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KISS dazzles Covelli with fireballs, explosions
Gene Simmons didn't disappoint Friday night at the Covelli Centre, baring his signature tongue for KISS's nearly sold-out concert. Simmons and the other band member ...
Stories published August 27, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning County OVI checkpoints tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting two OVI checkpoints tonight.
3-year-old dies in family pool today in Springfield Twp.
A 3-year-old girl died in Springfield Township after getting out of the house and to the family’s above-ground swimming pool.
Polish food, culture, entertainment on full display at today's festival in Austintown
Mike Ostrowski’s style of dress may have made him look like a man ready to do battle, but in reality, it probably won him many hearts.
Ex-offenders need employment certificates to get work after jail
Anthony Sims, 34, spent his Saturday morning at the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership office in order to file a petition for a Certification for Qualification of Employment.
2 OVI checkpoints on US 422 tonight
The Ohio State Highway Patrol, announced Saturday they will conduct two OVI checkpoints on US 422. The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct two OVI checkpoints on US Route 422 tonight.
Pedestrian killed near New Castle
Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian just before midnight Friday night.
Miss Drummond to be bride of Mr. Polis Oct. 1
The parents of Dyana Drummond of Austintown and Joseph Polis of Struthers are announcing the
Kristen Shepherd and Daniel Crish will marry Oct. 8
POLAND Atty. David A. and Mary Ann Shepherd of Poland are announcing the engagement of their
Jennifer Pace, Scott Terry plan Sept. wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Jim and Kathy Pace of Youngstown are announcing the upcoming wedding of their daughter,
Miss Butler, Mr. Montgomery, to wed Sept. 20
CAMPBELL Jerri Butler and Dwyain Craig Montgomery of Campbell are announcing their engagement.
Sovik-Magnetta engagement is announced
Megan Sovik and Anthony Magnetta, both of Austintown, are engaged. Their parents are announcing
Jennifer Lowe, Bradley Parks, set October rite
Jennifer Lowe and Bradley Parks, both of Norton, Ohio, are engaged and plan to be married on Oct.
Shepherd of the Valley to host open houses in Howland and Poland
Shepherd of the Valley to host open houses in Howland and Poland Shepherd of the Valley is
VP Biden plans Valley visit Thursday to campaign for Clinton
Biden ‘will lay out the high stakes of November’s election,’ according to a Clinton campaign statement
Columbiana outguns Western Reserve
Mitch Davidson accounted for seven touchdowns in the Clippers’ 63-52 victory.
Boardman teacher on leave after charged in incident with child at home
Boardman teacher on leave, pending criminal investigation
Spartans roll East in home opener
Despite never facing East before, Boardman’s drubbing of the Panthers was like old times.
Boardman schools start Monday, with new superintendent at helm
Boardman students head back to school Monday
Backup QB completes comeback for Raiders
Raiders backup quarterback Aniello Buzzacco thought he was going to get some playing time, but he didn’t think he was going to score the game-winning touchdown.
Revenge eludes Falcons
Fitch played the defending Division II state semifinalist strong, but fell short.
After delays, murder-trial date for Niles boy reset to March 20
Jacob Larosa, 16, accused of killing his elderly neighbor March 31, 2015, at her Niles home.
Canfield can’t hold on against Louisville
The Leopards scored on a 55-yard TD pass late in the fourth quarter.
Rep. Boccieri says Brazil wants Lochte, but still harbors murder suspect Claudia Hoerig
Brazil has yet to release the wife of an Air Force pilot she’s accused of killing
Niles finds temporary solution to water problems
The portable flusher was loaned to the city by Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith
More details on Great Lakes service ending expected in the future
The Western Reserve Port Authority Board made no decisions after a special board meeting with a lawyer
Actor finds a home in ‘Chesapeake Shores’
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Jesse Metcalfe is stretching himself
Streisand’s duets with stars yield mixed results
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Barbra Streisand, “Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway”
‘Thrones’ composer to write ‘Gears’ score
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The composer for “Game of Thrones” is
Man pleads guilty, says he wasn’t in ‘right state of mind’ in robbery case
Victim robbed of $140 at knifepoint
KISS dazzles Covelli with fireballs, explosions
Gene Simmons didn't disappoint Friday night at the Covelli Centre, baring his signature tongue for KISS's nearly sold-out concert. Simmons and the other band member – Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer – started the show with the driving “Detroit Rock City” and never let off the gas.
U.S. Open’s top seeds on the road to recovery
Serena Williams is “starting to feel a little better.” Novak Djokovic is “getting there.”
State fair: rusty rides, food on a stick
If you tried to figure out what was going on down on the farm based on what was going on at the
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Raccoons caught after romp through capitol OKLAHOMA CITY Two masked intruders
Niles police make at least one arrest in arson of Niles ‘Dragon Wagon’
A Warren man was arrested Friday and placed in the Trumbull County jail, charged with the arson fire that destroyed the Dragon Wagon
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ryan and Lindsay Remsey, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 25. Marc
Faith 101 is discussion series
girard Faith 101 is an interactive discussion series for adults on faith in God and daily
Announcement that Warren has been awarded firefighter grant raises questions
Announcement that Warren has been awarded firefighter grant raises questions
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
NE Ohio city moves forward with medical-marijuana moratorium
Associated Press AVON LAKE, OHIO An Ohio city is pushing forward with a medical-marijuana
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
God is with you through struggles
True believers are set apart for Christ and his kingdom. We have been made holy because the
college football
college football News & notes Ohio State: The Buckeyes have appointed four more players
Trumbull fairgrounds to get new restrooms
Trumbull fairgrounds to get new restrooms WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners and county
Turkey shoots
Turkey shoots Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have fall
Bethel Church of God in Christ Background
Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, is celebrating its 95th anniversary
Bitterns – common, but seldom seen
Drive past a marsh, lakeshore or river, you’re likely to see a stately great blue heron hunting in
METRO DIGEST || Sharon fire death
Sharon fire death SHARON, PA. The Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal is investigating a Sharon fire
high school football roundup Friday’s other games
Springfield 31, Brookfield 27 NEW MIDDLETOWN Luke Snyder scored on a 5-yard run with 7:42 to
Mercer’s grand slam gives Pirates victory
One big swing released a little frustration for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Jordy Mercer.
golf roundup
golf roundup Friday’s pro tournaments THE BARCLAYS FARMINGDALE, N.Y. Patrick Reed’s place in
Kluber, Tribe earn road rout
Associated Press arlington, texas Corey Kluber’s second-half surge rolled on, and a trip home
Three arraigned in municipal court on felony drug charges
Man found passed out on bathroom floor from heroin overdose
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate bounced back with a 66
Prayer experience
Prayer experience VILLA MARIA, PA. Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a
Exploring greenery at the lake
I solved the riddle of the disappearing greenery Sunday at Mosquito Creek Reservoir. It is a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Actor Marvin Kaplan, Mel’s Diner patron on ‘Alice,’ dead at 89 NEW YORK Veteran
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Count on anti-drug messages to expand
Opinion: Gov. John Kasich was stumping for Republican Sen. Rob Portman earlier this month when his thoughts
Halt pay-for-access in DC
Opinion: Charlotte Observer: If you believe public officials’ doors should be equally open to all, you can’t
Doughnuts, classes tap into Pokemon craze
Associated Press NEW YORK Weeks into the “Pokemon GO” craze, demand remains strong for “Poke
Nuns’ slaying affects poor community
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Miss. In the poverty-stricken Mississippi county where two nuns were
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2016. There are 126 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Judge blocks transgender bathroom law
Judge blocks transgender bathroom law RALEIGH, N.C. A federal judge has temporarily ruled that
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Tech Belt center plans luncheon WARREN The Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center will have a Valley
Clinton says controversies behind her; Trump disagrees
Associated Press NEW YORK Hillary Clinton vigorously defended her family’s foundation against
Sunday News Shows Guest lineups
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Donna Brazile, interim head of the
Glamour magazine dumps ‘Jake’
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune You go, Glamour. After 60 years, the magazine is finally
US wants speed limit for trucks and buses
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. is seeking to forcibly limit how fast trucks, buses and other
Rebels, civilians leave Syrian town after 4-year siege
Associated Press DARAYA, Syria Escorted by armed troops, dozens of insurgents and their families
Yellen suggests rate hike but offers no timetable
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said Friday that the case
Many factors in survival of quake victims
Associated Press NEW YORK How long can people survive in the rubble of an earthquake? A week
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Lionel Richie, 7:30 p.m.: The soft-rock icon will perform at
Lochte, at 32, still a dopey child
Opinion: By Steve Rosenbloom Chicago Tribune Dear Stupid, (and you know who you are, Ryan Lochte), No.
FDA expands Zika screening
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government told all U.S. blood banks Friday to start screening
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.01-0.07 Aqua America, .71
Let the fever, fervor of high school football begin
Editorial: And they’re off and run- ning. High school football teams across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys
record reviews
Florida Georgia Line Album: “Dig Your Roots” Grade: B Whatever roller coaster ride country