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Trump sees 'new chapter of American greatness' in big speech
Heralding a "new chapter of American greatness," President Donald Trump stood before Congress for the first time Tuesday night
Cruze beats Civic, Corolla in Consumer Reports 'Top Picks' list
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze has been named today by Consumer Reports to the 2017 Top Picks list.
Stories published February 28, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull County citizens budget panel to gather info from department heads
Trumbull County citizens budget panel to gather info from department heads
Community members question management plan for Poland Municipal Forest
Community members question management plan for Poland Municipal Forest
Reports: Man was 3x over legal limit
A Boardman man cited with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Monday afternoon was more than three times over the legal limit for driving drunk, reports said.
Spring pops up super early in much of US
Spring has sprung early — potentially record early — in much of the United States, bringing celebrations of shorts weather mixed with unease about a climate gone askew.
Trump sees 'new chapter of American greatness' in big speech
Heralding a "new chapter of American greatness," President Donald Trump stood before Congress for the first time Tuesday night
TRUMP SPEECH | President wants Congress to pass improved education bill
Presidents want Congress to pass improved education bill
Youngstown City Council sets streetlight upgrades as priority
Youngstown City Council sets streetlight upgrades as priority
2 Youngstown school board members seek censure of one of its members
2 Youngstown school board members seek censure of a third member
TRUMP SPEECH | President launches plan to rebuild nation's infrastructure
President launches plan to rebuild nation's infrastructure
TRUMP SPEECH | President renews promise to defeat ISIS, reaffirms alliance with Israel
TRUMP SPEECH | President renews promise to defeat ISIS, reaffirms alliance with Israel
TRUMP SPEECH | President promises to keep promises to American people
President promises to keep promises made to the American people
Recent criminal activity in Boardman, Poland
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Standing-room-only crowd at Poland Municipal Forest meeting
Standing-room-only crowd at Poland Municipal Forest meeting
Tod Homestead Cemetery cleanup deadline is March 15
Tod Homestead Cemetery cleanup deadline is March 15
Amazon cloud storage failure causes widespread disruption
Amazon cloud storage failure causes widespread disruption
Cruze beats Civic, Corolla in Consumer Reports 'Top Picks' list
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze has been named today by Consumer Reports to the 2017 Top Picks list.
Schiavoni of Boardman will run for governor in 2018
Schiavoni of Boardman will run for governor in 2018
OSHP investigating tractor-trailer fire in Jackson Township
OSHP investigating tractor-trailer fire in Jackson Township
Man arrested in Austintown for violating bond rules
Man arrested in Austintown for violating bond rules
U.S. Rep. Ryan won't run for governor, two sources say
U.S. Rep. Ryan won't run for governor, two sources say
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will have its March 14 gathering at noon at Imperial
YWCA to host Women's Night Out
YWCA to host Women’s Night Out YOUNGSTOWN YWCA of Youngstown, 25 Rayen Ave., will celebrate
Cavs, LeBron get well against Bucks
LeBron James returned from sickness, and the Cavaliers felt a whole lot better.
February auto sales expected to drop slightly
February is expected to have a total of 1.3 million new vehicle sales, down as much as 3 percent over last year’s 1.34 million.
Youngstown council to consider Wednesday the spending of up to $4.1 million for an improvement project to Meridian Road
The work includes the replacement of a water line and storm sewers as well as road resurfacing and curb upgrades
Oscar envelope blunder puts firm’s reputation in jeopardy And the loser is...
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON For 82 years, accounting and consulting firm PwC has
Twenty-six Youngstown water employees take a plea deal for falsifying their credentials
Their water licenses are suspended for a year
Nine MLK Elementary students get to move on
Third-grade student and recent ELL graduate Jaysean Hermilus-Garcia said proudly that his favorite word to learn and say in English is “awesome”
Austintown discusses rehiring recently-retired firefighter
The township also advanced more than $400,000 in funds to various departments
Increase state child welfare spending, advocates urge
Despite the opioid epidemic’s impact on families, Ohio ranks last in state support for child welfare.
West Branch ousts Struthers
The Warriors are in the district final for the sixth time in seven years.
Steelers sign Brown to deal; Bell franchised
The Steelers signed Antonio Brown to a new five-year contract on Monday.
nfl news and notes
Cleveland Browns Veteran WR Hawkins parts ways with team CLEVELAND Andrew Hawkins gave the
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Pasta fundraiser for Sojourn to the Past YOUNGSTOWN Sojourn to the Past will host a pasta dinner
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING District tournament qualifiers Division I Friday and Saturday at North
Children’s Advocate nominees sought
Children’s Advocate nominees sought BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is
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Body identified MECCA The Trumbull County Sheriff’s office identified the body found in a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Warren City Council, 4 p.m., health & welfare committee, council caucus room,
washington Trump looks to refocus presidency in address to Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s first address to Congress gives him a
Big surge for military in Trump’s budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is proposing a huge $54 billion surge in
Pressure on Republicans to revamp health law grows
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared Monday that “Nobody knew that
Will coconut oil clog coronary arteries?
Q. My surgeon says that coconut oil is bad for me and will cause heart attacks. So many others
Can Trump work money magic?
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON OPM. Other people’s money. After
Israel has a right to defend itself
Opinion: By Michael Rubin Tribune News Service The ballistic missile test Iran conducted in late January
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2017. There are 306 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 28, the 59th day of 2017. There are 306 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
WHO: The 12 most worrisome bacteria
Associated Press LONDON The World Health Organization has issued a list of the top dozen
Will Trump be presidential in first speech to Congress?
Editorial: We ask that question in the headline about President Donald J. Trump’s appearance tonight at a
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Flea launch in April YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Flea will launch this year on April 22.
New highs for US stocks
Associated Press Wall Street notched another set of milestones Monday as the Dow Jones industrial
Wall St. up to old tricks
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords Remember October 2008 – the bank bailouts, the spiking unemployment
Some community members question plan for Poland Municipal Forest
Session on Poland forest scheduled for tonight
Jewish centers cope with bomb threats; graves vandalized
Associated Press Jewish centers and schools across the nation coped with another wave of bomb
YOUNGSTOWN WATER EMPLOYEES Here are the Youngstown Water Department employees who pleaded guilty Monday, numbered by their order of appearance in Franklin County Municipal Court.
1. Steve Procick 2. Albert A. Morocco 3. William F. Rowe 4. Joseph Pasquale Jr. 5. Bradley
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v John Mellencamp: Tonight on
Oddly Enough
Oddly Enough Note on pickup apologizes for ‘anger isusesh’ CARBONDALE, Colo. Police in western
Call: Bar shooting suspect said he’d killed ‘Iranians’
Call: Bar shooting suspect said he’d killed ‘Iranians’ OLATHE, Kan. A bartender at the
NBA roundup Monday’s other games
Warriors 119, 76ers 108 PHILADELPHIA Kevin Durant had 27 points in his return to the lineup and
Takata pleads guilty in scandal
Associated Press DETROIT Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. pleaded guilty to fraud Monday