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Boardman man awaiting answers after wife found dead today in car
A township man is waiting for answers after his wife of 18 years was found dead in a parking lot Tuesday morning.
Warren detective stunned by 9-month-old's overdose
In spite of investigating a case last winter involving two children who overdosed on illegal drugs, Detective Nick Carney said he still didn’t think the call he answered Thursday regarding a baby who had stopped breathing might be drug-related.
YSU's basketball coach retiring after 42 years
After 42 years on the sidelines, Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum has called it quits.
Therapy bunnies prove rapt listeners today for Girard kids practicing reading
Girard Free Library was host today to four therapy rabbits who were patient, good listeners to an enthusiastic group of young children gleefully practicing their reading.
Girard student gets 4th shot at spelling bee title
Angela McKenna, a Girard Middle School eighth-grader, is determined to win this year as she returns for her fourth Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday.
Liberty trustee wary of plans to drill near Warner Road homes
Trustee Jodi Stoyak has raised welfare concerns about a company planning to drill horizontally within the township.
Witness testifies today against defendants in drug ring shooting case
Testimony is continuing this week in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court in the bench trial of two men accused of being part of an East Side drug ring.
Lighted archway, rain garden approved to beautify downtown Youngstown
The city’s Design Review Committee approved two projects meant to improve the look of downtown.
Train hits bus, killing 4 in Mississippi; rescuers cut through wreckage
Train hits bus, killing 4; rescuers cut through wreckage
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
UPDATE | Power restored for most of Campbell, Youngstown's East Side
Power restored for Campbell, most of Youngstown East Side
South Range boys eliminated by Canton Central Catholic
The Raiders fall to Canton Central Catholic in a D-III district semifinal.
Casey Anthony tells AP: 'I didn't do what I was accused of'
Casey Anthony was born in Warren in 1986 to George and Cindy Anthony, who lived in Howland before moving the family to Florida in 1989.
Local jobless rate down one percent
Local unemployment in the Mahoning Valley dropped by 1 percent year over year to 7.7 percent in January.
Ohio Edison working on power outage in Campbell, Youngstown's East Side
Ohio Edison working on power outage in Campbell, Youngstown's East Side
Youngstown YWCA celebrates International Women's Day on Wednesday
Youngstown YWCA celebrates International Women's Day on Wednesday
Mahoning County elections board re-elects its officers
Mahoning County elections board re-elects its officers
Pa. police: Deaths of 2 probed as possible murder-suicide
Pa. police: Deaths of 2 probed as possible murder-suicide
Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerberg to address grads at alma mater
Harvard dropout Mark Zuckerberg to address grads at alma mater
Crop insurance deadline March 15 for Ohio farmers
Crop insurance deadline is March 15 for Ohio farmers
YSU basketball coach Jerry Slocum retires
A YSU athletic department official has confirmed today that Jerry Slocum intends to announcement his retirement after more than four decades of coaching leaving behind an overall YSU record of 142-231.
Trump set to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements
Trump set to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements
Warren baby revived with naxolone after overdose
Warren baby revived with naxolone after overdose
Man acquitted of conspiring to kill triple-slaying witness
Man acquitted of conspiring to kill triple-slaying witness
Turkish, US, Russian military chiefs discuss Syria tensions
Turkish, US, Russian military chiefs discuss Syria tensions
Mahoning County health board committees meet Wednesday
Mahoning County health board committees meet Wednesday
March 20 is deadline to remove old decorations from Canfield city cemeteries
March 20 is deadline to remove old decorations from Canfield city cemeteries
Ohio justice won’t hear debate on family members autopsies
Ohio justice won’t hear debate on family members autopsies
Trump praises new health care bill as GOP tries to sell it
Trump praises new health care bill as GOP tries to sell it
Pick for No. 2 at Justice won't commit to Russia recusal
Pick for No. 2 at Justice won't commit to Russia recusal
Online dating site yields man who may have been less than honest
Online dating site yields man who may have been less than honest
SeaWorld prepares for last orca birth at its parks
SeaWorld prepares for last orca birth at its parks
GOP tries to sell new health care bill, absent key specifics
GOP tries to sell new health care bill, absent key specifics
UPDATE | Police ID body discovered behind Boardman Starbucks
UPDATE | Police ID body discovered behind Boardman Starbucks
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1965 will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. March 16 at the Olive
Youngstown has a public meeting Thursday to hear public comments on its plan to borrow $4 million for an amphitheater and park
The money would be borrowed from the city’s Community Development Block Grant and repaid over 20 years
Southern stops Valley Christian’s last chance
Jayse Sloan came up with the Indians’ final defensive stop.
Springfield ousted by a familiar opponent
Jake Ford scored a game-high 16 points in the Tigers’ loss.
Lithgow keeps viewers guessing, and laughing, in ‘Trial & Error’
IF YOU WATCH What: “Trial & Error” When: 9 p.m, March 14 Where: NBC By FRAZIER MOORE AP
Education leaders discuss the future
Simply having three different leaders in education from different geographical areas in one room discussing public education is “a good step forward,” said Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni
Brookfield residents against 2 injection wells
One trustee told residents chances of stopping the wells was ‘nil to zilch’
Cavs lose Bogut in loss to Heat
In an ugly instant, Cleveland lost much more than a game Monday night.
Unbeaten LaBrae finishes strong to oust Berkshire
LaBrae will meet either Garrettsville or Champion in the district final.
Rivers, Moss impress at Combine
Among defensive linemen, Rivers finished fourth in the 40-yard dash (4.61 seconds).
Back in time: Irish coach Dickson has been to Falls before
Vannessa Dickson and the Ursuline girls are back at Cuyahoga Falls.
Losses for banks pull US stocks further from highs
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks finished lower Monday for the second time in the last
Taking the sting out of medical expenses
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer Medical expenses are a burden whenever they
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Reba McEntire: Tonight on “Late
Justice Department can’t take part in Russia probe
Editorial: There’s just one reason why Russia Ambassador Sergey Kislyak sought a meeting with then U.S. Sen.
House GOP releases new plan for health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans on Monday released their long-awaited plan for
Woman who called 911 ends up behind bars
Boardman woman faces drug charges after calling 911 to report burglary
Appointed to park board
Appointed to park board YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu, Jr. named
Poll: Americans divided on admitting refugees
Associated Press WASHINGTON Where immigrants are concerned, James Wright is OK with people who
New travel ban eases some legal questions
Changes will make new executive order tougher to fight in court Associated Press WASHINGTON
Trumbull Memorial recognized with award
Trumbull Memorial recognized with award WARREN The Wound Healing Center at ValleyCare Trumbull
Healing canker sores with kiwi fruit
Q. Thanks to The People’s Pharmacy, I have had wonderful luck with kiwi fruit to treat canker sores.
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 7
Today is Tuesday, March 7, the 66th day of 2017. There are 299 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Cause of death pending on a Mecca Township woman who disappeared
Six weeks before the Trumbull County coroner is able to rule on the cause of death
Court won’t say if trans teen can pick bathroom
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is leaving the issue of transgender rights in
Trump may have answers to his wiretap mystery
Associated Press WASHINGTON If Donald Trump wants to know whether he was the subject of
Police in Erie, Pa., found van of missing Farmdale man many hours before he was reported missing, had it towed
Divers and firefighters in boats searched the waters off of the State Street/East Dobbins Landing pier in downtown Erie Sunday
An East Liverpool woman was sentenced to 180 days in jail for felonies related to election fraud
She fraudulently registered more than three dozen people to vote
Trump recasts himself
Opinion: For Republicans who have been concerned that President Trump has not been specific about his
COVELLI CENTRE
COVELLI CENTRE Annual finances Here are the annual operating losses and surpluses for the
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Iceland’s president would not ban pineapple pizza REYKJAVIK, Iceland Iceland’s
5 arraigned in cases of serving underaged
5 arraigned in cases of serving underaged YOUNGSTOWN Five people cited Friday for serving
Border security good for all of us
Opinion: By Troy A. EID Tribune News Service President Donald J. Trump understands that our current
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mill Creek MetroParks Nature Education Standing Committee, 6:30 p.m., classroom
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Trumbull Business College to close WARREN The Trumbull Business College, 3200 Ridge Road, one
COURTS
COURTS MARRIAGE LICENSES Daniel L. Moseley, 66, of 386 Brookfield Ave., Boardman, and Shelly M.
Youngstown woman jailed after Warren crash
Martha E. Sandino Rios was charged with child endangering and other misdemeanor charges
Fitch Auditorium closed indefinitely
Safety concerns have led the district to temporarily reschedule events
Penguins run out of time vs. Norse
YSU’s storybook Horizon League tournament run ended against NKU.
Ex-U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton says she’ll run next year for governor
She is the second Democrat to enter the gubernatorial race
Anti-immigrant push stokes hate
Opinion: By Ruth Colker Tribune News Service Acting on the lurid demonization of immigrants as criminals
Youngstown’s Covelli Centre set a financial record in 2016
It generated $726,710 in operating surplus and admission tax
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