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'Office Spaces' filming episode at Simon Roofing in Boardman
Today the TV show, "Office Spaces" is at Simon Roofing in Boardman to film for an episode airing in July on Fox Business.
Five groups pitched proposals to Youngstown council for medical marijuana cultivation businesses in the city
The state will grant 24 grower licenses in Ohio
Stories published May 16, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Teen in county care rescued unhurt from jump into churning river
The Warren fire chief calls it a “miracle” that a teen who floated on the currents down the Mahoning River on Monday afternoon went over the lowhead dam at Summit Street and survived.
Fox Business filming Simon Roofing for June TV show
It was lights, camera, action at Simon Roofing today
No summer slowdown, jobs preserved, GM Lordstown union leaders announce
The speed of the assembly line at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex will not be slowed this summer.
Youngstown schools CEO, teachers union remain at odds over raises, contract control
Lawyers for Krish Mohip, Youngstown schools CEO, and the teachers union will have to agree on what is the best way to grant teacher raises without violating labor laws.
Youngstown student entrepreneurs compete in mock 'Shark Tank' event today
Young entrepreneurs were showered with thousands of dollars – fake dollars – by mock investors as part of the Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley’s Innovation Challenge event at Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration.
Judge grants Justin Cadle early release
A 25-year-old North Jackson man sentenced last summer to four years in prison for unlawful sexual activity with a minor has been released from prison after serving 81⁄2 months.
Planning commission rejects Royal Oaks bar request
The planning commission recommended city council reject a request from an East Side bar/restaurant to vacate a portion of Lansing Street for an outdoor patio.
ODOT plow gets eye-popping paint, thanks to Canfield students
When Mahoning County drivers are battling snowstorms next winter, the plow on one particular Ohio Department of Transportation truck may pop out at them.
Dramatic late-inning comeback lifts Mooney to district final
Cardinals trailed 6-4 with two outs left in season
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
White House denies Comey memo, created to document Trump's attempt at interference
The New York Times said it was part of a paper trail Comey created documenting what he saw as Trump’s efforts to improperly interfere in the ongoing probe.
Estranged husband of Ohio house fire victim in custody
Estranged husband of Ohio house fire victim in custody
Report: Trump asked Comey to shut down Flynn investigation
Report: Trump asked Comey to shut down Flynn investigation
Cosby says he doesn't expect to testify at sex assault trial
Cosby says he doesn't expect to testify at sex assault trial
Cincinnati Bengals' 'Pacman' Jones pleads guilty to 1 charge
Cincinnati Bengals' 'Pacman' Jones pleads guilty to 1 charge
Royal Oaks outdoor patio request likely will be turned down
Youngstown Planning Commission turns down Royal Oaks outdoor patio request
Syria denies US allegations of mass killings, crematorium
Syria denies US allegations of mass killings, crematorium
Ohio Secretary of State Husted to tour Mahoning County election board offices Wednesday
Ohio Secretary of State Husted to tour Mahoning County election board offices Wednesday
2 men arraigned on theft charges in Girard Municipal Court
2 men arraigned on theft charges in Girard Municipal Court
Pipeline disputes owing more for harm to historic Ohio sites
Pipeline disputes owing more for harm to historic Ohio sites
Ohio Supreme Court Justice faces misconduct investigation
Ohio Supreme Court Justice faces misconduct investigation
UPDATED | Unions report upcoming Cruze slowdown, layoffs avoided
Unions report upcoming Cruze slowdown, layoffs avoided
Garden District Neighborhood Assoc. meeting is tonight
Garden District Neighborhood Assoc. meeting is tonight
UN, Microsoft announce $5M partnership on human rights
UN, Microsoft announce $5M partnership on human rights
Ohio Rep. Pat Tiberi decides not to make 2018 US Senate run
Ohio Rep. Pat Tiberi decides not to make 2018 US Senate run
Ohio transgender library employee settles health care lawsuit
Ohio transgender library employee settles health care lawsuit
Democratic Rep. Kathleen Clyde vies for Ohio elections chief
Democratic Rep. Kathleen Clyde vies for Ohio elections chief
Dad tries to fathom why son allegedly decapitated his mother
Dad tries to fathom why son allegedly decapitated his mother
Life Skills teacher in Youngstown charged with misdemeanor assault
Life Skills teacher in Youngstown charged with misdemeanor assault
'Office Spaces' filming episode at Simon Roofing in Boardman
Today the TV show, "Office Spaces" is at Simon Roofing in Boardman to film for an episode airing in July on Fox Business.
Woman worked over with tire tool after Facebook argument over hair
Woman worked over with tire tool after Facebook argument over hair
Bon Jovi surprises grads, guests with commencement show
Bon Jovi surprises grads, guests with commencement show
US Coast Guard reports small plane overdue in Bahamas
US Coast Guard reports small plane overdue in Bahamas
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. May 25 at Bogey’s
Annual Heart Ball set at Rustic Acres
Annual Heart Ball set at Rustic Acres VOLANT, PA. The annual Mercer-Lawrence Heart Ball will
Botched double play sends Canfield to district final
The Canfield and Poland baseball teams split the regular season series, but they played one more game on Monday night for bragging rights and a chance to advance to the Division II district final
Fox looks to sci-fi for fall lineup
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The Fox network is calling on superpowers and Seth
Sept. 1, 2018, workshop transfer set
Meshel Workshop services would transfer to MASCO Inc. Sept. 1, 2018.
Woman who was at Warren officer-involved shooting killed by gunfire in Detroit
Woman who was at Warren officer-involved shooting killed by gunfire in Detroit
Warren woman says Eastern Gateway’s Warren campus provided the opportunity she needed to succeed
Warren woman says Eastern Gateway’s Warren campus provided the opportunity she needed to succeed
Teacher’s union files unfair labor complaint against CEO Mohip
Dispute centers on offer of raise and contract reopening
The Touched by Nathan Foundation gets a new name and a new home
A fundraiser for Touched by Nathan is from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Mount Carmel Banquet Hall in Youngstown
Killer seeks early release
A man who got 13 years in a 2008 slaying wants out of prison after serving nine years.
Hubbard Council mulls ban on medical marijuana businesses
Proposal would prohibit growth, sale of medical marijuana within city limits.
Youngstown council will consider legislation Wednesday for improvement projects, including one that won’t start until 2022
The reason for the proposals is to get lengthy design work started this year
Local reps fight bill provisions for firefighters
Local state representatives say provisions made to House Bill 27 puts hurdles in front of firefighters filing workers’ compensation claims.
Celtics take Game 7, will face Cavaliers
boston Isaiah Thomas scored 29 points and had 12 assists, Kelly Olynyk scored a career-playoff
Five groups pitched proposals to Youngstown council for medical marijuana cultivation businesses in the city
The state will grant 24 grower licenses in Ohio
Teacher is cited on an assault charge
Teacher is cited on an assault charge YOUNGSTOWN Police issued a summons to a teacher at Life
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Rome. 6 a.m. (NHLN) Hockey: Sweden vs. Slovakia, IIHF
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Celebs now get private treatment at LAX LOS ANGELES Sorry, paparazzi. Celebrities
SPORTS digest
YSU hosting Elite basketball camp The Youngstown State men’s basketball program has added an Elite
Monday’s other MLB games
INTERLEAGUE Braves 10, Blue Jays 6 TORONTO Freddie Freeman hit his 13th homer, Nick Markakis
Robbery is thwarted
Robbery is thwarted WARREN An employee of Circle K on Parkman Road Northwest pushed the safe
Predators looking to stay perfect at home in playoffs
Ducks applying pressure after Sunday’s comeback win
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library board of trustees, 6 p.m., regular meeting, 204 S.
Sherrod Brown sends letter to President Trump on fair trade with China
Sherrod Brown sends letter to President Trump on fair trade with China
State Republican party chairman says she’s not recognizing list of Trumbull officers that includes Randy Law
State Republican party chairman says she’s not recognizing list of Trumbull officers that includes Randy Law
Cleveland’s bullpen dominant in win over Rays
Carlos Carrasco left with muscle tightness in fourth inning
PREPS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Akron Ellet 6, Howland 0 The second-seeded Tigers were
oddly enough
oddly enough Fire set to scare off opossums destroys house LANCASTER, Pa. A Pennsylvania man
Mahoning County is in bind without full-time pathologist
Editorial: When Mahoning County Coroner Dr. David Kennedy used the words “pie in the sky” to refer to building
Trump playing into Putin’s hands
Opinion: The irony was too rich. President Trump meets with the Russian foreign minister the day after he
Launch tests Trump’s strategy
Associated Press WASHINGTON North Korea’s launch of a longer-range missile shows advances in its
Russia probe not over
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Donald Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey was aimed
Korver’s shot perfect as Cavs aim for the title
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE For months, Kyle Korver felt a little lost in his new
washington Report: Trump shared classified info with Russians
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about
Senate committee makes big mess
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View The Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing on Russia
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brianna Carpenter and Rodney McDowell, Youngstown, girl,
White House: Cyberattack has not affected US government
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s homeland security adviser said Monday the
Israel-US spat erupts ahead of Trump visit
Associated Press JERUSALEM A diplomatic spat on Monday erupted between U.S. and Israeli
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Harry Styles: Tonight, Wednesday
Back-pain workshop
Back-pain workshop CANFIELD The Center for Physical Health, 4137 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite
Mom charged in death of son
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. A Connecticut mother whose autistic teenage son died after
Motorists using Route 711 and Interstate 80 eastbound will have to adjust
Motorists using Route 711 and Interstate 80 eastbound will have to adjust
Changes in Medicaid distributions worry school districts FUNDING AT RISK
By SALLY HO and CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press For school districts still getting their
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 16
Today is Tuesday, May 16, the 136th day of 2017. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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