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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Attorney says survivors of shooting should be charged with hate crimes
The attorney for Nasser Hamad, who is charged with aggravated murder in the shootings Feb. 25 at his home in Howland, filed a motion that says the charges should be dismissed, contending prosecutors “turned a blind eye” to charges that could be filed against the three survivors.
YSU grad student analyzes the president’s style
President Donald Trump’s style of bully-pulpit rhetoric is the first of its kind in U.S. politics, said Taylor Phillips, a Youngstown State University graduate student.
Owners treat sick animals with cannabis
Michael Fasman’s 12-year-old dog, Hudson, limps from pain caused by arthritis and an amputated toe, but Fasman doesn’t want to give her painkillers because “they just knock her out.”
Many Ohio cities may miss deadline on mapping lead pipes
Many of Ohio’s public drinking water systems are in danger of missing a deadline requiring them to map out the locations of their lead pipes, the state’s Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday.
Hawaii files amended suit against Trump travel ban; hearing next Wednesday
Hawaii has filed an amended federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban.
Autopsy done today on missing Boardman woman found dead Tuesday
Autopsy done today on missing Boardman woman found dead Tuesday
Revenue at Ohio’s 4 casinos down compared with year ago
Revenue at Ohio’s 4 casinos down compared with year ago
Poland-Salem basketball game postponed by power outage
A doubleheader will be played on Thursday night.
Ohio bill would end primary elections for uncontested races
Ohio bill would end primary elections for uncontested races
Panama ex-dictator Noriega is critical after brain surgeries
Panama ex-dictator Noriega is critical after brain surgeries
Woman arrested for prostitution was 6 months pregnant
Woman arrested for prostitution was 6 months pregnant
Youngstown Warren Black Caucus makes its endorsements in May primary
Youngstown Warren Black Caucus makes its endorsements for May primary
UPDATE | Man in car shot in the 1900 block of Josephine Avenue
Man in car shot in the 1900 block of Josephine Avenue
Canfield Fair announces $4.5M campaign for expo facility, added buildings
The Canfield Fair Foundation and Board of Directors today announced they are launching a $4.5 million, five-year capital campaign to raise funds for the construction of a new multi-purpose exposition facility on the fairgrounds.
Man with lengthy list of shoplifting accusations turns self in
Man with lengthy list of shoplifting accusations turns self in
Man arrested for improper handling of firearm in vehicle
Man arrested for improper handling of firearm in vehicle
Youngstown schools roll out Chromebook initiative for all students
Youngstown schools roll out Chromebook initiative for all students
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Church will host benefit for TNR
Church will host benefit for TNR WARREN Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE, is
YSU’s Slocum calls it a career
After 42 years on the sidelines, Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Jerry Slocum has called it quits.
Poullas chasing another title; he hopes Crawford joins him
Georgio Poullas takes a record of 39-0 to Columbus.
Another Warren baby revived after apparent drug overdose
Another baby was revived last week in the city with the opiate-reversal drug naloxone, and police are continuing to investigate the cause
Poole scores 33 to power McDonald past Sebring
It wasn’t pretty, but considering the alternative, McDonald head coach Jeff Rasile will take it.
Ritter scores 29, but South Range falls to Crusaders
Canton Central Catholic held South Range to 15 points in the first half.
Mayor McNally asks Omarosa for White House help for MYCAP
Mayor John A. McNally has pleaded for White House assistance to keep a local anti-poverty agency afloat.
Sizzling Warren JFK downs Bristol
Warren JFK was 9 of 14 from the field in building a 25-10 first-quarter lead.
Missing Boardman woman found dead in SUV behind Starbucks
Husband says Billie Beshara, found dead after being reported missing, was a “terrific person”
Cavaliers forced to move on without Andrew Bogut
Cavs will be without new acquisition after broken leg
2 more downtown beautification projects OK'd
One project lights a railway arch and the other creates a green space area with a rain garden and stage
At Girard Free Library ... Some bunny to read to
Girard Free Library hosted the program Tuesday to inspire kids to read.
Comedian returns to region in headlining position Cook’s comedy homecoming
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Since leaving Northeast Ohio in 2013, comedian Curtis
Connected Receiving Twitter’s seal of approval
I’m verified on Twitter. I know this because of the blue verified badge that sits next to my
Video-game developers ready to jam
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Game Developers’ annual Game Jam – in which teams lock
Liberty trustee raises concern about horizontal drilling in township
Oil and gas company seeks permit.
YSU’s Slocum announces retirement after 42 seasons
Jerry Slocum coached spent the final 12 years of his career with the Penguins.
METRO DIGEST || International Women’s Day event today
Women’s Day event YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is celebrating women at an International
Seven small buses purchased
The new small buses will serve the Western Reserve Transit Authority and Youngstown State University.
Organizers proposing ‘A Day Without a Woman’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Organizers of the January Women’s March are calling for women to
Conservative backlash threatens to sink new Republican health bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON A powerful conservative backlash threatened to sink the new
Wry squint into our grim future
Opinion: WASHINGTON Although America’s political system seems unable to stimulate robust, sustained
Moving America forward
Opinion: By Stephen S. TANG The Philadelphia Inquirer As the son of immigrant scientists – and as a
Channel MS awareness toward advocacy, action
Editorial: In an effort to draw greater awareness to a debilitating neurological disorder, the centerpiece
Court mulls constitutionality of Ohio’s execution process
A federal appeals court has heard arguments over the constitutionality of Ohio’s lethal-injection process as the state tries to start carrying out executions once again.
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Garfield creator clarifies cat’s gender Garfield’s gender has become the subject
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Andrej Besednjak and Brandi Gadd, Youngstown, boy, March
Burger paradise at the LANAI
Some people stand on the lanai and see paradise as they look beyond the beach and breathe in the ocean breeze.
The fast-food taste test of new menu items
By Tan Vinh The Seattle Times (TNS) Chicken shaped like a tortilla shell. A plant patty that
Simplify fish Fridays with sheet pan dinners NOT JUST FOR LENT
Family Features If you’re observing Lent, Friday fish dinners could be in your future, but that’s
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Four Square Block Watch, 6 p.m., Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood
OVI arrests in 2016
OVI arrests in 2016 CANFIELD More than 550 impaired drivers were arrested by Ohio State Highway
WikiLeaks: CIA has targeted gadgets for snooping
Associated Press NEW YORK Maybe the CIA is spying on you through your television set after
Trump outlines strong platform in his first speech to Congress
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View Donald Trump has inspired two sets of doubts among
Losses for drugmakers, hospitals pull stocks lower
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks declined for the third time in four days Tuesday as
Dish adds flavors of Korea in pork, rice and veggies
By Linda Gassenheimer Tribune News Service (TNS) Savor the flavors of Korea with this pan-
‘Guys and Dolls’ at the Pierce
Staff report SHARPSVILLE, PA. The Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville will present “Guys and
The 5
The NCAA college basketball tournament, known as March Madness, begins Sunday with the release of the brackets.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Meals for Members YOUNGSTOWN Sam’s Club has launched the “Meals from Members” campaign to
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 8
Today is Wednesday, March 8, the 67th day of 2017. There are 298 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
A sweeter side of chickpeas
By Leah Eskin Chicago Tribune (TNS) The chickpea, which also works under the stage name
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS George Michael died of natural causes LONDON George Michael died of natural causes
Local unemployment rate down 1 percent
Local unemployment in the Mahoning Valley dropped by 1 percent year over year to 7.7 percent in January 2017.
Youngstown has received $105,000 in grants for a wayfinding system
A city council committee will also discuss a tax abatement for a chair company
New GOP health care plan: What does it mean for you?
By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer Health insurance shoppers may wind up with more options to choose
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