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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
HURRICAN IRMA | Poor had few options; those with good social networks more often stay put
Carl Roberts has Chinese food, a case of water and a million-dollar view in his 17th floor Gulf front condo — all he needs, he says, to weather the massive storm coming straight at him.
Living Treasures welcomes baby giraffe
Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, 268 Fox Road, welcomed the first giraffe calf to be born in western Pennsylvania in many years at 5:31 p.m. Aug. 27.
Area artists, writers network at today's Youngstown Indie Creators Expo
The third annual Youngstown Indie Creators Expo attracted artists from the area who wanted to rub elbows and network with like-minded people who see no reason why the Mahoning Valley can’t be the birthplace for everything from original comics to independent movies.
HURRICANE IRMA | Cuba, St. Martin torn, animals moved, no water deliveries, Gulf, SE at risk, Jose coming
Hurricane Irma hammered Cuba and marched toward the Florida Keys today with punishing winds and rain. Irma had winds of 125 mph (200 kph) and it was expected to regain strength over warmer waters before hitting the Keys Sunday
Kristyn Pristov, Kevin Heagerty to wed in October
Kristyn Pristov, Kevin Heagerty to wed in October
The Palazzos celebrate 50th with their family
The Palazzos celebrate 50th with their family
Megan Palmer, Michael Calautti plan fall nuptials
Megan Palmer, Michael Calautti plan fall nuptials
Remembrances of Harry Meshel shared at today's funeral
Friends and family remembered former state Sen. Harry Meshel at his funeral as a selfless elected official who did great things for the Mahoning Valley.
HURRICANE IRMA | Forecasters say prime target now Tampa, not Miami
With the window closing fast for anyone wanting to escape, Irma hurtled toward Florida with 125 mph winds Saturday on a new projected track that could put the Tampa area — not Miami — in the crosshairs.
YSU blanks Robert Morris
Youngstown State lost starting quarterback Hunter Wells, but not the game against Robert Morris.
YSU gets another field goal against RMU
Youngstown State tacks on another field goal to keep the lead against Robert Morris.
At funeral, Harry Meshel lauded as accomplished Mahoning Valley politician
The former state senator and YSU trustee died Monday at 93.
YSU shuts out Robert Morris in first half
Youngstown State lost starting quarterback Hunter Wells, but maintains the lead against Robert Morris.
YSU's Wells questionable as Penguins lead RMU
Hunter Wells' status is unclear, but the Penguins still lead.
Friends of the library to meet Monday
Friends of the library to meet Monday BOARDMAN Friends of the Boardman Library will meet at 9:30
Sebring ex-water director’s lawyer to put OEPA on trial
In a small-town courthouse here, former water-department operator James V. Bates is scheduled to go on trial Nov. 6 on charges he failed to timely notify Sebring water customers of excessive amounts of lead in their drinking water.
Mitchell takes over for Wildcats
Willie Mitchell finished the night with four rushing touchdowns and 213 yards on 19 carries.
Youngstown teachers union files grievance against CEO
Union president says said he and the administration never agreed upon this change
East Palestine gets back in win column
East Palestine took its winless angst out on Campbell in a 53-26 victory Friday night
Ex-Valley residents in Fla. to ride it out
Those in Jacksonville, Naples and Parrish are preparing to weather the Category 5 storm.
Raiders can’t keep up with Tigers
Perhaps it was a bad omen when the paper hoop the Warren G. Harding Raiders run through when they sprint out of the locker room split in half.
Two-time defending champions crush Ursuline
Ursuline head coach Larry Kempe knew that Akron Hoban would try to use their size and speed to try to impose their will on the Irish early and often.
Brookfield animal activist finds optimism in Texas rescue efforts
Few of the saved animals were microchipped, Cooke said.
Canfield’s Fiorenza dominates Chardon
Vinny Fiorenza accounted for 411 — or 89.9 percent — of the Cardinals’ 457 yards of offense and was a part of three of their touchdowns.
Fire Fox Cafe brings comfort, culture to Boardman
The new hookah cafe is located on California Avenue.
Franco doubles up in seedy ‘Deuce’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK You don’t have to look far to find a New Yorker
‘The Orville,’ a new series from ‘Family Guy’ creator, will surprise Seth’s space odyssey
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “The Orville” could prove doubly surprising for
Local filmmakers compete for funding
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Film Initiative, a local organization of filmmakers,
1 of 3 who smuggled 25 pounds of coke into Warren gets 30 years
Cleveland, 47, was found guilty during a trial in February before U.S. Judge Donald Nugent of cocaine possession and distribution. He was also ordered to forfeit $111,020 in cash.
METRO DIGEST || Man gets 34th license suspension
Man gets 34th license suspension YOUNGSTOWN An Austintown man who has 33 open suspensions on his
METRO DIGEST || Park meetings
Park meetings CANFIELD The nature education standing committee to the Mill Creek MetroParks
Many pay respects to former Sen. Harry Meshel
State Reps. Michael O’Brien, left, and John Boccieri walk into calling hours at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home Friday night for former state Sen. Harry Meshel.
First fish nothing to overlook
As bass go, the first fish of the morning was nothing special. But the fact is, that unremarkable
Record Reviews
Neil Young Album: “Hitchhiker” Grade: A In 1976, Neil Young walked into a Malibu recording
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Elyse Kunzer and Daniel Ferreri, Struthers, boy, Sept.
Delphi layoffs coming
Twenty-six workers will be laid off at Delphi Plant 11 on Sept. 18 to reduce costs, a union official says.
Tourism, agriculture businesses brace for impact of Irma
Associated Press After knocking down parts of the vital tourism industry in the Caribbean,
Meet some common spiders
Fall is in the air. On Thursday morning, the thermometer dipped to 46 degrees. Everywhere I look, I
Penguins look to avoid ‘trap game’ against RMU
YSU’s home opener is at 2 p.m. today against Robert Morris.
ON THE LINKS Friday’s professional golf results
LPGA TECH CHAMPIONSHIP INDIANAPOLIS Lydia Ko shot an 8-under 64 on Friday to join Lexi Thompson
Suzanne Davis and Justin Brown to wed in 2018
Suzanne Davis and Justin Brown to wed in 2018
Hurricane Irma bears down on Fla.
Associated Press MIAMI Irma trained its sights on Florida, and officials warned more than 5
Pope prays for Colombian victims and ex-fighters
Pope prays for Colombian victims and ex-fighters VILLAVICENCIO, Colombia Pope Francis brought
Winds, fire, floods and quakes: Nutty run of nature
Associated Press WASHINGTON With four big hurricanes, a powerful earthquake and wildfires, it
S. Korea braces for another possible N. Korea missile test
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea South Korea is closely watching North Korea over the
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced. NBC’s “Meet the
Back to school event
Back to school event YOUNGSTOWN Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., and the Jericho
Fla. animals coming to Ohio shelters
Associated Press COLUMBUS Animal rescue groups are transporting more than 160 cats and dogs from
High court should preserve HIV-assault law in Ohio
Editorial: Is Ohio’s state law requiring HIV-positive individuals to disclose that status to a partner before
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Columbiana Street Fair, noon to 11 p.m.: The event calls itself
Survey reveals white Christians now a minority
Associated Press NEW YORK The share of Americans who identify as white and Christian has dropped
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A lesson from the storm
Opinion: KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ Andrews McMeel Syndicate They are “A people for others,” it says outside St.
Tales of inspiration in Houston give way to reality of concrete
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON It was all so very brave, the way
Owners discover home is 19th-century log cabin
Columbus Dispatch DUBLIN, Ohio Home renovations can yield surprises. But few are as big as the
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 8
Today is Friday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2017. There are 114 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Death toll rises to at least 61 in Mexico earthquake
Associated Press MEXICO CITY One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Mexico
Audit: US misuses taxpayer cash for California water project
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The U.S. Interior Department improperly contributed $85 million
Equifax breach: Criticism from lawmakers, what people can do
Associated Press NEW YORK There’s no way around it: The news from credit reporting company
Deal with Trump, retirements have Dems riding higher
Associated Press WASHINGTON Relegated for months to playing defense, congressional Democrats
Can Oklahoma avenge last year’s blowout by Buckeyes?
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield clearly recalls the blowout in Norman when Ohio State came to town a year ago.
US stocks waver again as energy companies fall
Associated Press NEW YORK Technology and energy companies skidded Friday while banks and
Fitch gets its offense going vs. Louisville
Austintown Fitch couldn’t afford to fall to 0-3 to start the year.
Latest Line
Latest Line SFlbMLB National League FavoriteOdds (O/U)Underdog ST. LOUIS9-10 (8)Pittsburgh
Men’s Night Out ox roast
Men’s Night Out ox roast Poland The New Middletown Farmers and Sportsmen’s Club, 3341 E. Calla
Dousing Mother Earth with toxins
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords For many years, genetically engineered crops were said to be
Sweet! Indians rout Orioles for 16th
Indians rout Orioles for 16th straight win Associated Press CLEVELAND On the road or on their
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
Kroger rides out a storm competitive and meteorological
Associated Press NEW YORK Intense competition forcing price cuts at all grocers dragged on
Browns to join police, military in pregame show of unity
Cleveland’s players also will run onto the field before their season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers with emergency workers and military personnel.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Florida residents get help from AT&T YOUNGSTOWN As Hurricane Irma continues to make its way
SPORTS digest
YSU women’s soccer falls on late goal YPSILANTI, MICH. Eastern Michigan’s Nicole Remedios
NCAA ROUNDUP
NCAA ROUNDUP No. 11 Oklahoma State 44, South Alabama 7 MOBILE, ALA. Mason Rudolph passed
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