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V24: Federal Frenzy music, arts fest returns to Y'town
Federal Frenzy is only in its fourth year, but the annual downtown music and arts festival has already established itself as one of the region’s ...
Board member blasts ODE for using district’s law firm to probe Mohip conduct
Mohip issued a statement Wednesday saying, “The investigation into what amounted to nothing more than speculation and innuendo obviously found no wrongdoing. Still, Dario Hunter ...
Stories published April 19, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Google's augmented reality app wows Austintown students
Although dinosaurs have not walked the Earth in millions of years, they roamed Austintown Elementary School’s gymnasium Thursday.
Poland theater director marks 100th performance Thursday
In the fall of 2001, Candy Fonagy stepped up to direct the Poland Players because there was no one else for the job.
New Castle detective dies during training today
New Castle Police Detective Sgt. Brian Cuscino died Thursday morning during a morning training routine.
8 arrested in Warren sex sting
Six men police say were seeking sex – and two police say were trying to arrange it for others – were arrested Wednesday in the second sex-trade sting operation in the city in five months.
Mahoning gets nearly $40K for sale of seized health clinic
Mahoning County received $37,750 from the sale of a former health clinic on Market Street that law enforcement seized from a doctor convicted of overprescribing pain and anxiety medications.
Trump will skip Barbara Bush funeral, sending first lady
Trump will skip Barbara Bush funeral, sending first lady
Hollywood Gaming hosts Kentucky Derby celebration May 5
Hollywood Gaming hosts Kentucky Derby celebration May 5
Youngstown cops, firefighters hoop it up for charity Friday
Youngstown cops, firefighters hoop it up for charity Friday
Ohio receives $26M in fed grants to fight opioid crisis
Ohio receives $26M in fed grants to fight opioid crisis
Lisbon man indicted for attempting to meet 12-year-old boy for sex
Lisbon man indicted for attempting to meet 12-year-old boy for sex
Judith Infante takes plea deal; Ralph Infante trial starts Monday
Judith Infante takes plea deal; Ralph Infante trial starts Monday
Crews on scene of car flip at Elm Street and Gypsy Lane
Crews on scene of car flip at Elm Street and Gypsy Lane
DeWine says he has plan to fight Ohio's opioid woes
DeWine says he has plan to fight Ohio's opioid woes
Agency to probe worker’s death at Ohio construction site
Agency to probe worker’s death at Ohio construction site
Ohio AG rejects legalized marijuana amendment to constitution
Ohio AG rejects legalized marijuana amendment to constitution
Dogs removed from New Middletown home, woman hospitalized
Dogs removed from New Middletown home, woman hospitalized
Minnesota prosecutor won't file charges in Prince's death
Minnesota prosecutor won't file charges in Prince's death
Austintown cops arrest woman on prostitution charge
Austintown cops arrest woman on prostitution charge
Mill Creek Park roads closed 4 hours for Sunday race
Mill Creek Park roads closed 4 hours for Sunday race
Liberty traffic stop nets drug arrest
A Liberty woman faces pending drug charges after a traffic stop today
County sells convicted doctor’s Market Street clinic at auction
County sells convicted doctor’s former clinic at auction
Seneca Avenue home robbed of guns, electronics
A Seneca Avenue man told police he came home from work about 4:45 p.m. Wednesday to find his front door kicked in a three guns taken.
Hillman traffic stop nets drug arrest
Reports said police found 230 painkillers and a bag of marijuana about 4 p.m. Wednesday following a traffic stop at Hillman Street and Parkwood Avenue.
No one injured in gunfire incident
Reports said no one was injured early today after officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 3000 block of Idlewood Avenue.
Meth spill sickens officers, closes Ohio jail
Methamphetamine spill sickens officers, closes Ohio jail
US stocks move broadly lower in early trading; Oil climbs
US stocks move broadly lower in early trading; Oil climbs
Teachers use social media in US uprisings, fight for funding
Teachers use social media in US uprisings, fight for funding
EU foreign policy chief praises Montenegro’s role in Balkans
EU foreign policy chief praises Montenegro’s role in Balkans
Feds charge 6 with smuggling drugs into Ohio prison
Feds charge 6 with smuggling drugs into Ohio prison
U.S. Olympic turmoil: 'How do you sleep at night?'
With USOC in turmoil, athletes testify about sex-abuse cases
Poland Stadium closes in preparation for events
The Poland Seminary High School athletic department will be closing Poland Stadium all day on April 27.
UPDATE | 8 arrested in latest Warren sex-trade sting
6 arrested in latest Trumbull sex-trade sting
LeBron scores 46 as Cavaliers pull even with Pacers
The situation was dire, requiring dominance. LeBron James delivered.
You didn’t protect us, Lordstown residents tell mayor
A group of concerned residents in Lordstown met to discuss what other properties HomeGoods could use to build a 1.2-million-square-foot distribution center.
Claims of cover-ups, bias surface during Struthers council meeting
City council passed a motion 4-2 requiring Councilman-at-large Michael Patrick to attend anger management counseling and apologize publicly to the council clerk.
Liberty is offering a blended learning option for students
Students can take all their classes online, or have a mixture of online and traditional classes, and students from other districts can open enroll in the online school.
Herron making an impact with Gators
The Warren Harding graduate went 4 for 5 with seven RBIs in Eastern Gateway’s 18-4 win Wednesday.
Rising Up’ luncheon celebrates recovery from drug abuse, other achievements
Agency’s annual “Rising Up, Moving On” luncheon celebrated.
8 local boxers have dates for Golden Gloves tourney
54 bouts will be contested this weekend in Brook Park
SPORTS DIGEST ||Phantoms to play Saints on Friday
Two first-round upsets mean the Youngstown Phantoms will host the fifth-seeded Dubuque Fighting Saints on Friday at the Covelli Centre. Puck-drop will be at 7:05 p.m.
Students celebrate 40th English Festival anniversary
Local high school students milled about on campus at Youngstown State University for the 40th annual festival.
GM, supplier plant file notifications
General Motors and Lordstown Seating Systems have filed official Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
Federal Frenzy music, arts fest returns to Y'town
Federal Frenzy is only in its fourth year, but the annual downtown music and arts festival has already established itself as one of the region’s best.
Labra Brothers are working in harmony
The Labra Brothers’ musicianship is so tight and well-defined, you’d think they’ve been playing together all their lives.
YSU will present opera ‘Cinderella’
Youngstown State University’s Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series and the Dana School of Music will present Jules Massenet’s opera “Cinderella”
Youngstown council OKs borrowing up to $33.5 million for waste plant work
The loan will be paid back over 20 years with sewer fees.
Couple accused of child’s OD death turn down pleas
Despite a plea from the gallery for her not to do it, the mother accused in the opiate overdose death of her daughter rejected a plea bargain for a four-year prison sentence Wednesday.
METRO DIGEST || Driver almost hits cruiser, has no license
Driver almost hits cruiser, has no license YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a man who almost hit a police
METRO DIGEST || Man waives hearing
The man accused of descending the stairs at his home early April 10 holding a toy gun while police entered the house, causing a Niles police officer to fire at him three times, was in court Wednesday.
Board member blasts ODE for using district’s law firm to probe Mohip conduct
Mohip issued a statement Wednesday saying, “The investigation into what amounted to nothing more than speculation and innuendo obviously found no wrongdoing. Still, Dario Hunter continues to harass and attempt to tarnish my character, and he doesn’t care who else may be collateral damage... . This is just the latest mud they have hurled at me in an attempt to get something to stick, to destroy HB 70 and to regain control of the school district.”
Boardman police arrest burglary suspects
Boardman police report getting confessions from burglary suspects.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
WEDNESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
BASEBALL Jackson-Milton 7, Mineral Ridge 0 NORTH JACKSON Sebastian Lay pitched a no-hitter
SOCIETY DIGEST || Girls softball league host quarter auction
Girls softball league host quarter auction AUSTINTOWN Austintown Girls Softball League will host
MVYP to host mixer
MVYP to host mixer youngstown Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will host a mixer from 5:30 to
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s other playoff games WESTERN CONFERENCE Jazz 102, Thunder 95
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop When: Saturday, 1 p.m. What: Learn how to prune apples and peaches
Cleveland man admits killing Salvation Army bell ringer
A Cleveland man has pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of a Salvation Army worker who was going out to collect money at one of the charity’s kettles.
Two armed robberies, sexual assault occur 24 hours apart in Niles
Two armed robberies, sexual assault occur 24 hours apart in Niles
Surplus food
Surplus food Helping Hands Ministry, 93 E. Myrtle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Pirates avoid the sweep, pound Rockies at PNC
Associated Press PITTSBURGH David Freese stressed the need of a culture change inside the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Theron’s not leaving the US due to racism LOS ANGELES Charlize Theron isn’t leaving
Inspections to be ordered after engine explosion
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA U.S. airline regulators said late Wednesday that they will order
Rabbits in the garden?
Rabbits in the garden? Try planting flowers and shrubs they don’t like. From black-eyed Susan to
Valley talent came together for Parkland concert
Thanks to Michael J. Moritz Jr., Monday’s “From Broadway with Love” concert in Florida – which
Farmers reports increase in the first quarter of 2018
Farmers National Banc Corp. reported net income of $7.7 million during the first quarter of 2018, which compared with $5.8 million reported during the first quarter of 2017.
Regime change in Syria?
Opinion: By Blair Bess Cagle Cartoons American response to the catastrophic humanitarian crisis Syria has
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 19
Today is Thursday, April 19, the 109th day of 2018. There are 256 days left in the year.
Plant flowers for your nose
Plant flowers for your nose There’s nothing like the sweet scent of fresh flowers in the garden.
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Demos Papadimas, 8 p.m. BirdFish Brewing
Accuser talked about framing celebrity, Cosby witness says
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. The chief accuser at Bill Cosby’s sexual-assault retrial
Few studies about home remedies exist
Home remedies usually get short shrift from health professionals. That’s because they are rarely
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Camelot,” directed by Kandy Cleland and Jodine Pilmer, Trinity Playhouse, 234
Dish soap is not insecticide
Q. What is the difference between “dish soap” and “insecticidal soaps” for use in the garden? I
Manufacturers seek tariff relief
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rising costs. Delayed shipments. A baffling bureaucracy. President
Bump-stock maker to stop taking orders
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The largest manufacturer of bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic
Wednesday’s Other MLB Games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Brewers 2, Reds 0 MILWAUKEE Milwaukee center fielder Christian Yelich returned
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Closure threat spurs surge in sales for Necco Wafers REVERE, Mass. The maker of
Federal Frenzy Saturday schedule
Federal Frenzy Saturday schedule 4-5 p.m.: Freshproduce 6-7 p.m.: Carlos Jones and the PLUS
Trump still set to pull plug on summit
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Wednesday that although he’s looking
Trump, Abe fail to reach deal on exemption
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
‘Little Pink House’ sheds light on the Constitution’s Takings Clause
Opinion: WASHINGTON Coming soon to a cinema near you – you can make this happen; read on – is a bite-your-
Editorial - Allegiant Air buffeted by story about safety record
Editorial: Like many Mahoning Valley residents, we lamented the sudden permanent departure of Allegiant Air
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Film commission offers a seminar
LISBON The Youngstown Regional Film Commission will present a Production Office Coordinator
Nature center bioblitz set for April 28-29
By Adam Zorn Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center minerva Have you heard of a bioblitz? It’s an
When weather warms Bumblebee queens search for a colony
Once the days are warm enough, last fall’s new queen bumblebees will emerge and start looking for a good place to start her colony.
Indians fall to Twins in 16th
Eddie Rosario scored the winning run in his homeland in the bottom of the 16th inning.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE roundup
BASEBALL Buckeye bats too much; Penguins fall on the road in Columbus columbus The
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s other playoff game
Lightning 3, Devils 1 NEWARK, N.J. A feisty Nikita Kucherov scored two goals, set up another
Bush buoyed by tributes to wife
Associated Press HOUSTON In his first public comments since his wife’s death, former President
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