showed their hand-eye coordination skills with surgeon-training technology Tuesday.
Youngstown council to consider spalsh pad legislation
City council will consider legislation Wednesday to pay $140,000 toward the cost of installing splash pads at two city parks.
Mahoning County Courthouse renovation deadline extended
Mahoning County Courthouse renovation deadline extended
Canada will send more trainers to Iraq, but fighter jets will be removed, despite Paris
Canada will send more military trainers to Iraq but remains committed to removing its fighter jets from the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday, sticking with his campaign pledges for the region despite the Paris attacks.
Coalition, France warned of imminent IS attacks day before Paris
Senior Iraqi intelligence officials warned members of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group of imminent assaults by the militant organization just one day before last week’s deadly attacks in Paris killed 129 people, The Associated Press has learned.
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission closed Friday
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission closed Friday
American Medical Association backs prescription drug ad ban
American Medical Association backs prescription drug ad ban
FanDuel suspending daily fantasy sports for NY players
FanDuel suspending daily fantasy sports for NY players
Parole board sets hearing for twice-caught Ohio ex-fugitive
Parole board sets hearing for twice-caught Ohio ex-fugitive
UPDATE | French jets carry out new airstrikes against ISIL, bomb threat cancels German soccer match
French jets carry out new airstrikes against ISIL, bomb threat cancels German soccer match
French hunt 2nd fugitive, launch new airstrikes on ISIL
French hunt 2nd fugitive, launch new airstrikes on ISIL
Mahoning Valley house sales remained stellar in October
Mahoning Valley house sales remained stellar in October
Prosecutors ask judge not to dismiss Oakhill charges
Prosecutors ask judge not to dismiss Oakhill charges
Hannover stadium in Germany evacuated, soccer game canceled
Hannover stadium in Germany evacuated, soccer game canceled
Paris attacks lead Americans to wonder about US safety
Paris attacks lead Americans to wonder about US safety
Russia: Plane brought down by homemade explosive device
Russia: Plane brought down by homemade explosive device
Recall of Girl Scout-branded Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix
Recall of Girl Scout-branded Honey Mustard Pretzel Mix
Youngstown East High School Class of 1970 has reunion lunch Nov. 29
Youngstown East High School Class of 1970 has reunion lunch Nov. 29
State: 4 inmates on hunger strike at supermax prison in Youngstown
State: 4 inmates on hunger strike at supermax prison in Youngstown
Ohio tourism officials unveil state’s brand: ’Find it here’
Ohio tourism officials unveil state’s brand: ’find it here’
Town hall meeting will poll responses from elected officials
Town hall meeting will poll responses from elected officials
Sittenfeld fires away at Strickland and Portman gun votes
Sittenfeld fires away at Strickland and Portman gun votes
Police responded to a shooting reported shortly before 11 p.m. Monday night
The death marks Youngstown's 21rst homicide of 2015.
Poland school board: No levy on March ballot
School district officials say there is a need for major infrastructure repairs at all school buildings.
Ursuline believes in sharing offensive responsibility up front
Ursuline believes in sharing offensive responsibility up front
Hearing on Hollywood Gaming race scheduled for Friday
The investigation of an unusual racing incident should come to an end Friday.
Tressels pledge $1 million for YSU endowment
Jim and Ellen Tressel pledge $1 to expand student employment on campus
Board president stands by commission appointment
Board president points out that commission appointee has worked in many capacities in the district
Hearing for Jacob Larosa began Monday in Trumbull Juvenile Court
A hearing to determine whether Jacob Larosa, 15, will be tried as an adult in the killing his elderly neighbor March 31 in her Cherry Street Niles home, started Monday in Trumbull County Juvenile Court. It will last up to four days.
Christian singer Chapman sets show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman will perform at Stambaugh
‘Wizard of Oz’ at Playhouse
NEW CASTLE, PA. “The Wizard of Oz,” directed by Michael Cavalier, will open Friday at New Castle
No slowing down for Oak Ridge Boys Kings of the road
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. When Kenny Rogers announced that he was
Boardman chain restaurant closes
The Boardman Cheddar’s Casual Cafe, located at 7327 Market St., has closed.
Ohio, Valley react to Paris bombing aftermath
Kasich joins other governors in calling for President Obama to stop the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the U.S.
Strong start against rival doesn’t win Manziel full-time gig
Pettine, Haslam will meet to discuss quarterbacks
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Letter of support
Letter of support WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners have written a letter of support to
Jury trial moved to April for former Jefferson coach accused of sexual misconduct with former players
A jury trial scheduled to begin today in Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court for former Ashtabula Star Beacon Sports Editor and former high school coach Donald McCormack has been reset to April 5.
South Range budget temporarily in the red until cash request is approved
Dunham said he hopes to move toward the one-in-one-initiative
Man arrested in 6 deaths at campsite
Man arrested in 6 deaths at campsite PALESTINE, Texas Six people were killed at a Texas
Energy stocks lead US rally
Associated Press U.S. stocks mounted a broad rally Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak as
Boardman police investigating auto-theft incidents on Meadowbrook Avenue
Two residents reported stolen vehicles; one reported vehicle break-in
Paris attacks weaken US support of Syrian refugees
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Paris attacks are rapidly weakening U.S. support for bringing in
minneapolis Federal probe sought in police shooting
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The mayor of Minneapolis asked Monday for a federal civil-rights
Woman found passed out in car gave cops sister's name
Also escaped from hospital while being treated
Republicans slam Wall Street but are unwilling to regulate it
Opinion: By Paula Dwyer Bloomberg View It came through loud and clear in last week’s presidential debate:
Chamber hires project manager for Route 422 plan
Chamber hires project manager for Route 422 plan YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
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YSU’s Thompson earns Horizon honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior libero Nikki Thompson has
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: MONDAY’s RESULTS and WEDNESDAY’S ENTRIES
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 7 Jezabel’s Charm (Lagunes, G.) $3.00 $2.10 $2.10 4
Resilient Roethlisberger keeps the Steelers rolling
Pittsburgh has an open week before preparing for Seahawks
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 8 a.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: Stephen F. Austin at Northern Iowa. 9 a.m.
Five things YOUNG ADULTSSFlbshould know about buyingSFlbHEALTH INSURANCE
Five things YOUNG ADULTSSFlbshould know about buyingSFlbHEALTH INSURANCE By Lisa Gillespie
Youngstown foundation awards grants to clinic
Youngstown foundation awards grants to clinic YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation recently
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2015. There are 44 days left in the year.
birthdays
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Coconut helps control diarrhea
Coconut helps control diarrhea Q. Earlier this year, I had a bout of irritable bowel syndrome
‘Now you know’ apps seminar to be held
‘Now you know’ apps seminar to be held boardman “Phone apps and social media: Which ones are
Seeking recorder’s post
Seeking recorder’s post WARREN Helen Rucker, who has been on Warren City Council 16 years and
Five Chinese universities sign agreements with YSU
YSU expands reach by signing agreements with five Chinese universities
World leaders vow to boost terror fight
Associated Press ANTALYA, Turkey World leaders vowed Monday to boost intelligence-sharing, cut
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Keith and Michelle Edenfield, Canfield, girl, Nov. 15.
France IDs top Paris attack figure, seeks unity to bomb Islamic State
Associated Press PARIS France identified a 27-year-old Belgian who once boasted about killing
For Lowellville students, learning has its sweet rewards
Lowellville students, parents gather for literacy and math night.
Smart Choice Food
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Agenda Wednesday
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Youngstown will use $500,000 from its wastewater fund to remove asbestos and demolish the rest of the former Wick Six buildings
It faced an $88,000 fine for emissions violations at its wastewater treatment plant
‘McPick 2’ to replace McDonald’s Dollar Menu
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s the Dollar Menu, take two. McDonald’s hopes it has a catchy,
Marriott becomes largest hotel chain in $12.2B deal to buy Starwood
Associated Press NEW YORK Hotel behemoth Marriott International is becoming even larger, taking
TravelCenters of America LLC to acquire Quaker Steak & Lube
TA agreed to acquire Quaker Steak & Lube’s restaurant and related assets for about $25 million.
Hiring of ‘consultant’ for city schools cannot stand
Editorial: Interim Superintendent Stephen Stohla’s refusal to identify the members of the Youngstown Board of
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