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Stories published January 3, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New mayor rescinds McNally's hefty last-minute raises in law department
Mayor Jamael Tito Brown rescinded the raises of four law department employees – including three who received increases of more than 10 percent – that were given by his predecessor, John A. McNally, in his final weeks running city government.
Adi's deportation shows flaws in arbitrary immigration rules
When Al Adi leaves the United States on Sunday, he will do so as a casualty of the red tape that can strangle the country’s immigration system.
Boardman Schools Fund grants classroom project awards
Grants awarded by the Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence will impact students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Idora Bridge to undergo upgrades this summer
Mill Creek MetroParks has some improvements planned for a bridge named for the iconic Idora Park.
Frozen pipes cause evacuation of Wick Tower Suites in downtown Youngstown
Frozen pipes cause evacuation of Wick Tower Suites in downtown Youngstown
Manafort sues Mueller, Justice Department over Russia probe
Manafort sues Mueller, Justice Department over Russia probe
Youngstown council uses speeding citations money to pay for expenditures
Youngstown council uses speeding citations money to pay for expenditures
Police responding to another accident on 711 connector
Police responding to another accident on 711 connector
Youngstown City Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday
Youngstown City Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday
Youngstown man headed to prison for robbing man at gunpoint
Youngstown man headed to prison for robbing man at gunpoint
N. Korea reopens cross-border communications with S. Korea
N. Korea reopens cross-border communications with S. Korea
Mayor Brown rescinds raises for four law department workers
Mayor Brown rescinds raises for four law department workers
Thomas S. Monson, president of Mormon church, dies at 90
Thomas S. Monson, president of Mormon church, dies at 90
Boardman trustee to run for 59th Ohio House District seat
Boardman trustee to run for 59th Ohio House District seat
Doctor: Man accused of killing wife with cleaver competent to stand trial
Doctor: Man accused of killing wife with cleaver competent to stand trial
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments' committees meet Thursday
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments' committees meet Thursday
Masury man arrested, has more than 1M files of child porn on his computer
Masury man arrested, has more than 1M files of child porn on his computer
Youngstown man pays more attention to his cellphone than the ambulance in front of him
Youngstown man pays more attention to his cellphone than the ambulance in front of him
Cortland man arraigned today on robbery of Family Dollar in Warren
Cortland man arraigned today on robbery of Family Dollar in Warren
Trump boasts of 'nuclear button' but doesn't really have one
Trump boasts of 'nuclear button' but doesn't really have one
Chamber, local hospitals plan health care expo in March
Chamber, local hospitals plan health care expo in March
City man tries to bribe police to 'make charges go away'
City man tries to bribe police to 'make charges go away'
Boy Scouts annual Klondike Derby is Saturday in Canfield
Boy Scouts annual Klondike Derby is Saturday in Canfield
Mercer Co. Conservation District hosts two winter programs
Mercer Co. Conservation District hosts two winter programs
Trump warns Palestinian Authority it may lose US aid money
Trump warns Palestinian Authority it may lose US aid money
Cubs sued for better wheelchair access at Wrigley Field
Cubs sued for better wheelchair access at Wrigley Field
Winter storm scatters sleet, ice and misery around the South
Winter storm scatters sleet, ice and misery around the South
Ohio State Highway Patrol reports fewer holiday traffic deaths
Ohio State Highway Patrol reports fewer holiday traffic deaths
Ohio attorney wants transfer of school shooting suspect case
Ohio attorney wants transfer of school shooting suspect case
Price tag on gene therapy for rare form of blindness: $850K
Price tag on gene therapy for rare form of blindness: $850K
Food sales and dinners for the week of Jan. 1
TODAY Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, Poland, will host a cavatelli dinner from 2:30 to 6
Schiavoni names state board of education member as running mate
Dodd is serving her second term on the state
Social media highlights of 2017
From Donald Trump to #MeToo, 2017 was a momentous, albeit tumultuous, year in social media.
Youngstown mayor makes his first cabinet appointment: Limbian as law director
Other department heads to be made in the coming weeks
Canfield home lost in Tuesday morning blaze
The Winchesters safely left their home after they were alerted by a fire alarm. By the time fire crews arrived, the home and whole garage were ablaze.
Country music drama’s final season is here Goodbye to ‘Nashville’
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Survived one previous cancellation,
Mahoning elections director proposes changes to comply with secretary of state order
The elections board plans to approve the changes Jan. 17
US cheers on Iran protests
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration on Tuesday threw the weight of the U.S.
Chow down on championship snacks
Family Features When the clock ticks down toward game day and you’re putting together a snacking
Apps for a win-win
Family Features For parties of any size, tasty appetizers and starters are menu must-haves. While
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Beck: Tonight on “Tonight Show
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
prep sports at a glance
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Erie McDowell 65, Austintown Fitch 50 AUSTINTOWN William
Honor in the court defined the tenure of Judge Milich
Opinion: Judicial protocol dictates that judges in courts in most jurisdictions receive the moniker
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., special meeting, junior high school, 907
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 3
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2018. There are 362 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Uber investors sell at big discount, but still make billions
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT Investors in the Uber ride-hailing service didn’t get
US sees a surge in women interested in seeking office
Associated Press ATLANTA Inside a classroom at a community college in Dallas, about two dozen
Old World Traditions Offer Something New For Valley Wine Lovers at Cava Tapas and Wine Bar
Our Valley is blessed with many excellent, locally owned places to enjoy wine and food. In fact, as I travel the country, I’m often struck by just how well we have it compared to other metropolitan areas our size.
Canfield families treat veterans with sweets
Canfield families treat veterans with sweets
Former deputy sheriff gets four years following threats against former boss
Threat ‘about as real as it gets,’ sheriff said
Argus Lodge 545 installs slate of officers
Argus Lodge 545 installs slate of officers
Cook at home for bolder, healthier and easier meals
Family Features One of the challenges of cooking at home is creating bold and unique flavors with
Youngstown schools on 2-hour delay today
Youngstown schools on 2-hour delay today YOUNGSTOWN Because of the wind-chill advisory forecast
AP FACT CHECK: Trump can’t claim credit for zero jet deaths
Associated Press WASHINGTON There were no commercial passenger jet deaths anywhere in the world
Franken resigns; Bachmann eyes seat
Franken resigns; Bachmann eyes seat ST. PAUL, MINN. Michele Bachmann, the deeply conservative
Lawsuit: Duke, UNC agreed not to hire each other’s doctors
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The basketball rivalry between Duke University and the University
Warren man pleads guilty to illegal possession of weapons
Ryan Drummond has eight previous drug convictions and can’t have guns
Trump threatens to cut off US aid to Palestinian Authority
Associated Press WASHINGTON Acknowledging his push to broker peace in the Middle East has
Bitter cold tests winter-wise, delivers a shock to the South
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Bitterly cold weather gripped much of the nation Tuesday, testing
Trump boasts of having bigger ‘nuclear button’ than N. Korea’s
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday that he has a bigger and more
Hatch to retire from Senate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah said Tuesday he will not seek
Famed Muscle Shoals producer Hall dies 85
Famed Muscle Shoals producer Hall dies 85 BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Alabama record producer Rick Hall,
Youngstown to make about $220,000 in sidewalk improvements around and near Harding Elementary School
The work will be done this summer
YSU creates Wathen Scholarship
YSU creates Wathen Scholarship YOUNGSTOWN Dan and Sharon Wathen have established a scholarship
McDonald’s tests fresh beef in a new burger
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s is testing the use of fresh beef in another burger, the
Police report details alleged vandalism at former Ice Zone
Staff report BOARDMAN Township police are investigating alleged vandalism that occurred at the
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course TUESDAY’s RESULTS RACE 1 $29,600 - 3 yo, 6F, MSW 3 Big Ohio
Youngstown businessman to be deported
Downtown business owner Al Adi will leave the U.S. Jan. 7.
Bond set in stabbing
Bond set in stabbing NILES Bond was set at $50,000 Tuesday in Niles Municipal Court for Daniel
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1255.081.21 Aqua America, .71
America’s farmers in a quandary
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Every decade or so, America’s mass media are surprised to discover
It’s time women spoke up
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords As we go into a new year, I have a resolution. I’m going to speak
United Kingdom’s embrace of secularism has consequences
Opinion: ANGLESEY, Wales The UK Daily Mail has again published a story about a subject that has become a
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