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Warren looking at expanding notification of lead discoveries
Franco Lucarelli, the city’s utilities director, has implemented a new procedure for helping Warren customers protect themselves from lead contamination in their water.
Lordstown remains confident in Cruze, despite sales drop in January
The leaders of the United Auto Workers unions at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant remain confident in the compact car their members build.
Charges pending after Warren infant, toddler revived with opiate antidote
Charges were to be filed today in Warren Municipal Court in connection with two children who were found sluggish and unresponsive by their mother Tuesday in their Randolph Street Northwest home.
Healthy, homemade snacks a hit with West Blvd. students
Third-grader Kandace Beatty liked her snack so much, she thought about having it for dinner, too.
Defendant tells authorities he wanted to sell firearm for Christmas presents
Archie Stanford Jr. told authorities in December 2014 he wanted to sell a gun he had to buy Christmas presents for his children.
St. Charles students help make 'Comfort Kits' for kids moving to foster homes
St. Charles School students huddled around tables in the cafeteria busying themselves with measuring, cutting and tying for a good cause.
Devin Towns facing trafficking charges after 2 stints in prison, multiple drug arrests
A man who police said had 30 bags of suspected cocaine and 73 pills in his car Monday evening has been to prison twice on felony drug charges and is currently wanted on a warrant for skipping a pretrial date in a pending drug case.
State Rep. Boccieri has more questions for OEPA on Sebring water
State Rep. Boccieri has more questions for OEPA on Sebring water
Warren officials seek to assure water users that all is well
Warren officials seek to assure water users that all is well
Warren authorities investigating babies taken to hospital
Warren authorities investigating babies taken to hospital
Browns about to pass Johnny Football to another team?
Browns about to pass Johnny Football to another team?
State approves 2 Mahoning County sites to host diploma program
State approves 2 Mahoning County sites to host diploma program
Youngstown Design Revew Committee approves Central YMCA, soup kitchen exterior designs
Youngstown Design Review Committee approves Central YMCA, soup kitchen exterior designs
Boardman police respond to assault, domestic-violence calls
Boardman police respond to assault, domestic-violence calls
Western Pa. child-Sex trafficking suspect, ex-fugitive, to plead guilty
Child-Sex trafficking suspect, ex-fugitive, to plead guilty
Exxon’s 4Q and annual profit plunge with oil prices
Exxon’s 4Q and annual profit plunge with oil prices
It's official: Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders' strong challenge
Clinton takes Iowa, beating back Sanders' strong challenge
Authorities: Ohio man pulls gun on cop in road rage altercation
Authorities: Ohio man pulls gun on cop in road rage altercation
Sanders back on the campaign trail after virtual tie with Clinton
Sanders back on the campaign trail after virtual tie with Clinton
Honda agrees to new deal with IndyCar as engine supplier
Honda agrees to new deal with IndyCar as engine supplier
Cheap oil buoys consumers, shakes up global governments
Cheap oil buoys consumers, shakes up global governments
Police: Ohio bicyclist struck by SUV in hit-and-run dies
Police: Bicyclist struck by SUV in hit-and-run dies
UPDATE | Energy sector leads another decline in stocks as oil falls
Energy sector leads another decline in stocks as oil falls
Ohio woman accused in daughter’s killing gives birth to baby boy
Ohio woman accused in daughter’s killing gives birth to baby boy
Ohio groundhog Buckeye Chuck’s prediction: More winter
Ohio groundhog Buckeye Chuck’s prediction: More winter
SEBRING UPDATE | One person has elevated lead levels after BOH test
One person has elevated lead levels after BOH test
Mahoning County health board's personnel committee meets Wednesday morning
Mahoning County health board's personnel committee meets Wednesday morning
Takata panel finds problems with its air bag quality processes
Takata panel finds problems with its air bag quality processes
Obama, GOP leaders meet as campaign din hinders compromise
Obama, GOP leaders meet as campaign din hinders compromise
Autopsy set for woman dropped off at hospital ER Monday
Autopsy set for woman dropped off at hospital ER Monday
Parent of man accused of robbing bank says he's mentally ill
Parent of man accused of robbing bank says he's mentally ill
FBI joins investigation of Flint water lead contamination
FBI joins investigation of Flint water lead contamination
City police find cocaine, pills after man arrested Monday evening
City police find cocaine, pills after man arrested Monday evening
Activists rally as trial of man accused of shooting dog begins
Activists rally as trial of man accused of shooting dog begins
Cruz, Rubio eye NH momentum as Dems gird for long fight
Cruz, Rubio eye NH momentum as Dems gird for long fight
No shadow: Pennsylvania groundhog ’predicts’ early spring
No shadow: Pennsylvania groundhog ’predicts’ early spring
Cosby arrives in court as lawyers push to get charge dropped
Cosby arrives in court as lawyers push to get charge dropped
East’s Malik Marrow quietly pours in points for hometown school
East’s Malik Marrow quietly pours in points for hometown school
Warren councilman unhappy with lack of notification to water customers regarding high lead readings
Councilman Vince Flask says he’s unhappy with the lack of notification to Warren water customers of an East Side neighborhood where two high lead readings were found
Richard Dreyfuss plays Wall Street Ponzi scheme leader Making of ‘Madoff’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Don’t look to Richard Dreyfuss to defend Bernie
Stambaugh Auditorium REO Speedwagon coming to Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN REO Speedwagon is coming to Stambaugh Auditorium on April 7. Tickets
City receives no proposals for former Bottom Dollar
The mayor wants a full-service grocery store re-established at 2649 Glenwood Ave.
Investigators raid home of former Niles mayor Ralph Infante
The strongest evidence yet that criminal investigators are focused on former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante surfaced Monday
GM, UAW come to tentative agreement
United Auto Workers Local 1112 workers will vote on a new contract starting Feb. 22.
Arson strike force celebrates 25 years of service
The strike force is comprised of 20-plus members who represent area fire departments
The Covelli Centre will get metal detectors
The cost for eight of them and security wands is about $30,000
Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center recognizes nun and priest
Sister Mary Dun and Rev. Terry Hazel connect with youth
Health board tests food vendors’ tap water
Tap-water testing for lead and bottled water distribution continue in Sebring.
Youngstown Playhouse ‘Guys and Dolls’ to be replaced by ‘Forum’ in May
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Due to a new restriction on the performance rights, the Youngstown
Both parties draw new voters
Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, arrives for a caucus night rally on Monday in Des Moines, Iowa. Cruz sealed a victory in the Republican Iowa caucuses.
A Youngstown committee recommends the city give $50,000 to a downtown call center
VXI Global Solutions is planning $249,840 in improvements
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2016. There are 333 days left in the year.
Gas prices up 2 cents
Gas prices up 2 cents YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices rose by 2 cents to $1.628 per gallon,
Free workshop
Free workshop BOARDMAN Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is
How to ignite growth
Opinion: WASHINGTON Woodrow Wilson, who enjoyed moralizing about the mundane, called paying taxes a
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v Chris Martin: Tonight on “Late Late Show With
Lumber Liquidators to pay more than $13M for illegal imports
Associated Press NEW YORK Lumber Liquidators will pay more than $13 million for illegally
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.22-0.07 Aqua America, .71
Tiny homes to call their own
Opinion: By Michael J. TOTTEN Los Angeles Times My hometown, Portland, Ore., has a serious homelessness
Let vibrant voices of past resonate anew during Black History Month
Editorial: Since its inception nine decades ago, black history observances in February have served as golden
Hunt Valve plans to expand
A local company’s new leadership is looking to expand its core markets to expand the business.
BOARDMAN
BOARDMAN A dinner to benefit the general fund of Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley will be Feb. 19
ND governor orders cuts amid $1 billion shortfall
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple ordered deep cuts to
IS victims advocate, pope get nods for ’16 Nobel
Associated Press STAVANGER, Norway A woman who champions the rights of Islamic State rape
Britain OKs gene-editing experiments
Associated Press LONDON In a landmark decision that some ethicists warned is a step down the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nicholas and Nicole Hoff, Salem, girl, Jan. 27. Amanda
Bank-robbery arrest
Bank-robbery arrest CAMPBELL Police arrested a Youngstown man who they said robbed a Campbell
Suspect in kidnapping, slaying of girl, 13, knew her, police say
Suspect in kidnapping, slaying of girl, 13, knew her, police say Associated Press BLACKSBURG,
Facing DUI charge
Facing DUI charge LIBERTY A woman will be arraigned today in Girard Municipal Court after
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan raised nearly $200,000 in the last three months of 2015
Among his expenses is a $114 bill at a hotel less than 1.5 miles from his house
hSix more weeks of winter in store?
hSix more weeks of winter in store? punxsutawney, pa. Inner Circle President Bill Deeley shows
WHO declares emergency over spread of Zika
Associated Press GENEVA The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Crestview Local School Board Buildings and Grounds Committee, 6 a.m.,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Nominees for the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nominations
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Tom Smothers is 79. Singer Graham Nash is 74. Singer Howard Bellamy of the
chipotle CDC: E. coli outbreak appears to be over
Associated Press WASHINGTON Looks like it’s safe to bite into that burrito. The federal agency
Schizophrenia study may aid treatment
By MALCOLM RITTER AP Science Writer NEW YORK Scientists pursuing the biological roots of
Mother imposes social isolation
Dear Annie: I have epilepsy with very minor seizures that occur roughly once every three weeks.
Penguins consider playoffs already under way
Once again, Pittsburgh is chasing for a postseason invitation
Police and the mentally ill: What works best? Compassion on the force
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune The teen was physically imposing - 5-foot-10 and 240 pounds -
MONDAY’S PREP RESULTS
Howland 61, Warren Harding 38 WARREN Sara Price led Howland with 31 points as the Tigers (15-5,
Lions Club program collects glasses for needy
Dear Heloise: I saw a hint in your column about saving the tiny screws from old eyeglasses before
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Monday’s results RACE 1 $17,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 2 Visions of Halo (Pilares,
US manufacturing weakens
Associated Press WASHINGTON Factory activity in the world’s two biggest economies – the United
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