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Oakhill witness list includes 92 people, including 86 by name
A virtual who’s who of Mahoning County current and former public officials, attorneys from this area and Cleveland, and several members of the Cafaro family ...
Stories published October 28, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Less firewood in northwest Ohio means prices will be higher
Less firewood in northwest Ohio means prices will be higher
Football great Jim Brown seeks 1964 title ring in NY court
Football great Jim Brown seeks 1964 title ring in NY court
Math, reading scores slip for nation's school kids
Math, reading scores slip for nation's school kids
About $23M in marijuana plants seized around Ohio this year
About $23M in marijuana plants seized around Ohio this year
Fighter jets track military blimp drifting over Pa.
Fighter jets track military blimp drifting over Pa.
Wind, rain in the forecast for the Valley today
A Youngstown Streets Department trucks stops traffic On Woodland Avenue just off Market Street after a huge maple tree succumbed to the wind and rain.
UPDATE | Sheriff: School officer fired after tossing student in class
S.C. sheriff fires school officer after class arrest
Howland school officials unveil reorganization plan
Howland school officials unveil reorganization plan
Ex-death row inmate can file wrongful-imprisonment claim
Ex-death row inmate can file wrongful-imprisonment claim
Ohio man gets more than 10 years for child porn possession
Ohio man gets more than 10 years for child porn possession
Mini recalls 86,000 cars to fix power steering problems
Mini recalls 86,000 cars to fix power steering problems
Southwest to end flights from Ohio airport to 3 cities
Southwest to end flights from Ohio airport to 3 cities
Covelli Centre turns small profit during third quarter
For only the second time since it opened a decade ago, the city-owned Covelli Centre finished its July-to-September quarter with an operating surplus.
Pelini: YSU players must embrace change
No Pelini spoke about the changing-culture process for approximately 15 of the 20 minutes that he answered questions Tuesday.
Physical, mental effects linger, hazing victims testify
Both say mental effects of the hazing still linger
Man's 'fascination' with marijuana went up in flames on Budd Street in Masury
Firefighters purportedly found 25 marijuana plants in basement
Balest, Watson lead JFK over Lordstown
Warren JFK and Maplewood will meet in a district final Saturday.
American Legion educates Austintown second-graders about Pledge, military
American Legion to talk to fifth grade students next week about the American flag
South Range tops Crestview in district semifinal
Just when Crestview looked like it might be able to sneak into halftime with the game still scoreless Tuesday night, South Range put the contest out of reach.
Poland school board confirms plan to raze old buildings if bond issue passes
District seeks funds to build new campus-style school
SPORTS DIGEST || Rowdy crowd greets NFL execs in St. Louis
Rowdy crowd greets NFL execs in St. Louis ST. LOUIS A loud and often rowdy crowd greeted NFL
High school roundup | More results from Tuesday
GIRLS SOCCER Division I Canfield 3, Hoover 2 CANFIELD Anita Mancini scored two goals for the
Second person dies in fall from Warren’s Buckeye hi-rise
A second person has died this year as a result of a fall from the a high rise owned by the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority.
KC’s Gordon, Hosmer provide key plays to swing World Series opener
Eric Hosmer hit a sacrifice fly against Bartolo Colon in the 14th and the Royals beat the Mets, 5-4.
Carrie Underwood will return to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Carrie Underwood will come to the Covelli Centre on March 17. Tickets
Disney ‘Fairy Tales’ will appeal to grandparents A dream come true
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Just as the sun rises in the east, seemingly all press
Struthers school board approves 5-year financial forecast
The Board also introduced legislation aimed at preventing discrimination against transgender students.
Ohio lawmakers eye bond issue for water-quality improvements
Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, has a bond plan of his own, calling for $1 billion – $100 million in annual funding over 10 years – for water, wastewater and sewer improvements.
Dana Voice Day scheduled at YSU
The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University will stage Dana Voice Day at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 7 in Bliss Recital Hall.
Oakhill witness list includes 92 people, including 86 by name
A virtual who’s who of Mahoning County current and former public officials, attorneys from this area and Cleveland, and several members of the Cafaro family are on the prosecutor’s list of potential witnesses in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case.
US signals possible escalation in fight against IS militants
Associated Press WASHINGTON Signaling a possible escalation of U.S. military action in the
Cavaliers come up short late against Bulls
Pau Gasol blocked a potential tying layup by James in the closing seconds. Jimmy Butler then broke up an inbounds pass intended for James as time expired.
South Range awards contract for new bus garage
Garage to be paid for with tax increment financing, new school bond funds
Warriors’ Kerr feeling better but not ready to return
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is still experiencing
HALLOWEEN | Scheduled events
Trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween activities in the five-county area as submitted to The
Beijing warns US after ship sails by Chinese-built island
Associated Press BEIJING A U.S. Navy warship sailed past one of China’s artificial islands in
Deputy’s actions against girl prompt civil-rights probe
Deputy’s actions against girl prompt civil-rights probe COLUMBIA, S.C. A girl who refused to
Cortland Bancorp profits grew 28 percent in 3Q
Cortland Bancorp on Tuesday reported net income grew 28 percent to $1.2 million, or $0.27 per share, for the third quarter of 2015.
Union leaders to meet in Detroit today
United Auto Workers Local union leaders will meet in Detroit to see the tentative agreement General Motors and the union came up with late Sunday.
Ohio can shield ID of suppliers of lethal drugs, judge rules
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio can shield the identity of people or entities involved in
Five area prep football teams have clinched playoff berths
Two area high school football teams already have clinched first-round home games in the playoffs.
Inner Circle Pizza: Perfect SLICE
Longtime residents of Canfield may recall when this property was a large field, with a driving range for golfers.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, county
A sommelier’s selections
A sommelier’s selections There are only a few members of the American Court of Master Sommeliers
One of the best
One of the best Mike’s Penn Grille, which specializes in steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches,
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Andrea Staggers, Warren, boy, Oct. 26. MAHONING VALLEY
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Will other retailers follow REI and close on Black Friday?
Associated Press NEW YORK Don’t expect major retailers to follow REI’s move to close its stores
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Martinez files for divorce from Berry LOS ANGELES Halle Berry and actor Olivier
RECORD REVIEWS
CARRIE UNDERWOOD Album: “Storyteller” Grade: B+ Carrie Underwood has always had a great voice,
Movie awards season is still a few months away. But since the Golden Globes announced this week that
Movie awards season is still a few months away. But since the Golden Globes announced this week that
Lawmakers, Obama unite on budget deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Striving to end a cycle of crisis, congressional leaders and the
Fracking affecting cost of firewood in Northeast
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Northeasterners who are digging deeper into their pockets to pay
There is no free lunch
Opinion: A recent New York Times headline read, “Raising Taxes on the Wealthiest Would Pay for Bold Plans.”
Ohio House bill fixes small biz tax issue
The legislation also restores a funding stream for some local school districts
oddly enough
oddly enough Cops: Indiana Jones arrested after 100 mph chase in NY RUSHVILLE, N.Y. Indiana
Halloween cocktails, snacks for a night of fright
By Arthi Subramaniam Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Get in the spirit of the season with Halloween
Speech AND Debate | Local results
Saturday marked the start of the high-school speech season with a tournament at Warren John F.
cleveland Grand jury begins hearing evidence in Tamir Rice case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A grand jury has begun evaluating evidence to decide whether criminal
New autism program
New autism program YOUNGSTOWN The Rich Center for Autism will have a ribbon-cutting and open
Kasich blasts GOP presidential running mates
The Ohio governor said its time to 'educate the American people about the consequences of very bad choices.'
METRO DIGEST || Fatal head-on crash on Raccoon
Fatal head-on crash CANFIELD One person died in a crash in the township Tuesday afternoon on
Controversies pale against need for Mill Creek levy
Editorial: These are the best of times and the worst of times for Mahoning County’s sprawling Mill Creek
GOP’s big majority in the House is more a curse than a blessing
Opinion: Less than a year ago, after Republicans rolled up big majorities in the 2014 congressional
Mahoning County ranked No. 10 in Ohio in new study
Mahoning County ranked No. 10 in Ohio in new study YOUNGSTOWN A recent study by Smart-Asset
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