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

Lowellville's 122nd Mount Carmel fest spans 5 days this year

Every year at the Mount Carmel festival, Rocco Nolfi passes by the DiRusso’s Italian Sausage truck and says “hey” to Archie DiRusso. It’s a connection that spans four generations.


Friend of Dr. Yurich testifies to amount of alcohol consumed before crash

The prosecution Wednesday called a friend of Dr. Joseph Yurich and a bartender who served him the night of a fatal Berlin Reservoir boat crash in 2015 to establish that Dr. Yurich had been drinking before the crash.


List of items taken in last week's searches filed in court

Several computers and other electronic equipment, financial records, income-tax returns, a safe, $66,700 in cash and four suits were seized at the home and law office of Atty. Stephen Garea and the homes of city Finance Director David Bozanich and his girlfriend.


Ticks, mosquitos more than just nuisances in NE Ohio

Ticks and mosquitoes can carry diseases that cause serious and sometimes fatal viruses.


Trumbull fair showcasing Ohio wildlife success story

A display at the fair by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife helps people better understand animals on the wild side.


State education grant awarded to Austintown, denied to Youngstown, Warren

A $100,000 Ohio Department of Education grant awarded to the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce will help one local school district implement job-readiness programs while two other, large Valley districts lose out on the money.


For skipping sentencing, Turner gets 12 years, not six

A man who skipped an April 20 sentencing date in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for his son’s first birthday received an extra six years in prison Wednesday.


Dump truck downs lines at YSU, cutting power to businesses

A dump truck driving with its bed raised knocked over a telephone pole and traffic light Wednesday at the intersection of West Rayen Avenue and Elm Street on campus at Youngstown State University.


US Rep. Scalise out of intensive care, remains serious

Wounded congressman out of intensive care, remains serious


Trumps says Putin favored Clinton for president

Trumps says Putin favored Clinton for president


Lawmakers plan to bring Trump campaign chairman before panel

Lawmakers plan to bring Trump campaign chairman before panel


Liberty trustees vote to add full-time road department employee

Liberty trustees vote to add full-time road department employee


Cop: Woman nabbed for drugs demands them back, is rearrested

Cop: Woman nabbed for drugs demands them back, is rearrested


YURICH TRIAL UPDATE | Yurich drank alcohol but was not impaired, bartender says

YURICH TRIAL UPDATE | Yurich drank alcohol but was not impaired, bartender says


Mom wants apology over McDonald's slide covered in poop

Mom wants apology over McDonald's slide covered in poop


Tennessee cities adjust to law letting guns in buses, hubs

Tennessee cities adjust to law letting guns in buses, hubs


Malta lawmakers legalize same-sex marriage

Malta lawmakers legalize same-sex marriage


Ex-Brazilian President Silva convicted of corruption

Ex-Brazilian President Silva convicted of corruption


House conservatives wary of emerging Senate health care bill

House conservatives wary of emerging Senate health care bill


3 protesters sue Columbus, police; say hit by pepper spray

3 protesters sue Columbus, police; say hit by pepper spray


Federer makes Wimbledon semifinals for 12th time; Djokovic retires with injury

Federer makes Wimbledon semifinals for 12th time; Djokovic retires with injury


2 Ohio school superintendents indicted in child rape case

2 Ohio school superintendents indicted in child rape case


Former Christie ally, 'Bridgegate' mastermind avoids prison

Former Christie ally, 'Bridgegate' mastermind avoids prison


UPDATE | FBI nominee says Trump-Russia probe is no ‘witch hunt’

FBI nominee says Trump-Russia probe is no ‘witch hunt’


Alabama police say 3 killed in domestic dispute

Alabama police say 3 killed in domestic dispute


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Visa looking to help small businesses go cashless

Visa looking to help small businesses go cashless


American Querrey stuns defending champ Murray at Wimbledon

American Querrey stuns defending champ Murray at Wimbledon


Special Niles council meeting is Thursday

Special Niles council meeting is Thursday


Inventory list from Bozanich, Garea searches released

Inventory list from Bozanich, Garea searches released

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Man gets 12 years for robbing Dunkin Donuts

Man gets nine years for robbing Dunkin Donuts


UPDATE | Truck hits utility pole, power lines on Rayen Avenue

A traffic light pole and a power line are down at the intersection of West Rayen Avenue and Elm Street after a dump truck struck them while heading east toward Wick Avenue.


UPDATE | North Side medical office searched by feds and state

UPDATE | North Side medical office searched by feds and state


Multiple homes in Warren hit by gunfire

Multiple homes in Warren hit by gunfire


Culvert replacement scheduled for Sena Lane

Culvert replacement scheduled for Sena Lane


Police investigate vandalism at Austintown schools

Police investigate vandalism at Austintown schools


Air show deemed 'great success'

Air show deemed 'great success'


Greatest Juniors tee times at Trumbull CC

Greatest Juniors tee times at Trumbull CC


Markets Right Now: US stocks are opening solidly higher

Markets Right Now: US stocks are opening solidly higher


FBI chief nominee pledges to be impartial

FBI chief nominee pledges to be independent


Trump tweets White House ’functioning perfectly’

Trump tweets White House ’functioning perfectly’


Youngstown woman faces charges after baby found locked in car as she shopped

Youngstown woman faces charges after baby found locked in car as she shopped


Cash, crack discovered after city traffic stop

Cash, crack discovered after city traffic stop


Chamber receives $100,000 for mentorship program in Austintown schools

Chamber receives $100,000 for mentorship program in Austintown schools


Yurich trial will continue today

Yurich trial will continue today


No one injured when Youngstown house shot up

No one injured when Youngstown house shot up


Scientists say massive iceberg has broken off in Antarctica

Scientists say massive iceberg has broken off in Antarctica


Lawyer disciplined for misusing Ohio justice’s name on signs

Lawyer disciplined for misusing Ohio justice’s name on signs


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

Food sales and dinners around the Valley.


Salazar whiffs 7 in rehab start

Cleveland Indians right-hander Danny Salazar looked like his old self Tuesday night at Eastwood Field making a rehab start with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

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Youngstown mayoral candidates discuss racism at forum

The four candidates agree that racism is a serious problem in the city.


Crash witnesses recall cries for help at reservoir in Yurich trial

Witnesses heard, responded to the fatal Berlin Reservoir boat crash in 2015


Hyde powers Boardman to district crown

Poland falls, 8-2


School board again challenges CEO’s authority

Another challenge to Youngs-town School District CEO Krish Mohip’s authority may be on the way.


Mayweather, McGregor launch PR bout

UFC champ, boxer set for Aug. 26 fight


Women golfers decline to answer Trump questions

U.S. Women’s Open is at Trump national


Historic B&O Station could be yours for $1.6M

The historic B&O Station location on seven acres is for sale for $1.625 million.


Marshal gives fairgoers look at inside of 1840s Trumbull County jail

In 1845, Orangeville got a jail. A marshal, who enforced the laws of the village in northeast Trumbull County, ran the jail and earned $25 per year.


SPORTS DIGEST || Ohio State’s Price right for watch list

Ohio State’s Price right for watch list COLUMBUS Ohio State senior center Billy Price has been


Post photos after vacation

My wife and I went on vacation last week. If you follow me on social media, you wouldn’t know it.


The writer-actor-directors could hit the Emmy jackpot TV’s comedy auteurs

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES When Emmy Award nominations are announced


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Newton Falls again asks for annexation of acreage near turnpike.

Newton Falls again asks for annexation of about 440 acres near Ohio Turnpike.


Columbiana student places 9th in national speech tournament

Michael Vargo, 18, of Columbiana, was ranked the ninth best speech student in his category nationally at the annual tournament. Earlier this year, he ranked second at the state speech tournament in Cleveland.


Repaving planned for 15 Boardman roads in 2017

Townships join on road resurfacing project


Coleman may also buy the Youngstown-based Turning Point

Coleman Professional Services, with offices in Warren, has taken over management of Turning Point Counseling Services for 60 to 90 days with an eye toward buying the Youngstown-based behavioral health services operation.


Coroner rules stabbing death homicide; ruling on motel death pending

Coroner says stabbing death was homicide; ruling on motel death pending


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Student chefs put skills to test at The Bistro

Culinary student Carl Hoffman picks up Caesar salads at The Bistro Restaurant at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road, Canfield. The eatery, which is open from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday until July 20, is the final stage of the MCCTC culinary school’s 10-month curriculum under the direction of chef Sean Kushma.


Senior art show takes place at YMCA

BOARDMAN Davis Family YMCA in Boardman recently hosted its seventh annual Centered: Slightly Off-


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Australia’s most well-known and historic region The Barossa Valley

This is the third in a series of five articles chronicling my trip to Australia and New Zealand wine country. Today’s article focuses on Australia’s most well-known and historic region: The Barossa Valley.


Takata adds new type of inflator to huge air-bag recall

Associated Press DETROIT Takata is adding a new type of air-bag inflator to the nation’s largest


United needs a good PR campaign

Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune As something of an expert in the communications field, I’d like to


Clashes shake west Mosul after victory is declared

Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq Airstrikes, shelling and other heavy clashes shook a small sliver


Senior art show takes place at YMCA

Senior art show takes place at YMCA

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Connected Links of the Week - July. 12

Tweets and photos from around the Valley.


Lou Holtz Hall of Fame receives Home Savings grant

Lou Holtz Hall of Fame receives Home Savings grant

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Sorority members walk to raise funds

Sorority members walk to raise funds

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Flavorful dinner ideas that are healthy and easy to prepare

Family Features It’s not always easy to make healthy food choices. When time is of the essence,


Manfred OK if MLB changes

Lengthier games have become an issue


METRO DIGEST || Facebook account cloned, owner scammed

Cloned Facebook AUSTINTOWN Police responded to a call Monday from an Austintown woman who


Egg-cellent outdoor brunch

Family Features Take advantage of warmer weather by hosting an outdoor brunch serving an egg-


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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


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 12

Today is Wednesday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2017. There are 172 days left in the year.


The top five songs on the iTunes official music chart for the most recent weekly sales period:

The top five songs on the iTunes official music chart for the most recent weekly sales period: v


Kill, don’t delay, Ohio House vote on Medicaid override

Editorial: Regardless of its motivation, the Ohio House of Representatives acted prudently last week in


Looney left is no better

Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View The Trumpist right, with its conspiracy theories, racist


Make anything coleslaw

BY James P. DEWAN Chicago Tribune (TNS) Now that our old pal global warming has kicked summer


Valley Alliance

Valley Alliance WARREN The July Valley Alliance for Science and Technology will take place from


16 dead in Miss. in worst Marine crash since 2005

Associated Press ITTA BENA, Miss. Investigators picked through debris across a fire-blackened


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Raven Revere and Gary Drayton, Youngstown, girl, July 10.


Energy companies lead US stock indexes mostly higher

Associated Press Another day of listless trading on Wall Street ended Tuesday with the major stock


Djokovic rips condition of courts

Grass has worn down at Wimbledon


Expansion plan highlights West Bank city’s plight

Expansion plan highlights West Bank city’s plight QALQILIYA, West Bank Last year, Prime


Cadaver dogs used; dirt sifted in search for 4 missing men

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Police used cadaver dogs, a backhoe and other construction


METROSFlbdigest | Woman missing

Woman missing YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a missing Connecticut Avenue woman who reports


Trump Jr. vows to push back against collusion charges

Associated Press NEW YORK Donald Trump Jr. has long been his father’s id, the brawler who has


Venus reaches semis for 10th time

Konta will be her opponent on Thursday


GOP health bill likely keeping Obama tax boosts on the rich

Associated Press WASHINGTON A revised Senate Republican health care bill will likely retain a


American League wins old-school classic

Cano’s 10th-inning homer snaps 1-1 tie


Boardman TOWNSHIP

Boardman TOWNSHIP 2017 Road Resurfacing Cook Avenue from Evans to Moyer Ronjoy Place from


China’s auto sales rise 2.3 percent in June

Associated Press BEIJING China’s auto sales rebounded in June on the strength of SUV demand,


California fires are early, unpredictable after winter rain

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Timber and brush parched from a yearslong dry spell and thick


Man appears in Girard court, accused of injuring people while driving drunk

Police say Edwards’ blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.


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