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Rockin’ good time in Youngstown
Elton John and ZZ Top performed before sold-out crowds in two downtown venues
Stories published March 23, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Canfield man jailed after assault at Ohio University
A Canfield man, James D. Howard, 25, was charged with burglary, possessing weapons under disability by Ohio University in connection with his assault of an OU faculty member on Monday.
West Branch student suspended after threat found
A West Branch School District student who threatened on social media to “kill everyone” and “shoot up the school” will not be in school Thursday, according to a parent who received a phone call from school authorities.
Placard admitting guilt is better than jail, Liberty thief says
Greg Davenport drew a lot of attention with a giant, red-lettered sign he wore on Belmont Avenue Wednesday afternoon.
'My name is mud,' Yavorcik tells jury in closing argument today
A jury will begin deliberations Thursday on 10 felonies facing Martin Yavorcik, a failed 2008 Mahoning County prosecutor candidate.
Corner House Christian Church hosts Passover Seder tonight
Igor Bagirov of Beth-El Russian Messianic Missionary Ministries of Cleveland reminded those attending a Seder at Corner House Christian Church that without Judaism there would not be Christianity.
32 Valley residents indicted in food stamp fraud case
Thirty-two area residents, most of Youngstown, have been indicted in a Youngstown-based $2 million food stamp fraud conspiracy, including George Rafidi of Lordstown, whom federal authorities consider the leader.
Mahoning County gets 22 bids for new county dog shelter
Twenty-two bids were received for construction of the new Mahoning County dog shelter at 1230 N. Meridian Road.
Valley high-schoolers get career inspiration from Sebring native now on Ohio's top court
Justice Judith French of the Ohio Supreme Court used to be like the hundreds of students she addressed at Boardman High School.
Treat your faucet like your shower, Warren chemist tells students
Valerie Meyers, operations supervisor and chemist at the Warren Water Treatment Plant, gave about 100 Warren G. Harding High School students an analogy to help them remember to reduce the amount of lead they consume in their water.
Stay-at-home dad runner raising big bucks for Rescue Mission
Lynn Wyant, director of development for Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, said she couldn’t believe the funds Boardman runner Rick Blair, 39, raised for them in only three months.
Halftime: Louisiana 38, YSU 33
The teams are meeting in the semifinals of the Women's Basketball Invitational.
P.J. Mays resigns as Lowellville football coach
P.J. Mays was hired at Lowellville after resigning the East job after the 2015 season.
Mercy Health to build $14.5M outpatient facility in Howland
Mercy Health to build $14.5M outpatient facility in Howland
YAVORCIK TRIAL | In his closing, Yavorcik says he did not commit a crime
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Judge rejects Yavorcik bid to get case dropped
Joe Garagiola, ex-MLB player, broadcaster, dies at 90
Joe Garagiola, ex-MLB player, broadcaster, dies at 90
Wife of famed pianist pleads not guilty in daughters' deaths
Wife of famed pianist pleads not guilty in daughters' deaths
32 people indicted for food-stamp fraud conspiracy based in Youngstown
32 people indicted for food-stamp fraud conspiracy based in Youngstown
Brussels mourns, Belgium on alert as police hunt suspect
Brussels mourns, Belgium on alert as police hunt suspect
Colleges face legal backlash from men accused of sex crimes
Colleges face legal backlash from men accused of sex crimes
Ohio museum welcoming mothers to breast-feed after viral post
Ohio museum welcoming mothers to breast-feed after viral post
Saints coach Sean Payton agrees to 5-year contract
Saints coach Sean Payton agrees to 5-year contract
Man free after serving 20 years for NY killing despite alibi
Man free after serving 20 years for NY killing despite alibi
Authorities: Human remains discovered near Ohio highway
Authorities: Human remains discovered near Ohio highway
Buffett foundation to focus on helping young girls of color
Buffett foundation to focus on helping young girls of color
Suspicious package prompts evacuations at Atlanta airport
Suspicious package prompts evacuations at Atlanta airport
Man gets prison time in fatal Cleveland drunken-driving crash
Man gets prison time in fatal drunken-driving crash
Court requires release of all Ohio patient’s medical records
Court requires release of all Ohio patient’s medical records
American Muslims decry Cruz community surveillance comments
American Muslims decry Cruz community surveillance comments
Ohio Supreme Court justice, a Sebring nativve, speaks at Boardman
Ohio Supreme Court justice speaks at Boardman
14-year-old boy indicted as juvenile in Ohio school shooting
14-year-old boy indicted as juvenile in Ohio school shooting
Driver jailed after police discover 16 open suspensions, pills
Driver jailed after police discover 16 open suspensions, pills
Liberty man faces charges after stolen handgun found in car
Liberty man faces charges after stolen handgun found in car
Imprisoned Ohio politician moved to West Virginia facility
Imprisoned Ohio politician moved to West Virginia facility
5-year-old girl saves mother having seizure in swimming pool
5-year-old girl saves mother having seizure in swimming pool
New poll shows Kasich topping Clinton or Sanders in November
New poll shows Kasich topping Clinton, Sanders in November
Carmella's Cafe has appeal that goes beyond food Dinner with the family
When patrons step through the door of Carmella’s Cafe in Boardman, they’re greeted by a wall of family photos and a welcoming, stenciled message about the joys of dining with family and friends.
Youngstown Women’s Connection celebrates High Tea
Youngstown Women’s Connection to serve tea and offer mini concert April 12 at the Saxon Club.
Site sells recorded concerts
Associated Press NEW YORK Bruce Springsteen’s generous gesture to snowbound followers this
State legislators show support for All for the Kids Awareness Day.
SDLqOur goal is to turn awareness into increased community support,” said Anthony Spano, executive director of The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
Covelli Enterprises opens 2000th Panera Bread
Today, Sam Covelli will open Covelli Enterprises No. 271 Panera and the 2000th Panera Bread location in Elyria.
Rockin’ good time in Youngstown
Elton John and ZZ Top performed before sold-out crowds in two downtown venues
No testimony yet tying Yavorcik to killing Oakhill probe
An FBI agent also showed the feds are still investigating businessman Anthony Cafaro Sr.
Canfield Spanish teacher from Honduras learns as he teaches.
A Canfield High School Spanish teacher from Honduras learns a second language alongside his students in the classroom.
RECORD REVIEWS
Bob Mould Album: “Patch the Sky” Grade: B+ Bob Mould says “Patch the Sky” is the darkest and
NAACP says Stohla isn’t qualified
NAACP’s president cited the lack of a safe environment at East as a reason interim superintendent should go
Rays top Cubans as countries reconnect
Rarely has so much pomp and circumstance accompanied an exhibition game.
A smart business decision
Opinion: By Scott Maxwell Orlando Sentinel SeaWorld’s decision to stop whale breeding – and ultimately
Al Beach Classic set for tonight at Boardman
Al Beach Classic set for tonight at Boardman BOARDMAN The 46th annual Al Beach Classic is
ysu baseball & softball | Tuesday’s games
Benyo’s homer lifts Penguins OVER OHIO UNIVERSITY ATHENS Kyle Benyo’s first career home run
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
NFL owners vote to eliminate chop blocks
Associated Press BOCA RATON, Fla. The chop block has been entirely outlawed from NFL games, and
Caught in corporate feeding frenzy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The “human resources” departments of huge corporations are known
With Easter Sunday arriving in less than a week and roughly 80 percent of all Americans expected to
With Easter Sunday arriving in less than a week and roughly 80 percent of all Americans expected to
Mahoning, Trumbull split in Frank Bubba Classic
The Mahoning boys won, 110-79, and the Trumbull girls won, 59-48.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Pennsylvania burglary suspect made himself at home COLUMBIA, Pa. Police
Gunfire reported
Gunfire reported YOUNGSTOWN Police said no one was injured after an exchange of gunfire about
Ex-mayor of Toronto dies after battle with cancer
Associated Press TORONTO Rob Ford, the pugnacious, populist former mayor of Toronto whose career
Shooter Jennings grew up on tour with his famous parents COUNTRY ROYALTY
By Chrissie Dickinson Chicago Tribune Shooter Jennings was born into country music royalty in
FDA adds boldest warning label to most-widely used opioid painkillers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal health regulators will add their strongest warning labels to
Mix it up with savory waffles for Easter brunch
By Nick Kindelsperger Chicago Tribune Brunch is a semi-absurd affair and should be treated as
Valley unemployment rate increases in February
The Mahoning Valley saw an increase in the number unemployed and a decrease in employment in February.
Clinton, Trump add to delegate leads with Arizona wins
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under a fresh cloud of overseas violence, Donald Trump and Hillary
Donation to YBI
Donation to YBI CORTLAND Cortland Banks recently announced it is making a $5,000 donation to the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.85—.04 Aqua America, .71
Experts see little chance of charges in Clinton email case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Asked earlier this month whether she’d be indicted over her use of a
Let justice for Shamu serve as catalyst for more reform
Editorial: At long last, the behemoth SeaWorld entertainment and amusement giant has come to its senses in its
Obama: ‘Last remnant’ of Cold War ends
Associated Press HAVANA Capping his remarkable visit to Cuba, President Barack Obama on Tuesday
Three people were arrested during a traffic stop for outstanding warrants and providing officers with fake identities.
Three people were arrested during a traffic stop for outstanding warrants and providing officers with fake identities.
East High meeting
East High meeting YOUNGSTOWN City school board members Jackie Adair and Dario Hunter have called
Brussels attack weighs on airlines, travel sites, hotels
Associated Press A ripple ran through the travel and lodging industry Tuesday after deadly attacks
Warren has three suspicious fires in nine hours
The city was hit by a rash of three fires in nine hours Monday night, all of them with suspicious origins.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Western Reserve Port Authority board and Trumbull and Mahoning County
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, March 23, the 83rd day of 2016. There are 283 days left in the year.
Ohio Dems propose law to ban guns from domestic violence convicts
Similar prohibitions exist in federal law
Fear of brutal attacks becomes part of daily life for Europeans
Associated Press STOCKHOLM Paris, Copenhagen, Brussels. In just over a year, three European
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
2 plead guilty in case involving short sales of Youngstown gas stations
Department of Justice announces convictions of Warren and Indiana men
North Jackson Universal Stainless employees organize a union
A contract for the 53 workers is now in the works.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Dramas, basketball propel CBS back to the top in ratings NEW YORK CBS is back on
Islamic State claims deadly bombings
Associated Press BRUSSELS Islamic extremists struck Tuesday in the heart of Europe, killing at
Hubbard Council moves forward for heating, cooling upgrades
The board of control will advertise for bids.
FENTANYL DEATHS Ohio must address risk factors, CDC says
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio must target anti-overdose interventions in eight counties that
Employers fight rules that would expand gender rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON Big companies are pushing back against proposed federal rules they
Groups seek reform of Ohio criminal code
The groups want to end imprisonment of poor Ohioans who can’t make bail or pay court fees
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Rose Carter, executive director of the Alliance for Congregational Tranformation
Panel suggests tobacco tax hike
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers should increase the tobacco tax, raise the tobacco-
US airstrike hits al-Qaida camp
US airstrike hits al-Qaida camp SANAA, Yemen The U.S. military conducted an airstrike Tuesday
LeBron shifts into playoff mode, wants Cavs to follow
LeBron’s locked in already. Now he’s got to get the Cavs to, ahem, follow him.
GOP’s blocking of high court nominee is indefensible, silly
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Republican Party’s incoherent response to the Supreme Court vacancy is a partisan
Jackson talks up Griffin, rookies
Browns coach Hue Jackson had high praise for Robert Griffin III. And Jared Goff. And Carson Wentz.
Woman plans rally to oppose Vienna wild-animal hunting preserve
A Youngstown woman is planning an April 4 rally outside of the Vienna Township trustees meeting to bring public awareness to a wild-animal hunting preserve
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