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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
5 things to know about April, the internet sensation giraffe, and her new male calf
April the giraffe gave birth to a male calf today at Animal Adventure park, a privately owned zoo in New York, as fans watched the livestream.
It’s a girl, thanks to Sharon cops’ assist
Mother and baby are doing fine two days after Sharon policemen Geoffrey Ballard and Steven Winans helped a Sharon woman deliver her daughter.
Catholics have Easter foods blessed at cathedral today
The Blessing of Easter Foods ceremony at St. Columba Cathedral on Holy Saturday was, for some, a beautiful relatively new experience, and for others, a comforting lifetime tradition.
N. Korea launches failed missile, S. Korea says
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says that North Korea has attempted to launch a missile from an eastern coastal city, but the launch appeared to end in failure.
Former Iranian president downplays Trump threat after announcing he'll run again
The controversial Ahmadinejad made the remarks to The Associated Press today in his office in northern Tehran, three days after he stunned Iranians by registering to run for president again.
John and Trish Doherty celebrate 50th anniversary
BELMONT, Ohio John and Trish Doherty of Belmont, formerly of Boardman, celebrated their 50th
Italy rescues 2,000 migrants from sea off Libya
Italian rescue ships have plucked some 2,000 migrants from unseaworthy smugglers' boats off the coast of Libya, with hundreds of them arriving Saturday in southern Italian ports.
Larry and Judy Cavicchi mark 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Larry and Judy Cavicchi of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April
Pope urges faithful to fight forces that destroy people's dignity
Pope Francis on Saturday denounced how migrants, the poor and marginalized see their "human dignity crucified" every day through injustice and corruption, and urged the faithful in an Easter Vigil message to keep hope alive for a better future.
Federal judge halts Arkansas' 8 scheduled executions, set to start Monday
A federal judge dealt a serious blow today to Arkansas' unprecedented plan to execute eight inmates in an 11-day period, saying the men have the right to challenge a drug protocol that could expose them to "severe pain."
Blast kills 100 during Syria's controversial population transfer
Footage from the scene showed bodies, including those of fighters, lying alongside buses, some of which were charred and others gutted from the blast.
N. Korea flaunts military hardware in annual parade, official says Trump fostering war
North Korea paraded its intercontinental ballistic missiles in a massive military display in central Pyongyang today, with ruler Kim Jong Un looking on with delight as his nation flaunted its increasingly sophisticated military hardware amid rising regional tensions.
World's oldest person, born in 1800s, dies in Italy at 117
Emma Morano, at 117 the world's oldest person who is also believed to have been the last surviving person born in the 1800s, died Saturday at her home in northern Italy, her physician said.
Recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty, Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Miss Portell, Mr. Yacovone are engaged
The parents of Katherine Cidney Portell and Nicholas Anthony Yacovone, both of Memphis, Tenn., are
Miss Rothbauer, Mr. Whitmer plan ceremony
The parents of Brittany Rothbauer and Andrew Whitmer, both of Youngstown, are announcing the
Miss Morocco, Mr. Antonucci set wedding date
POLAND The parents of Petrina Morocco and Joseph A. Antonucci, are announcing the engagement of
Shelton-Umbel wedding will be May 27
Amy Shelton and Benjamin Umbel of Greenville, S.C., are engaged and plan to be married May 27. The
Natalie Biondo | Daniel Hull
PITTSBURGH, PA. Natalie Biondo and Daniel Hull were married Dec. 17, 2016, at Sacred Heart Church,
Amanda Libbey | Mike Bailey
YOUNGSTOWN Amanda Libbey and Mike Bailey of Canfield were joined in marriage Nov. 5, 2016, in a
January sales, use tax revenue up in Mahoning Valley, but losses looming
Despite increases in sales and use tax revenue, officials are still watching their budgets with concern for more impending funding losses
Phantoms drop Game 1 to Chicago Steel
The offense was too little and too late for the Youngstown Phantoms
Former YSU, Wilson basketball standout Carlson dies
Bob Carlson, 61, died Thursday of an apparent heart attack in Florida.
Austintown boy uses fund raiser to support the troops
Tyler Casto, 12, shipped chocolate bars to several military bases.
Boardman Township receives 12 applications for police chief job
FBI agent, area police chiefs, long-serving Boardman officers vie for top job
Testy Tigers hold off reeling Tribe
Miguel Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning after being brushed back in the first.
SPORTS DIGEST | Girard’s Barta leads bowling championship
Girard native Adam Barta is on the leading team at the 2017 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships in Las Vegas.
YSU roundup
WOMEN’S GOLF Penguins win Pine Hills Shootout HINCKLEY The Youngstown State women’s golf team
Austintown police nab 3 during stings targeting prostitution
Police arrested a man and two women Thursday during two sting operations targeting individuals involved in prostitution.
Friends off the court will meet on it today
LeBron James and Paul George are about to face off again in the NBA playoffs.
‘Guerrilla’ gods
John Ridley’s projects always have something to say, and it’s always worth considering.
Director unveils first trailer for ‘Last Jedi’
Staff report NEW YORK Is the Force still strong with Luke Skywalker? The first trailer for
Rooney funeral arrangements include Heinz Field viewing
Steelers spokesman Burt Lauten says a viewing will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the PNC Champions Club at the stadium.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE BASEBALL Austintown Fitch 11, Logan (W.Va.) 4 Austintown Fitch 11,
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate missed the cut after shooting a second-round 75 in the RBC Heritage
Pending housing sales in March up year over year
Only Trumbull County saw an increase in closed housing sales.
METRO DIGEST || 4-year-old asks for help
4-year-old asks for help YOUNGSTOWN Police found a woman, 65, dead in her home at 12:30 p.m.
Woman stabbed, struck with padlock in Warren grocery store
Two people were jailed on felonious assault charges after a fight at inside the Save A Lot store on North Park Avenue
Stations of the Cross is a tradition at St. Patrick church in Hubbard
Stations of the Cross is a tradition at St. Patrick Church in Hubbard.
Meet Me at the Cross promoted reconciliation
Bishop Joseph Garlington of Pittsburgh was the keynote speaker for the Meet Me at the Cross Good Friday celebration at the Covelli Centre Friday night. The cross-cultural gathering attracted about 4,000 people.
Budget amendment
Budget amendment COLUMBUS State Rep. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, urges adoption of his
Most voters forgive Trump’s position shifts – to a point
Associated Press WASHINGTON What’s wrong with being flexible? All presidents change their
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 15
Today is Saturday, April 15, the 105th day of 2017. There are 260 days left in the year.
US senator pushes back against proposed aid cuts
US senator pushes back against proposed aid cuts BIDI BIDI CAMP, Uganda Face-to-face with
Lilly’s rheumatoid arthritis pill rejected by US regulators
Associated Press Eli Lilly said U.S. regulators have rejected its much-anticipated pill for the
Keep an eye out for hummingbirds
Ruby-throated hummingbirds, tiny wonders of nature that weigh less than a nickel, soon will return
Record reviews
The Chainsmokers Album: “Memories ... Do Not Open” Grade: D The Chainsmokers wowed with their
Cincinnati faithful ‘pray the steps’
Associated Press CINCINNATI People lined the hillside stairs to a church from bottom to top in
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Easter Sunday service
Easter Sunday service CANFIELD Apostolic Assembly of Praise, 3999 McCarty Drive, will have an
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Credit-card study YOUNGSTOWN In a recent study, Smart- Asset, a financial-technology company,
US sends dozens of troops to Somalia, 1st time in decades
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia The U.S. military is sending dozens of regular troops to
Deadline for filing income-tax returns is Tuesday this year
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hey, procrastinators: Don’t freak out if you haven’t finished your
Afghanistan says massive bomb killed 36 militants
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The biggest nonnuclear bomb ever dropped in combat by the
EPA moves to undo tougher pollution limits on coal plants
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is moving to rewrite Obama-era rules
AROUND THE HORN Friday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 6, Blue Jays 4 TORONTO J.J. Hardy hit a two-run homer for first-place
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In the Friday business digest, the date of Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Twelfth Night,” 7:30 p.m.: A traditional take on the Shakespeare
Visitor records now secret at White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House said Friday that lists of visitors to the building
Teen accused in death of other teen
Associated Press TOLEDO Police say a 17-year-old boy accused in the fatal shooting of an Ohio
Official: Trump’s tweets adding fuel to tensions
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea President Donald Trump’s tweets are adding fuel to a
Easter sunrise service
Easter sunrise service Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have
Missiles, tweets make us feel better
Opinion: By Rev. JOSHUA J. WHITFIELD The Dallas Morning News The suffocating suffering of children is
Real work starts now on budget
Opinion: You can forget a lot of what you’ve heard about the biennial state budget up to this point,
Lawyer: Little money involved in Trump’s sanctuary order
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO President Donald Trump’s executive order withholding funding
Unless you are a last-minute tax return angler, today should be a great day to head to your favorite
Unless you are a last-minute tax return angler, today should be a great day to head to your favorite
Homeless man pleads guilty in slaying
Associated Press ZANESVILLE A homeless man charged in the death of another homeless man whose
Friday’s other NHL first-round playoff games
Blues 2, Wild 1 ST. PAUL, MINN. Jaden Schwartz scored with 2:27 remaining during a 4-on-4
Freese, Cervelli help Pirates snap skid
David Freese and Francisco Cervelli each drove in two runs, and Pittsburgh stopped a four-game slide
Positive flip-flop on Russia
Opinion: Newsday: The U.S. relationship with Russia is in a deep Siberian freeze. After President Donald
Public should give input on Valley road projects
Editorial: Judging by plans unveiled last week by the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, tens of
Easter 1945 was one to remember
Opinion: “Serendipity” is one of my favorite words in the English language, since it has played an important