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Port Authority ends subsidies to ADI; Chicago flights to end
The Western Reserve Port Authority announced today it is discontinuing the subsidy to the airline that has offered flights to Chicago this summer.
Children need community investment, pastors say
Planning a March 4 Hope and prayer rally for Sunday, the day before the new school year starts, are, front row, from left, Jocelyn Dabney, ...
Stories published August 17, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ninth-inning grand slam dooms Indians
Adam Eaton’s ninth-inning grand slam off closer Cody Allen capped a five-run rally and lifted the Chicago White Sox to a 10-7 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.
Great Lakes' YNG to Chicago flights on way out
After today’s stunning news that the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is pulling the plug on the revenue guarantee it is paying to Great Lakes JetExpress for flights to and from Chicago, airport officials are left with a serious question.
Portman, Strickland set 3 debates, first in Youngstown
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, the Republican incumbent, and ex-Gov. Ted Strickland, his Democratic challenger, say they are looking forward to debating each other.
Youngstown council approves law to help downtown businesses
City council rejected legislation that would have made it illegal for people to loiter downtown and permit police officers to question those standing about what they’re doing.
Here is Greatest Long Drive roster for Thursday night at Tippe; 5 spots left
There are 5 spots left for the Greatest Golfer Long Drive Championship at 6 p.m. Thursday on the back patio hosted by Tippecanoe Country Club.
2 US swimmers blocked from leaving Rio amid robbery controversy
The U.S. Olympic Committee says two American swimmers were taken off their flight from Brazil by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery involving Ryan Lochte and his teammates.
Niles mayor, others sick from mold; city facing high-cost repairs
Three offices in city hall including the mayor’s office have been closed and isolated after the discovery of mold attributed to a leaking roof long in disrepair.
Sebring charter amendment won't make Nov. ballot
A citizen-initiative charter amendment in Sebring to fire the village manager without a severance package will not be on the Nov. 8 ballot because of a mistake with one of the petitions.
Mini-Olympics give local kids skills through play today
More than 60 students from Zion Christian Early Learning Center showed their patriotism during their first Olympics Day.
Penguins appear to be down to two quarterbacks
Only two YSU quarterbacks saw action with the first-string offense Wednesday.
Sebring issue to allow voters to fire the village manager won’t be on the ballot
Sebring issue to allow voters to fire the village manager won’t be on the ballot
U.S. routs Argentina, advances to men's basketball semifinals
The U.S. men’s basketball team powered into the semifinals of the Olympics, beating Argentina 105-78 on Wednesday night.
Youngstown Phantoms hire assistant coaches
The Youngstown Phantoms have added two coaches with North American Hockey League experience to their staff.
McCutcheon homers as Pirates rally against Giants
Andrew McCutcheon had two hits, including a two-run homer, Matt Joyce had a key two-run single, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a four-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the freefalling San Francisco Giants with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday
GREATEST GOLFER LIVE | UPDATED Times Mill SOUTH Seniors, Ladies, Men’s 5-8, 13-16
Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament tees off Friday morning at Mill Creek Golf Course.
GREATEST GOLFER LIVE | UPDATED Times Mill NORTH Men's Open, 9-12, 17+
Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament tees off Friday morning at Mill Creek Golf Course.
Council cracks down on people blocking sidewalks, streets and public places
Council cracks down on people blocking sidewalks, streets and public places
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday afternoon
Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday afternoon
Cisco laying off 5,500 employees, or 7 percent of workforce
Cisco laying off 5,500 employees, or 7 percent of workforce
Frackfree Mahoning Valley rally is set for 1 p.m. Thursday in downtown Youngstown
Frackfree Mahoning Valley rally is set for 1 p.m. Thursday in downtown Youngstown
Trial date set for woman charged with animal cruelty in Campbell
Trial date set for woman charged with animal cruelty in Campbell
Ohio sheriff says man had gun when deputies fatally shot him
Ohio sheriff says man had gun when deputies fatally shot him
Free community day is Saturday at Cinemark Tinseltown theater
Free community day is Saturday at Cinemark Tinseltown theater
Railroads show little progress on key safety technology
Railroads show little progress on key safety technology
Minnesota chief defends officer in July shooting of Castile
Minnesota chief defends officer in July shooting of Castile
New Pennsylvania AG was prosecutor who didn't charge Bill Cosby
New Pennsylvania AG was prosecutor who didn't charge Bill Cosby
Man pleads guilty to heroin, fentanyl trafficking charges
Man pleads guilty to heroin, fentanyl trafficking charges
Court to review Ohio attorneys’ help to marijuana businesses
Court to review Ohio attorneys’ help to marijuana businesses
2 men face drug charges after their arrest in Boardman
2 men face drug charges after their arrest in Boardman
Authorities: Ohio criminal ring may have stolen more than 50 ATMs
Authorities: Ohio criminal ring may have stolen more than 50 ATMs
Monstrous California wildfire drives more than 80,000 from homes
Monstrous California wildfire drives more than 80,000 from homes
Port Authority ends subsidies to ADI; Chicago flights to end
The Western Reserve Port Authority announced today it is discontinuing the subsidy to the airline that has offered flights to Chicago this summer.
Poland council suggests Evergreen Drive residents form homeowner association
Poland Village council suggests Evergreen Drive residents form homeowner association
Target cuts outlook as it sees fewer customers in stores
Target cuts outlook as it sees fewer customers in stores
US stocks dip as phone stocks fall; earnings hit retailers
US stocks dip as phone stocks fall; earnings hit retailers
Fed agency: Closed Cleveland Public Square could violate funding agreement
Agency: Closed Public Square could violate funding agreement
Turkey to release 38,000 from jail; frees space for plotters
Turkey to release 38,000 from jail; frees space for plotters
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump campaign shakes up leadership
Trump campaign shakes up leadership in latest sign of tumult
Milwaukee officer targeted by online threats after shooting
Milwaukee officer targeted by online threats after shooting
Mill Creek Golf Course closed most of Friday for Greatest Golfer tourney
Mill Creek Golf Course closed Friday for Greatest Golfer tourney
Pennsylvania’s fiscal situation sees good, bad news
Pennsylvania’s fiscal situation sees good, bad news
Supporters seek second look at Ohio drug price ruling
Backers seek second look at Ohio drug-price ruling
Brilliant, inventive jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson dies
A bricklayer's son who became one of the greatest, most inventive jazz vibraphonists to pick up a pair of mallets, has died at age 75.
Backers seek second look at Ohio drug-price ruling
Backers seek second look at Ohio drug-price ruling
Police: Ohio teen social media post shows ’simulated weapon’
Police: Ohio teen social media post shows ’simulated weapon’
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Manafort tied to undisclosed foreign lobbying
Manafort tied to undisclosed foreign lobbying
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will
Ohio U.S. Senate debates announced, Youngstown hosts first
Ohio U.S. Senate debates announced, Youngstown hosts first
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour seats
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour seats SALEM Seats are still available for Sunday’s Underground
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Flood control strategies presented
Permeable parking lot pavement and rain gardens were among the flood control measures discussed.
Youngstown mayor: Time to revisit laws on chickens in city
City planning commission rejected a request to a South Side resident for chickens at his property
Scrappers’ Cerda blasts South to win in NYPL All-Star Game
Staff report wappingers falls, n.y. The biggest moment in a game featuring the best up-and-
Acting Niles police chief won’t sue city
Holland has served as acting chief for more than six months
Boardman student earns national scholarship to study in South Korea
Boardman student earns national scholarship to visit South Korea
Chicago officials investigating death of Butler standout
Early Tuesday, the 35-year-old Cornette was found dead in a Chicago apartment
Connected Racial content in social media
According to a new Pew Research Center report, black social media users are twice as likely as
Closed housing sales down in Valley
Completed sales of homes were down in all three counties that make up the Mahoning Valley.
Woman has emotional response to seeing man overdose, crash
A Poland man apparently suffered a drug overdose Monday afternoon while driving on Summit Street
Biles ends historic Olympic run with fourth gold
Eight days. Five medals. Four of them gold. The last one draped over her neck following one final show-stopping floor exercise on Tuesday
Michigan State, Notre Dame tie game stands test of time
There are big college football games and then there are those that rise to the level of being called Game of the Century
SPORTS digest
YSU men’s basketball wine tasting set Men’s Basketball’s Third Annual Wine Taste Set for Sept. 20
Arbitrators: ‘root cause’ of Kinsman sewer problem was engineering, not construction
“Greater weight of evidence” shows that problems with Trumbull County’s Kinsman sewer project were caused by poor engineering and project management
South Range Schools get special-education classroom waiver
South Range Schools forgo the 60-month age differential for special education classrooms for 2016-2017 school year
Warren NEOCAP now only houses male offenders, having moved women to Painesville
The NorthEast Ohio Community Alternative Program on Pine Street Southeast no longer houses females.
Children need community investment, pastors say
Planning a March 4 Hope and prayer rally for Sunday, the day before the new school year starts, are, front row, from left, Jocelyn Dabney, Martha Taylor and Henrietta Williams; and back row, Kenneth Donaldson, Rafael Cruz, Julius Davis, Leroy Simmons, Jack Pettis and Gary L. Frost. The group, composed of many pastors, wants to provide support for East High School students.
A 4-pack of upcoming seasonal brews
If you’ve been shopping for beer lately, you’ve likely noticed a dramatic change in the kind of beer being displayed and promoted at your favorite local retailer. The summer beers and ales are now replaced with suds that seem more appropriate for football tailgating and Halloween parties.
Russia uses Iranian base to bomb Syrian targets
Associated Press BEIRUT Iran allowed Russian warplanes to take off from its territory to bomb
Resident objects to injection of fracking waste
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com VIENNA Michele Garman does not want a company to receive the
Don’t let your best friend bake
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Most dogs love going for
Aetna abandoning insurance exchanges
Associated Press Aetna will abandon Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges next year in more than
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Salem City School District, 7:30 a.m., new employee orientation, administration
Summer 2016 Olympics | Recaps from Day 11’s other events in Rio
women’s basketball U.S. women rout Japan in quarterfinals rio de janeiro Diana Taurasi and the
The top five songs on the iTunes Store are:
The top five songs on the iTunes Store are: v Let Me Love You: DJ Snake, featuring Justin Bieber.
Document drama
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress received FBI documents related to the agency’s recently
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Youngstown’s Davis Oracio Jr. quickly becomes kickboxing champion
Youngstown’s Davis Oracio Jr. has a new addition to his wardrobe, a lavish title belt
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Drug charges
Drug charges AUSTINTOWN Township police arrested a Youngstown man on drug-related charges early
Cleaning technology
Cleaning technology COLUMBIANA Rhiel Supply is announcing that Crestview High School will use
Let poetry cure political insanity
Opinion: By Joshua J. WHITFIELD The Dallas Morning News Winnie-the-Pooh, you may remember from childhood,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jailiyah Montgomery, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 15. Marianne
The secret to sangria? Rose and stone fruits
By Joseph Hernandez Chicago Tribune It’s officially the height of summer, so it’s time to step
Great expectations should be set, met for school year
Editorial: Optimism abounds as about 85,000 students head back to more than 200 schools in the Mahoning Valley
Message of mercy and love
Opinion: By Cynthia M. ALLEN Fort Worth Star-Telegram The headlines the morning of July 26 were grim, as
La. residents begin cleanup from flood
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. Authorities went door to door and car to car to check for
In NYC, 49 pregnant women have Zika, baby born with defect
In NYC, 49 pregnant women have Zika, baby born with defect NEW YORK Officials say 49 pregnant
Calif. wildfire forces 82,000 to evacuate
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A new wildfire spread Tuesday at a staggering pace in every
Objection stalls sale of three companies, including Commercial Metal Forming
Objection stalls sale of three companies, including Commercial Metal Forming
Wine cocktails have a new, great taste
By Noelle Carter Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES For years, wine cocktails have gotten a bad
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