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YSU students end first week slip slidin' away
Tyler Carver of Chardon takes part in the inflatable water slide on campus at Youngstown State University. The activity Friday afternoon was part of YSU’s ...
Stories published August 25, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
East Side residents turn out to clean up park area today
A mere matter of hours was all that was needed to transform a long-abandoned walkway from an overgrown, trash-strewn eyesore to an area that promises to be a green oasis.
Sen. John McCain dead at 81
Multiple national news outlets are reporting Arizona Sen. John McCain has died at 81.
East Side home destroyed today in latest in arson string
Youngstown has been plagued with suspicious fires this summer.
Banged-up O’Horo returns to sting East
East defensive back Marshall Herron breaks up a pass intended for Boardman receiver Che Trevena during the fist half of their game Friday night at Boardman High School.
Judge expected to rule soon on TJX restraining order
Both sides of a lawsuit related to the TJX project presented their cases in court Friday.
Springfield gets tricky to beat South Range
A boilermaker and a brick house came together to beat South Range
Former Pittsburgh Steeler’s program to help Honor Court vets
The Mahoning County Honor Court is a special docket for military veterans with low-level, non-violent criminal offenses.
Wildcats spot-on against Leopards
J.D. Hall passed for 185 yards and two touchdowns for Struthers.
Fate of second power plant still uncertain
Clean Energy Future Lordstown’s appeals filing may further delay construction of the second power plant in Lordstown.
Trumbull County Administrator leaving job Sept. 6
Rebecca Gerson, who became Trumbull County administrator, transit administrator and purchasing director April 9, announced she is leaving the job Sept. 6 to return to her law practice.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Bristol 1, Wood 0 BRISTOLVILLE Damion Durst scored on an assist by Matt Stephens. Goalkeeper Danny Yanek made 15 saves.
Driver who died in crash with bus had crossed center line
A witness said the driver who died in a head-on crash into a 10-passenger transport bus on state Route 305 on Aug. 14 crossed into the opposite lane of travel twice before the crash.
Senior citizens sought for show
Staff report COLUMBIANA People age 55 and older who have acted professionally or in community
SPORTS digest
YSU volleyball team sweeps St. Peter LEWISBURG, PA. Sophomore Margaux Thompson had 14 kills and
Mackenzie Phillips’ powerful presence on ‘Orange Is the New Black’ One day at a time
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Mackenzie Phillips, who’s upending expectations
Austintown police seek 3 who robbed burger restaurant
Police are looking for tips to help them find out who robbed an Austintown restaurant last weekend.
Y'town judicial candidate interviews Monday, Tuesday
Six people are vying for the gubernatorial appointment.
METRO DIGEST || Arrested in Pa.
Police on Thursday arrested the man accused of stealing a car on South State Street after he threatened a business owner at gunpoint Wednesday in New Castle, Pa., after he was accused of stealing another car.
YSU students end first week slip slidin' away
Tyler Carver of Chardon takes part in the inflatable water slide on campus at Youngstown State University. The activity Friday afternoon was part of YSU’s Welcome Week to greet students with a variety of events and activities the first week of school.
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 7:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Wolves vs. Manchester City, Premier League. 8 a.m.
Choir concert canceled
Choir concert canceled NORTH LIMA The Children of the World Choir that was scheduled for Sept. 2
PREP FOOTBALL Friday’s recaps
Cardinal Mooney 45, St. Joseph (Canada) 22 Youngstown Jason Santisi scored four touchdowns to
PRO GOLF roundup
PGA Koepka takes lead at Northern Trust PARAMUS, N.J. Brooks Koepka showed some muscle and
The voice of an anguished dad in a Catholic pew
It wasn’t a normal Sunday in Catholic pulpits across America, as priests faced flocks touched by
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 69 in
Meyer tweets apology to ex-wife of former assistant
Ohio State coach has been criticized for his Wednesday media conference
Tour to visit unique downtown buildings
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society and the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor are sponsoring a guided walking tour of downtown Youngstown at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 13 that will focus on unique historic buildings.
Join Panerathon and make strides to beat breast cancer
Editorial: Sandwiched between the excitement of the start of the high school football season Friday and the
Catholic Church should get rid of the old guard, including the pope
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons Am I the only Catholic who thinks the church needs to consider
Code Blue for doctors
Opinion: If you are frustrated by wait times to see your doctor, the cost of health insurance and
Trump finance chief receives immunity
Associated Press NEW YORK He’s one of the longest-serving employees in Donald Trump’s family
Cincinnati Police officer shot, possible suspect killed
Associated Press CINCINNATI A Cincinnati police officer was wounded and a possible suspect was
RECORD REVIEWS
The Lemon Twigs Album: “Go To School” Grade: B- The Lemon Twigs’ memorable first album, “Do
Avoid conflicts around docks
Conflict exists in so many areas of our lives that many of us retreat to lakes and rivers for a few
THE VILLAGE IDIOT | Best when read by 2018
I recently discovered a box of chicken tenders in my freezer, hidden underneath a container of very
Hurricane floods homes in Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU Hurricane Lane weakened Friday as it headed toward the Hawaiian
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v JD Eicher’s Summer Songfest, 3:30-11 p.m.: A laid-back end of
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Deputies rescue women stranded on unicorn raft STARK, Minn. It was not a fairy
AROUND THE NFL FRIDAY
NOTES Browns’ Taylor won’t miss game CLEVELAND The Browns escaped a preseason quarterback
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 25
Today is Saturday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2018. There are 128 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boyarko named chamber COO
Boyarko named chamber COO YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber announced the
O’Hearn, Dozier led Royals over Indians
Ryan O’Hearn and Hunter Dozier hit back-to-back home runs leading off the ninth inning.
Terra Koontz, Charles Fox to exchange vows
Terra Koontz, Charles Fox to exchange vows
METRO DIGEST || Back to School Sunday
Back to School Sunday WARREN Second Baptist Church “A House of Hope,” 1510 Main Ave SW, Warren,
Kaitlin L. Gatta, Bradley C. Bailey are engaged
Kaitlin L. Gatta, Bradley C. Bailey are engaged
Fall rite set for Staci Lombardo, Keith Sikora
Fall rite set for Staci Lombardo, Keith Sikora
Miss Marchese, Mr. Carchedi plan autumn rite
Miss Marchese, Mr. Carchedi plan autumn rite
The Nicastros celebrate with vacation to Italy
The Nicastros celebrate with vacation to Italy
Halls celebrate 60th anniversary with family
Halls celebrate 60th anniversary with family
Migratory birds begin heading south
Shorter days and chilly mornings signal curious naturalists that certain predictable natural
Sen. McCain ends cancer treatment
Associated Press WASHINGTON Arizona Sen. John McCain has discontinued medical treatment for an
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Rep. Eric Swalwell,
Goose-hunt sign-up
Goose-hunt sign-up CORTLAND Local hunters have an opportunity to assist in reducing the goose
Trump complains Dems are ‘negative, nasty’
President avoids mention of Governor Kasich at Columbus fundraiser Associated Press COLUMBUS
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