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Power struggle rises over Valley
Utilities seek protective laws that could threaten $1.8B Lordstown energy projects
Stories published February 18, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Turnovers, miscues, haunt YSU in loss to Wright State
Indiya Benjamin scores a career-high 23 in the loss
Community conversation examines ways to improve safety, employment
Community conversation examines ways to improve safety, employment
Residents, officials express concerns regarding proposed Brookfield injection wells
Residents, officials express concerns regarding proposed Brookfield injection wells
Trump motorcade hit by 2x4, 5 students face charges
Trump motorcade hit by 2x4, 5 students face charges
African-American genealogy program set Feb. 28 at East Side library
African-American genealogy program set Feb. 28 at East Side library
Adult basic education, GED classes offered in Canfield and Youngstown
Adult basic education, GED classes offered in Canfield and Youngstown
Power struggle rises over Valley
Utilities seek protective laws that could threaten $1.8B Lordstown energy projects
Southern California rain eases; north facing renewed storm
Southern California rain eases; north facing renewed storm
Comunity activist challenges audience to scrutinize public officials at Feast of Salads
Comunity activist challenges audience to scrutinize public officials at Feast of Salads
Community supported agriculture program takes root
The Iron Roots Community Supported Agriculture Program is new this year.
OSHA: Airport employee apparently demoted in retaliation
OSHA: Airport employee apparently demoted in retaliation
Man dies after breaching security at Honolulu airport
Man dies after breaching security at Honolulu airport
Trump rallies supporters by renewing old promises, insults
Trump rallies supporters by renewing old promises, insults
Blind cleric behind 1990s terror plots dies in US prison
Blind cleric behind 1990s terror plots dies in US prison
Youngstown school official nominated for national award
Youngstown school official nominated for national award
Police wrangle pigs, other animals from Mansfield home
Ohio police wrangle pigs, other animals from home in city
Trump to interview 4 candidates to replace the ousted Flynn
Trump to interview 4 candidates to replace the ousted Flynn
Free lecture on Carpatho-Rusyns is Feb. 25 in Hermitage, Pa.
Lecture on Carpatho-Rusyns is Feb. 25 in Hermitage, Pa.
Pence offers 'unwavering' NATO pledge, leaves open questions
Pence offers 'unwavering' NATO pledge, leaves open questions
Incumbent Mayor John A. McNally gets Dem Party endorsement
Incumbent Mayor John A. McNally gets Dems Party endorsement
McCorvey, who was at center of Roe v. Wade, dead at 69
McCorvey, who was at center of Roe v. Wade, dead at 69
Cattle Baron's Ball will benefit cancer society
Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball will take place April 1 at the Lake Club in Poland.
Larry and Diane Baughman mark golden anniversary
POLAND Larry and Diane Baughman of Poland celebrated their 50th anniversary with a party Feb. 11
Twin sisters are planning weddings| Alexa Pool
CANFIELD Jack and Diane Pool of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Alexa
Alyssa Pool and Ryan Abraham
CANFIELD The parents of Alyssa Pool and Ryan Abraham, both of Cleveland Heights, are announcing
Pelini rallies Mooney past Fitch
Pat Pelini registered eight points, a steal and two blocks over the final 2:24.
LaBrae pressures Howland for win No. 20
Playing against LaBrae is like being put in a vice.
Youngstown school board action is denied once more
Tenth District Court of Appeals in Columbus issued a 2-1 denial of the Youngstown Board of Education’s appeal to stop House Bill 70
One student’s growth raises the bar for Youngstown City Schools
Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip said when families buy into the “vision” of the district, anything is possible
Rescue Mission fundraiser dinner at Antones
Proceeds will go toward construction of a new mission building on the Youngstown’s South Side
Optimism felt in sale of ValleyCare hospitals
Steward Health Care System stressed on Friday that it wants to grow the Mahoning Valley health care business it purchased.
‘Planet Earth II’ offers a creature’s-eye view
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON From jungles to deserts to mountains, the BBC’s epic
record reviews
Alison Krauss Album: “Windy City” Grade: A When it comes to selecting songs, Alison Krauss’
Expanding local anti-drug initiatives can bring results
Editorial: Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine served up some sage advice to about 1,200 police officers, faith
It’s a good thing that Washington has always been notoriously leaky
Opinion: His national security adviser had to resign after falsely denying secret talks with Russia. His
Down to details in budget
Opinion: It takes a few weeks to really get to know the proposed state budget. That’s because the actual
Brunch benefit planned
Brunch benefit planned YOUNGSTOWN There will be a sonic yoga and vegan brunch benefit for Ellen
Westbrook, Durant quiet on each other
Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant had plenty to say at their first All-Star appearance. Just not about one another.
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Vice Admiral Robert Harward.
Glenn’s widow turns 97, says she misses him ‘terribly’
Associated Press COLUMBUS John Glenn’s widow says she misses him “terribly” and was touched by
Bowyer takes over Stewart’s old ride
Clint Bowyer hasn’t won a race since 2012, hasn’t made the playoffs in three years and is coming off an embarrassingly bad season.
Samsung family succession hits snag with chief’s arrest
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea South Korea was taken by surprise Friday with the arrest
Prosecutor opposes judicial release in homicide case
Timothy Overman is seeking early release from prison in homicide and robbery cases.
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Over the strong objections of environmental groups, the Senate
Florida man accused in plot to bomb Target stores
Associated Press OCALA, Fla. A Florida man is accused in a plot to blow up several Target
Trumbull elections board keeps one candidate off ballot, splits on other
Trumbull elections board keeps one candidate off ballot, splits on other
Stocks inch to new records; S&P 500 up 4 straight weeks
Associated Press NEW YORK Stock indexes inched ahead to record highs Friday, barely, after a
Man free on bond after Girard police say he brandished gun during road rage incident
A woman felt threatened and called police.
Report says Islamic State’s ‘business model’ near collapse
Associated Press The Islamic State group is hemorrhaging money with every piece of territory it
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open, what’s closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
A Youngstown mayoral candidate has withdrawn from the Democratic primary
Her eligibility was to be the subject of a Tuesday hearing
Pruitt OK’d as EPA chief over environmentalists’ objections
Tea party gains voice in Trump’s Cabinet with budget chief AP Photo DCPM303 Eds: Updates with
YSU hockey team hosts CSU tonight at The Ice Zone
Enzo Recchia said he believes the style his team plays is a metaphor for the area — tough and not easy to push around.
high school sports at a glance
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 59, Massillon Perry 56 Ursuline won a tight game
WASHINGTON White House denies plan to use troops to round up unauthorized immigrants
By GARANCE BURKE Associated Press The White House distanced itself Friday from a Department of
major league baseball
major league baseball News & notes Royals: The toxicology report on Royals pitcher Yordano
Man out of jail in panic-induction case
Man out of jail in panic-induction case WARREN Alan M. Jordan, 33, of Laird Avenue Southeast,
New Niles firefighters’ pact calls for no pay increase
Firefighters also will pay percentages of their health care premiums
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon cutting for Valley Delivered BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Cody and Skylar Mackall, Lisbon, girl, Feb. 16. Roy and
Enact offender registry
Opinion: Toledo Blade: A violent offender registry proposed by state Sens. Randy Gardner and Cliff Hite is
Catholic Charities has new officers on board
Catholic Charities has new officers on board youngstown The Catholic Charities Regional Agency
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, Feb. 18, the 49th day of 2017. There are 316 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The premiere of a “Rock