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Valley voices respond to Trump immigration order
Tressel, Ryan, Catholic Diocese and more weigh in on travel ban
Stories published January 31, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull GOP Chair Randy Law, Treasurer Roth ousted tonight by unanimous vote
The Trumbull County Republic Party’s central committee removed from office its chairman, Randy Law, and its treasurer, Debra Roth, each by 49-0 votes at a special meeting this evening at Howland Community Church.
Wednesday is deadline for filing for May 2 primary
Some candidates will wait until today, the last day to file nominating petitions for the May 2 primary, but a number of races already are taking shape.
Ready to file your taxes? Here's what you need to know
Ohio’s tax-filing season officially kicked off about a week ago. Here's what you need to know.
Call Portman; tell him 'no' on DeVos, YSU official says
Youngstown State University students, staff and community members rallied for “no” votes to President Donald Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos for secretary of education.
Holy Apostles Parish raising funds through comfort food
Though the stuffed cabbage crew at Holy Apostles Parish uses different techniques to make the ethnic food, the result is a tasty comfort food.
3 Valley lawmakers get ranking committee posts
Three Ohio House Democrats who represent the Mahoning Valley were named as ranking minority members on committees in the state Legislature.
Warren man charged with felony after customer OD'd on drugs he sold
For a fourth time, Trumbull County drug investigators have charged a young man with a major felony after another young person died from a drug overdose blamed on the drugs the dealer sold.
Nevada casinos win $11.3 billion in 2016, up from 2015 take
Nevada casinos win $11.3 billion in 2016, up from 2015 take
Israel government approves 3,000 new settler homes
Israel government approves 3,000 new settler homes
Medical examiner says body found in Cleveland appears to be missing teen girl
Medical examiner says body appears to be missing teen girl
US Marshals arrest Youngstown man wanted since January 2016
US marshals arrest Youngstown man wanted since January 2016
Pennsylvania Senate GOP make new run at union contributions
Pennsylvania Senate GOP make new run at union contributions
Chao confirmed as the nation's Transportation Secretary
Chao confirmed as nation's Transportation Secretary
Kasich tax plan compliant with anti-tax pledge – just barely
Kasich tax plan compliant with anti-tax pledge – just barely
Sponsors sought for Phantoms Military Appreciation Night
The Youngstown Phantoms will present Military Appreciation Night at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, February 18 versus Team USA.
Pharrell Williams, wife welcome triplets to join son, 8
Pharrell Williams, wife welcome triplets to join son, 8
Woman’s suit claims rape by Ohio jailers, medicine withheld
Woman’s suit claims rape by Ohio jailers, medicine withheld
AP source: Cavs to work out free-agent guard Kirk Hinrich
AP source: Cavs to work out free-agent guard Kirk Hinrich
Youngstown hosts public meeting on sewer project Feb. 10 at Covelli Centre
Youngstown hosts public meeting on sewer project Feb. 10 at Covelli Centre
Flint-area residents seek $700M from EPA over water crisis
Flint-area residents seek $700M from EPA over water crisis
UPDATE | Votes on Trump’s picks for health and Treasury secretary indefinitely postponed
UPDATE | Votes on Trump’s picks for health and Treasury secretary indefinitely postponed
Cleveland police: Boy was shot in leg in possible drive-by
Cleveland police: Boy was shot in leg in possible drive-by
$1 million bond for man accused in deaths of woman and fetus
$1 million bond for man accused in deaths of woman and fetus
Police: Impaired man drives through Boardman church yard, asks for "Trump"
Police: Impaired man drives through Boardman church yard, asks for "Trump"
Boardman officials probe reported arson on Paxton Road
Boardman officials probe reported arson on Paxton Road
Cortland man pleads guilty to new animal abuse law
Cortland man pleads guilty to new animal abuse law
Markets Right Now: Weak earnings drag stocks lower
Markets Right Now: Weak earnings drag stocks lower
US home prices rise 5.3 pct. amid solid demand, tight supply
US home prices rise 5.3 pct. amid solid demand, tight supply
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will have its next lunch at noon Feb. 14 at TJ’s in the
Historical society to open police exhibit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host an opening ceremony at 5
Matt Ryan no enemy of Patriot state
Matt Ryan is still revered in Boston after playing his college ball at BC.
Clippers rally to extend streak to 20, capture another crown
Cross and point guard Mariah Rovnak took charge as Columbiana outscored Lisbon 8-7 for Monday’s 98-97 victory
YSU women lose two more players
The Penguins (7-14, 3-7 Horizon League) now go on a four-game road trip as they try to right the ship.
All-inclusive can still be inappropriate, minority alumni council says of Mooney incident
Cardinal Mooney High School’s Minority Alumni Council said despite the all-inclusive-environment defense to a controversial classroom activity, the activity was still unnecessary
Dellick seeks probation in gun case
John Dellick will be sentenced at noon Thursday in federal court in Cleveland for being a felon with a gun and ammunition.
Jasmine Guy returns in BET’s ‘The Quad’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Jasmine Guy is back at make-believe school. For
Cardinals must give Astros picks, $2 million for hacking
The St. Louis Cardinals were stripped of their top two picks in this year’s amateur draft Monday and ordered to give them to Houston along with $2 million
Kevin Love’s back issues resurface
Kevin Love’s back flared up just when things were starting to calm down for the Cavaliers
Boston has no beef with Matt Ryan
There’s one opponent who has escaped the fury of the Foxborough fans, and even has a considerable amount of goodwill in the heart of New England
Valley voices respond to Trump immigration order
Tressel, Ryan, Catholic Diocese and more weigh in on travel ban
Youngstown council to consider Wednesday legislation to make about $400,000 in improvements to two busy downtown streets
The state is paying 80 percent of the expense
Super Bowl opening night a tame affair
“The Empress of Austria, Elizabeth I” was the most outrageous guest at what was a rather tame media night
Two more womens basketball players go down in injury-filled season
After dropping four conference games in a row now and losing Mary Dunn to injury, things get no easier for the Youngstown State women’s basketball team
Lowellville band selected to perform at Ohio conference
High school band selected for statewide showcase.
January auto sales expected to be down as usual
January is typically a light sales month for automakers.
Penguins trying to break Horizon League logjam
With a month left in the season and eight games to go, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team knows it’s time to make a move
YSU men know it's time to make a move
The Penguins (10-13 overall) currently are 4-6 in the conference and sit in seventh place in the 10-team league.
Digest Tuesday
Adler files for judge GIRARD Jeffrey Adler has filed to run for a second term as Girard
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1236.58-0.09 Aqua America, .71
U.S. supreme court Trump’s justice pick to trigger intense pressure on lawmakers
Associated Press WASHINGTON When President Donald Trump announces his nomination for Supreme
Woman helps fire victim escape burning house, both suffer smoke inhalation
Steven Richardson flown by helicopter from Warren to another hospital following a kitchen fire at his house
West Branch rides 10-0 run to 14th straight win
Brenna Rito had 17 points and Natalie Zuchowski added 10 points for the Warriors (16-2).
Man pleads not guilty in airport shooting
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. One by one, a judge detailed the 22 charges against an
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning Valley Sanitary District board of directors, 4 p.m., special meeting in
Mary Richards one of us
Opinion: By Colin McEnroe The Hartford Courant In the mid-1970s, the coolest person I knew was Jimmy
Details matter in ACA overhaul
Opinion: By Richard Goldstein Tribune News Service As a pediatric palliative care physician, I provide
columbus Doctor pleads guilty to charges of running pill mill, tax evasion
Associated Press COLUMBUS A doctor and former university trustee pleaded guilty Monday to
CEOs push back against immigration ban
Associated Press NEW YORK CEOs of some of the world’s biggest companies are fighting back
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Purchase tickets for 25 Under 35 event YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are on sale for the 25 Under 35 Awards
Study: School shootings rise when economy struggles
Associated Press WASHINGTON School shootings rise when the economy tanks, according to a new
AP-NORC Health Care Poll Broad worries about possible insurance loss
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press WASHINGTON A new poll by the
Mosque-attack suspect faces 6 counts of murder
Associated Press QUEBEC CITY A French Canadian known for far-right, nationalist views was
Delta operations recovering; Trump puts blame on airline
Associated Press DALLAS Delta Air Lines, recovering from a weekend technology outage, canceled
VW likely to win global sales crown
Associated Press TOKYO Volkswagen can in all likelihood claim the title of world’s biggest
Trump’s nominee for State clears hurdle in Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s nomination of Rex Tillerson for secretary
Actor raises $500K for refugees
Actor raises $500K for refugees Actor Kal Penn has raised more than $500,000 for Syrian refugees
Walgreens slashes offer for Rite Aid
Associated Press Walgreens substantially lowered its offering price for drugstore rival Rite Aid
Syria: Making safe zones for civilians isn’t safe
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria warned Monday of safe zones for civilians that U.S. President
Gorby keeps YSU track at top speed
Under head coach Brian Gorby’s direction, the Youngstown State men’s and women’s cross country and track and field teams have combined to win 29 conference championships
Soap solved throat spasm
Q. I have been sleeping with soap under my bottom sheet for years and have had no leg cramps since I
YSU took “one small step” toward addressing some issues brought up by the campus climate survey
YSU took “one small step” toward addressing some issues brought up by the campus climate survey
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Sting: Tonight on “Late Late Show
Trump fires acting AG over defiance on refugee order
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defiant in the face of an international backlash, President Donald
Russia just following our example
Opinion: By Edwin Dorn The Dallas Morning News Let’s stop acting like wounded innocents. The U.S. has
Boy Scouts to allow transgender children
Boy Scouts to allow transgender children DAllas The Boy Scouts of America announced Monday that
METRO digest
Weathersfield trustee joins judicial race WARREN Atty. Gil Blair, a Weathersfield Township
Love-less Cavaliers fall to last-place Mavs
Harrison Barnes scored 24 points and the last-place Dallas Mavericks knocked off a title contender for the second straight night.
nba roundup | Monday’s other games
Celtics 113, Pistons 109 BOSTON Isaiah Thomas scored 24 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter
Clippers rally to extend streak to 20, capture another crown
Cross and point guard Mariah Rovnak took charge as Columbiana outscored Lisbon 8-7 for Monday’s 98-97 victory
Columbus police use pepper spray on protesters
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Columbus used pepper spray to break up a large crowd of
Prosecutor explains complexities of fatal hit and run case and plea agreement
Prosecutor explains complexities of fatal hit and run case and plea agreement
International drug lord faces slew of charges in US
Editorial: A major development in America’s war on drugs occurred Jan. 19, but it was overshadowed by the
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Atlanta past noise flap
New England’s Super Bowl opponents had their own scandal — but it was a blip on the news radar
New president installed
New president installed CORTLAND Cortland dentist Dr. Joseph D. Bedich was installed recently as
Starbucks launches voice ordering via app
Associated Press SEATTLE Amazon’s Alexa is able to order up a latte. Starbucks says it’s
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