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Get your orange ribbons to support schools plan
Youngstown City Schools supporters make orange ribbons to show support for the district's transformation. Pictured clockwise from left are volunteers Tamara Tucker, Michelle Fleming, Megan ...
Stories published November 29, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Anti-Muslim videos spread by Trump mix bits of truth, fakery
Like much other propaganda, the anti-Muslim videos spread around by President Donald Trump mix grains of truth, fakery and shades in between, overlaid with a message meant to be a blunt hammer blow for a cause.
Chief: Record gun seizures no deterrence to pattern of settling disputes with them
Despite the police department’s being on pace to seize a record number of guns this year, Police Chief Robin Lees said Wednesday it is not enough to stop others from carrying and using guns to settle personal disputes.
Poland senior shines bright in drama coach's eyes
In the 33 theater productions Candy Fonagy has directed at Poland Seminary High School, she’s worked with many talented students.
Suspect in slaying of Colin Brown captured tonight
Johnny Wallace III, 23, the suspect in the city's third homicide since Saturday, was captured tonight, police say.
Canfield students helping design rover aimed for Mars in 2020
A class of local high school students has the chance to see its work drive across the surface of Mars.
Jordanian who tried to buy sniper rifle wants to go home
Abdul Maola Alabadi wants to return to his home country of Jordan, and U.S. Attorneys want to send him there, but the process may take more than three months.
Haley to UN: NKorea's missile brings US closer to war; China urges retreat to both sides
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Wednesday that North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile - which some observers believe could reach the Eastern U.S. - "brings us closer" to a war the U.S. isn't seeking.
Former teacher, coach pleads guilty to filming undressing women
Former teacher and track coach pleads guilty to filming women while nude
Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in raid but fell short
Testimony: Feds targeted Jimmy Haslam in raid but fell short
Teen trying to kill bed bug causes $300K fire in Cincinnati
Teen trying to kill bed bug causes $300K fire in Cincinnati
UPDATE | Matt Lauer is fired at NBC, accused of crude misconduct
Lauer is second morning television show personality to lose his job because of sexual misconduct charges in a week.
Youngstown schools CEO rethinking teacher evaluation system
Youngstown schools CEO rethinking teacher evaluation system
Union: Many AA flights in December lack scheduled pilots
Union: Many AA flights in December lack scheduled pilots
Fitch students host spaghetti dinner for local veterans
On Dec. 5, seven Fitch High School students will serve a spaghetti dinner to about 50 local Vietnam veterans in the high school cafeteria.
Woman arrested in shooting that killed boy, hurt 5 teenagers
Woman arrested in shooting that killed boy, hurt 5 teenagers
Garrison Keillor says he was fired for improper behavior
Garrison Keillor says fired over alleged improper behavior
UPDATE | Police ID city's latest homicide victim; warrant issued
UPDATE | Police ID city's 24th homicide victim of 2017
Police discover gun during man's sixth OVI in 20 years
Police discover gun during man's sixth OVI in 20 years
County fires official whose husband is charged in sex case
County fires official whose husband is charged in sex case
Phone store employees robbed at gunpoint in Austintown
Phone store employees robbed at gunpoint in Austintown
Man pleads guilty in rifle incident, will return to Jordan
Man pleads in rifle incident, will return to Jordan
Doorbuster discounts unlikely at small retailers this season
Doorbuster discounts unlikely at small retailers this season
US pending home sales surged 3.5 percent in October
US pending home sales surged 3.5 percent in October
Pair faces drug charges after found unconscious in Liberty parking lot
Pair faces drug charges after found unconscious in Liberty parking lot
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes are off to a mixed start
Markets Right Now: Stock indexes are off to a mixed start
Supreme Court takes up case about privacy in digital age
Supreme Court takes up case about privacy in digital age
Care center offers help
Care center offers help GIRARD The signup period to help families in need who have registered at
Ryan wants Congress to make changes to sexual harassment policy
He said the House’s most-senior member should resign if an investigation shows he sexually harassed women.
Phantoms’ penalty killing has been top-notch
Penalty-kill perfection is a major reason why the Youngstown Phantoms have rattled off four consecutive wins.
French, Schwartz named first-team All-Ohio
Canfield defensive back Paul French was named to the first team in Division III.
Trumbull coroner seeks budget increase to hire 2nd forensic pathologist
The coroner told county commissioners Tuesday that he has tried for two years to hire a second one to help him manage the huge workload brought on by the opiate crisis and has gotten “not a single bite.”
State officials visit Y-town to roll out prescription opioid awareness campaign
Of the 88 drug-related deaths that have been confirmed in Mahoning County so far this year, 49 percent were linked to prescription drugs.
LeBron ejected, but Love prevails
LeBron James lost his cool. Kevin Love and Cavaliers stayed just as hot.
Boardman township promotes five police officers
Boardman Police Department undergoes major staffing changes
SPORTS DIGEST || The Butler to host Pirates’ food drive
The Pittsburgh Pirates will hold their “Care-a-van” food drive at The Butler Institue of American Art on Dec. 7.
Boardman police investigate shooting
Boardman police: Woman shot in the leg at Schenley Avenue apartment
Career advice on LinkedIn
My friend and local attorney Jan Mostov recently posted, “I presume there are thousands of people
Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars among Grammy nod leaders Year of rap and R&B
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Jay-Z is the leader of the 2018 Grammy Award
Death is 23rd homicide of 2017, five ahead of 2016
Police say the gunfire that killed a Struthers man early Tuesday in a North Side parking lot was unusual.
METRO DIGEST || Wife stabs husband
BOE meeting today STRUTHERS The Struthers Board of Education will have its regular meeting at
Youngstown schools retirees honored in ceremony
Joe Meranto, district superintendent, said despite the bad press and bad politics surrounding the city schools, he was happy to thank the retirees on behalf of the students and taxpaying citizens of Youngstown.
Get your orange ribbons to support schools plan
Youngstown City Schools supporters make orange ribbons to show support for the district's transformation. Pictured clockwise from left are volunteers Tamara Tucker, Michelle Fleming, Megan Mercado, Penny Wells, schools CEO Krish Mohip and Amanda McGinnis.
Trump helped fuel end of shame
Opinion: WASHINGTON “I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder to see them not ashamed,”
Doctors, patients, public all should Take Charge to fight opioid epidemic
Editorial: The steady drumbeat of grim developments in the opioid epidemic mangling our community, state and
Local aluminum plant receives $4.5 million investment
The investment in state-of-the-art technology provides greater versatility for pretreatments, improves operational efficiency and reduces costs over time,
Fill A Cruiser event
Fill A Cruiser event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Police Department will have its third annual Fill
More pressure on Conyers to resign after new accusations
Associated Press WASHINGTON Calls for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign increased Tuesday
Don’t come near me
Opinion: By Jim Mullen Andrews McMeel Syndication I have that thing that’s going around. I know it’s
Alabama drops to 5th in latest CFP rankings
Clemson is No. 1, followed by Auburn, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Ohio State is No. 8.
AROUND THE NHL | Tuesday’s games
Blue Jackets 3, Hurricanes 2, SO COLUMBUS Cam Atkinson and Artemi Panarin scored in the
TUESDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Wizards 92, Timberwolves 89 MINNEAPOLIS Otto Porter Jr. hit a 22-foot jumper with 25 seconds
Big contracts, no storm tarps for Puerto Rico
Associated Press WASHINGTON After Hurricane Maria damaged tens of thousands of homes in Puerto
Banks power solid gains for US stocks, more record highs
Associated Press Banks led a broad rally in U.S. stocks Tuesday, lifting the market to a
Police not sure if murder victim was intended target
Death is 23rd homicide of 2017, five ahead of 2016
Top categories
Album of the year: “Awaken, My Love!,” Childish Gambino; “4:44,” Jay-Z; “DAMN.,” Kendrick Lamar;
Tensions rise after N. Korea launches new missile test
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea After 21/2 months of relative peace, North Korea launched
Improved OSU offensive line will be tested by Wisconsin defense
The Badgers’ three-man front anchors the best defense in the nation.
Cocktails for the holidays
Family Features Eggnog Martini and Maple Amaretto Sour are two holiday cocktails that could easily
Retail group: Those using both online, stores spending more
Associated Press NEW YORK A retail trade group estimates that people who shopped both online
Libyan cleared of most serious charges in Benghazi
Libyan cleared of most serious charges in Benghazi WASHINGTON A Libyan militant was convicted
A holiday ham worth celebrating
Family Features Cooks today crave new food inspiration, creative recipes and flavorful dishes, and
Ohio activists push amendments to restore community rights
Associated Press COLUMBUS Activists in Ohio are joining efforts around the country that
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Havana (feat.
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 29
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2017. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for potato
Trump gets blowback for his ‘Pocahontas’ jab at Navajo event
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Families of Native American war veterans and politicians of
Trump pick is winner for now in fight over consumer agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump scored a victory Tuesday when a federal judge
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard Planning Commission, 3 p.m., mayor’s office, city hall, 100 W. Main St.
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
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Kansas 96, Toledo 58 LAWRENCE, KAN. Devonte Graham scored a career-high 35 points,
Delight your holiday guests
Cranberry Rum Brie McCormick Warm Brie cheese topped with spiced cranberry sauce and pecans will
Bannon to campaign for embattled Moore
Associated Press Former White House strategist Steve Bannon told CNN on Tuesday he is going to
Tis the season to sparkle
The holiday season is in full swing now and many Valley residents are planning their holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations. For many, this means the annual purchase of Champagne and Sparkling Wine from around the world.
NFL ROUNDUP More news
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Garoppolo will start against Chicago Bears SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The San
Federated Women’s Club hosts scholarship luncheon
Federated Women’s Club hosts scholarship luncheon
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Dividend declared canfield On Tuesday, the board of directors of the Farmers National Banc Corp.
GOP moves tax measure ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans held together and shoved their signature tax overhaul a
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Tuesday’s results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Lowellville 40, Leetonia 35 LEETONIA Marissa Lellio scored 11 points, with
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