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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Cops fear juvenile escapee may try to harm himself

Officials say they are concerned a 17-year-old aggravated-robbery suspect who escaped detention Wednesday morning may try to harm himself.


Task force commander retiring, sheriff revamping agency's direction

Jeff Orr, longtime commander of the Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force and a captain at the sheriff’s office is retiring from both positions effective May 1.


Reaction to CEO's schools reorganization plan cautiously supportive

NAACP Youngstown Branch President George Freeman Jr. was among community members cheering Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip’s neighborhood school plan.


4 Valley lawyers facing discipline by state board

The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct certified cases for disciplinary proceedings against four Mahoning County attorneys, including the three convicted in the Oakhill Renaissance Place scandal: Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino and Martin Yavorcik, a failed 2008 county prosecutor candidate.


Cleanup of Packard Electric site for reuse to cost about $2.6M

An Akron company, Brownfield Restoration Group, collected and analyzed about 300 samples of soil, groundwater and vapor at the former Packard Electric site on Dana Street and found “pockets of issues” that will cost about $2.6 million to clean up.


2 downtown Youngstown streets set for improvements

City council cleared the path for two of downtown’s busiest streets to receive improvement work.


Reduce, reuse, recycle focus of Earth Day event at YSU

More than 100 Youngstown State University students stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center lobby to support Earth Day Wednesday.


Experience vs. education focus of Warren auditor's race

Auditor Vince Flask is facing Valdeoso Patterson in the May 2 Democratic primary, and the winner will face Republican Carlo Ciccone in November to serve the last two years of the former auditor's unexpired term.


Niles commission rejects mayor's latest recovery plan

The Financial Planning and Supervision Commission by the narrowest of margins Wednesday rejected the sixth version of the city’s Financial Recovery plan from fiscal emergency.


1 of 3 new polar bear cubs makes public debut at Ohio zoo

A 5-month-old polar bear cub at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is the first of three new cubs there to make a public debut.


West Branch softball wins slugfest over Cardinal Mooney

Bailey Byers leads the way with two homers for Warriors


Columbus, Miss., steel processor to add 50 jobs in $7.5M expansion

Columbus, Miss., steel processor to add 50 jobs in $7.5M expansion


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


Youngstown council clears way for downtown street improvements

Youngstown council clears way for downtown street improvements


UPDATE | Bill O'Reilly statement after his firing by Fox News

UPDATE | Bill O'Reilly statement after his firing by Fox News


Salem Chad Anthony’s to-go location closes

Salem Chad Anthony’s to-go location closes


State Route 5 bypass in Bazetta shut down due to accident

State Route 5 bypass in Bazetta shut down due to accident


Ohio judge releases man imprisoned 23 years for woman’s slaying

Ohio judge releases man imprisoned 23 years for woman’s slaying


Bill O'Reilly out at Fox News

Bill O'Reilly out at Fox News


Joe Schiavoni steps down from Ohio Senate leadership post

Joe Schiavoni steps down from Ohio State leadership post


Reminder: Mahoning County commissioners' weekly meeting is in Boardman on Thursday

Mahoning County commissioners meet in Boardman on Thursday


Trump to keynote US Coast Guard Academy graduates May 17

Trump to keynote US Coast Guard Academy graduates May 17


Pope Francis shakes hands with Bill O’Reilly

Pope Francis shakes hands with Bill O’Reilly


Austintown police charge woman with child endangering

Austintown police charge woman with child endangering


UPDATE | Hunt continues for teen who scaled 12-foot wall, escaped JJC

UPDATE | Hunt continues for teen who scaled 12-foot wall, escaped JJC

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Community Legal Aid Services receives neighborhood stabilization state grant

Community Legal Aid Services receives neighborhood stabilization state grant


Death penalty sought for Ohio man charged in killing, abduction

Death penalty sought for Ohio man charged in killing, abduction


Oklahoma City bombing remembered 22 years later

Oklahoma City bombing remembered 22 years later


Lockup List Wednesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


US Rep. Tim Ryan announces fed manufacturing grant for YSU

US Rep. Tim Ryan announces fed manufacturing grant for YSU


Warren man accused of making school massacre threat indicted on misdemeanors

Warren man accused of making school massacre threat indicted on misdemeanors


Man indicted in Warren homicide will be in court Thursday

Man indicted in Warren homicide will be in court Thursday


Trumbull sheriff unveils changes to TAG operation

Trumbull sheriff unveils changes to TAG operation


Utah Rep. Chaffetz says he won’t run for re-election

Utah Rep. Chaffetz says he won’t run for re-election


Justices signal support for church in closely watched case

Justices signal support for church in closely watched case


Ex-Saints star’s killer seeks new trial before sentencing

Ex-Saints star’s killer seeks new trial before sentencing


Packard cleanup costs could hit $2.6M

Packard cleanup price tag could hit $2.6M


Markets Right Now: Banks lead early stock gains

Markets Right Now: Banks lead early stock gains


AP probe highlights California dam missteps in February crisis

AP Exclusive: Dam managers made missteps in handling crisis


NFL champs #Patriots to visit Trump today

NFL champs to visit Trump hours after ex-player’s death


Olympian Phelps on comeback: ’We’ll see if I get that itch again’

Phelps on comeback: ’We’ll see if I get that itch again’


Florida state senator to publicly apologize for racial slurs

Florida state senator to publicly apologize for racial slurs


Mohip formally unveils city schools reconfiguration plan

Mohip formally unveils city schools reconfiguration plan


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of Kirk Road


YWCA hosts walk

YWCA hosts walk YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Youngstown and Interfraternity Council at Youngstown State


Fresh ideas for a fun fiesta menu

Family Features There’s no better way to spice up a party than by using unexpected ingredients in


Tease photo

Mortals Key offers destiny of outstanding craft beer TRUE PASSION

If You Go Brewery: Mortals Key Brewing Co. Address: 4224 East Lake Road, Jamestown, Pa.


Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell


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CEO bringing back neighborhood schools concept

“When we complain about parents not showing up and parental involvement, we have to consider that it’s really hard for them, transportationwise, when their kids’ schools are on the other side of the city,” Mohip said. “This is about getting the kids as close as possible to their schools.”


CEO Mohip unveiling Youngstown schools reorganization plan this morning

Neighborhood schools are returning to Youngstown.


Family searches for answers a year after double-murder in Liberty

Abdallah Khoury thinks about his late sister, Gloria, at the start of each day. When he worked at the Golden Corral in Boardman, the siblings shared a morning ritual of coffee and conversation.


Penguins run-rule Raiders in sweep

It was a day that really couldn’t have gone much better for the Youngstown State softball team at a time that couldn’t have been much better either


Four-run first dooms YSU vs. Kent State

A four-run uprising in the first inning set the tone and proved to be the difference as Kent State defeated YSU


Ryan raises, spends near-record funds after GOP targets his seat

This quarter, Ryan expanded his digital outreach and fundraising efforts in order to better connect with Ohioans and Americans across the country, which included a revamped website, robust email program and additional campaign staff.


Boardman sending four athletes to the college ranks

The Boardman Spartans now have four more names to add to their lengthy list


Police: Man abandons puppies on East Side street

The witness, visiting her grandmother, said her grandmother told the man he could not leave the dogs there, but the man did not care, shouting something as he left. She got his license plate for police, however.


Former Lordstown woman steps up after learning of grandson needing new family

CSB also honored a Warren police detective for his efforts to provide assistance to two children whose mother was killed in 2015.


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney 9, Ursuline 3 Mooney’s Anthony Potesta went 3 for


Niles recovery plan passes in split vote

Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia, who put the plan together, was at home Tuesday recovering from a fall.


Columbus avoids sweep vs. Pens

Tortorella said he wanted the young team to experience a playoff victory, lousy music and all


Local businesses cook up plans for Taste of Struthers

Ticks are sold-out for the fourth annual event.


Connected Don’t blame Facebook

On Feb. 16, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote in his Building Global Community statement: “As we


River Rock at the Amp concert series LINEUP UNVEILED

Staff report WARREN The River Rock at the Amp concert series will begin May 27 and run through


Dublin Grange to present ‘Romeo’

Staff report CANFIELD The Dublin Grange Theatre, 6571 Fairground Blvd., will present “Romeo and


Event addresses lack of women, minorities in STEM

Sylvia Imler recounted a time she was in a restaurant with her husband several years ago. Imler is black; her husband is white. A waitress seemed to struggle while serving the couple, and when they were leaving, an elderly man blocked the doorway. When she passed him, she said, he spat at her.


Youngstown woman celebrates 100th birthday

Helen Molnar celebrated at the church where she’s played bingo for more than half her life


Kelly: Lawmakers should change laws or ‘shut up’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Tuesday bluntly challenged


Inmates try variety of arguments to avoid death

Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Arkansas’ plan to resume capital punishment in nearly 12


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael Lohr and Cassandra Cicero, Deerfield, twin boys,


Pirates’ Marte suspended 80 games

Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star outfielder Starling Marte has been suspended 80 games


Rooney never lost “common man touch”

Dan Rooney’s priorities were always clear. Family. Football. Faith. Ireland


Free training offers at area tech centers

Applications for the free seven-week training at TCTC will be taken through May 1 and through June 12 for the training at MCCTC


Connected Links of the Week – Apr. 19

Tweets and photos from around the Valley.


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


The top five songs for the most recent week on iTunes official music chart:

The top five songs for the most recent week on iTunes official music chart: v “Sign of the Times”:


It’s spring, so let’s build a big bountiful brunch

By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press We love brunch, and we have you covered with a selection of


BRIDGE

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YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 19

Today is Wednesday, April 19, the 109th day of 2017. There are 256 days left in the year.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Area Agency on Aging 11 trustee board, 10 a.m., Eastwood Mall office, 5555


City man faces charge of assaulting state trooper

Eryck Fletcher also is charged with drug possession and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle


mahoning valley race course

mahoning valley race course Tuesday’s Results POST TIME: 12:45 P.M. RACE 1 $18,800 - 3 yo, 1M


Manhunt for Facebook killer ends in chase and suicide

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The man who randomly gunned down a Cleveland retiree and posted video


Proposed budget amendment concerns park districts such as Mill Creek MetroParks

Boccieri expresses opposition to proposed budget amendment


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Monte Carlo. 1:30 p.m. (Root) (WLLF-FM 96.7) MLB:


Arson charge

Arson charge YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a man arrested late Monday for trying to burn his house


Tomlin, Ramirez strong for Tribe

Jose Ramirez homered and drove in two runs and Josh Tomlin gave up three runs in six innings


Driver hits vehicle in Youngstown, injures two people

The 45-five minute chase went through three counties in Pa. and Ohio


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Job and career fair NILES A Job and Career Fair hosted by OhioMeansJobs Trumbull County will


YSU basketball gets three commitments

YSU basketball gets three commitments The Youngstown State men’s basketball team picked up verbal


United CEO says no one will be fired for dragging incident

Associated Press The CEO of United Airlines says no one will be fired over the dragging of a man


McCutchen extends streak, but Bucs fall

Leake limits Pirates to one run


METRO DIGEST || Marijuana cultivation in Boardman

Marijuana cultivation BOARDMAN Two township residents face criminal charges after police accused


Pence tells Japan PM: America is ‘with you 100%’

Associated Press TOKYO From two continents, top Trump administration officials warned Tuesday


Shawn Johnson indicted on Warren aggravated murder, kidnapping, theft and other charges

Shawn Johnson indicted on Warren aggravated murder, kidnapping, theft and other charges


Facebook CEO wants to augment your reality

Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. Facebook wants you to sit in your bedroom wearing a headset


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘SNL’ time zone shift pays dividends with big boost for NBC NEW YORK NBC’s


Shooter targets random white men on Fresno streets, kills 3

Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. A man who shot and killed three people at random on the streets


Glenn honored with supply ship

Glenn honored with supply ship CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. A space station supply ship named for John


Trump blind to Mideast reality

Opinion: In Greek mythology, sirens were beautiful creatures that lured sailors to their doom with their


Trump: Order should help American workers

Associated Press KENOSHA, Wis. Turning back to the economic populism that helped drive his


Experience counts in race for Youngstown city judge

Editorial: Much is at stake for responsible voters in Youngstown next month when they will be asked to fill a


We are under assault

Opinion: By Fabiola Santiago Miami Herald Finally, in a third statement two days too late made after


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.710.40 Aqua America, .71


Actor Mel Gibson making amends

Opinion: By Jenice Armstrong Philadelphia Daily News Mel Gibson, the actor who once drunkenly declared


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