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Sen. Brown touts American-made bill, hears worker frustration
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, listens to Dave Green, president of United Auto Workers Local 1112 and Tim O’Hara, union vice president, during a visit ...
Stories published August 18, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint underway on Market Street
An OVI checkpoint is underway tonight until 2 a.m. Sunday on Market Street at Hillman Street in Boardman.
Latino Heritage Festival continues Sunday at Roosevelt Park
Preserving and displaying the area’s Hispanic heritage, great ethnic food and just plain fun are at the heart of the 2018 Latino Heritage Festival underway this weekend at Roosevelt Park in Campbell.
Marginalized Republicans weigh best response to Trump tempest
The ranks of forgotten Republicans are growing.
Hundreds get food, health services, parenting advice at downtown event
Cecelia Hargrove was happy to receive plenty of free food that included muffin mix and cold cereal, but for her, the sweetest aspect was the entire package.
City Club hosting forum on Youngstown with national experts
The City Club of the Mahoning Valley will have a free community panel discussion with three national experts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Youngstown Playhouse called “Revitalizing Youngstown: A Candid Conversation About Challenge & Opportunity.”
Italy's president demands safe roads on day of mourning; death toll rises to 43
Italy’s president demanded guarantees today that all the nation’s roads are safe following the Genoa highway bridge collapse, after he hugged and comforted mourners at a state funeral in the grieving port city.
Kofi Annan, UN's first black African leader, dead at 80
Kofi Annan, a charismatic global diplomat and the first black African to become United Nations secretary-general who led the world body through one of its most turbulent periods, died early Saturday at age 80.
Cilone, Porter share lead after round one of Greatest
Joey Cilone and Scott Porter shot 1-under par 69 at Mill Creek Golf Course.
$500,000 bond for man accused of killing his child
Police found the father on his porch, covered in blood, and the baby dead inside.
Northside job losses higher than originally reported
Brown says he will talk to the White House about the Northside facility.
Canfield reloads after big season in 2017
Younger players will be stepping up for playing time after the graduation of one of the Cardinals’ most talented senior classes.
Boardman police report house fire started with domestic incident
Township police responded to a house fire related to a domestic- violence episode on Beechwood Drive on Thursday night, according to a police report.
SPORTS DIGEST || OHSAA receives legal support in lawsuit
OHSAA receives legal support in lawsuit COLUMBUS The Ohio High School Athletic Association
Urban farm, market provide career training, healthy food
The market features food grown on site and is open every Friday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Bills beat Browns, but lose QB M<cCarron
Rookie Nick Chubb and Carlos Hyde had touchdown runs for the Browns (1-1).
Panezich appeals denial of post-conviction relief
An appeals court found that the guilty plea in the country’s largest sports-memorabilia fraud case was not coerced.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF Brookfield 147, Edgewood 158 BROOKFIELD (6-0) —
Bob Dylan to return to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bob Dylan and his band will return to Covelli Centre on Nov. 13.
Aretha Franklin’s anthems were empowering for women Voice of respect
Aretha Franklin never saw herself as a feminist heroine.
Square dance lessons to begin
Staff report NILES The Niles Friendly Squares, a square dance group dedicated to keeping alive
METRO DIGEST || Woman claims attack by other woman
A woman told police Thursday she was attacked in the 500 block of Breaden Street by another woman she shot 18 years ago.
BUSINESS DIGEST | Free rides for voters
The Cafaro Co. is sponsoring a free ride service for voters in the village’s Tuesday special election for referendums on zone changes that village council granted for a TJX HomeGoods project.
Sen. Brown touts American-made bill, hears worker frustration
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, listens to Dave Green, president of United Auto Workers Local 1112 and Tim O’Hara, union vice president, during a visit to the union’s meeting hall in Lordstown Friday.
Tribe’s Carrasco notches 15th win
Carlos Carrasco pitched seven scoreless innings and Jose Ramirez hit his 37th home run.
The United States of Monopoly Rule
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Monopolies aren’t merely un-American – they’re virulently anti-
Swamp things alive and well
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons During the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump famously
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY | Friday’s first-round scores
MILL CREEK NORTH Ladies Toni Notaro74 Angela Molaskey75 Abby Cook80 Ellen Tressel90
Queen of Soul Franklin commands respect for ages
Editorial: For many in her core audience of baby boomers, the hit records of Aretha Franklin spanning five
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Prosecutors working for special counsel Robert Mueller are recommending a
Young journalist’s nasty tweets say more about judgment than racism
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication Everybody’s favorite logical fallacy these days seems
Trump blames DC as military parade plans unravel over costs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The cancellation of President Donald Trump’s Veterans Day parade
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Source: Omarosa has video, too
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s not just audiotapes. Omarosa Manigault Newman has a stash of
Getting a first opinion
It seems every week I get another letter from my hospital saying that one of my doctors has
RELIGION DIGEST || Grant received
Grant received CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have received a $9,000 grant award
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mom tested positive for opiates after eating bagel TOWSON, Md. A Maryland woman
Manafort judge says he’s gotten threats, refuses to name jurors
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, VA. The judge in Paul Manafort’s financial fraud trial said Friday
More details in Colo. family killings expected next week
Associated Press FREDERICK, Colo. Colorado authorities prepared Friday to file formal charges
Bishop: I have ‘profound remorse’ after abuse report
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. A Pennsylvania bishop named in a grand jury report on rampant
SYRIA STABILIZATION Citing more allied cash, US ends some funding
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is ending funding for Syria stabilization
Arrest made in mass of synthetic pot ODs
Arrest made in mass of synthetic pot ODs NEW HAVEN, Conn. A 53-year-old man has been arrested in
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 18
Today is Saturday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2018. There are 135 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tesla shares fall as Musk admits his job stress is rising
Associated Press Shares of Electric car maker Tesla Inc. tumbled about 9 percent Friday after CEO
Aretha’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit
Aretha’s funeral set for Aug. 31 in Detroit NEW YORK Aretha Franklin’s funeral will be Aug. 31
No Ohio voters in special election over 116 years old
Associated Press With Ohio’s special congressional election still too close to call, questions
Ohio clears 2 more marijuana hurdles
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Department of Commerce says it’s made additional progress in
Car-aid bill needs support
Opinion: Toledo Blade: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D., Ohio) has come up with a solid proposal to support the
Stars on board for cancer telethon
MORE INFO Online: StandUpToCancer.org Show date: Sept. 7 Associated Press LOS ANGELES
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WaterFire, 2 to 11 p.m.: If you have never been to a WaterFire
RECORD REVIEWS
Jim Lauderdale Album: “Time Flies” Grade: A Jim Lauderdale is a steady geyser of Americana,
Trump to SEC: Consider ending quarterly reports
Trump asks SEC to consider ending required quarterly reports AP Photo NY107 Eds: Updates with
Frontier adding service from Ohio to Fla.
Frontier Airlines has announced it is adding nonstop service from John Glenn Columbus International Airport in Ohio to West Palm Beach, Fla.
Turkish lira falls amid sanctions threat
Associated Press ISTANBUL The Turkish currency fell again Friday, breaking a three-day quiet
Fall rite set for Catherine Carney, Matthew English
Fall rite set for Catherine Carney, Matthew English
Miss Martinelli, Mr. Ragan will marry Sept. 1
Miss Martinelli, Mr. Ragan will marry Sept. 1
Leadership bullied, manipulated, silenced me, Miss America says
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. The reigning Miss America says she has been bullied,
Trump warns he’ll revoke clearance of Justice Department official
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Friday that he suspects he’ll “very
Mariah Moss and Samuel Fiumara set wedding date
Mariah Moss and Samuel Fiumara set wedding date
Joelle Bettura, Steven Stack to marry today
Joelle Bettura, Steven Stack to marry today
Seldom-seen summer insects
Insect population size is directly related to environmental temperatures. As springtime temperatures
Traders Day
Traders Day Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, is having a Sportsman
A recent encounter with a pesky fly served up a reminder of the days when I fished on a shoestring.
A recent encounter with a pesky fly served up a reminder of the days when I fished on a shoestring.
FDA approves birth-control app
Associated Press LONDON The condom, the pill and now, the smartphone? Natural Cycles, a