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Angels for Animals needs foster homes
Diane Less, founder of Angels for Animals in Green Township, shows off some of the kittens recently received at the shelter. Angels for Animals is ...
Stories published August 16, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Struthers applies for funds to finally remove dam on Mahoning
Plans to remove a dam in the Struthers section of the Mahoning River are finally staring to materialize.
Teen charged with beating 94-year-old neighbor to death running out of options
One by one, Jacob Larosa of Niles is running out of defenses for the brutal crimes he’s accused of committing against his elderly neighbor in 2015 when he was 15 years old.
America Makes additive manufacturing hub – first in U.S. — marks 5 years
Five years ago, the decision was made to put the nation’s first additive manufacturing hub in Youngstown.
Youngstown police switching to encrypted scanners Thursday
Those currently monitoring police and fire calls on older scanners no longer will be able to hear the radio traffic.
Stephanie Gilchrist named director of Inspiring Minds
Inspiring Minds Youngstown has named city resident Stephanie Gilchrist as the full-time executive director of the local youth organization.
Woman tries to jump from window during Boardman prostitution sting
A woman who township police arrested on charges related to a prostitution investigation tried to jump out the window of the hotel where the sting took place, according to a police report.
5 road improvements planned for Howland's SR 46 area
Major changes are on the horizon for the state Route 46 corridor in Howland Township and two other nearby areas, especially the Route 46 and 82 interchange.
Public can now enjoy Struthers' man's 'prettiest birds on Earth'
A pair of paint-splotch-plumed peacocks that were originally a Struthers man’s gift to his wife have now become a gift to the public.
Neo-Nazi publisher, Ohio native says he's now banned from internet
A neo-Nazi website’s publisher with Ohio ties said Wednesday that he has “effectively been completely banned from the internet” after mocking the victim of a deadly car attack at a white nationalist rally in Virginia.
Children's immunization clinic is Thursday in Warren
Children's immunization clinic is Thursday in Warren
Cedar Point will build ‘hyper-hybrid’ roller coaster
Cedar Point will build ‘hyper-hybrid’ roller coaster
Ohio Black Republicans stand behind President Trump's statements on violent Va. rally
Ohio Black Republicans stand behind President Trump's statements on violent Va. rally
Grand jury declines to indict officers who fatally shot man
Grand jury declines to indict officers who fatally shot man
Express Scripts to limit opioids; doctors concerned
Express Scripts to limit opioids; doctors concerned
Man charged with urinating on Philadelphia synagogue walls
Man charged with urinating on Philadelphia synagogue walls
Crews on scene of three-vehicle smashup in Boardman
Crews on scene of three-vehicle smashup in Boardman
5 missing after Army helicopter goes down off Hawaii
5 missing after Army helicopter goes down off Hawaii
Country music matriarch Jo Walker-Meador dies at 93
Country music matriarch Jo Walker-Meador dies at 93
UPDATE | Charlottesville victim's mother: Channel anger into action
Charlottesville victim's mother: Channel anger into action
Former presidents Bush rebuke Trump’s neo-Nazi stance
Former presidents Bush rebuke Trump’s neo-Nazi stance
Pa. woman’s suit claims tiny rodent baked into Chick-Fil-A bun
Pa. woman’s suit claims tiny rodent baked into Chick-Fil-A bun
Police: Man electrocuted stealing copper wire at Ohio business
Police: Man electrocuted stealing copper wire at Ohio business
University of Florida bars white nationalist event
University of Florida bars white nationalist event
Campbell man arrested on child-porn charges after raid of home
Campbell man arrested on child-porn charges after raid of home
McConnell slams bigotry, doesn't address Trump's remarks
McConnell slams bigotry, doesn't address Trump's remarks
Federal court: Arkansas can block Planned Parenthood money
Federal court: Arkansas can block Planned Parenthood money
Husted announces 100 percent of all filings online for businesses
Husted announces 100 percent of all filings online for businesses
Bullet hole found in SUV on Youngstown's South Side
Bullet hole found in SUV on Youngstown's South Side
Ohio man accused of plotting US attacks asks for leniency
Ohio man accused of plotting US attacks asks for leniency
Cops: Ex-Pennsylvania police officer found passed out in car with newborn
Cops: Ex-Pennsylvania police officer found passed out in car with newborn
Ohio teacher accused of letting teens use LSD at her home
Ohio teacher accused of letting teens use LSD at her home
Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight
Confederate monuments taken down in Baltimore overnight
Ohio teen’s trial set in death of her baby found buried near home
Ohio teen’s trial set in death of her baby found buried near home
Forensic evidence presented today at Jermaine Bunn trial
Forensic evidence presented today at Jermaine Bunn trial
Section of Stavich Bike Trail in Struthers closed for repairs
Section of Stavich Bike Trail in Struthers closed for repairs
Robert Yancy, only child of singer Natalie Cole, dies at 39
Robert Yancy, only child of singer Natalie Cole, dies at 39
Warren woman faces two counts of child endangering
Warren woman faces two counts of child endangering
Armed robbers get away with cash from Warren convenience store
Armed robbers get away with cash from Warren convenience store
Arraignment hearing set in September for former Niles auditor
Arraignment hearing set in September for former Niles auditor
Markets Right Now: Retail rebound leads stocks higher
Markets Right Now: Retail rebound leads stocks higher
Open enrollment for Austintown schools for 2017-18 ends Monday
Open enrollment for Austintown schools for 2017-18 ends Monday
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, will have a drive-
Police: Ohio woman stole money meant for crash victims’ families
Police: Ohio woman stole money meant for crash victims’ families
Trump leaves top strategist’s future in limbo: ‘We’ll see'
Trump leaves top strategist’s future in limbo: ‘We’ll see'
Ohio teen electrocuted while climbing transmission tower
Ohio teen electrocuted while climbing transmission tower
Thompson will be chairman of Heart Ball
Thompson will be chairman of Heart Ball girard Andrew D. Thompson, partner/vice president of
City schools CEO quits consulting job after Vindy raises questions
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip acknowledged he was paid $4,000 in July by a company whose owners had done business with the school district in February via another company they also owned.
Smith, Meiser provide experience up front
Leadership on Youngstown State’s defensive line goes from the inside out.
Ryan on NAFTA: we need a new model
The first round of renegotiations of the trade act are to begin today in Washington D.C.
Canfield takes second in Ashland Invitational
Canfield’s girls golf team took second in the Ashland George Valentine Invitational at Ashland Brookside Golf Course. Canfield’s team score was 324. Host Ashland won with a score of 318.
Attorney general says view eclipse with great care
The American Astronomical Society said it has received reports that fake solar eclipse glasses were being sold ahead of Monday’s event, according to a statement from DeWine.
Poland says no to medical marijuana
Trustees unanimously vote to prohibit cultivators, processors and dispensaries in the village By
Sheriff's department to launch overdose quick-response team
Officials aim to make contact with overdose victims within 24 hours
Enclave groundbreaking scheduled for Friday
Construction on the newest student-housing complex YSU will be completed in August 2018.
Pirates defeated by Broxton’s homer
Zach Davies anticipated exactly how the Pittsburgh Pirates played
Influential Beatty-Dunaway film was a misfire at first ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ at 50
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK “Bonnie and Clyde” might have indelibly captured the
The best apps for the solar eclipse
For the better part of a decade, I’ve been on a space exploration kick. I know I’ll never venture
Youngstown school board candidates dropped from 7 to 3
Three candidates were disqualified and another withdrew.
Boardman trustees approve rezoning of 409 properties
Boardman township officials honors longtime magistrate
METRO DIGEST || Rescuing fishing boat at Milton
Rescuing fishing boat CRAIG beach Emergency personnel worked Tuesday night to rescue a fishing
AG rep discusses opioid crisis with Children Services caseworkers
The impact of the opioid crisis on children is huge, the director says.
Seven Trumbull candidates, two liquor options off November ballot
The field of four candidates hoping to unseat two incumbents for Liberty Township trustee this November dropped by two Tuesday as the Trumbull County Board of Elections ruled Ray Dressel and Raymond Agnone Jr. would not make the ballot.
Angels for Animals needs foster homes
Diane Less, founder of Angels for Animals in Green Township, shows off some of the kittens recently received at the shelter. Angels for Animals is overcrowded and needs foster homes for kittens, cats – and dogs.
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2017. There are 137 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2017. There are 137 days left in the year.
Austintown school board prepares for school year, reflects on energy savings
Superintendent Vincent said the district has saved $1 million from energy efficiency efforts
The top five songs on the iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v
Trump should ‘speak softly’
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON What ever happened to Theodore Roosevelt’s
Ohio Star Forge in Champion seeking enterprise-zone agreement for expansion
Ohio Star Forge in Champion seeking enterprise-zone agreement for expansion
Korean leaders, US open door to diplomacy
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea’s military Tuesday presented leader Kim Jong Un
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, 4:30 p.m., regular
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
New website YOUNGSTOWN America Makes announced Tuesday the launch of its redesigned website at
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Dan Polivka, Trumbull County commissioner, is Slovakian, Hungarian, Scottish and Irish.
Presidents strive to rein in the press out of self-interest
Editorial: Protecting state secrets is a legitimate responsibility of elected and appointed officials at the
Fed funding awarded to Columbiana County health center
Community Action Agency of Columbiana County Inc. was the only health center in the tri-county area to receive federal funding
Jail inmate charged with murder indicted on weapons offense
Austin T. Burke, charged with the June 12 aggravated murder and aggravated robbery of a Warren man, is now facing another serious charge
Trump: Blame both sides for violence
Associated Press NEW YORK Combative and insistent, President Donald Trump declared anew Tuesday
notices
notices BASEBALL Youngstown Class B franchise — is looking for players in all age groups for the
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Spice up school days with Mexican themed meals
Family Features Busy school days demand meals that can match the pace of life. A Mexican-themed
Spoon up recipes that taste like they are out of mom’s kitchen
Family Features When cooler temperatures call for something to warm you up, good, old-fashioned
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 15
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 15, the 227th day of 2017. There are 138 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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
Paradise for wine lovers
If you’re planning a trip to California wine country for harvest this year or just knocking the trip off of your “bucket list” make sure you budget some time to explore Sonoma County.
Angry white men are fueling racial violence consuming US
Opinion: By Dahleen Glanton Chicago Tribune Unlike the bigoted protesters in the 1960s, the demonstrators
Racial politics haunt GOP
Associated Press NEW YORK The statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Va., was the focus of
METRO DIGEST || Update on missing Hubbard teen
Police have released updated vehicle information for a man suspected of being in the company of a missing 15-year-old Hubbard girl.
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