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UPDATE | Liberty man admitted to police that he attacked elderly neighbor with hand shovel and knife
UPDATE | Liberty man admitted to police that he attacked elderly neighbor with hand shovel and knife
Man arrested following Liberty homicide
Taken into custody after driving back to his house
Stories published April 25, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Chemical Bank reports its first-quarter earnings
Chemical Financial Corp. on Tuesday announced 2017 first-quarter net income of $47.6 million, which compares with 2016 first-quarter net income of $23.6 million.
Wyndham elected to lead Trumbull GOP
Kevin Wyndham of Howland is now chairman of the Trumbull County Republican Party, after the ouster of former chairman Randy Law of Warren.
Youngstown schools' new executive team IDs $100K in savings since February
Youngstown City Schools’ chief financial officer is pushing the district toward more efficient spending.
Youngstown school board members criticize CEO's latest plans
Youngstown school board member Dario Hunter accused district CEO Krish Mohip of “window dressing” the district to look nice, while it’s operating the same.
Fate of North Side landmark still undetermined
John Giannini Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Liberty were barside at the Golden Dawn on Tuesday when they heard their spot potentially could close for good after Saturday.
Business dispute between restaurant, former owner resolved
The attorney for Chad Scianna said theft accusations made against his client by the owner of Chad Anthony’s Italian Grille & Pub have been withdrawn.
Rehoming pets on internet can draw abusers, experts say
When a couple from Boardman found Blaze on Craigslist, they had no way of knowing the 3-year-old dog had a serious medical condition.
Use power of words to inspire, not incide, Holocaust event speakers urge
Rabbi Joseph Schonberger of Temple El Emeth told the audience it’s important “to hone the use of language in every medium for the betterment, rather than the detriment, of humanity, to help people, instead of hurting people.”
Baldwin must return campaign contribution to her dad
A Youngstown Municipal Court candidate improperly accepted a $1,500 cash contribution from her father, but says she is rectifying the situation.
Trumbull County Republican Party appoints Kevin Wyndham as new chairman
Trumbull County Republican Party appoints Kevin Wyndham as new chairman
Toy given to police officer as safety talisman gets to Ohio
Police in Ohio have received a stuffed toy given by a child to a Pennsylvania police officer to help keep him safe.
Valley jobless rate up
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted March unemployment rate went up 1.4 percent year over year.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
UPDATE | Liberty man admitted to police that he attacked elderly neighbor with hand shovel and knife
UPDATE | Liberty man admitted to police that he attacked elderly neighbor with hand shovel and knife
Honda to invest $124M for wind tunnel at center in Ohio
Honda to invest $124M for wind tunnel at center in Ohio
Former Councilwoman Janet Tarpley to run for mayor as independent
Former Councilwoman Janet Tarpley to run for mayor as independent
UPDATE | MCCTC students back in classrooms after police check out threat
MCCTC students back in classrooms after police check out threat
Turkey strikes Kurds in Iraq, Syria, drawing condemnation
Turkey strikes Kurds in Iraq, Syria, drawing condemnation
Wells Fargo faces shareholders, protesters at annual meeting
Wells Fargo faces shareholders, protesters at annual meeting
Two car accident on Belmont Avenue near Colonial Drive
Two car accident on Belmont Avenue near Colonial Drive
Environmental groups sue US EPA over Lake Erie’s toxic algae
Environmental groups sue US EPA over Lake Erie’s toxic algae
Ivanka Trump defends father, brushes aside groans in Berlin
Ivanka Trump defends father, brushes aside groans in Berlin
Pa. woman gets 4 to 10 years in death of care-dependent man
Pa. woman gets 4 to 10 years in death of care-dependent man
US Sens. Brown, Portman support Trump trade rep nominee
US Sens. Brown, Portman support Trump trade rep nominee
DA: Ear, nose, throat Pa. doc touched woman’s breasts, privates
DA: Ear, nose, throat Pa. doc touched woman’s breasts, privates
Central Ohio lawmaker resigns to focus on business, family
Central Ohio lawmaker resigns to focus on business, family
Ohio elections board ex-chief pleads guilty over false time sheets
Ohio elections board ex-chief pleads guilty over false time sheets
House budget pumps $170M into solving Ohio’s opiate epidemic
House budget pumps $170M into solving Ohio’s opiate epidemic
Austintown police seize cocaine after traffic stop
Austintown police seize cocaine after traffic stop
Ohio police: Dog that fatally mauled man is later shot dead
Ohio police: Dog that fatally mauled man is later shot dead
Gov't shutdown, health bill rescue at stake in Congress
Gov't shutdown, health bill rescue at stake in Congress
Lowellville Village Council 's finance committee meets Wednesday
Lowellville Village Council finance committee meets Wednesday
NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire at end of season
NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. to retire at end of season
No job loss due to sale of Anthem building, company official says
No job loss due to sale of Anthem building, company official says
Home Savings donates $3,000 for Hearts & Stars Gala
Salem Regional Medical Center Foundation announces Home Savings Charitable Foundation as the Star of Hope sponsor for gala that took place March 18.
Grief seminar planned
Grief seminar planned CANFIELD Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., will host
Trial begins today in Mahoning County for man charged in 2012 homicide
Trial begins today in Mahoning County for man charged in 2012 homicide
More charges filed against teen who escaped from JJC
More charges filed against teen who escaped from JJC
Western Reserve Joint Fire District bids final farewell to longtime captain
Capt. Don Zimmerman laid to rest after fire department processional
Austintown 9/11 memorial receives cameras, donations
Donors contribute more than $3,000 to help repair vandalism
Chaney STEM/VPA students walk out Monday afternoon
Chaney STEM/VPA students walk out Monday afternoon
A former buildings and grounds commissioner is running for Youngstown mayor
He abruptly resigned his city job last week
Mother of girl raped by former Hubbard mayor says she feels guilty for not ‘knowing what a monster you really were’
Mother of girl raped by former Hubbard mayor Keenan says she feels guilty for not ‘knowing what a monster you really were’
Golden Dawn future not known
Longtime customers of the iconic Golden Dawn restaurant on the East Side should know today if the restaurant will close temporarily or permanently
Youngstown’s Covelli Centre ended the first quarter with a $100K operating surplus
But the surplus is considerably less than the first quarter of the prior three years
Children’s book festival set
The “Plant the Seed to Read” Children’s Book Festival will be Saturday.
Piano-violin duo return for concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The piano and violin duo of Thomas Osuga and Sho Omagari will return as
School buying another building
Potential Development, a charter school for autistic children, is buying 2400 Market St. from Anthem Blue Cross.
Niles man gets 35 years in prison for attacking, raping former girlfriend
Cecil Flenner, 41, of Potomac Avenue in Niles was sentenced to 35 years in prison Monday for raping and kidnapping a former girlfriend.
Man arrested following Liberty homicide
Taken into custody after driving back to his house
Penguins to raise funds for cancer awareness
Penguins to raise funds for cancer awareness NILES The Youngstown State baseball team will
prep sports at a glance
MONDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Canfield 4, Poland 1 Jack Rafoth tossed a three-hitter and struck
Brown, Ryan talk to steelworkers about unfair trade
Brown, Ryan talk to steelworkers about unfair trade
YSU | Monday’s roundup
Men’s golf team rebounds Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. The Youngstown State men’s golf team improved
2017 DRAFT HOPEFULS TO WATCH
2017 DRAFT HOPEFULS TO WATCH NameSchoolHt.Wt.Comment CORNERBACKS Marshon
O’Reilly case shows what Fox, UC Berkeley have in common
Opinion: By Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times The lesson likely to be widely drawn from the eviction of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1233.341.64 Aqua America, .71
Could where you live determine your fate? Dying from cancer
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO Americans in certain struggling parts of the
Infection forces Elton John to cancel shows
Infection forces Elton John to cancel shows LAS VEGAS Elton John has canceled more than a month
Live music performances on TV shows this week include:
Live music performances on TV shows this week include: v Dr. John: Tonight on “Late Show with
Pickle relish will do in a pinch against leg cramps
Q. I appreciate the suggestion to use pickle juice for leg cramps. I don’t usually keep pickles
ODDLY ENOUGH
Love sounds interrupt pro tennis match in Fla. SARASOTA, Fla. An outdoor professional tennis
Partnerships, persistence can close health gap in US
Editorial: Stubborn gaps in the health profiles of minority groups compared with those of the majority white
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. Thursday at Eat ‘n’ Park,
Health care lecture
Health care lecture GREENVILLE, PA. The Community Medical Ethics Project is offering a
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Real-estate licensure YOUNGSTOWN Individuals who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio real-estate
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, April 25, the 115th day of 2017. There are 250 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
End the killing of seals
Opinion: By Danielle Katz People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals This year marks Canada’s 150th
Justices turn away GM’s appeal over ignition switches
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday turned away an appeal from General
Deportation fears are being felt from America’s fields to farms
Associated Press SALEM, ORE. The head of Bethel Heights Vineyard looked out over the 100 acres
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Keisha Talley and Alde Moore, Youngstown, girl, April 22.
Old-guard rallies around Macron for French runoff
Associated Press PARIS France’s established parties are rallying around the man who helped shut
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St.
Liberty schools chief
Liberty schools chief YOUNGSTOWN Joseph Nohra, Youngstown City Schools chief operating officer
Man pleads after OD
Man pleads after OD WARREN Jeffrey T. Bundy, 22, of Braceville Robinson Road in Newton Falls,
Obama talks leadership at first event since leaving office
Associated Press CHICAGO Former President Barack Obama used his first public appearance since
Students and parents solve math puzzles while enjoying pizza
Students and parents solve math puzzles while enjoying pizza
U.S. general suggests Russia is arming Taliban
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The United States must confront Russia for providing
Ohio man gets life in slaying, dismemberment of his neighbor
Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio A man convicted in the slaying and dismemberment of a neighbor
Governor-in-sheaf
Kasich’s new book is part campaign-trail memoir, part political biography Associated Press
Ohio prison’s records show four inmates overdose in two days
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four inmates overdosed in two days at the same Ohio prison earlier
US needs N. Korea restraint, Xi urges
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the world braces for a possible North Korean nuclear test,
Trump’s 100-days promises President has a long way to go on most of them
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sure enough, the big trans-Pacific trade deal is toast, climate
Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue confirmed as agriculture secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate has confirmed former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue as