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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Good samaritan makes gruesome discovery when returning dogs
Performing a good deed to help two dogs turned into a lot more than animal advocate Jason Cooke expected.
Youngstown officers expected to reject fact-finder's recommendation
A fact finder’s nonbinding proposal to resolve a contract dispute between the city and its police patrol officers union calls for a 1 percent raise this year and salary freezes for the next two years.
Lack of lead indicators leads to test only every 3 years at MVSD
Although there are plenty of lead and copper pipes throughout the Mahoning Valley, neither element has been found in tap water for years, said the chief engineer of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, which operates the area’s main water source.
Warm Paws needs help to provide houses for dogs forced to live outdoors
Warm Paws for Winter, a project of Never Muzzled, provides sturdy houses filled with straw for dogs kept outdoors.
Analysis shows poor school districts – Youngstown, Campbell, Warren – lead to poor performance
Area educators are not surprised by an analysis that shows stark differences between state report card performance of districts with more poor children and those with fewer.
Follow the plan or step aside, state auditor's representative tells Niles mayor, council
A state auditor’s representative sharply criticized Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia for failing to implement the city’s financial-recovery plan from fiscal emergency in what amounted to a tongue-lashing during Wednesday’s council meeting.
Union leaders at GM Lordstown ponder contract issues
Union leaders at GM Lordstown ponder contract issues
Mich. governor appeals Obama's denial of disaster aid for Flint
Mich. governor appeals Obama's denial of disaster aid for Flint
What You Need to Know About Winter Driving
Winter can be an especially perilous time to be outdoors, especially on the roads. Snow, ice, fog and longer nights present challenges to drivers that can lead to crashes.
Smithsonian's black history museum to get $10 million gift
Smithsonian's black history museum to get $10 million gift
Court ruling favors Ohio elections chief on liability issue
Court ruling favors Ohio elections chief on liability issue
Boardman Township Park participates in state accountability program
Boardman Township Park participates in state accountability program
Pa. gov to tighten methane rules for drillers
Wolf administration to tighten methane rules for drillers
Ohio patrol official accused of stalking woman after affair
Ohio patrol official accused of stalking woman after affair
Man pleads not guilty in Ohio woman’s fatal shooting
Man pleads not guilty in Ohio woman’s fatal shooting
South, East brace for big storm, significant snowfall
South, East brace for big storm, significant snowfall
Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier
Senate panel approves bill to make school lunches tastier
Wal-Mart to give pay raises to most of its workers
Wal-Mart to give pay raises to most of its workers
Tractor-trailer accident causes closure of SR 82 at US Route 62 in Brookfield
Tractor-trailer accident causes closure of SR 82 at US Route 62 in Brookfield
Court documents: Ohio police officer punched suspect
Court documents: Ohio police officer punched suspect
US Treasury Secretary: Puerto Rico needs congressional action
US Treasury Sec: Puerto Rico needs congressional action
Stocks plunge along with price of oil; Dow off 500 points
Stocks plunge along with price of oil; Dow off 500 points
Clothing-distribution ministry temporarily closed at Rising Star Baptist Church
Clothing-distribution ministry temporarily closed at Rising Star Baptist Church
MCCTC gets $16,500 grant to be used for new STEM school
MCCTC gets $16,500 grant to be used for new STEM school
Analysis shows economic status affects student outcomes
Analysis shows economic status affects student outcomes
New $5 million Canfield library opens 9 a.m. Monday
New $5 million Canfield library opens 9 a.m. Monday
Global stocks tumble again as oil price continues to slump
Global stocks tumble again as oil price continues to slump
Elton John, ZZ Top: 2 major concerts will test Youngstown business district
Two major concerts by classic-rock giants are set for March 22
Gunter, Pangio ignite Fitch’s OT victory
To say Derek Gunter and Anthony Pangio were key pieces in Austintown Fitch’s 63-60 overtime win against Boardman would be an understatement.
Supporters of Youngstown woman plan Saturday marrow donor drive
Marie “Penny” Eldridge-Harris needs a bone marrow transplant and friends plan an event to help the search.
FARMDALE KILLING | Crowd attended auction at property day before
Ricky Green is accused of killing his wife because she was unfaithful.
Youngstown couple wants permission to keep their chickens
Two are kept as pets and the rest of the chickens are food
Mahoning superintendents discuss bullying, how to fight it
Superintendents encourage parents to communicate with schools.
Duchovny, Anderson recapture the chemistry The ‘X-Files’ factor
IF YOU WATCH What: “The X Files” season premiere Where: Fox When: Sunday Time: 8-9 p.m.
Alice Cooper coming to Packard hall
WARREN Alice Cooper will return to the Mahoning Valley for a May 17 concert at Packard Music Hall.
Trustees sworn in to oversee Wirt trust
The trustees also are members of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s board of directors
Nancy Tod, member of noted Valley family, dies
“She worked briefly with her father at the Packard Youngstown Motor Company,” her daughter said. Her father, Benjamin Brockett, owned the company.
Costs cause Masonic Temple to close
After 106 years of serving the local freemasonry groups, the Masonic Temple in Youngstown will close.
Poland school calendar likely to change
School year to be pushed forward to accommodate state testing
Youngstown lawyers fined
Attys. Neal Atway and Scott Cochran were sentenced Tuesday after they pleaded guilty in federal court.
2 Dem candidates for US Senate get endorsements
Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland’s list includes a number of officeholders in the Mahoning Valley
1948 Youngstown steel cabinetry to go on display
Jason Trickett arranges pieces of a never-used 1948 Youngstown Kitchens steel cabinets for an upcoming display at Tyler Mahoning Valley Historical Center on West Federal Street, downtown Youngstown.
Water crisis
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Only a year ago, Rick Snyder began his second term as Michigan
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Don McLean’s arrest shakes his Maine town PORTLAND, Maine The picturesque town of
Gwinnell named president, CEO
Gwinnell named president, CEO YOUNGSTOWN The board of directors of Northern States Metals, a
Despite flawed report cards, new results reflect well on most Valley school districts
Editorial: The tardy release last week of incomplete report-card results for Ohio schools for the 2014-15
Fitness center forecasts for February
Planet Fitness is expected to open sometime in the middle of February.
Insurance customers experiencing problems
Associated Press Thousands of health insurance consumers around the country have started the new
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Savages: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel
First families matter
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON The other day, as President Obama and aides
President defends pragmatism in his last State of the Union speech
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau Barry Obama arrived at Columbia University too late to
FBI agents question Kent State professor
By Nick Glunt Beacon Journal staff writer A Kent State University professor with a history of
Police find large amounts of pills, marijuana during traffic stops
One defendant caught trying to flush pills down toilet in restaurant
Youngstown has settled a police excessive force lawsuit for $72,000
City council will consider today authorizing the board of control to pay its $50,000 deductible
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9
Bridge upgrade contract awarded
The First Street bridge in Lowellville will get sidewalk reconstruction and lamppost lighting installation.
Record Reviews
Don Henley Album: “Cass County” Grade: A As a principal member of the Eagles, Don Henley
Supreme Court to rule on policies on immigration
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court stepped into a boiling political dispute over
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council Public Utilities Committee, 5 p.m., 6th floor, council
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Natasha Velazquez and Terrence Jordon, Youngstown, girl,
Canada excluded from anti-IS coalition meeting
Canada excluded from anti-IS coalition meeting TORONTO Canada has been excluded from a meeting
METRO DIGEST || Skimmers at the pump
Skimmers at the pump YOUNGSTOWN With credit-card skimmers having been installed by criminals in
Sarah Palin endorses Trump for president
Associated Press AMES, Iowa Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump received a key
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Jan. 20, the 20th day of 2016. There are 346 days left in the year.
Bill would require journalists to register
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina journalists would be required to register with
UN report: Iraqi civilians are dying at ‘staggering’ rate
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq witnessed a sharp increase in civilian deaths after the fall of
Lock 24 is one of the region’s treats Comfort and quality
The New Year is a restart. A fresh chance to get things right. Like a third marriage, the triumph of hope over experience.
Loaded gun found during traffic stop
Loaded gun found during traffic stop YOUNGSTOWN Police found a loaded .380-caliber semiautomatic
Reach for the slow cooker for a warm winter dinner
By Lee Svitak Dean Star Tribune (Minneapolis) When important people who cook are asked what
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
oddly enough
oddly enough Cat that pulled vanishing act will return to owners by jet RALEIGH, N.C. A cat
Lighten up with creamy, dreamy desserts
By Arthi Subramaniam Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If you have been binging on rich and creamy
High School roundup | More boys basketball from Tuesday
Brecksville Broadview Hts 59, Cardinal Mooney 58 YOUNGSTOWN Dan Auble scored 17 points and Dan
Mahoning County Race Course
TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $10,100 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $7,500 6 Keepinyourchinup (Houghton,
SPORTS digest
Phantoms’ Moore earns USHL honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Connor Moore has
Outages knock Twitter offline
Associated Press Some Twitter users had to do without early Tuesday after sporadic outages knocked
Feet of strength: AFC title may come down to kickers
Gostowski or McManus could steal spotlight at end
US stocks rise in shaky trading
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks struggled through a turbulent day of trading Tuesday and