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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley light displays offer family-friendly, mostly free, holiday fun
Local residents can enjoy a multitude of spectacular outdoor holiday light exhibits, many of them featuring FM radio music, at public parks and private residences, without leaving the Mahoning Valley.
2 anti-abortion bills now in Gov. Kasich's hands
Separate bills that would restrict the timing of abortions are headed to Gov. John Kasich’s desk.
Mahoning commissioners adopt 2017 budgets, approve wastewater project loan
Mahoning County commissioners adopted 2017 budgets of $34.2 million for the general fund and slightly more than $28 million for the justice fund.
Ex-JFS director wants drug conviction expunged
Tom Mahoney, who was fired from his job as Trumbull County Job and Family Services director in 2009 for buying drugs off of a temporary JFS employee, wants his record expunged.
See a Garrison Keilor-style program at Liberty church Saturday
Liberty Presbyterian Church will present a Christmas carol sing as a gift to the community.
New Hubbard facility focuses on health, wellness and bonding with your dog
Each room at the Canine Campus Training & Wellness Center is furnished for its grand opening: a boutique-style room for dog items, a dog cafe with toys and tables, plus training and activity rooms.
Poland Vet Centre's Saturday open house to help local MS patient
Poland Veterinary Centre will host its fifth annual open house, which raises money for a local organization or individual.
Separate bills that would restrict the timing of abortions are headed to Gov. John Kasich’s desk
Separate bills that would restrict the timing of abortions are headed to Gov. John Kasich’s desk
Colleges pushed to note sexual misconduct on transcripts
Colleges pushed to note sexual misconduct on transcripts
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 28
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Youngstown schools math coach to help revise state math curriculum
Youngstown schools math coach to help revise state math curriculum
Due to storm, PennDOT reduces speed limits on some roads
Due to the severity of the winter storm, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 90 and Interstate 79 in Erie County and northern Crawford County.
Lawsuit: Ohio college covered up football team hazing claims
Lawsuit: Ohio college covered up football team hazing claims
House passes stopgap bill to keep fed government humming
House passes stopgap bill to keep fed government humming
Ohio school closes after possible norovirus outbreak
Ohio school closes after possible norovirus outbreak
Boil-water advisory lifted for some Brookfield streets
Boil-water advisory lifted for some Brookfield streets
Warren police investigating stabbing involving brothers
Warren police investigating stabbing involving brothers
Guitarist/singer Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies
Guitarist/singer Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies
Trump settles on Oklahoma's attorney general to lead EPA
Trump settles on Oklahoma's attorney general to lead EPA
Pittsburgh-based GNC pays $2.25M to settle misbranding claim
Pittsburgh-based GNC pays $2.25M to settle misbranding claim
USGS: 6.5 magnitude quake in ocean off California coast
USGS: 6.5 magnitude quake in ocean off California coast
Defense focuses on penalty, not guilt in Charleston church shooting
Defense focuses on penalty, not guilt in Charleston church shooting
Major survey of transgender Americans finds pervasive bias
Major survey of transgender Americans finds pervasive bias
Lutheran churches collecting clothing donations for Dec. 17 distribution
Lutheran churches collecting clothing donations for Dec. 17 distribution
Lake Milton man faces drug charges after arrest in Youngstown
Lake Milton man faces drug charges after arrest in Youngstown
Texas barber offers $2 to children who read during haircuts
Texas barber offers $2 to children who read during haircuts
Two men face charges of resisting arrest in Youngstown
Two men face charges of resisting arrest in Youngstown
Reward for info in Ga. officer shooting raised to $50,000
Reward for info in Ga. officer shooting raised to $50,000
OVI checkpoint to be set up Friday in Mahoning County
OVI checkpoint to be set up Friday in Mahoning County
East Palestine man gets jail time for 3rd OVI offense
East Palestine man gets jail time for 3rd OVI offense
OSU Young Scholars Program looking for Youngstown school students
OSU Young Scholars Program looking for Youngstown school students
Ohio girl, 14, arrested in fatal shooting of teen brother
Ohio girl, 14, arrested in fatal shooting of teen brother
Investigators to look at electrical system in Oakland fire
Investigators to look at electrical system in Oakland fire
Arrested teen denies threatening Ohio classmate with knife
Arrested teen denies threatening Ohio classmate with knife
Aid groups descend on Indonesia quake zone; deaths reach 102
Aid groups descend on Indonesia quake zone; deaths reach 102
Library will host Christmas concert
Library will host Christmas concert LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut St.,
Local talents give YSU special teams edge
Zak Kennedy and Mark Schuler give the Penguins’ kicking game a boost.
Charles Grove: Penguins have changed since September
YSU is not the same team that was struggling at miseason.
State bill bans local laws to block puppy mills, increase minimum wage
State lawmakers moved bills Wednesday that would allow concealed firearms on college campuses and in day-care centers, prevent communities from raising the minimum wage above state limits, block local ordinances restricting the sale of puppy mill puppies and prohibit sex with animals.
Youngstown council agrees to $2M loan to downtown hotel developer
$750,000 would be forgiven, and the remainder would be borrowed without interest under certain conditions.
Ursuline comeback foiled by Akron Hoban
Everything was set up for an epic comeback, but Ursuline couldn’t put it together.
Austintown students view traveling mural wall 'Spirit of America'
About 1,300 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students saw the 100-foot mural, in addition to community members who came to a public viewing Wednesday evening.
Shell casings sent to state lab in Youngstown firefighter shooting case
State crime lab has promised to expedite examination
Chemical Bank to sponsor Youngstown Marathon
The first Youngstown Marathon is scheduled on June 4, 2017.
Dinner theater at California Palms
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Stage Door Academy of the Arts’ first dinner-theater show will be staged
LaureLive rock fest unveils list of artists
Staff report CHESTERLAND The second annual LaureLive rock-music festival will feature Gary Clark
Broadway actress Jenkins to join PSO in concert
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will bring its annual Holiday
The Vic’s ‘Christmas’ doesn’t lack spirit
By ERIC McCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players continues its holiday
A familiar voice lives on with some new local music
Jim Chenot was a radio legend in Akron, but his sudden and unexpected death last month is also being
Angelo Babbaro in a hometown show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com BOARDMAN After completing 55 performances in 22 states,
Osmond brothers star in Christmas show Andy Williams’ legacy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Jimmy Osmond thinks about Northeast Ohio, Youngstown
Salvation Army collects toys for annual “Angel Tags” program
Canfield High School collects 500-plus Christmas gifts for Salvation Army
Comedian wins popular vote with impersonation
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Making American comedy clubs funny again one joke at a
Niles mayor, council to discuss financial recovery plan tonight
Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia, under fire from council over his latest version of the financial recovery plan, will have what is described as “a roundtable” session this evening to discuss changes to the document.
Dancing, socializing at 16th Winterfest dance
High-school-age students with special needs from across the Mahoning Valley spent their Wednesday night dancing and socializing at the 16th annual Winterfest dance.
Ohio top court suspends Atty. Tamburrino's license
The action was taken because of attack ads the lawyer ran during the 2014 race of a seat on the 11th District Court of Appeals in Warren
METRO DIGEST || Poland dog-tethering law
Officials to revisit dog-tethering issue POLAND Village council’s legislative committee will
Boardman cops, BCI raid 3 internet cafes
Boardman Township officer William Woods loads evidence seized in a raid from Lucky’s Internet Cafe in Boardman into a truck. Township police and agents from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation served a search warrant Wednesday morning at three internet cafes suspected of illegal internet gambling.
Burning bush is invasive
Q. Two years ago you warned me that Euonymus alatus was invasive. I’d not seen any in the wild at
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Crestview school board personnel committee, 6 a.m., superintendent’s office, 44100
Palms to spruce up the inside
Palms to spruce up the inside Not every palm is the best option for your home this winter.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The general fund balance for the city of Niles dropped from $13.8 million at the end of
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Loving (PG-13) The story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple,
Two international writers visit Youngstown schools
Two international writers visit Youngstown schools
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 7. All yields given in percent.
Trump pledging to focus on nation’s infrastructure
Editorial: President-elect Donald J. Trump’s policy initiatives are long on rhetoric and short on details,
What’s in a name?
Opinion: By Sally Friedman The Philadelphia Inquirer It’s party time. While months like February and July
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nicholas and Jessica Greier, Salem, girl, Dec. 5. Mark
Joe Thomas: Browns’ one reliable player
Amid the rubble of another demoralizing, soul-crushing season in Cleveland, Joe Thomas endures.
Trump chooses hardliners but talks softer on immigration
Associated Press NEW YORK Donald Trump embraced new Cabinet officers Wednesday whose
Gambling with the lives of people
Opinion: Sometimes life forces us to make decisions, even when we don’t have enough information to know how
Dow, S&P reach new record highs
Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 indexes
Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2016
Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2016. There are 23 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
James scores 25 as Cavs crush Knicks
New York LeBron James scored 25 points, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love also surpassed 20, and the
Soil tests, mulching, garden charts Secrets to success
By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension educator CANFIELD There are no secrets in gardening. Being a
MCCTC’s Floral Shop & Greenhouse Open House
MCCTC’s Floral Shop & Greenhouse Open House When: Through Friday, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rescuers comb quake rubble for second day
Associated Press MEUREUDU, Indonesia Rescue workers, soldiers and police combed through the
‘Traficant’ film now available on DVD
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The documentary film “Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown” is now
“Taraji’s White Hot Holidays” (8 p.m., Fox): This special has “Empire”
“Taraji’s White Hot Holidays” (8 p.m., Fox): This special has “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson making
SPORTS digest
OSHAA announces junior high state meet COLUMBUS The Ohio High School Athletic Association will
Fruit flies can be caught with this simple homemade trap
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Fruit flies are a problem all year-round
MORE NBA FROM WEDNESDAY
Bucks 115, Trail Blazers 107 MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second triple-double of the
Ships, jets mark Pearl Harbor anniversary event
Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii Thousands observed a moment of silence and watched jets
College Basketball
College Basketball Wednesday’s games Kent State 100, Niagara 72 KENT Jimmy Hall had 20
What does future hold for Cuba?
Opinion: By Charles Hale The Dallas Morning News Reactions to Fidel Castro’s death at age 90 strike a
Pizza shop gunman latched onto internet
Associated Press SALISBURY, N.C. Before he was charged with firing an assault rifle inside a
Model train show and sale at Buhl
Staff report SHARON, PA. The Buhl Model Train Society will have its ninth annual train show and
Mandel launches another U.S. Senate campaign
The Republican says: Washington is ‘really just a rigged system’
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 9 p.m. Avon Oaks
BUSINESS DIGEST || More layoffs to hit Parker Hannifin
More layoffs to hit Parker Hannifin YOUNGSTOWN Parker Hannifin will have another wave of 19
Warren police and fire departments begin ramp-up for hiring 30 people
Warren police and fire departments begin ramp-up for hiring 30 people
Trumbull County hires MS Consultants to conduct water and sewer rate studies
Commissioners have approved hiring MS Consultants of Youngstown to conduct rate studies for most of the county’s water districts and one of its two sanitary-sewer districts.
Season’s Beatings
Season’s Beatings Fight card AMATEUR PAIRINGS Masters – Bryan Gedeon (Cleveland) vs. Ed
Winterize your yard for birds
Winterize your yard for birds With a few changes and additions, your yard can be an oasis for
A celebration of George Voinovich’s life at the Ohio Statehouse
A celebration of George Voinovich’s life at the Ohio Statehouse
MetroParks hearing
MetroParks hearing YOUNGSTOWN The first hearing in a lawsuit against Mill Creek MetroParks filed
More Girls Basketball from Wednesday
Austintown Fitch 65, Struthers 55 AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch was able to hold off Struthers
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