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UPDATE | Police say suspect died in collision after high-speed I-680 chase
A chase beginning in Youngstown ended with the pursued pickup colliding head-on with a truck as it was going north in the south bound lanes ...
UPDATE | Police say suspect died in collision after high-speed I-680 chase
A chase beginning in Youngstown ended with the pursued pickup colliding head-on with a truck as it was going north in the south bound lanes ...
UPDATE | Police said woman dies after South Side shooting
Police said woman dies after South Side shooting
V24: Simply Slavic Festival is growing bigger Reaching across a culture
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Simply Slavic, the annual festival that has become a cornerstone of
During ceremony, vets properly dispose of flags
Robert Kirchner, left, and Dale Reedy lower old American flags into fire pits near the veterans’ memorials at Wickliffe Circle in Austintowny. The local American ...
Stories published June 15, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Homicide, deadly chase fill YPD's day today
Market Street has long been known as one of the city’s main hot spots. It lived up to its reputation today in terms of crime.
Best, brightest airmen arrive at YARS for weekend Thunderbird show
Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team pilots darted through the sky Thursday over the Youngstown Air Reserve Station at supersonic speeds in their F-16 fighter jets.
Dems best GOP in annual charity ballgame in wake of shooting rampage
Republicans and Democrats joined in a spirited, friendly rivalry today at their annual Congressional Baseball game, many fresh from the penetrating horror of the ballfield shooting rampage a day earlier and all playing in honor of their grievously wounded colleague.
Liberty woman arrested in prostitution sting
A Liberty woman was arrested in a prostitution sting operation on Wednesday.
Youngstown summer STEM camps open to all area students for 5th year
Youngstown STEM summer camps are celebrating their fifth year of being up and running with free 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. programs for students from any area, including Camp Invention and Techie Camp.
Akron Children's MV cuts ribbon on new addition
On Thursday, representatives of Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley cut the ribbon on a new addition to its Beeghly Campus on Market Street.
Bodies found in Bristol, Niles; teen still missing; toddler drowns
Police found bodies in Bristol Township and in Niles on Thursday, and scoured part of Mosquito Lake State Park in Bazetta Township for a teen whose car and flip-flops were found at the lake.
Cosby jury calls it quits for night; deliberations resume Friday
The jury in Bill Cosby’s sex assault trial is going back to its hotel for the night after failing to resolve a deadlock that’s threatened to end the case without a verdict.
GOP Sen. Lamar calls for health care guarantees to avoid public blame
A leading Republican senator is calling for immediate action to stabilize shaky health insurance markets around the country, amid concerns that the GOP will get blamed if constituents’ lives are disrupted.
Ohio AG's office investigating Struthers resource officer
Ohio AG's office investigating Struthers resource officer
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 18
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Pennsylvania gas drilling fee revenue falls for third year
Pennsylvania gas drilling fee revenue falls for third year
Ohio AG investigating former Struthers school resource officer
Ohio AG investigating former Struthers school resource officer
Ohio proposal could delay $60M repayment from online school
Ohio proposal could delay $60M repayment from online school
Browns sign rookie TE Davis Njoku, 1 of first-round picks
Browns sign rookie TE Davis Njoku, 1 of first-round picks
Ohio student freed by North Korea has severe neurological injury
Ohio student freed by North Korea has severe neurological injury
Reward to $130,000 in growing search for fugitive Ga. inmates
Reward to $130,000 in growing search for fugitive Ga. inmates
Trump orders more cash, industry input, for apprenticeships
Trump orders more cash, industry input, for apprenticeships
NCAA suspends Louisville' Pitino after escort investigation
NCAA suspends Louisville' Pitino after escort investigation
Liberty woman arrested in prostitution sting in Austintown
Liberty woman arrested in prostitution sting in Austintown
Warren woman arraigned on charge of stabbing boyfriend
Warren woman arraigned on charge of stabbing boyfriend
Mahoning County OVI Task force has sobriety checkpoints Friday and Saturday
Mahoning County OVI Task force has sobriety checkpoints Friday and Saturday
Sale on milk and eggs: Kroger cuts outlook amid price fight
Sale on milk and eggs: Kroger cuts outlook amid price fight
$75M bond set for Ohio man accused of killing 5 people
$75M bond set for Ohio man accused of killing 5 people
Search underway for missing Fowler teen at Mosquito Lake State Park
Search for missing teen ongoing at Mosquito Lake State Park
Akron Children's Hospital cuts ribbon today on new $20M facility at Boardman campus
Akron Children's Hospital cuts ribbon today on new $20M facility at Boardman campus
Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs captured after 1 year
Polygamous sect leader Lyle Jeffs captured after 1 year
UPDATE | Police say suspect died in collision after high-speed I-680 chase
A chase beginning in Youngstown ended with the pursued pickup colliding head-on with a truck as it was going north in the south bound lanes of Interstate 680.
COSBY VERDICT | Jurors tell judge they are deadlocked
COSBY VERDICT | Jurors tell judge they are deadlocked
UPDATE | Child dies after being found in swimming pool in Warren
UPDATE | Child dies after being found in swimming pool in Warren
Mahoning commissioners approve contract to replace county jail lighting
Mahoning commissioners approve contract to replace county jail lighting
Youngstown police find drugs in car after traffic stop
Youngstown police find drugs in car after traffic stop
Early College National Honor Society raises funds for YSU center
Early College National Honor Society raises funds for YSU center youngstown The Youngstown Early
Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation gives $23K grant to Help Network of NEO
Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation gives $23K grant to Help Network of NEO
Nike to slash 1,400 jobs, cut sneaker styles in shakeup
Nike to slash 1,400 jobs, cut sneaker styles in shakeup
Warren police investigating injury to child found in swimming pool
Warren police investigating injury to child found in swimming pool
Another Ohio city lifts its ban on growing medical marijuana
Another Ohio city lifts its ban on growing medical marijuana
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks lead US indexes lower
Markets Right Now: Tech stocks lead US indexes lower
Somali survivors tell of restaurant siege by rebels; 31 dead
Somali survivors tell of restaurant siege by rebels; 31 dead
Warren Junior Women's League charity golf outing is Friday at Pine Lakes GC in Hubbard
Warren Junior Women's League charity golf outing is Friday at Pine Lakes GC in Hubbard
UPDATE | Police said woman dies after South Side shooting
Police said woman dies after South Side shooting
Man convicted in Ohio deputy shooting sentenced to 36 years
Man convicted in Ohio deputy shooting sentenced to 36 years
Pittsburgh celebrates second straight Stanley Cup
An estimated 650,000 people turned out along a downtown parade route that ended with a rally at Point State Park.
Fender will not return as Springfield boys basketball coach
AD Mark Carden is now sifting through applications.
Ironically, man charged with leaving dog in sun thought police cruiser was too hot
James Corbett Jr., 61, of Cleveland, was questioned at the Lowe’s store on Niles-Cortland Road after a witness observed a Chow Chow in a cage in the bed of Corbett’s pickup truck for 30 minutes with no shelter or water.
Calhoun, YSU staff tutor kids in camp
YSU is hosting a skills camp for students this week ages 8-18 in the Stambaugh Stadium auxiliary gyms.
Merits of retire/rehire for county 911 director debated at public hearing
The Trumbull County human resources director recommended the retire and rehire of Ernie Cook as county 911 director.
Aqua Ohio, LRC Realty to break ground soon on area projects
The two projects were discussed during the Western Reserve Port Authority’s Economic Development committee meeting
Airline files response and countersuit regarding daily flights from Vienna
The airline that offered daily flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago last summer denies that it misled airport officials
Dodgers top Tribe again as Miller falters again.
Cleveland relief ace Andrew Miller gave up a tiebreaking home run for the second straight night.
Scary sight for Browns as Garrett limps off practice field
The No. 1 overall draft pick sustained an injury to his left foot late in practice.
Restored car from Turtle ride to be part of Idora Park display
A local museum of memorabilia from Idora Park will display its latest prize this weekend: a car from the Turtle ride that has been restored by students.
Simply Slavic Festival is growing bigger Reaching across a culture
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Simply Slavic, the annual festival that has become a cornerstone of
Former school aide gets probation in child-endangering case
The former Leonard Kirtz School aide was accused of excessively disciplining two young boys.
Boardman Naval Ensign Ryan Bailey thanks people hometown
“I wouldn’t be standing up here without all the people in this room,” Bailey, a 2013 Boardman High School graduate, said Wednesday at a township board of trustees meeting at which he was honored.
METRO DIGEST || Reminder on parking near airport
The Vienna Police Department reminds people that there is no parking allowed on King-Graves Road near the Youngstown Air Reserve Station or state Route 193 near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Politicians condemn gunfire attack on Republican members of Congress
Politicians condemn gunfire attack on Republican members of Congress
During ceremony, vets properly dispose of flags
Robert Kirchner, left, and Dale Reedy lower old American flags into fire pits near the veterans’ memorials at Wickliffe Circle in Austintowny. The local American Legion and VFW posts had their annual flag retirement ceremony for Flag Day Wednesday.
The sad duty now his, Trump calls for unity after shooting
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a sadly familiar ritual: an American president addressing the
YBI awards Mamas $5,000
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator’s Women in Entrepreneurship, WE,
Don’t legitimize conspiracy theorist
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune If you’re of the mind, as I am, that NBC should not air Megyn
Browns sign rookie QB Kizer
The deal is projected to be worth nearly $5 million and include a $1.7 million signing bonus.
Mayweather-McGregor fight set for Aug. 26
The two fighters both announced the fight Wednesday, after months of speculation.
14 killed in attack at Somalia restaurant
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia Gunmen posing as military forces were holding an unknown
Consumer prices slipped 0.1 percent in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer prices declined in May, reflecting a big drop in energy
Newspaper’s liberal bias exposed
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service This past Sunday, The New York Times did a piece on a
Y’town should be wary of latest anti-fracking tactic
Editorial: No amount of window dressing can hide the fact that the self-absorbed proponents of an anti-fracking
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Century 21 expands YOUNGSTOWN Century 21 Lakeside Realty has acquired Gallagher, Clark and
Guide to summer vacation
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Summer is here, and every
Panicked UPS workers flee California gunfire that killed 4
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A UPS employee opened fire at one of the company’s package
Hometown is pleased student has returned from North Korea
Associated Press WYOMING, Ohio People in the hometown of a college student released by North
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Fed raises key rate, unveils plan to reduce bond holdings
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate for the third
Trump hands to Pentagon troop level decisions on Afghanistan
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s decision to allow his Pentagon chief to set
Cosby jury reviews testimony amid the deliberations
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. With fatigue appearing to set in, jurors in Bill Cosby’s
‘Journey to Ohio’ to kick off summer stock season
Staff report WARREN Kent State Trumbull Theatre’s summer stock season will begin this week
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Tue: The Weedhawks, 7 p.m. Bogey’s Bar &
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Savannah Sipping Society,SDRq Selah Dessert Theatre, 130 S. Bridge St.,
Don’t touch this weed
Don’t touch this weed Blooming soon on a roadside near you is the yellow-flowered wild parsnip
Democrats sue Trump over foreign payments
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democratic lawmakers are suing President Donald Trump over foreign
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Models sport slogans painted on bare bodies NEW YORK Dozens of people have
Johnson yearns for second major victory
Associated Press erin, wis. Dustin Johnson wrapped up his final day practice round for the U.S.
Canfield Township trustees mull a moratorium on medical marijuana
The township also took out a loan to purchase a new plow truck
“Alone” (10 p.m., History Channel): The survival series “Alone” is back
“Alone” (10 p.m., History Channel): The survival series “Alone” is back with a new twist: Seven
Trump calls for unity after shooting
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a sadly familiar ritual: an American president addressing the
Hostas thrive in shade
Q. Why are the leaves on my hostas turning brown already? Greg from Youngstown A. Oh, hostas!
major league baseball
standings american league East Division WLPctGB New York3824.613— Boston3728.56921/2
Re-blooming dogwood tree?
Re-blooming dogwood tree? No! It is a different plant – Cornus kousa. This tree started blooming
Garden Forum Flower Show
Garden Forum Flower Show When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: A summer garden
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jason D. Salaty, 46, of 1846 Caravan Drive, Poland,
Activist says if they are deported to Iraq they will be killed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A planned protest Wednesday over Iraqi Chaldean Christians from the
Francona returns after hospital visit
Terry Francona felt ill late in the Indians’ 7-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Said and Hiba Ismail, Youngstown, boy, June 13. Kristi
GOP frustrated by Trump’s labeling of health care bill
GOP frustrated by Trump’s labeling of health care bill WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s
Akron Zoo monkey gets cataract surgery
Associated Press AKRON Ohio zoo officials say their female golden lion tamarin monkey has
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Educational Service Center, 8 a.m., board meeting, 38720
CAPITOL HORROR: Gunman targets Republican congressmen; four wounded; shooter killed
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A rifle-wielding attacker opened fire on Republican
Health chief, 4 others charged with manslaughter in Flint
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Five people, including the head of Michigan’s health department,
Pirates unable to finish sweep of Colorado
The Pirates managed just one extra-base hit and left eight men on as their season-high four-game winning streak came to an end.
A gardener remembers her dad’s lessons
By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU Master Gardener Volunteer I am seriously into flower gardens. I love to
Reports say Mueller now investigating Trump for obstruction of justice
Associated Press WASHINGTON The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in
Things are getting real for Valley TV competitors
The Mahoning Valley has always been well-represented on reality-TV shows. A steady stream of
A beautiful solution for water pollution Rainscaping
By Susan McManN OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Fresh water is one of our most valuable
around the horn
around the horn Wednesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 7, Rays 6 TORONTO
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 15
Today is Thursday, June 15, the 166th day of 2017. There are 199 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
METRO DIGEST || Mock funeral for Trumpcare, budget
Mock budget funeral WARREN From 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Faith In Action and Valley Voices United
Ann Wilson of Heart in Packard hall concert The music that moved her
Staff report WARREN Fans who check out Ann Wilson of Heart at Packard Music Hall on Saturday
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 47 Meters Down (PG-13) Two sisters find themselves trapped in a shark cage on the
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