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Struthers 4th-graders build sweet memories
Students invite family, friends to make gingerbread houses.
Stories published December 20, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
McGuffey student teacher prompts collection of warm clothes for her kids
Soon after the recent cold snap made its presence felt in the Mahoning Valley, Kayla Rieser grew concerned when she realized some elementary-school youngsters were coming to their classes inadequately dressed for the conditions.
Prosecutors appeal Yavorcik's sentence, calling it 'less than slap on the wrist'
A prosecutor contends a judge’s decision to not send Martin Yavorcik to prison for his involvement in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal “was highly inconsistent with similar sentences committed by other offenders for similar crimes.”
YSU championship T-shirts selling faster than deliveries
“Insane.” That’s how Youngstown State University bookstore manager Heather White described the demand for T-shirts commemorating the YSU football team’s trip to Frisco, Texas, to play in the national championship game.
YSU playoff tickets went to only loge and Penguin Club members
Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, will likely be more purple than red come Jan. 7 when Youngstown State University plays James Madison for the FCS national championship.
Gas prices climbing, thanks to OPEC decision to cut oil supply
A month ago, Ohioans paid about 20 cents less at the pump than they're paying now.
Churches, United Way, businesses join to help Taft kids
A partnership between two downtown churches and United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley aims to help students at Taft Elementary School, 730 E. Avondale Ave.
Local businesses fulfill kids' wishes for 'basic needs,' throw in some fun too
Owens Construction helped Youngstown Community School celebrate Christmas in style with a dance and pizza party.
Youngstown school board approves 2 abatements, rejects another
Youngstown school board members approved two tax abatements and disapproved another at their Tuesday meeting.
Expect some singing from near and far on Louie B. Free radio show Wednesday
Expect some singing from near and far on Louie B. Free show Wednesday
YSU says it has sold out its allotment of FCS title tickets
YSU says it has sold out its allotment of FCS title tickets
Volkswagen reaches deal on final cars in emissions scandal
Volkswagen reaches deal on final cars in emissions scandal
North Carolina's 'bathroom bill' set on fast path to repeal
North Carolina's 'bathroom bill' set on fast path to repeal
Groups threaten to sue US EPA over Lake Erie’s toxic algae
Groups threaten to sue US EPA over Lake Erie’s toxic algae
Woman fined for violating Girard's vicious-dog law
Woman fined for violating Girard's vicious-dog law
Boil-water advisory lifted for Brookfield neighborhood
Boil-water advisory lifted for Brookfield neighborhood
Ohio House speaker delays year-end briefing due to illness
Ohio House speaker delays year-end briefing due to illness
Mahoning Valley jobless rate shows large drop in labor force
Mahoning Valley jobless rate shows large drop in labor force
Campbell police check out report of sexual assault
Campbell police check out report of sexual assault
Emergency managers charged over Flint’s lead-tainted water
Emergency managers charged over Flint’s lead-tainted water
Walgreens, Rite Aid shed 865 stores to close $9.4B deal
Walgreens, Rite Aid shed 865 stores to close $9.4B deal
Uber blames glitch for Philadelphia woman’s $28,639 charge
Uber blames glitch for Philadelphia woman’s $28,639 charge
Rock Hall of Fame adds Pearl Jam, Tupac, Journey and more
Rock Hall of Fame adds Pearl Jam, Tupac, Journey and more
TERROR ATTACKS | Merkel, others lay white roses at attack site
TERROR ATTACKS | Merkel, others lay white roses at attack site
Police find bloody apartment after domestic arrests
Police find bloody apartment after domestic arrests
Newspaper: James Madison University suspends 7 players
Newspaper: James Madison University suspends 7 players
Junior League hosts several November events
Junior League of Youngstown members recently volunteered, participated in stress management and gathered for a celebration.
Books by local authors offered
Salem Historical Society gift shop has a variety of Christmas gifts for sale.
Danielle Pallante | Jeremy Hamed
YOUNGSTOWN Danielle Pallante became the bride of Jeremy Hamed on Sept. 24. The bride is the
Cinda Unkefer | Nathan Lude
LOUISVILLE, OHIO Cinda Unkefer married Nathan Lude on June 17 at Brookside Farm. The parents of
Struthers 4th-graders build sweet memories
Students invite family, friends to make gingerbread houses.
Former mayor’s hearing still on for Jan. 20 to determine whether comments are admissible in court
Former mayor’s hearing still on for Jan. 20 to determine whether comments are admissible in court
YSU tickets, t-shirts on sale
Starting today, tickets will be available for the FCS national championship game between the Youngstown State University Penguins and the James Madison Dukes
Youngstown council will consider two tax abatements Wednesday
Council is also looking at a $375,000 low-interest loan to another company
South Range students give back
South Range School District National Honor Society members prepared to deliver gifts to 40 families in need
Sam Patrone’s free throws upend Jackson-Milton’s undefeated record
For South Range coach Tony Matisi, this was as great as it could get as every possession during the final quarter was so important as his Raider squad squeaked by previously unbeaten Jackson-Milton 36-34 Monday night.
Poland school board moves forward with strategic plan
The district will pay up to $10,000 for services of Chordas Studios
Tulsa routs Central Michigan in Miami
Associated Press MIAMI Dane Evans and Tulsa put up huge numbers all season, and did it again at
Finger injury could sit Pryor
A torn finger ligament could keep Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor out of Cleveland’s final two games
Believing in the magic
A 185-student performance at Chaney High School titled “Believe!” celebrated what Tracy Schuler-Vivo called the “magic of the season”
Lisbon trio rolls Crestview as Gates hits milestone
Mackenzie Mason, Karlee Pezzano and Autumn Oehlstrom combined to score 40 of Lisbon’s 71 points while a relentless Blue Devils defense forced 32 Crestview turnovers as the Blue Devils defeated the Rebels, 71-41 on Monday
Zallow brothers, Booth among the best track athletes in the nation
There’s a reason as to why the Youngstown State Penguins’ track and field and cross country teams have become such a force on the regional and national levels
Ohio now allows concealed firearms at day cares, public universities
The governor signed the puppy-mill bill into law
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Monday’s games Top 25 men No. 5 Duke 65, Tennessee State 55
NEW YORK CITY Christmas displays draw some bah-humbugs
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s a neighborhood Christmas display with New York City attitude:
Youngstown man crashes car in Boardman intersection attempting kidnapping and eluding police
Youngstown man crashes car in Boardman intersection attempting kidnapping and eluding police
Top court disbars one lawyer, suspends another
The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred Virginia M. Barborak and suspended Atty. Ben Joltin.
As evacuations from Aleppo proceed, UN approves monitors
Associated Press BEIRUT The leaders of Russia and Iran, military allies of Syria’s president,
Suspect in break-in swallows crack cocaine
Suspect in break-in swallows crack cocaine YOUNGSTOWN Police said a man arrested early Sunday as
Date scheduled for session to undo N.C. ‘bathroom bill’
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina leaders struck a deal Monday to kill the state law
girls basketball | Monday’s other games
McDonald 34, Leetonia 29 McDONALD McDonald’s (5-2) Sam Homa was a rebound shy of a double double
nhl roundup Monday’s games
Oilers 3, Blues 2 ST. LOUIS Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored 2:55 into overtime, lifting the Edmonton
Child’s kindness rewarded by donors
Jayson Quesada used the money he was saving for an Xbox to fund a pizza party for kids staying at the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley
Washington blows chance to clinch spot
Associated Press ANDOVER, MD. Kirk Cousins threw an interception and fumbled near his goal line
Canfield veteran says receiving his Infantryman Badge brings honor to others
William Rutledge, an Army infantryman from Canfield who served in the Vietnam War, received his Combat Infantryman Badge Monday at the Trumbull County Veteran’s Service Commission office.
nba roundup Monday’s games
Hawks 110, Thunder 108 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Paul Millsap hit the go-ahead 10-footer with 12.7
WORLD REELS FROM ATTACKS IN TURKEY, GERMANY
Combined dispatches A truck rammed into a crowded Christmas market in central Berlin, Germany, on
Cranberry pills won’t help UTIs
Q. I have started taking cranberry capsules in the hope that they will work as well against urinary-
Designs of the season
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Who will you be this Christmas? What are you going as this
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Scuba Santa feeds fish this holiday season in California SAN FRANCISCO ’Tis the
GM to temporarily close Lordstown, 4 factories
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors will temporarily close five factories next month as it
Steelers show mettle vs. Bengals
The Pittsburgh Steelers put themselves back in the playoff conversation by stringing together four convincing victories in which they never trailed.
Eric Ryan re-elected to the Ohio Citizens for the Arts’ board
The board works to help fund arts throughout the state
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Charity benefit set YOUNGSTOWN Owens Construction of Youngstown is teaming up with Youngstown
Music performances on television shows this week include:
Music performances on television shows this week include: v “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90”: With
Stronger dollar may hinder Trump’s economic plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious plans to revive exports,
Adam West to sell Batman-themed paintings he’s created
Adam West to sell Batman-themed paintings he’s created KETCHUM, IDAHO The actor who portrayed
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher P. Stephan, 61, of 911 Milton Blvd. Apt.
Where is religion in US heading?
Opinion: By James A. HAUGHT Tribune News Service For the first time in history, Congress has passed a law
METRO DIGEST
Man arraigned on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN An East Ravenwood Avenue man is in the Mahoning County
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Public Utilities Committee, 6:15 p.m., council chambers,
Putin getting the better of Trump
Opinion: Vladimir Putin must feel as though he’s won the lottery. His government made a modest investment
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1229.30-0.10 Aqua America, .71
Trial set for woman in texting suicide case
Associated Press TAUNTON, MASS. A judge has set a March 6 trial date for a Massachusetts woman
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2016. There are 11 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Electoral College formally affirms Trump victory
Associated Press WASHINGTON There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald
ICE private-prison contract may be just the beginning
Editorial: It is telling that a day after Republican Donald J. Trump won the Nov. 8 presidential election,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mindy Krcelic and Robert Hockenberry, Canfield, boy, Dec.
Diabetes and food
Diabetes and food SALEM Choosing the right foods to eat during the holidays is important for
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