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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Feds in Youngstown rounding up 19 indicted in 2 drug cases
Federal agents and police rounded up suspects in two separate drug indictments after cases against them were unsealed in federal court.
Victim 'adored' Damore before alleged assault, mother testifies
A man accused of raping a 12-year-old relative said he drank too much and didn’t remember what happened, the victim’s mother testified.
Fans flock to Rayen Stadium tonight to raise funds for helmets
The rally featured a scrimmage between the Akron-Firestone Falcons and the East High Golden Bears — their first on-field appearance since the team’s name was changed.
Trumbull judge denies most requests from Hamad attorneys
Though Nasser Hamad’s new attorneys convinced Judge Ronald Rice last month to discourage anyone from trying to pry incriminating evidence from Hamad in jail, the judge was less supportive of their latest legal efforts.
Boardman Park adds pickleball, disc golf
Inspired by popular demand, Boardman Park has added two new recreational opportunities for its guests.
Warren swears in 7 new firefighters, bringing ranksto 65
For the third time this year, Warren has added firefighters to its ranks, swearing in seven Wednesday, bringing the total to 19 for the year.
UPDATE | Suspect arrested in death of North Side woman found in trunk in Niagra Falls
Police investigating homicide where body found at Niagra Falls
City police search for woman after call she might be in danger
City police search for woman after call she might be in danger
Trump hits McConnell for Senate crash of Obama health repeal
Trump hits McConnell for Senate crash of Obama health repeal
VIDEO: 2017 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer Preview Show
Greatest Golfer 2017 is upon us next week!
DAMORE UPDATE | Girl testifies in Damore rape trial
DAMORE UPDATE | Girl testifies in Damore rape trial
6 workers sue swanky Plaza Hotel, allege sexual harassment
6 workers sue swanky Plaza Hotel, allege sexual harassment
NORTH KOREA | Pentagon chief issues own sharp threat to NKorea
Pentagon chief issues own sharp threat to NKorea
Boardman police arrest 2 Youngstown women
2 Youngstown women arrested in Boardman after shoplifting incident
Downtown streets closed Saturday for wellness walk
Downtown streets closed Saturday for wellness walk
Pentagon: British firm billed US more than $50M for iffy expenses
Pentagon: British firm billed US more than $50M for iffy expenses
Orientation for incoming East, Chaney freshmen set for Aug. 23
Orientation for incoming East, Chaney freshmen set for Aug. 23
Suspect roundup underway after drug case indictments
Suspect roundup underway after drug case indictments
UPDATE | Recess until 1:15 p.m. in trial of man accused in girl's rape
Opening arguments begin in trial of man accused in raping girl
Attention golfers: Register for 2017 Greatest by Friday
Deadline to sign up for Greatest Golfer is this Friday.
NORTH KOREA | Trump implies nuclear strike is possible
Trump implies nuclear strike on North Korea is possible
NORTH KOREA | Tillerson doesn’t believe there’s ’imminent threat’
Tillerson says he doesn’t believe there’s ’any imminent threat’ from North Korea
Joe Maddon: No ill will toward Pennsylvania hometown
Joe Maddon: No ill will toward Pennsylvania hometown
Bruce Springsteen plans a series of Broadway fall concerts
Bruce Springsteen plans a series of Broadway fall concerts
RUSSIA PROBE | FBI agents searched former Trump campaign chair’s home
FBI agents searched former Trump campaign chair’s home
UPDATE | Judge moves sentencing of driver who killed woman in mall parking lot
Big crowd on hand for sentencing of driver who killed woman in mall parking lot
Man granted early release sent back to prison for gun possession
Man granted early release sent back to prison for gun possession
Testimony set in US trial over Chinese student’s slaying
Testimony set in US trial over Chinese student’s slaying
Man faces charges after ignoring warnings, crashing motorcycle
Man faces charges after ignoring warnings, crashing motorcycle
Pennsylvania teenager charged after baby found alive in bag
Pennsylvania teenager charged after baby found alive in bag
Lawyer: No appearance at Florida DUI hearing for Tiger Woods
Lawyer: No appearance at Florida DUI hearing for Tiger Woods
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, will host a dine-in or drive-
Local church will host trash, treasure sale
Local church will host trash, treasure sale CANFIELD Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad
Penguins have lots of options on ground
YSU is without Jody Webb and Martin Ruiz, but the Penguins have depth.
State law may keep anti-fracking proposal off Youngstown's Nov. ballot
An anti-fracking charter amendment could be kept off the city’s Nov. 7 ballot because of a conflict with state law.
Ohio AG's Office files criminal charges against ex-Campbell police chief
Internal records revealed multiple sexual-harassment allegations against Rauzan.
Finance worries Youngstown school board
Youngstown City School Board of Education passed a resolution of “objection and concern” to challenge the constitutionality of House Bill 70.
Fitch’s Hall looks for breakout year at Pitt
The reminders of the greatness that came before Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall are everywhere at Pitt.
Indians stun Rockies with 3-run homer in 9th
For eight innings, nothing. The Indians did everything in the ninth.
Wanted: High-school math teachers for Youngstown schools
Salaries are negotiable, says the school district’s CEO.
SPORTS DIGEST || Big strikeout for Teaney in Scrappers win
Jonathan Teaney struck Tristan Graham out with the bases loaded to end the game, leading the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to an 8-7 win over the Aberdeen IronBirds on Tuesday.
Trumbull County weighs in on MVSD refund issue
Jim Brutz, assistant Trumbull County prosecutor, said he will write a letter on behalf of the county’s water department and the county commissioners saying county water customers ought to share in any refund Niles gets.
Massive hit is opening doors for Spanish-language pop songs In love with ‘Despacito’
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK “Despacito” is easily the song of the summer with
Browns’ Garrett plans on ‘sending a message’
Myles Garrett won’t be satisfied with just sacks or de-cleating a running back.
Getting better at online meetings
Last month, I started a sabbatical from my regular work at YSU. I’m lucky. Most U.S. employees
Day of Adventure gives kids a day free from cancer stress
Yellow Brick Place cancer wellness group hosted this first kids event.
Campbell man receives probation for sex with minor
The 13-year-old victim said she was “completely manipulated” by 21-year-old Campbell man
Woman arrested by Boardman police tells them she needs help for drug problem
Melissa Chester faces numerous drug charges
YPD finds two guns, arrests three on gun charges
All three arrested are not allowed to have a weapon
Woman charged after crashing SUV into motel
A woman was arraigned via video Tuesday in Girard Municipal Court after police said she crashed an SUV into a Liberty motel.
Jury selected for trial of man accused of child rape
The Boardman man potentially faces life in prison if found guilty.
Event brings softball to people with disabilities
Liston Spann, 44, of Youngstown swings at a pitch during the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio wheelchair softball game Tuesday in the Covelli Centre parking lot. Spann was injured in a drive-by shooting in 1992.
The top five songs on the iTunes chart for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes chart for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Despacito”
Wars and swirling rumors of war
Opinion: One month after the election, President-elect Donald Trump made a “victory tour” of states that had
Suspect kills self, ending manhunt
Suspect kills self, ending manhunt ANTWERP, OHIO Authorities say a rape suspect who overpowered
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 9
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2017. There are 144 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Nielsen: America loves ‘AGT’ and ‘GOT’
Nielsen: America loves ‘AGT’ and ‘GOT’ NEW YORK Sports, talent derbies, news and voyeurism kept
Golf tournament will benefit Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary
Golf tournament will benefit Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Grant proposals sought YOUNGSTOWN Awesome Foundation Youngstown announced a call for proposals
Nissan will pay $97.7M in proposed Takata settlement
Associated Press MIAMI Nissan Motor Co. would pay $97.68 million under a proposed settlement
President should declare national opioid emergency
Editorial: If anyone continues to harbor any doubts about the epic destructiveness of the opioid-overdose
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 8
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2017. There are 145 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Experts: Lives at risk if no sleep tests for train engineers
Associated Press U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep-apnea screening for truck
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1239.541.55 Aqua America, .71
Golf Tournament to benefit Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary
lake milton Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary will host its annual Gavin Ward Memorial Golf
Driller files $5M suit against ‘Gasland’ resident, lawyers
Associated Press A gas driller who was targeted with allegations that it polluted residential
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of ’60s, ’70s, dies
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. Glen Campbell, the affable superstar singer of “Rhinestone
Trump threatens ‘fire, fury’ against N. Korea
Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. President Donald Trump threatened North Korea “with fire and
Trump’s humor hateful
Opinion: By Jeffrey Weiss The Dallas Morning News You may have noticed a week or so ago when President
Governors are cheating workers
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The governors of many states are boldly stepping forward these days
METRO DIGEST || Warren shooting death ruled homicide
Death ruled homicide WARREN The Trumbull County coroner has ruled the death of Devonte West, 24,
Steelers’ James poised for breakout season.
Jesse James appeared in all 19 games last season for the AFC North champions, finishing with 39 receptions for 338 yards and three TDs.
Casinos embrace esports, work to understand it
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Casinos are slowly embracing competitive video-game
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
Meals for busy families
Family Features Ease your way into a busy new school year with easy dishes you can prepare and
Water trapped in fair ride may have led to accident
Associated Press A manufacturer’s explanation that corrosion caused an amusement ride to fly apart
2 Youngstown men face drug charges
2 Youngstown men face drug charges AUSTINTOWN Police made a traffic stop that turned up drug
Italian steakhouse offers much more than just Italian cuisine and steaks
Right next to the Avalon Inn, nestled beside the manicured knolls of the resort’s golf course, sits The Chophouse restaurant.
Grilling like a pitmaster
Family Features Summertime meals are all about the grill. This year, give your grill and your
US scientists contradict Trump’s climate claims
Associated Press WASHINGTON As President Donald Trump touts new oil pipelines and pledges to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brett and Heather Sinning, Stow, boy, Aug. 7. Destiney
High-tech ideas to fix opioid crisis abound, compete for Ohio grants
Associated Press COLUMBUS A call by Republican Gov. John Kasich for scientific breakthroughs to
Greens and grains: Add fresh produce to your diet and community
Family Features Dedicating more of your plate to fresh-from-the-garden produce as well as rice and
Warren police solve armed robbery with help from witnesses, search warrant
Warren police solve armed robbery with help from witnesses, search warrant
Burgers great for your outdoor summer gathering
Western Burger 30 Minutes or Less Total Recipe Time: 20 to 25 minutes Makes 4
Marines eye plan to put women in combat training
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Marine Corps for the first time is eyeing a plan to let
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Four Square Block Watch, 6 p.m., Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood
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