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CEO spends first school day visiting buildings
Krish Mohip, city schools CEO, spent Monday morning visiting five schools
Stories published August 23, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
OSU looking for young receivers to develop
Ohio State lost 80 percent of its passing-game production from last season.
Lanterman's Mill waterwheel to be replaced again
The wheel that powers Lanterman’s Mill will keep on turning.
Petitions to raise minimum wage in Mahoning County fall short for ballot
A proposal, backed by a group of Youngstown Democrats, to increase the minimum wage in the city to $10.10 an hour, effective Jan. 1, has fallen short of the needed valid signatures to get on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Federal appeals court rescinds simultaneous registration, voting in Ohio
A federal appeals court reversed a lower-court decision, undoing the reinstatement of Ohio’s Golden Week and blocking eligible residents from registering to vote and casting ballots on the same day.
Growth in government, manufacturing drives drop in Valley's unemployment
Cleveland-based economist George Zeller called the July unemployment figures in Ohio “monumental.”
Youngstown school board's bickering continues, as new CEO clarifies process
There were disagreements about the agenda, complaints from parents about busing and calls for members to behave.
Warren's Pico wins golf title
Warren’s Jack Pico won the 2016 Senior Summit County Amateur Championship this weekend.
Detection club finds Bazetta man's gift from his late wife
When Mike Marsh of the Tri-County Metal Detecting Club arrived at Charles Harper’s 5-acre homestead on Johnson-Plank Road last week to find Harper’s missing wedding ring, he realized it would be challenging.
Mahoning engineer reviews ongoing roadwork, traffic disruptions
Many people are aware of construction work that has closed a major portion of Lincoln Avenue near Youngstown State University as well as work slated to begin next month on adjacent Wick Avenue.
Senior Austintown students help younger ones adjust to middle, high schools
Sixth- and ninth-grade students experienced the fun of participating in mentor programs in the Austintown School District.
Judge tells defendant she fears he'll use martial arts training if angered again
Judge Shirley J. Christian said she had a lot of concerns as she sentenced a West Side man in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to two years in prison for an attack on his girlfriend’s father in January.
Man arraigned after 911 call leads to bust for suspected drug trafficking
Man arraigned after 911 call leads to bust for suspected drug trafficking
Former Trumbull County corrections officer pleads guilty to attempted burglary, burglary charges
Former Trumbull County corrections officer pleads guilty to attempted burglary, burglary charges
Youngstown police asks public's help to find missing teen
Youngstown police asks public's help to find missing teen
Youngstown man faces robbery charge after arrest in Campbell
Youngstown man faces robbery charge after arrest in Campbell
Ex-host sues Fox claiming sexual harassment, retaliation
Ex-host sues Fox claiming sexual harassment, retaliation
Homeless woman proves Social Security owes her $100K
Homeless woman proves Social Security owes her $100K
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump campaign hits Clinton Foundation anew
Trump campaign hits Clinton Foundation anew
States file another lawsuit over Obama transgender rules
States file another lawsuit over Obama transgender rules
Mediation ordered in lawsuit for autopsies in family killing in Ohio
Mediation ordered in lawsuit for autopsies in family killing
Restored Niles PD special unit conducts drug raid, man arrested
Restored Niles PD special unit conducts drug raid, man arrested
Judge allows online charter’s suit against Ohio to continue
Judge allows online charter’s suit against Ohio to continue
Obama visits flood-damaged Louisiana in show of support
Obama visits flood-damaged Louisiana in show of support
Wellsville teens face underage drinking, drug charges
Wellsville teens face underage drinking, drug charges
Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday afternoon
Liberty trustees have special meeting Wednesday afternoon
Man faces domestic violence charge after incident this morning
Man faces domestic violence charge after incident this morning
Florida: 5 new Zika cases including 1 in the Tampa Bay area
Florida: 5 new Zika cases including 1 in the Tampa Bay area
BOARDMAN | Wreck snarls traffic at Market and Wilda
BOARDMAN | Wreck snarls traffic at Market and Wilda
Mediation ordered in suit over autopsies in 8 Ohio killings
Mediation ordered in suit over autopsies in 8 Ohio killings
Pregnant horse heading to adopted home found stabbed to death
Pregnant horse going to adopted home found stabbed to death
Traffic fatalities continued to surge in first half of 2016
Traffic fatalities continued to surge in first half of 2016
Markets rise following upbeat European business report
Markets rise following upbeat European business report
Court: Ohio township broke law voting out deployed trustee
Court: Ohio township broke law voting out deployed trustee
US new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007
US new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Republicans still waiting for Trump’s promised cash
Fellow Republicans still waiting for Trump’s promised cash
McDonald’s recalls millions of Happy Meals fitness bands
McDonald’s recalls millions of Happy Meals fitness bands
Man arrested for gun tells cops there's a price on his head
Man arrested for gun tells cops there's a price on his head
REUNIONS
Bricker and Long 99th Reunion will take place Sunday at Coy Memorial Park, state Route 165. There
Festival seeking pirogi eaters
Festival seeking pirogi eaters YOUNGSTOWN The seventh annual Polish Day will take place from 11
Kaepernick on track to make preseason debut
Shoulder injury prevented 49ers QB from participating in first two games
Trump promises to return jobs to Ohio
By DOUG LIVINGSTON Beacon Journal staff writer AKRON Taking the stage a half-hour ahead of
Authorities still trying to identify woman found dead on couch in Warren
Authorities have not identified a woman who asked to stay overnight at an apartment on Porter Street Northeast
Source: Fentanyl pills found at Prince’s home
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Some of the pills taken from Prince’s estate in Paisley Park after
State funding rises as juvenile crime declines
State RECLAIM funding to the Mahoning County Juvenile Court has tripled as its felony adjudications and DYS commitments have declined.
Air Force band, vocalists in concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will present a
Chair lift coming to Boardman intermediate school
The board approved Burning River Lifts and Elevators, LLC’s bid to build a chair lift at the intermediate school.
Youngstown needs to work with university to ensure successes with obtaining grants, YSU research official says
The university will receive up to $200,000, at a rate of $50 an hour, to help with grants
The new City Club of the Mahoning Valley has its first event on Sept. 21
Four events are planned for the last four months of this year
Listen to the sheriff
Opinion: Growing up, I watched a lot of Westerns. In addition to the cowboy hero, the town sheriff was almost
More prep results from Monday
VOLLEYBALL Girard 25-25-25, Liberty 9-9-12 GIRARD Lexi Crown led the Indians with 11 kills
Making sauce, chasing chickens
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Destiny: Those parts of your life you can’t escape no
Welfare recipients aren’t working
Opinion: By Rachel Sheffield The Heritage Foundation It’s been 20 years now since the 1996 welfare
Two of five men charged on turnpike in credit-card scheme plead guilty
Charges related to making fake identification and credit cards
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Dolly Parton: Tonight on “Tonight
US official skeptical of cooperation with Russia in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON The top U.S. commander for the fight against the Islamic State group
GM plans $90M in new equipment for Ind. factory
Associated Press MARION, IND. General Motors said Monday that it plans to spend about $90
Judge in Texas blocks Obama’s transgender rules
Associated Press AUSTIN, TEXAS A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Obama administration’s
High School
High School MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF URSULINE 161, CARDINAL MOONEY 154, WARREN JFK 179
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 11:30 a.m. (ESPN) Baseball: Little League World Series consolation game.
SPORTS digest
Hall of Fame to screen ‘Gleason’ documentary CANTON The Pro Football Hall of Fame will host
After attack, Turkey vows to ‘cleanse’ border of IS
Associated Press ANKARA, TURKEY Turkey vowed Monday to fight Islamic State militants at home and
Niles taking steps to address mold issue at city hall
Niles taking steps to address mold issue at city hall
After Rio, Speedo USA, 3 more drop Lochte
Associated Press Less than 24 hours after the close of the Rio Olympics, Ryan Lochte took a major
Dissolving concerns
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON A medical implant that slowly dissolves into
Ohio to aid 2 Valley companies
Staff report COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board approved more than $400,000 in low-interest
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Bees escape in Walmart parking lot, sting people OKLAHOMA CITY Three people were
Brazil proves the skeptics wrong as host of Olympics
Editorial: For 16 days, we watched with bated breath as some 1,400 athletes from around the world participated
Lawmakers OK initial funding for Ohio’s new medical marijuana regulatory efforts
Lawmakers OK initial funding for Ohio’s new medical marijuana regulatory efforts
Head-on crash shuts down state Route 164
Head-on crash shuts down state Route 164 SALEM Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers continue
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 7:30 a.m., special meeting for the purpose of hiring,
Man charged with disorderly conduct, given opiate antidote after acting like gorilla in Warren parking lot
Man charged with disorderly conduct, given opiate antidote after acting like gorilla in Warren parking lot
CANCER DRUGS Pfizer spends $14B to buy Medivation
Associated Press Pfizer will pay about $14 billion to buy cancer-drug developer Medivation in a
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man snags rare bright blue lobster – 2nd time in decades PLYMOUTH, Mass. A
Daily fantasy sports to resume in New York state
DraftKings, FanDuel and three other daily fantasy sports operators were cleared to resume business in New York on Monday, just in time for the approaching NFL season and Major League Baseball playoffs
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 23, the 236th day of 2016. There are 130 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Groups question anti-abortion leader’s role on medical board
Groups question anti-abortion leader’s role on medical board COLUMBUS Groups representing
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Local gas prices Youngstown Youngstown gas prices average about $2.049 this week, according to
Polish-American Heritage Festival Day is Saturday
There will be a pirogi-eating contest Saturday night
Six arraigned on felony drug charges, one on weapons charges
Another person arraigned on felony weapons charges
Italy, Germany, France eye beefed-up EU defense
Associated Press ABOARD THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER GARIBALDI The leaders of Italy, France and Germany
Neighbor describes explosion and blue light coming from fatal fire in Weathersfield
Neighbor describes explosion and blue light coming from fatal fire in Weathersfield
Overdose awareness to be focus of event
Overdose awareness to be focus of event WARREN OhioCAN will host International Overdose
GOP to query firms that ran Clinton’s private server
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans stepped up their attacks Monday on former Secretary of
Kobe Bryant starts $100M investment fund
Associated Press NEW YORK Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant is moving to Wall Street, announcing the
Thrill-ride accidents spark new demand for regulation
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. In some parts of the U.S., the thrill rides that hurl kids
The Valley joins to commemorate John Fritz
Greenbriar Healthcare Center and Commons presented an Austintown fallen firefighter’s family with more than $2,600 in donations
DiCaprio, girlfriend unhurt after accident
DiCaprio, girlfriend unhurt after accident EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. Authorities say actor Leonardo
CEO spends first school day visiting buildings
Krish Mohip, city schools CEO, spent Monday morning visiting five schools
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