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Trans chief of women’s program seeks to help all
Megan List, assistant professor and newly appointed Women’s Initiative director at Youngstown State University, talks about what makes her new position special to her.
Stories published September 16, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Video on dads to be shown Tuesday before panel discussion
The Greater Youngstown Community Dialogue On Racism and the Mahoning Youngstown Infant Mortality Coalition is inviting the community to view the video “Dads Do Matter” and to attend a panel discussion involving participants in the video.
Getting taste of outdoors today at Boardman Park celebration
Three-year-old Ella Francis’ aim was to have as much fun as possible, and in more ways than one, she hit the mark.
Austintown BOE candidates field questions at forum today
Two candidates running for Austintown Board of Education participated in a question and answer event Saturday afternoon at Upper Room Ministries, 4009 Elmwood Ave.
Ma'lik Richmond enters game against CCSU
Ma'lik Richmond has played his first downs of football since 2014.
Nicks’ performance was as good as gold
Stevie Nicks recently said she doubts Fleetwood Mac will ever make another album.
McCaster's career run has Penguins ahead
Tevin McCaster's longest run has Youngstown State up on Central Connecticut State
Ma'lik Richmond dressed for football team against Central Connecticut State
Ma'lik Richmond is in uniform on Saturday.
YSU appeal of allowing Richmond to play Saturday denied
Look for Ma’lik Richmond to be with Youngstown State University’s team today against Central Connecticut State University.
Poland’s rapid start too much for Howland
The undefeated Poland High School football team had just put the finishing touches on an impressive 30-7 win over Howland when head coach Ryan Williams was asked where this puts the team.
Steubenville rallies past Boardman
Boardman has come a long way in a single offseason, but there’s more work to be done if the Spartans wish to become a state powerhouse.
Ohio introduces new opioid prescription guidelines for acute pain
Mahoning County officials hope new prescribing guidelines will help curb area epidemic
Lakeview’s defense bends, but does not break against Hubbard
Zach Rogers was 14 of 23 for 206 yards, including a 36-yard TD pass to Noah Olejnik.
Youngstown library debuts new career/job center
Center aims to help individuals and potentially organizations in training and preparing for jobs
Campbell police seize 56 pot plants
Charges are expected Monday after police served a search warrant at a city home and discovered a suspected marijuana-growing operation.
Royal letdown: KC ends Tribe’s streak at 22
The Indians can return to clinching their division and playoff preparations. Their historic winning streak is, well, history.
Youngstown schools expand after-school program for K-8
Dinner and a healthy snack as well as busing home will be provided by the school district and it’s all free to families.
Turnovers ruin Mooney’s upset bid vs. SVSM
The Cardinals rallied from a 21-0 deficit, but ran out of time.
Canfield student pens second book
Vince Patierno is a junior at Canfield High School. His second book, “This Is Not Real Life,” will be published in December.
Shatner discusses ‘Khan’ and new projects
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES As “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” marks
Record Reviews
Foo Fighters Album: “Concrete and Gold” Grade: B+ When it was learned the Foo Fighters had
After long hiatus, actress Michelle Pfeiffer is back in ‘Mother!’ As sharp as ever
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK When Michelle Pfeiffer first read Darren Aronofsky’s
Man facing federal charges of selling fatal dose of drugs to Warren woman
John G. Simer II, 38, of Maryland Avenue Northeast in Warren was arraigned Friday in federal court on charges he sold heroin that resulted in the overdose death of a Warren woman March 20.
Bankruptcy heads off sheriff sale on former Warren Packard Electric buildings
Maximus III Properties, the Girard company that owns the former Packard Electric facilities on Dana and Griswold streets, has filed for bankruptcy, heading off two sheriff’s sales for the properties.
Trans chief of women’s program seeks to help all
Megan List, assistant professor and newly appointed Women’s Initiative director at Youngstown State University, talks about what makes her new position special to her.
MA’LIK POLL
Opinion: MA’LIK POLL Should Ma’lik Richmond play for YSU versus Central Connecticut University today? Take
MORE PREP RESULTS
FRIDAY’S RESULT TENNIS MARLINGTON 5, WEST BRANCH 0 SINGLES — Lettie Mitchell (M) def. Marina
Steelers’ Dupree clear, Tuitt questionable vs. Vikings
Pittsburgh defensive end Stephon Tuitt’s left biceps is healing and he may be ready to play against Minnesota on Sunday.
Dangers linger as Florida recovery picks up momentum
Associated Press MIAMI Nearly a week after Hurricane Irma walloped Florida, the recovery
Planetarium shows will take guests into space
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The Westminster College Planetarium season opens Sept. 30 with
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Open interviews Shepherd of the Valley is having open interviews at its communities in Poland, 301
METRO DIGEST || Locked out
Locked out YOUNGSTOWN The co-owner of Extreme Machines of East Dennick Avenue reported Friday
Buckeyes look to fix problems vs. Army
Ohio State players likely will be a little cranky when Army visits for the first time this afternoon.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Fowl play: Dutch man imprisoned for stealing plastic duck THE HAGUE, Netherlands
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Home invaders can drive you batty
“Scott! There’s a bird in the house!” I was still in bed, and Linda’s voice sounded urgent, but not
Canine Carnival set in Boardman
Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman Park will host a Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival, a free family-
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin Kline, 26, of 3980 Fox Haven Drive,
ON THE LINKS | Friday’s professional golf result
BMW CHAMPIONSHIP LAKE FOREST, ILL. Marc Leishman has a short memory when it comes to golf,
Gun show
Gun show West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, will have a gun
Popular Lake Erie fish are plentiful
Walleyes and yellow perch, the two species that contribute to Lake Erie’s acknowledgement as one of
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: The orchestra, led by
State unemployment rate up in August
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in August 2017, up from 5.2 percent in July 2017.
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week:
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges this week: Tiawan Clinkscale,
New firefighters
New firefighters YOUNGSTOWN Four new firefighters will be sworn in at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the
Harvey sends US industrial production down most in 8 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. industrial output plunged 0.9 percent in August, the most in
Deliberations stretch on in Slender Man case
Deliberations stretch on in Slender Man case Jurors were still trying to decide whether a
S&P 500 tops 2,500 mark as tech and bank stocks climb
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks edged higher Friday as technology companies and banks
UN condemns N. Korea’s ‘provocative’ missile test
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned North Korea’s
Lawsuit alleges guards arranged fights in jail
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal lawsuit alleges that guards in an Ohio juvenile detention
Judge says Sessions can’t deny grant money for sanctuary cities
Associated Press CHICAGO Attorney General Jeff Sessions can’t follow through – at least for now
Vatican diplomat recalled amid child-porn investigation
Associated Press VATICAN CITY A high-ranking priest working in the Vatican’s embassy in
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 16
Today is Saturday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2017. There are 106 days left in the year.
Saturn spacecraft makes fiery, final dive
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA’s Cassini spacecraft disintegrated in the skies
Meghan Welsh, Tommy Cichon to wed next week
Meghan Welsh, Tommy Cichon to wed next week
Bunishes’ golden anniversary is celebrated
Bunishes’ golden anniversary is celebrated
Audra Jones and Charles Olesky are engaged
Audra Jones and Charles Olesky are engaged
Massillon 42, Ursuline 13
Massillon 42, Ursuline 13 MASSILLON The Tigers’ passing tandem of Aiden Longwell-to-Austin
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
AREA SCORES Akron SVSM 27, Cardinal Mooney 21 Alliance 49, West Branch 46 Austintown Fitch 35,
SPORTS digest
YSU soccer team falls to Wright State Dayton The Youngstown State women’s soccer team dropped
Expert declares qualified end to water crisis in Flint
Associated Press DETROIT An expert who has warned about dangerous lead levels in the drinking
US businesses increase stockpiles
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. businesses increased their stockpiles in July, but at a slower
Commandment signs popping up across Pennsylvania township
Associated Press NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa. To Shawn Teamann, posting a sign of the Ten Commandments
Fitch ground game chews up winless Harding
Jakari Lumsden, Joey Zielinski and Randy Smith all rushed for at least 100 yards.