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SCHOOL SHOOTING | Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts
Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts in school attack
V24: ‘Mr. Wheeler’s’ to premiere at YSU Theater
Playwright Rob Zellers was looking for a place where he could capture the spirit and language of his hometown.
Williamson students rewarded with Sweetheart Dance
Williamson Elementary students Melissa Colvin, left, and Myeisha McKnight dance together at the Wednesday afternoon Sweetheart Dance, which was for students on track with behavior ...
Stories published February 15, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Disciplinary panel recommends Sciortino license be suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct is recommending the law license of former Mahoning County auditor Michael V. Sciortino be indefinitely suspended.
McGiffin leaving downtown Youngstown coordinator post
Michael McGiffin will step down as the city’s downtown events coordinator at the end of the month, in order to take a new job at Stambaugh Auditorium.
NAACP review of Y'town schools shows improvement
The NAACP Youngstown Branch gave a first look at its three-month reviews of Youngstown City Schools, which show overall improvement.
Second Harvest's annual food, funds drive kicked off tody
Last year, the event raised $232,783 and nearly 29,000 pounds of food were collected throughout the course of the campaign.
Treasurer office issues concern Niles financial commission
Treasurer office issues concern Niles financial commission
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Sheriff’s report: Suspect confessed to Florida school attack
Sheriff’s report: Suspect confessed to Florida school attack
Abortion-rights supporters fighting back this year
The initiatives unfolding this year aspire to at least raise the issue of reproductive rights even in conservative states that have passed the toughest anti-abortion laws.
Valley officers attend commander's services in Chicago
Valley officers attend commander's services in Chicago
House panel in Washington state OKs bump stock ban
House panel in Washington state OKs bump stock ban
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 18
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted 18 people, including an Outlook Avenue man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Youngstown then driving to Niagara Falls, N.Y., with her body.
Mahoning grand jury indicts 4 in Austintown home invasion
Mahoning grand jury indicts 4 in Austintown home invasion
McGiffin stepping down as Youngstown downtown events coordinator
McGiffin stepping down as the city’s downtown events coordinator
UPDATE | City schools respond to two lockdowns
Lockdown over at Chaney High School but new issue arises at Choffin
Man arrested in robbery suspect in five other heists
Man arrested in robbery suspect in five other heists
Presidents' Day won't affect Youngstown garbage collection
Presidents' Day won't affect Youngstown garbage collection
McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu
McDonald's moves cheeseburgers off Happy Meal menu
Mahoning commissioners make attempt to save money on audit
Mahoning commissioners make attempt to save money on audit
Appeals court declares Trump travel ban unconstitutional
Appeals court declares Trump travel ban unconstitutional
Annual Harvest for Hunger food, donation drive begins
Annual Harvest for Hunger food, donation drive begins
Judge issues gag order in Claudia Hoerig murder case
Judge issues gag order in Claudia Hoerig murder case
American Shiffrin finally gets her gold on Olympics Day 6
American Shiffrin finally gets her gold on Olympics Day 6
Board recommends indefinite suspension of Sciortino law license
Board recommends indefinite suspension of Sciortino law license
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Trump blames failure to report student accused of killing 17
Trump blames failure to report student accused of killing 17
Family of man killed in police chase sues Cleveland officers involved
Family of man killed in police chase sues Cleveland officers involved
Man charged after 150-mph chase on Ohio interstate
Man charged after 150-mph chase on Ohio interstate
Police, including Chief Robin Lees, intervene in South Side shooting
Police intervene in South Side shooting
Doctor making Ohio governor bid hasn’t voted since 2012
Doctor making Ohio governor bid hasn’t voted since 2012
Judge grants release to mother who taped son to chair
Judge grants release to mom who taped son to chair
SCHOOL SHOOTING | Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts
Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts in school attack
Funeral details released for Ohio officers fatally shot
Funeral details released for Ohio officers fatally shot
Covington’s buzzer beater lift YSU over Oakland
Garrett Covington bailed out Youngstown State at both ends of the floor Wednesday night.
Visiting judge rules to keep charges and evidence against Ralph Infante
Visiting Judge Patricia Cosgrove, a retired Summit County Common Pleas Court judge, warned defense attorney John Juhasz and attorneys from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office they must not further delay the trial date set for April 23.
QB competition under way for Penguins
Nathan Mays and Montgomery VanGorder are teammates first and they are rooting for each other.
YPD helps cupid make special deliveries
Officers gave out candy and flowers to students at Chaney, East, Mooney and Ursuline, leaving a lot of smiles in their wake.
Deputy sheriff subject of sexual harassment lawsuit
Sheriff conducted investigation, disciplined deputy for inappropriate behavior
Moschella under fire from Columbiana senior’s parents
Not everyone is thrilled with the Mahoning Valley’s winningest basketball coach.
Wednesday’s High School Results
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline 57, Boardman 43 BOARDMAN Dayshanette Harris led the Irish with 24 points.
Creating calm in the classroom
“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.”
Team Neo: Northeast Ohio manufacturing on rebound
The Quarterly Economic Indicator report released on Wednesday by Team Northeast Ohio, Team NEO, indicates the region is rebounding from the Great Recession of 2007.
Niles schools: Get geese away from the high school
The school district will work with ODNR to scare the fowl away.
‘Mr. Wheeler’s’ to premiere at YSU Theater
Playwright Rob Zellers was looking for a place where he could capture the spirit and language of his hometown.
‘Caroline, or Change’ examines civil rights era from unique perspective
“Caroline, or Change” will gets its Mahoning Valley premiere when it opens Friday at the Youngstown Playhouse for a two-weekend run.
‘Black Panther’ dazzles
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK The supposedly cosmically vast Marvel Cinematic
Annual Harvest for Hunger campaign begins Thursday
Last year, the campaign raised more than $230K and collected nearly 29,000 pounds of food
Accidental OD ruling in burned-out van case suprises Warren cops
Walker’s body was found July 24 in a burned-out minivan on a nearly abandoned part of Pershing Avenue Southwest, a few streets west of the former Warren Western Reserve High School.
Boardman township seeks replacement levy in primary election
Replacement levy would raise additional $1.5 million per year
Williamson students rewarded with Sweetheart Dance
Williamson Elementary students Melissa Colvin, left, and Myeisha McKnight dance together at the Wednesday afternoon Sweetheart Dance, which was for students on track with behavior and academics.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Substance-abuse center opens
Substance-abuse center opens YOUNGSTOWN A new substance-abuse treatment center is open at 3622
Pending housing sales up in January
January closed-housing sales dropped year over year across the Mahoning Valley, but pending sales increased.
Mahoning Valley Race Course | Wednesday’s Results
RACE 1 $18,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $10,000 6 That’s Exciting (Rodriguez, J.) $6.20 $2.80 $2.20
Romney to announce bid for Utah Senate seat
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Mitt Romney is preparing to announce a bid for Utah’s Senate
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
Shooting survivor Giffords, coming to YSU, urges gun control
3 injured after vehicle tries to enter NSA site
Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. An unauthorized vehicle tried to enter the secure campus of
Senators reach immigration deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON A group of senators reached a bipartisan agreement Wednesday aimed
Trump denounces domestic violence
Chief of staff’s future in doubt Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump at last
Ex-Steelers OC excited about new start with Browns
Todd Haley’s dad played for the Steelers, so he grew up in a household where enemy lines were clearly defined.
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club this winter to learn about the
Fresh honors for Kool songwriters
The Bells and two other members of their group will be inducted at a June 14 ceremony in New York.
Birds in winter - Ever wonder how these creatures survive?
By Nancy D. BRUNDAGE Ohio certified volunteer naturalist In the winter, we wear hats, gloves and
Mahoning Democrats to endorse primary election candidates
Chairman had talked last year of eliminating endorsements
Learn gardening practices in new MetroParks course
By Mandy Smith Education manager, Mill Creek MetroParks Successful indoor gardening requires
Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): Coverage continues from South Korea.
Winter Olympics (8 p.m., NBC): Coverage continues from South Korea. “Mysteries at the Museum” (9
Presidents day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed on Presidents Day,
A walk in the woods
A walk in the woods Nature and horticulture therapy are just what the doctor ordered. A few
Valley celebrities will judge pizza challenge
Staff report LIBERTY Personalities from the sports, entertainment and education fields will
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP Day 6 events
HOCKEY Slovenia rallies to stun U.S. men in overtime GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA Five practices
Since when is President Trump so concerned about due process?
Opinion: Spare us, please, from listening to lectures about due process from President Donald Trump.
Aspirin is not a cure-all
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Recently Attorney General Jeff Sessions gave Americans suffering
Trump’s budget is DOA, but it’s cause for concern
Editorial: If Donald Trump said it once he said it many, many times on the campaign trail in 2016: Medicare,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Scorpion’ actress Katharine McPhee heading to Broadway NEW YORK Actress Katharine
METRO DIGEST || Poland makes list
Poland makes list POLAND The township is among the top 10 safest communities in the state,
White apologizes after referring to allegations as ‘gossip’
Shaun White has apologized after dismissing the sexual misconduct allegations made against him in a 2016 lawsuit as “gossip.”
OHIO GOVERNOR’S RACE Cordray accepts endorsement of 3rd ex-rival
Associated Press COLUMBUS A third Democrat left the Ohio governor’s race on Wednesday and
Manager: Porn star can now tell her story
Associated Press NEW YORK Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump’s attorney
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Damian Knapp acoustic, 8 p.m. Barrel
Dangerous drugs for baby boomers
If space aliens were to land in your backyard tomorrow and start watching television to learn about
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Black Panther (PG-13) King T’Challa returns to his reclusive but technologically
Ant lions worth cultivating
Q. What’s destroying my flower bed? Jennifer from Boardman A. One Monday morning in our clinic
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “It’s a Small World,” presented by Salem Community Theatre youth troupe, at
Cut flowers & flowering plants
Cut flowers & flowering plants Flowers brighten our lives on Valentine’s Day each year. Take a few
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 3 p.m., work session, administration building, 6844
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 15
Today is Thursday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2018. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Associated Press
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. A former student opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle at a
YSU WOMEN’s BASKETBALL | Tonight’s game
Matchup: YSU (12-13, 8-6 Horizon League) vs. Milwaukee (17-8, 8-5). Where: Beeghly Center,
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