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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Civil right activist details critical days with MLK tonight at history center downtown

Anyone who witnesses an injustice or unkind act – regardless of how serious or far-reaching – can make a world of difference simply by taking corrective action.


New event aims to bring life back to Youngstown neighborhoods

Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and other organizations are trying to bring life back to the city’s West Side with a new event, and the first in the four-part series took place Saturday.


Tens of thousands in Philly tonight with Pope Francis for music, prayer fest

He spoke at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed, and offered warm and affectionate words of welcome to immigrants and extolled America's founding ideals of liberty and equality..


Cardale Jones leads Ohio State past Western Michigan

Cardale Jones leads Ohio State past Western Michigan.


Buddhist healing evening next weekend in New Castle

The Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St. Ext., will welcome the Gaden Shartes Buddhist Monks on Saturday for an evening of healing. A pot luck dinner will be at 4:30 p.m., and a Vajravidarin Healing Ritual will begin at 7:30.


Run/walk for Habitat for Humanity Oct. 17

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley will host its 16th annual 5K race and 2 mile walk Oct. 17 at Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road.


Austintown, Barry Dyngles ready for Sunday night Queen of Hearts draw

Township officials hope for smaller crowd with attendance requirement being dropped


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Ursuline gets physical in win over Harding

Kimauni Johnson ran for 190 yards for the Irish in the 33-22 victory.


Locals weigh in on Boehner resignation; special elections will decide replacement

Congressional Democrats and Republicans from Ohio praised his work


Williams’ three touchdowns lift Howland to road win over Hubbard

It’s important for opposing teams to know where Victor Williams is on the field when playing Howland.


Niles cops show how realistic ‘toy’ guns can look

Police received a call Thursday afternoon from a resident who stated that a juvenile brandished a handgun after the resident asked him not to trespass in his yard.


Lisbon’s Rutecki soars in return

The senior’s strip and recovery sealed the win late in the fourth quarter.


Coroner’s office identifies body found on porch as Carly Ginnicks

The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office identified the body found on the front porch of 307 Scott Street NE Wednesday afternoon as Carly Ginnicks


Cardinals dominate Wildcats on both sides of ball

The Cardinals scored three first-quarter touchdowns — one on defense — and held the Wildcats (2-3) to five first downs and 103 yards for the game.

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Valley Christian Schools expanding to Warren

Valley Christian Schools, the former Youngstown Christian Schools, will be expanding into Warren next school year, announcing that it will operate a K-6 school in space formerly used by Warren Christian School.


Boardman starts slow, finishes strong

Mario Graziani ran for 129 yards to lead the Spartans past visiting Lorain.


Patty Griffin uses grief on ‘Servant of Love’

By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Songwriter Patty Griffin isn’t discussing her


YPD bids farewell to Detective Sgt. Jose Morales

Retires Friday after 34 years


Fitch offense comes alive against East

Nate Fowler ran for two touchdowns for the Falcons.


Sorority honors black community members

The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter recognized 4-year-old girl’s liver donor.


Kirkmere student wins Kindle in drawing

The city schools food services department offered a Kindle to a student in a drawing


Youngstown considering buying two East Side plaza sites

In recent years, the plazas fell into such disrepair that most of them have been demolished


Youngstown speeding citations decline 9 percent

Citations have been mailed to 1,539 vehicle owners with the rest to be mailed shortly by Optotraffic


Local celebs, others rappel for Beatitude House

Youngstown and Warren mayors John McNally, left, and Doug Franklin rappel down the 195-foot-high Metropolitan Tower building in downtown Youngstown Friday to raise money for Beatitude House, a shelter for homeless and disadvantaged women and their kids.

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Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church closing

The final service will be 3 p.m. Sunday.


RELIGION DIGEST || 50th anniversary

50th anniversary AUSTINTOWN First Free Will Baptist Church of Austintown, 5530 New Road, will


Charters again in spotlight

Opinion: COLUMBUS About a year ago, Dave Yost sent state auditors to 30-some charter schools around the


Send details on animal blessings

Send details on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.


Rev. Joseph DiStefano is new pastor at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

The priest begin his ministry at the church Sept. 1.


5,000% increase in cost of a drug fires up public

Editorial: The long-standing debate over the cost of prescription drugs in the United States compared with


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.07—.11 Aqua America, .71


Donor class isn’t guaranteed return on political investment

Opinion: By Justin Fox Bloomberg View It hasn’t been the greatest of months for multibillionaires out to


Past Life Workshop scheduled

Staff report HOWLAND A Moment for Me Yoga Center, 8309 High St., is presenting a Past Life


birthdays

birthdays Actor Philip Bosco is 85. Country singer David Frizzell is 74. Actor Kent McCord (“Adam


sunday news shows | Guest lineups

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential candidate


Ex-football player gets sex-offender status reduced

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A judge on Friday reduced the sex offender status of a former


Domestic disputes turn into assaults

Two jailed in separate incidents


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


Hyundai recalls 470K Sonatas to replace engines

Associated Press DETROIT Hyundai is recalling nearly a half-million midsize cars in the U.S. to


Economy grew at 3.9 percent rate in April-June quarter

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at an even faster clip in the spring than


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jillena Reynolds and A. Smith, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 24.


Joshua’s Haven sets Valley Alive 2015 on Oct. 4

The event will take place at the ministry's new location.


Buckeyes look to get their offense going

College football’s most interesting quarterback competition continues today when the top-ranked Buckeyes face Western Michigan.


Police: Speed was factor in accident

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police said speed was a factor in an accident on Youngstown’s South Side


Boehner resignation is victory for tea party

Associated Press WASHINGTON Plunging Congress into deeper turmoil, House Speaker John Boehner


church history

church history Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Rayen Ave., will conduct its final


E. coli testing at Lake Newport yields fairly low bacteria counts

One of nine sites showed counts considered unsafe


Audit motivates new Trumbull Transit policy on expense reimbursements

The board of directors of Trumbull Transit, the county’s public transportation agency, has adopted new rules regarding reimbursement of business expenses by employees.


Man pleads not guilty to intimidation

Associated Press PARMA A man has pleaded not guilty to making intimidating comments outside a


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v WaterFire Festival, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.: A full day of art and


Ribbon-cutting set

Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting


Pope mingles with high and low during NYC visit

Associated Press NEW YORK Sweeping through the landmarks of America’s biggest city, Pope Francis


vw emissions cheating EPA to change diesel testing

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday that it will launch


Taste of Hubbard boasts more than two dozen local restaurants.

Sunday's event will raise money for Hubbard Park Meeting House.


UN summit OKs 15-year plan to tackle world’s toughest woes

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS With the bang of a gavel, international leaders approved an


Dispose of unwanted prescription drugs today

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2015. There are 96 days left


Ariz. grand jury indicts suspect in freeway shootings

Associated Press PHOENIX A grand jury Friday indicted a man suspected in four of the freeway


Boardman High School students say "yes" to positive choices

The school hosted its third annual "Yes Fest"


kentucky Clerk says she’s switching parties to join Republicans

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, a longtime Democrat, says she is


Saudis accused of neglect in deaths

Saudis accused of neglect in deaths MINA, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia faced new accusations of


METRO DIGEST || Fun at the Mill

Fun at the mill YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks will host “Old-Fashioned Fall Fun” at


Commissioners hire administrator and grants manager for Trumbull Transit

Mark Hess will earn $65,000 to oversee the county’s public transportation service


Two men accused of Trumbull County robberies as part of sprees

Two men accused of Trumbull County robberies as part of sprees


Sore shoulder sidelines Steelers’ Shazier

The defensive void left by injured inside linebacker Ryan Shazier is so considerable that two players will fill it for the Pittsburgh Steelers.


K’Waun Williams out with concussion

Williams also suffered a concussion on Oct. 12 last season against Pittsburgh and in the Dec. 28 finale at Baltimore.


Most people know that elk, the second-largest member of the deer family, roam widely in the West.

Most people know that elk, the second-largest member of the deer family, roam widely in the West.


Cristen Grimm, Darren Brush plan wedding

GIRARD Cristen Grimm and Darren Brush, both of Masury, are engaged and planning an Oct. 17


Guglielmetti, Pitoscia rite set for June 2016

hubbard Announcing their engagement are Adrianna Guglielmetti and James Pitoscia, both of Hubbard.


Rose meets with MLB commish on reinstatement

Pete Rose has made his case for reinstatement with Commissioner Rob Manfred, who promised a decision by the end of December.


Courtney Aldridge | Tyler Kish

Leavittsburg First Community Church of Leavittsburg was the setting at 3 p.m. July 11 as marriage


Deidre McCullough | A.J. Gerbing

Akron The wedding of Deidre Kathleen McCullough of Redmond, Wash., formerly of Hubbard, and A.J.


Miss Cross, Mr. Plemmons to wed Oct. 24

Erica Cross and Scott Plemmons, both of Orlando, Fla., are announcing along with their families


Tricia Bailey, Weston Sheffel to marry in Oct.

BOARDMAN Jim and Janet Bailey of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of


Wine taste, art show times corrected

Wine taste, art show times corrected YOUNGSTOWN The Parish Life Committee of St. Patrick Church,


Most of you know I’m a bass guy, but this is not to say I don’t enjoy a tug from a trout

Most of you know I’m a bass guy, but this is not to say I don’t enjoy a tug from a trout every once


Sister Jerome Corcoran to receive 2015 Pioneer Award

William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society will host an award program Oct. 2.


Tribe’s Carrasco tosses 1-hitter, strikes out 15

It was his second one-hitter of the season.


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