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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man dies in crash that sliced vehicle on West Side
A single-car crash at about 8 p.m. Tuesday on South Schenley Avenue near Oran Drive on the city's West Side left the male driver dead and the car in three pieces after jumping the curb at Oran and hitting three trees.
Airport panel recommends request for service to Elite Airways
Outside the closed-door executive session where Western Reserve Port Authority officials discussed airport issues Tuesday, the airport terminal was empty.
Hubbard students learn significance of Mardi Gras
Hubbard High School French teacher Jenna Evans wanted to teach students the cultural significance of Mardi Gras, beyond what most people perceive as a holiday that gives them a reason to eat, drink and earn colorful beads.
Shaun White takes gold with epic run, bringing American Winter gold to 100
Shaun White put together an epic final run to claim his third gold medal in Olympic men’s halfpipe, slicing through the gray South Korean sky on Wednesday to post a score of 97.75 for the 100th overall gold by the United States in the Winter Games.
Priests from Kennedy Catholic, Cambridge Springs removed after alleged misconduct
The move came today after diocesan investigations into alleged misconduct, Erie Catholic Bishop Lawrence Persico told the Erie Times-News.
Remains found identified as West Side woman
Police on Tuesday identified a set of partial remains found last month on the North Side as a missing South Osborn Avenue woman.
School board members blast Feb. 9 'private meeting'
A Youngstown Board of Education member called a Feb. 9 private meeting at East High “an egregious act.”
Family who buried wrong man sues California county
Relatives who thought they had buried their loved one only to find out he was alive 11 days after his funeral sued a California county Tuesday.
JEDD agreement approaching, Canfield and township officials say
JEDD agreement approaching, Canfield and township officials say
UPDATE : Youngstown council works on deficit reduction plan
Youngstown council works on deficit reduction plan
Boardman police: Man in Spider-Man mask attempts robbery
Boardman police: Man in Spiderman mask attempts robbery
Dem Pillich to leave governor's race, back Cordray
Dem Pillich to leave governor's race, back Cordray
LeBron James to produce new 'House Party' movie
The Cavaliers star and business partner Maverick Carter are producing a new version of "House Party," the comedy featuring hip-hop duo Kid 'N Play that debuted in 1990.
French trial on sex with 11-year-old fuels debate on consent
French trial on sex with 11-year-old fuels debate on consent
Trump announces Pittsburgh-area campaign rally on Feb. 21
Trump announces Pittsburgh-area campaign rally on Feb. 21
Sex offender convicted in rape, murder of 14-year-old Ohio girl
Sex offender convicted in rape, murder of 14-year-old Ohio girl
Gates turns attention toward poverty, growing inequity in US
Gates turns attention toward poverty, growing inequity in US
Haiti leader: UK aid workers violated 'basic human decency'
Haiti leader: UK aid workers violated 'basic human decency'
Reports: Police recommend indictments of Netanyahu
Reports: Police recommend indictments of Netanyahu
Reports: Russian contractors killed by US strike in Syria
Reports: Russian contractors killed by US strike in Syria
South Africa's ruling party finally turns against Zuma
South Africa's ruling party finally turns against Zuma
FBI says information on Trump aide sent to WH last year
FBI says information on Trump aide sent to WH last year
Black model covers Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Black model covers Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Ohio man convicted in killings could be released from prison
Ohio man convicted in killings could be released from prison
UK: White powder in package sent to Parliament not harmful
UK: White powder in package sent to Parliament not harmful
Remains found on North Side ID'ed as missing woman
Remains found on North Side ID'ed as missing woman
LAROSA TRIAL | Jacob LaRosa pleads no contest, sentenced in April
LAROSA TRIAL | Jacob LaRosa pleads no contest, sentenced in April
Youngstown man faces drugs charges after arrest in Boardman
Youngstown man faces drugs charges after arrest in Boardman
UK judge upholds arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder
UK judge upholds arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder
Columbiana County magistrate announces appellate court candidacy
Columbiana County magistrate announces appellate court candidacy
Students visit rival Ohio meet after racist chants
Students visit rival Ohio meet after racist chants
Ohio officer jailed for lie about being shot during traffic stop
Ohio officer jailed for lie about being shot during traffic stop
Trump warns of ’last chance’ to pass immigration deal
Trump warns of ’last chance’ to pass immigration deal
Man charged with break-ins during funerals held on $25K bail
Man charged with break-ins during funerals held on $25K bail
Russia: Plane crash caused by pilots’ error on speed data
Russia: Plane crash caused by pilots’ error on speed data
Amerisource shares jump on Walgreens buyout report
Amerisource shares jump on Walgreens buyout report
Firefighters respond to calls at Delphi, McDonald's
Firefighters respond to calls at Delphi, McDonalds
2018 OLYMPICS | Kim wins 1st gold; Hirscher breaks through
Kim dominates for 1st Olympic gold, Hirscher breaks through
GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring
GM to close auto plant in South Korea in restructuring
Jury selection in LaRosa aggravated murder case complicated by news coverage
Jury selection in LaRosa aggravated murder case complicated by news coverage
YSU duo earn Horizon League honors
Youngstown State’s Chelsea Olson seems to have a lock on Horizon League Freshman of the Week honors.
‘Grandpa’ Johnson determined to win 8th NASCAR championship
Jimmie Johnson has never hitched a ride for an afternoon on a champion’s float that snakes down closed city streets.
What to do on Valentine's Day?
Instead of dinner and a movie, there are some alternative local options to celebrate love this Valentine’s Day
Polar Pyeongchang: Cold, wind make for brutal conditions, delays
The Winter Olympics are supposed to be cold, of course. Just maybe not THIS cold.
Trump remains tweetless on Olympics
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has a tweet for just about everything, but
Judge swears in new MetroParks board member
MetroParks board approves new trust agreement for foundation
YSU sports teams keep Parks busy
YSU SID Trevor Parks spoke at the Curbstone Coaches’ luncheon on Monday.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 13
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2018. There are 321 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch Class of 1956 will host its first monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Denny’s
MONDAY’s NHL GAMES
Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3 TORONTO William Nylander had two goals and an assist, helping the
Captain fired over posts files lawsuit
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former emergency medical services captain fired for Facebook posts
After S. Korea visit Pence says ‘no daylight’ on North
Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO Vice President Mike Pence’s efforts to keep North Korea
Monday’s college basketball games
MEN No. 14 North Carolina 83, Notre Dame 66 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. Theo Pinson scored 14 of his 16
Trustees continue to make case for police levy
Proposed police levy of 2.4 mills, with an increase of 0.8 mills, for police officer salaries and maintaining vehicles, equipment and communications
Wildcats start fast and stave off Clippers’ comeback
Khaylah Brown led Struthers with 20 points.
Help Network of Northeast Ohio launches awareness campaign
The TV public service amounts will target suburban areas in Mahoning and Columbiana counties
Prison reform needed
Opinion: It didn’t seem to fit in President Trump’s State of the Union address, perhaps something tossed in
Senate leaders: time for immigration deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate’s two top leaders put on a show of comradery Monday as
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1246.630.71 Aqua America, .71
columbus officers killed Man charged with providing gun used in slaying
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man was charged Monday with providing the gun used to kill two Ohio
Intelligent alignment in baseball
Opinion: WASHINGTON Even if, inexplicably, you occasionally think about things other than Major League
Album releases in coming weeks include:
Album releases in coming weeks include: v Brandi Carlile: “By the Way, I Forgive You,” Friday v
Remington to operate while seeking Chapter 11 protection
Associated Press MADISON, N.C. Remington, the gun maker beset by falling sales and lawsuits tied
Trump's infrastructure plan called "a looney idea"
The infrastructure plan outlined by President Donald Trump called “a looney idea” with “zero chance of becoming law” by Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander
Liberty woman faces charges after attack on boyfriend
Janae Cox is also charged with criminal damaging and domestic violence
Settlement of ADI lawsuit demands full public airing
Editorial: Let’s put the 2016 crash land- ing of commercial air service at the Youngstown-Warren Regional
Foster home free informational luncheon
Foster home free informational luncheon YOUNGSTOWN Facing a shortage of licensed foster homes
Benefits of black pepper
Q. I often hear about the medicinal benefits of various herbs and spices. However, I don’t typically
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Eagle Joint Fire District, 6 p.m., special meeting, followed by 7 p.m. regular
5 things to know Trump’s $4.4 trillion budget
President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposal to spend $4.4 trillion in the 2019 budget year,
oddly enough
oddly enough Woman’s wedding gown after mix-up leaves it missing for 32 years WILLOWICK An
Satellites show hastening of rise in sea level
Satellites show hastening of rise in sea level WASHINGTON Melting ice sheets in Greenland and
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Monday in South Korea
SNOWBOARDING USA’s Kim wins gold in women’s halfpipe PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA Chloe Kim’s
Trump’s economic policy rooted in debt
Associated Press WASHINGTOn One clear principle runs through President Donald Trump’s emerging
washington Will Trump’s budget balloon deficit?
$4.4T plan fits pattern of past GOP presidents Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald
Man who ran from courthouse caught after scuffle with hospital police
Was at hospital visiting family member when caught
Commission says it can’t withhold winner’s name
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. New Hampshire’s lottery commission will ask a court to dismiss a
PREP ROUNDUP | Monday’s high school results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 69, Boardman 46 YOUNGSTOWN The Cardinals (13-8) made a
MONDAY AROUND THE NBA
Bulls 105, Magic 101 CHICAGO Zach LaVine broke for a tiebreaking dunk after stealing an inbounds
Bridis embraces role as YSU leader
Trey Bridis brings tenure, leadership and some power to Youngstown State’s baseball team.
Girard-McDonald viaduct being renamed for slain Girard police officer Justin Leo
A resolution to rename the viaduct passed unanimously
SPORTS digest Son of Cavs owner to undergo brain surgery
Son of Cavs owner to undergo brain surgery CLEVELAND Nick Gilbert, the son of Cavaliers owner