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Farmer's Market at B&O part of US program to help poor afford healthy food
On the Downtown Youngstown Farmers Market’s first day of operation in June, the market was sold out by noon.
Former Lowellville chief gets probation for theft, domestic violence
Stacy Kello said Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court it was either lose her life or wreck her ex-boyfriend’s career.
O'Conner, Balderson race tightens after discovery of uncounted votes
A late addition to voting tallies in Ohio’s congressional special election has further tightened the race.
Fitch freshman ops for STEM training over lazy summer
Instead of relaxing during his summer vacation, an Austintown Fitch High School ninth-grader went to school to learn about STEM.
Single mom, dad of 3 get help to pursue nursing
Two School at Work graduates have received scholarships to Mercy College to continue their dreams of being registered nurses.
Youngstown won't run Youngstown Thermal, mayor says
Youngstown won't run Youngstown Thermal, mayor says
Seven candidates seek a Mahoning County Court judge seat
Seven candidates seek a Mahoning County Court judge seat
West Nile mosquitoes found in Champion and Newton Falls sample sites
West Nile mosquitoes found in Champion and Newton Falls sample sites
Video interrogation of Florida school shooter released
Video interrogation of Florida school shooter released
Father blames 'stand your ground' in son's parking-lot death
Father blames 'stand your ground' in son's parking-lot death
Brad Pitt says he has given Jolie Pitt millions since split
Brad Pitt says he has given Jolie Pitt millions since split
Ohio-based Kroger mulls possible sale of Turkey Hill business unit
Kroger mulls possible sale of Turkey Hill business unit
Samsung plans $22 billion for artificial intelligence, autos
Samsung plans $22 billion for artificial intelligence, autos
Michigan attorney to be first Muslim woman in Congress
Michigan attorney to be first Muslim woman in Congress
Indonesia quake deaths top 130, aid effort intensifies
Indonesia quake deaths top 130, aid effort intensifies
Pa. man convicted of 1st-degree murder in shooting from car
Pa. man convicted of 1st-degree murder in shooting from car
Ohio man accused of killing wife found incompetent for trial
Ohio man accused of killing wife found incompetent for trial
Austin stadium vote could trigger Columbus Crew move to Texas
Austin stadium vote could trigger Columbus Crew move to Texas
UN agency urges Israel to allow emergency fuel into Gaza
UN agency urges Israel to allow emergency fuel into Gaza
Youngstown police need your help to find shooting suspect
Youngstown police need your help to find shooting suspect
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher expecting their second child
Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher expecting their second child
Boys rescued from cave, once stateless, get Thai citizenship
Boys rescued from cave, once stateless, get Thai citizenship
Woman tells police she's a 'clean, thoroughbred, white girl'
Woman tells police she's a 'clean, thoroughbred, white girl'
'Arts Across America' celebration is Monday in Warren's Quinby Park
'Arts Across America' celebration is Monday in Warren's Quinby Park
UPDATE | Police: Shooting at suburban NY hospital was murder-suicide
Police: Shooting at suburban NY hospital was murder-suicide
Democrats pick gay, Native American nominee in Kansas 3rd
Democrats pick gay, Native American nominee in Kansas 3rd
Police: Ohio officer tased 11-year-old girl stealing from market
Police: Ohio officer tased 11-year-old girl stealing from market
Court: Ohio can base e-school funding on participation data
Court: Ohio can base e-school funding on participation data
UPDATE | GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading
GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading
Youngstown firefighters extinguish blazes on South, East sides
Youngstown firefighters extinguish blazes on South, East sides
MANAFORT TRIAL UPDATE | Gates, star witness against Manafort, concludes testimony
Gates, star witness against Manafort, concludes testimony
Battling 18 blazes, California may face worst fire season
Battling 18 blazes, California may face worst fire season
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Jay Leno will perform on Stambaugh stage in October
Jay Leno will perform on Stambaugh stage in October
YSU looking for receivers to catch on
Other than the quarterback battle, the biggest question for the Youngstown State football team will be their receiving corps heading into Week 1.
Youngstown mayor says good things happen when people eat together
Community leaders said Tuesday’s National Night Out picnic is the kind of event that brings people together and betters relations between the residents and the police who patrol their streets.
More charges expected in human-trafficking case
Authorities say Ronald Hellman is in the Mahoning County, charged with four counts of compelling prostitution as part of a human-trafficking investigation that so far has at least 80 victims.
Woman gets three years in home invasion case
The victim told her to stay away from her mother to avoid a lot of problems in her life.
2019 All-Star logo rocks
Cleveland’s rock ‘n’ roll roots will be on display for the 2019 All-Star Game.
Warren trustees sues recovery house operators
The Warren Township trustees have filed legal action against the owner of a recovery house at 4015 Leavitt Drive, saying it violates the single-family residential zoning for the neighborhood.
German beer house, restaurant to open downtown Youngstown
Christian Rinehart plans to transform an unoccupied building that was a German restaurant nearly 100 years ago into the Rhine Haus Bier Hall at 40 N. Phelps St., next door to Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts, which he also owns.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS GOLF POLAND 151, SOUTH RANGE 167, LAKEVIEW 173, JEFFERSON 202 At
Halestorm pushes boundaries on new album
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. When four-piece hard-rock band Halestorm
Staying best friends forever
Growing up in Brackenridge, Pa., in the 1970s, I had a few, close neighborhood friends. Our small
Mayor: Niles close to getting out from under fiscal emergency
The issue is approval of a request for proposals from independent firms to develop a complete inventory of all city capital assets.
Artisan cuisine in New Castle restaurant is worth tasting
Palate, nestled in the corner of the unassuming Westgate Plaza, opened in May 2017 by the restaurant’s co-owner and chef, Sam Michael. Michael, a native of Philadelphia, worked in his parents’ bakery and pizza shop as a young man.
Shaker Woods craft fest to return
Staff report COLUMBIANA The annual Shaker Woods Festival, a nationally recognized craft show and
Man may regret wisecracks to cops
Martin D. Halstead, 26, of South Park Drive in Brookfield was charged with a stop-sign violation and driving under suspension early Tuesday, but he could be looking at felonies if substances he’s accused of throwing from his car test positive for drugs.
Warren man grateful officers found him replacement for stolen wheelchair
Frank Drummond, 79, has been having a lot of medical problems recently and experienced another setback Tuesday morning when he discovered his wheelchair had been stolen from his yard.
Rinaldi’s Bakery fills pastry void in Girard
Customers can choose from pastries, cookies, doughnuts and pecan rolls at the bakery, which opened last month. Some days, pepperoni rolls and pizza are also available.
Organic foods thrive on regs
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Strangely enough, sometimes industries want regulation.
NFL News & notes
Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Brown won’t kneel for anthem CLEVELAND Browns Hall of Fame
Remains of child found at compound
Associated Press AMALIA, N.M. Investigators found the remains of an unidentified young boy
Experts: Fluoride needed for oral hygiene
Associated Press Dental-health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the
Immigrants flowing through Ariz. border despite crackdown
Associated Press SAN LUIS, Ariz. Families are still coming into the U.S. even in the face of
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Dispute over chicken manure dumped at wedding site settled EXETER, R.I. A dispute
More than 700,000 foreigners overstayed visas last year
Associated Press SAN DIEGO More than 700,000 foreigners who were supposed to leave the United
Musk proposes buyout of Tesla
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Tesla CEO Elon Musk is considering leading a buyout of the
Tariffs to be imposed on $16B in Chinese imports
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it will go ahead
Don’t dump on Y’town: Campaign merits support
Editorial: A set of worn-out automo bile tires here. A moldy and soiled mattress there. A beaten and banged-up
Hiring slows for small businesses
Associated Press WASHINGTON Even with the U.S. economy booming and the job market strong, hiring
Steelers rookie QB Rudolph ready for preseason debut
Rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph exudes confidence heading into his first NFL preseason game Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Paul Manafort trial Lawyer: ‘So many lies’ Gates can’t keep up
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. In blistering questioning, a defense lawyer accused the protege
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Four Square Block Watch, 6 p.m., Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Brett Eldredge: Tonight on “Jimmy
Frieda’s Lounge musicians plan a tribute
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A special musical tribute for the late David J. Martin will take place
Coaches, players still off-limits at Ohio State
The first half hour of the Buckeyes’ fourth practice was open for observation and photography.
Ohio county reports 14 fatal overdoses in 5-day period
Ohio county reports 14 fatal overdoses in 5-day period CLEVELAND The medical examiner for the
Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita dies at 78
The Blackhawks lost one of the most revered figures in franchise history when Stan Mikita died Tuesday.
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 8
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2018. There are 145 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Iran weighs response to sanctions from US
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran As Iranians awoke Tuesday to renewed U.S. sanctions that had been
Tariffs lead to layoffs at SC company
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. President Donald Trump’s tariffs against China are causing a
Rational immigration policies are needed to protect the nation-state
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON It would seem to many that the
The Links Inc. installs officers, inducts members
Staff report VIENNA The Youngstown Chapter of The Links Inc. recently installed officers and
OHIO RACE TOO CLOSE TO CALL
OHIO RACE TOO CLOSE TO CALL Trump still claims victory in state’s special election Associated
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
Board votes to place levy on ballot
Staff report BELOIT The West Branch school board voted to place a half-percent income tax levy
Browns rookie WR cited for pot, suspended license
Antonio Callaway didn’t take long to run into trouble with the Browns.
A year after deadly rally, wounds are still raw
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press Sometimes Alfred Wilson still has to take a moment to collect
California blaze challenges firefighters
Associated Press Firefighters struggled against rugged terrain, high winds and an August heat wave
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