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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Brad Hurtig lost his hands, but learned lifelong lesson
Brad Hurtig was a linebacker for Fairview High School and was known for his athleticism, but an accident in the summer of his sophomore year caused his hands to be amputated.
Woman's kids found in another raid of home with drugs, weapons
A woman charged Wednesday with child endangering after her three children were found in a home raided by police also had her kids with her during a police raid of a home she was in last November.
5th Taste of Struthers features 18 vendors this year
Elaine Ginetti and eight of her relatives worked the bar in the St. Nicholas Great Hall, slinging drinks and homemade pepperoni rolls to patrons of the 5th annual Taste of Struthers Thursday night.
Aubrey Toney gets life – again – in mistaken identity murder
A man convicted of killing a 74-year-old man and wounding his wife in 2010 in a case of mistaken identity was re-sentenced Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Shawn Hope guilty on all counts; sentencing May 1
The jury in the Shawn Hope trial returned guilty verdicts on all counts Thursday, finding that Hope killed John P. Kellar, 41, of Niles.
Niles schools needs new levy in May just to stay afloat
If Niles voters approve an emergency 5.85-mill school levy May 8, the annual revenue of $1.3 million “will only keep us afloat,” Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen said at a public forum Wednesday.
Trump puts off Syria strike decision, will talk to allies
Trump puts off Syria strike decision, will talk to allies
Jewish Community Relations Council remembers Holocaust, plans tribute to international scholar
Jewish Community Relations Council remembers Holocaust, plans tribute to international scholar
Some Campbell businesses wrongly paid income tax to Youngstown, mayor says
Some Campbell businesses wrongly paid income tax to Youngstown, mayor says
Shawn Hope found guilty of aggravated murder
Shawn Hope found guilty of aggravated murder
Putin unlikely to let a US strike in Syria go unanswered
Putin unlikely to let a US strike in Syria go unanswered
$1 million federal grant will help study of transgender kids
$1 million federal grant will help study of transgender kids
2 Pa. state troopers accused of illegally accessing woman’s Facebook
2 Pa. state troopers accused of illegally accessing woman’s Facebook
N.H. House approves letting farmers carry loaded rifles in fields
N.H. House approves letting farmers carry loaded rifles in fields
Judge to rule on medical testimony in buried newborn case
Judge to rule on medical testimony in buried newborn case
City man faces drug charges after Boardman hotel arrest
City man faces drug charges after Boardman hotel arrest
Firestone switching from PGA event to Champions Tour major in 2019
Firestone switching from PGA event to Champions Tour major in 2019
Miami University says Students for Life display was defaced
Miami University says Students for Life display was defaced
2 Pa. men charged with sabotaging railroad signals
2 Pa. men charged with sabotaging railroad signals
Calif. teacher who accidentally fired gun in class resigns
Calif. teacher who accidentally fired gun in class resigns
Youngstown man jailed on gun charge after arrest on South Side
Youngstown man jailed on gun charge after arrest on South Side
Aubrey Toney resentenced today for 2010 murder of Thomas Repchic
Aubrey Toney resentenced today for 2010 murder of Thomas Repchic
Youngstown Board of Control signs $8M pact for amphitheater project
Youngstown Board of Control signs $8M pact for amphitheater project
Accusers confront Bill Cosby, and they aren't holding back
Accusers confront Bill Cosby, and they aren't holding back
Officials say cause of fire at Pa. resort still undetermined
Officials say cause of fire at Pa. resort still undetermined
POMPEO HEARING | Pompeo defends Trump on Russia, won't talk about Mueller
Pompeo defends Trump on Russia, won't talk about Mueller
Residents use windows to escape Philly row home fire; 3 hospitalized
Residents use windows to escape Philly row home fire; 3 hospitalized
Youngstown police conduct raids, find drugs, guns at South Side homes
Youngstown police conduct raids, find drugs, guns at South Side homes
Authorities: Pa. church deacon sent obscene images to ’teen’
Authorities: Pa. church deacon sent obscene images to ’teen’
Body found in Ohio in 1981 identified as Arkansas woman
Body found in Ohio in 1981 identified as Arkansas woman
Report: Missouri Gov. Greitens slapped, grabbed woman
Report: Missouri Gov. Greitens slapped, grabbed woman
California to join Guard border mission, but with conditions
California to join Guard border mission, but with conditions
Trump: Syria attack 'very soon or not so soon at all!’
Trump: Syria attack ’very soon or not so soon at all!’
You're Watching Vindy Live from Phantom game
It's the Phantoms' annual school-day game with 4,000 kids.
Help Network event honors crime victims
Fadia Ishak struggled to keep her emotions in check as she recalled having been a victim of domestic violence, which also entailed being separated from her four children.
Perry’s grand slam lights up Ursuline
Cardinal Mooney beat Ursuline 8-6 on the strength of Katie Perry’s grand slam.
A company wants to borrow up to $675K from Youngstown to film a movie
The company is planning a thriller/horror film to be shot in Youngstown.
YSU signs four more recruits
After some departures, Youngstown State’s men’s basketball team is getting some reinforcements.
Struthers council honors athletes, addresses harassment
Council also announced the reassignment of the fire chief.
LeBron plays in 82nd game as Cavs drop finale
LeBron James played in his 82nd game, scored 10 points and then got some rest for the playoffs.
West Branch schools highlight safety efforts
When West Branch schools’ safety plan was implemented in 1995, no thought was given to dealing with an active shooter, but current protocols must address those potential situations.
Vendors promote local services at Community Resource Fair
The TRIO Educational Opportunity Center showcased resources for Youngstown
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
BASEBALL Boardman 7, Akron Hoban 3 AKRON Alex Cardona struck out nine and pitched a complete
Hopewell Theatre offers 11 short stories in one night A LOT OF O. HENRY
If You GO What: “An Evening of O. Henry” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and also April 20
Pernotto’s new exhibition covers 50 years of art, photos and more
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An exhibition of works by Youngstown artist Jim Pernotto will open
Folk band Mustard’s Retreat will give concert at library
Staff report SALEM Mustard’s Retreat will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Meeting Room of the
Task force nabs man attempting to solicit sex from a 12-year-old boy
The suspect owns a motel in Lisbon that recently advertised an Easter egg hunt for children.
YSU faculty honored at dinner
Youngstown State University honored dozens of faculty members, including one with 50 years of services, at its annual Faculty Recognition Awards Dinner on Wednesday evening.
Man gets 6 months in jail for pushing cop
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court said he felt jail was deserved because he feels people should not assault police, even though a pre-sentence investigation and prosecutors were recommending probation.
Youngstown JROTC students offer gentle hands to Animal Charity hounds
Chaney Junior ROTC member Kimberly McCann gives Kilo some much-needed 'me time' to sniff and smell. The JROTC volunteers spent Wednesday walking dogs as a community service project at Animal Charity.
sMLB news & notes
METS D’Arnaud tears elbow ligament MIAMI The New York Mets suddenly found themselves down two
Russia must not succeed in impeding Syria attack
Editorial: It has been five days since Syria’s evil dictator Bashar Assad launched a chemical attack on his
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare (PG-13) A harmless game of Truth or Dare among friends
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Relay for life
Relay for life Scheduled events The American Cancer Society’s planned Relay for Life events in
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Dead Flowers, 9
Drug-testing plan considered for some food-stamp recipients
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is considering a plan that would allow
Boehner to promote legalizing marijuana
Associated Press CINCINNATI Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday he has had a
Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor awareness dinner
Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor awareness dinner
Guard stabbed by inmates still in hospital
Associated Press COLUMBUS A prison guard stabbed multiple times by inmates in a February
3 accusers confront Cosby; 1 calls him a ‘serial rapist’
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, PA. Decades after they say Bill Cosby knocked them out with
Man pleads guilty to supporting terrorism
Associated Press TOLEDO The second of two brothers accused of sending money to an al-Qaida
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s results
Jets 3, Wild 2 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Defenseman Joe Morrow broke a tie with 6:13 left and Winnipeg
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Four senators – two Republicans and two Democrats – are taking a step to
Slow Art Day at the Butler is Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art will take part in International
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 7:30 a.m., special meeting, administration building,
‘FaceAge’ at Shenango campus
‘FaceAge’ at Shenango campus Penn State Laureate Andrew Belser will provide tours of his
Husted said DeWine would ask the president for the option to develop a sustainable Medicaid expansion system
Ohio has ‘to find a way to provide care for people in a way that we can afford,’ he said
Speaker Ryan leaves behind new tax code, busted budget
Speaker Ryan leaves behind new tax code, busted budget Associated Press WASHINGTON House
Lecture to focus on radio and telegraph
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bruce Manning, a retired emergency management director in McKean
Raise a glass to a livelier downtown Warren
The ongoing revitalization of downtown Warren into an arts and entertainment center will get a huge
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 12
Today is Thursday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2018. There are 263 days left in the year.
Firing Mueller would only make things worse for President Trump
Opinion: WASHINGTON “An attack on our country,” a clearly agitated President Trump said of the search of
Minor side effects cause misery
If you watch television, you know that prescription drug ads have proliferated like dandelions after
Two local Walmart to undergo improvements this year
Two local Walmart locations are a part of a list of Ohio locations up for a remodel this year.
Selected local stocks
STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1253.96-0.12 Aqua America, .71 33.61-0.07
New Boardman Panera coming this fall
Warren-based Covelli Enterprises will close its original Panera location inside the Shops at Boardman Park to open the location that will feature a new design, a drive-thru and patio.
Niles police chief says officer fired after seeing gun and hand in stairwell
Niles police chief says officer fired after seeing gun and hand in stairwell
Cordray questions DeWine call to speaker facing FBI scrutiny
Cordray questions DeWine call to speaker facing FBI scrutiny COLUMBUS Democrat Richard Cordray
Trip to opioid hell
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons I’m feeling human again, thanks. After three weeks of living
Man who pleaded to robbery charges gets second chance
Joseph Zaku said he knows what he did is wrong. Judge Sweeney advised him that a probation violation could result in 11 years in prison.
“Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC): Cyrus and Jake’s mission to take the White House reaches
“Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC): Cyrus and Jake’s mission to take the White House reaches a new level of
Alzheimer’s Association will host awareness dinner
Staff report POLAND The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Area Chapter will host its
Chamber releases 2017 Economic Development Report Card
Private companies invested more than $216 million in the Mahoning Valley last year, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber said Wednesday.
Tempests buffeting White House threaten to engulf Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Russia collusion probe. The Stormy Daniels allegations. The
Zuckerberg faces ‘senior’ questions
Associated Press NEW YORK Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before House and Senate
Russian stars could decide Jackets’ series
Dmitry Orlov scoring on Sergei Bobrovsky is a popular clip at a bar
Syria prepares for US attack
Trump’s threats met with both concern and defiance Associated Press BEIRUT With a mix of fear
Vt. governor signs new gun restrictions
Associated Press MONTPELIER, VT. Vermont on Wednesday raised the age to buy firearms, banned
Real reason for many political resignations can take weeks to uncover
By now, citizens are familiar with the drill: Politician resigns to “spend more time with family,” a cryptic apology or plea for privacy ensues, and, only days or weeks later do journalists unearth the documents, images or private posts that tell the full story.
Crosby’s hat trick ignites champs’ run for another Stanley Cup
Crosby’s hat trick ignites champs’ run for another Stanley Cup
News media sue over new execution rules
News media sue over new execution rules SACRAMENTO, Calif. The Los Angeles Times and other news
AROUND THE NBA | Recaps of Wednesday’s other games
Timberwolves 112, Nuggets 106 MINNEAPOLIS Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had
MLB Roundup Wednesday’s results
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 9, Astros 8 MINNEAPOLIS Max Kepler hit his second home run of the game,
Official orders mourning after plane crash kills 257
Associated Press ALGIERS, ALGERIA Algeria plunged into mourning after a hulking military
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