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Mercy Health breaks ground today on new Howland facility
The former 6,000-square-foot Mercy Health urgent care and office building on Niles-Cortland Road has been removed to make way for the 50,000-square-foot Howland Medical Center.
Meacham to address Oakhill costs at press conference Wednesday
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph T. Meacham will conduct a news conference at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the county courthouse basement meeting room to discuss financial information pertaining to Oakhill Renaissance Place, which has been mired in a long history of political controversy and civil and criminal legal proceedings.
Poland Superintendent Janofa says state informed him of field trip violations
School-district officials dispute the version of a story regarding school field trips that has circulated throughout the community, and which was presented by a high-school student at a board meeting this week.
Youngstown schools thank community helpers with luncheon
It takes more than papers and books, chalk and pencils to educate children.
After feud with Britain's prime minister, Trump says he's open to talks with North Korea's dictator
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he’s open to speaking with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to try to halt the communist nation’s nuclear program.
UPDATE | Clinton, Sanders get 25 delegates each in Kentucky primary
Just 118 short of the delegates needed to win the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Clinton remains on track to do so by early June.
Bestiality law must be considered after incident, Warren law director says
Even raising the issue of bestiality makes people uncomfortable.
East Imagination team counts state performance as 2 wins
The East High School Destination Imagination Team earned entry to the contest’s Global Finals, but even if they hadn’t, team members would have considered the state competition a win.
Niles interim treasurer finds unprocessed tax checks, violating state law
Interim city Treasurer Janet Rizer-Jones has been on the job only three days in this city in the throes of fiscal emergency.
Yavorcik prosecutors: Probation sentence is 'contrary to law'
Prosecutors in the corruption case of Martin Yavorcik filed an appeal saying his sentence of five years of probation for eight felonies in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal was “contrary to law.”
Youngstown council to weigh $5M sewer line replacement
City council will consider legislation today to spend up to $400,000 to hire a company to design and oversee the replacement of its largest and likely oldest sewer line.
Trump appears 'sheepish' in Megyn Kelly interview; Hillary files 2015 earnings
Donald Trump and Megyn Kelly are calling a truce.
Transformer malfunction caused power outage for 10K in Austintown, Youngstown
Transformer malfunction caused power outage for 10K in Austintown, Youngstown
OSHP investigating tractor-trailer accident in Southington
OSHP investigating tractor-trailer accident in Southington
Meacham to release financial study of Oakhill on Wednesday
Meacham to release financial study of Oakhill on Wednesday
NTSB blames distracted engineer for deadly Amtrak wreck
NTSB blames distracted engineer for deadly Amtrak wreck
Bergdahl to be court-martialed under new commander-in-chief
Bergdahl to be court-martialed under new commander-in-chief
Ohio Senate further discusses legalizing medical marijuana Wednesday
Ohio Senate further discusses legalizing medical marijuana Wednesday
Bombings kill 62 on sixth day of blood-soaked week in Baghdad
Bombings kill 68 on sixth day of blood-soaked week in Baghdad
Trumbull County Family Court gets $406K in state money
Trumbull County Family Court gets $406K in state money
Mercy Health breaks ground on new Howland Medical Center
Mercy Health breaks ground on new Howland Medical Center
Reward offered in playground stabbing of 7-year-old in Ohio
Reward offered in playground stabbing of 7-year-old in Ohio
Prison time awaits man after convicted of attack, robbery
Prison time awaits man after convicted of attack, robbery
Bridge conspirator list release is delayed by appeals court
Bridge conspirator list release is delayed by appeals court
Bail bondsman helps police catch teenage kidnapping suspects
Bail bondsman helps police catch teenage kidnapping suspects
Grammy-winning Tejano star Emilio Navaira, 53, dies in Texas
Grammy-winning Tejano star Emilio Navaira, 53, dies in Texas
Police say man had 2 kids in car when cited for OVI
Police say man had 2 kids in car when cited for OVI
Goodwill encourages spring cleaning
Goodwill offers cleaning tips while encouraging spring cleaning.
Poland schools nix field trips over bus-fee dispute
School officials remained silent when a Poland student asked for consequences for high school staff’s actions in response to him questioning field trip fees
New Newton Falls chief will be the first female fire chief in Trumbull County
Anita M. Smith will replace retiring Fire Chief Rick Bauman
Practice of Holy Yoga leads to spiritual and physical benefits
Bethanie Meredith is a certified instructor.
All elementary students’ birthdays celebrated this week
The celebrations continue at Harding Elementary today and Paul C. Bunn, MLK and Taft Thursday and Friday
A former Youngstown resident is coordinating an effort to paint a house on the four sides of the city
About 300 volunteers will participate in the effort on Saturday and Sunday
Ted Danson returns to NBC this fall
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Ted Danson returns to NBC’s Thursday night
List of CEO applicants grows
The city schools academic distress commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday
Fox’s new lineup includes series based on movies
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Fox’s fall schedule will feel like a trip to the
Stoops brother share memories for a cause
More than 500 people were in attendance at The Lake Club on Monday night.
Indians wallop Reds
The Indians finally had a breather Monday night, thanks to season highs in runs and hits.
Trump’s questioning of value of data worries Republicans
Associated Press ATLANTA Donald Trump says he plans to win the White House largely on the
Ex-kids’ show host pleads not guilty to rape charges
Ex-kids’ show host pleads not guilty to rape charges ALEXANDRIA, La. A former children’s show
Panel to meet
Panel to meet YouNGstown The Youngstown Charter Review Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. today
Presidential libraries too costly
Opinion: By Dan McGinn Chicago Tribune Recently it was revealed that President Barack Obama intends to
Israeli leaders clash over army’s role
Associated Press JERUSALEM A public spat between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought 9.8 million shares of Apple.
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Investors might question Warren Buffett’s long-standing aversion to
Court dodges birth-control decision
Associated Press WASHINGTON A short-handed Supreme Court dodged but kept alive a legal challenge
Hillary has big job for Bill: the economy
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Hillary Clinton has a big job in mind for her husband if she
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy B. Baker, 30, of 462 Oakridge Drive,
Ex-St. Louis officer charged with murder in 2011 shooting
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A former St. Louis police officer was ordered held without
Utica’s May production expected to increase
U.S. Energy Information Administration’s drilling productivity report released on Monday.
BUSINESS DIGEST || More new business filings in April 2016 over April 2015
New businesses COLUMBUS Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Monday announced 9,306 new
Associated Press
Associated Press BOSTON A 64-year-old cancer patient has received the nation’s first penis
Gannett raises bid for Tribune
Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO Gannett raised its all-cash offer to acquire Tribune Publishing to
Radio host Glenn Beck meeting with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set
Associated Press NEW YORK Radio host Glenn Beck and American Enterprise Institute president
Interest rates mixed at Treasury auction
Associated Press WASHINGTON Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills were mixed in Monday’s
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jordan and Stacy Williams, East Liverpool, boy, May 15.
Due process kicked off campus
Opinion: WASHINGTON Academia’s descent into perpetual hysteria and incipient tyranny is partly fueled by
Hubbard City Council considers bringing term extensions before voters
Proposed ballot measure would increase council term to four years instead of two.
Portman hopeful on anti-drug bill
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio’s Republican U.S. senator said Monday he expects the nation’s
Youngstown man charged by Boardman police for weekend chase
Suspect reportedly fled from police, smoked crack
New medical center
New medical center HOWLAND Mercy Health – Youngstown broke ground at 10 a.m. today for its new
oddly enough
oddly enough These beasts are beauties: India has bovine beauty pageant ROHTAK, India Even
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Tuesday, May 17, the 138th day of 2016. There are 228 days left in the year.
California looking to raise cigarette tax by $2 a pack
Associated Press SAN DIEGO A campaign to raise California’s cigarette tax by $2 a pack said
Former Warren teacher resigns, charged with drug offense
Warren superintendent says he was never told of phone call from prosecutor in former teacher’s criminal case
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Port Authority Board of Directors, 8:30 a.m., economic
USDA not alone in counting mosquitoes
Associated Press The USDA isn’t alone in trying to fill data gaps about invasive and disease-
Beason pleads in 2015 robbery; faces 6 more years in prison
Robbery spree already yielded 8 years for Akron crimes
Woman arrested
Woman arrested AUSTINTOWN Officers arrested a Warren woman after she purportedly walked her
More than $1 million approved for YSU building upgrades
The improvement projects are part of campus-wide YSU update plan
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.29.09 Aqua America, .71
YSU continues to benefit from Watsons’ generosity
Editorial: The $1 million donation from Frank and Norma Watson of Canfield to Youngstown State University is
Tiger: ‘Progressing nicely,’ but gives no date for return
Woods, 40, hasn’t played since last August, and he’s fallen to no. 524 in the world ranking.
YSU continues to benefit
Editorial: YSU continues to benefit from Watsons’ generosity The $1 million donation from Frank and Norma
Resist overuse of antibiotics
Mayo Clinic News Network A new study shows an estimated 30 percent of outpatient oral antibiotic
More pressure on girls
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune It’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg conundrum, the way we talk to
Celebrate Life
Celebrate Life PHILADELPHIA On Friday, Struthers resident Terrie Mamounis returns to Cancer
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v Coldplay: Tonight on “Late Show With Stephen
More High School results
REGULAR SEASON BASEBALL Springfield 7, Niles 2 NILES Travis Whitecotton had three hits and
SPORTS digest
Phantom Fireworks giving away Cavs seats YOUNGSTOWN Phantom Fireworks is teaming up with the
South Range falls to defending champs
Clay Davies threw seven shutout innings for the top-seeded Crusaders, allowing three hits and zero walks
Wroblewski’s new job means coaching search for Phantoms
For the second time in 11 months, the Youngstown Phantoms are searching for a head coach.
South Range, Waterloo win at Springfield
Caragyn Yanek limits Cardinal Mooney to four hits; Ursuline falls in excruciating fashion.
Kovach’s home run sparks Canfield rout
Last month, Canfield freshman Kalin Kovach was on Canfield’s junior varsity softball team.
Joyce power Pirates past hapless Braves
Matt Joyce made the most of his opportunity filling in for Sterling Narte.
Small ball carries Mooney past Crestview
The Cardinals (18-7) will play Canton Central Catholic at Cene Park today at 6:30 p.m. for the district title.
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