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Artwork in nature on display at Fellows Gardens
On display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Davis Center is artwork by Doug McLarty, whose pieces feature objects in nature that he ...
Stories published August 23, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Eastern Gateway looking to expand to Harshman Building
With enrollment up over last fall, Eastern Gateway Community College needs more classrooms, offices and student space for its downtown campus.
Parking plans in place for Thursday's first Y Live, with Zac Brown Band
About 16,000 people – possibly more – will pack Stambaugh Stadium Thursday night for the inaugural Y Live: The Youngstown Music Event featuring Zac Brown Band.
Local man found burned was midlevel operative in international crime organization
A man found burned to death in an SUV on Youngstown's East Side in February served as an operative in an intercontinental criminal organization, U.S. attorneys said.
Trumbull commissioners unanimously approve Newton Falls annexation
Though attorneys for Braceville and Newton townships raised additional issues Wednesday they hoped might derail the annexation of 440 acres from the townships into Newton Falls, it didn’t work.
YSU Welcome Week offers array of events, advice, freebies
Youngstown State University welcomed a large freshman class of 2,301 students – up nearly 5 percent from last year and the fourth largest in the past 26 years – to campus today with a number of Welcome Week events to kick off the 2017-18 school year.
Elections board to consider Youngstown charter amendments
The fate of two citizen-backed charter-amendment proposals now rests with the Mahoning County Board of Elections.
Bishop Murray to lead committee on racism
Bishop George Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown will head a newly formed committee from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that will address racism in society and the church.
Officer T.J. calling it quits after 33 years, but may return to D.A.R.E.
If you were a fifth-grader in Poland schools sometime in the last 20 years, chances are you know township Patrolman Tom Johnson.
Youngstown council votes to accept two charter-amendment proposals
Youngstown council votes to accept two charter-amendment proposals
U.S. Marshals search for man suspected of being with missing Hubbard teen
U.S. Marshals search for man suspected of being with missing Hubbard teen
Man in Trumbull County jail, accused of raping child in Girard
Man in Trumbull County jail, accused of raping child in Girard
State issues warning about disease affecting deer and cattle
State issues warning about disease affecting deer and cattle
UPDATE | Man killed in February SUV fire headed $16 million fraud scheme
Zachary Howell's Feb. 20 murder, however, was unrelated to the federal indictment, Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul Flannery said.
Trumbull commissioners OK annexation of 440 acres to Newton Falls
Trumbull commissioners OK annexation of 440 acres to Newton Falls
Bishop Murry selected for national anti-racism committee
Bishop Murry selected for national anti-racism committee
Boardman police arrest man in domestic violence case
Boardman police arrest man in domestic violence case
Court upholds insider trading conviction of money manager
Court upholds insider trading conviction of money manager
Youngstown man faces additional charge in child abuse case
Youngstown man faces additional charge in child abuse case
Strong armed: Browns rookie quarterback Kizer named starter
Strong armed: Browns rookie quarterback Kizer named starter
2 men struck and killed outside truck on Ohio interstate
2 men struck and killed outside truck on Ohio interstate
Players hold breath as $700M Powerball jackpot drawing nears
Players hold breath as $700M Powerball jackpot drawing nears
Valerie Plame Wilson wants to buy Twitter to kick Trump off
Valerie Plame Wilson wants to buy Twitter to kick Trump off
Ohio college basketball player gets probation for jail fight
Ohio college basketball player gets probation for jail fight
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host a drive-through chicken dinner
Sarah Brown-Clark is Mt. Gilead guest
Sarah Brown-Clark is Mt. Gilead guest YOUNGSTOWN Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 2821 Hillman St.,
Zac Brown fans advised to use parking decks at YSU
Concert goers are also advised to get there early and bring cash.
McConnell’s first goal nets victory for South Range
A restless night’s sleep turned into an auspicious debut for Luke McConnell
YSU faculty union vows no more concessions, authorizes strike notice
The union team says a strike may be necessary to get fair wages. YSU has the lowest-paid faculty at a public university in Ohio, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Irving, Cavs agree to trade with Boston
Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers open homestand with win
Ernie Clement scored on a groundout in the first inning, leading the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to a 5-2 win over the Batavia Muckdogs on Tuesday.
Video inspires 11-year-old to give back to community
Leah Lengyel is dedicating her entire allowance to helping people less fortunate than herself.
Man represents himself, found not guilty of murder
Bunn was found guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm and tampering with evidence. He faces a maximum sentence of six years in prison.
Browns players bond during pregame anthem protest
neeling and bowing their heads, the Cleveland Browns bonded over something bigger than football
OSU’s Price among AP preseason All-Americans
Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley put on a show at the Rose Bowl last season
Youngstown council will vote today to accept two charter amendment proposals
One proposal is a fracking ban that’s been rejected by voters six previous times; the other changes how elections are run in the city.
Warren officials call on citizens to help reduce violence
Warren mayor, police chief resolve to stop recent homicides but ask for public’s help
Facebook's Treatment of the deceased
I’m updating my last will and testament with directions on how I want my memories preserved on
Man charged in Tuesday morning shooting was subject of Monday castle-doctrine ruling
The castle doctrine is the unofficial name for a part of Ohio law that says if someone breaks into your occupied home or temporary habitation, or your occupied car, you “have an initial presumption that you may act in self-defense and you will not be second-guessed by the state, according to the Buckeye Firearms Association.”
Transfer of former YDC property to county appears likely
Mental health board hopes to have plans in place by year’s end
Trumbull officials to discuss proposed Falls annexation
Commissioners to allow parties to state their case on proposed Falls annexation
The Pregnancy Help Center celebrates 30 years of pre-natal support
After 30 years, the Pregnancy Help Center is
Man picks up additional charges while out on bond
Has a pending gun and drug case; was arrested Monday with a gun and drugs
Artwork in nature on display at Fellows Gardens
On display in the Weller Gallery at Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Davis Center is artwork by Doug McLarty, whose pieces feature objects in nature that he manipulates through a digital scanning process. Also on display at Fellows is an “Organic Steel” exhibit by local sculptor Tony Armeni.
COMPASS hosts Peace chair project
YoUNGSTOWN COMPASS Family and Community Service will host the Peace Chair Project from 5 to 7:30
West Nile virus mosquitoes found near wetlands
The school district is providing an EPA-approved spray for athletes who practice near the wetlands
Trump’s path to boosting infrastructure full of potholes
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s road to getting legislation through
Ohio mayors seek emergency response center for opioid crisis
Associated Press COLUMBUS An organization representing Ohio big-city mayors urged Republican
AROUND THE HORN Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 6, Blue Jays 5 ST. PETERSBURG Lucas Duda and Corey Dickerson homered in
Dodgers too much for Taillon, Pirates
The Dodgers’ offense and bullpen more than picked up the slack
County approves low bid on OPWC paving projects
R.T. Vernal Paving of North Lima will begin projects today
Murder trial to start
Murder trial to start WARREN Arthur Harper is scheduled to go to trial Monday in the murder of
Fister throws one-hitter in rout of Indians
Doug Fister gave up a leadoff homer in the first inning to Francisco Lindor and then nothing else
US: Some remains of sailors found on USS John McCain
Associated Press SINGAPORE Navy divers searching a flooded compartment of the USS John S.
Man who shot judge was stopped earlier for faulty headlight
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS The man who shot an Ohio judge outside a
2 suspects in Spain attacks held without bail
Associated Press MADRID A judge ordered two of the four surviving suspects in the extremist
Start a successful school year with a kid friendly balanced breakfast
Family Features As kids get ready to start a new school year, parents are also getting back into
How a dangerous air bag made its way into a used car
Associated Press DETROIT A dangerous Takata air bag should have been recalled before going from
Officials: Trump’s Afghan plan involves 3,900 more troops
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s plan to end America’s longest war and
Charge dismissed in alleged robbery of overdose victim
Charge dismissed in alleged robbery of overdose victim
HIGH SCHOOLS
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NFL news & notes
PATRIOTS Kraft gave Trump a Super Bowl ring BOSTON President Donald Trump has a Super Bowl
Wraps for on the go lunch
MU SHU STEAK & APPLE WRAPS 2015 Cattlemen’s Beef Board and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
States’ policies on pot inviolable
Opinion: By Gary Storck Tribune News Service Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a longtime opponent of legal
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 23
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2017. There are 130 days left in the year.
Trump rails at media in Arizona rally
Associated Press PHOENIX President Donald Trump blamed the media Tuesday for the widespread
Memory-making meals with family mark back to school
Family Features Most families are looking for ways to spend more time together, but managing the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard Planning Commission, 3 p.m., regular meeting, mayor’s office, 100 W. Main
Recipes of Youngstown establishes scholarship fund
Recipes of Youngstown establishes scholarship fund
Back-to-school power to boost your body and mind
Family Features Nutritious, well-rounded meals are essential for growth and proper brain
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
Smart choices fueling kids for back to school season
Family Features As kids head back to school, it’s a good time to refocus on nutritious food and
Hate on display in Charlottesville
Opinion: In the South during the Jim Crow era, the “one-drop rule,” codified into law, asserted that if a
Introduce freshness to your family table
Family Features Locally sourced foods are becoming increasingly important to families across the
Make-ahead breakfasts to prepare for busy school days
Family Features When the school year rolls around, switching from pool to school means finding
Old Glory was missing
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View They may call themselves “white nationalists,” but the
Comedy and compassion seal legacy of Jerry Lewis
Editorial: In his distinguished eight- decade career as an entertainer, Jerry Lewis wore many a hat – and
The top 5 songs on the iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top 5 songs on the iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period: vWild
Valley unemployment rate up more than 1 percent
The Mahoning Valley’s non-seasonally adjusted jobless rate jumped to 7.4 percent in July 2017 from 6.1 percent reported in July 2016.
Netflix offers suggestions based on viewing Looking out for you
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) Netflix wants subscribers to know it’s
QUOTABLE WILLIAM O’NEILL, Ohio Supreme Court Justice, on Cleveland Browns players protesting the national anthem:
“I will never attend a sporting event where the draft dodging millionaire athletes disrespect the
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The Simple Greek BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
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