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Boardman High's rock orchestra star-struck by TSO
Memories are made as Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra, right, signs the guitar of Boardman junior Reese Maslen. TSO members joined the school rock orchestra's ...
Stories published November 17, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Rising costs, homeowner rates bump up Mahoning's 2017 sanitary budget
The Mahoning County commissioners approved Thursday a 2017 budget of $29,693,382 for the county sanitary engineer’s office, compared with an original 2016 budget of $28,082,381 for that office.
3 YPD recruits include son of longtime cop
For city police Detective Sgt. Pat Kelly, Thursday was a trip back in time to the day he was first sworn in as a city patrolman 26 years ago.
Rescue Mission announces campaign to raise funds for new South Side facility
Not long ago, Doug Gough found himself in St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital’s trauma center after having been in a head-on collision with a cement truck in Lordstown.
2 men injured in Warren road rage incident
Michael W. Kovalak, 56, of Warren Avenue in Niles, was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Wednesday afternoon after being stabbed by another man during what police are calling a road-rage incident on Pine Avenue Southeast near downtown.
AP source: Trump offers Flynn national security adviser job
AP source: Trump offers Flynn national security adviser job
Jacob Larosa evidence-suppression hearing reset to Dec.
Jacob Larosa evidence-suppression hearing reset for Dec.
Boil-water advisory issued for some parts of Warren Township
Boil-water advisory issued for some parts of Warren Township
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 33
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Deer crashes college cross-country race, knocks over runner
Deer crashes college cross-country race, knocks over runner
UPDATE | Ryan makes it official: He's challenging Pelosi
Ryan makes it official: He's challenging Pelosi
Pa. woman convicted in medical fraud, patient death charged anew
Pa. woman convicted in medical fraud, patient death charged anew
Bank stocks surge again, leading broader market higher
Bank stocks surge again, leading broader market higher
Former Campbell police chief files appeal of his firing
Former Campbell police chief files appeal of his firing
Crews on scene making repairs to water main break in Warren Township
Crews on scene making repairs to water-main break in Warren Township
Scorched-looking flag will stay in University of Dayton hall
Scorched-looking flag will stay in University of Dayton hall
As America shifts to SUVs, so does the L.A. Auto Show
As America shifts to SUVs, so does the L.A. Auto Show
US solar panel maker to cut 1,600 jobs, halt plant in Ohio
US solar panel maker to cut 1,600 jobs, halt plant in Ohio
Trump meeting with Japan's PM, possible Cabinet choices
Trump meeting with Japan's PM, possible Cabinet choices
Drought in Northeast US expected to persist through February
Drought in Northeast US expected to persist through February
Court: Ohio can tax out-of-state companies’ online sales
Court: Ohio can tax out-of-state companies’ online sales
Man being treated for OD on South Side leads police on chase
Man being treated for OD on South Side leads police on chase
Austintown detectives probe stabbing and story of 14-year-old
Austintown detectives probe stabbing and story of 14-year-old
Second day of testimony begins in Savage murder trial
Second day of testimony begins in Savage murder trial
Special audit of Mahoning Probate Court looks at fees not collected
Special audit of Mahoning Probate Court looks at fees not collected
Wrong location given for kolachi sale
Wrong location given for kolachi sale CAMPBELL St. John Orthodox Church, 301 Struthers-Liberty
Infante racketeering charge similar to 2004 Trumbull County case
One of the most serious charges facing former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante – taking up the most space in his 45-page indictment – is reminiscent of allegations never proved more than a decade ago about Trumbull County public corruption.
Coaches across the state struggle to solve Harding quarterback
Lynn Bowden has been a one-man wrecking crew in the playoffs.
Niles commission: This ‘has to change’
The commission charged with overseeing the city’s recovery from fiscal emergency has apparently had enough with the Scarnecchia administration’s inability to get Niles out of the red ink.
Replacing Heyward’s contributions won’t be easy
Some of the critical things Cam Heyward does do not show up on film.
Israel trip reforms man once loyal to radical Islam
Kasim Hafeez’s story reflects the mesmerizing influence of indoctrination and the simple power of truth
RGIII cleared for non-contact drills with Browns
Robert Griffin III’s next comeback isn’t quite ready to begin.
No LeBron, no win for Cavs vs. Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are more than familiar with facing the Cleveland Cavaliers when LeBron James rests, so they didn’t get distracted by the four-time NBA MVP’s absence Wednesday night.
Teen gets jail in Mahoning treasurer office theft
Kyheem Underwood was sentenced for the third time for crimes he committed in the county treasurer’s office in 2015.
Browns’ Hawkins, McCown among Congressional visitors
The photo of Martin Luther King Jr. put things in perspective for Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins.
Youngstown council rejects heating/cooling deal for more discussion
The city administration has made a recommendation on a proposed contract
YSU Theater to present ‘Forum’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Theater will present the musical “A Funny
Rescue Mission to announce project for new shelter location
Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley will make an announcement today about its plan to move to a new location.
‘Billy Lynn’ builds to a haunting conclusion
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk “ is not a war movie in the
‘True Grit’ star Hailee Steinfeld amazes again in ‘Seventeen’ On the edge of stardom
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer TORONTO Does Hailee Steinfeld know how good she is? It’s a
Not ‘Potter,’ but still magical
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Xenophobia. Prejudice. Oppression. Who’s up for a little
Marshals catch wanted man at his birthday party in Youngstown
Wanted on four warrants from Columbiana County on drug charges
Boardman High's rock orchestra star-struck by TSO
Memories are made as Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Joel Hoekstra, right, signs the guitar of Boardman junior Reese Maslen. TSO members joined the school rock orchestra's practice Wednesday. The students will attend the TSO performance at the Covelli Centre today.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.401.19 Aqua America, .71
A fake arms race
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY The Philadelphia Inquirer The numbers make one’s head spin. The USS Gerald
Scherzer, Porcello are Cy Young Award winners
Max Scherzer celebrated aboard a boat off the British Virgin Islands, doused by college pals on a floating party.
Area schools should accept challenge on opiate abuse
Editorial: If you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem. That well-known but well-worn
Some of our greatest minds are to be found among immigrants
Opinion: BETTINA Hoerlin and Gino Segre The Philadelphia Inquirer In 1939, when an Italian immigrant
Port Authority board sees economic-development work in person at Poland facility
Port Authority board sees economic-development work in person at Poland facility
METRO DIGEST || Elderly phone scam
Aging agency warns of phone scam NILES The Ohio Department of Aging is alerting Northeast Ohio
YPD arrests two on felony gun charges, one on misdemeanor
All arrests came in separate traffic stops
McConnell to lead Senate GOP, Schumer is new Dem leader
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans re-elected Mitch McConnell on Wednesday to be
SPORTS digest
Mathews’ Koehler signs with Tiffin Emily Koehler, a golfer for Mathews, signed a national letter
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Martin gets engaged
Martin gets engaged LOS ANGELES Ricky Martin is engaged. The 44-year-old singer took a break
Capitals score seven, defeat Penguins
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and three assists and T.J. Oshie
METRO DIGEST || Thanksgiving meal is open to everyone
Thanksgiving meal is open to everyone SALEM A couple of local families, with help from the
Mahoning Valley October housing sales released
Every county in the Mahoning Valley saw an increase in pending sales during the month of October.
REcaps of Wednesday’s College Basketball games
MEN Kent State 93, Mississippi Valley State 63 KENT Jimmy Hall scored 23 points and grabbed
Wednesday’s other NBA games
76ers 109, Wizards 102 PHILADELPHIA Jahlil Okafor scored 19 points on 8-for-11 shooting to lead
Trump rejects turmoil, infighting reports
transition effort Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump and his team on
Oberlin professor fired over posts on Facebook
Associated Press OBERLIN A Northeast Ohio college has fired a professor accused of posting
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Moooving on: Cows stranded by earthquake are rescued WELLINGTON, New Zealand
Legislation would provide increased oversight of pools, online fantasy sports contests and other money drawings
Legislation would provide increased oversight of pools, online fantasy sports contests and other money drawings
Officer charged in shooting that was streamed online
Associated Press ST. PAUL, MINN. When Philando Castile was pulled over in July, he calmly told
Joe Maxx will mark its fifth year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Joe Maxx Coffee Company, 47 E. Federal St., will mark its fifth
NIGHTLIFE
Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-3232 Thu: Shiloh Hawkins, 7 p.m. Brewtus
A Trans-Siberian circus at Covelli
The back lot of Covelli Centre looked like a truck depot Wednesday morning. That’s because a
Giving to COMPASS
Giving to COMPASS YOUNGSTOWN The AT&T Inc. Fund and the Cleveland Foundation was to make a
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Nov.
Alicia Keys is feeling content
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Alicia Keys is winning. Not because you say she is,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Helen Gaviria and Maurice Willis, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Vast shale oil field in Texas could yield 20 billion barrels
Associated Press DALLAS A vast field of shale rock in West Texas could yield 20 billion barrels
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS The latest on Donald Trump’s transition to the presidency: Japan’s leader is
Students step forward in their new shoes from Soles of Luv
Twelve Austintown Elementary School students hopped, skipped, jumped and danced down the school hallways in free new shoes from Soles of Luv
“UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD” (7 P.M., TLC): This hour-long special spotlights the
“UNICHEF: UNITING THROUGH FOOD” (7 P.M., TLC): This hour-long special spotlights the work of three
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Big Fish,SDRq Top Hat Productions will have auditions at the Fairview Arts &
Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2016
Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 322nd day of 2016. There are 44 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Frankie Valli at Packard hall
Frankie Valli at Packard hall Frankie Valli, the lead singer of the iconic vocal pop band the Four