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YSU sells out of tickets for championship game
A manager at Youngstown State University's bookstore prepares an order of the championship T-shirts that are in high demand before the national title game Jan. ...
Stories published December 21, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
4 Niles leaders announce resignations
Robert Marino, council president since 2004 and a fixture on council for more than 20 years, shocked his fellow council members tonight by announcing he will not seek re-election next year when his term expires.
Niles oversight commission approves latest financial plan
Despite some reservations, the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission unanimously approved the city’s latest amended recovery plan from fiscal emergency – the fifth such revision.Despite some reservations, the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission unanimously approved the city’s latest amended recovery plan from fiscal emergency – the fifth such revision.
Parents, grandparents tag along with kids for Boardman Park's 12th 'Cookies for Santa' event
Santa Claus will be even more jolly and his belly larger than usual on Christmas Eve after eating all the cookies baked for him at the Cookies for Santa event at Boardman Park’s Lariccia Community Center.
Geauga Trumbull waste district to re-advertise for director post
The Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will re-advertise its job opening for director, which pays $68,000 to $75,000 per year, after Commissioner Dan Polivka raised questions about educational requirements and the committee that picked two finalists.
Cockfighting probe leads to seizure of more roosters at second Youngstown home
For the second time in less than a week, police and humane agents have served a search warrant as part of a broader investigation of cockfighting.
Youngstown council authorizes one tax abatement, postpones vote on another
City council authorized the board of control to approve a 75-percent, 10-year real property-tax abatement for a downtown 130-bed hotel.
Austintown students chat with Santa, thanks to the PTA
As Austintown Elementary School student Bryan Fleshman stood in line to meet Santa Claus, he confessed he was a little nervous.
South Range 5th-graders pelt principal with water for reading prize
The South Range Middle School’s fifth-graders lined up along the sidewalk, armed with water balloons as their principal Dan Szolek, dressed up in a Santa costume, ran down the line.
Suspended YSU running back pleads not guilty to weapons charges
Suspended YSU running back pleads not guilty to weapons charges
Appointments set Friday for CareerLink Mercer County services
Appointments set Friday for CareerLink Mercer County services
When she didn't pay cab for ride to court, she earned a new court date
When she didn't pay cab for ride to court, she earned a new court date
Brookfield trustees have year-end meeting Thursday
Brookfield trustees have year-end meeting Thursday
Germany hunts 'violent and armed' Tunisian in truck attack
Germany hunts 'violent and armed' Tunisian in truck attack
Supreme Court allows condemned Ohio killer’s DNA request
Supreme Court allows condemned Ohio killer’s DNA request
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting for Thursday is canceled
Youngstown City Council Safety Committee meeting for Thursday is canceled
In reversal, Navy won't scrap traditional job titles
In reversal, Navy won't scrap traditional job titles
Youngstown Business Incubator official in D.C. today to speak at manufacturing event
Youngstown Business Incubator official in D.C. today to speak at manufacturing event
Tunisian hunted by Germany was seen earlier as terror threat
Tunisian hunted by Germany was seen earlier as terror threat
Deadly Mexico fireworks blast hit market packed for holidays
Deadly Mexico fireworks blast hit market packed for holidays
Arrest made in shooting outside NYC Hells Angels clubhouse
Arrest made in shooting outside NYC Hells Angels clubhouse
Where are we on #Brexit? The picture looks messy six months on
Where are we on Brexit? The picture looks messy six months on
Top St. Louis business exec accused in bizarre kidnapping case
Prosecutors want property linked to Missouri kidnapping case
Mixed open for stocks — FedEx, Twitter stumble; Nike grows
Mixed open for stocks keeps Dow short of 20,000 mark
Vice squad recovers guns, drugs when making arrest
Vice squad recovers guns, drugs when making arrest
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will offer drive-through chicken dinners
History and fine dining meet in Hanoverton The Spread Eagle soars
As a lover of local history and gourmet dining, I was delighted to discover the Spread Eagle Tavern & Inn in Hanoverton.
Cards use 3-pointers to take down Spartans
Canfield boys basketball coach Todd Muckelroy encourages his players to take open shots, especially when they are from behind the all too tempting 3-point line.
OPEC agreement leads to gas price increase here
A month ago, Ohioans paid about 20 cents less at the pump than they are now.
James Madison announces suspensions
Seven players will out for the Dukes against YSU in the FCS title game.
YSU student’s generosity benefits McGuffey students
Plenty of scarves, coats, socks and sweatshirts were made available to Williamson
Balanced Warren JFK defeats Ursuline
In back-to-back games, the Warren JFK boys basketball team has defeated two reigning district champions.
Benefactors give YCS students dance party to celebrate Christmas
Youngstown Community School students received nearly $2,500 worth in Christmas gifts
Harding dominates Fitch
No one can say that Fitch Falcons basketball coach Brian Beany isn’t a realist.
First Presbyterian and St. John’s Episcopal partner with United Way
The churches help provide a monthly food distribution at Taft Elementary School
Buckeyes blow out cold-shooting YSU
Ohio State needed a win like this, with last weekend’s loss to UCLA in the rear-view mirror and the Big Ten schedule looming.
Youngstown schools' tax abatements questioned
Board member Jacqueline Adair questioned the point of having a reorganizational meeting if the board has no power
Rite Aid Pharmacy sued
The suit says the pharmacy made errors in filling anti-rejection medication prescriptions for a heart transplant recipient.
Connected Favorite apps for that new phone
People around the world will be waking up Christmas morning to find a new smart phone under their
Tupac, Pearl Jam inducted
The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam lead a class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees that also include folkie Joan Baez and 1970s favorites Journey, Yes and Electric Light Orchestra.
GM cuts shift at Detroit plant
General Motors will eliminate the second shift at its Detroit Hamtramck Assembly Plant in March, costing 1,300 jobs.
Star power can’t correct awry path ‘PASSENGERS’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer We seem to be shooting our best movie stars into outer space with
Prosecutor: Yavorcik should go to prison for convictions in Oakhill case
The probation sentence ‘was contrary to law and should be reversed,’ the prosecutor contends
Mom seeks protocol review after boy has bruises, blood on his face
The mother of an 8-year-old student in the Programs of Promise at Wilson School wants the protocol for handling an acting-out child reviewed after she said her son was picked up by his ankle and dragged across the floor of a classroom.
YSU Championship Game Shirts Fly Off the Shelves
The first shipment of commemorative shirts was sold out by the time it arrived. More are expected to arrive daily.
Campbell police investigating after alleged sexual assault of teen posted to social media
Police say incident involves several minors.
YSU sells out of tickets for championship game
A manager at Youngstown State University's bookstore prepares an order of the championship T-shirts that are in high demand before the national title game Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.
Create lasting memories with HOLIDAY MEALS
Family Features From savory starters and sides to a show-stopping main course, there are so many
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason J. Springer, 35, of 21176 Harrisburg Westville
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, 6 p.m., work session; regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., high
LAKE ERIE Groups threaten to sue US EPA over toxic algae
Associated Press TOLEDO Several environmental groups have threatened to sue the U.S.
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Vicious-dog case plea GIRARD A woman pleaded no contest Tuesday to violating the city’s vicious-
Devils dominate against Rebels
Zach Rasile overcame a slow start to hit six 3-pointers and score 24 points.
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Dog-tethering ordinance POLAND Village Council members approved an emergency dog-tethering
LeBron leads Cavaliers past Bucks in OT
LeBron James buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with 24 seconds left in overtime.
Turkey and Russia probe slaying of envoy in gallery
Turkey and Russia probe slaying of envoy in gallery ANKARA, Turkey Investigators from Turkey
“Passengers,” the new sci-fi movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, opens
“Passengers,” the new sci-fi movie starring Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, opens today in
US auto agency probes rollaway issue
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. auto safety agency has opened an investigation into
Trump family drops access offered for charity donations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s children may see his move to the White House as a way
Give up, sore losers
Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News The visible effects of a thorough election drubbing
Something old or new for Dems?
Opinion: As an increasingly geriatric Democratic leadership licks its 2016 wounds and mulls the future, who
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
Two kids who died saving others honored
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Two children who died saving the lives of even younger children are
Indians add Colabello, Goody
Colabello is a .257 career hitter with 28 homers and 111 RBIs in 225 major league games.
Emergency managers charged over Flint’s water
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. A criminal investigation of Flint’s lead-contaminated water
What’s Christmas like behind bars?
Opinion: By David Simonson Tribune News Service In prison, wearing anything in Santa red will land you in
Mahoning Valley jobless rate shows large drop in labor force
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped by 0.1 percent in November to 5.8 percent.
Islamic State claims market attack
German security forces continue search for terrorist Associated Press BERLIN The Islamic State
Websites court shoppers with expedited shipping
Associated Press ATLANTA Forget ordering online weeks in advance or dashing out to the drug
Police: 9 dead, 70 hurt in blast at Mexican fireworks market
Police: 9 dead, 70 hurt in blast at Mexican fireworks market AP Photo MXEV101, MXEM101, MXEM101,
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Fred’s to buy 865 Rite Aid stores Youngstown Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and Rite Aid Corp.
‘Christmas miracle’ holds hope to stem opioid crisis
Editorial: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called this month’s passage of a $6.3 billion
Obama bans future oil leases in much of Arctic, Atlantic
Associated Press HONOLULU President Barack Obama on Tuesday designated the bulk of U.S.-owned
Fireworks market blast kills at least 29 in Mexico
Associated Press TULTEPEC, Mexico A powerful chain-reaction explosion ripped through Mexico’s
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