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Cops deliver special Valentines to Chaney students
Usually, when several uniformed police officers are in one room, they turn heads — and not for a good reason. But Wednesday, they left a lot of smiles in their wake.
No more delays, judge rules in Infante corruption case
The visiting judge in the Ralph Infante public corruption trial has shut down every argument the former Niles mayor’s attorney has made for dismissing charges or suppressing evidence in the case.
Warren cops surprised by accidental ruling in Walker death
In a surprising twist, Michael C. Walker, one of 13 people who was thought to have been murdered in Warren in July 2017, has been ruled an accidental death.
Wilson Elementary classroom fosters calm, creativity
“In my studio [classroom] I want to give students opportunities to look at things differently, more creatively,” explained Ragghanti-Crowe, Wilson intervention specialist. “And when they walk in here this room calms them down.”
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
UPDATE | As many as 17 dead in Fla. school shooting, 16 more wounded
Authorities say the suspect is a former student.
Morse heats up in a tight game with Oakland
Cam Morse has 15 as the Penguins lead the Grizzlies at the half
Warren child mistakenly told to walk long way home from school
Warren child mistakenly told to walk long way home from school
Group ranks Poland Township as one of Ohio's safest communities
Group ranks Poland Township as one of Ohio's safest communities
Austintown school board has special meeting Thursday
Austintown school board has special meeting Thursday
Cafaro Co. announces changes, additions to Eastwood Complex
Cafaro Co. announces changes, additions to Eastwood Complex
President Trump: 'I'm opposed to domestic violence'
President Trump: 'I'm opposed to domestic violence'
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Mahoning County deputy
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Mahoning County deputy
Stocks climb as investors shake off inflation worries
Stocks climb as investors shake off inflation worries
Ohio city's ex-human resources director facing sex charges
Ohio city's ex-human resources director facing sex charges
Porn star who alleged Trump affair: I can now tell my story
Porn star who alleged Trump affair: I can now tell my story
Hubbard High School band to perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Hubbard High School band to perform at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Ohio court won't reopen case of convicted killer of 11
Ohio court won't reopen case of convicted killer of 11
Pa. police charge man with allegedly stealing cyanide
Pa. police charge man with allegedly stealing cyanide
Puerto Rico cancels $133M post-hurricane housing contract
Puerto Rico cancels $133M post-hurricane housing contract
'Tito' Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.
'Tito' Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
AP sources: Mitt Romney to launch Senate campaign Thursday
AP sources: Mitt Romney to launch Senate campaign Thursday
OSHP: Teenage driver killed in multiple-vehicle crash
OSHP: Teenage driver killed in multiple-vehicle crash
Girl, Planned Parenthood sticker stay at Catholic school
Girl, Planned Parenthood sticker stay at Catholic school
Mardi Gras marred as 3 killed, 5 wounded in New Orleans
Mardi Gras marred as 3 killed, 5 wounded in New Orleans
Judge: All evidence in Ralph Infante corruption trial stays
Judge: All evidence in Ralph Infante corruption trial stays
Man secretly indicted for 2017 murder is in custody
Man secretly indicted for 2017 murder is in custody
White apologizes for comments on sexual misconduct lawsuit
White apologizes for comments on sexual misconduct lawsuit
Ohio transit authority finds $7.9 million in surplus cash
Ohio transit authority finds $7.9 million in surplus cash
White House, FBI differ in accounts of investigation of aide
White House, FBI differ in accounts of investigation of aide
Suspect injured, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate
Suspect injured, SUV stopped after shooting at NSA gate
TeamNeo report: Northeast Ohio manufacturing is rebounding
TeamNeo report: Northeast Ohio manufacturing is rebounding
Warren police take man to hospital after attempted rape
Warren police take man to hospital after attempted rape
Trumbull judge resets hearing to board up man's house
Trumbull judge resets hearing to board up man's house
Niles teen pleads no contest to murdering elderly neighbor, to be sentenced in April
Judge W. Wyatt McKay and Assistant Prosecutor Chris Becker reached the same conclusion about the reasons Jacob LaRosa took a plea Tuesday instead of continuing to trial on charges that he killed his elderly neighbor: The jury pool scared him.
Youngstown looks to eliminate its general-fund deficit
With proposed cuts by the administration, the deficit is about $1 million.
Airport officials still working on getting new service
The aviation committee recommended submitting a letter of understanding to Elite Airways of Maine for service
Hubbard French Club's Mardi Gras event focuses on cultural significance
The Hubbard French Club learned how to swing dance and ate creole cuisine at the celebration in Brookfield.
LaBrae continues to pile up basketball victories
Vikings’ last loss in regular season was on Feb. 2, 2016
Talk about schools was not public meeting
A Youngstown school board member called a private meeting at East High that took place on Feb. 9 an ‘egregious act’
Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya of ‘Black Panther’ is suddenly everywhere Breakthrough year
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. One year ago, most audiences didn’t know
JEDD agreement approaching, officials say
Officials from Canfield city and township governments said progress is being made on a proposed joint economic development district.
Central figure in Hamad trial, Bryce Hendrickson died of drug overdose, coroner rules
Central figure in Hamad trial, Bryce Hendrickson died of drug overdose, coroner rules
South Side Academy carnival raises money for patients
Zhraiah Chehan, 8, fires a dart toward a target during the Pennies for Patients Carnival Tuesday at South Side Academy in Youngstown. Proceeds from the after-school carnival and other fundraising events at the school in January and February will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Social media connects fans of teams
Shelby Kelly lives in Texas and she’s an integral part of the Dallas Cowboys organization. She has
Recipe Corner: MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Judge orders DACA program to continue
Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump’s administration didn’t offer “legally
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food
‘Nunes memo’ shows weakness of much-heralded Russia probe; allegations of collusion baseless
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication If you’ve been watching MSNBC and, consequently, have
Quick and easy comfort food
Family Features A steaming bowl of savory soup is the perfect comfort food when the wind is
Budget sheds light on plans for welfare reform
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration in recent months has made its stance clear
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Day 5 updates
skiing Women’s slalom postponed PYEONGCHANG, South Korea The start of Mikaela Shiffrin’s bid
Trump ‘considering all options’ on steel, aluminum imports
Associated Press WASHINGTON Weighing trade sanctions, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s
Second Harvest needs your help to ease Valley hunger
Editorial: If you were thinking THE effects of an improving national economy have trickled down to ease
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Man of the
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 14
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2018. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
Host a hot-pot party
Family Features Heat up your next get-together by inviting family and friends over to try a DIY
BLACK HISTORY
BLACK HISTORY Scheduled events February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of
TOM PURCELL | Let’s relearn the art of romance
Opinion: By TOM PURCELL Cagle Cartoons I still have no idea why Laura Lindsey liked me, but she did. It
Spending plan would gut climate science programs
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is targeting federal funding for studying
Israeli police: Indict prime minister
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that Benjamin Netanyahu be
Powerball winner who demands anonymity to get money
Associated Press NASHUA, N.H. A New Hampshire woman who won a $559.7 million Powerball jackpot
GM to close plant in South Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea General Motors said Tuesday it will close an underutilized
President prods Congress amid immigration debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON A high-stakes Senate debate over immigration got off to a halting
BUSINESS DIGEST || Dearing acquires Kruman Equipment
Dearing acquires Kruman Equipment BOARDMAN Dearing Compressor & Pump Co., the second-oldest
Report: US strike kills Russian military contractors in Syria
Associated Press MOSCOW An unknown number of private Russian military contractors were killed by
FBI contradicts White House on probe of Porter
Associated Press WASHINGTON Contradicting the White House, the FBI said Tuesday it gave the
Mattel doubles down on Uno game
Associated Press NEW YORK What’s next for Uno? Dos, of course. Mattel is launching the new
METRO DIGEST || Best of Breed at dog show
Best of Breed at dog show VIENNA Sue Davis of Vienna and her curly-coated retriever, Flash, won
Simple seafood solutions for lent
Family Features With people across the country observing Lent, a religious tradition observed
Sweet ways to plan your next gathering
Family Features Plan to end your next gathering on a sweet note with these fruity desserts to
Mom charged after children 2, 4 and 8 found wandering down the street in winter coats and hats
Mom charged after children 2, 4 and 8 found wandering down the street in winter coats and hats
SPORTS digest Zallow, Corbett win HL Athletes of the Week
Zallow, Corbett win HL Athletes of the Week Youngstown State track and field athletes Chad Zallow
YSU BASKETBALL | Tonight’s men’s game at a glance
YSU (7-20/5-9) vs. Oakland (16-10/8-5) at Beeghly Center Tip-off — 7 p.m. YSU probable starters
Mari Alschuler brought community members to YSU for a reading of some of her latest work
YSU social work associate professor read passages from recently published short stories
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high school, 13910 Mahoning Ave., North
LeBron, new-look Cavs blow out Thunder
LeBron James and his new teammates are playing like old buddies
METRO DIGEST || Priests are removed
Priests are removed HERMITAGE, PA. A priest from Kennedy Catholic High School here and another
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