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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning, Columbiana county government meetings set for Thursday
Several government meetings in Mahoning and Columbiana counties are set for Thursday:
Youngstown native Omarosa gets top communication post in Trump administration
Reality TV personality Omarosa Manigault, a Youngstown native who served as Donald Trump’s campaign director for African-American outreach, has been selected by the Republican president-elect as an assistant to him and director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison.
Penguin pride evident at today's championship send-off rally for YSU football teaam
More than 100 fans braved temperatures in the low 20s to rally around the Youngstown State University football team.
2016 marked car industry's 7th straight year of sales growth
The auto industry had its seventh straight year of sales growth in 2016.
Mom's refusal to say why babies' unconscious warrants prison sentence, Judge McKay says
A Trumbull County judge sentenced a young Warren mother Wednesday to 30 months in prison for failing to protect her children, ages 21 months and 9 months, from opiates they ingested.
Newton Falls shooting death ruled accidental
The Trumbull County coroner has ruled that Howard Smith’s death early Saturday from a gunshot to the head was an accident.
Shooting victim's mom begged him to stay with her, she testifies today
“I had to look my son in the eye, beg him to stay with me,” Cristina Olivera testified Wednesday. “That one eye was twitching almost like he was a little kid saying, ‘mommy, I need you.’”
YSU grads' company develop affordable 3D printer for manufacturers
Zac Divencenzo and Dan Fernback like the idea of helping manufacturers.
Struthers superintendent resigns for Youngstown schools chief operations job
Struthers superintendent resigns for Youngstown schools chief operations job
Grand jury indicts New Waterford man for damaging federal property
Grand jury indicts New Waterford man for damaging federal property
Valley native Omarosa Manigault to be part of Trump team
Valley native Omarosa Manigault to be part of Trump team
UPDATE | Testimony in Michael Paige homicide trial to begin Thursday
Testimony in Michael Paige homicide trial to begin Thursday
Mayor John A. McNally to file petitions for a second term Thursday
Mayor John A. McNally to file petitions for a second term Thursday
Ohio GOP chairmen want Matt Borges out as state party chairman
Ohio GOP chairmen want Matt Borges out as state party chairman
OSHP releases Christmas, New Year's traffic fatality reports
OSHP releases Christmas, New Year's traffic fatality reports
Swastika painted on sign at Hebrew Union College in Ohio
Swastika painted on sign at Hebrew Union College in Ohio
YSU fans gather to send off Frisco-bound team
Harold Wilson is among fans who have gathered at Youngstown State University to help send off the Penguins to the FCS National Championship in Frisco, Texas.
Marijuana advocates to hand out joints at Trump inauguration
Marijuana advocates to hand out joints at Trump inauguration
Pence, Obama in dueling meetings at Capitol on health care
Pence, Obama in dueling meetings at Capitol on health care
Ohio Supreme Court to hear Dayton traffic cam challenge
Ohio Supreme Court to hear Dayton traffic cam challenge
Some Ohio immigrants might lose commercial driver’s licenses
Some Ohio immigrants might lose commercial driver’s licenses
Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care overhaul fight begins
Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care overhaul fight begins
Dylann Roof gives statement to jury in Charleston shootings
Dylann Roof gives brief statement to jury
Segment of Rayen School mural to go on display at Tyler History Center
Segment of Rayen School mural to go on display at Tyler History Center
UPDATE | Prosecutors say Jason Fonseca was killed over a car and a girl
Jason Fonseca killed over car and a girl, prosecutor says
Boardman police investigating theft from area restaurant
Boardman police investigating theft from area restaurant
Former McDonald mayor sworn in as state representative
Former McDonald mayor sworn in as state representative
Arson investigators probing Columbus warehouse blaze
Arson investigators probing Columbus warehouse blaze
Mother of 2 kids who OD'd on drugs gets 30 months
Mother of 2 kids who OD'd on drugs gets 19 to 30 months
Austintown school board approves sale of old building for grocery-store chain
Austintown school board approves sale of school building for grocery-store chain
Campbell man sentenced to 3-year prison term on drug charges
Campbell man sentenced to 3-year prison term on drug charges
Reminder: Send-off rally for YSU football team is at 11 a.m. today
Reminder: Send-off rally for YSU football team is at 11 a.m. today
Opening statements begin today in murder trial for Hodges, Bell
Opening statements begin today in murder trial for Hodges, Bell
Official: Charles Manson alive amid report he's hospitalized
Official: Charles Manson alive amid report he's hospitalized
Ohio boy, 13, who stabbed girl is taken into custody
Ohio police: Boy, 13, who stabbed girl is taken into custody
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, will sell takeout-only cavatelli dinners with
Discussion groups will meet at library
Discussion groups will meet at library LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut
Grandson in Michigan arranges plan to watch over grandfather’s Niles grave
Grandson in Michigan arranges plan to watch over grandfather’s Niles grave
Connected How YSU football fans can share
Youngstown State will play for the FCS championship this Saturday. Whether you’re headed to
Butler to show guitar exhibit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A traveling exhibition on the history of the guitar will open Jan. 22 at
Struthers’ best start in years continues in win
You have to go back to the 1998-99 season to find a Struthers basketball team with a better start.
Penguins trying to maintain approach
YSU and James Madison will meet in the FCS title game Saturday.
Local company gifts CPR kits to Akron Children’s Hospital
Lewis Construction helps Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley provide CPR training to the families of children with heart defects
A Youngstown business wants city council to grant a zone change
The proposal first has to go to the planning commission
Trump’s tough talk impacts automakers
President-elect Donald J. Trump has once again called out an automaker on Mexico production for the U.S. market.
Expert witness says Warren killer ‘borderline’ intellectually disabled
Hearings to determine whether killer Andre Williams, 49, should be spared the death penalty
Prosecutors seek six-year prison term for mother of overdosed children
Prosecutors seek six-year prison term for mother of overdosed children
YSU men set to hit the road against Horizon foes
YSU visits Northern Kentucky and Wright State this week.
Recovery operation for missing plane may resume today
Today could be fifth day of search for missing plane and passengers
A rematch for Youngstown mayor in the Democratic primary is looming
Jamael Tito Brown, who lost by 142 votes in 2013, is ‘strongly considering’ a run against incumbent John A. McNally
Youngstown logs progress in reducing its homicides, but it’s far from enough
Editorial: Year-end data from the Youngstown Police Department indicate that the city became a slightly safer
Healthy and tasty chicken noodle soup
Family Features When it comes to eating, it can be difficult to find foods that kids can enjoy
Obama made steady progress during his two terms in office
Opinion: By Don Kusler Tribune News Service A little over eight years ago, a young and charismatic man
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2017. There are 361 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2017. There are 361 days left in the year.
Victims of Istanbul attack buried
Associated Press BEIRUT Lebanon on Tuesday buried its citizens who perished in the Istanbul
Former Campbell mayor charged with securities fraud
George N. Krinos, a former Campbell mayor, is federally charged with securities fraud and nonpayment of taxes.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lisbon school board, 5 p.m., regular meeting, board room at board of education
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v “The Hamilton Mixtape”: Tonight
congress GOP retreats after tweet by Trump, won’t gut ethics office
Associated Press WASHINGTON The new GOP era in Washington got off to a messy start Tuesday as
CROOKED TONGUE PLAYS IT STRAIGHT
Crooked Tongue Brewing has a philosophy that’s straight to the point — work hard to brew quality craft beer and people will come to drink it.
Police probe accidental poisoning that killed 4 kids
Associated Press DALLAS A criminal investigation is underway into an apparent accidental
Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley has a critical need for blood donors
Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley has a critical need for blood donors
Debbie Reynolds did it all
Opinion: By Mary Anna Evans The Dallas Morning News Debbie Reynolds sang in the rain. She sang with her
US yanks funds from unbuilt windmill farm
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. A plan to build windmills off the New Jersey coast that
US indexes ring in year with gains
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks broke a three-day losing streak Tuesday and ushered in the
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Motorcycle exhibit WARREN The National Packard Museum’s 17th annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit,
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
Quick decisions meant life or death in Southern storms
Associated Press As an apparent tornado bore down on them, seven people in a mobile home in
Few options for Trump in North Korea
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump says he is confident North Korea won’t develop a
President Obama betrays Israel
Opinion: A headline that would become famous appeared in the New York Daily News in October 1975 after
Warren police ask homeless hit and run victim to contact them about injuries
Warren police want the victim of a Dec. 20 hit and run to help with prosecution of the man who hit him.
Rader’s catch wasn’t YSU’s first big grab
Herb Williams’ catch against Villanova in 1991 was huge for the Penguins.
prep roundup | Tuesday’s other games
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 76, Mentor Lake Catholic 64 YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline (7-3) hit twelve
YSU basketball game moved online
YSU basketball game moved online YOUNGSTOWN Because of broadcast commitments on radio stations
Murder suspect faces new charges
Jermaill Holloway, previously charged with murder, now also faces rape, aggravated burglary and kidnapping charges.
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $24,500—3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 2 Tia Gego
Food service directors to attend training
Food service directors to attend training YOUNGSTOWN The food service directors for two area
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Toyota move ERLANGER, Ky. Toyota is beginning to move hundreds of jobs out of its northern
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