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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown officials ponder monthly unpaid leave to balance budget
As city officials try to avoid layoffs to make up a projected $2.5 million to $3 million general-fund deficit next year, one new option thrown out was unpaid leave.
Campbell cops' new devices speed ticketing
Receiving a traffic ticket is never an enjoyable experience, but the Campbell Police Department hopes its newest equipment will help expedite the process and, ultimately, offer better service to the public.
Canfield 24th in performance rankings on state report cards
Canfield schools placed 24th in state rankings for performance index scores from the 2016-17 school year’s Ohio report card results released in late September.
Judge hears Infante arguments to prohibit search evidence at trial
The judge in the Ralph Infante public-corruption case heard arguments Thursday from Infante’s attorney and special prosecutor Dan Kasaris of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office regarding Infante’s request to have evidence seized by agents at his former home in Niles be suppressed from trial.
Facing a $2.5M-plus shortfall next year, Youngstown may consider employee furloughs
Facing a $2.5M-plus shortfall next year, Youngstown may consider employee furloughs
Austintown Kmart to close
The next Kmart to close its doors in the Mahoning Valley is located at 4475 Mahoning Ave. The store will close in January.
Open house for city schools Aspire program is Monday
Open house for city schools Aspire program is Monday
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 16
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
GOP bill allows churches to back candidates, keep tax status
GOP bill allows churches to back candidates, keep tax status
Campbell man revealed as suspect in Austintown Walmart shooting
Campbell man revealed as suspect in Austintown Walmart shooting.
Clash emerges over Puerto Rico power restoration time line
Clash emerges over Puerto Rico power restoration timeline
Poland Seminary High School's Holiday Shoppe is Saturday
Poland Seminary High School's Holiday Shoppe is Saturday
More than 40M fire extinguishers that may not work recalled
More than 40M fire extinguishers that may not work recalled
Russia hackers pursued Putin foes, not just US Democrats
Russia hackers pursued Putin foes, not just US Democrats
Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
YSU Newman Center's wine-tasting fundraiser is Saturday
YSU Newman Center's wine-tasting fundraiser is Saturday
Judge, lawyers discuss evidence seized at ex-Niles mayor's home
Judge, lawyers discuss evidence seized at ex-Niles mayor's home
Free 'Obamacare' for older, poorer in nearly all counties
Free 'Obamacare' for older, poorer in nearly all counties
UPDATE | Neighbors: Walmart suspect unfriendly, hostile
Neighbors: Walmart suspect unfriendly, hostile
Ohio launches anti-opioid ad campaign to reduce prescribing
Ohio launches anti-opioid ad campaign to reduce prescribing
TAX OVERHAUL | GOP tax plan may offer little aid for many in middle class
GOP tax plan may offer little aid for many in middle class
RUSSIA PROBE | Due in court, Manafort attacks Russia probe indictment
Due in court, Manafort attacks Russia probe indictment
Man convicted of killing teen girl he recruited to rob bank
Man convicted of killing teen girl he recruited to rob bank
Dominion plans $4.27 million pipeline project in Warren
Dominion plans $4.27 million pipeline project in Warren
Youngstown cops arrest man with gun trying to get into Rescue Mission
Youngstown cops arrest man with gun trying to get into Rescue Mission
Warren Fire Department investigating three suspected arsons in two days
Warren Fire Department investigating three suspected arsons in two days
NYC ATTACK | Trump calls for death penalty for NYC truck attack suspect
Trump calls for death penalty for NYC truck attack suspect
Pa. boy struck by stray bullet as a newborn dies at age 3
Pa. boy struck by stray bullet as a newborn dies at age 3
Losses for tech and consumer products companies hit stocks
Losses for tech and consumer products companies hit stocks
Police: Man flees court at sentencing, crashes car
Police: Man flees court at sentencing, crashes car
Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt's Great Pyramid
Scientists discover hidden chamber in Egypt's Great Pyramid
Hershey’s Gold: Candy company offers 1st new bar since 1995
Hershey’s Gold: Candy company offers 1st new bar since 1995
Receiver seeks sale of $30 million in gold from shipwreck
Receiver seeks sale of $30 million in gold from shipwreck
Republican NY Senate leader slams GOP's federal tax cut plan
Republican NY Senate leader slams GOP's federal tax cut plan
Ohio woman sentenced for role in toddler’s beating death
Ohio woman sentenced for role in toddler’s beating death
Mahoning Valley SWAT team conducting exercise today at Covelli Centre
Mahoning Valley SWAT team conducting exercise today at Covelli Centre
Arson was cause of blaze that destroyed North Side home early today
Arson was cause of blaze that destroyed North Side home early today
Struthers students collect nearly 3,000 socks for the homeless
Students at Struthers Middle School spent Wednesday morning sorting nearly 3,000 pairs of new socks before donating them to the homeless as part of the school’s second annual participation in “Socktober,” a nationwide sock drive.
Houston strong: Astros win World Series
George Springer and the Houston Astros rocketed to the top of the baseball galaxy Wednesday night.
Teachers union loses another case against Mohip
Records show the YEA filed a motion for reconsideration on Sept. 15 without any new or additional information.
Cruze sales show major drop
October 2017 was one of three times in the history of Cruze sedan sales that the Lordstown-built car has less than 10,000 sales.
Aurora’s late goal ends Howland’s season
The goal, coming with 3:50 remaining in the match, was the extent of scoring.
Youngstown to receive $500,000 grant for downtown-park connector trail
The city will receive a $500,000 grant for a project to connect the city center with Mill Creek Park.
Kidron Central tops United in D-III regional
The Golden Eagles had the best boys soccer season in their history.
Assisted living resident helps employee achieve goal of becoming nurse
With help from retired teacher Jean Williams, aide Delonte Carter passed his entrance exam.
Trumbull commissioners OK 3 citizens panel recommendations
One was hiring a qualified and trained county administrator who would oversee daily operations.
Developmental disabilities board celebrates 50 years amid transition
The agency has played a vital role in aiding Mahoning County’s disabled citizens, officials say.
SPORTS digest
Patriots sign QB Hoyer as Brady’s backup FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady didn’t go without a backup
Model train layouts on display to public
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The massive model train layouts of the Youngstown Model Railroad
Movember prostate cancer awareness program kicked off Wednesday
One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes.
No-zero grading policy being debated in Youngstown schools
Teachers protest new policy making them give students a minimum of a 50 percent on homework assignments
Citizens say keep the metal detectors in city schools
Youngstown schools CEO Citizens Coalition gave a firm “no” to removing metal detectors from school buildings
Forever family ushers in Adoption Month
Judge Robert N. Rusu, right, of Mahoning County Probate Court poses with the Wolfe family, who adopted Jacqueline, at Wednesday’s Adoption Day celebration in the courthouse rotunda. From left are David, parents Teresa and Shawn, and Jacqueline.
Newly disclosed Facebook ads show Russia’s cyber intrusion
Associated Press WASHINGTON A trove of Facebook ads made public Wednesday by Congress depicts
Trump signs GOP repeal of banking rule for consumers
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the repeal of a banking
Cuyahoga Valley railroad to have canned-food drive
IF YOU GO What: Canned food drive at the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad When: Saturday and
Suspect now faces terrorism charges
FBI questions second person from Uzbekistan Associated Press NEW YORK Federal prosecutors
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Moore says he’s ‘proud’ of role on prime-time series
By ALICIA RANCILIO, Associated Press NEW YORK When Shemar Moore’s new crime drama “S.W.A.T.”
“The BIG BANG THEORY,” (CBS) 8 p.m.: Sheldon (Jim Parsons) goes head-to-head with Wil
“The BIG BANG THEORY,” (CBS) 8 p.m.: Sheldon (Jim Parsons) goes head-to-head with Wil Wheaton for
Follow this to rebloom poinsettias
Q. I kept my poinsettia. It had beautiful leaves outside all summer, but didn’t bloom. What can I
Clean slate: NFL reinstates Gordon, but with conditions
Josh Gordon’s personal journey, from star to suspension to sobriety, has reached a new dawning.
‘Menopause’ coming to Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Menopause The Musical” is coming to Powers Auditorium in the DeYor
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 2
Today is Thursday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2017. There are 59 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease
Baby gene therapy study offers hope for fatal muscle disease WASHINGTON A first attempt at gene
Ohio’s victims protected; Marsy’s law isn’t needed
Editorial: Victims of crime deserve to be treated with respect and to be kept informed as the trial of the
Trump demands ‘much tougher’ immigration law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Roused by the first major ISIS-inspired attack on U.S. soil since he
‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ at Selah
“The Year of Magical Thinking,” a play based on the memoir of author Joan Didion, will open next Thursday at Selah Dessert Theatre.
Trump’s apologists just don’t care about the ongoing Russian probe
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Amid all the speculation about the scope and direction of Robert
Ohio partners with YBI to help grow minority businesses
The contract between the state and YBI will begin Jan. 2, 2018.
Social Security at risk
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords How much did your paychecks total last year? You know the answer, of
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Help stop hunger YOUNGSTOWN Gorant Chocolatier is “Lending a Hand to Stop Hunger” in the
Sex accusations now levied at Ratner, Hoffman; NPR chief ousted
Associated Press NEW YORK Hollywood’s widening sexual-harassment crisis has ensnared a
Companies creating robot economy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords There’s a robot in your future. Not one of those cute little labor-
NIGHTLIFE
Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-518-8891 Sun: Frank Stanger Orchestra with Del
Texas governor voiced ‘concern’ about Red Cross after Harvey
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he raised concerns with
Day-care duo to be charged in accidental shooting of 2 kids
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Prosecutors are bringing child-abuse charges against a
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Music Man,SDRq Area Community Theatre of Sharpsville. Auditions will take
Taking the god to funny heights ‘THOR: RAGNAROK’
review ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Rating: PG-13 for “intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and
Columbus police face multiple civil-rights suits
Associated Press COLUMBUS Almost 20 years after the government sued Ohio’s largest city
trains Keep Rolling
trains Keep Rolling CVSR will have a canned-food drive, and the Youngstown Model Railroad
Fading jack-o-lanterns?
Fading jack-o-lanterns? Just compost it. Those wrinkly signs of Halloween can be the nutrients
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK A Bad Moms Christmas (R) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 1:50, 4:20, 7:15, 9:45; Fri.-Sun.
House GOP scrambles to finalize tax bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans would leave intact current tax rules on retirement
MVMC plays role in workforce summit
The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition played a prominent role in the Ohio Manufacturers’ Workforce Summit
The Thor Universe
First comic book: “Journey into Mystery 83” debuted June 1, 1962, with a plot by Stan Lee and script
Fed leaves key rate unchanged
Associated Press WASHINGTON With a new Federal Reserve leader about to be announced, the Fed is
Save that squash!
Save that squash! Today’s pumpkins of all colors are really squash you can enjoy for Thanksgiving.
Autumn Trolley Rides
Autumn Trolley Rides When: Saturday, times vary What: Enjoy an autumn ride through Mill Creek
Man gets 2 years on drug trafficking charges
Both cases investigated by the county’s law-enforcement task force
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Hornets 126, Bucks 121 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kemba Walker had 26 points, rookie Malik Monk had a huge
Time to review:how did your garden grow?
By Thresea Harris OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer We’re here to help you grow, and to help
Help Birds in Flight help our native raptors
By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Raptors are birds of prey known for their
Pennsylvania woman gets two years for boyfriend’s overdose death
Woman provided her boyfriend with the heroin that led to his January death
METRO DIGEST || Yes votes on Campbell marijuana dispensary
Votes on dispensary CAMPBELL City council approved legislation Wednesday that will remove
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES
Blackhawks 3, Flyers 0 CHICAGO Corey Crawford made 35 saves in his first shutout of the season,
Opioid summit set
Opioid summit set YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Juvenile Court Advisory and Mahoning County Mental
Youngstown council approved a $160,000 payment for an emergency demolition of a South Avenue building
The structure was collapsing onto the street
Malkin goal lifts Pens over Oilers
A game against the struggling Edmonton Oilers was what the Pittsburgh Penguins
City council moves to challenge state-collected income tax, join joint dispatch service
City council will to join a community coalition backing a lawsuit dealing with state-regulated income tax
Keep urban chickens out of Columbiana; vote ‘no’
Opinion: Keep urban chickens out of Columbiana; vote ‘no’ I am writing just a few days before the upcoming
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