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

Lawyers ask judge to handle Larosa case in two phases

When 15-year-old Jacob Larosa of Niles was charged more than two years ago in the killing of his elderly neighbor, it was the first time in decades that a Trumbull County juvenile had been charged with murder.


Youngstown council to weigh extension of management contracts for Covelli, amphitheater

Legislation to authorize the board of control to sign contract extensions with JAC Management LLC to manage the operations and food-and-beverage sales at the Covelli Centre and the proposed downtown amphitheater will face city council next week.


OSHP: Driver inattention to blame for recent interstate crashes

As road construction winds down this week on Interstates 76 and 80, the head of the Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol said several accidents in work zones could have been avoided.


YPD Officer Tulipano heading to bluegrass state Thursday

Tony Tulipano will be heading from the streets of the West Side to the bluegrass of Kentucky today.


Hymes murder trial delayed to probe claims someone else confessed

Judge Lou D’Apolito granted a request by prosecutors Wednesday to continue a July 31 murder trial so they can have more time to investigate claims that someone else confessed to the crime.


Vigorito MVSD falsification trial set for November

Visiting Judge Thomas J. Pokorny will hear the trial of Anthony Vigorito beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 14.


MetroParks board grants Aaron Young raises of 5, 3 and 3 percent

A three-year rollover contract and a pay increase was approved by the Mill Creek Metroparks Board of Directors Monday for Executive Director Aaron Young.


CNN reports John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

CNN reports John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer


CBO says 32 million uninsured if Obamacare is repealed

CBO says 32 million uninsured if Obamacare is repealed


Giants edge Indians

Cleveland goes 1-5 on West Coast trip


Audit estimates 32 million more uninsured

Audit estimates 32 million more uninsured


Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law

Legal pot sales begin in Uruguay under landmark 2013 law


O.J. Simpson's hearing revisits old obsession for TV

O.J. Simpson's hearing revisits old obsession for TV


AP-NORC poll: Negotiate on 'Obamacare,' don't just kill it

AP-NORC poll: Negotiate on 'Obamacare,' don't just kill it


Ohio AG's office has $3M available for law enforcement to fight opioid crisis

Ohio AG's office has $3M available for law enforcement to fight opioid crisis


Former NFL receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicide

Former NFL receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicide


McConnell says health care repeal vote next week

McConnell says health care repeal vote next week


World's plastic waste could bury Manhattan 2 miles deep

World's plastic waste could bury Manhattan 2 miles deep


Illinois sheriff IDs another victim of John Wayne Gacy

Illinois sheriff IDs another victim of John Wayne Gacy


Helicopter carrying WWE exec makes emergency ocean landing

Helicopter carrying WWE exec makes emergency ocean landing


Ex-officer pleads not guilty to false shooting claim charges

Ex-officer pleads not guilty to false shooting claim charges


Authorities ID girl who died after pulled from river in Ohio

Authorities ID girl who died after pulled from river in Ohio


Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban

Justices allow strict enforcement of Trump refugee ban


Texas ex-officer says shooting that killed teen justified

Texas ex-officer says shooting that killed teen justified


Markets Right Now: US stocks move higher at midday

Markets Right Now: US stocks move higher at midday


Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany

Trump had second conversation with Putin in Germany


Canfield motorcyclist injured in Austintown accident

Canfield motorcyclist injured in Austintown accident


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Man faces DUI, firearm charges after crash in Liberty

Man faces DUI, firearm charges after crash in Liberty


Navarros' $25K donation helps UW literacy program

Navarros' $25K donation helps UW literacy program


Trial date set for Anthony Vigorito, charged with training scam

Trial date set for Anthony Vigorito, charged with training scam


Minnesota officer: Partner fired fatal shot moments after loud sound

Minnesota officer: Partner fired fatal shot moments after loud sound


Ohio campus sexual assault training increases

Ohio campus sexual assault training increases


AP names Benjaminson as national news editor for beats

AP names Benjaminson as national news editor for beats


Texas man charged after wife's body found in SUV in Ohio

Texas man charged after wife's body found in SUV in Ohio


YURICH TRIAL UPDATE | Doctor not guilty of homicide, but guilty of negligence

Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court found Dr. Joseph Yurich not guilty of aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Neal Cuppett, 58, of Akron, who died in a Berlin Reservoir boat crash May 9, 2015.


Man throws tantrum after arrest, ends up in Mahoning County jail

Man throws tantrum after arrest, ends up in Mahoning County jail


Trump says GOP health care bill will get better

Trump says GOP health care bill will get better


US Rep. Tim Ryan applauds inclusion of Great Lakes funding in bill

US Rep. Tim Ryan applauds inclusion of Great Lakes funding in bill


Youngstown police arrest man on gun charge

Youngstown police arrest man on gun charge


New time for Rotary of Youngstown meeting is noon today

New time for Rotary of Youngstown meeting


Part-time organist, music director needed at St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman

Organist needed at St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman


Feds reviewing Ohio police shooting of unarmed black man

Feds reviewing Ohio police shooting of unarmed black man


2 Ohio children dead after crash along interstate in Indiana

2 Ohio children dead after crash along interstate in Indiana


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, will have a drive-


Golf outing July 23 has been canceled

Golf outing July 23 has been canceled GIRARD Fight Like a Girl Foundation golf outing that was


Backpack giveaway Sunday

Backpacks filled with pencils, paper and other school supplies will be available for free to local families Sunday during a national backpack giveaway.


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Trump to rally in Valley next week

Donald Trump will make his first visit to Youngstown as president during a rally next Tuesday night at the Covelli Centre.


Scrappers batter Batavia once again

The Scrappers’ offense continued to drive in runs


Mohip’s numbers show mixed results for city schools

Mohip, with his senior leadership team, unveiled a number of results for what Benyo refers to as the CEO’s “baseline year.”


Conley steps away, Pitts steps up at Canfield

The Cardinals’ wrestling program is considered the best in the Mahoning Valley.


Dr. Yurich testifies that boat crash caused Iraq flashback

Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas court expects to have a verdict in Dr. Joseph Yurich’s vehicular homicide trial today.


Spieth feeling rested, sharp as The Open approaches

Jordan Spieth is looking sharp enough to be listed as a co-favorite with Dustin Johnson, the No. 1 player in the world.


SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch’s Sutton earns All-America honors

Fitch’s Sutton earns All-America honors FARGO, N.D. Austintown Fitch junior wrestler Gus Sutton


Pastor involved with apartment improvements says shooting won’t stop progress

“This community has taken a turn for the better, but things will happen. All we can do is continue to push forward,” the pastor said.


Police retire one canine, and welcome another

Canfield Police Department celebrated the retirement of veteran police dog Thor, and welcome its new four-legged officer Rocky.


Butler museum gets $10K grant from NEA

Staff report WASHINGTON The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngs-town has received a


Campbell cop nets positive attention on social media

The post has gained more than 400 likes


Why net neutrality is an issue

July 11 was Net Neutrality Day. If you didn’t hear about it, you’re not alone. When I asked a


‘Dunkirk’ emerges as a victory of filmmaking

By LINDSAY BAHR Associated Press Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk “ is not a typical war movie.


Director calls film the movie of his life Fully vested in ‘Valerian’

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. “I’m Valerian and she’s Laureline,” Luc


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Struthers family memorializes daughter with acts of kindness

South Carolina police say drunk driver killed nine-year old girl.


METRO DIGEST || 2nd downtown Barnes & Noble

School board to meet YOUNGSTOWN School board members Corrine Sanderson and Dario Hunter have


Man gets year in jail on gun charge

Has no prior record


Reps. Johnson, Ryan each raised more than $300,000 between April and June

Johnson loaned $30,000 to his campaign


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Boy Scouts earn badges digging up past with YSU

YSU graduate student volunteer Adam O’Leary, center, shows Boy Scouts from Troop 46 in Boardman how to dig a test pit during an archaeological dig at the Southern Park Stables in Boardman.


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 19

Today is Wednesday, July 19, the 200th day of 2017. There are 165 days left in the year.


Russia was no-show at big dance with the Trump campaign, others

Opinion: By Leonid Bershidsky Bloomberg View Political memories are short, but they shouldn’t be this


Can the 45th be like the first?

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Americans are fond of rankings. We even rank our


Guard’s success in Y’town merits longer deployment

Editorial: Early reviews of the Ohio National Guard’s attack on urban blight in Youngstown are in, and most of


Trump had 2nd conversation with Putin in Germany

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump had another, previously undisclosed


Officials say woman shot after cops heard loud sound

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS An Australian woman who called 911 to report a possible assault


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Food for a purpose Haitian SENSATION

Every once in a while, we are gently reminded to count our blessings. Sometimes it


Jerry Jones: Cowboys exploring latest Elliott incident

Dallas police said the 30-year-old man didn’t know who punched him, and the report does not mention Elliott.


Powerful opioid suspected in Miami boy’s death

Associated Press MIAMI A 10-year-old boy from a drug-ridden Miami neighborhood apparently died


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


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Marte returns, ignites Bucco rally

Starling Marte could feel the jitters as he darted out of the dugout


Ohio drops case against ex-cop in shooting

Associated Press CINCINNATI A white police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black motorist


US agency sued after it doesn’t declare Lake Erie impaired

Associated Press TOLEDO Environmental groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency


Blueberry recipes for summer

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Blueberry season means long, hot summer days with icy-cold


around the horn

around the horn Tuesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 12, Rangers 1 BALTIMORE


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., board meeting, commissioners hearing


Add a Tex-Mex favorite to the menu

Family Features A tortilla plus a tasty filling makes a household favorite – a taco. This simple,


Career advice

Career advice YOUNGSTOWN Stacy Juchno, internal auditor for PNC bank, will offer career advice


Woman who threatened to blow up bank sentenced

Given prison term of four years


UCFC reports major 2Q growth

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., the parent company of Home Savings


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


School board passes post-graduation preparation programs

Two newly approved programs for students seeking further education and workforce preparation will be implemented in the school district.


The top five albums on the iTunes music charts for the most recent weekly sales period:

The top five albums on the iTunes music charts for the most recent weekly sales period: v “4:44”:


Agency gets new office

Agency gets new office YOUNGSTOWN The city’s Human Relations Commission has moved its office to


YWCA hosts annual Women’s Art Show

YWCA hosts annual Women’s Art Show

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Connected Links of the Week - July. 19

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley VanGorder and Maurice Moore, Youngstown, girl,


A summer twist when planning flavorful brunch classics

Family Features When it comes to planning brunch, there really are no rules. It’s the perfect


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