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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Multiple pile-up on I-80 near Pa. tonight
The Mercer Post of the Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a multiple semi pile-up with multiple cases of people trapped in vehicles near the 4-mile marker of Interstate 80 near the Ohio-Pennsylvania line.
Ohio Supreme Court sends $2M insurance case award back to 7th District
A ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court reversed a decision awarding more than $2 million to a newly elected Canfield city councilwoman in her breach-of-contract claim against Nationwide Insurance Co.
Allegiant's final passengers out of Youngstown dismayed at departure
One word was heard again and again from passengers who were checking in for the last Allegiant Air flight out of Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport: disappointment.
Smrek family orchestra now holiday tradition
Seven violins, a cello, bass, flute, oboe, trumpet, saxophone, piano, and at times a trombone, join together as a makeshift orchestra.
Boardman mortgage bank buys coats for elementary students
The Mahoning Valley may be in the grip of a prolonged cold spell, but dozens of youngsters will be warmer this winter, thanks to the philanthropic efforts of a township financial firm.
Wick Tower Suites firefighting systems repaired, tenants return
Wick Tower Suites firefighting systems repaired, tenants return
Frigid weather Saturday cancels Howland Farmer's Market
Frigid weather Saturday cancels Howland Farmer's Market
Howland and Hermitage Kmart locations will now close
Howland and Hermitage Kmart locations will now close
UPDATE | Sessions terminates US policy that let legal pot flourish
Sessions terminates US policy that let legal pot flourish
2 in 5 Pa. municipalities ban mini-casino before license auction
2 in 5 Pa. municipalities ban mini-casino before license auction
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 15
A Mahoning County Grand Jury indicted 15 people, including Joseph Keney, 49, of Difford Drive, Niles, on felonious assault, vehicular assault and aggravated menacing.
Last Allegiant flight is delayed
The last Allegiant flight scheduled to leave Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport today for Tampa, Fla. has been delayed.
UPDATE | Stay granted; Al Adi to remain in US
In a last-minute development, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced today that after working with Al Adi’s attorney, David Leopold, and the House judiciary committee, a decision was reached to grant Adi a stay of deportation.
Southwest agrees to pay $15 million over collusion claims
Southwest agrees to pay $15 million over collusion claims
Luck of the draw helps Republicans hold Virginia House
Luck of the draw helps Republicans hold Virginia House
In new rule, Trump tries to deliver a health care promise
In new rule, Trump tries to deliver a health care promise
Austintown police charge Warren woman with prostitution
Austintown police charge Warren woman with prostitution
Warren cancels classes Friday, all activities due to frigid temperatures
Warren cancels classes Friday, all activities due to frigid temperatures
Champion man sentenced to prison for shooting death in Warren
Champion man sentenced to prison for shooting death in Warren
Ex-pot czar says AG Sessions' move intended to create chaos
Ex-pot czar says AG Sessions' move intended to create chaos
Boris Becker's son presses charges after racist German slur
Boris Becker's son presses charges after racist German slur
Trump left 'furious,' 'disgusted' by Bannon over new book
Trump left 'furious,' 'disgusted' by Bannon over new book
Schiavoni picks up statewide group's gubernatorial endorsement
Schiavoni picks up statewide group's gubernatorial endorsement
Midwest Ventures announces acquisition of the Huntington Building in Warren
Midwest Ventures announces acquisition of the Huntington Building in Warren
Divided Democrats face liberal backlash on immigration
Divided Democrats face liberal backlash on immigration
Youngstown man gets 13 years in prison on robbery, attempted murder charges
17-year-old gets 13 years in prison on robbery, attempted murder charges
Man stabbed in shoulder uncooperative with Youngstown cops
Man stabbed in shoulder uncooperative with Youngstown cops
Boardman Park's ice-skating rink open
An outdoor ice-skating rink will be open for free, unsupervised public skating starting at 4 p.m. today at Boardman Park, 375 Boardman-Poland Road.
Supreme Court reverses decision awarding Canfield councilwoman $2.3 million
Supreme Court reverses decision awarding Canfield councilwoman $2.3 million
South Side man pleads guilty to October shooting death
South Side man pleads guilty to October shooting death
Ohio opposes reconsideration of family slain autopsy ruling
Ohio opposes reconsideration of family slain autopsy ruling
Friday fish-dinner sale canceled at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Friday fish-dinner sale canceled at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Airbnb bans renter who threw raucous New Year’s party
Airbnb bans renter who threw raucous New Year’s party
Ohio woman found guilty in grandson’s methadone death
Ohio woman found guilty in grandson’s methadone death
Huge swath of US hit by winter storm, bringing snow, cold
Huge swath of US hit by winter storm, bringing snow, cold
East Side Crime Watch has food, clothing distribution Saturday
East Side Crime Watch has food, clothing distribution Saturday
St. Stanislaus pirogi sale is canceled
St. Stanislaus pirogi sale is canceled YOUNGSTOWN St. Stanislaus Church, 430 Williamson Ave.,
Youngstown mayor rescinds raises given by predecessor
‘It wasn’t appropriate,’ the mayor said of the salary increases.
Eastwood mauling: Canfield wrestlers dominate Howland
With Canfield wrestler Tyler Stein up 7-6 with less than 10 seconds left, Howland’s Brandon Matlock went for the winning takedown. But Stein avoided Matlock at the last minute and took his opponent down instead.
Changes in store as Valley ADs try to avoid frigid temps
Struthers-Poland, Edgewood-Niles, Lakeview-Jefferson boys games moved up one day.
Frozen pipes cause evacuation of Wick Tower Suites
All the building’s apartments are occupied and residents are staying with friends or relatives or are being put up in local hotels.
Notre Dame transfer announces he’s coming to YSU
The Youngstown State football team has apparently added a quarterback to the mix for 2018.
Youngstown council uses speeding citations money for expenditures
The general fund faces a $2.5 million to $3 million deficit this year.
Cruze sales down in December, year
2017 was another tough year for passenger cars as they fight with crossovers for sales.
Youngstown native Terry Rozier leads Celtics past Cavs
Terry Rozier scored 20 points in 20 minutes, stealing the spotlight from Isaiah Thomas, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | More results from Wednesday
GIRLS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 62, Valley Christian 58 YOUNGSTOWN Conchetta Rinaldi scored
National Packard Museum’s antique motorcycle exhibit to open
The National Packard Museum is taking a different route for its antique motorcycle exhibit. The annual show always has a theme, and this year’s focus — the motor — is a bit of a departure.
Rust Belt Theater unveils 2018 season
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company’s 2018 season will include 11 productions –
Theater season will continue with ‘Miss Daisy’ and more
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Theaters in the Valley are still dark for the holiday break,
Seth Meyers will get silly, celebratory as Globes host
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Seth Meyers regularly blends bad news with
Mill Creek MetroParks seeks public comment on bridge rehab
MetroParks plans rehabilitation of Idora Bridge this summer
Girard man, 66, indicted in November assault on elderly relative
Roger Bispeck, 66, of Church Hill Road in Girard was indicted Wednesday on felonious assault, accused of bloodying an elderly family member Nov. 16. If convicted, Bispeck could get eight years in prison.
Youngstown schools’ two-hour delay went ‘better than expected’
Youngstown City Schools will be closed today and Friday following the district’s first two-hour delay
Youngstown school board retains Kimble, Murphy as leaders
The vote for president was 4-2 with no votes from board members Dario Hunter and Corinne Sanderson. The vote for vice president was four votes for Murphy from Kimble, Murphy, board member Ronald Shadd and new member Tina Cvetkovich; and two votes for Sanderson from Sanderson and Hunter.
Local health care expo to take place in March
In an effort to keep health care local, three competitors have joined with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber to host a health care expo at the Covelli Centre in March.
Adi's deportation stayed; staying in US for now
In a last-minute development, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced today that after working with Al Adi’s attorney, David Leopold, and the House judiciary committee, a decision was reached to grant Adi a stay of deportation.
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Warriors 125, Mavericks 122 DALLAS Stephen Curry hit a long 3-pointer with three seconds to
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): Sheldon and Amy try to use science to decide who
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): Sheldon and Amy try to use science to decide who will be their
Thiel College awards $125,000 scholarships
Staff report GREENVILLE, PA. Thiel College has awarded full tuition scholarships of $125,000 to
Public library’s new leader is passionate about her role
Editorial: If the board of directors of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County was looking to
Trump blasts Bannon over book, says former aide ‘lost his mind’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on former top
Christmas at the Childhood Learning Center
Christmas at the Childhood Learning Center
Learn how to decipher seed catalogs TRUE MEANINGS
By Cynthia Foust OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Now that it’s January, it’s time to plan
Pets eating plants?
Pets eating plants? Are you cats eating your houseplants? Are you worried about dangers
Winter beauty with easy care
Winter beauty with easy care Orchids are long lasting, tropical flowers that can add lots of
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 4
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 4 Today is Thursday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2018. There are 361 days left in
School shooting suspect’s case to stay in adult court
Associated Press URBANA, Ohio The case of a teenage boy charged in an Ohio school shooting that
NIGHTLIFE
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa. Wed: Steve Vuich hosts open stage, 6 p.m.
Legit gripes? Maybe, but no changes are planned for playoff
The playoff structure is standing strong despite some blowback.
OCVN Training
OCVN Training When: Jan. 22 through May 19 What: The Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Travel show host will find new ‘Places to Love’ for PBS
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK You may know Samantha Brown from her years as a
Bison, Dukes set to collide in Frisco
James Madison (14-0) and the NDSU (13-1) will square off Saturday for the FCS title.
Butler museum branch to exhibit works by artist Wojtkiewicz
An exhibition of works by Dennis Wojtkiewicz titled “A Separate Reality”
Maybe you should be a certified volunteer naturalist
By Sheila Cubick & Eric Barrett OSU Extension Do you like water flowing in streams, ponds or
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank A. Catalano, 31, of 1458 Rosehedge Court,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Olivia Munn to helm Critics’ Choice Awards LOS ANGELES Organizers said Wednesday
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
Replace, don’t prune this bush
Q. It is safe to cut burning bush way down in the winter? Why should I prune it in late winter/early
Judge dismisses lawsuit over strike by Peeps workers
Associated Press BETHLEHM, Pa. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the peeps who
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Iran sees pro-government rallies
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Tens of thousands of government supporters took to the streets
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon cutting POLAND The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony
First snow in decades puts Fla. in deep freeze
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. A brutal winter storm dumped snow in Tallahassee, Fla., on
YSU BASKETBALL | Tonight’s games
WOMEN Who: YSU (5-8, 1-1 Horizon League) vs. UIC (7-5, 0-1). Where: Beeghly Center, Youngstown.
‘Circus’ to return, minus Halperin
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK Showtime says it is keeping its political television
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games
MEN No. 7 Oklahoma 109, Oklahoma St. 89 NORMAN, OKLA. Trae Young fell one rebound short of a
Shots fired outside Cleveland airport
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police say an argument led to shots being fired right outside a
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Insidious: The Last Key (PG-13) Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most
Palestinians outraged by Trump’s ‘blackmail’
Associated Press JERUSALEM Palestinian officials voiced outrage Wednesday over President Donald
METRO DIGEST || Cell phone vs. ambulance
Cell vs. ambulance YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a man cited Tuesday for following too close to an
GOP, Dems upbeat about budget talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and top congressional leaders from both major
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: WEDNESDAY’s RESULTS
RACE 1 $22,100 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MSW 6 Skeleton Key (Paucar, E.) $14.60$7.20$5.20 4 Our Rudy
Are phony prophets painting an alternate global warming reality?
Opinion: By Susan Stamper Brown Cagle Cartoons On Dec. 28, President Trump wrote on Twitter: “In the
Man pleads guilty in child-porn case
Man pleads guilty in child-porn case WARREN A Masury man accused of having about 1 million files
Finding hope for 2018
Opinion: By Kathryn Jean Lopez Andrews McMeel Syndication “I walked down this path lonely, sad and
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