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Canfield students' ‘Don’t text' message on plow
Canfield senior Lexi Denney adds color to an Ohio Department of Transportation snowplow for ODOT’s annual Paint a Plow competition. The design uses a pop-art ...
Stories published May 17, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
WR Port Authority suing airline that shutdown Chicago flights
The Western Reserve Port Authority has authorized filing a lawsuit against Aerodynamics Inc., the company that flew daily flights for a short time last summer to Chicago out of Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Ohio Secretary of State praises Trump's performance
Secretary of State Jon Husted, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, praised Donald Trump for the job he’s doing as president.
Ramp, lane closures on I-80 persisting
Expect to see orange cones if you’re driving on or near Interstate 80 for a long time. A cluster of closures and lane restrictions are in effect simultaneously.
Valley police departments, Sherrod Brown reacting to recent police injuries from drugs in field
Recent incidents involving first responders coming into contact with dangerous drugs have prompted some Mahoning Valley police departments and emergency medical service providers to reconsider their policies.
After two periods: Senators 5, Penguins 0
Ottawa is dominating Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Youngstown council OKs contracts for improvement of 5th Ave., Front St., and traffic lights
City council authorized the board of control to sign contracts with the Ohio Department of Transportation for major street improvement projects that are at least a couple of years away.
Mike Hamad defends brother in killiings resulting from online feud
Mike Hamad, brother of Nasser Hamad, spoke outside of the courtroom, saying the prosecution of his brother on murder charges is a waste of taxpayer money.
Woman who lured Maurise Kerns to his death gets probation
Antwanette Kennedy said as she was being sentenced for obstruction of justice for her role in the 2014 shooting death of a man on Idora Avenue that she had to break the law.
Potential Development's students on autism spectrum display their artistic talents today
Friends and family came in droves to the Potential Development elementary/middle school to view the exhibition art show of students.
Police seek help with finding missing woman
The Warren Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old city woman deemed a missing person possibly in danger.
Woman faces drug, soliciting charges
Officers reportedly found suspected heroin on a woman they were arresting on a charge of soliciting sex Tuesday afternoon.
Trump interviews 4 candidates to post of FBI director
Trump interviews 4 candidates to post of FBI director
UPDATE | One dead, one injured in motorcycle accident on Madison Avenue Expressway
Motorcyclist dies in accident on Madison Avenue Expressway
UPDATE | Former FBI Director Mueller to lead Trump-Russia probe
Former FBI Director Mueller to lead Trump-Russia probe
Ohio man gets prison for shooting at police dog, officers
Ohio man gets prison for shooting at police dog, officers
MYCAP seeks people for next free skills training class
MYCAP seeks people for next free skills training class
Battery complaint dropped against Browns draftee Brantley
Battery complaint dropped against Browns draftee Brantley
Ohio Secretary of State: 'Trump is doing a good job'
Ohio Secretary of State: 'Trump is doing a good job'
Ohio political commentators sue over online harassment ban
Ohio political commentators sue over online harassment ban
Liberty Township road closed until further notice beginning Friday
Liberty Township road closed until further notice beginning Friday
60-plus guns seized from home of man who killed cop, 2 women
60-plus guns seized from home of man who killed cop, 2 women
US extends Iran nuke sanctions relief, adds other sanctions
US extends Iran nuke sanctions relief, adds other sanctions
Heroin found on 'posh therapist' arrested for soliciting sex
Heroin found on 'posh therapist' arrested for soliciting sex
Crestview School District hires new boys varsity basketball, wrestling coaches
Crestview School District hires new boys varsity basketball, wrestling coaches
Worst treatment ever, Trump grumbles; Dems demand deep probe
Worst treatment ever, Trump grumbles; Dems demand deep probe
Brother of victim in unsolved Ohio massacre appears in court
Brother of victim in unsolved Ohio massacre appears in court
2 teens shot dead within hours in Toledo; no links known
2 teens shot dead within hours in Toledo; no links known
AP names Hennessey, Klapper to Washington leadership roles
AP names Hennessey, Klapper to Washington leadership roles
Man gets 3 years for drug trafficking; could get out in 6 months
Man gets 3 years for drug trafficking; could get out in 6 months
Port authority charges fraud and sues ADI for $361,000 reimbursement
Port authority charges fraud and sues ADI for $361,000 reimbursement
Dick’s Sporting Goods cutting 160 jobs in Pittsburgh-area
Dick’s Sporting Goods cutting 160 jobs in Pittsburgh-area
McDonald’s expands delivery partnership with UberEats
McDonald’s expands delivery partnership with UberEats
Markets Right Now: Banks lead an early decline for US stocks
Markets Right Now: Banks lead an early decline for US stocks
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of Kirk Road
UAW unions announce no line slowdown to come at Lordstown
The speed of the assembly line at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex will not be slowed down come July.
Canfield tops Niles to end district drought
The Cardinals will meet Chagrin Falls in a regional semifinal next week.
Youngstown district, union lawyers mull best way to grant teacher pay raises
CEO Krish Mohip on Tuesday responded to an unfair labor practice charge filed against him by the Youngstown Education Association.
Mooney rallies with seven-run inning
The Cardinals and Crestview Rebels will meet in today’s district final.
McCain: Latest Trump revelations 'Watergate size and scale'
Sen. John McCain says the latest revelations out of the Trump White House are “at a point where it’s of Watergate size and scale.”
Simon Roofing to appear on “Office Spaces” episode in June
It was lights, camera, action at Simon Roofing on Tuesday.
LeBron, Cavs back to Boston
LeBron James will renew his personal rivalry with the NBA’s most storied franchise tonight.
Girl’s survival in trip over Warren dam a ‘miracle,’ fire chief says
The teen floated down the Mahoning River Monday afternoon and went over the lowhead dam at Summit Street.
Watts helps Mathews win another softball district championship
The Mustangs are headed to next week’s regional at Kent State.
Poland Village tables talk of medical marijuana, for now
The village plans to take a closer look at the idea of prohibiting the sale, cultivation, processing and retail dispensing of medical marijuana.
Youngstown commission votes no on Royal Oaks request
The recommendation came because the fire chief said closing the road would impact fire response time.
ABC unveils fall lineup ‘Roseanne’ will return
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer NEW YORK “Roseanne,” one of TV’s rare working-class
DOYO Live people: Meet Marisa Sergi
Now in year two, DOYO Live is Youngtown’s digital marketing and interactive design conference. This year’s conference will take place Aug. 2-3 at Youngstown State University.
Students show off their entrepreneurship skills at YSU
The Youngstown students spent Tuesday making business pitches to mock investors and participating in workshops led by local business leaders.
Boardman man reports being attacked in home
Hitchcock Road resident reports being beaten up by burglar
Appeals court refuses to disqualify Trumbull prosecutor's office from Danny Lee Hill case
Hill's victim was Raymond Fife, 12, who was tortured as he traveled on a bicycle to his Boy Scout meeting off Palmyra Road Southwest in 1985.
Sex offender gets judicial release
“I ruined somebody’s life,’’ a sex offender told a judge, who released him early from prison.
Canfield students' ‘Don’t text' message on plow
Canfield senior Lexi Denney adds color to an Ohio Department of Transportation snowplow for ODOT’s annual Paint a Plow competition. The design uses a pop-art aesthetic to warn against texting and driving.
Beware the dangers of road work ahead in Valley
Editorial: With another school year ending and the Memorial Day holiday weekend beckoning, many of us are more
Internet platforms have key role in the battle against fake news
Opinion: By Matthew A. BAUM and DAVID LAZER Los Angeles Times We know a lot about fake news. Academics
Time to get a job, grads
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant My best advice? I am eager to offer it. Having circled
Mexican farmers take on Trump
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Often, when world powers pick fights with seemingly powerless
UN predicts expanding economic growth
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The United Nations predicted Tuesday that the global economy
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
Marriage licenses Geoffrey I. Lewis, 32, of, 2169 Cranbrook Court, Youngstown, and Erica L. Giancola, 30, of same.
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Winners of spring guessing contest to split jackpot ANCHORAGE, Alaska Organizers
Trump’s agenda slows to crawl
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s agenda has slowed to a crawl in Congress.
Syria denies US allegations of mass killings
Syria denies US allegations of mass killings BEIRUT Syria on Tuesday rejected U.S.
Area April housing sales released
Pending housing sales were up across all the Mahoning Valley year over year in April
New food-service director
New food-service director AUSTINTOWN The Austintown school board Tuesday hired Alexis Weber as
Pretrial for teacher
Pretrial for teacher YOUNGSTOWN A pretrial hearing is set for June 20 for a teacher at Life
Industrial production posts big gain
Associated Press WASHINGTON American industry expanded production last month at the fastest
What we know about the global cyberattack
Associated Press NEW YORK As danger from a global cyberattack that hit some 150 nations
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high school building, 13910 Mahoning
Reducing uninsured rate comes to a halt
Associated Press WASHINGTON Five years of progress reducing the number of Americans without
Stock indexes end lower; Nasdaq reaches new high
Associated Press A subdued day of trading on Wall Street ended Tuesday with stocks closing mostly
White House: Trump’s disclosures ‘appropriate’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump’s
Limping Penguins press on vs. Senators
Seeing a top-line forward and your most indispensable defenseman walking slowly down the tunnel and out of sight during a game would be startling if the Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t grown so used to it
prep sports at a glance
BASEBALL DIVISION III Champion 9, LaBrae 4 Andrew Russell struck out seven batters and walked
White House denies, defends amid new bombshells
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump personally appealed to FBI Director James
Prayers are answered at Stone Church
On the eighth day of creation, God said “Let there be burgers.”
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
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
Go ahead ... eat the whole watermelon
Family Features Sliced or diced, grilled or blended, there are countless ways to prepare
The top five songs for last week on the iTunes official music chart:
The top five songs for last week on the iTunes official music chart: v “I’m the One” (feat.
Massacre victim’s brother charged with evidence tampering
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio State authorities on Tuesday charged the brother of one of the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Merger of area accounting firms canfield Packer Thomas, a regional certified public accounting
Today is Wednesday, May 17, the 137th day of 2017. There are 228 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, May 17, the 137th day of 2017. There are 228 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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