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ZAC BROWN BAND | Crowd goes wild as the band hits the stage
Numerous people at the show have noted that they often drive to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas for concerts, and it's nice that they didn't ...
ZAC BROWN BAND | Crowd goes wild as the band hits the stage
Numerous people at the show have noted that they often drive to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas for concerts, and it's nice that they didn't ...
ZAC BROWN BAND | Crowd goes wild as the band hits the stage
Numerous people at the show have noted that they often drive to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas for concerts, and it's nice that they didn't ...
V24: JD's Summer Songfest marks 3rd year
JD’s Summer Songfest will return Saturday for the third year, but it is moving downtown.
FBI: Murder victim led local arm of global crime op
A federal grand jury indicted 20 people from the Youngstown area, and allege that Zachary Howell, 40, recruited them to help steal and launder at ...
Stories published August 24, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Husband of woman killed in mall parking lot 'disgusted' with Mahoning judicial system
Family members of a woman killed in November, when she was run over in a mall parking lot in Boardman, say they have received barely enough notice for a sentencing date of the man accused in her death.
After 80 shots fired, Warren mother prays there's no more
A mother of five says she had just brought her kids in from playing in back of her Fairview Gardens apartment building Saturday night when gunfire erupted.
4 arrested after caller reports threats on her life
Four people face charges after township police were dispatched to a Cook Avenue apartment in reference to “multiple suspects threatening to shoot the caller,” according to a police report.
Arrest in robbery of addiction drug from Boardman pharmacy
Township police arrested a suspect wanted in a robbery in which a man demanded that pharmacists give him a medication that treats opioid addiction, according to a police report.
Judge D'Apolito convinces inmate not to represent himself on new charges
Bryant Murphy came into Mahoning County Common Pleas Court this morning intent on representing himself, but Judge Anthony M. D’Apolito convinced him to keep his lawyer.
Services for seniors detailed at annual Liberty breakfast
Plenty of resources and services are available to ensure Liberty Township’s senior citizens stay safe and have essential needs met, but the overriding thrust behind a seven-year program for those purposes can be distilled to one goal: helping them feel empowered.
ZAC BROWN BAND | Crowd goes wild as the band hits the stage
Numerous people at the show have noted that they often drive to the Pittsburgh and Cleveland areas for concerts, and it's nice that they didn't have to drive far away for this show.
Youngstown schools parents stuff backpacks with supplies
Youngstown schools parents stuff backpacks with supplies
Wells Fargo wants lawsuits tossed in favor of arbitration
Wells Fargo wants lawsuits tossed in favor of arbitration
Plug into Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service: Week 1 rundown
Blitz Live presented by Flynn’s Tire and Auto Service — the best way to plug into Valley football as it happens.
Mayor: Charleston shooter is disgruntled restaurant worker
Mayor: Charleston shooter is disgruntled restaurant worker
Report highlights growing health disparities in Appalachia
Report highlights growing health disparities in Appalachia
Trump attacks Republican leaders over debt ceiling
Trump attacks Republican leaders over debt ceiling
Trump misspells ’too’ twice before fixing it in 3rd tweet
Trump misspells ’too’ twice before fixing it in 3rd tweet
UPDATE | Sears to close more stores, sales continue fall in 2Q
Sears to close more stores, sales continue fall in 2Q
The Latest: Transcription error led to lottery shop mistake
The Latest: Transcription error led to lottery shop mistake
Pace of US home sales in July reached lowest level of 2017
Pace of US home sales in July reached lowest level of 2017
Markets Right Now: Retailers lead early gains for US stocks
Markets Right Now: Retailers lead early gains for US stocks
Couple gives New Jersey waitress $1,200 tip on $20 food bill
Couple gives New Jersey waitress $1,200 tip on $20 food bill
US weekly requests for jobless aid up 2,000 to 234,000
US weekly requests for jobless aid up 2,000 to 234,000
White House envoy Jared Kushner begins Mideast peace push
White House envoy Jared Kushner begins Mideast peace push
UPDATE | Officials correct where the winning Powerball ticket was sold
One winning Powerball ticket sold in Boston suburb
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTH
Kevin and Jessica (Sciortino) Abreu of Medway, Mass., are announcing the birth of a daughter, Jane
Inaugural Y Live concert featuring Zac Brown Band is game-changer at Ice Castle
The doors to Stambaugh Stadium open at 5:30 p.m., and the show openers start at 7.
East football goes back to the future
The East High football program received an extreme and noticeable makeover during the offseason.
Eastern Gateway eyes downtown expansion
Youngstown’s EGCC enrollment this fall is expected to be about 1,100, which is about a 20 percent increase from last fall.
Newest Cavaliers guard faces biggest challenge
Isaiah Thomas’ basketball journey is littered with decision-makers who have underestimated the diminutive guard.
YSU kicks off new school year with Welcome Week events
Sophomore student Marti Hergenrother said the events seem to be bigger and better than last years
Browns rookie Kizer will start at QB Saturday night
DeShone Kizer will be next through the Browns’ quarterback turnstile.
Bishop Murry selected for national anti-racism committee
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops formed a committee against racism in light of recent events.
SPORTS DIGEST || White’s HR leads Batavia over Scrappers
NILES Harrison White hit a solo home run in the top of the 11th inning to help lead the Batavia Muckdogs to a 6-4 win over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Wednesday.
HIGH SCHOOLS
high schools VOLLEYBALL Cardinal Mooney 25-25-25, Brookfield 6-17-10 YOUNGSTOWN For the
New Drake Mfg. owners hope to restore business, expand
New owners of Drake Manufacturing of Champion hope company will be restored and growing ‘very soon’
Air Force sponsorship of football to take off
The United States Air Force is showing support for the Valley by sponsoring 10 high school football games this season.
‘THE NASHVILLE SOUND’ Isbell promotes compassion on new album
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Jason Isbell was motivated on his
Poland's 'Officer TJ' to retire after 33-year career
If you were a fifth-grader in Poland schools sometime in the last 20 years, chances are you know township Patrolman Tom Johnson.
John Mayer has a reason for changing his live shows
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK John Mayer never relied on multicolored lighting,
Polish-American Heritage Day to feature dance troupe, food, music, art, culture
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The ninth annual Polish-American Heritage Day will take place Sunday
JD's Summer Songfest marks 3rd year
JD’s Summer Songfest will return Saturday for the third year, but it is moving downtown.
Trumbull commissioners OK Newton Falls annexation of land near turnpike
This was the second time Newton Falls asked the county commissioners for annexation of land near state Route 5 and the Ohio Turnpike interchange in an effort to encourage economic development.
METRO DIGEST || Coyote attacks dog in Mill Creek
Coyote reported YOUNGSTOWN A woman reported to Mill Creek MetroParks police that a coyote
Youngstown council votes to accept two charter-amendment proposals
The fate of the requests now rests with the Mahoning County Board of Elections
FBI: Murder victim led local arm of global crime op
A federal grand jury indicted 20 people from the Youngstown area, and allege that Zachary Howell, 40, recruited them to help steal and launder at least $16 million from 2012 to 2016. Assistant US Atty. Paul Flannery talks about the case.
Girl Scouts accuse Boy Scouts of covertly recruiting girls
Associated Press NEW YORK Inflaming a century-old and mostly cordial rivalry, the president of
Players hold breath for $700M Powerball drawing
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Lottery players across the U.S. scooped up $2 Powerball
Judge says detective didn’t overreach in coaxing comments from murder defendant
Judge says detective didn’t overreach in coaxing comments from murder defendant
Warrants issued
Warrants issued HUBBARD U.S. Marshals are searching for a man suspected of being in the company
Celebrate 'Songs of the '70s' with Easy Street at DeYor
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Join Easy Street regulars Maureen Collins, Todd Hancock, James
Studies: Automated safety systems preventing crashes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Safety systems to prevent cars from drifting into another lane or
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Craig Beach Village Council, 6 p.m., special meeting, municipal building, 2538
Klan rallies not new
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Years ago, the chief of police in Gary,
Ohio officer seen striking man on video suspended
Associated Press CLEVELAND A suburban Cleveland police department has suspended a white officer
Federal judge again throws out Texas voter ID law
Federal judge again throws out Texas voter ID law AUSTIN, Texas A federal judge Wednesday again
Laws that subvert the rule of law
Opinion: WASHINGTON When John Adams wrote into Massachusetts’ Constitution a commitment to a “government of
Marines instructor puts Kate Upton through her paces
Marines instructor puts Kate Upton through her paces DETROIT The U.S. Marines put supermodel
Study: Arsenic poisoning a risk for 50M in Pakistan
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Some 50 million people are at risk of arsenic poisoning from
Trump changes his mind about war in Afghanistan
Editorial: There’s a reason Afghani- stan is called the “Graveyard of Empires”: No occupying force has
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“Boy Band,” (ABC, 8 p.m.): In the season finale, the final five boys are revealed to
“Boy Band,” (ABC, 8 p.m.): In the season finale, the final five boys are revealed to find out who
Historical society announces annual fall piano program
Staff report CANFIELD Local pianist Michael Nichols will be showcased by the William Holmes
Salem churches are part of city’s history
salem The Salem Historical Museum’s featured exhibit this year focuses on local church and
Buy bulbs now
Buy bulbs now Now is the time to be sure you get the newest, latest, greatest and best bulbs to
Move the worms
Move the worms Now is a great time to pick off bag worms and stems surrounded by web worms. Just
Men’s Garden Club Horticulture Show
Men’s Garden Club Horticulture Show When: Saturday-Sunday What: The club’s 53rd Annual
Mayweather warns not to dismiss his punching
The knock on Mayweather is that he doesn’t knock out people.
Pirates spoil no-hit bid on Harrison’s walk-off home run
Rich Hill’s first 98 pitches left the Pittsburgh Pirates confounded, occasionally fuming and absolutely hitless.
Don’t prune oaks from April-Nov.
Q. I know you said earlier this year to hold off pruning oak trees until fall. Is there still a
Snooki, Jwoww back to beach for ‘Celebrity Shore’ on VH1
Associated Press NEW YORK Snooki and Jwoww are heading back to the beach. Nicole “Snooki”
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Ward cleared after injury SANTA CLARA, Calif. San Francisco 49ers safety
Samsung unveils Note 7 successor
Associated Press NEW YORK Samsung is trying to move past last year’s disastrous Galaxy Note 7
Practicing integrated pest management
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator When working with farmers and gardeners and in general
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Josiah
WTG
TODAY Activities/ Discussion Other Worlds, 2:30 p.m., Main Library of Youngstown, 305 Wick Ave.,
Rotaplast spokesman speaks to Rotary club
Rotaplast spokesman speaks to Rotary club
Salem churches are integral part of the city’s history
Salem churches are integral part of the city’s history
Freeman to get SAG life award in 2018
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Morgan Freeman will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award at next
Trump preaches unity after lambasting media, GOP
Associated Press RENO, Nev. It was a tale of two Trumps in the desert Southwest. Within a
Know which insects, mammal help the entire community Pollinators
By Sara Scudier and Katie Kane Shipka Ohio certified volunteer naturalists Our own Canfield
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK All Saints (PG) The inspiring true story is the basis of this film about salesman-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1241.071.30 Aqua America, .71
Hearing set in child-rape case
Staff report GIRARD A preliminary hearing is set for Aug. 30 in the case of a man accused of
Marriage licenses
Marriage licenses Vincent E. Daphnis, 26, of 78 Lemans Drive Apt. 1, Boardman, and Cora L. Boyd,
GOP doubts and anxieties about Trump burst into the open
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s racially fraught comments about a deadly
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted jobless rate was incorrect on page B5 of
Violence in Charlottesville leads to soul-searching at ACLU
Associated Press NEW YORK Faced with an angry backlash for defending white supremacists’ right
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