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UPDATE | Pair sought after car crashes into Warren home
The vehicle failed to navigate a curve in Tod Avenue as it headed south, rolling over, then hitting a wooden porch, which was left in ...
Canfield Presbyterian Church’s restored stain glass glows anew
The church had most of its decades-old, stained-glass windows restored or replaced in a renovation that started in January.
Stories published October 17, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Potential Hamad jurors' concerns focused on danger to innocents
Despite the impression one might get from reading the politically charged commentary on the internet about the Nasser Hamad aggravated murder case, potential jurors questioned about it over the past five days had more practical concerns.
Youngstown-Mahoning library board taps Phoenix woman for librarian
Aimee Fifarek said leading a public library system has been a goal of hers, and the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County provides the right opportunity.
Poland, YSU grad's software being used to teach Poland students
Just a few years ago, Cameron Dinopoulos was a student at Poland Seminary High School. Now, the 22-year-old’s work will be used in classrooms at PSHS to help students learn.
Educator excellence awards highlight successes not recognized by state
Educators were awarded for capitalizing on opportunities to teach students beyond the confines of the classroom Tuesday at the Eastern Ohio Education Partnership’s Excellence Awards ceremony at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Warren native survives "Voice" sing-off round through last-second reprieve
Dennis Drummond, the Warren, Ohio, native who is competing on NBC’s “The Voice,” lost in his head-to-head sing-off tonight but was given a stunning last-second reprieve and will continue his run.
Celtcs' Hayward suffers gruesome injury
Boston Celtics star forward Gordon Hayward had to be carted off of the court in the season opener with a broken left ankle.
Pa. restaurant pays workers nearly $400,000 in back pay, damages
Pa. restaurant pays workers nearly $400,000 in back pay, damages
Maryland man indicted for hate crime in student's slaying
Maryland man indicted for hate crime in student's slaying
State senator from northwest Ohio resigns abruptly
State senator from northwest Ohio resigns abruptly
NFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issues
NFL players, owners hold 'constructive' talks on issues
ADDICTED VALLEY | Last opioid meeting tonight in Struthers; public invited
Local news outlets invited community members to discuss opioid epidemic
LeBron questionable to face Irving, Celtics in Cavs’ opener
LeBron questionable to face Irving, Celtics in Cavs’ opener
Planning commission recommends West Side site for selling medical marijuana
Youngstown Planning Commission recommends site for selling medical marijuana on West Side
Attorney threatens to sue Ohio State over white nationalist
Attorney threatens to sue Ohio State over white nationalist
Judge mulls challenge to charge in pregnant woman overdose
Judge mulls challenge to charge in pregnant woman overdose
BULLETIN | Federal judge blocks 3rd Trump travel ban order
Fed judge blocks third Trump travel ban order
Appeals court tosses $72 million award in talcum powder case
Appeals court tosses $72 million award in talcum powder case
Police union to represent Euclid officer seen punching man on video
Police union to represent Euclid officer seen punching man on video
GOP senator says deal set on payments to health insurers
GOP senator says deal set on payments to health insurers
Hamad trial will be in Trumbull County with enough jurors chosen
Hamad trial will be in Trumbull County with enough jurors chosen
Pittsburgh diocese settles suit over birth control mandate
Pittsburgh diocese settles suit over birth control mandate
A USA Today editor returning to Cincinnati newspaper
A USA Today editor returning to Cincinnati newspaper
UK intelligence chief says terror threat is worst of career
UK intelligence chief says terror threat is worst of career
Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lawrence reveal Hollywood abuse
Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lawrence reveal Hollywood abuse
Trump to call families of slain soldiers, questions Obama
Trump to call families of slain soldiers, questions Obama
Boardman police search home for suspected drug activity
Boardman police search home for suspected drug activity
Trump issues warning to McCain after senator's tough speech
Trump issues warning to McCain after senator's tough speech
Bannon boosts Flake challenger, snubs Trump plea to back off
Bannon boosts Flake challenger, snubs Trump plea to back off
Boston College investigates after Black Lives Matter posters defaced
Boston College investigates after Black Lives Matter posters defaced
Medical marijuana grower gets green light in Pennsylvania
Medical marijuana grower gets green light in Pennsylvania
325-pound Fla. woman charged with killing girl by sitting on her
325-pound Fla. woman charged with killing girl by sitting on her
Car crashes into school bus this morning in Boardman
Car crashes into Boardman school bus this morning
2 people killed in evening wrong-way crash in Centerville
2 people killed in evening wrong-way crash in Centerville
New fires break out in California as wine country fires dim
New fires break out in California as wine country fires dim
Markets Right Now: Mixed start for stocks on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Mixed start for stocks on Wall Street
Ohio Turnpike inspectors check out snow-clearing equipment in Canfield
Ohio Turnpike inspectors check out snow-clearing equipment in Canfield
Youngstown cops find shell casings near South Side gas station
Youngstown cops find shell casings near South Side gas station
2 escape injury after botched YouTube stunt near train in Ohio
2 escape injury after botched YouTube stunt near train in Ohio
Ohio Turnpike plans alerts system for tech-connected cars
Ohio Turnpike plans alerts system for tech-connected cars
Austintown woman gets jail term for trying to smuggle drugs into Trumbull County jail
Austintown woman gets jail term for trying to smuggle drugs into Trumbull County jail
Trump: Drug czar nominee, Rep. Marino, withdrawing his name
Trump: Drug czar nominee, Rep. Marino, withdrawing his name
Lawyer: Exclude Ohio mom’s killing admission due to no translator
Lawyer: Exclude Ohio mom’s killing admission due to no translator
UPDATE | Pair sought after car crashes into Warren home
The vehicle failed to navigate a curve in Tod Avenue as it headed south, rolling over, then hitting a wooden porch, which was left in a pile of lumber.
Library board offers director post to Phoenix candidate
Library board offers director post to Phoenix candidate
Syrian commander says Syria’s Raqqa is free from IS
Syrian commander says Syria’s Raqqa is free from IS
After Kirkuk, Kurdish forces pull out of more areas in Iraq
After Kirkuk, Kurdish forces pull out of more areas in Iraq
Western Pennsylvania county third to sue over opioid issue
Western Pennsylvania county third to sue over opioid issue
Man found shot several times this morning on the South Side
Man found shot several times this morning on the South Side
No life-threatening injuries in Gustavus plane crash
No life-threatening injuries in Gustavus plane crash
Warriors-Cavs rematch seems quite likely
New-look Rockets and Celtics will provide first tests for NBA’s best
Canfield Presbyterian Church’s restored stain glass glows anew
The church had most of its decades-old, stained-glass windows restored or replaced in a renovation that started in January.
Judge homers; Yanks blast Astros in Bronx
Frazier also hit a three-run shot as New York reduces Houston lead to 2-1
Three groups discussed their plans to sell medical marijuana in Youngstown
The state will decide who will get licenses
Poland schools seek five-year renewal of emergency operating levy
Schools levy generates $2.3 million annually
Former traffic department worker accuses Youngstown of gender discrimination
Lawsuit outlines alleged discriminatory behavior, requests compensation
Two art exhibitions open at the Hoyt
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Hoyt Center for the Arts is closing the 2017 season with two
Testimony expected to begin Monday in Nasser Hamad trial
Testimony expected to begin Monday in Nasser Hamad trial
Death toll rises to 300 in bombing
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia More than 300 people were killed in the weekend truck
Better weather aids effort against wildfires
Associated Press SANTA ROSA, Calif. The winds eased, some of the smoke began to clear and the
Bergdahl pleads guilty to deserting his post
Associated Press FORT BRAGG, N.C. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was captured and held by the
Elton John plans last ‘Million Dollar Piano’ show in May
Elton John plans last ‘Million Dollar Piano’ show in May LAS VEGAS Elton John will be pushing
CALL of DUTY
Associated Press WASHINGTON For U.S. presidents, meeting the families of military personnel
Arson listed as cause of Warren bar fire
It is the second time in two weeks a Warren bar was deliberately set aflame
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Downtown bar open YOUNGSTOWN Whistle & Keg at the corner of Phelps and Federal streets downtown
Library meeting
Library meeting YOUNGSTOWN The board of trustees for the Public Library of Youngstown and
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MONDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Four Mahoning Valley football teams are in this
NFL owners, union meet today here goes
League’s policy on standing for the national anthem will be discussed
Billionaire loophole remains open
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords These are hard times for America’s gold miners. They’re scrambling
Burgan, Branch Street partner to help build home
Whenever a customer purchases the El Salvador coffee from Branch Street, $1 per bag and a quarter per cup goes to the building of a Habitat home in Boardman
UAW backs Sen. Brown after some unions left Dems in 2016
UAW backs Sen. Brown after some unions left Dems in 2016 AP Photo NYHK102 Eds: Updates with
Netflix sinking deeper into debt
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO Netflix is sinking deeper into debt in
Ex-deputy pleads guilty in shooting death
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio A former deputy sheriff who was acquitted in the fatal shooting
Tips on Halloween sweets
Tips on Halloween sweets LIBERTY The Corydon Palmer Dental Society, which represents dentists in
Pence’s calming influence
Opinion: If a metaphor could be used for this White House, it might be a two-sided coin with President Trump
$10.5 million in roadwork coming to I-680
Bridge replacement and maintenance scheduled for 2018 through 2021
Stop muscle cramps
Q. I read in your column that pickle juice can ease muscle cramps. I tried olive juice and found it
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Coitsville Township trustees, 7 p.m., town hall, 3711 McCartney Road.
Republicans suddenly decide sex harassment is very bad
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Wow, isn’t it amazing how the GOP and Donald Trump Jr. are
Today
Today vCeltics at Cavaliers, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, 8 p.m. TV/radio: TNT; WNIO-AM 1390.
Trump, McConnell: No matter what people say, we’re friends
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell reaffirmed their alliance of
Search continues for missing boater
Search continues for missing boater BAZETTA The Ohio Department of Natural Resources searched
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1248.280.57 Aqua America, .71
Scientists witness cosmic collision
Associated Press WASHINGTON It was a faint signal, but it told of one of the most violent acts
nhl roundup | Monday’s game
Lightning 3, Red Wings 2 DETROIT Nikita Kucherov scored his second goal of the game with 18:13
Trump’s attack on media is an assault on democracy
Editorial: Rule by intimidation and edict are the hallmarks of a dictatorship, which is why President Donald
Purdy’s goal is swimming titles for YSU
Coach wants to make Penguins a priority for top area athletes
Police department creates dirt-bike unit
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Police Department has added dirt bikes to its fleet to
YEARS AGO FOR OCT. 17
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2017. There are 75 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Around the world, millions die suffering Opioid gap
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON Nearly 26 million people around the world die
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Portugal. The Man: Tonight on
Press Day progression
Communication and journalism students at Youngstown State University showcased their majors to show local high-school students in the importance of news
Poland Schools | About the levy The Poland Local School District seeks a five-year renewal of an emergency operating levy that generates $2,297,755 annually.
The levy was first passed in 2003. Emergency levies are for a fixed amount. With current property
YSU’s Blanco named Horizon player of week
YSU’s Blanco named Horizon player of week YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State senior libero Lauren
Woods and words – perfect combination for hiker/author
By LUGENE PEZZUTO New Castle News NEW CASTLE, Pa. Some mothers coax their kids to bed by
Surplus food
Surplus food East Side Crime Watch, Halloween giveaway for children age 2 to 12, Wick Park, 260
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