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Tyler center panel, audience recall Black Monday
Mary Ann O'Neil of Youngstown looks at her shirt during a Black Monday forum at Tyler History Center Tuesday night. Her husband, John O'Neil, lost ...
Stories published September 20, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley Jews mark New Year 5778 tonight
Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish new year, is marked by the sounding of the shofar, a ram’s horn, that serves as a call to repent for sin and seek God’s forgiveness.
Littlejohn daughters defend their dad after arraignment
The shock that the family of Louis Littlejohn showed Wednesday as he was arraigned in municipal court on an aggravated murder charge was clearly palpable.
Campbell business rose from ashes of old mill
Andy Kostecki would get an eerie feeling when he went into the skeletons of former steel mills.
Developer proposing winery for Warren riverfront
Developer Mark Marvin has acted on his vision of a downtown Warren full of vibrant living and recreational opportunities.
Regional airport consultant explains Allegiant's departure
The aviation consultant for Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport gave a statistic-laden analysis providing a persuasive explanation for why Allegiant Air is ending its flights here in January after 11 years.
YSU, faculty talks continue, but agreement near
Youngstown State University’s faculty union and administration will continue contract negotiations another day, but both sides say they are closer to an agreement on a new three-year faculty contract.
Bernie Casey, pro football player turned actor, dies
Bernie Casey, pro football player turned actor, dies
Youngstown CEO urges wider community input with multiple programs
Community input goes a long way in Youngstown City Schools, said CEO Krish Mohip during his Wednesday evening CEO Update Meeting.
Youngstown council approves possible expansion of East Side chill-can plant under construction
City council approved legislation that could lead to an expansion of the $20 million East Side chill-can plant under construction.
Warren woman charged in Austintown with soliciting sex
Police arrested a Warren woman Wednesday afternoon on charges of soliciting sex through a classified ads website.
Daniel Blasco charged with promoting prostitution
Daniel J. Blasco, 62, was arraigned Wednesday in Warren Municipal Court on felony promoting prostitution and remains in the county jail in lieu of $100,000 bond.
Poland high school lure students to lunch with deli bar
Jake Rutana, a sophomore student at Poland Seminary High School, never used to buy his lunch at school.
Boil-water alert lifted for some customers in Jackson Township
Boil-water alert lifted for some water customers in Jackson Township
UPDATE | YSU trustees, faculty closer to new pact
YSU trustees reject fact finder's report for the faculty union contract
2 cases of Legionnaire’s disease have ties to Ohio State
2 cases of Legionnaire’s disease have ties to Ohio State
Lewis to winless Bengals: Next job lost will be yours
Lewis to winless Bengals: Next job lost will be yours
MEXICO QUAKE | Mexicans dig through collapsed buildings as quake kills 225
MEXICO QUAKE | Mexicans dig through collapsed buildings as quake kills 225
Warren woman arrested in Austintown for soliciting sex
Warren woman arrested in Austintown for soliciting sex
Canfield, Struthers team up to ‘Red Out’ heart disease and stroke
It will be a sea of red when the Canfield Cardinals host the Struthers Wildcats this Friday.
Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty in escape, fraud cases
Polygamous sect leader pleads guilty in escape, fraud cases
UPDATE | GOP senator defends health bill against Kimmel’s attacks
Cassidy promotes bill meant to replace Obamacare
Ohio bill moves to cut notification penalty on concealed-carry
Bill moves to cut notification penalty on concealed-carry
Lawyers: Trial into police shooting one of ’perspective’
Lawyers: Trial into police shooting one of ’perspective’
Government seeks prison time for Weiner in sexting case
Government seeks prison time for Weiner in sexting case
Feds in Ohio to prosecute alleged overseas drug traffickers
Feds in Ohio to prosecute alleged overseas drug traffickers
Frontier Airlines drops third route from Pittsburgh airport
Frontier Airlines drops third route from Pittsburgh airport
Boxer LaMotta, immortalized in 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95
Boxer LaMotta, immortalized in 'Raging Bull,' dies at 95
Trial opens for man accused of plotting to behead blogger
Trial opens for man accused of plotting to behead blogger
El Paso Times editor resigns in effort to save newsroom jobs
El Paso Times editor resigns in effort to save newsroom jobs
Witnesses yelled ’he can’t hear’ before police shooting
Witnesses yelled ’he can’t hear’ before shooting
Man gets prison term for killing wife by setting her on fire
Man gets prison term for killing wife by setting her on fire
HURRICANE MARIA | Storm hits Puerto Rico after slamming Dominica
HURRICANE MARIA | Storm hits Puerto Rico after slamming Dominica
Filing: Auto training center funds laundered through hospice
Filing: Auto training center funds laundered through hospice
Judge: Inmate drug reaction wasn’t enough to stop execution
Judge: Inmate drug reaction wasn’t enough to stop execution
AP EXCLUSIVE | Clinton book has sold more than 300,000 copies
AP Exclusive: Clinton book has sold more than 300,000 copies
US home sales off 1.7 pct., hurt by Harvey and low supply
US home sales off 1.7 pct., hurt by Harvey and low supply
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher in early trading
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher in early trading
Police: 3 used obits to steal from cars at funeral homes
Police: 3 used obits to steal from cars at funeral homes
Ohio police say 3 dead in crash after fleeing traffic stop
Ohio police say 3 dead in crash after fleeing traffic stop
Sporty driving could disable Chrysler minivan seat belt
Sporty driving could disable Chrysler minivan seat belt
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Palmy Chapter 114, Order of the Eastern Star at the Deerfield Masonic Hall, 2380 S. R.
St. Nicholas School will host dinner
St. Nicholas School will host dinner STRUTHERS Mom’s and Dad’s Club at St. Nicholas School will
Indians beat Angels 6-3 for 25th win in 26 games
Jay Bruce had a triple and a double among his three hits and Austin Jackson singled four times.
McDonald drives through to two Suburban League titles
McDonald’s Malina Mitchell and Howland’s Vinny Mauri were the individual winners.
Steel loss continues into 2000s
RG Steel union leaders recall loss of steel Valley.
Canfield, South Range atop regions in football ratings
The first computer ratings of the season were released Tuesday.
Lawyer recalls effort to keep steel alive
Staughton Lynd tells the story of the effort to keep Youngstown’s main industry going.
SPORTS DIGEST || Boardman’s Pikunas wins, sets Akron marks
Freshman Jacinta Pikunas won her first collegiate tournament and set three program records as the University of Akron women’s golf team concluded the Ball State Cardinal Classic in Yorktown, Ind., with a third-place finish.
Mom arrested after reported assault on 11-year-old disabled daughter
Shermelle Tindell, 28, of Cook Avenue was charged with domestic violence and endangering children. The latter charge is a felony.
Browns WR Coleman placed on IR
The No. 15 overall pick in the 2016 draft can return to practice in six weeks.
Wheaton football players accused in 2016 hazing face felony charges
Chris Spielman’s son, Noah, among students sought on arrest warrants.
Youngstown candidates: Improving business climate key to progress
The four talked about business growth and retention at a chamber candidates forum.
3-year Trumbull reappraisal showing 3% increase in property values
That may seem like a modest increase, but compared to the 5 percent drop during the 2014 reappraisal and 7.5 percent drop in 2011, the most recent three-year period is “a really great thing,” said Marlin Palich, general manager of Northwood Realty Services of Ohio.
I love animated GIFs
I’ve been using Twitter for the better part of 8 years. In all honestly, it’s been a love-hate
Woman overdoses in nursing home parking lot
In August, same woman told police she ‘needed’ to get arrested to get help.
Final pretrial paves way for Nasser Hamad trial Oct. 13
Judge Ronald J. Rice of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court ruled it is too soon for him to decide whether a psychologist will be able to testify on Hamad’s behalf.
Growth in Canfield property values, stability in Austintown, Boardman
Additional data from this year’s property reevaluation shows a growing Canfield
Tyler center panel, audience recall Black Monday
Mary Ann O'Neil of Youngstown looks at her shirt during a Black Monday forum at Tyler History Center Tuesday night. Her husband, John O'Neil, lost his job as a steel worker as a result of Black Monday. She recalled the difficulties and tough times her family experienced after her husband lost his job.
Throw the ultimate tailgate, food lineup is key
Football season is back, and that means it’s time to stock up on all the tailgating essentials.
METRO DIGEST || Sing Peace Around the World
Singing for peace YOUNGSTOWN The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley will be participating
PROPERTY REVALUATIONS
PROPERTY REVALUATIONS The Mahoning County auditor released tentative results from the latest
Amid gloomy economic data, hunger tightens grip on area
Editorial: Tuesday’s disheartening report from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showing already
AROUND THE HORN Recaps of Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Royals 2 TORONTO Marcus Stroman pitched seven innings to win for
Poland man receives three years in aggravated vehicular homicide
Man killed his best friend in drunken-driving crash
METRO DIGEST || 18 overdoses in Trumbull County
18 overdoses in Trumbull County WARREN Trumbull County has seen 18 overdoses in the past 24
Man, woman received opiate-reversal drug, woman charged on warrant
Kristy Serrecchio and a man were taken to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Hurricane Maria takes aim at Puerto Rico
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria barreled toward Puerto Rico on Tuesday
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Real-estate classes YOUNGSTOWN People who wish to obtain licensure as an Ohio real- estate
Gilbert, Watts added to Pittsburgh’s injury list
Two weeks in and Mike Tomlin’s problems are of the NFL first-world variety.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s results & polls
FOOTBALL Computer ratings Division I Region 1 1. Cle. St. Ignatius (4-0) 12.775 2.
Walgreens, Rite Aid trim store purchase deal
Associated Press Walgreens and Rite Aid have finally devised a deal between the nation’s largest
Sweet seasonal treats
Family Features Crisp fall days call for flavorful desserts that warm you from the inside out.
Think outside the lunchbox
Family Features Eating the same thing every day can make lunch seem so “blah.” Now’s the perfect
In stark UN speech, Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ N. Korea
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to “totally destroy North
Trump’s lawyer to testify in Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s lawyer will return to Capitol Hill for a
Jimmy's Italian Specialties brings Old World wine and food to the Valley
The pairing of wine and food is one of the world’s oldest traditions, and no country embraces the tradition more than Italy.
Valley’s unemployment rate up in August
The Mahoning Valley’s non-seasonally adjusted jobless rate went up slightly to 6.5 percent in August.
Throw the ultimate tailgate, food lineup is key
Family Features Football season is back, and that means it’s time to stock up on all the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lisbon school board, 5 p.m., board room, 317 N. Market St. Mahoning County
Church to re-dedicate, ring historic bell
Church to re-dedicate, ring historic bell
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Smolenskis and Dana Xenikis, Campbell, girl, Sept. 18.
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
Bill O’Reilly talks about firing from Fox News Channel ‘This was a hit job’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Bill O’Reilly said Tuesday that his firing from
Ram trucks recalled
Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler is recalling almost half a million Ram heavy-duty
Warren woman going to prison for providing drugs that caused overdoses
Warren woman going to prison for providing drugs that caused overdoses
Man, teen arrested in Boardman on drugs, other charges
The man was accused of throwing rocks at a van
OSU: Dismiss suit over use of images
Ohio State wants a federal judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit by one of its most famous football stars
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 20
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2017. There are 102 days left in the year.
Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly spoke about his firing from Fox News Channel, among
Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly spoke about his firing from Fox News Channel, among other
White man arrested in slayings of 2 black men
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. A 23-year-old white man was arrested Tuesday and accused of
Fertile ground for global strife
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication As the United States and North Korea – both
Arrogance & global warming
Opinion: By Susan Stamper Brown Cagle Cartoons Natural disasters are no laughing matter, but you’d never
7.1-magnitude quake kills more than 100 in Mexico
Associated Press MEXICO CITY A magnitude-7.1 earthquake stunned central Mexico on Tuesday,
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