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Cafaro Co. to become Niles-based come next week
Anthony Cafaro Sr., former president of the Cafaro Co., shows off the new corporate headquarters at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles. The 50,000-square-foot facility ...
Stories published May 26, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kimble's claim to prevent discussion wrong, Youngstown board member learns
Contrary to what the city school board president told a fellow member, there is no specific city school board policy that limits what board members can discuss during regular meetings.
Single moms among 285 Harding seniors graduated Thursday night
Even for the best of students, high school years can be tough.
Hubbard graduates 178 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown
“This is your celebration ... your day,” Raymond W. Soloman, superintendent of Hubbard School District, said in welcoming Hubbard High School’s 2016 graduates to their commencement ceremony Thursday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
73 Campbell grads look to their futures after tonight's commencement
High academic achievements and proud accomplishments are two main high-school highlights Courtney Michaels, Nomiki Tsagaris and Kalliope Zembillas share, but suffice it to say they will continue to have one thing in common long after they put away their caps and gowns: the desire to reach out and help others.
Boardman roads emphasized in Mahoning County's paving program this year
Mahoning County commissioners voted Thursday to advertise for bids for repaving about 16 miles of county roads using Ohio Public Works Commission grant monies and local funds from license plate fees and fuel taxes.
'You can't go to the Internet to build character,' speaker tells Liberty grads tonight
Diana DeVito, Liberty Board of Education member and 1971 alumna, told the class of 2016 they faced more choices than any generation in history.
Air base building will be boon to Valley, lawmaker says
A largely dormant cargo building at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station is on the cusp of being repurposed for a variety of uses, and promises to be an economic boon to the Mahoning Valley, several area lawmakers contend.
Poland, Western Reserve baseball teams win
The Bulldogs and Blue Devils won Thursday and will play Friday in regional finals.
Commission has two finalists for Youngstown schools CEO job
Commission has two finalists for Youngstown schools CEO job
Soldiers placing 230,000 US flags at Arlington Cemetery
Soldiers placing 230,000 US flags at Arlington Cemetery
Trump uses energy speech to outline general election pitch
Trump uses energy speech to outline general election pitch
Clinic for female veterans is set for Saturday in Boardman
Clinic for female veterans is set for Saturday in Boardman
Mahoning commissioners vote to replace county jail water heaters, boilers
Mahoning commissioners vote to replace county jail water heaters, boilers
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 34
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
East Liverpool woman indicted on 35 voter-fraud charges
East Liverpool woman indicted on 35 voter-fraud charges
Mahoning commissioners cancel special Friday meeting
Mahoning commissioners cancel special Friday meeting
Ginsburg: Having only 8 justices hamstrings Supreme Court
Ginsburg: Having only 8 justices hamstrings Supreme Court
Candyland to earn funds for Relay for Life
Candyland to earn funds for Relay for Life EAST PALESTINE East Palestine Rotary Roadrunners are
Ohio lawmakers OK medical-pot bill
The outcome was historic, marking a change in Republican-controlled chambers that have long opposed marijuana legalization efforts. It was also was a preemptive attempt to thwart a separate ballot issue for which Ohioans for Medical Marijuana continues to collect signatures for the November election.
Big first inning critical as South Range tops Champion
In their wildest dreams, South Range softball players could not envision scoring five runs in their first at-bat against the defending state champions.
Twenty-three belts were won in the K.O. Drugs finals
Canfield’s Nate Cordova moved to 2-0 as he earned a unanimous decision over Bryce Jones of Girard for the junior welterweight belt.
Legislation mandates quicker public notice of lead contamination in drinking water
Legislation mandates quicker public notice of lead contamination in drinking water
Lucas, Hallof dominate D-I regional at Fitch
Boardman’s Brendon Lucas won the 400 and Canfield’s Andrew Hallof won the discus.
State auditors say Niles administrators aren't listening to their advice
State auditors: Administration isn’t listening to us
Plaques pay tribute to veterans from 20 US wars, conflicts
Boy Scout George Conrad IV landscaped the project area as his Eagle Scout project
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU volleyball to host 10-day July camp
Youngstown State volleyball head coach Mark Hardaway is hosting individual and team camps during a 10-day stretch in July.
Shaky defense spells doom for Bristol in D-IV
The Panthers fell to Jeromesville Hillsdale, 3-0, in a regional semifinal.
Rocky Ridge Neighborhood group, YNDC show off renovated house
The two-story, three-bedroom, colonial-style home has new windows, furnace and hot water tank.
Dog dies in backyard of Austintown home
An Austintown dog died Tuesday after being left outside for too long
James, Love and a dose of tenacious ‘D’ power Cleveland
LeBron James scored 23 points then grabbed a seat, Kevin Love scored 25, and the Cleveland Cavaliers unleashed tenacious defense.
‘X-Men’ delivers superhero satisfaction
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer It’s a bit of bad timing for “X-Men: Apocalypse” coming
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Bryan Singer Rating: PG-13 for sequences of
The solution to the monarch butterfly’s disappearance GOT milkweed?
By Sara Scudier OSU Extension master gardener volunteer During spring and summer, monarchs breed
YSU partnership with Taiwanese university renewed
The partnership between YSU and the Taiwan university aims to create more opportunities for study abroad
Justice for Cody to unveil cruisers emblazoned with Crime Stoppers tip line
The murder of Cody Pitts, 26, remains unsolved.
Speller knocked out of Bee
The Jackson-Milton Middle School eighth-grader misspelled “ceraceous” at national Bee
Underage porn cases net prison time
Two defendants who pleaded guilty in porn cases were sent to prison by two different judges Wednesday.
Postal worker celebrated for 50 years of federal service
Cecil Thomas recognized for 50 years of service
Cafaro Co. to become Niles-based come next week
Anthony Cafaro Sr., former president of the Cafaro Co., shows off the new corporate headquarters at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles. The 50,000-square-foot facility was built to be a pleasant environment for employees, and to attract the best of the best with amenities such as a fitness center and easy access to shops and banks.
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Airport name to honor John Glenn
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Pirates rally past Diamondbacks
David Freese hit a long two-run home run to cap a four-run fifth inning.
METRO DIGEST || Increased penalties animal cruelty
Penalty for hurting pets COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate OK’d legislation Wednesday upping criminal
Kerr: Warriors down, but can shift momentum
Steve Kerr gave his Golden State players a much-needed mental day off with time to rest their weary bodies.
Kluber, Indians shut down ChiSox
Corey Kluber still is considered an ace in the Cleveland Indians’ clubhouse.
Man is shot in leg
Man is shot in leg WARREN Police are investigating after a 37-year-old man was found shot in the
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Urban Farm Plant Sale
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Mosquito & zika worries?
Mosquito & zika worries? Learn to fight the bite and know what to do when traveling out of the
TSA chief: 768 screeners to be added at airports
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Transportation Security Administration will add 768 new
Inspector’s audit: Clinton email use broke federal rule
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton and her team ignored clear guidance from the State
Time to eat the rhubarb!
Time to eat the rhubarb! This perennial addition to the vegetable garden can make for an early
Invasive Canada thistle can overtake garden
Q. I have these terrible weeds with “pinchers” on them in my flower beds. How do I get rid of them
Navarros’ $1 million gift to Youngstown State isn’t simply about the money
Editorial: It’s not surprising that Flor “Shorty” and Elba Lillian Navarro want some of the $1 million they’ve
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield Township trustees, 9:30 a.m., special session to discuss the purchase of
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years ago Today is Thursday, May 26, the 147th day of 2016. There are 219 days left in the year.
Ford recalls 271K pickups to fix leak
Associated Press DETROIT Ford is recalling some of its top-selling vehicles in the U.S. to fix
Obama is key to unity
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service There are two versions of President Barack Obama: one who
Billions being spent to run obsolete computer systems in US government
Associated Press WASHINGTON The government is squandering its technology budget maintaining
Why the venom hurled at Clinton?
Opinion: By Jack Ohman The Sacramento Bee In this year of political rage, one aspect that baffles me
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US probes Alibaba’s accounting practices
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G-7 in sync with agenda of Japan’s premier Abe
Associated Press ISE, Japan Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and fellow leaders of the Group
zika virus Researchers homing in on risk of birth defects
Associated Press NEW YORK As the international epidemic of Zika virus disease has unfolded and
Downtown street party moves to a new, and better, location
This is our Summer Fun issue, an exhaustive list of fairs, festivals, concerts in the park and other
Groups say GOP protest area could foster clashes
Associated Press CLEVELAND Organizers for two groups on opposite ends of the political spectrum
Most US households doing better financially
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most American households say their finances have strengthened
“Red Nose Day Special” (9 p.m., NBC): Host Craig Ferguson and a huge roster of
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11 states sue over transgender decree
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over
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Trump protests rowdy, not violent outside rally site
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