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UPDATE | 4 mayoral contenders at Chamber forum
The candidates say growing and retaining businesses are critical to the future of the city.
Black Monday reaction: Shock and disbelief
Black Monday signalled the demise of a steel-making way of life that had defined and sustained the Mahoning Valley for many generations.
Stories published September 19, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
2 injured in 5-vehicle crash
Two people were transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries suffered in a five-vehicle crash at 1:30 p.m. in a construction zone at the intersection of state Route 164 and Market Street.
Black Monday brought community response, lawyer Staunton Lynd recalls
As the steel industry was being taken away from Youngstown, steelworkers and the community were ready to fight to save thousands of jobs.
Boardman mom jailed after witness says she beat multi-disabled daughter
A township woman is in jail after a Boardman schools bus driver and aide reported seeing the woman beating her 11-year-old special-needs daughter.
Trumbull real estate up 3% after two periods of falling values
The first data coming out of the most recent three-year Trumbull County real-estate reappraisal show an average increase of 3 percent, county Auditor Adrian Biviano says.
4 mayoral candidates explain how they would bring more business to Youngstown
For Youngstown to progress, the four mayoral candidates agree improving the city’s business climate is key.
UPDATE | 7.1 magnitude quake kills 119 as buildings crumble in Mexico
7.1 magnitude quake kills 119 as buildings crumble in Mexico
Boil alert issued for some customers in Jackson Township
Boil alert issued for some customers in Jackson Township
Report: Pa. operator says he tried to stop train before crash
Report: Pa. operator says he tried to stop train before crash
Union Elementary School in Poland has math night Thursday
Union Elementary School in Poland has math night Thursday
Canfield Fair Foundation receives $950K in donations for new Junior Fair Coliseum
Canfield Fair Foundation receives $950K in donations for new Junior Fair Coliseum
Self-driving Uber fleet returns to service following crash
Self-driving Uber fleet returns to service following crash
Judge won't rule yet on psychologist in Hamad case
Judge won't rule yet on psychologist in Hamad case
Senate leader praises revived GOP health law repeal drive
Senate leader praises revived GOP health law repeal drive
Efforts aimed at more Ohio dog breeder regulations move forward
Efforts aimed at more Ohio dog breeder regulations move forward
Ohio State: Dismiss ex-player’s lawsuit over image use
Ohio State: Dismiss ex-player’s lawsuit over image use
White man accused of killing 2 blacks had Hitler speech
White man accused of killing 2 blacks had Hitler speech
Lawyers: Predators targeting NFL concussion victims
Lawyers: Predators targeting NFL concussion victims
3 people charged with inciting riot after Georgia Tech vigil
3 people charged with inciting riot after Georgia Tech vigil
HURRICANE MARIA | Category 5 hurricane slams Dominica, now menaces Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria slams Dominica, now menaces Puerto Rico
Senior Services Advisory Council meets Wednesday afternoon
Senior Services Advisory Council meets Wednesday afternoon
Austintown police investigating attempted abduction of boy
Austintown police investigating attempted abduction of boy
Man and woman treated for opiate overdoses, woman charged on warrant
Man and woman treated for opiate overdoses, woman charged on warrant
Austintown Intermediate School's dads and kids' pizza night is Wednesday
Austintown Intermediate School's dads and kids' pizza night is Wednesday
Ex-Boardman teacher gets 6 months for violating probation
Ex-Boardman teacher gets more time for violating probation
Kent State athlete’s death ruled ’exertional heat stroke’
Kent State athlete’s death ruled ’exertional heat stroke’
Trump lawyer: Senate panel delays private interview
Trump lawyer: Senate panel delays private interview
GOP governors launch ’news’ site critics call propaganda
GOP governors launch ’news’ site critics call propaganda
Adidas overtakes Brand Jordan for No. 2 in US sneaker sales
Adidas overtakes Brand Jordan for No. 2 in US sneaker sales
Poland man gets 3-year sentence in crash that killed friend
Poland man gets three-year sentence in crash that killed friend
Kohl’s to start accepting Amazon returns at some stores
Kohl’s to start accepting Amazon returns at some stores
Boardman woman faces charges after reports she beat disabled child
Boardman woman faces charges after she's seen beating disabled child
Protesters of arrest take over Columbus council meeting
Protesters of arrest take over Columbus council meeting
UPDATE | With police on scene, Youngstown man killed over custody dispute; suspected arrested
Man is city's 14th homicide victim of the year
UPDATE | 4 mayoral contenders at Chamber forum
The candidates say growing and retaining businesses are critical to the future of the city.
GOP lieutenant governor wants to end Ohio Medicaid expansion
GOP lieutenant governor wants to end Ohio Medicaid expansion
Hurricane Maria lashes Dominica, now menaces other islands
Hurricane Maria lashes Dominica, now menaces other islands
AP EXCLUSIVE | Evidence of spills at toxic site during floods
AP EXCLUSIVE | Evidence of spills at toxic site during floods
Post-vigil protest for slain Georgia Tech student; 3 arrests
Post-vigil protest for slain Georgia Tech student; 3 arrests
VFW Post 3538 casino bus trip is Friday
VFW Post 3538 casino bus trip is Friday STRUTHERS VFW Post 3538 Auxiliary will host a casino bus
Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy but keeps stores open
Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy but keeps stores open
YSU faculty negotiators favor report by fact finder
An amended fact-finder’s report may be satisfactory to the Youngstown State University faculty union.
Black Monday reaction: Shock and disbelief
Black Monday signalled the demise of a steel-making way of life that had defined and sustained the Mahoning Valley for many generations.
Boardman Civic Association event highlights 2017 candidates, ballot issues
Civic forum educates public on candidates and ballot issues
Inaugural 'Views and Brews' addresses racism, other issues
Racism, privilege and free speech tackled during City Club forum
Museum brings Valley's steel history to life
Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor keeps the Valley’s steel history alive through comparative conversations, said Marcelle Wilson
Set-piece goals keep Canfield girls soccer unbeaten
Canfield found itself in unfamiliar territory: playing from behind.
Property values remain stable in latest reevaluation
City of Youngstown sees double-digit decline in residential values
Hundley case
Hundley case YOUNGSTOWN Judge Maureen Sweeney Monday approved two motions by a man acting as his
Judiciary considers subpoenas for FBI officials, Manafort
Judiciary considers subpoenas for FBI officials, Manafort WASHINGTON The Senate Judiciary
Maria grows into Category 5 storm
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria intensified into a dangerous Category 5
Judge rules defendant is competent in homicide case
Defendant also faces charges in three other cases
high schools
high schools FOOTBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL DIVISION I 1. Cleveland St. Ignatius (8)4-0
6 immigrants file suit over end of deportation program
Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. Six immigrants brought to the United States as children who
Rookie QB DeShone Kizer says migraine affected him Sunday against Baltimore.
DeShone Kizer gets a migraine headache once or twice a year.
Steelers’ efense talks and plays a good game
The Steelers’ defense fell off beginning in 2013, but Pittsburgh’s rebuilt unit is strong again.
John Mang: MVAC gets off to a solid start
MVAC figures discuss league at Curbstone Coaches luncheon.
Suspect in Boardman clown incident charged with child endangering, inducing panic
Man tells police he chased daughter in clown mask to discipline her
Stafford leads Lions over Giants
Matthew Stafford threw for two TDs and rookie Jamal Agnew broke the game open with an 88-yard punt return.
Violence erupts during campus protest
Associated Press ATLANTA Georgia Tech alerted students to shelter indoors because of violent
Toxic situation
Associated Press PASADENA, Texas The U.S. government received reports of three spills at one of
State Supreme Court justice says Constitution Day is important in the nation’s history
Justice R. Patrick DeWine was at YSU for a moot court event
The Wall can’t keep out hurricanes
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Donald Trump loves it when crowds at his raucous right-wing rallies
Youngstown to sign a three-year contract with its firefighters union
The first pay increase in the proposed deal would take effect Jan. 1, 2019
Black Monday: Let's recall the past, embrace the future
Editorial: We pause to remember that fateful day 40 years ago when Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co.’s Campbell Works
around the horn | Monday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 8, Tigers 3 DETROIT Matt Olson homered, Jed Lowrie drove in three
NFL TV ratings sacked
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons “National Football League TV ratings down 13 percent in Week
Flu shot clinic
Flu shot clinic NORTH LIMA A flu shot clinic provided by the Mahoning County District Board of
Man charged with firing gun out of car
Man charged with firing gun out of car YOUNGSTOWN A man charged with shooting out the window of
Senate to make final push for health care overhaul
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans are revving up a final push to scuttle President
Lights Out fight show to benefit Gary Housteau’s cancer battle
Sportswriter Gary Housteau was diagnosed with cancer in March.
Nielsen says 11.4M watched Emmys
Nielsen says 11.4M watched Emmys NEW YORK The Nielsen company estimated that 11.4 million people
Trump calls for United Nations reform
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS President Donald Trump used his United Nations debut Monday to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1244.890.24 Aqua America, .71
GM workers on strike at Canadian SUV factory
Assoociated Press DETROIT About 2,500 workers at a Canadian General Motors plant that makes the
Parents join Mohip for Coffee with CEO
Parents shared concerns about their children’s education with CEO Krish Mohip Monday morning at William Holmes McGuffey Elementary
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Regional gas prices YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices continued their downward trend this week in Northeast
The top five iTunes songs on the iTunes official music charts for the week ending Sept. 14:
The top five iTunes songs on the iTunes official music charts for the week ending Sept. 14: v “Too
GOP eyes popular tax breaks to finance overhaul
By MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON Republicans straining to find about $1 trillion
Gov. Walker signs $3B Foxconn deal
Associated Press STURTEVANT, Wis. Gov. Scott Walker signed a $3 billion incentive package Monday
Does Trump want to govern?
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication After eight frustrating
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 2 p.m., regular meeting,
Ice craving sign of celiac disease
Q. My wife developed an intense ice craving. She crunched ice relentlessly at home and even when we
Medicare card remake to protect seniors
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) Medicare cards are getting a makeover
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 19
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 19, the 262nd day of 2017. There are 103 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woman charged with child endangering
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a woman Sunday evening on child-endangering charges.
ISLE director speaks to Youngstown Rotary
ISLE director speaks to Youngstown Rotary
Chaney High School Class of 1964 celebrates reunion
Chaney High School Class of 1964 celebrates reunion
Warren closes down house suspected of prostitution in Warren neighborhood
Warren closes down house suspected of prostitution in Warren neighborhood
Study prompts call to examine... Flu vaccine and miscarriage
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that