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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kucinich: Distress commission members secretly trying to privatize Ohio schools
An Ohio gubernatorial candidate said he intends to give those trying to privatize public education “the fight of their lives.”
Casino operator picks New Castle area as site for new casino
Fourteen years ago Lawrence County started to seek out a casino investor.
Warren visitors warned: Snow parking ban extends to downtown
The company that handles parking enforcement in downtown appears to have fired a warning shot regarding people who use two-hour on-street parking spaces by posting signs asking them to respect this week’s snow-related parking ban.
Arnold Perry gets 27 years for impregnating 14-year-old twins, 12-year-old sister
A man who impregnated 14-year-old twins and their 12-year-old sister was sentenced Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to 27 years in prison.
Internet pioneer, songwriter John Perry Barlow dies at 70
Internet pioneer, songwriter John Perry Barlow dies at 70
Budget plan's $1 trillion deficit sours some Republicans
Budget plan's $1 trillion deficit sours some Republicans
Omarosa says on 'Big Brother' country is not going to be OK
Omarosa says on 'Big Brother' country is not going to be OK
Second Harvest distributes 10.6 million pounds of food in 2017
Second Harvest distributes 10.6 million pounds of food in 2017
UPDATE | Dow industrials drop another 1,000 points as selling spreads
Dow industrials drop another 1,000 points as selling spreads
Toronto police: remains of 6 found in serial killer probe
Toronto police: remains of 6 found in serial killer probe
Ex-principal gets 9 years for child porn from student phone
Ex-principal gets 9 years for child porn from student phone
Ohio teen sentenced for conspiracy conviction in school threat
Ohio teen sentenced for conspiracy conviction in school threat
Ohio city votes to accept $7.5M settlement in gas pipeline fight
Ohio city votes to accept $7.5M settlement in gas pipeline fight
Syria says rare US strike an effort 'to support terrorism'
Syria says rare US strike an effort 'to support terrorism'
Lawmakers push for budget vote to avert government shutdown
Lawmakers push for budget vote to avert government shutdown
Tarantino apologizes to Roman Polanski rape victim
Tarantino apologizes to Roman Polanski rape victim
Ohio Supreme Court upholds triple-killer’s death sentence
Ohio Supreme Court upholds triple-killer’s death sentence
Dad who tried to attack Nassar doesn't want donations
Dad who tried to attack Nassar doesn't want donations
Cavaliers trading Isaiah Thomas for Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr.
Cavaliers trading Isaiah Thomas for Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr.
Austintown, Warren cops nab man accused of sending nude images
Austintown, Warren cops nab man accused of sending nude images
Williams gets 62 to life in gruesome murder of Gina Burger
Williams gets 62 to life in gruesome murder of Gina Burger
Firm wins right to put casino in Lawrence County, near Ohio
Firm wins right to put casino in Lawrence County, near Ohio
Senate leaders’ budget deal faces opposition in both parties
Senate leaders’ budget deal faces opposition in both parties
Man pleads guilty to raping three girls
Arnold Perry, 34, received the sentence from Judge Maureen Sweeney for the rapes, which happened in Youngstown in 2016.
Warren fund awards $20,000 to encourage investment on Youngstown Road
Warren fund awards $20,000 to encourage investment on Youngstown Road
Paczki Dance with bands at Rolling Mills
The Penn-Ohio Polka Pals will present the 16th annual Fat Tuesday Paczki Dance on Tuesday
Ex-swim coach’s home searched amid sexual abuse allegations
Ex-swim coach’s home searched amid sexual abuse allegations
Valentine's Day String Art canceled
Valentine's Day String Art at East Library scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 8 has been canceled.
South Korean president to meet North Korean leader’s sister
South Korean president to meet North Korean leader’s sister
City votes to accept $7.5M settlement in gas pipeline fight
City votes to accept $7.5M settlement in gas pipeline fight
Pelini’s latest class of recruits has local flavor
There is talent from the Mahoning Valley joining Youngstown State’s football team.
Wednesday's snowfall caused challenge for plow drivers
The snow isn’t done. The National Weather Service is forecasting a 50 percent chance of snow then rain or snow Friday afternoon.
Poland’s largest class of football signees announce commitments
Six players inked national letters-of-intent Wednesday at the Poland Public Library.
Struthers businessman donates land to city for new fire station
Dan Becker, the owner of Davis-Becker funeral homes, purchased a lot between Elm Court and Elm Street that formerly belonged to Faith Fellowship Church. He purchased the land – just under 1 acre – with the intention of donating it to the city to build a new fire station.
Struthers students hope to inspire others with messages of faith
Three students in particular share a love of writing, faith in God and an appreciation for the role models who helped guide them.
Pelini announces YSU staff promotions
Bo Pelini looked inward to fill two vacancies on his Youngstown State coaching staff.
Skeggs Lecture Series to feature Gifford, Kelly
“We have wonderful stories and our speakers always have a lot to share,” said Jackie LeViseur, YSU events director, about the Skeggs Lecture Series
Ex-Lordstown coach gets prison for sex offenses against 2 former players
Richard E. Knox was sentenced to 18 months in prison in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court for committing sex offenses against two Lordstown junior-high volleyball players he coached.
WEDNESDAY’S PREP RESULTS
SWIMMING & DIVING Four local divers reach districts AKRON Three Boardman divers and one from Austintown Fitch qualified for district competition Wednesday during the girls sectional competition at the University of Akron’s Ocasek Natatorium.
Gospel tour to make stop at Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The “Festival of Praise – Texture of a Man” tour, featuring gospel music
Vicki Lawrence loves Mama, but she isn’t turning into her
It might have once seemed unthinkable that Vicki Lawrence would ever catch up to Mama in age.
Girard's new councilwoman brings experience to post
Fran Wilson fills the seat vacated by Keith Schubert, who had to resign in the fall when he moved to another ward.
Symphony salute to Ella Fitzgerald
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, with conductor Randall Craig
Youngstown man gets 6 years on sexual-battery charges
The sentence follows accusations that Lynn Perry raped 6- and 7-year-old girls.
Six candidates filed for 7th District Court of Appeals
Two Democrats are facing each other for a Mahoning County common pleas seat
Al Adi’s wife leaves family, friends to join him in Jordan
Fidaa Musleh, center, hugs her daughters, Rania, left, and Lina Adi, before boarding a plane Wednesday at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to be reunited with her husband, Amer “Al” Adi Othman in Amman, Jordan.
General Motors seeks to avoid Takata recalls
Associated Press DETROIT For the third time in the past three years, General Motors has asked
Best grow lights are red, blue
Q. Does it matter what light I provide for plants if I grow my own from seed this year? Nancy from
Nearly 11.8M sign up for ‘Obamacare’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Call it the political equivalent of a death-defying escape: Former
Feed your curiosity - Get to know nature classes
Want to learn more about the world around you? Curious about the wildlife in your backyard?
Olympic athletes, organizers contend with cold
The temperature at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium was minus 3 Fahrenheit (minus 16 Celsius).
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 8
Today is Thursday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2018. There are 326 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Akron Children's 3-day radiothon begins
The 19th annual 98.1 KDD "Have a Heart, Do Your Part" Radiothon benefiting Akron Children's Hospital will broadcast live on 98.1 KDD from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Friday
Senate leaders reach deal on budget; obstacles remain
Immigration not included in plan Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate leaders brokered a long-
Vines can be multitaskers in the garden
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Vines can be multitaskers in our gardens.
Man sentenced for stealing from cars
Gets three year sentence, but could be released early after six months
2018 PRIMARY | Candidates and issues
The following filed for the May 8 primary. Eligibility will be determined by county election boards.
Brookfield Schools hosting Hello Week
Brookfield Schools hosting Hello Week BROOKFIELD Brookfield Local Schools are hosting Hello Week
Appeals court panel wrong about killer Hill’s execution
Editorial: Convicted sadistic murder- er Danny Lee Hill should have met his maker years ago, but the fact that
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
On-line insect identification
On-line insect identification No time to visit the clinic to drop off a bug? Check out this
METRO DIGEST || MCCTC open house
MCCTC open house CANFIELD Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road,
“The Four” (8 p.m., Fox): We’ll learn the winner tonight in the season finale, as
“The Four” (8 p.m., Fox): We’ll learn the winner tonight in the season finale, as the final four
GOP senators release referral in Russia probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two influential Republican senators have injected new information
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Native bees or honey bees?
Native bees or honey bees? Honey bees help pollinate farm crops and make honey we love to eat, but
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Sat: Michael Rutushin and Dave Lynn, 7 p.m.
Colts: ‘Rivalry on’ after McDaniels backs out
Colts general manager Chis Ballard showed up for a news conference Wednesday — just not the one he expected.
Rooney hopeful deal can be reached with Bell
The Steelers have no plans on moving on from All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell.
Frackers target Ohio county
Opinion: By Alison Stine OtherWords My southeastern Ohio town in the Appalachian foothills is a small,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Ohio Aldi stores to have hiring event
Ohio Aldi stores to have hiring event YOUNGSTOWN Every Ohio Aldi store will have a hiring event
Paczki Dance with bands at Rolling Mills
Paczki Dance with bands at Rolling Mills GIRARD The Penn-Ohio Polka Pals will present the 16th
No comparison between Trump’s and Nixon’s battles with the FBI
Opinion: WASHINGTON “Nixonian” is not the right word to use to describe the behavior of President Donald
‘Dating Sucks’ returns to the stage
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back “Dating Sucks: The
Ohio State’s recruiting class second only to Georgia
The Buckeyes picked up with five-star offensive lineman Nicholas Petit-Frere.
White House aide resigns after allegations of domestic abuse
Associated Press WASHINGTON One of President Donald Trump’s top White House aides resigned
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The 15:17 to Paris (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10
More Americans hold stocks, for better or for worse
Associated Press NEW YORK A plunge in stock prices always stings, but this recent one dug
MORE COLLEGE BASKETBALL FROM WEDNESDAY
MEN St. John’s 79, No. 1 Villanova 75 PHILADELPHIA St. John’s took down another of the
Struggling Cavs outlast Timberwolves in OT
LeBron James hit a jumper over Jimmy Butler at the buzzer in overtime.
Children’s Nature Hour
Children’s Nature Hour When: Today, 10-11a.m. What: Join us as we read “No Two Alike” by Keith
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Kylie Jenner is new Instagram queen LOS ANGELES Kylie Jenner is the new queen of
Marching on
White House advances idea of military parade amid criticism Associated Press WASHINGTON The
METRO DIGEST || Man pleads guilty
Man pleads guilty YOUNGSTOWN A Canfield man accused of rape pleaded guilty Wednesday to
City of Canfield held JEDD informational hearing
Council held a public informational hearing at 5 p.m. today on a proposed Joint Economic Development District between the city and township.
Gabby Giffords, husband astronaut to speak at YSU next week
Youngstown State University Skeggs Lecture Series will welcome Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly at 7 p.m. next Thursday in Stambaugh Auditorium.
WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NHL
WEDNESDAY AROUND THE NHL Maple Leafs 3, Predators 2, SO TORONTO James van Riemsdyk scored in
YSU BASKETBALL | Today’s games
WOMEN Matchup: YSU (10-13, 6-6 Horizon League) at IUPUI (17-5, 9-2). Where: The Jungle,
Ohio State topples No. 3 Purdue
Keita Bates-Diop scored 18 points, including the decisive putback with 2.8 seconds left.
WEDNeSDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Pistons 115, Nets 106 DETROIT Andre Drummond had 17 points and 27 rebounds, and the Pistons
SigningS and COMMITMENTS in the Valley
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Football Jakari Lumsden — Eastern Kentucky Nick Bush — Malone Nate
Man gets 12 years for drug trafficking
A federal judge sentenced a Youngstown man to more than 14 years in prison Wednesday for drug trafficking.
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