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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
2 firefighters injured on the way to house fire in Maryland
2 firefighters injured on the way to house fire in Maryland
Sales and use tax revenue rises in 2 Mahoning Valley counties
Sales and use tax revenues rise in 2 Mahoning Valley counties
Innocent bystander bitten by Akron police dog sues city
Innocent bystander bitten by Akron police dog sues city
Local union rep roots for Trump to succeed
When I was in Boardman High School in the early 2000s, the buses would drop us off on the side of the building and we’d enter through a large set of double doors.
Immigrant from Turkey has mixed feelings about immigration reforms
Gulay Yazar no longer wears a hijab. She did so for a year, but then decided to take it off.
3 views from the Valley: An in-depth look at Trump's America
“The Promise” is a yearlong series following the men and women living in cities where the issues at the core of President Donald Trump’s campaign promises are more than just rhetoric – they’re everyday life.
Local GOP volunteer sings praises of president
A Youngstown retiree is thankful for the work Donald Trump is doing for the country
Boardman Park hosts annual maple syrup festival and pancake breakfast
Boardman Park hosts annual maple syrup festival and pancake breakfast
World Down Syndrome Day celebrated with local party today
World Down Syndrome Day celebrated with local party today
OSHP investigating one-car accident in Jackson Township
OSHP investigating one-car accident in Jackson Township
Records: Ohio boy, grandfather argued days before man was killed
Records: Ohio boy, grandfather argued days before man was killed
Cleveland has doubts on body cameras for part-time work
Cleveland has doubts on body cameras for part-time work
Paris Orly Airport attacker wanted to kill, die for Allah
Paris Orly Airport attacker wanted to kill, die for Allah
Report: Trump adviser's husband picked for Justice post
Report: Trump adviser's husband picked for Justice post
EXCELLING IN EDUCATION: Julie Cheslik
Julie Cheslik is a 28-year veteran of the city schools, and for her teaching isn’t just a job. It allows her to help others, a passion that’s rooted in her spirituality.
2 dead, others injured in crash in eastern Pennsylvania
2 dead, others injured in crash in eastern Pennsylvania
EXCELLING IN EDUCATION: Diona Williams
Diona Williams, a student the early-childhood education program at Choffin Career and Technical Center, is the Youngstown City School District’s Student of the Month.
Trump budget clouds Public Broadcasting Act's 50th year
Trump budget clouds Public Broadcasting Act's 50th year
Trump wants to build 30-foot-high wall at Mexican border
Trump wants to build 30-foot-high wall at Mexican border
Ohio lawmakers again seek to eliminate renewable mandates
Ohio lawmakers again seek to eliminate renewable mandates
Celebrate spring with free DQ ice cream cones on Monday
Celebrate spring with free DQ ice cream cones Monday
OSHP has 2 OVI checkpoints tonight in Trumbull County
OSHP has 2 OVI checkpoints tonight in Trumbull County
Trump says US 'must be paid more' to defend Germany
Trump says US 'must be paid more' to defend Germany
Lindsey Durina, Adam Griffin to marry in May
The parents of Lindsey Rose Durina and Adam Davis Griffin, both of Columbus, are announcing the
Shurilla-Fender engagement is announced
POLAND The parents of Rachel Shurilla and Chad Fender are announcing their engagement and plans to
Kate Heagerty, Adam Buente are engaged
CANFIELD Mark and Kathy Heagerty of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kate
Amanda Clark, Shane Staser announce plans
AUSTINTOWN Terry and Cindy Clark are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Clark,
Ashley Baron, Nicholas Shuluga set May wedding
The parents of Ashley Baron and Nicholas Shuluga are announcing the couple’s engagement The bride-
Anita Mallik, David Shilling set May date
Anita Mallik and David Shilling, both of Cleveland, are announcing their engagement. The bride-
Nicolette Demyan | Matthew Kowal
CAMPBELL Nicolette A. Demyan and Matthew G. Kowal were married Jan. 28 at St. Joseph the Provider
Yvette Johnson | Patrick Woodall
YOUNGSTOWN Yvette Johnson and Patrick Woodall were married Feb. 11 at Christ Centered Church. The
Amid probe of developer, state looks into city use of water, wastewater money
Investigators, led by state auditor, are investigating the legality of city money used by a downtown property company
JFK’s road ends in regional final
Warren JFK couldn’t quite complete a miracle comeback to win a Division IV regional title.
O’Grady returns to defend Hubbard Open title
Matthew O’Grady rolled a 300 game in last year’s finals.
Survivors of shooting also should face charges, Hamad lawyer insists
Alleges again that the three surviving victims of a Feb. 25 shooting in Howland should be criminally charged
Tribe’s ‘Little Cowboy’ got his start with Scrappers
Josh Tomlin is now a key piece of the Indians’ rotation.
Ex- Hubbard mayor Keenan pleads guilty to raping, molesting 4-year-old
Prosecutors said Keenan, of Moore Street in Hubbard, who served as Hubbard mayor in 2010 and 2011, admitted to committing the crimes to his wife, a pastor, a social worker and his brother and sister-in-law.
Kenyan bishop visits Valley church, shares faith, culture, needs
Bishop Neofitos Kongai of Nyeri and Mount Kenya in Kenya visited his friend and former classmate, the Rev. Joe DiStefano, on Friday to catch up and to speak to the members of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
YSU developing talent in secondary
seniors Billy Nicoe Hurst and Jalyn Powell are stepping up at the safety positions.
Two ministries see merger as a blessing
Heart Reach and Neighborhood ministries are now Heart Reach Neighborhood Ministries.
‘Criminal Minds’ star will return
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Shemar Moore is set to return to “Criminal Minds” for the season
Depeche Mode hopes new CD gets people thinking
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Depeche Mode’s new album kicks off with a
Judge rules in favor of Trumbull engineer’s office, orders employee to pay $10,316
The decision means Robert Gatti of Hubbard must repay $10,316 owed for hospitalization benefits he received while also receiving workers’ compensation, according to the ruling.
Ohio Department of Transportation announces new road restrictions
Beginning Monday, state Route 46 north of Western Reserve Road will be closed through mid-April for a culvert replacement.
Irish eyes smilin' downtown at Shamrock on Block
Celebrants enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day celebration Sham-Rock on the Block at The Federal downtown Friday night.
Pulling a woman’s top down is vile
Opinion: By Sharon Grigsby The Dallas Morning News Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s aggressive
Rev. Korda to lead CTN of Youngstown
Rev. Korda to lead CTN of Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry has named the Rev. James
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Secret Service agent’s laptop stolen from her car in NYC
Secret Service agent’s laptop stolen from her car in NYC NEW YORK A U.S. Secret Service agent
Trump, Merkel try to sidestep differences in first meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON Though presenting a study in contrasts, President Donald Trump and
METRO DIGEST || Feed the hungry
2 face drug charges GIRARD Police arrested two people on drug-abuse charges on the same street
Tillerson: Pre-emptive force an option with North Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea The United States signaled a tougher strategy toward North
Southern Cal rallies again to upset sixth-seeded SMU
For the second straight game, USC overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half to win.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Leadership program WARREN The Raymond John Wean Foundation, one of 12 organizations selected
Baby bed giveaway aims to prevent infant deaths in Ohio SAVING LIVES
By Mary Beth Breckenridge Akron Beacon Journal (TNS) Simple cardboard baby beds helped Finland
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Nobel laureate Walcott dies at 87 CASTRIES, St. Lucia Derek Walcott, a Nobel-prize
Fishing where the fish are
While the weather continues to resemble a full-throttle race down a tunnel of terror, the fact is
Ohio bill would ban fees for removing online mugshots
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio legislators are considering a bill that would make it illegal for
Angling for carp solution
Opinion: Toledo Blade: Your bright idea to keep invasive Asian carp out of the Great Lakes could be worth $1
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Maple Syrup Festival, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.: This free event at Boardman
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
NEW COMPLAINTS U.S. Bank National Association v. Patrick P. Siciliano et al, foreclosure.
Sportsman flea market
Sportsman flea market Lowellville The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will host
GOP, Dem lawmakers decry Trump’s cut to Meals on Wheels
Associated Press WASHINGTON Meals on Wheels, the popular service that provides food to the
S&P 500 limps to the finish line in another winning week
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks limped to the finish line in another winning week, with
Automakers committed to vehicle fuel economy
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Just because President Trump may weaken U.S. fuel-economy
Trump OKs changes in GOP health care bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump agreed to add fresh Medicaid curbs to the
The uncertainty of March
Never trust March. Though it’s always part winter and part spring, it never seems sure which path to
washington Trump stands by wiretap claim, shrugs off dispute with Britain
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump defiantly refused to back down Friday from
Some states want tax returns public
Associated Press HONOLULU Lawmakers in nearly half the states want to add a requirement for
Bring campaign finance reporting into 21st century
Editorial: In the name of transparency, accountability and convenience in local elections, it’s past time for
State budget in state of flux
Opinion: In the next few weeks, the Ohio House will amend Gov. John Kasich’s executive budget proposal,
GOP bill to replace Obamacare would make opioid crisis worse
Opinion: A drug epidemic is ravaging the United States, and it’s getting worse, not better. More than 52,000
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