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Notification times need reduced, lead pipes replaced, OEPA chief says
Notification time frames need to be drastically shortened for people whose homes show elevated lead levels in their water, the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said, as the Sebring water lead emergency appeared to be abating.
Seman, accused of triple murder/arson, complains of jail mistreatment
The man accused of killing a 10-year-old girl and her grandparents in a March 2015 arson complained Monday during a pretrial hearing to Judge Maureen Sweeney about his treatment at the Mahoning County jail.
Infant, toddler revived with opiate antidote in position they shouldn't have been, cops say
Police Capt. Robert Massucci called it a “sad state of affairs” that siblings – a girl, 21 months and a boy, 9 months – had to be revived with naloxone, the opiate-reverseal drug, at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital Tuesday after they apparently ate an opiate.
49.6K GM workers to get $11,000 in profit-sharing after 'legendary turnaround' year
Notification time frames need to be drastically shortened for people whose homes show elevated lead levels in their water, the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said, as the Sebring water lead emergency appeared to be abating.
Liberty native, O.A.R. take a different stage here Thursday
The last time O.A.R. played in Youngstown, things were different.
Youngstown council approves purchase of fire trucks, metal detectors for Covelli Centre
City council voted to have the board of control spend up to $365,000 for two used firetrucks, but it will be a month or two before city officials can determine how they’ll pay for them.
United Way of Youngstown exceeds 2015 goal
The 2015 United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley financial campaign raised $2,957,115, exceeding its goal of $2.6 million by $357,115.
Flash and Chloe off to compete in Westminster
Vienna resident Sue Davis hopes her trip to New York City later this month turns into more than a Flash in the pan.
Former Mount Carmerl worker gets a year in prison for church thefts
Former Niles sewer-maintenance worker Michael Marrara, who stole $97,000 while working as maintenance supervisor for Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Niles, said he was “really sorry” for the thefts.
Valley and presidential political consultant Vic Rubenstein dead after surgery
Vic Rubenstein, longtime Mahoning Valley marketing and political consultant who died late Tuesday, will be fondly remembered by friends, family and clients for his hard work, loyalty, creativity and energy.
Struthers police captains face charges in jail hanging
Two Struthers police captains face neglect-of-duty charges in the Sept. 10 hanging death of inmate Peter Bugno, 43.
Judge refuses to throw out sex assault case against Cosby
Judge refuses to throw out sex assault case against Cosby
Youngstown council approves paying $365K for used fire trucks
Youngstown council approves paying $365K for used fire trucks
OSHA investigates death of worker at GM plant in Defiance
OSHA investigates death of worker at GM plant in Defiance
GM Lordstown fire not expected to make significant impact on production
GM Lordstown fire not expected to make significant impact on production
Vic Rubenstein, longtime Mahoning Valley marketing and political consultant, dies
Vic Rubenstein, longtime Mahoning Valley marketing and political consultant, dies
Rivals now target Rubio; Trump calls for Iowa do-over
Rivals now target Rubio; Trumbull calls for Iowa do-over
Wrongful-death suit over man dead in Ohio jail cell dismissed
Wrongful-death suit over man dead in Ohio jail cell dismissed
Toyota discontinues Scion after years of slumping sales
Toyota discontinues Scion after years of slumping sales
US Sen. Sherrod Brown announces bill to protect Ohio families from toxic lead exposure
US Sen. Sherrod Brown announces bill to protect Ohio families from toxic lead exposure
Ex-Ohio officer rejects deal to volunteer, keep canine partner
Ex-Ohio officer rejects deal to volunteer, keep canine partner
UPDATE | Police suspect Warren tots ate opiate drug
UPDATE | Police suspect Warren tots ate opiate drug
Records: Close contact between Ohio AG, anti-abortion group
Records: Close contact between Ohio AG, anti-abortion group
OD suspected in case of woman dropped off at Warren hospital
OD suspected in case of woman dropped off at Warren hospital
Niles man gets year in prison for $97,000 church theft
Niles man gets year in prison for $97,000 church theft
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul quits 2016 GOP presidential race
GM posts $9.7B earnings; employee profit sharing hits $11K
GM posts $9.7B earnings; employee profit sharing hits $11K
Warren Water Dept. making changes, utilities director said of lead issues
Franco Lucarelli, the city’s utilities director, has implemented a new procedure for helping Warren water customers protect themselves from lead contamination in their water.
Hauled-water tank is Green Twp. firm’s lead pollution solution
Linde Hydraulics Corp. wants to be on a public water supply line.
Poland tops Boardman in OT
Poland avoided a three-game losing steak, pulling away from Boardman in overtime to walk away with a 75-67 victory.
St. Charles students help to make kids count
St. Charles School students huddled around tables in the cafeteria busying themselves with measuring, cutting and tying for a good cause.
Opiate antidote saves Warren kids, charges to be filed
Police Chief Eric Merkel said detectives would likely have a statement on the case after charges are filed.
Standohar, Graziano lead Indians over Vikings
A back-door basket by Anthony Graziano got Girard going to start the second half.
SPORTS DIGEST || Cardinal Mooney announces HOF class
Cardinal Mooney announces HOF class YOUNGSTOWN Fourteen former Cardinal Mooney athletes will be
Cops find 30 bags of cocaine, 73 pills, cash, after chase
The suspect also is wanted on a warrant for skipping a court date in a current drug case.
Columbiana High School to host fight show
Boxers from Youngstown, Akron, Butler, Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh will highlight the “Columbiana County Boxing Show.”
Campbell dog shooting case will go to second pretrial in May
Man faces misdemeanor charges after alleged fatal shooting of neighbor’s dog.
Alabama looks to keep recruiting championship
LSU and Ohio State had the top two spots in the rankings entering today.
Cruze confidence remains
GM posted a 23.2 percent year-over-year drop in sales for the Chevrolet Cruze in January.
Youngstown committee OKs designs for downtown YMCA, soup kitchen
The committee also OKed a new downtown soup kitchen
Man gets over seven years on firearms charge
Told police he was selling gun to buy Christmas presents
Boardman students learn healthy snack options as Tot Chefs
Third-graders, from left, Katalina Cohn, Lauren Dellorco and Graci Northcott work on making apple sandwiches at West Boulevard Elementary. Participants chose from toppings such as cream cheese, soy butter, granola and marshmallows to spread on apple slices.
Math competition
Math competition CAMPBELL Campbell K-7 School will host a countywide math competition at 6 p.m.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Former DA: Cosby is shielded from prosecution NORRISTOWN, Pa. The former district
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for the Mahoning Valley Young
Water isn’t only foul element in Mich.
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords One big difference between the rich and the poor in our country is
Another housing crisis?
Opinion: Movie sequels are rarely as good as the original films on which they’re based. The same dictum, it
Global ups and downs of cheap oil
Associated Press Cheap oil will be sticking around for a while. That reality is wreaking havoc
Once again, Iowa does its job in narrowing field of candidates
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Tribune News Service Iowa doesn’t pick nominees. It eliminates candidates.
Congress: Drug price hikes motivated by profit
Associated Press Two drugmakers have made a practice of buying and then dramatically hiking the
Congress: Drug price hikes driven by profit
Associated Press Two drugmakers have made a practice of buying and then dramatically hiking the
The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will square off Sunday in the Super Bowl, and the folks
The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers will square off Sunday in the Super Bowl, and the folks
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2016. There are 332 days left in the year.
Valley must commit to make daily air service a success
Editorial: The takeoff this spring of daily commercial airline service to and from the Youngstown-Warren
Ups and downs of cheap oil
Associated Press Cheap oil will be sticking around for a while. That reality is wreaking havoc
Stocks weighed down by drop in oil price
Associated Press NEW YORK Another steep drop in the price of oil weighed on global markets
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .126.97-0.24 Aqua America, .71
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event
Tickets available for 25 Under 35 event YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for the Mahoning Valley Young
us house GOP fails to repeal health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans failed in their latest futile attempt Tuesday to kill
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, Mahoning
Boardman police handle assault and domestic-violence reports
Police are investigating reported stabbing
Mother of man charged after Campbell bank robbery says her son is mentally ill
A 26-year-old man faces a Friday pretrial for aggravated robbery.
Hopefuls descend on NH
Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. Hillary Clinton tried to turn a skin-of-her-teeth victory in Iowa
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Shelley Berman is 91. Actress Blythe Danner is 73. Guitarist Dave Davies of
Sexually transmitted case of Zika reported in Texas
Associated Press DALLAS Health officials on Tuesday reported that a person in Texas has become
Traces of DNA found in helicopter crash
Traces of DNA found in helicopter crash HONOLULU Trace elements of DNA have been found from
Ohio judge mulls ‘Zombie Nativity’ man’s zoning case
Associated Press CINCINNATI It’s still alive. An Ohio judge said Tuesday he plans to rule on
Neighbor: Slain Va. girl talked of online ‘boyfriend’
Associated Press BLACKSBURG, Va. A 13-year-old girl who vanished from her bedroom was stabbed
METRO DIGEST || Teen drives too far
Teen drives too far STRUTHERS No one was injured but several vehicles and a home were damaged
S. Korea warns N. Korea not to launch rocket
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea South Korea warned today of “searing” consequences if North
Generals: Women should have to register for draft
Associated Press WASHINGTON The top Army and Marine Corps generals told senators Tuesday that it
Mich. governor plans $30M credit for Flint water customers
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will propose $30 million in state
Make bowls of Super Bowl snacks
By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch The biggest religious holidays in America, it often has
Why does wife suddenly hate spouse?
Dear Annie: I know I have my faults, but I can’t figure out why my wife suddenly hates me. She has
Yahoo to lay off 1,700 workers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo is laying off about 1,700 employees and shedding some of
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
If oil smokes, don’t fry in it
Dear Heloise: My daughter told me that olive oil should not be used for frying – for example,
Kuechly’s ‘other side’ comes out on the field
Luke Kuechly has more tackles than any player in the league since being selected by the Panthers in the first round out of Boston College in 2012.
Villa Banfi wines are a worldwide favorite TUSCAN TRADITION
When wine experts from around the world convene and discuss the list of the world’s greatest wineries, there is rarely uniform agreement.
Microsoft recalls power cords
Associated Press Microsoft is recalling about 2.44 million AC power cords for its Surface Pro,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, will sell takeout cavatelli dinners with
Crosby’s hat trick powers Penguins
Sidney Crosby scored three straight goals for his first natural hat trick in more than five years.
oddly enough
oddly enough Student says he’s in trouble for renting dorm room on Airbnb BOSTON A student at
Sojourn to the Past to host Sunday fundraiser
Sojourn to the Past to host Sunday fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN Sojourn to the Past will host a
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