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East Liverpool CIC takes step to bring electric car plant to Valley
East Liverpool’s Community Improvement Corp. Board of Trustees has signed a letter of intent that is a major first step toward allowing a Baltimore-based electric-car-design business to produce small battery-operated cars in the area.
Bicyclist hit by car and killed on Midlothian Boulevard
Bicyclist hit by car and killed on Midlothian Boulevard
Rainn Peterson will remain with great-grandparents for now
Rainn Peterson will remain with great-grandparents for now
Boil advisory on Yankee Run Road, Lincoln Avenue and Sharon Hogue Road in Brookfield has been lifted
Boil advisory on Yankee Run Road, Lincoln Avenue and Sharon Hogue Road in Brookfield has been lifted
Accident shuts down Midlothian Boulevard and the ramps to Interstate 680
Accident shuts down Midlothian Boulevard and the ramps to Interstate 680
Boardman woman is charged with felonious assault and domestic violence
Boardman woman is charged with felonious assault and domestic violence
New Volkswagen CEO says emissions scandal can be overcome — but at a price
New Volkswagen CEO says emissions scandal can be overcome — but at a price
Two arraigned in Campbell on domestic violence charges
Two arraigned in Campbell on domestic violence charges
Southern Local teacher on leave after being charged in Kansas with a sex offense
Southern Local teacher on leave after being charged in Kansas with a sex offense
Hearing this afternoon will focus on Rainn Peterson's custody
Hearing this afternoon will focus on Rainn Peterson's custody
Teacher sentenced to four years for having sex with students
Teacher sentenced to four years for having sex with students
Dana Concert Band will play Carnegie Nov. 27 with National Festival Chorus
Carnegie Hall is the top classical music venue in North America, and playing there is an honor usually reserved for the world’s top artists.
Coalition urges Youngstown voters to reject the anti-fracking Community Bill of Rights
Coalition urges Youngstown voters to reject the anti-fracking Community Bill of Rights
Plea hearing set for $8.7M Ohio embezzlement suspect
Plea hearing set for $8.7M Ohio embezzlement suspect
Warren Township man accused of stabbing and choking girlfriend
Warren Township man accused of stabbing and choking girlfriend
Custody hearing for Rainn Peterson takes place today
Custody hearing for Rainn Peterson takes place today
Cleveland falls short of expectations and playoffs
What if they had started 14-7 in April and not 7-14?
Jail suicides were the first in more than 12 years
The latest suicide victim was facing eight years in prison for a home invasion.
Canfield starts STEM in kindergarten to "create an interest at first"
Room assembled from materials and supplies that were already within the district
A Mahoning County juvenile court administrator and magistrate filed to run for common pleas court judge
His father is currently a common pleas judge
Speaker says history rips off young people
Jeff Steinberg spoke to East High School students Monday as part of Nonviolence Week
Boardman police investigating Fairfield Drive burglaries
Police say they have a suspect for the Saturday incident
shaker woods Show will have 200 crafters
Staff report COLUMBIANA The 21st annual Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Woods will be Saturday
Kirkmere students eat doughnuts with Dad
The event invited dads and other father figures to Discovery at Kirkmere
Locals eye state golf tournaments
D-II boys and girls district tournaments are today, while D-III boys play Wednesday.
Penguins hope depth will make a difference
Phil Kessel should help take pressure off Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.
Pettine: Browns are not ready to panic
The Browns (1-3) staggered through what’s supposed to be the easier portion of their schedule.
No. 1 Ohio State still unbeaten, but offense has not looked crisp
Billy Price knows all about the angst over Ohio State’s recent performances, and the left guard for the top-ranked Buckeyes has a message for those worried fans.
What a relief: Closer quiet exclamation point for Pirates
The greatest season by a Pittsburgh Pirates reliever began with doubt.
oddly enough
oddly enough Former middle-school students look for missing time capsule INDIALANTIC, Fla.
Coast Guard: Missing ship sank, 1 body found, search continues
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The captain of the 790-foot El Faro planned to bypass
Recovered Bloomfield toddler ‘doing very well,’ sheriff says
Sheriff Thomas Altiere said he’s been told Rainn Peterson, the toddler found Sunday evening after going missing two days from her North Bloomfield home, is “doing very well, a little dehydrated.”
SPORTS digest
YSU finishes second in Schwartz Invitational Warren The Youngstown State women’s golf team
Steelers’ Bryant humbled on return from suspension
Mistakes cost Martavis Bryant a quarter of his second NFL season and slowed his momentum after an electric rookie year.
In-depth news stories on water woes nationwide troubling; action needed
Editorial: Even the most rabid anti- government advocates need clean drinking water to live and good quality
US, 11 countries in Pacific Rim reach trade agreement
Associated Press WASHINGTON Having hammered out an ambitious trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim
Boehner gets out shovel
Opinion: WASHINGTON “I don’t want to leave my successor a dirty barn,” John Boehner, the soon-to-depart
Virus hunter to speak
Virus hunter to speak YOUNGSTOWN Nathan Wolfe, dubbed the “Indiana Jones” of virus hunting,
Would the Republican faithful consider a third-party option?
Opinion: By Sam Tanenhaus Bloomberg View Disillusionment with establishment politics has long been a
Free health fair
Free health fair WARREN A free community health fair, featuring more than 20 agencies serving
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v Lady Gaga: Tonight on “Tonight Show Starring
At least 12 die in flooding in North, South Carolina
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. People across South Carolina got an object lesson Monday in how
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Harrison, Gaye up for Songwriters Hall NEW YORK George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, Jimi
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance meeting, 4:45 p.m.; regular meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
Outdoor activities enhance vision
Q. I used to work for an eye doctor, and when I would give eye tests to some of the patients, I
Grant awarded
Grant awarded YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to the
Calif. governor signs right-to-die legislation
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Monday allowing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.41.89 Aqua America, .71
VW: 8M cars in Europe hit by probe
Associated Press BERLIN Volkswagen says 8 million cars in the European Union are affected by an
Calif. pollution-test site under scrutiny
Associated Press OXNARD, Calif. When Volkswagen opened its gleaming pollution-testing center
Queen of Hearts jackpot winner is bus driver in Trumbull County
Queen of Hearts jackpot winner is bus driver in Trumbull County
Airline pilot dies; co-pilot safely lands
Associated Press SYRACUSE, N.Y. An American Airlines captain became gravely ill and
Oregon shooter ranted about not having girlfriend, official says
Associated Press ROSEBURG, Ore. The gunman who executed nine people at an Oregon community
birthdays
birthdays Actress Britt Ekland is 73. Singer-guitarist Thomas McClary (The Commodores) is 66.
NILES | Income tax
A proposed 0.25 percent increase in the Niles income-tax rate is on the Nov. 3 ballot. The city
Man surrenders 5 tigers to state
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who kept five tigers at his Ohio animal sanctuary surrendered
Two arrested when cops investigate fight, gunfire
One for obstruction, one for drug abuse instruments
Boy, 11, accused of fatally shooting girl, 8
Associated Press WHITE PINE, Tenn. An 11-year-old boy has been charged with murder after he
Umbilical cord study
Umbilical cord study COLUMBUS Clamping and cutting of the umbilical cord happens within 10
Youngstown council will consider replacing its anti-begging law Wednesday
Council to vote on taking ownership of the former Bottom Dollar on Glenwood Avenue
Killer of Warren man, wounding of woman gets 46 years to life in prison
Michael B. Settle, the triggerman in the April 7, 2014, murder of James Levels, 64, and the wounding of Lisa Prater, 49, at Prater’s South Street home, has been sentenced to 46 years to life in prison.
Mill Creek MetroParks board awards contract for Lily Pond improvement project
Project will add observation deck, boardwalks to Lily Pond area
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Oct. 6, the 279th day of 2015. There are 86 days left in the year.
Niles asking for additional quarter percent income tax to help with deficits
Niles is counting on the $900,000-per-year increase in revenue that would result from the 0.25 percent income tax increase to help it recover from its budget deficits.
Trumbull County terminates two contracts with Marucci and Gaffney, files suit
The Trumbull County commissioners have terminated contracts with Youngstown company Marucci & Gaffney for sewer projects the company constructed in Kinsman and Vienna townships and filed a lawsuit in common pleas court.
Train health care professionals to recognize patients at risk for substance abuse
Refer to treatment programs
May meet in two weeks to learn more about the issue
Proposed 'plan of action' to regulate livestock passed
Canfield Arby’s to open this month
The new, franchise-owned Arby’s, located at 13 Talsman Drive, was built with a different facade from its fellow Arby’s restaurants.
‘Love My Career’
‘Love My Career’ YOUNGSTOWN A “Love My Career” social initiative designed to inspire people to
Volunteers sought for afterschool program
Volunteers sought for afterschool program YOUNGSTOWN Bondage Busters, an afterschool program, is
REUNIONS
Brookfield High School Class of 1975 is having its 40th class reunion Nov. 28 at Brewtus Brewing
Chancellor proves his worth to Seattle with game-saving defensive play
Kam Chancellor knocked the ball free from Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson at the 1-yard line.
Slocum expects YSU men to improve
Jerry Slocum feels this year’s team has the ability to surprise some teams on the schedule while making waves in the challenging Horizon League.
High school sports Monday’s results
BOYS SOCCER Poland 7, Niles 0 NILES Poland’s seven goals were scored by Joe Shields, Marcus