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

Valley to claim $24M from state for capital improvements

About $24 million from the proposed Ohio capital budget is coming to the Mahoning Valley with $14 million of it going to Youngstown State University.


10 residents named to panel to choose MetroParks board member

Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr., the appointing authority for the Mill Creek MetroParks board, announced Tuesday the names of 10 community members who will help him select the next park board member.


At the monthly Canfield contra dances, no one gets left out

Inside the Dublin Grange Theatre, the warm and upbeat folk music and lively chatter were in contrast to the unseasonably cold weather outside.


Youngstown distress commission chair almost quit amid legal wrangling, delays

The new city schools academic distress commission will meet today – about four months after its inaugural meeting originally was scheduled.


Girard speed-cams will just take money from 'poor working slobs,' one driver contends

Brian Golden, a truck driver who often travels through Girard, is not pleased with city council’s approval of hand-held speed cameras.


Boardman offers new service: online sales meeting place

The township next week will begin offering a new service to residents: a safe location for them to exchange items purchased online.


Kids can learn about managing money at library programs this month

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is featuring free programs this month that teach financial literacy.


'The Bike Doctor' can tell what ails your equipment from afar

Tucked away in the back of the Outdoor Recreational Equipment store is the workshop of “The Bike Doctor,” a master bicycle mechanic with five decades of experience in bicycle repair and maintenance.


Judge Rusu announces MetroParks selection committee members

Judge Rusu announces MetroParks selection committee members


Canadian turtle smuggler receives 5 years in prison

Canadian turtle smuggler receives 5 years in prison


New steps to help people with disabilities and student loans

New steps to help people with disabilities and student loans


NCAA Tournament announces $8.8B deal with CBS, Turner extended through 2032

NCAA Tournament announces $8.8B deal with CBS, Turner extended through 2032


Portion of Himrod Avenue to be closed 45 days beginning Monday

Portion of Himrod Avenue to be closed 45 days beginning Monday


At least $6.3M in Valley projects make capital proposal list

At least $6.3M in Valley projects make capital proposal list


Reminder: ODNR wildlife division to release rainbow trout Thursday in Lake Glacier

Reminder: ODNR wildlife division to release rainbow trout in Lake Glacier on Thursday


Ohio to license pharmacy technicians, limit painkillers

Ohio to license pharmacy technicians, limit painkillers


Flint, Mich.'s latest conundrum? People aren't using enough water

Flint, Mich.'s latest conundrum? People aren't using enough water


US stocks rise broadly, led by gains in the energy sector

US stocks rise broadly, led by gains in the energy sector


Poll: Most voters unimpressed with anyone running for president

Poll: Most voters unimpressed with anyone running for president


Ohio bill would let pastors deny performing gay marriages

Ohio bill would let pastors deny performing gay marriages


Western Reserve Port Authority committee meets Wednesday

Western Reserve Port Authority committee meets Wednesday


Music producer David Gest, ex-husband of Liza Minelli, dies in London at 62

Music producer David Gest dies in London at 62


Maurice Clarett to speak Thursday at Cardinal Mooney's YES FEST!

Maurice Clarett to speak Thursday at Cardinal Mooney's YES FEST!


REUNIONS


Senior group meeting location correction

Senior group meeting location correction 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. today at


New Youngstown Academic Commission has its first meeting Wednesday

New Youngstown Academic Commission has its first meeting Wednesday


Ortho to drop chemicals linked to bee declines

Ortho to drop chemicals linked to bee declines


Ohio's $2.6B capital budget unveiled today

Ohio's $2.6B capital budget unveiled today


Gunfire prompts lock down, shatters Cleveland school’s window

Gunfire prompts lock down, shatters Cleveland school’s window


Abortion-related proposals in Ohio raise privacy questions

Abortion-related proposals in Ohio raise privacy questions


PSU Shenango spring production canceled

PSU Shenango spring production canceled


Technically, not news: Wallet taken from unlocked car parked at mall

Wallet taken from unlocked car parked at the mall


State gives approval for Candywood Whitetail Ranch to begin operations

State gives approval for Candywood Whitetail Ranch to begin operations


AP News Break: Navy flyer describes spotting island castaways

Navy flyer describes spotting island castaways


Father Bonnot of Struthers to speak Wednesday on pope's encyclical

Father Bonnot of Struthers to speak Wednesday on pope's encyclical


Local auto sales up slightly in March

Local auto sales up slightly in March


Youngstown police investigating South Side home burglaries

Youngstown police investigating South Side home burglaries


Weathersfield Township trustees meet tonight

Weathersfield Township trustees meet tonight


Ohioan accused of shooting officer said behaving erratically

Ohioan accused of shooting officer said behaving erratically


Finance officials facing a chronically weak global economy

Finance officials facing a chronically weak global economy


Fire destroys vacant Parkwood Avenue home

Fire destroys vacant Parkwood Avenue home


Felony veterans court forthcoming

Judge Shirley J. Christian will be presiding over a new felony veterans court.


Focused, prepared

Penguins rebound from shaky effort


At long last, Barrett stands alone as OSU’s top QB

He’s enjoying his first injury-free spring


YPD nabs three on gun charges, OSHP also makes gun arrest

All four arrests come in separate traffic stops


Youngstown Symphony Orchestra 2016-17 season Our musical roots

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 90th anniversary season will pay


Albino raccoon seen again, species confirmed

Albino raccoon sighting update


From E. Palestine to OSU

3-year Phantoms defender moving on


Equal Pay Day sets reminder: gender pay gap exists

The gender pay gap exists and it impacts not just society, but the economy, researchers say.


Pirates pound Verlander

Bottom of Pittsburgh order produces 10 hits


Police respond after man threatens suicide via Facebook

Man charged with one felony and two misdemeanors after police standoff


Bryan Adams coming to Covelli

Staff/wire report YOUNGSTOWN Bryan Adams will return to Youngstown on Sept. 13 for a concert at


Gordon raises another red flag

Recent drug test sparks concern


Whose morality, ethics?

Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland In a recent interview for the BBC2 series “Inside Obama’s White House,”


SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 14-2 Source: National Hockey League

Pittsburgh Penguins’ record in last 16 games of regular season.


BUSINESS DIGEST || Investigators visit Panama Papers firm

Investigators visit Panama Papers firm PANAMA CITY Panamanian prosecutors visited the offices of


ODOT will have busy road work season

This year’s construction schedule includes many major bridge replacements.


The Mahoning Valley is seeking $27.8 million from the Ohio Capital Budget

The budget will be unveiled today


Bringing Buckley home

A soldier missing for 53 years comes home to finally be laid to rest


Mahoning Valley requests for Ohio Capital BUDGET funding The Mahoning Valley is seeking nearly $28 million from the state for the following projects:

OrganizationProjectLocationEstimated CostRequested Board of Mahoning Southwest Lake Milton Water


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, April 12, the 103rd day of 2016. There are 263 days left in the year.


Open house at school

Open house at school SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional Health System’s School of Nursing, 740 E. State


oddly enough

oddly enough Police: ‘Hamburglar’ breaks into Five Guys restaurant WASHINGTON Authorities say


Patient should talk to doctor about interest in discontinuing anti-epileptic medication hed

Mayo Clinic News Network Dear Mayo Clinic: I was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago at the


Dialogue on race, infant mortality set

Dialogue on race, infant mortality set YOUNGSTOWN The kickoff event of A Community Dialogue on


Tressel foresees better season

YSU president says Pelini has more to work with this fall


Candidates with muscle could change GOP convention rules

Associated Press WASHINGTON With the Republican nominating convention less than 100 days away,


Teacher appointed to academic commission

School board president appoints teacher to academic distress commission


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Wayne Newton: Tonight on “Tonight


Insects flourish after mild winter

Insect emergence is early this spring following a mild winter.


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 1 p.m. (Root) (WNIO-AM 1390) (WLLF-FM 96.7) MLB: Pirates at Tigers. 2:30 p.m.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica and Vincent Franceschelli, Canfield, girl, April


Man faces charges

Man faces charges BOARDMAN A Struthers man is charged with burglary and disorderly conduct after


PNC Market Outlook shows moderate economic growth

Northeast Ohio’s economy, which includes Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown metro areas, is steadily inching forward.


Gathering Place provides outlet for seniors

Lord of Life Lutheran Church sponsors the community outreach.


Cost to repair Newton Falls Community Center: $1.7 million

There’s black mold, a “serious and life-threatening” electrical problem, and need for repair or replacement of nearly every part of the building


mahoning valley race course

mahoning valley race course MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $9,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $4,000 1


Pirates’ math specialist to speak at Grove City

Pirates’ math specialist to speak at Grove City GROVE CITY, PA. Dan Fox, director of Baseball


Judge orders evaluation

Judge orders evaluation WARREN A judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Arthur A.


MetroParks meeting again draws large crowd

Community members sound off to park board


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Mercer County Housing Authority, 11 a.m., Mercer County Housing Authority, 80


Read NCAA lips: No new bowls

Ban set for three years


Cavs capture top seed in East Conference

James scored 34 points with six rebounds and six assists in just three quarters, Kyrie Irving scored 35 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs


Poll: Some key gaps in Americans’ knowledge about Zika virus MOSQUITO THREAT

By LAURAN NEERGAARD and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans don’t know a


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS The Weeknd, Bieber earn Billboard Music Award nominations LOS ANGELES It’s a sweet


Ex-Mahoning County auditor to be sentenced May 19 after pleading guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor

He admitted in a plea deal to using county computers for a couple of campaign fundraisers


Sanders lags in delegates and votes but leads in likability

Associated Press WASHINGTON Bernie Sanders is still behind when it comes to delegates and votes,


Spring cleaning: your makeup bag

Mayo Clinic News Network There’s something lurking at the bottom of your makeup bag, and it’s not


Valley broadcaster enjoyed tipping his cap

Caparanis spoke to Curbstone Coaches


birthdays

birthdays Musician Herbie Hancock is 76. Musician John Kay of Steppenwolf is 72. Youngstown native


Goldman Sachs, US reach $5B settlement

Related to sale of mortgage-backed securities leading to 2008 meltdown Associated Press


Paris-Brussels nexus is extremist ‘supercell’

Associated Press PARIS The number of people linked to the Islamic State network that attacked


Poll: On range of issues, Clinton edges Trump

Associated Press WASHINGTON In an early general- election warning for Donald Trump, Americans


Sanders owes Clinton an apology for dig about her qualifications

Opinion: By Michael A. LINDENBERGER The Dallas Morning News It’s easy to say things you don’t mean in a


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.740.37 Aqua America, .71


Keep marijuana out of the constitution of Ohio

Editorial: Just five months after Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a constitutional amendment to legalize


Make Youngstown event scheduled for mid-April

The event is open to the public.


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