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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boy Scouts toil on through mud, rain today to complete Klonike Derby
It was boy scouts versus the rain and mud at the 2016 Whispering Pines District’s Klondike Derby at Camp StamBaugh Saturday.
Hubbard native regales Kravitz crowd with Valley's steelmaking heritage
J. Richard “Rick” Rowlands has a lifelong passion: the glory days of steelmaking in the Mahoning Valley, in general, and the equipment that kept the mills running, in particular.
Speed, alcohol factors in Beloit crash that killed passenger
The passenger in a car was killed and the driver seriously injured after the driver fled from a Sebring police officer preparing to initiate a traffic stop early Saturday.
Sansone-Ochwat engagement is announced
Alyssa Sansone and Dale Ochwat II are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding. The bride-
Olivia Lanterman to wed Richard Griffith
austintown Frank and Michelle Lanterman of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Phantoms deliver strongest performance of season
The Youngstown Phantoms delivered their strongest performance of the season against the hottest USHL team.
Gunfire unnerves Mahoning River-front hikers
Gunfire along the Mahoning River in Youngstown comes from an outdoor law enforcement firing range.
Oakhill judge gives defendants time to respond, moves trial date
Judge moved the trial’s start date to Feb. 29 and said it will begin on time
Early aggressive play pays off big in Fitch victory
Falcons made sure their rematch with Canfield wouldn’t be decided in the final seconds.
“Iron Soup” apartments gain new life as housing for homeless vets
Veterans move in to Campbell apartments once home to Campbell steel workers.
Ohio monitoring avian flu case in Indiana
The Ohio Department of Agriculture lifted a ban on poultry displays at fairs, auctions and other events
100-count indictment charges 5 Valley men with drug offenses
The federal indictment contains a specification concerning a fatal heroin overdose last July 19 in Youngstown.
Mincher, Ford lead Tigers over Raiders in ITCL
Graham Mincher and Jake Ford made sure the Raiders’ streak stayed intact.
Drug abuse education needed at all ages, officials say
Drug abuse is “our biggest epidemic,” hospital foundation president says.
SPORTS DIGEST || Hubbard High School HOF class announced
Hubbard High School HOF class announced HUBBARD Athletes representing six sports, a coach and a
Warren cops arrest 4 young men in car full of guns, drugs, money
Police found three loaded weapons, heroin, cocaine, marijuana and cash in the car
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown man reports robbery
A 35-year-old Youngstown man told police that he was robbed at gunpoint while driving on the North Side.
Polka parties draw growing crowd on Fridays in Girard
George Heffner of Maryland and Pat Daugherty of Newton Falls dance during a Polka jam session Friday night at Kuzman’s Bar in Girard. This weekly event gives musicians and fans of polka music an opportunity to enjoy themselves.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 5:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Joburg Open. 7:40 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Tottenham vs.
Send information on Ash Wednesday
Send information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday, which
birthdays
birthdays Opera singer Marilyn Horne is 82. Singer Barbara Lynn is 74. Country singer Ronnie
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .126.90—.34 Aqua America, .71
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Sanders can appeal to Latinos
Opinion: By Randy Jurado Ertll Tribune News Service It’s no secret that Bernie Sanders needs to persuade
Round 2 starts on cannabis
Opinion: Random thoughts following lawmakers’ announced efforts to study the legalization of medical
WALL STREET OFF TO WORST 2-WEEK START IN HISTORY
Associated Press Never before has Wall Street gotten off to a worse start to a year. The stock
Raise federal gasoline tax
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The North American International Auto Show is underway in Detroit, and the
Book of homilies offers inspiring messages
A committee at St. Luke church compiled works of the Rev. Joseph Fata
Never ignore dark sides of playing, winning lottery
Editorial: Call us party poopers, stick- in-the-muds or killjoys, but we’ll continue to count ourselves out of
Wal-Mart to shut 269 stores, including 154 in US
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart is doing some rare pruning. The world’s largest retailer is
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. When does something become a “false
Buckle up, investors
Associated Press NEW YORK Yes, this is scary. Stock prices plunged again Friday and are down 8
from mass to mission | Collected homilies
Who: The Rev. Joseph. A. Fata, pastor of St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. What: Book on
MVAC to mark 100th year with special programs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Association of Churches marks its centennial this year.
Researchers confirm site of witch-trial hangings
Associated Press SALEM, Mass. A team of researchers using historical documents and 21st-century
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS GOP debate seen by 11.1 million viewers NEW YORK Thursday’s GOP debate drew 11.1
Flint’s water crisis is revealing
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore Tribune News Service There is something terribly disturbing about the
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Today’s ENTRIES
Post Time: 12:15PM RACE 1 $9,000, 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $5,000 1 Avgolemono (Musarro)1263/1
Biden launches cancer initiative
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Vice President Joe Biden launched a “moonshot” initiative Friday
N. Korea offers deal to end nuke tests
N. Korea offers deal to end nuke tests SEOUL, South Korea North Korea said it could stop
Forces try to retake hotel attacked Friday by al-Qaida
Associated Press OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso Al-Qaida militants struck an upscale hotel and nearby
Federal grand jury will hear drug-distribution cases against four defendants
The four were arrested Tuesday and Wednesday
Pa. casinos record record revenue
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s casinos on Friday reported record revenue in
Martin Luther King Jr. DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Martin Luther
US EPA chief touts clean energy amid pushback from states
Associated Press PERRYSBURG Ohio and other states that are pushing back against clean energy are
1 man brain-dead, 5 others hurt in botched drug trial
Associated Press PARIS One man was brain-dead and three others faced possible permanent brain
METRO DIGEST || 3-part Lupus series starts next Sat.
Series on lupus AUSTINTOWN The Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter, will host a
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2016. There are 350 days left in the year.
Ohio school-board president wants smaller role for panel
Associated Press COLUMBUS The head of the state school board recommended smaller roles for the
2015 housing sales positive for Valley
The year brought positive housing figures for all three counties in the Mahoning Valley.
Battling green monsters
Some pretty menacing fish swim in Youngstown-area waters, but a bare handful of anglers pursue them
Meat shoot
Meat shoot Lowellville The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club is having a meat shoot at 6:30 p.m.
An arrival and a warning
After months of mild weather, frigid winter temperatures and snow arrived this week. But days are
AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS sUNday vPittsburgh Steelers vs. Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field
PNC reported 2015 net income of $4.1 billion
The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. reported 2015 net income of $4.1 billion, or $7.39 per diluted common share.
Fiat Chrysler recalls SUVs for 2nd time to fix wiring
Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly 389,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in the
Chipotle meeting
Chipotle meeting YOUNGSTOWN Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. will close all of its U.S. stores for
RESULTS OF FRIDAY’S OTHER HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL GAMES
McDonald 87, Sebring 68 SEBRING Jake Reckard led McDonald with 15 points while Zack Fedyski and
ON THE LINKS | Results from Friday’s professional golf events
PGA Sony Open HONOLULU Brandt Snedeker feels good about his swing and is making plenty of putts,