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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fishing, friendship stand test of time
The Arkansas heat was roasting as two outdoors writers shook hands on the pavement at the entrance to the Little Rock airport. They promised they would get together soon to go fishing, and then parted for their flights home. The year was 1984.
Cameron High School’s wildflower meadow
When Cameron, W.Va.’s new high school opened in 2012, it was touted as a state-of-the-art facility, perhaps the best in the state. It was truly a big deal in this small rural community.
1 person killed in crash this evening in Newton Falls
One person was killed in a one-vehicle crash at about 6:45 p.m. today on state Route 534 north of state Route 5.
Hundreds turn out for Youngstown schools bookbag giveaway at Covelli
A single sentence that 8-year-old Nahzyia Moses uttered may carry simplicity on the surface, but it goes a long way toward expressing what many school officials, education proponents and others hope students in the Youngstown City Schools will achieve this year – as well as the district itself.
Rain-drenched Spanish Heritage festival will forge on
Despite inclement weather Friday and Saturday keeping down attendance at the sixth annual Youngstown Spanish Heritage Festival, organizers say they plan to continue the yearly celebration.
Canfield couple target Target's restroom policy
A Canfield couple stood along a busy stretch of Boardman-Poland Road on Saturday, protesting what they say is an unsafe bathroom policy at Target stores.
Body found in Youngstown fruit cellar after daughter reports no contact from dad
A 53-year-old Palmer Avenue man whose decomposing body was found by police in a fruit cellar of his basement shortly after 11 p.m. Friday was killed with a knife or cutting instrument.
Tonight's OVI checkpoint cancelled
The OVI checkpoint scheduled for tonight has been cancelled due to the forecast of possible severe thunderstorms through the early morning hours of Sunday.
Miss Begezda, Mr. Smith set wedding date
Allison Begezda and Brett Smith, both of Austin, Texas, are engaged and planning an Oct. 1 wedding.
Miss Ponziani, Mr. Trolio plan Nov. wedding
STRUTHERS David and Nancy Ponziani of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Battee, Mr. Washington will marry
GIRARD The Rev. Cicero and Michelle Battee of Girard are announcing the engagement of their
Date for Smith, VanOudenhove wedding told
Kim and Ken Smith of Sarver, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Smith, and
Caitlyn Marrs, Robert Clyde are engaged
STRUTHERS Robert and Linda Clyde of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their son, Robert
YSU receivers seem to be catching on
YSU’s wide receivers are showing flashes of what they can bring to the table this fall.
Trump to talk foreign policy at invite-only event at YSU
The event is by invitation only with about 350 expected to attend
Polls show Strickland trails Portman in Senate race
Strickland says he feels good even though polls show him trailing
SPORTS DIGEST || LeBron signs $100 million deal with Cavs
LeBron signs $100 million deal with Cavs LeBron James has signed his three-year, $100 million
Supply chain issue impacts Cruze delivery, Saturday production
An unnamed supply chain issue canceled Saturday production and suspends 2017 Cruze delivery.
Browns fall to short-handed Packers
RG3 went 4 of 8 for 67 yards with an interception in a quarter of action.
Judge blocks Ohio from cutting funding for Planned Parenthood services
The state law called for blocking funding from specified programs to groups that perform abortions or have contracts or are affiliated with providers of such services.
Ledecky caps historic run with world record in 800 freestyle
Katie Ledecky shattered her own mark in the 800-meter freestyle Friday night.
KINGS summer day camp nurtures well-rounded students
Kings Kamp took place at E.B. Family Life Center in Youngstown
Good at being BAD
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Give Meryl Streep her due: She’s mastered drama and
Meyer’s Buckeyes have holes to fill
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has reason to feel a little unsettled.
2016 Summer OLYMPICS | Recaps of Friday’s other events in Rio
WOMEN’S SOCCER U.S. falls; Solo sounds off on Sweden’s tactics BRASILIA, BRAZIL Taunted by
Mall Makeover
Staff report NILES The Eastwood Mall Complex has a multi-million-dollar project underway that
Exec predicts decrease in scripted TV shows
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Television viewers know there’s a
Car show gallery talks at Tyler History Center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s next monthly open house at the
Record Reviews
Wild Beasts Album: “Boy King” Grade: B Wild Beasts live up to their name on the potent “Boy
Frackfree to tell state to shut down some Valley injection wells
Frackfree Mahoning Valley will ask the governor and the chief of the Ohio Department Natural Resources to stop the use of three injection well sites
Mayor: Campbell finance director is on schedule to reconcile books
Several members of council have called for the director’s firing if he does not become caught up.
Warren Italian fest includes effort to honor Western Reserve
Patrick Johnson, 12, of Warren, crouches before trying to make a basket at a game stand at the Warren Italian American Heritage Festival.
U.S. men’s basketball survives Serbian scare
Threatened by Australia in its previous game, the U.S. men’s team survived a heart-racing final seconds to defeat disciplined and experienced Serbia
METRO DIGEST || Police seek info on missing woman
Police seek info on missing woman YOUNGSTOWN Police are seeking information on a missing 57
Online schools to get scrutiny
Opinion: A little more than a year ago, after much earlier balking, state lawmakers moved a charter-school
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Toyotas recalled DETROIT Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 337,000 vehicles for a third time.
PEACE PUB THEOLOGY Church mixes beer, Bible to reach congregants
By EMILY TATE The Columbus Dispatch GAHANNA, Ohio It’s not every day that churchgoers get to
METRO DIGEST | One-year contract
Trustees enter into one-year contract LIBERTY Township trustees voted Friday to enter into a
Trump crossed the line with incendiary remark
Editorial: Donald J. Trump was well aware of what he was saying when he spewed venom about Hillary Clinton –
Judge dismisses suit filed by fired OSU band director
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge dismissed the civil-rights lawsuit filed by Ohio State
Revival services
Revival services HUBBARD Covenant Life Fellowship, 5900 W. Liberty St., will host minister Jason
SUNDAY NEWS SHOW GUESTS
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala.; former
America’s got chutzpah
In case you missed it, a stunt went wrong on a recent episode of “America’s Got Talent.” A woman
There’s nothing like summer dawn
Opinion: By Michael Carroll The Philadelphia Inquirer Summer afternoons and evenings can be unbearable
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian-American Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Come for the
Non-Christians paved our way
Opinion: By Rekha Basu Des Moines Register The wealthy Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro,
Fox News gets 2 co-presidents to replace Ailes
Associated Press NEW YORK Fox News Channel founder Rupert Murdoch on Friday appointed two
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.17—.25 Aqua America, .71
Wal-Mart and Hostess roll out deep-fried Twinkies
Associated Press NEW YORK The deep-fried Twinkie is jumping from the state fair to the home
Clintons made $10.6M in 2015, tax returns show
Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON Pursuing a return to public service came at a cost
US ECONOMY Consumer spending took a hit last month
Associated Press WASHINGTON A sluggish month of retail spending has tempered expectations for
Pastor anniversary
Pastor anniversary WARREN Pastor Cicero Battee will mark his pastoral anniversary during
Trump Erie rally draws 8,000 as signs of GOP unity emerge
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) ERIE, Pa. Donald Trump made a pair of back-to-back campaign stops
Dozens stranded amid heavy floods
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Heavy downpours pounded parts of the central U.S. Gulf Coast on
Report raises new Obamacare concerns over Affordable Care Act
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government report finds that the cost of expanding Medicaid to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amber Cappitte and Greg Ramsey, Youngstown, girl, Aug.
Security experts: Remotes are easily hackable on autos
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany A group of computer security experts says they figured out
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Aug. 13, the 226th day of 2016. There are 140 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sandusky asserts innocence in appeal of abuse conviction
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. Jerry Sandusky forcefully asserted his innocence and described
First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge takes mission trip to Peru
The group worked at a shelter for girls.
FRIDAY On the Links | Pro golf results
OLYMPICS RIO DE JANEIRO British Open champion Henrik Stenson is close enough to think about
Indians set steals record in blowout win vs. Angels
The Indians put on a historic base-stealing display Friday night — at the Angels’ expense
Attackers strike Thai tourist sites
Attackers strike Thai tourist sites HUA HIN, Thailand Attackers struck a series of tourist