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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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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