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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Becker donates land for Struthers fire station in honor of father
A new fire station may be on the horizon for Struthers thanks to a donation from a local business owner with firefighting in his blood.
7th District seat vacated by DeGenaro is hot ticket in May
There are four positions on the ballot in Mahoning County without incumbents with a seat on the 7th District Court of Appeals attracting the most candidates.
Struthers High students add 'author' to their resumes
Some Struthers students are putting pens to paper and self-publishing books they hope will inspire other people.
Wynn case raises questions about responsibility to investors
Wynn case raises questions about responsibility to investors
Local billionaire buys Los Angeles Times for $500 million
Local billionaire buys Los Angeles Times for $500 million
East Side library branch program today is canceled
East Side library branch program today is canceled
White House aide resigns after allegations of spousal abuse
White House aide resigns after allegations of spousal abuse
Man fatally stabbed in Columbus, 2nd man injured at gas station
Man fatally stabbed in Columbus, 2nd man injured at gas station
Funeral set for former Ohio State great Jim Stillwagon
Funeral set for former Ohio State great Jim Stillwagon
STORM UPDATES | Weather advisory lifted for the Valley
STORM UPDATES | Part of 224 closed; ODOT cites snowfall rate
Cardboard sled-making event in Salem still on for tonight
Cardboard sled-making event in Salem still on for tonight
Tonight's Canfield school board meeting is canceled
Tonight's Canfield school board meeting is canceled
Ex-volleyball coach gets 18 months for sex with players
Ex-volleyball coach gets 18 months for sex with players
Announcing low-cost sponsorship spots for Greatest Golfer 2018.
Announcing new low-cost sponsorship space for Greatest Golfer 2018.
Man charged in drunken-driving crash that killed NFL player
Man charged in drunken-driving crash that killed NFL player
Ruth Cummings, mother of US Rep. Elijah Cummings, dies
Ruth Cummings, mother of US Rep. Elijah Cummings, dies
Weather cancels Ghossain’s grand opening celebration
Weather cancels Ghossain’s grand opening celebration
City committee OKs plans for amphitheater
The project is tentatively scheduled to be done by spring 2019.
Robins Theatre owner, promoter provide a glimpse of future
The Robins hasn’t been used since 1974, and it took a month just to put it back into presentable shape so people could walk through and see the potential
Tensions mount in flap over prayers at West Branch
Some West Branch Schools students said their academic environment has become tense after the district curtailed prayer before athletic games in January.
Canfield man pleads guilty to touching 12-year-old girl
Canfield man pleads guilty to touching 12-year-old girl
Man who crashed fleeing cops has 17 license suspensions
Man who crashed fleeing cops has 17 license suspensions
Register by today for eye health event
Registration deadline YOUNGSTOWN Today is the deadline to register for “The Importance of Eye
Youngstown officials: Fewer complaints about snow removal
City plows won’t finish plowing side streets until Friday or Saturday.
Profit-sharing checks coming to GM workers
Across the company, about 50,000 GM factory workers will get $11,750 profit-sharing checks.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP More prep results from Tuesday
BOYS BASKETBALL St. Thomas Aquinas 49, Ursuline 46 LOUISVILLE Javae Mincy led Aquinas (3-14)
Campbell teacher uses $5,000 grant to create music program
Holding horns that were nearly as tall as they are to their lips, a group of third-graders from Campbell K-7 School unleashed a wall of sound during their morning music class.
NBC goes for TV gold with Olympics coverage
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK Fresh off the Super Bowl, NBC begins more than two
Managing marriage by text message
My wife and I are good at relationship maintenance. While navigating work and home schedules,
Joshua Dixon students critique The Vindicator
Joshua Dixon Elementary fourth-graders got to read and critique The Vindicator for a special segment of Right to Read Week
Youngstown mayor pledges better planning
Better planning and involving more people in government is in the city’s future, said Mayor Jamael Tito Brown.
Youngstown mayor hires buildings/grounds commissioner
The commissioner has 20 years of experience managing commercial and residential properties.
Hoerig trial set for April 16; prosecutor says he's ready
Claudia Hoerig is escorted out of Judge Andrew Logan's courtroom Tuesday at the Trumbull County Courthouse in Warren after a pre-trial hearing in Hoerig's aggravated murder trial in the 2007 death of her husband, Karl Hoerig, in their Newton Falls home.
redistricting Ohio lawmakers, groups reach deal on proposal
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS A compromise between state lawmakers and voting-rights advocates over
College for all is possible
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords California can be an annoyingly trendy state. Think avocado toast,
State Rep. John Boccieri, one of only 10 Ohio House members to vote against the redistricting plan,
State Rep. John Boccieri, one of only 10 Ohio House members to vote against the redistricting plan,
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Here are a few random facts about the special day,
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Here are a few random facts about the special day,
Support Heart Association’s goals, mission to save lives
Editorial: With Valentine’s Day approaching next week, the spotlight is shining brightly on the romantic and
Stock market rallies after its epic plunge
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday as a late surge helped them regain almost
Former Olympic coach faces probe
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. Former U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics team coach John Geddert
Justices issue legal blows to 2 Ohio abortion clinics
Associated Press COLUMBUS A pair of abortion clinics claiming hardships related to Ohio’s
Senate closes in on budget deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Buoyed by the sudden likelihood of a budget pact, lawmakers are on
Trump silences his critics with great State of the Union speech
Opinion: President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address set a new standard. For himself. If he
Love is in the air, recipes to show you care
Family Features Chocolates? Roses? Been there, done that. Everyone wants to make sure the special
White House chief: Dreamers not a priority for deportation
Associated Press WASHINGTON “Dreamers” protected by an Obama-era program that President Donald
Wine of incredible quality in a breathtaking setting
There are so many amazing wines to taste and high-quality experiences to enjoy when visiting Napa these days.
Trump, official meet over Dem memo
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump met with a top Justice Department official
Ghossain's opens new location for convenience
A new Ghossain’s Gourmet Mediterranean Foods location opens on U.S. Route 224 to make it more convenient for customers to get the authentic foods it offers.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 7
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2018. There are 327 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘This is Us’ gets boost from Super Bowl slot NEW YORK Super Bowl ratings may have
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time
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
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Better, healthier baking
Family Features Olive oil is a flavorful and versatile cooking oil that is often trusted in
Show off your sweet side this valentine’s day
Family Features Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this
D’Apolito files to run for vacant seat
D’Apolito files to run for vacant seat YOUNGSTOWN Judge David A. D’Apolito of Mahoning County
Valentine’s recipes you’ll love to share
Family Features If the way to your loved one’s heart is through the stomach, there’s no better
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kayla Oviatt and Richard Richeal, Masury, boy, Feb. 4.
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
Man tells police he sells ‘weed to get by’
Cole Sprouse told police he plans on quitting selling marijuana because just got a job