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Angels seeking Guinness record for cat tree
Angels for Animals co-founder Diane Less takes a measurement Tuesday from the highest point on the facility’s cat scratching tree for submission to Guinness World ...
Stories published September 27, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hugh Hefner dead at 91
Hugh M. Hefner, the American icon who in 1953 introduced the world to Playboy magazine and built the company into one of the most recognizable American global brands in history, peacefully passed away today from naturalcauses at his home, The Playboy Mansion, surrounded by loved ones.
Hearing postponed, so Richmond still eligible to play at YSU
Today's hearing was postponed for a lawsuit that football player Ma’lik Richmond, convicted of sexual assault as a teen, has filed against Youngstown State University over not allowing him to play.
Underground Art Club fulfills dream, sells Youngstown pride
Art of all kinds — paintings, pictures, silk-screened shirts and air-brushed shirts — line the walls and parts of the floor inside the Underground Art Club.
Violent crime declines in Youngstown, stable in Warren
While violent crime rates rose nationally for the second consecutive year, the Valley’s two largest cities saw violent crime rates decline or remain stable in 2016, according to FBI data released this week.
Youngstown schools enrollment up by nearly 200 students
The Youngstown City School District has about 4 percent more students as of the third week of the 2017-18 school year than the 2016-17 school year, not including preschool students.
September could be first increase in auto sales over last year
September could be the first month this year to show an increase in auto sales year over year.
Trumbull County sets record for monthly overdoses at 195
The Trumbull County Combined Health District has recorded 195 drug overdoses this month, surpassing the previous high of 189 from March with a few days left in the month.
Forgach charged with multiple drug offenses
A man whose residence was raided by township police over the summer faces eight drug-related charges, according to a police report and court records.
Alexander Frankfort Day offers activities to celebrate Struthers' history
After 27 battles and more than 800 miles of marching, Alexander Frankfort – then called Frankforther – finished a two-year stint with the Union Army.
Fitch senior forms club to maintain veterans memorials
Six flagpoles stand outside the main entrance of Fitch High School, ringing the stars and stripes. At the foot of each flagpole is the steel silhouette of a person serving in each branch of the U.S. military, and above them flies their respective flag.
17-year-old Warren male again charged with bestiality on same small dog
The detective handling a new bestiality complaint involving a Homewood Avenue teen says the same youth committed the same offense against the same small dog last year.
Hearing for Richmond’s lawsuit against YSU postponed
Hearing for Richmond’s lawsuit against YSU postponed
Trump in salesman mode as he tries to score a tax cut win
Trump in salesman mode as he tries to score a tax cut win
Plan in motion for OJ Simpson release as soon as Monday
Plan in motion for OJ Simpson release as soon as Monday
Louisville places Pitino, AD on leave pending bribery probe
Louisville places Pitino, AD on leave pending bribery probe
Trump says he’s not happy with HHS Secretary Tom Price
Trump says he’s not happy with HHS Secretary Tom Price
UPDATE | Warren youth was also accused of bestiality last year
17-year-old from Warren accused of bestiality
Family of boy killed by gator helps kids getting transplants
Family of boy killed by gator helps kids getting transplants
Ohio court allows quick sealing of dismissed cases records
Ohio court allows quick sealing of dismissed cases records
Carla Baldwin on VTR
Carla Baldwin joined Vindy Talk Radio to discuss working with juveniles in the Valley
Trump calls Facebook ’anti-Trump’ after it aids Russia probe
Trump calls Facebook ’anti-Trump’ after it aids Russia probe
Irma’s destruction of trailers challenges Keys’ lifestyle
Irma’s destruction of trailers challenges Keys’ lifestyle
Coroner’s report sheds little light on Ohio youth’s death
Coroner’s report sheds little light on Ohio youth’s death
North Carolina latest to suffer in 2017 hurricane season
North Carolina latest to suffer in 2017 hurricane season
Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead gains on US stocks
Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead gains on US stocks
Pittsburgh mayor plans to skip Penguins’ White House visit
Pittsburgh mayor plans to skip Penguins’ White House visit
Man shot on East Boston Avenue implicates co-worker
Man shot on East Boston Avenue implicates co-worker
Chief resigns after labeling Steelers’ Tomlin with slur
Chief resigns after labeling Steelers’ Tomlin with slur
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will host a drive-through chicken dinner
Shepherd of the Valley plans two events
Shepherd of the Valley plans two events liberty Get a free doughnut from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday
Unbeaten Hubbard volleyball team sweeps Boardman
The Hubbard volleyball team never seems to lose its composure. That was evident in a 25-18, 25-19, 25-20 victory at Boardman on Tuesday night.
Youngstown forum makes case for why dads matter
The men were featured in a video, “Dads Do Matter,” which debuted at Tuesday’s forum.
Undercover sex-trafficking operation results in 9 arrests
State, local agencies cooperated to target men seeking sex online
Top-five matchup comes to Stambaugh Stadium
The Penguins (2-1), tied for No. 5 in the nation, host No. 4 South Dakota State Saturday night.
Youngstown school board lobs another HB 70 challenge
The board asked that their powers be returned if the CEO doesn’t raise the district’s grade, and that the board not be dissolved, as the bill demands.
Canfield and South Range atop their regions
The OHSAA’s second weekly computer ratings were released Tuesday.
Salinas wins unanimous decision over Vue
When Youngstown super featherweight boxer Alejandro “Popo” Salinas wins a fight — which is often — they don’t normally go the distance.
Ex-Campbell mayor Krinos to report to prison today
He was scheduled to report to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons on Nov. 1.
Pilot program offers Liberty students unique leadership opportunity
Liberty High School students are learning leadership skills as part of a pilot program called Lead2Feed
Copploe, Sebest run off with Mahoning titles
Giovanni Copploe and Maggie Sebest won individual titles.
Warren church hoping to fill tractor trailer with Hurricane Harvey donations
Monument of Faith Church of God in Christ, 2165 Highland Ave. SW, will begin to fill a tractor-trailer starting at 9 a.m. today with items to be delivered Saturday to the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and surrounding areas.
Facebook releases election ad content
Some two weeks after announcing the discovery of more than 3,000 ads addressing social and political
The unprecedented return of a sitcom ‘Will & Grace’ revival
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES As soon as Eric McCormack stepped into the
Judge Mary DeGenaro of Poland expected to be GOP nominee for high court
She’s already received the support of a judicial screening committee
Freshmade 3D announces launch of product
Freshmade 3D announced a patent-pending 3D printed material ideal for producing manufacturing tools, visual aids, large custom sculptures and functional prototypes.
Commissioners delay decision on Canfield annexation
Commissioners hope more time will allow Canfield to reach a better solution
Angels seeking Guinness record for cat tree
Angels for Animals co-founder Diane Less takes a measurement Tuesday from the highest point on the facility’s cat scratching tree for submission to Guinness World Records. At 19 feet, 51⁄2 inches tall, Angels’ cat tree stands more than 2 feet taller than the current record-holder.
NFL trounces Trump
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons On the day that Donald Trump tried to mess with America’s
Surge in Valley overdoses calls for spike in assistance
Editorial: A recent alarming spike in reported drug overdoses and deaths in Trumbull County should leave no
We’re a nation of ignorant people
Opinion: At a National Archives ceremony recently in Washington, D.C., 30 immigrants became naturalized U.S.
PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s results
FOOTBALL OHSAA COMPUTER RATINGS Division I Region 1 1. Cle. St. Ignatius (5-0) 17.25 2.
Trump, GOP weigh surtax on wealthy, doubled deduction
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans are
Indians lose for just third time in 32 games
Brian Dozier’s three-run homer in the eighth inning pushed Minnesota to the brink of a playoff berth.
Assistant coaches, others face charges in NCAA basketball bribery scandal
Some of the most explosive allegations appeared to involve Louisville, one of college basketball’s biggest powerhouses, which is already on NCAA probation over a sex scandal.
Moore wins GOP runoff in Alabama
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Firebrand jurist Roy Moore won the Alabama Republican primary
Yellen: Fed is perplexed by chronically low inflation
Associated Press CLEVELAND Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen acknowledged Tuesday that the
Veteran Wade will re-join LeBron in Cleveland
Together again: LeBron and D-Wade. Just like old times.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Donation to Ursuline YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $20,000 to
Driving education
Driving education YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Police Chief Shawn Varso said the
Boardman trustees approve $100K change order for fire station project
Township swears in new police officer
Gun charges lead to three-year prison sentence for Youngstown man
Decision to flee while out on bond stiffened sentence
Mooney football tickets on sale through Friday
Mooney football tickets on sale through Friday YOUNGSTOWN Tickets for Cardinal Mooney’s game
Pa. man arrested in ongoing sex sting
Pennsylvania man nabbed in sex sting conducted by Austintown police
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS The first name of Shelia Triplett of Youngstown was incorrect in a Page A1 story
Tentative agreement with Lordstown power plant would pay schools about $26 million
Tentative agreement with Lordstown power plant would pay schools about $26 million
Sleeping patron arrested at sports bar for alleged assault
Dominic Drummond was arrested early Sunday, accused of assaulting an employee at Buffalo Wild Wings
Brunch recipes for a lazy weekend
Breakfast Quesadillas mccormick.comSFLBAdd some variety to your breakfast or brunch time menu with
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 27
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2017. There are 95 days left in the year.
A dream come true at Margherita’s Grille
With cooking skills taught by a mother, with a name for the restaurant inspired by a grandmother, Jorge Carreno and his wife , Amy, are cooking for success at Margherita’s Grille in Girard.
Experts: N. Korea lacks ability, intent to attack US planes
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Military analysts say North Korea doesn’t have either the
Flavor infusion dishes
Family Features When your taste buds can’t settle on just one flavor, a fusion dish may be just
SEC chair grilled on data breach
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. senators from both parties Tuesday grilled the chairman of the
Parents of Ohio student speak out against N. Korea
Associated Press CINCINNATI The parents of a young Ohioan who was detained in North Korea for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Diondra Reed and Anthony Moses, Youngstown, boy, Sept.
Battle of Brians heads ‘Housteau’ fight card
Brian Sims of Downtown Boxing Club will meet Akron’s Brian McElrath in the main event.
Tomlin: Political football no concern for Steelers
Mike Tomlin would prefer to get back to doing his job.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George W. Kendall, 41, of 1651 Moorefield Ave.,
washington Senate GOP shelves latest effort to undo Affordable Care Act
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Obamacare” lives on. Senate Republicans, short of votes,
Texas homeowners: We weren’t warned about flooding risks
Associated Press KATY, Texas More than 20 years before Hurricane Harvey, officials in suburban
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, 8 a.m., building and sites
Trump aides told not to use personal phones – but some do
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House officials are clearly instructed: Don’t use your
The list-making folks at Wallethub have come out with a ranking of the nation’s best coffee
The list-making folks at Wallethub have come out with a ranking of the nation’s best coffee cities,
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
Trump focuses on Puerto Rico, promises visit, aid
Trump focuses on Puerto Rico, promises visit, aid WASHINGTON Suddenly, just about all President
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