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

Desert Storm vet tells Youngstown Pride Fest attendees when, why he became activist

Maj. Stephen Snyder-Hill likely will never forget the day in September 2011 during a Republican presidential debate when he became a civil-rights activist after having posed a controversial question to then-2012 presidential hopeful Rick Santorum.


Youngstown library class teaches kids how to program computers

Computer-literate young people learned the basics of computer coding, or programming, during an intense, but fun, hands-on, hour-long class Saturday at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County.


Pasquale and Carolyn Camuso celebrate 60th

Pasquale and Carolyn Camuso celebrate 60th

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Wollitz: Sunrises are always a blessing

Sunrises are always a blessing.


Taylor goes 4 for 4 with 5 RBIs in Scrappers’ rout

Samad Taylor provided all the offense the Scrappers needed.


Youngstown mayor urges Trump to reverse transgender military ban

‘Every qualified and able-bodied transgender individual should be allowed to serve,’ the mayor wrote.


Meranto takes superintendent position

Hunter included in his email that Meranto was, in fact, interviewed by the board, however, Meranto said he merely had a conversation with the board, not an official interview


It’s World Series time again for Poland girls

Poland is making a second straight trip to the tournament in Kirkland, Wash.


Assion steps down as Jackson-Milton’s football coach

Jackson-Milton’s football coach resigned from his post with the regular season less than a month away


Multi-Tiered Support System to help Youngstown students

“We realize for some of those students, getting that extra assistance has been very helpful. However, if they don’t have a disability, they should be back in general population,” a county education consultant said.


Warren man enjoys helping his downtown neighborhood look nice

“There’s a lot of elderly people who need help,” he said. “They have a lot of pride in their places, but they just can’t get out and do it. It’s more fun for me than making money.”


Scrappers to announce design winner Monday

Scrappers to announce design winner Monday boardman The Mahoning Valley Scrappers players will


Ramirez, Brantley, Santana homer as Tribe routs Sox

Jose Ramirez had four hits, including a homer, Carlos Santana and Michael Brantley also homered.


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Kids meet beloved author Rosemary Wells at Stambaugh Auditorium

The author and illustrator behind Max & Ruby came to Youngstown to celebrate area children’s reading achievements.


Film recaptures the fear that gripped New Yorkers 40 years ago ‘Son of Sam’ summer

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Geraldo Rivera dates the low point in modern New


Kizer already looks like a starting QB

Nothing screams rookie about DeShone Kizer


Connor wants to be another rookie running back

There were no tears when James Conner arrived at Saint Vincent College


Judge in Howland murder case OKs motion

Hamad’s new attorneys cited different case law to bolster their argument.


Mom sentenced for overdose of her children seeks early release from prison

A young mother convicted of two counts of felony child endangering after her children, age 21 months and 9 months, had to be revived with the overdose drug naloxone Feb. 2, 2016, is asking to be released early from prison.


Bond set for man charged in YSU groping incident

Dorian Warner, 25, who gave addresses for homeless shelters in Youngstown and Cleveland, was arraigned Friday


Despite following rules, asked to leave

Rich Curtician of Greenville, Pa., an instructor at The Canine Campus’ service animal training class The Together Journey in Hubbard, offers his service dog Mitch a treat. Curtician picked Mitch out of a litter of Labrador retrievers the day he was born and put him into the class at 9 weeks old. A service animal is allowed to be with their handler in any public space frequented by people.

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How is Trump doing?

Opinion: By Bart Chilton Tribune News Service Now that we’re six months into the presidency of Donald


Hundreds savor Serbian culture at annual Youngstown festival

Patrons at the 85th annual Serbian Day picnic and festival at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church on Youngstown's West Side enjoy the music of Orkestar Braco. The picnic took place Sunday. PHOTO BY NIKOS FRAZIER


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

BryceAUCTION expands reach YOUNGSTOWN ByceAUCTION has expanded into Columbus with the addition


Trump may go on a pardon-fest

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Donald Trump – who seemed to be trying to intimidate the


LOTTERies

LOTTERies FRIDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions 4-6-31-49-52 Mega Ball11 Megaplier3


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Schedule

Redeemer Lutheran Church: 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday through Friday. Wednesday and Thursday will take


sandlot roundup | Friday’s games

BASEBALL COLT 15-U EAST ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP Knightline 13, Greensboro White 8 Knightline 11,


PUCO recommends surcharges to help Youngstown Thermal

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s staff has recommended surcharges for Youngstown Thermal customers that the board of commissions will review on Wednesday


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA K J 6 5 uJ 2 vA K 5 wQ 8 7 SOUTH WEST


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerry L. Hunt, 63, of 207 Boardman Blvd., Boardman,


Tina Cascarelli, Matthew Azam are engaged

Tina Cascarelli, Matthew Azam are engaged

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SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS

SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: TBA NBC’s “Meet


Right to protest is inviolate

Opinion: Lima News: The discussion about “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics has nothing to do about the


Justice, Fossaceca wedding set for this afternoon

Justice, Fossaceca wedding set for this afternoon

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christopher and Elizabeth Miller, Canfield, boy, July 27.


Julie McClain | William Hall

Julie McClain | William Hall

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George Clooney threatens prosecution over pics of twins

George Clooney threatens prosecution over pics of twins George Clooney says photographers who


Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff to marry Aug. 5

Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff to marry Aug. 5

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Raeanne Gould, Joshua Brantley to wed Aug. 25

Raeanne Gould, Joshua Brantley to wed Aug. 25

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Jill Dickinson | RJ Basile

Jill Dickinson v RJ Basile

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The Zittos celebrate golden anniversary

The Zittos celebrate golden anniversary

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METRO DIGEST || Warren woman killed in crash

Woman killed WARREN A 20-year-old Warren woman was killed in a crash on state Route 5 in Paris


Vacation blackout hits North Carolina islands

Associated Press A man-made power outage – not an approaching hurricane – forced 10,000 tourists


record reviews

record reviews Arcade Fire Album: “Everything Now” Grade: A Arcade Fire are darkly happy-go-


House moves to extend Veterans Choice program

Associated Press WASHINGTON The House overwhelmingly approved a $3.9 billion emergency spending


POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty:


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Disco Inferno, 5:30 p.m.: It will be fun times when this ’70s disco


GOP blame game begins after health bill crash

Associated Press WASHINGTON The resounding Senate crash of the seven-year Republican drive to


FirstEnergy releases second-quarter earnings

FirstEnergy Corp. reported second-quarter 2017 earnings of $174 million on revenue of $3.3 billion.


State fair reopens kiddie, other low-impact rides

Associated Press COLUMBUS Rides at the Ohio State Fair’s Kiddieland and some elsewhere in the


S. Korea to deploy US strategic military assets

Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea South Korea says it will deploy strategic U.S. military


Coroner IDs man found in minivan

Coroner IDs man found in minivan WARREN The Trumbull County coroner has identified the man found


Community Kitchen launches homeless outreach

Community Kitchen launches homeless outreach


IndyCar leader back at Mid-Ohio

Scott Dixon is a five-time winner at Mid-Ohio.


Police find guns, cash, drugs at South Side store

Three people taken into custody


Doctors would report opioid diagnosis codes under deal

Doctors would report opioid diagnosis codes under deal COLUMBUS Ohio doctors have reached a


washington Trump ousts Priebus as chief of staff

Associated Press WASHINGTON His White House in turmoil, President Donald Trump abruptly


Man laments time he will miss with child

Given four year sentence on drug charges


Consumer spending continues to fuel growth

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy revved up this spring after a weak start to the


Man not allowed to have a gun racks up fourth gun arrest in three years

Is out on bond for weapons charge


Tireless investigation needed to prevent repeat of ride tragedy

Editorial: Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich did not mince words in his description of this week’s deadly ride accident


What do you say to your Scout?

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Now that President Donald Trump has had his fun with the Boy


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