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Lease-To-Own Contracts Land Many in Anguish
When an East Side woman learned she could enter into a land contract – or a lease-to-own agreement – instead of renting, she thought it ...
Stories published February 25, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Pastor traces path of ongoing civil-rights movement
He spoke at a Black History Month event in Youngstown on Sunday night.
Technology rises as major crime-fighting tool in Valley
Technology rises as major crime-fighting tool in Valley
Congress reconvenes with guns at top of agenda
GOP opposition to proposals, including some from the president, may block any real action
Pyeongchang Olympics end as they started – mired in politics
Pyeongchang Olympics end as they started – mired in politics
Warren police investigating homicide at Stonegate Apartments
Warren police investigating homicide at Stonegate Apartments
SCHOOL THREATS | Crazy week of threats, arrests around Valley, Ohio
Here's an updated look at school threats in the Valley and state
The great and the puzzling of Academy Awards fashion
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK A radiant Grace Kelly glided from her seat,
Lease-To-Own Contracts Land Many in Anguish
When an East Side woman learned she could enter into a land contract – or a lease-to-own agreement – instead of renting, she thought it would leave more money in her pocket.
YSU out-jumps expectations on first day of HL championships
With a few timely leaps, Youngstown State’s track team earned some unexpected points
Valley comedian brings smiles across the globe
Much like his magic tricks, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Eric Thompson.
BUSINESS DIGEST || America Makes
America Makes YOUNGSTOWN America Makes is collaborating with the Robert C. Byrd Institute to
NASCAR drivers slipping, sliding at Atlanta
Forecast prompts officials to start race an hour earlier
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, 8 a.m., special meeting, board office, Dr. David Ritchie
Eating Tide Pods is a silly and dangerous internet challenge
YSU professor talks about a dangerous internet challenge
Friday threat says Mooney will be “shot up”
Police investigating social media threat against Mooney High School on Monday
Host family opportunities available through 4-H
Staff report Short-term host family opportunities are now available through 4-H. Families in
Admirers line streets to see Graham’s motorcade
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Admirers took photos on their phones, firetrucks parked on
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course SATURDAY”S RESULTS RACE 1 $10,300 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $4,000
METRO DIGEST|| Sparkle customers can help feed hungry
Sparkle customers can help feed hungry YOUNGSTOWN Through March 31, customers of Sparkle Markets
With the Academy Awards just one week away, WalletHub.com has compiled some fun facts about the
With the Academy Awards just one week away, WalletHub.com has compiled some fun facts about the
BOOKS DIGEST|| Finalists announced for Lukas Book Prize
Finalists announced for Lukas Book Prize NEW YORK Stories of immigrants, transient workers and
American Cancer Society to host Cattle Baron’s Ball
Staff report POLAND The Lake Club, 1140 Paulin Road, will host the annual American Cancer
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “The Woman in
Four robots that aim to teach your kids to code
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS You’ve seen apps and toys that promise to
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Sweetbriar Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. The program will be about Monarch butterflies.
TRAVEL DIGEST|| Funk music museum celebrates grand opening
Funk music museum celebrates grand opening DAYTON A museum in Ohio dedicated to the funk music
From Dunkirk to Toronto
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK From the beaches of France where “Dunkirk” took
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Nicole and Seth Steiner, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 23. Jennifer and
WORLD DIGEST|| Governors skeptical of Congress, but welcome new gun debate
Governors skeptical of Congress, but welcome new gun debate WASHINGTON Governors assessing the
Billy Graham was neither a prophet nor a theologian
Opinion: WASHINGTON Asked in 1972 if he believed in miracles, Billy Graham answered: Yes, Jesus performed
American Cancer Society to host Cattle Baron’s Ball
American Cancer Society to host Cattle Baron’s Ball
Warren Junior Women’s League hosts meeting
Warren Junior Women’s League hosts meeting
Gun advocates feel betrayed by Trump’s talk of controls
Associated Press DENVER When President Donald Trump raised the idea of banning “bump stocks”
Will Parkland shootings bring tangible reforms?
Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. The progression has become numbingly repetitive – mass
prep sports at a glance
GIRLS BASKETBALL DIVISION III South Range 48, Canton Central Catholic 44 BEAVER TOWNSHIP
LETTERS: Restrict assault weapons for use only by military
Opinion: Restrict assault weapons for use only by military Per our president, Donald J. Trump, the
Boardman swimmers place in Canton
Callen Aulizia understands the concept of setting the bar of expectations high in order to reach a goal
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Feb.
Penguins concede six goals vs. Panthers
Pittsburgh, playing on the second night of back-to-back contests, rallied to erase a 5-3 deficit and still lost
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road, Boardman, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Corruption probe clouds college basketball
There was little visible hangover from the latest developments in the federal investigation of corruption in college basketball
Obesity is a precursor to illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes
Delta Sigma Theta Youngstown Chapter symposium speaker gives advice on healthy living
You’re married, but your assets don’t have to be
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet People who aren’t rich or famous typically don’t have prenuptial
Is this the time for gun change?
Opinion: America – from lawmakers to police to citizens – had a cavalier attitude toward drunken driving.
Latest Mueller indictment spells trouble for bankers
Associated Press NEW YORK Recently filed federal charges against President Donald Trump’s ex-
Emergency declaration over flooding
Associated Press COLUMBUS Concerns about continued flooding and forecasts of more rain have
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 25
Today is Sunday, Feb. 25, the 56th day of 2018. There are 309 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REALTY Patrick Burgan and Sue Filipovich, co-owners and brokers of Burgan Real Estate, attended
For the Week of Sunday, February 25, 2018
US Bank National Association to 760 Mahoning LLC, N. Maryland, Youngstown, $6,000. RV Holdings
Y’town mayor should nix purchase of a new vehicle
Editorial: At first glance, we were willing to support Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown’s decision to drive
A’town racino should beware
Opinion: Sandwiched between the headline-grabbing massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida
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