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Man robbed by men who took him to Youngstown bank
A 29-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint at about 11:30 a.m. today after he asked for a ride with black men to Huntington Bank in downtown Youngstown and withdrew $1,200, according to a Youngstown police report.
7 semis, 5 passenger vehicles pile up today on I-80, just east of Pa. line
A multi-vehicle pile-up on Interstate 80 at 3:50 p.m. today restricting traffic to one or both lanes for short periods of time, but there were no serious injuries. All lanes were open by 7:21 p.m., reported the Pennsylvania State Police Mercer Post.
Youngstown traffic-cam program falling short of goal
The city’s civil speeding violation program shows no sign of slowing down with 1,196 motorists cited in January.
Running water 5 minutes reduced lead levels in Sebring
Some alarmingly high lead levels in tap water here were reduced to levels well below the federal limit by just running the water for five minutes.
Engineer's officer worker in conflict as elections board member when boss running
Ken Kubala, safety and compliance manager for the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office, has a conflict of interest by serving as a member of the county elections board while his boss, county Engineer Randy Smith, is on the March 15 primary ballot for re-election.
High court weighing definition of arson for insurance coverage on vacant Poland home
The state’s high court is considering arguments in an insurance case involving a vacant, foreclosed Poland home that was damaged by arson several years ago.
Youngstown YM undertaking $5M 'renaissance'
The Central YMCA unveiled plans for a project that leaders described as a “renaissance” of the downtown facility.
Father Popovich, seriously injured in a crash, gave students a lot to ponder on Ash Wednesday
Reflection remains a mainstay of Lent, a time of prayer, penance and fasting to prepare for Holy Week and Easter.
Free self-defense seminars for kids, adults Saturday
Team Bundy Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy, 160 Clifton Ave. NE, will host free self-defense seminars Saturday.
N.J. Gov. Christie suspends his GOP presidential bid
N.J. Gov. Christie suspends his GOP presidential bid
Ohio House passes bill to defund Planned Parenthood
Ohio House passes bill to defund Planned Parenthood
Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday night
Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday night
VW, Audi recall 850,000 vehicles to fix air bag inflators
VW, Audi recall 850,000 vehicles to fix air bag inflators
Overdosing Ohio grandmother imprisoned in infant’s death
Overdosing Ohio grandmother imprisoned in infant’s death
Ohio cop fired after 137-shot barrage wants back on force
Ohio cop fired after 137-shot barrage wants back on force
AG's office cites conflict in Trumbull elections board
AG's office cites conflict in Trumbull elections board
Man accused of stealing sapphires from Ohio museum indicted
Man accused of stealing sapphires from Ohio museum indicted
Michigan governor plans $360M for Flint, infrastructure
Michigan governor plans $360M for Flint, infrastructure
Ex-Ohio Gov. Celeste backs unendorsed underdog for US Senate
Ex-Ohio Gov. Celeste backs unendorsed underdog for US Senate
Trumbull grand jury to hear case involving overdoses of children
Trumbull grand jury to hear case involving overdoses of children
$5M renovation to downtown YMCA to get underway soon
$5M renovation to downtown YMCA to get underway soon
Baby Aiden's death ruled accidental; police called to watch home after threats
No charges to be filed against mother
Lisbon surges to defeat McDonald
Some speculated that the top two basketball seeds for the Division IV district tournament at Struthers might hold back in their showdown.
Youngstown school board member questions legality, ethics of president's, son's votes
The city school board president didn’t take her colleague’s comments kindly
Ohio confirms first 2 Zika virus cases
A 30-year-old Cleveland-area woman who recently traveled to Haiti contracted the virus, and a Stark County man, who also was in Haiti, also has the disease
Youngstown connection helps fuel unbeaten John Carroll
Mooney graduates Doug Caputo and Ryan Farragher and Ursuline grad Preston Williams are members of the unbeaten Blue Streaks.
Mahoning County senior levy is quality of life initiative, advocates say
The proposed senior levy on the March 15 ballot would raise about $4.1 million annually.
Help Hotline's 211 online database helps those in need
The database should make it easier and quicker for people to find agencies, organizations and resources for their specific needs
SPORTS DIGEST || Mahone to join Pelini and Penguins
Will Mahone, an Austintown Fitch graduate who was suspended from the Notre Dame football program in June 2014, announced Tuesday night that he is joining Bo Pelini’s Youngstown State football team for the 2016 season.
Early education answer to drug addiction prevention in the Valley, judges say
Mahoning County is blessed with many treatment programs, but there are still waiting lists, a judge said.
Ohio wants more info on plan to save Niles dispatchers
The city may have to turn over dispatching duties to Trumbull County
Lordstown teachers contend the district is violating past practice
The superintendent said the district plans to fund the health savings account but doesn't have the money now.
Bethel Lutheran Church celebrates Shrove Tuesday
The Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday event featured pancakes and New Orleans foods
Yavorcik tells judge FBI said statements would not be used as evidence
He contends the charges came from three interviews he gave law enforcement was obtained under the terms” of being inadmissible,
Village accused of failing to properly notify residents of water test results
Village manager believes the village is in compliance
US Rep. Tim Ryan tells Struthers Middle Schoolers who influenced his life
Ryan said he tries to push initiatives through Congress he feels will strengthen families
Trump, Sanders victorious; Kasich 2nd in GOP race
Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich arrives to a cheering crowd Tuesday in Concord, N.H. Kasich came in second behind frontrunner Donald Trump in New Hampshire's Republican primary.
newsmakers
newsmakers TV viewers choose Simpson over Madoff in crime stories NEW YORK In a television
Occupation of Oregon refuge wasn’t about the constitution
Opinion: By Aaron Bady Los Angeles Times The occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Halsey: Tonight on “Tonight Show
Take steps to prevent potential perils of falling
Editorial: 2Truth to tell, of course, there is nothing remotely funny about falling. According to the Ohio
UN: North Korea evades sanctions
UN: North Korea evades sanctions UNITED NATIONS U.N. experts say North Korea is continuing to
Investigator: Manslaughter charges possible in Flint
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Flint’s water crisis, after a switch in the source allowed
Schiavoni bill would provide funding for water, sewer system upgrades
The resolution would be comparable to the state’s public works program
METRO DIGEST || Struthers child endangerment
Adults charged with child endangerment STRUTHERS Police charged two adults for the purported
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2016. There are 325 days left in the
USPS shows profit during holidays
Associated Press WASHINGTON A strong holiday shipping season and a couple of favorable economic
Record Reviews
Tedeschi Trucks Band Album: “Let Me Get By” Grade: A+ It’s barely 2016, but the Tedeschi
Obama unveils $4.1 trillion budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled a record $4.1 trillion,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .127.81—.09 Aqua America, .71
Free tax assistance
Free tax assistance YOUNGSTOWN The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, PNC Bank
Hoarding in Aleppo, Syria, as government advances
Associated Press BEIRUT As government troops close in on Aleppo, some residents are preparing to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Transportation, Senior Services, Planning and Zoning, and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Actor Robert Wagner is 86. Guitarist Don Wilson of The Ventures is 83. Singer Roberta
Social Security racket
Opinion: During this election year, we are destined to hear many words that are toxic in the way they
Red Lobster credits Beyonce song with 33 percent surge in sales
Associated Press NEW YORK Red Lobster says it’s feeling the “Beyonce Bounce.” The seafood
Social-justice advocate kills self outside Ohio Statehouse
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who killed himself on the steps of the Statehouse was an
Columbiana man found with pills
Columbiana man found with pills YOUNGSTOWN A Columbiana man is in the Mahoning County jail after
Ill. bill would criminalize filming fights to put online
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. The video posted on Facebook showed a 12-year-old on the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Sears says it will speed up store closings
Staff/wire report HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. Sears keeps pruning its business in a years-long
Associated Press
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders rode a
Boom Boom Mancini scores KO with Coaches’ Burgers choice
The Champ declares Coaches a real contender, and we agree.
Avoiding Valentine’s Day cooking disasters
By Alison Bowen Chicago Tribune Recreating the romance of a restaurant at home might mean a few
oddly enough
oddly enough Fries with that? Man accused of tossing gator at drive-thru WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
Cheesy Hamburger Skillet
By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press Serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 35
Local 1112 reveals details of local contract, Local 1714 votes Thursday
The two United Auto Workers Locals that represent Lordstown plant workers are nearing close to contract votes.
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
GM recalling 473K trucks, SUVs to fix brake pedal
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling more than 473,000 trucks and SUVs in the
Scion FR-S cars recalled for ignition problem
Associated Press DETROIT Toyota’s youth-oriented Scion brand is recalling about 28,000 FR-S
Browns deny they lied about Manziel concussion
The Browns are defending their handling of Johnny Manziel’s late-season concussion.
Tuesday’s results
Tuesday’s results RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo, 6F, MSW 7 Honey Twists (Musarro, J.) $23.60 $8.60 $4.80