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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Campbell officer resigns amid investigation

Campbell Police Sgt. David Taybus has resigned amid a criminal investigation related to his handling of evidence.


Ad website used by local cops for prostition arrests alters site in wake of US Senate report

A classified advertising website that law-enforcement agencies have used to crack down on prostitution has removed its adult advertising section following the release of a U.S. Senate panel report.


Obama urges Americans in final address to stay optimistic, get involved in pursuit of change

President Barack Obama marked the end of his presidency Tuesday with the same message of hope that launched him into the White House, challenging Americans during a prime-time farewell address to renew their commitment to democratic values and persist in their optimism for change.


Family of Youngstown woman killed while walking trying to raise funds for funeral

Shelly Tisler was a woman people wanted to get to know when she walked in the room.


Boardman cops charge woman in theft, chase that killed companion

Township police charged the suspected driver of a vehicle that crashed, killing a passenger, after a police chase.


Mahoning recycling director suggests big change in Boardman drop-off sites

Mahoning County’s recycling director recommended a drastic change in drop-off recycling in Boardman.


Intelligence chiefs tell Trump of potentially compromising info held by Russia

Top intelligence officials last week told President-elect Donald Trump about an unsubstantiated report that Russia had compromising personal and financial information about him, a U.S. official said Tuesday.


Braceville residents pack meeting to learn about Newton Falls annexation plan

Braceville residents pack meeting to learn about Newton Falls annexation plan


Youngstown school district treasurer leaves board meeting

Youngstown school district treasurer leaves board meeting


Girard pit bull owner enters not-guilty plea in vicious-dog case

Girard pit bull owner enters not-guilty plea in vicious-dog case


Poland school board approves emergency levy renewals

Poland school board approves emergency levy renewals


Father testifies in rape trial of Niles man, 22

Father testifies in rape trial of Niles man, 22


Fox pays reporter for silence about sexual harassment claims against O'Reilly

A former Fox News personality who accused Bill O’Reilly of sexual harassment was paid a sum in the high six figures by the network’s parent company in exchange for her silence and agreement not to sue, The New York Times reported Tuesday.


Austintown woman arraigned on charge of bringing drugs into Trumbull County jail

Austintown woman arraigned on charge of bringing drugs into Trumbull County jail


No new board president yet for Youngstown City Schools

No new president yet for Youngstown City Schools


Pa. man pleads guilty to assaulting Brookfield police officer

Pa. man pleads guilty to assaulting Brookfield police officer


Rusty patched bumblebee now an endangered species

Rusty patched bumblebee now an endangered species


Austintown school board has work session Wednesday

Austintown school board has work session Wednesday


Judge: Woman can't sue Trump over tweet calling her 'dummy'

Judge: Woman can't sue Trump over tweet calling her 'dummy'


UPDATE | Dylann Roof sentenced to die for church slayings

Dylann Roof sentenced to die for church slayings


Hubbard man purchases $100K Ohio Lottery ticket

Hubbard man purchases $100K Ohio Lottery ticket


U.S. Route 62 in Mercer and Venango counties is reopened

U.S. Route 62 in Mercer and Venango counties is reopened


UPDATE | Michael Paige found guilty of 2012 murder

Michael Paige found guilty of 2012 murder


IRS to delay tax refunds for millions of low-income families

IRS to delay tax refunds for millions of low-income families


Road in Grove City closed due to crash, PennDOT says

Road in Grove City closed due to crash, PennDOT says


Luis Cruz Ramos rejects plea, charged with ramming police cruisers last year

Luis Cruz Ramos rejects plea, charged with ramming police cruisers last year


UPDATE | Mahoning coroner IDs woman in fatal crash today

Mahoning coroner IDs woman in fatal crash today


In final speech, Obama must reconcile his hopes with Trump's

In final speech, Obama must reconcile his hopes with Trump's


Bombs near government offices in Afghan capital kill 38

Bombs near government offices in Afghan capital kill 38


Computer problems delay flights at North Carolina airport

Computer problems delay flights at North Carolina airport


Crash closes portion of Route 62 in Mercer County

Crash closes portion of Route 62 in Mercer County


18 females sue gymnastics doctor, allege sexual abuse

18 females sue gymnastics doctor, allege sexual abuse


Austintown trustees name Rick Stauffer as 2017 board chairman

Austintown trustees name Rick Stauffer as 2017 board chairman


Aircraft recovery effort on Lake Erie leads to human remains

Aircraft recovery effort on Lake Erie leads to human remains


In final argument, Roof does not ask jury to spare life

In final argument, Roof does not ask jury to spare life


UPDATE | Jurors begin deliberations in Michael Paige homicide trial

Jurors begin deliberations in Michael Paige homicide trial


Buhl Park hosts Winter Fest

Buhl Park hosts Winter Fest HERMITAGE, PA. Buhl Park’s Winter Fest will feature a chili cook-off


Warren City Council meets Wednesday

Warren City Council meets Wednesday


UPDATE | Woman dies in crash fleeing Boardman police

UPDATE | Woman dies in crash fleeing Boardman police


Sessions says Guantanamo should be kept open

Sessions says Guantanamo should be kept open


Youngstown Board of Education meets tonight; CEO too

Youngstown Board of Education meets tonight; CEO too


Ohio city urges justices to reject traffic camera law

Ohio city urges justices to reject traffic camera law


Today's Youngstown East boys basketball games canceled

Today's Youngstown East boys basketball games are canceled


Lockup List Tuesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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Not guilty plea entered in Girard vicious dog case

Not guilty plea entered in Girard vicious dog case


Judge dismisses Trumbull GOP officials' squabble

Judge dismisses Trumbull GOP officials' squabble


Bumblebee species declared endangered after big drop

APNewsBreak: Rusty patched bumblebee declared endangered


Daughter charged with felony theft from parents

Daughter charged with felony theft from parents


'Visit Florida' CEO resigns after promo deal with #Pitbull

Visit Florida to pay $73,000 to CEO after rapper kerfuffle


California whale watchers see rare orcas, including calf

California whale watchers see rare orcas, including calf


Fans mourn death of California’s famous ’drive-thru’ sequoia

Fans mourn death of California’s famous ’drive-thru’ sequoia


Witness in murder trial refuses to testify

Witness in murder trial refuses to testify


Markets Right Now: A mixed open on Wall Street

Markets Right Now: A mixed open on Wall Street


Testimony to resume in Paige trial

Testimony to resume in Paige trial


Youngstown hoops postponed but CEO meeting still scheduled

Youngstown hoops postponed but CEO meeting still scheduled


State troopers busy on Route 11 in Trumbull County

State troopers busy on Route 11 in Trumbull County


Mourners gather to pay respects to Fleming family

Eulogists remember a generous, caring family


McKelvey Lake preservation grant sought

The Mahoning County commissioners passed a resolution supporting purchase and preservation of McKelvey Lake and environs.


Racino revenue up year over year

Racinos appear to be taking some customers away from the state’s casinos.


Welcoming students back warmly

Youngstown State University students enjoyed muffins, cookies, coffee and hot chocolate for a cold first day back to school


County’s financial outlook is good, despite weak local economy, auditor says

Mahoning County has “prudently budgeted” for 2017, according to Ralph Meacham, county auditor.


ENTERTAINMENT ‘Patriots Day’ gets it right, says former police chief

By DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press BOSTON For Jessica Kensky, seeing the new Mark Wahlberg


Cash out: YSU likely to lose another player

Sarah Cash (knee) is likely to miss the rest of the season.


Mount Union’s Kehres voted into College Football Hall of Fame

Peyton Manning and Steve Spurrier are also in the Class of 2017.


Columbiana girls stays unbeaten

The Clippers had to hang on for dear life as they edged Lisbon 68-62 in an Inter-Tri County League, White Tier matchup.


YSU looks to build on big win at WSU

The Penguins begin a busy five-day stretch against Valparaiso on Thursday.


Liberty trustees again borrow to meet expenses before tax collection

Fiscal officer warns trustees the township is close to running out of money


MetroParks board OKs 2017 budget with hefty spending increase

MetroParks slated to spend $3.2 million on capital improvements, per 2017 budget


YSU football team second in final FCS polls

The Penguins (12-4) won four playoff games this season.


Tide rolled: Watson rallies Clemson with last-second TD pass

College football’s first national championship rematch was fitting sequel to the original, with an unusual twist at the end.


Woman hit by car on Shady Run Road dies

Police are investigating


Overrated or not, Streep’s speech has galvanizing effect

Associated Press NEW YORK Speaking in a hoarse voice that quivered with emotion, Meryl Streep


Senior Circle program at Sharon Regional

Senior Circle program at Sharon Regional SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional’s Senior Circle program is


OSU All-American Samuel turning pro

Curtis Samuel posted a goodbye message on Twitter on Monday.


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2017. There are 355 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


YPD nets four guns, four arrests and one firearms citation

Eight bags of marijuana found in one of the arrests


RACINO and casino revenue

RACINO and casino revenue Statewide totals Racinos in 2016: $893,501,865 Racinos in 2015:


Memorials remind us of goodness

Opinion: By William B. CAREY The Philadelphia Inquirer The exchange of joint visits between the leaders


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tiahna Taylor and Robert Shuler, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 8.


Murder defendant to act as own lawyer

Request delays start of trial


U2 to play full ‘Joshua Tree’ on stadium tour

U2 to play full ‘Joshua Tree’ on stadium tour LOS ANGELES U2 will play the entirety of its


Obama’s foreign policy approach was replete with unforced errors

Opinion: WASHINGTON When Barack Obama moves 2 miles from 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. to 2446 Belmont Road in


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Cage the Elephant: Tonight on


A new Mahoning County juvenile court magistrate is running for Youngstown judge

Also, a former 5th Ward council candidate will challenge the Youngstown mayor in the Democratic primary


Evil manifests itself in 2 acts of pure terror in US

Editorial: 222The obvious answer: We have no sense of decency, your honor. Only one word can describe the


HEALTH Babies should eat peanut products early

By Anya Sostek Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Once upon a time, schoolchildren all over the land


Poll: Obama failed to unite nation

Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans feel Barack Obama’s presidency divided the country


Army Corps, tribe to judge: Reject request

Army Corps, tribe to judge: Reject request bismarck, n.d. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and


Authorities seeking suspect in killing of Orlando officer

Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. An Orlando police sergeant was shot and killed Monday after


Steelers place Porter on leave after arrest

Joey Porter was charged early Monday with assaulting a doorman at a bar and a police officer who intervened.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1229.475-1.20 Aqua America, .71


REUNIONS

South High School Class of 1957 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Holiday Inn on


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Chevy Bolt takes award for top car

Associated Press DETROIT The Chevy Bolt has been named top car in North America, an important


Cost of raising a child tops $233K

Associated Press WASHINGTON Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Better put plenty of money in


Public pressure works

Opinion: By Colin McEnroe The Hartford Courant We learned something good last week: A combination of


Weathersfield brothers each charged with kidnapping and robbery

Weathersfield brothers each charged with kidnapping and robbery


Dean of Valley football coaches still going strong at 82

Bill Bohren has won 295 games in 47 seasons as a head coach.


12 people apply for volunteer position on port authority

12 people apply for volunteer position on port authority


Turn off brain to get good sleep

Q. My brain will not turn off at night, so I can’t get to sleep until 3 a.m. or later. I wake up


Ohio obtains hundreds of vials of lethal drugs

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state has obtained hundreds of vials of lethal-injection drugs,


CANDIDATES

CANDIDATES Port authority Gary Crandall of Howland Township Dennis Blank of Warren Scott


UNC’s Trubisky declares

Mitch Trubisky is a Mentor High School graduate.


2016 in US: high heat, weather disasters

Associated Press WASHINGTON With steamy nights, sticky days and torrential downpours, last year


Iowa’s Ferentz promotes son as coordinator

Brian Ferentz played for the Hawkeyes before getting into coaching.


As Roof’s sentencing nears, wounds reopen

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. In a courtroom a mile from the scene of the Charleston church


Bridge inspection

Bridge inspection GIRARD City council voted Monday to allow the Ohio Department of


Man gets five years for Austintown burglary

Took gun away from man then took his money


Early morning Warren fire ‘could have been catastrophic’

Blaze could have been “catastrophic” if more of the dozen rooms on the second floor of the building would have been occupied.


MLK speaker

MLK speaker YOUNGSTOWN Rochelle Robinson, a native of Youngstown’s South Side and the first


prep roundup Monday’s other games

GIRLS BASKETBALL South Range 59, East Palestine 39 BEAVER TOWNSHIP Maddie Durkin’s 34 points


Home hasn’t exactly been sweet for Chiefs

Kansas City hasn’t won a playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium since Jan. 8, 1994.


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Eagle Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., fire station, 33 W. Liberty St.,


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