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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Howland woman passes YPD agility test, first since '04
After all the training and planning, Erin Gilmour says it was a shout from her mother that pushed her the most to become the first woman in 13 years to pass the city fire department’s physical agility test.
Mohip defends his hiring of head-hunter firm, blasts board members' character attacks
CEO Krish Mohip said his focus remains on improving Youngstown City Schools – not strengthening old business ties.
Ex-mayor Krinos gets 57 months, $1.2M restitution cost in fraud case
Former Campbell Mayor George Krinos was sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution to those he defrauded.
Diocese eyeing ways to repair St. Vincent de Paul meal hall
The St. Vincent de Paul Dining Hall is still closed, but the Diocese of Youngstown intends to continue to feed the hungry.
NYPL: Scrappers 4, Black Bears 1
The Scrappers bounced back from a 12-inning loss Tuesday to beat the West Virginia Black Bears 4-1.
MLB: Pirates 5, Phillies 2
Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings and hit a tiebreaking two-run single.
Youngstown Design Review rejects sign proposals from NYO Property Group
The Design Review Committee rejected two proposals from NYO Property Group, one of downtown’s major landlords, for vinyl signs on the company-owned Metropolitan Tower and a vacant building at 16 Wick Ave.
Judge to burglar: Why did you leave homes in a mess?
Judge Lou D’Apolito told a man appearing before him Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to plead guilty to charges he was breaking into homes and cooking and showering in them before taking whatever he could grab that he wants to know why he left the homes in such a mess.
Mahoning deputy agrees to resign in plea deal for drunken-driving, weapons charges
A deputy for the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office facing drunken-driving and weapons charges has agreed to drop his grievance to get his job back and resign as part of a plea agreement.
Campbell school board has special meeting Thursday afternoon
Campbell school board has special meeting Thursday afternoon
Man appears today in court on his eighth OVI charge
Man appears today in court on his eighth OVI charge
Youngstown woman faces drug charges after Boardman traffic stop
Youngstown woman faces drug charges after Boardman traffic stop
Animal-rights activists have protest today outside Youngstown City Hall
Animal-rights activists have protest today outside Youngstown City Hall
Pa. man faces charges after woman reportedly hit by car
Pa. man faces charges after woman reportedly hit by car
News conference set Thursday on Youngstown schools CEO's first year
News conference set Thursday on Youngstown schools CEO's first year
Prescription prices, victims' rights on tap for Ohio ballot
Prescription prices, victims' rights on tap for Ohio ballot
Former Campbell mayor sentenced to nearly five years in prison
Former Campbell mayor sentenced to nearly five years in prison
Brown seeks to protect American manufacturing jobs
Brown seeks to protect American manufacturing jobs
Officers say noise issue can slide, then jump on water slide
Officers say noise issue can slide, then jump on water slide
A set of golf clubs Donald Trump once used is up for auction
A set of golf clubs Donald Trump once used is up for auction
Trump expresses frustration with China over NKorea support
Trump expresses frustration with China over NKorea support
Detention hearing set for Illinois abduction suspect
Detention hearing set for Illinois abduction suspect
MSNBC’s ’Morning Joe’ sets viewership mark after tweets
MSNBC’s ’Morning Joe’ sets viewership mark after tweets
Mahoning deputy resigns as part of OVI, weapons plea deal
Deputy resigns as part of OVI, weapons charge plea deal
City's Design Review Committee rejects sign proposals
City's Design Review Committee rejects sign proposals
Man who broke into homes, cooked meals to be sentenced Aug. 16
Man who broke into homes, cooked meals to be sentenced Aug. 16
Struthers woman arrested for being disorderly after city accident
Struthers woman arrested for being disorderly after city accident
Early morning fire destroys Glenaven Avenue vacant house
Early morning fire destroys Glenaven Avenue bvacant house
Man who inspired ice bucket challenge gets help with bills
Man who inspired ice bucket challenge gets help with bills
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will have a drive-through chicken
Local Moose Lodge looking for members
Local Moose Lodge looking for members niles A local Moose Lodge needs old and new members to
Trump’s act comes from pro wrestling, says former WWE insider Smackdown shtick
By JAKE PEARSON Associated Press NEW YORK Making bombastic boasts. Dropping signature catch
Story apps are quick, funny
One of my favorite story-telling conventions in TV and film is text messaging. During the most
NBA NEWS & NOTES
Gordon Hayward chooses Celtics Gordon Hayward and Brad Stevens were a couple inches from winning
Canfield car museum a father-son achievement
Fred Zwicker and his son Bob – the father and son team behind TP Tools in Canfield – made restoring classic cars their lifelong business. Now, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the two open the doors of their private collection of 50 restored, classic vehicles to the public – for free.
Weary Scrappers fall to Black Bears in 12 innings
The Fourth of July crowd of 6,090 was the Scrappers’ largest home crowd in four years.
Federer, Djokovic opponents both retire with injuries at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic’s first-round match at Wimbledon lasted all of 40 minutes Tuesday.
City celebrates Fourth of July with Covelli Centre fireworks show
Crowds pack downtown Youngstown for annual fireworks display
Taillon, ’Cutch power Pirates past Phillies
Jameson Taillon would trade some of those Ks for a few more innings.
Fire at day-care in city is ruled arson
Fire at day-care in city is ruled arson YOUNGSTOWN A fire at a South Avenue day- care center
Rev. Curtis Miller retires from New Hope Church
Rev. Curtis Miller retires from New Hope Church
US-backed forces make major gains in Syria fight
Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-backed forces in Syria have breached the wall around Raqqa’s Old
Officials probe newlywed’s disappearance
Associated Press DELRAY BEACH, Fla. When the Coast Guard found Lewis Bennett on a life raft
Fresh fruit on your plate during a sweet cherry season
Family Features Whether fresh cherries are a favorite or a treat you’ve yet to try, the time to
5 injured in accident at parade
Associated Press FREMONT, Ohio Multiple people are injured after an antique tow truck crashed
Make a heart-healthy menu with flavorful fruit
Family Features Heart-healthy foods can play a role in healthy aging. Whether you enjoy them by
Keep tax hike killed, group urges
Associated Press COLUMBUS A conservative group wants Ohio lawmakers to let stand Gov. John
KSU graduates raise money for Animal Welfare League
KSU graduates raise money for Animal Welfare League
Delta Telecom president speaks to Austintown Rotary
Delta Telecom president speaks to Austintown Rotary
The top five selling songs on the iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five selling songs on the iTunes music charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v
Tensions escalate as North Korea launches 1st ICBM
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States asserted Tuesday that North Korea’s latest
Boardman selects a pro to run police department
Editorial: Certainly no one could envy the Boardman Township Board of Trustees for the enormous challenge it
Holiday marked by pomp, dazzle and hot dog contests
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans celebrated their country’s 241st birthday with big-time
Planning in time for the summer salad season
Family Features Warmer weather has arrived and that means it’s salad season. There are many
Statewide elections begin taking shape
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s statewide field for 2018 already is crowded and raucous – a
Cavendish out after big crash; Sagan disqualified
Mark Cavendish has been forced out of the Tour de France after suffering a fractured shoulder blade in a serious crash caused by world champion Peter Sagan.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ciera Johnson and D’andre Damous, Youngstown, girl, July
Healthy summer kids treats
Family Features Parents know raising healthy and successful children means more than encouraging
General has ceremony at high school
Associated Press CINCINNATI A U.S. Army general requested his promotion be held at the steps of
Trump should face reporters in a formal news conference
Opinion: WASHINGTON “Some of the Fake News Media likes to say that I am not totally engaged in healthcare,”
Iraqi leader heralds big victory in Mosul
Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq Iraq’s prime minister on Tuesday congratulated his fighters on
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
Tribute to dead soldiers
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Arlington National Cemetery, it seems, is
Ed Puskas: Indians’ home performance is in the numbers
It might be time for a sacrifice to the baseball gods.
Manneh scores in 58th, Crew beat Minnesota
Manneh scores in 58th, Crew beat Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS Kekuta Manneh scored in the 58th minute
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, Angels 4 MINNEAPOLIS Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh to snap
Intrigue awaits when Putin & Trump meet
Associated Press WASHINGTON wPresident Donald Trump’s first face-to-face meeting with Russian
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