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Scout’s project allows blind children access to books
Rachel Swym’s love of reading is at the heart of the Joseph Badger High School junior’s effort
Man fires shot at deputy, prompts crisis response team response
Duck Creek Road in Goshen flooded with heavily armed police
Stories published February 22, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life
For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life.
Police calls in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Scout’s project allows blind children access to books
Rachel Swym’s love of reading is at the heart of the Joseph Badger High School junior’s effort
Cardinal Mooney girls knock out Mineral Ridge in sectional play
Mooney forced 25 turnovers in home victory
Marte says he's ready to play center field
Starling Marte, the guy displacing Andrew McCutchen in center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year, hasn’t played the position regularly since the minor leagues.
One faction selects Wyndham to lead fractured Trumbull GOP
One faction selects Wyndham to lead fractured Trumbull GOP
Pirates' Kang appears in court
It’s not immediately clear when Kang will be able to join the Pirates for the new baseball season.
Man arraigned on several felony charges
A man was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Struthers Municipal Court after police say he beat his ex-girlfriend severely and attempted to rape her.
Body found in lake ID’d as missing Ohio township official
Body found in lake ID’d as missing Ohio township official
Indians monitoring Miller in WBC
Here’s a change or, ahem, a change-up: Andrew Miller has the Indians feeling nervous.
Immigrants fearing deportation under Trump change routines
Immigrants fearing deportation under Trump change routines
Struthers again seeks federal sidewalk funding for school zone
Struthers again seeks federal sidewalk funding for school zone
Republican US senator: I'm open to subpoena of Trump's taxes
Republican US senator: I'm open to subpoena of Trump's taxes
Police say woman shoplifted immediately after reporting a theft
Vienna woman has had numerous run-ins with Boardman police
Man arraigned in Struthers after police say he attempted to rape woman
Man arraigned in Struthers after police say he attempted to rape woman
Girl to be tried as adult in slaying after Facebook feud
Girl to be tried as adult in slaying after Facebook feud
Ohio police: 9 charged after attack video posted on Facebook
Police: 9 charged after attack video posted on Facebook
Wound Healing Center at TMH has free health-care sessions Thursday, Saturday
Wound Healing Center at TMH has free health-care sessions Thursday, Saturday
Trump administration to lift transgender bathroom guidance
Trump administration to lift transgender bathroom guidance
Republicans who won after rowdy town halls now avoiding them
Republicans who won after rowdy town halls now avoiding them
House speaker getting firsthand look at US-Mexico border
House speaker getting firsthand look at US-Mexico border
Caretaker performed sexy dance on 100-year-old with dementia
Caretaker performed sexy dance on 100-year-old with dementia
Mahoning County deputy sheriff on leave after arrest
Mahoning County deputy sheriff on leave after arrest
Woman arrested at Austintown motel for prostitution
Woman arrested at Austintown motel for prostitution
Have it your way: Man refuses to leave restaurant; police arrest him
Have it your way: Man refuses to leave restaurant; police arrest him
14,000 flee floods around Silicon Valley
Thousands flee, freeway shut in flooding near San Francisco
Ruses by immigration agents under fire as illegals roundups grow
Use of ruses by immigration agents is under fire in LA and around the nation
"How do you get this much negativity out of a baby cow"
Farm posts calf video and animal rights commenters descend
Man faces charge after gun, marijuana found after traffic stop
Man faces charges after gun, marijuana found after traffic stop
Cops: Philly man made up abduction story to spur theft probe
Cops: Philly man made up abduction story to spur theft probe
‘It saved my life’: Talk of #Obamacare repeal worries addicts
‘It saved my life’: Talk of Obamacare repeal worries addicts
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge back from record highs
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge back from record highs
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Board Street, Canfield, will offer drive-through chicken
Police ID owner of burning vehicle; await dental records to confirm victim
Police have identified the owner of an SUV that was found burning early Monday morning with a body inside.
Barbershop Chorus plans evening of music
Barbershop Chorus plans evening of music HERMITAGE, PA Men’s Barbershop Chorus of Youngstown
Company that owns local Perkins Restaurants files for bankruptcy
The owner of five Mahoning Valley Perkins restaurants has filed for bankruptcy
Warren man seeks funds for educational app game through kickstarter campaign
Warren man seeks funds for educational game through kickstarter campaign
Panel protests proposed revenue loss
Mahoning County will lose $4.4 million a year due to loss of Medicaid managed-care organization sales tax revenue.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown backs the End Surprise Billing Act
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown outlined The End Surprise Billing Act
Connected Wattpad is where writers gather
I love a good science fiction book. Thanks to e-readers and the Internet, it’s never been easier
Trumbull citizens budget review committee talks about cost cutting at first meeting
Trumbull citizens budget review committee talks about cost cutting at first meeting
Indians' Brantley working his way back
Tribe outfielder’s recovery from injury has been longer than he ever expected.
Spartans rally past Panthers
Mike Melewski scored 13 points, John Ryan had 11 and Holden Lipke added 10.
911 calls, police reports provide more details in Niles infant’s death
911 calls, police reports provide more details in Niles infant’s death
DiPiero’s songwriter show includes Kix Brooks American Made
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The American Made Country Music Songwriters Series will return to Ford
Man fires shot at deputy, prompts crisis response team response
Duck Creek Road in Goshen flooded with heavily armed police
Fitch offense stalls in fourth
Alliance rebounds for OT win after Falcons’ miss last shot in regulation
Defense spurs JFK win against Howland
What Alec Burzynski and Evan Boyd created on defense was invaluable
Antone’s event coordinator comes forward
The former event coordinator for Antone’s Banquet Centre says she was told last Friday that her place of employment would close come Tuesday.
LaBrae rallies against South Range in battle of unbeatens
LaBrae won 55-50, rallying from a 10-point, second-half deficit.
Girard surges past Springfield in second half
Austin O’Hara led the Indians with 26 points.
Awards to honor four black actresses
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press When Issa Rae watched Oprah Winfrey being honored at
A new direction on education
Opinion: American public school students fall well behind students around the world in math and science
‘House cleaning’ not good policy
Opinion: By Daylin Leach Tribune News Service During presidential campaigns, candidates make lots of
Red tape hurting America
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II Tribune News Service As President Donald Trump has noted, a surefire
YSU’s Kendrick picks up another award
YSU’s Kendrick picks up another award After being named the National Player of the Week by the
oddly enough
oddly enough Mom mails garbage to college student who didn’t empty trash NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. A
Mo. man charged in terror plot
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A Missouri native who said he wanted to participate in a
Graffiti found on Wash. memorials
Associated Press WASHINGTON The National Park Service says graffiti has been found at four
On a low-sodium diet? We have recipes for you
By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) The doctor says you have to lower your sodium.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 22
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2017. There are 312 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“PARTY FAVORITES” BY ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS
“PARTY FAVORITES” BY ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS FAST FABULOUS FRITTATA by Delaine dEchellis
Missouri mulls ‘bathroom bill’
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri lawmakers are considering a “bathroom bill”
major league baseball News & notes
Pittsburgh Pirates: Jung Ho Kang is scheduled to appear in court today for the first day of his
Trump condemns threats against Jewish centers
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned recent threats against
Antone’s event coordinator comes forward
The former event coordinator for Antone’s Banquet Centre says she was told last Friday that her place of employment would close come Tuesday.
LAW WORKSHOP
LAW WORKSHOP Herman Legal Group, in partnership with the Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana
Creating comfort food masterpieces before winter ends
Family Features Creating a comfort food masterpiece such as Roasted Sonoma Chicken with Wild Rice
Yahoo salvages deal with Verizon
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo is taking a $350 million hit on its previously announced
washington Millions targeted for possible deportation in Trump’s new policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of people living in the United States illegally could be
State must take concerns over injection wells seriously
Editorial: Property owners living in the shadows of two proposed wastewater injection wells in Brookfield
Yiannopoulos steps down from Breitbart
Associated Press NEW YORK Polarizing right-wing writer Milo Yiannopoulos resigned as an editor
NHL roundup | Tuesday’s games
Penguins 3, Hurricanes 1 RALEIGH, N.C. Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection
Man arrested for drug trafficking at Davis Family YMCA
Boardman police make numerous weekend drug arrests
Judge: Texas can’t cut Medicaid to Planned Parenthood
Judge: Texas can’t cut Medicaid to Planned Parenthood AUSTIN, Texas A federal judge ruled
A Youngstown commission rejects a request to reopen a South Avenue bar after neighbors complain
The owner said he’ll fight the decision
Michael Alberini’s has a comprehensive and creative wine list for Lovers of the vino
I first met Michael Alberini in the fall of 2007. I was just starting my wine career as a sales
With the 89th Academy Awards just a few days away, WalletHub.com has released its 2017 Oscars Fun
With the 89th Academy Awards just a few days away, WalletHub.com has released its 2017 Oscars Fun
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Tuesday’s games Kent State 77, Buffalo 69 BUFFALO, N.Y. Jimmy
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Howard Hanna raises more than $1M in fundraiser POLAND Howard Hanna Real Estate Services raised
METROSFlbdigest
Victim shot twice YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Joseph Ohr, the Mahoning County forensic pathologist, said
Niles mayor faces backlash after firing safety service director
Scarnecchia faces backlash after firing safety service director
State GOP committee to decide Trumbull dispute
State GOP committee to decide Trumbull dispute WARREN The Ohio Republican Party Central
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St.
Charles Wilson of Minerva speaks with reporters Tuesday outside of Niles Municipal Court after his
Charles Wilson of Minerva speaks with reporters Tuesday outside of Niles Municipal Court after his