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Zuckerberg pays surprise visit to Falls family
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, third from left, came as a "mystery guest" to the Newton Falls home of Moore family Friday night. Family members who ...
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Legendary coach Lou Holtz shares life struggles, role of faith at Men's Rally in Valley
Legendary assistant and head football coach Lou Holtz freely admits he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, though that birthright had nothing to do with wealth or prestige.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint set for tonight in Youngstown
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will conduct an OVI checkpoint tonight from 10:30 to 2:30 a.m. at 2214 Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown.
Nature Cat, Booker Bear entertain kids at 11th book fest at Fellows gardens
Several organizations worked together to “Plant the Seed to Read” in children.
Officer breaks car window after suspect fails to comply
Police arrested a man after he led them on a car chase Friday evening.
Thrift store moving to former McMenamy’s location
A thrift store is moving to the former location of McMenamy’s Restaurant and Banquet Center.
NFL Draft: New York Giants select YSU DE Avery Moss
Avery Moss joins former teammate Derek Rivers as YSU players selected in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Jenna Kalosky | Nicholas Shulte
CANFIELD Jenna Kalosky and Nicholas Shulte were married Oct. 22, 2016, in an afternoon ceremony at
Mr. and Mrs. Fronzaglio will mark 50 years
AUSTINTOWN Lou and Lois J. Fronzaglio of Austintown, formerly of Lordstown and Mineral Ridge, will
Jennifer Ciccone, Daniel Superak plan wedding
POLAND Jennifer Ciccone and Daniel Superak, both of Poland, are planning to marry May 6. Parents
Bethany Trotter, Corey Thomas announce plans
Bethany Trotter of Enon Valley, Pa., and Corey Thomas of Howland are engaged. Their parents are
Miss Anness, Mr. Rattay plan July ceremony
AUSTINTOWN Janet Guerrier is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Drusiana Anness, to Daniel
Elena Pipino, Michael Dean set June date
WARREN James D. and Mary Jeanine Pipino of Warren are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Sarah Vasilchek, Patsy Circelli are engaged
LOWELLVILLE The parents of Sarah Vasilchek and Patsy Circelli are announcing their engagement. The
Zuckerberg pays surprise visit to Falls family
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, third from left, came as a "mystery guest" to the Newton Falls home of Moore family Friday night. Family members who shared a meal with the tech giant are, from left, Daniel J. Moore, Ashley Moore, (Zuckerberg), Daniel E. Moore, Lisa Moore and Bill Almashy.
Brawlroom 46 tonight at Yankee Lake Ballroom
Doors open at 6 p.m. The first bout is set for 7:30 p.m.
Ex-MVSD foreman made previous discrimination allegations
EA Mahoning Valley Sanitary District foreman, who claimed to have received a racist Ku Klux Klan flier in his office only to resign after an independent probe of the incident, previously filed a complaint against the MVSD accusing the district of racial discrimination.
Sophomore Kovach homers twice to power Canfield past Fitch to remain atop AAC Red Tier standings
Before Friday, Canfield sophomore Kalin Kovach, who has been playing softball since she was 5, had never hit two homers in a game.
GM reports robust 1Q earnings
General Motors reported net income during the first income of $2.6 billion off of record revenue of $41.2 billion.
Derek Rivers goes to Patriots
Former Youngstown State defensive end Derek Rivers was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Poland Native survives terminal lung cancer, uses his second chance as champion against cancer
Poland native Matthew Hiznay recently celebrated his 30th birthday, a milestone he once thought he’d never reach just five years ago.
Nearly $75M in bonuses paid out to Ohio veterans
Voters approved the bonus payouts in November 2009.
Police officers, firefighters battle on court to help kids
Youngstown Fire Department team wins Above The Rim basketball game.
Rust Belt Challenge set for YSU’s WATTS
Sixty competitive travel teams will participate in a two-day event.
Maple syrup sales benefit Mill Creek Park, West Side projects
The Rocky Ridge Neighbors are selling bottles of syrup for $15 at the gift shop in Mill Creek Park’s Fellows Riverside Gardens
Police: Man dies after slashing arm on glass door during break in
Police said Lawrence Reed did not have permission to be in the building.
record reviews
Mary J. Blige Album: “Strength of a Woman” Grade: A Let’s state the obvious here: Mary J.
Niles banquet center appears to be closed
It’s unclear whether McMenamy’s Restaurant and Banquet Center is open
Gene Luen Yang perfect fit for YSU English Fest
Graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang was a perfect fit for the 2017 Youngstown State University English Festival’s James A. Houck Lecturer, said Tiffany Anderson, Africana Studies director.
METRO DIGEST || 15 become U.S. citizens
15 become U.S. citizens YOUNGSTOWN Fifteen people became U.S. citizens in a naturalization
METRO DIGEST || Upgrades for lake
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced improvements coming to Mosquito Lake State Park.
Downsizing of Fire Dept. in city merits careful study
Editorial: Youngstown’s Board of Control made a fiscally responsible and strategic decision Thursday by
100 down, way too many to go
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON So what all has he done for us? Let’s count
State budget in state of flux
Opinion: The Ohio House is poised to further amend the biennial operating budget with a floor vote expected
major league baseball
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore147.667— New York147.667—
high school sports at a glance
BASEBALL Hubbard 5, Brookfield 1 Hubbard starter Ryan Halavick threw a complete game, striking
Fears of losing pre-existing conditions protection under GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON From cancer to addiction, doctors and patient groups are warning
TRACK AND FIELD
TRACK AND FIELD Zallow third overall at Penn Relays Youngstown State’s Chad Zallow finished
golf roundup
golf roundup Friday’s results ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Jonas Blixt and Cameron Smith
Ohio soldier killed in raid in Afghanistan
Associated Press CLEVELAND A soldier from Ohio was among two Army Rangers killed in a raid in
Browns cut TE Barnidge
Gary Barnidge provided production, leadership and a community presence for some brutally bad Browns teams
friday’s nba playoff games
Wizards 115, Hawks 99 ATLANTA John Wall scored 42 points, Bradley Beal added 31 and the
US stocks close lower
Associated Press U.S. stocks closed modestly lower Friday, ending just short of another milestone
washington Congress settles for stopgap to avoid government shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress took the easy way out to keep the government open on the
Youngstown man indicted on federal firearms charges
Firearms from Youngstown shop ended up in Mexico
N. Korea fails in missile test-fire near its capital
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently
friday’s nhl playoff game
Blues 3, Predators 2 ST. LOUIS Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal
BRIDGE
BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xQ 3 2 uA 10 4 vA Q 9 6 wQ J 7 Partner opens
US employment costs climbed in 1st quarter
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wages and benefits paid to U.S. civilian workers grew steadily in
Enjoying springtime on Jersey shore
For as long as I can remember, I spent at least a week at the Jersey shore every summer. As a boy
Long road ahead for Trump executive order on drilling
Associated Press President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to find new ocean expanses in
Economy expanded at weakest pace in 3 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy turned in the weakest performance in three years in
High-power match
High-power match North Jackson The Youngstown Rifle & Pistol Club, 8920 Shaffer Road, will have
US troops deploy along Syrian border
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S. armored vehicles are deploying in areas in northern Syria along
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Man arrested in connection to death of woman found dead behind Starbucks
Police say man transported overdose victim to parking lot, left her
Eagle ‘chop shop’ case offers window into trafficking
Associated Press PIERRE, S.D. A two-year undercover operation that led to indictments against
around the horn | Friday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 3, Indians 1 CLEVELAND Ariel Miranda allowed two hits and pitched
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Shepherd accepting residents in Poland POLAND Shepherd of the Valley Poland is accepting new
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown
Outreach event
Outreach event YOUNGSTOWN The Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Young Adult Ministry will host
Daily entertainment briefing
Today’s picks: v “The Wizard of Oz,” 7:30 p.m.: Oakland youth theater’s production is at Trinity
Fishing: As real as it gets
At the risk of sounding like Chicken Little, I confess many of the headlines these days make me
Trump tells NRA: ‘You have a true friend’ in White House
Associated Press ATLANTA President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for gun rights Friday,
Trump’s tweets aren’t rocketing like they used to
Trump’s tweets aren’t rocketing like they used to WASHINGTON His “FAKE NEWS” tweets don’t rocket
Today is Saturday, April 29, the 119th day of 2017
Today is Saturday, April 29, the 119th day of 2017. There are 246 days left in the year.
PSO ends local series
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. After 16 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will discontinue
Regime change in Syria won’t work
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY Tribune News Service Following the U.S. military response to a chemical
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