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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
3 local townships reveal finances on state website
Poland, Canfield and Austintown townships became the latest townships in Mahoning County to post their spending on OhioCheckbook.com, making their financial records more transparent and available to residents via the internet.
Comey firing brings mostly criticism from Valley lawmakers
President Donald Trump’s firing of James Comey as FBI director has drawn criticism and concern from various circles, with some saying it could possibly lead the nation toward a constitutional crisis.
Chaney VPA gives final performance before new schools plan starts
Chaney VPA students hosted their last performance Wednesday as the official Visual and Performing Arts School of the Youngstown City School District.
YNDC brings decaying drug den back to life
For more than a decade, Gertie Gross and her husband Richard watched as an empty house next to their home on Ivanhoe Avenue decayed into a den for squatters and drug use.
Fleury, Penguins blank Caps in Game 7
Marc-Andre Fleury turned back the clock with a brilliant 29-save shutout.
Boardman students portray favorite book characters for reading event
Cruella de Vil, wrapped in her signature fur coat, walked the hallways of Market Street Elementary.
Christian dating site user pleads to felonious assault
A 46-year-old Boardman man has pleaded guilty as charged to felonious assault in an Aug. 28, 2015, attack on a 45-year-old Boardman woman, who said he inflicted permanent injury to her right hand and threatened to kill her.
Rodef Shalom to celebrate 150 years Friday
Congregation Rodef Sholom will celebrate its 150th anniversary Friday evening, highlighting the longevity of its presence and influence in the local Jewish community.
Niles lawmakers give mixed reaction to Regional Chamber's plan to help
A representative of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber discussed the first steps the organization is taking to try to lure business and industry to the city that has no development plan or outreach in place.
Rescued mini-donkey gives birth, public can vote on a name
A starving and abandoned miniature donkey rescued from a Pennsylvania farm had a little secret for animal welfare workers: She was pregnant.
Niles and Chamber try to lure business and industry
Niles and Chamber try to lure business and industry
Stamp Out Hunger event is Saturday
Leave a nonperishable food donation in a bag by the mailbox Saturday, and the postal carrier will take the donation.
Suspect in 5 Cleveland slayings pleads guilty, avoids death sentence
Suspect in 5 Cleveland slayings pleads guilty, avoids death sentence
Boil alert issued for Youngstown West Side, Austintown neighborhoods
Boil alert issued for Youngstown West Side, Austintown neighborhoods
6 Prince siblings want quick ruling that they're his heirs
6 Prince siblings want quick ruling that they're his heirs
Norman Mailer paramour loses defamation suit over biography
Norman Mailer paramour loses defamation suit over biography
Kill Bill' and 'Twin Peaks' actor Michael Parks dies at 77
Kill Bill' and 'Twin Peaks' actor Michael Parks dies at 77
Federal government records $182.4 billion budget surplus
Federal government records $182.4 billion budget surplus
No action for years on Ohio board for African immigrants
No action for years on Ohio board for African immigrants
DeVos booed speaking at historically black university
DeVos booed speaking at historically black university
Rock nation? Dwayne Johnson considering run for White House
Rock nation? Dwayne Johnson considering run for White House
Foul play not suspected in 2 deaths in Central Park waters
Foul play not suspected in 2 deaths in Central Park waters
Jury acquits Pa. man of homicide in shooting that killed 2
Jury acquits Pa. man of homicide in shooting that killed 2
Review says Ohio officer’s kick ’unreasonable’ use of force
Review says Ohio officer’s kick ’unreasonable’ use of force
Study shows continue growth in Ohio tourism industry in 2016
Study shows continue growth in Ohio tourism industry in 2016
Traffic stop in Austintown results in man's arrest on drug charges
Traffic stop in Austintown results in man's arrest on drug charges
Youngstown police investigating attempted robbery at Burger King
Youngstown police investigating attempted robbery at Burger King
US stocks mixed on weak earnings and higher oil prices
US stocks mixed on weak earnings and higher oil prices
Wife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in crash
Wife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in crash
Lawsuit alleges excessive force at Cincinnati-area jail
Lawsuit alleges excessive force at Cincinnati-area jail
Boardman police arrest man on several drug charges
Boardman police arrest man on several drug charges
Trump awaits highest level face-to-face contact with Russia
Trump awaits highest level face-to-face contact with Russia
Neighbor helps elderly Campbell man escape fire at his home
Elderly Campbell man escapes fire at his home
Authorities: Ohio man killed by police fired rifle at them
Authorities: Ohio man killed by police fired rifle at them
Wendy's comparable-store sales rise during strong 1Q
Wendy's comparable-store sales rise during strong 1Q
Man tells jail corrections officers: "I have drugs in my buttocks"
Man tells Youngstown cops: 'I have drugs in my buttocks'
Ohio proposal aims to clarify wrongful imprisonment payments
Ohio proposal aims to clarify wrongful imprisonment payments
Youngstown man faces weapons charge after arrest Tuesday
Youngstown man faces weapons charge after arrest Tuesday
Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him
Trump defends Comey firing, says both parties will thank him
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, will host a dine-in or drive-
Westside Cats garage sale
Westside Cats garage sale YOUNGSTOWN Westside Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., will host a garage sale
Not far for Pho
IF YOU GO What: Pho Viez Where: 3971 Main St., Mineral Ridge Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday
Brant Alazaus dominant in West Branch win over Hubbard
The West Branch baseball team is getting a shot at a little revenge next week.
Community group, Youngstown schools CEO differ on state of district
The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon of New Bethel Baptist Church told Youngstown community members that it is time to “wake up” to the “antidemocratic” practices of CEO Krish Mohip.
DeFalco throws third no-hitter as Niles downs Southeast
There’s an old adage in baseball which suggests that it is a no-no for anyone to mention a no-hitter while it is in progress
Akron Children's recognizes Valley attorney
Retired Trust Atty. James H. Sisek was presented Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Champions for our Valley’s Children award Tuesday by William Considine, Akron Children’s Hospital’s president and chief executive officer.
Tri-T baseball’s 67th year underway
The Tri-T Baseball-Softball League is currently in its 67th year of operation and this summer
Youngstown council to hear from 5 groups seeking to grown medical marijuana
Each group will give a presentation though city council doesn’t have to take action
Boardman man charged with inducing panic for drug overdose
Man wanted on charge related to overdose found in withdrawal at gas station
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL DIVISION II DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Poland 10, Ursuline 0 Dan Klase allowed just two
Boardman trustees lower Beech Avenue speed limit
Township trustees reduced the speed limit on Beech Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 25 mph.
Jody Webb invited to Chargers camp
Former Youngstown State running back Jody Webb was invited to the Los Angeles Chargers’ rookie minicamp.
METRO DIGEST || "48 Hours" filming Hoerig case
Erin Moriarty of “48 Hours” spent three hours interviewing Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins on Tuesday about the Claudia Hoerig case.
ABC will bring back the landmark competition series ‘Idol’ revival
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK ABC announced a deal Tuesday to revive “American
Bazetta road rage leads to crash involving 7 people, including injured child
The state highway patrol says individuals taking a child for medical care may have set off a chain of events that led to road rage and a crash on state Route 82/5 Monday night.
Parkman Landing senior housing 'gateway'' to Warren,TMHA director says
The 60-unit, $10.8 million complex opened Tuesday during a ceremony in the front parking lot. Visitors were able to tour the facility afterward, including the three-story entrance area.
Two trials shaping up for three defendants in rival biker-club killings
Trial dates are now set in July for the three men charged in the June 18 double-killing and double injuring of rival Warren-area biker-club members
Niles plant soars in Lockheed fighter jet
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, flies the F-35 Lightning II flight simulator inside the Arconic plant in Niles. Robert Balserak, who flew F-16 jets in the Air Force for 24 years, shows Ryan how to use the controls. All of the titanium on the F-35 is produced at the Arconic Niles plant.
Formatting errors affect some grant applications
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. Dozens of universities and organizations that applied for federal
The top five songs for the most recent week on the iTunes Store:
The top five songs for the most recent week on the iTunes Store: v “I’m the One” (feat. Justin
Sens to get Pens or Capitals
Associated Press NEW YORK Erik Karlsson had a goal and an assist to help the Ottawa Senators
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Hernandez conviction vacated after suicide
A judge on Tuesday erased a 2013 murder conviction against former NFL star Aaron Hernandez
The best ways to cook ASPARAGUS (and other great tips)
By Kathleen Purvis The Charlotte Observer (TNS) Asparagus is the deal breaker: Strawberries are
Nasdaq sets another record; energy stocks hold back S&P
Associated Press NEW YORK The Nasdaq composite index ticked higher to another record Tuesday,
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 10
Today is Wednesday, May 10, the 130th day of 2017. There are 235 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Racino posts increase in April slot revenue
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course brought in $9.68 million in video lottery terminal revenue during the month of April.
Carrasco shuts down Toronto in road win for Indians
Right hander is undefeated away from home in 2017
Democrats balk as GOP’s Mandel skips hearing
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel failed to show at a hearing discussing his
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Union pilots say they’ll help restore Spirit operations
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Irate passengers swarmed ticket counters and some
Spurs take control of series with OT win
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Danny Green scored seven of his 16 points in overtime, and the San
World Cup bid on hold for USA
Associated Press manama, bahrain North America’s request for an accelerated awarding of the 2026
METRO DIGEST || Road closed
Road closed YOUNGSTOWN Lincoln Avenue between Wick and Fifth avenues will be closed to vehicular
Kasich wants state to have direct oversight of manufactured homes
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio Gov. John Kasich believes too many people are dying in
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh In dairy-obsessed Wisconsin, plan just too ‘gouda’ to fail MADISON, Wis. The
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MARRIAGE LICENSES Russell J. Kimble, 24, of 6466 E. South Range Road, Petersburg, and Erin A. Lorimer, 23, of same.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 2 p.m., special board meeting, conference room, central
Liberal Moon claims victory in S. Korea presidential election
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Hours after celebrating his election win with thousands of
Pipeline builder fined over water, air violations
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s environmental regulators have issued a $430,000 fine against a
Trump OKs arms for Syrian Kurds
Trump OKs arms for Syrian Kurds WASHINGTON The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will
Job openings increase slightly in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON Steady job growth has left U.S. employers with an increasingly
Fiscal discipline? Not now, as GOP pushes tax cuts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans relentlessly complained about big budget deficits during
Sale of Trump property revives ethics concerns
Associated Press WASHINGTON For sale: Luxury waterfront escape. Comes with two villas and five
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ letter to Trump
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ letter to Trump Dear Mr. President: As Attorney General, I am
Concussion spotter couldn’t pull Crosby
A week after he was knocked out of playoff game with a concussion, Pittsburgh star Sidney Crosby slid headfirst into the boards
Valparaiso invited to Missouri Valley Conference
The Missouri Valley Conference has invited Valparaiso to join the league and replace departing Wichita State
TRUMP FIRES FBI DIRECTOR COMEY
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey on
ONA District 3 donates funds, time to help Second Harvest
Nurses from the Ohio Nurses Association District 3 have decided to use National Nurses Week as a reason to give back.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Gas prices down YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Northeast Ohio fell by almost 7 cents this week to
Trump did not save jobs
Opinion: By Chuck Jones OtherWords The New York Times ran a front-page story about 700 United
New president of France faces an uncertain future
Editorial: Although political new- comer Emmanuel Macron won the hotly contested race for president of France
American press is the problem
Opinion: President Trump and I have something in common. We were both invited to the recent White House
Turns out running the country is not like running a business
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Our president says he wants to run the country like a business.
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