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EGCC extends discounted credit hour rate to private, home-schooled students
The Ohio Department of Education rolls out its Ohio College Credit Plus program this year, but demand for the program’s tuition discounts has already exceeded available state funding, Eastern Gateway Community College trustees said.
Canfield council approves paving, utility projects, reviews dog ban language
Canfield City Council unanimously approved hiring R.T. Vernal Paving of North Lima for resurfacing three city roads at a cost not to exceed $267,518.
Tentative election date set for Tri-State shareholders
Farmers National Banc Corp. and Tri-State 1st Banc Inc. on Wednesday announced a tentative election deadline for Tri-State shareholders to vote on what they want to do with their shares, given the proposed merger with Farmers.
Canfield car dealer charged with forgery, tampering with records
A city car dealer is charged with two felonies alleging forgery and tampering with records.
Boccieri gets 42 of 53 votes from Mahoning Dems to fill Gerberry seat
The Mahoning County Democratic Party’s central and executive committee members strongly backed John Boccieri tonight as their choice to fill the vacant 59th Ohio House District seat.
Roundup, key dates on iPhones, other Apple releases
The Latest: Key dates on iPhones, other Apple releases
Ohio elections chief reissues subpoenas in pot issue probe
Ohio elections chief reissues subpoenas in pot issue probe
Jury selection starts in trial over Ohio policeman’s slaying
Jury selection starts in trial over Ohio policeman’s slaying
New York City to require salt warnings on restaurant menus
New York City to require salt warnings on restaurant menus
Pa. woman accused of setting man on fire ordered to trial
Pa. woman accused of setting man on fire ordered to trial
Ohio leads country in insurance claims for copper theft
Ohio leads country in insurance claims for copper theft
Baby dies, toddler survives after left in hot car in Texas
Baby dies, toddler survives after left in hot car in Texas
Poll: Americans concerned most over China's economic power
Poll: Americans concerned most over China's economic power
Seattle teacher strike keeps kids home on 1st day of school
Seattle teacher strike keeps kids home on 1st day of school
Supreme Court gives UPMC expedited appeal in Highmark battle
Supreme Court gives UPMC expedited appeal in Highmark battle
Appeals court upholds convictions in Ohio forced labor case
Appeals court upholds convictions in Ohio forced labor case
Men face robbery charges after arrest at Southern Park Mall
Men face robbery charges after arrest at Southern Park Mall
OSHP to meet with prosecutor on fatal Ohio van-train crash
Patrol to meet with prosecutor on fatal Ohio van-train crash
Park Vista announces launch of improved, high-tech bedside care
Park Vista announces launch of improved, high-tech bedside care
90-year-old man scares burglar with his .357 Magnum
90-year-old man scares burglar with his .357 Magnum
Motions heard today in Robert Seman death penalty case
Motions heard today in Robert Seman death penalty case
Prayer rally for Youngstown schools set for Sunday downtown
Prayer rally for Youngstown schools set for Sunday downtown
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly
Sharpsville restaurant specializes in pancakes, omelets and burgers BEYOND breakfast
IF YOU GO Where: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Address: 45 S. Walnut St., Sharpsville, Pa. Phone:
Who makes your favorite?
Who makes your favorite? The Burger Guyz have started on their 2016 “hit list.” Send the name of
Church will host annual yard sale
Church will host annual yard sale YOUNGSTOWN Richard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church,
Bonjour from Burgundy!
Bonjour from Burgundy! Drinks Columnist Brian Fry continues his European tour with a look at the
Victorian cast is a natural for fast-paced hit
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players kicked off their
Two 20-millimeter anti-aircraft cannons installed in front of the VFW post
Two 20-millimeter anti-aircraft cannons installed in front of the VFW post
Three candidates are seeking the three recommendations from Mahoning Democrats for a state House seat
The candidates will be ranked based on the number of votes each receive
Mahoning board of elections hires attorney to defend its decision on anti-fracking proposal
Attorney was hired because the board didn’t take the legal advice of the county prosecutor
Former sports editor and coach admits some of his actions with female athletes were ‘inappropriate’
In an interview conducted in August 2014, Donald McCormack, agreed with a sheriff’s detective that his relationships with some of his players were “inappropriate.”
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
“DISNEY INFINITY 3.0: STAR WARS” Grade: B Details: Disney Interactive, for the PlayStation 4,
Gangster film stirs anticipation in Boston Waiting for Whitey
By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON On the streets of South Boston, where the
Sewer upgrade funding bill to be re-introduced
Sen. Brown’s bill would provide $1.8 billion in grants over five years for sewer improvements.
Community members invited to join "Walk Against Heroin" in Youngstown Saturday
Organizer Nicole Walmsley wants to change the heroin-addiction crisis
Youngstown use of cameras meets law requirements, key legislator says
Youngstown use of cameras meets law requirements, key legislator says
Oakhill defense attorneys want judge to allow them to subpoena a confidential witness
The two sides dispute the number of hours of secretly-recorded tapes
Misuse of 911
Misuse of 911 YOUNGSTOWN A West Side woman was issued a citation after misusing 911 early
US stocks surge with boost from China rally
Associated Press NEW YORK The wild ride for investors continued Tuesday. Stocks surged to
Berea prosecutor to decide on assault case against Moeller
The Browns’ offensive line coach is suspended indefinitely.
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew P. Stein, 21, of 4538 Nantucket Drive, Unit 6,
Steelers’ Harrison OK with mentor role
The 37-year-old insists he’s not doing anything different than he was all along.
Ribbon-cutting set for Hospice in Salem
Ribbon-cutting set for Hospice in Salem SALEM A ribbon-cutting at the new location for Hospice
There is a certain spookiness in growing up Italian Catholic
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News I have friends who cannot watch horror movies
Europe in grips of crisis
Opinion: Back when I was in school, I performed a scientific experiment in which I poured a liquid of one
Borrowing hit new high in US in July
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer borrowing climbed to a fresh record in July, the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.72.23 Aqua America, .71
US drilling boom means more brine spills that harm crops, wildlife, water
Associated Press CROSSROADS, N.M. Carl Johnson and son Justin, who have complained for years
New YSU trustee offers an important perspective
Editorial: There was a time when we were dedicated editorially to the proposition that members of Youngstown
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Vanessa Williams to judge pageant ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Three decades after she gave
The list-makers at wallethub.com are at it again. This week, they ranked 2015’s Best Cities
The list-makers at wallethub.com are at it again. This week, they ranked 2015’s Best Cities for
Stephen Colbert debuts on CBS’ ‘Late Show’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Stephen Colbert has officially taken over for
MUSIC REVIEWs
MILEY CYRUS Album: “Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz” Grade: B- At 92 minutes, the new Miley
Farm waste compost facility proposed
A farm waste composting facility is proposed for South Avenue in North Lima.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Sylvia Miles (“Midnight Cowboy”) is 81. Actor Topol is 80. Singer Luther Simmons
oddly enough
oddly enough Missing comma means certain records are off-limits NASHVILLE, Tenn. In the end,
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career and Technical Center school board, finance committee 6 p.m.,
Ohio AG certifies ballot language on term limits
The proposed amendment heads to the state Ballot Board for its initial review before proponents can begin collecting the 300,000-plus names required to place the issue before voters.
YSU kicker Zak Kennedy starts strong
Zak Kennedy spent eight months preparing for his first collegiate field goal and it still snuck up on him.
Sunday
Sunday vCleveland Browns vs. New York Jets at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. 1 p.m.
Facing felony charges
Facing felony charges BOARDMAN A Lordstown man faces felony drug charges after township police
Teen charged over text threat
Associated Press VERMILION, OHIO Police say a 14-year-old student in northern Ohio has been
YSU notebook
Butting in: Youngstown State coach Bo Pelini got pranked during the Missouri Valley’s weekly coaches
Ky. clerk who fought gay marriage is freed from jail
Associated Press GRAYSON, Ky. The Kentucky county clerk jailed for refusing to issue marriage
Niles schools and police tighten rules, enlist FBI after second threat
Niles schools and police tighten rules, enlist FBI after second threat
Awana Clubs nurture the mind, body and spirit
Grace United Methodist Church, Warren, is starting the ministry
Pope simplifies process to annul marriage
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis radically reformed the process for annulling
13 named to Cleveland’s community police commission
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s mayor has named the 13 members of a new commission that
Youngstown school board revises suicide prevention, service animals policies
The animal policy, first adopted in 2013, delineates the rights of students with service animals in accordance with federal policy.
UN warns Hungary it faces wave of 42K more migrants
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary Leaders of the United Nations refugee agency warned Tuesday
Sister act: Serena beats Venus to move closer to history
If Serena Williams would feel sympathy for any opponent standing in the way of her pursuit of tennis’ first true Grand Slam in 27 years, it might very well be her sister Venus.
McCutchen helps Liriano end losing streak vs. Reds
Another winning record clinched? Ho-hum. The Pirates don’t celebrate such things anymore.
Elizabeth surpasses Victoria’s long reign
Elizabeth surpasses Victoria’s long reign LONDON Queen Elizabeth II has reached a major
Boardman volleyball team wins final three games vs. Fitch
Krista Johnson had 21 kills and 18 digs, Katie Platt registered 11 points, 53 assists and three aces and Courtney Platt added 16 digs to pace the Spartans (4-2, 2-1).
Meade's duties include managing and coordinating medical care
Meade's duties include managing and coordinating medical care
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2015. There are 113 days left in the year.
Chick-fil-A plans a party at its Wednesday grand opening in Howland
Chick-fil-A plans a party at its Wednesday grand opening in Howland
Clippers take Brookfield Invitational
Columbiana’s Jared Wilson outdueled Girard’s Mark Standohar for medalist honors on Tuesday and Wilson’s Clippers took the team title in the 14th annual Brookfield Golf Invitational.
Clinton: I’m sorry about private email
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton apologized Tuesday for her use of a private
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