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Boardman road dedicated to fallen soldier
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, left, announces naming a section just north of Western Reserve Road on Market Street in honor of ...
Stories published September 13, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Pedestrian hit in Warren Township
A pedestrian hit by a vehicle at about 9 tonight on Diehl South and Park roads in Warren Township was transported by helicopter to an unknown hospital for treatment.
Youngstown activist escorted from school board meeting
Discussion about what was and wasn’t on the agenda, a community activist being escorted out by security and an explanation for an administrator’s absence all punctuated Tuesday’s city school board meeting.
Valley residents join effort to stop Dakota pipeline threatening native American land
Local native Americans and supporters joined others across the country in a national day of action calling for rejection of the Dakota Access Pipeline and asking President Barack Obama to permanently stop the project.
Fitch mum on Brunswick player's protest of teammates alleged use of racial slurs
After a Brunswick High School football quarterback told his teammates not to use the N-word in referring to Austintown Fitch High School football team members, he received backlash from the people he thought were his friends.
Fifth Floor restaurant's final day of business Sept. 28
The Fifth Floor was bustling Tuesday night with patrons grabbing dinner before they attended the Bryan Adams concert at the Covelli Centre.
Community leaders speak out against latest version of anti-fracking measure
A group of business, labor, political and religious leaders are again calling for Youngstown residents to vote against the so-called “Community Bill of Rights” charter-amendment proposal – and not just because of its fracking ban.
4th-graders learn appreciation at historic Barnhisel House
After experiencing a taste of what life was like in the 1800s, 10-year-old Jackson Strain, a Prospect Elementary School student, is unequivocally thankful for 21st-century conveniences.
Ohio deer hunting season kicks off Sept. 24 with archery
Ohio deer hunting season kicks off Sept. 24 with archery
Care Bears, Transformers among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
Care Bears, Transformers among Toy Hall of Fame finalists
US complains of unfair government aid for Chinese farmers
US complains of unfair government aid for Chinese farmers
Ohio police free woman after abduction, find 2 bodies
Ohio police free woman after abduction, find 2 bodies
Greene Township road in Trumbull County has reopened
Greene Township road in Trumbull County has reopened
Soap Gallery to feature “An Evening in Spain" on Friday
The Soap Gallery and Opera Western Reserve are co-sponsoring “An Evening in Spain"
License suspensions in Ohio no longer required for some drug charges
License suspensions no longer required for some drug charges
Death sentence upheld for man convicted of killing Ohio witness
Death sentence upheld for man convicted of killing witness
British man expected to plead guilty in Trump attack case
British man expected to plead guilty in Trump attack case
Device can read the pages of a book without opening it
Device can read the pages of a book without opening it
Boardman Civic Association hosts candidates and issues dinner Monday
Boardman Civic Association hosts candidates and issues dinner Monday
Communities and businesses near Warren mill site aim for JEDD
Communities and businesses near Warren mill site aim for JEDD
Apple operating system allows iPhone users to register as organ donors
Apple operating system allows iPhone users to register as organ donors
NCAA president says association won't push ACC on NC law
NCAA president says association won't push ACC on NC law
Campbell crews on scene repairing water main break
Campbell crews on scene repairing water main break
Austintown police arrest man after assault on his wife
Austintown man arrest man for assault on his wife
Coalition wants Youngstown voters to reject anti-fracking amendment proposal
Coalition wants Youngstown voters to reject anti-fracking amendment proposal
Uncle pleads guilty in fatal beating over birthday cake
Uncle pleads guilty in fatal beating over birthday cake
Niles issues water boil-alert advisory for some city residents
Niles issues water boil-alert advisory for some city residents
US Supreme Court declines to restore early voting in Ohio
US Supreme Court declines to restore early voting in Ohio
OH WOW! sixth annual Silly Science event is Sunday
OH WOW! sixth annual Silly Science event is Sunday
Pa. man pleads to stealing $1.8M from shopping network QVC
Pa. man pleads to stealing $1.8M from shopping network QVC
Cleveland voters to decide whether to increase minimum wage
Cleveland voters to decide whether to increase minimum wage
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Clinton tries to blunt fallout from not disclosing pneumonia
Clinton tries to blunt fallout from not disclosing pneumonia
Man who assaulted paramedics gets 5 years in prison
Man who assaulted paramedics gets 5 years in prison
Syria cease-fire holding, with only minor violations
Syria cease-fire holding, with only minor violations
Ohio shelter moves dogs to quarantine areas after distemper outbreak
Ohio shelter moves dogs to quarantine areas after outbreak
Canale-Keane wedding plans are announced
ALEXANDER T. KEANE LAURA A. CANALE COLUMBIANA Lawrence and Ann Canale of Columbiana are
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Book sale and movie set at Lepper Library
Book sale and movie set at Lepper Library LISBON Lepper Library will have a book sale from 9
Prosecutor: Ex-Hubbard mayor admitted child rape guilt
The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office said in a legal filing Monday that Richard Keenan, a former Hubbard mayor, admitted on several occasions raping and molesting a child over a three-year period – beginning when she was 4.
Lindstrom at 101 and counting
Calling South Range senior Casey Lindstrom a prolific goal-scorer would be selling her short.
JFK, Harding top Valley teams in first state poll
Warren JFK (3-0) is the highest ranked area team, sitting at No. 3 in Division VII.
Firm agrees to finish cleanuup at former Nease Chemical plant site near Salem
Rutgers Organics Corp. has agreed to finish the cleanup of the Nease Chemical Superfund Site near Salem, estimated to cost $18.75 million.
Strollo: More upgrades coming at YSU
It was a busy summer for Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo.
3.6 million GM vehicles recalled in U.S.
General Motors has voluntarily issued a recall of 3.6 million 2014-2017 model year vehicles in the U.S.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan tells students about mindfulness
Brandon Ivory, 13, believes mindfulness is something he can use to cope with school pressures and that it will be beneficial to society for more people to practice.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU’s Vanbeek shares Horizon League honor
YSU’s Vanbeek shares Horizon League honor YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior middle blocker Lori
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Monday’s games
GIRLS SOCCER Ursuline 6, Lake Ridge 1 YOUNGSTOWN Taylor Tomlinson led Ursuline with a hat-
Frankie Valli to play Packard
Staff report WARREN Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will come to Packard Music Hall on Nov.
‘Choo Choo Soul’ at Austintown park
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Lollyhoo Kids Music Festival featuring Disney Junior’s “Choo Choo
Battle of the Badges raises money and honors 9/11 heroes
The sun began to set on the Field of Dreams on Monday evening, the air was cool and the third annual Battle of the Badges softball match between the township fire and police departments was about to begin.
Defense seeks to suppress evidence in Cortland jogger hit-and-run case
Russell Lauer III is charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Brittany Szwedko
Girard council eyes zoning change for Dollar General
Developer seeks to bring Dollar General to Churchill Road.
Panel protests Medicaid sales tax loss
The Mahoning County commissioners asked state lawmakers to block the loss of $3.7 million in annual sales tax revenue.
Boardman road dedicated to fallen soldier
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, left, announces naming a section just north of Western Reserve Road on Market Street in honor of Donald and Linda Clark’s son, Donald Clark, who was killed in Iraq in November 2008.
Love selects three for Ryder Cup
Associated Press chaska, minn. When Davis Love III and the U.S. Ryder Cup team come to Hazeltine
Akron high school still closed
Associated Press AKRON A high school in will remain closed today after a section of the building
Rookie Quinn tops Buccos
Associated Press philadelphia Roman Quinn flashed some needed spark and speed near the top of
Clinton deals with pneumonia as Trump defends his backers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton says she got dizzy but didn’t lose consciousness
Council picks back up leaf pickup service
City council has announced leaf pickup services are reinstated for the fall season this year
In some cities, ID cards are used for a lot more
Associated Press DETROIT Identification cards issued by a growing number of U.S. cities to make
Roethlisberger, ageless Williams carry short-handed Steelers to opening win
Big Ben threw for three touchdowns to lead the Steelers to a 38-16 rout of the Washington Redskins.
METRO DIGEST || Chestnut Ridge closing Wednesday
Chestnut Ridge closing HUBBARD Chestnut Ridge Road, at the railroad bridge, just east of Wick
In Syria, cease-fire enters into effect
Associated Press BEIRUT A cease-fire came into effect in Syria at sunset Monday in the latest
Dem special primary set in Ohio US House race
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio A former congressional staffer is set to be formally nominated
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Senate boosts bill for water projects, $220M for Flint
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate voted to move forward Monday on a $10 billion water
ORLANDO NIGHTCLUB gunman Authorities: Mosque fire may be a hate crime
Associated Press FORT PIERCE, FLA. The mosque that Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen attended
U.S. soccer star battled addiction
Abby Wambach says she abused alcohol and prescription drugs for years until her arrest for driving under the influence in April.
Huge Sooners D-line a challenge for Buckeyes
Urban Meyer knows the Buckeyes can’t afford a slow start against the No. 14 Sooners.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Budget Commission, 9 a.m., meeting to approve the 2017 Original
Diocese $900K settlement with 28 alleged sexual abuse victims of Franciscan friar
Brother Stephen Baker killed himself in 2013.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Chad and Caitlin Sinn, Canfield, boy, Sept. 11. Jessica
Satirist to speak
Satirist to speak YOUNGSTOWN Political satirist activist and comedian W. Kamau Bell speaks at 7
around the horn Monday’s other games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Nationals 8, Mets 1 WASHINGTON Starting pitcher Mat Latos hit a solo home run
ChiSox clobber sloppy Indians
Cleveland’s lead in the AL Central was trimmed to six games over Detroit.
City Club event’s ticket sales to end
City Club event’s ticket sales to end YOUNGSTOWN Ticket sales for the inaugural event of the
Valley auto sales down slightly in August
Total sales were 5,063 compared with 5,122 reported in August 2015.
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Jason Aldean: Tonight on
Commissioner of the IRS merits impeachment because of pattern of doing what Democrats want
Opinion: WASHINGTON Republican congressional leaders ardently want conservative members of the House to not
Tressel’s enrollment push at YSU is paying dividends
Editorial: A year ago, Youngstown State University President James P. Tressel revealed that his strategy for
Managing chronic health conditions
Managing chronic health conditions YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health is
A genius business plan
Opinion: By Orlando R. BARONE The Philadelphia Inquirer In my consulting work, I have on occasion
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 13, the 257th day of 2016. There are 109 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sipping vinegar can lower blood sugar
Q. My doctor was so concerned about my rising blood sugar that he had me get a meter and start
‘SNL’ adds 3 to cast
‘SNL’ adds 3 to cast LOS ANGELES “Saturday Night Live” is adding three new players for its 42nd