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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Joy abounds at tonight's celebration for Al Adi
What would have been a sad farewell for family and friends of Youngstown businessman Al Adi became a joyous celebration Saturday night after Adi was granted a delay of his federal government-ordered deportation set for today.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
YSU continues unprecedented conference start, defeat Green Bay
YSU earns first 3-0 start in Horizon League play
Cycle devotees turn out in today's chill to see antique models
Saturday’s single-digit temperatures limited turnout for the opening of the 18th Annual Antique Motorcycle Exhibit in the National Packard Museum, but did nothing to chill the enthusiasm of the few who showed up. “
Canfield school restrooms repainted with empowering messages
Restrooms repainted with empowering messages
Outside dog stolen; animal officials say its accommodations were adequate
Village police are asking whoever has an outside dog removed from a pen on Woodland Drive to call Animal Charity or the Mahoning County Dog Warden to place the pet, or take the dog to the village police station, where it will be housed in an indoor kennel while police and humane agents investigate further.
Threes posing trouble for Penguins vs. IUPUI
Three-pointers at both ends of the floor are an issue for YSU
Library to offer computer help
Library to offer computer help LISBON Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will offer one-on-one
Weighing costs of drug abuse prevention vs. treatment
Experts and studies agree treating substance abuse is drastically more expensive than preventing it.
Project to close section of Phelps downtown
Vehicular traffic will be closed during the work, and pedestrian traffic will be restricted.
Increased eligibility sought for YSU's Santiago
Perhaps Youngstown State hasn’t seen the last of Francisco Santiago.
Jakubec’s school board term ends, but not involvement in schools
Ken Jakubec’s final term with Austintown Board of Education ended as 2018 began, but at nearly 71 years old, Jakubec has no intentions to stop helping the school if he’s needed.
Community support continues for Al Adi
YSU President Jim Tressel and Youngstown Area Jewish Federation comes to Adi’s defense.
Clausell's strong effort powers Girard triumph
Indians limited Brookfield to 26 points over three quarters
Visiting judge to preside over Sebring water-crisis trial
Judge Diane Vettori of the Mahoning County Area Court here recused herself from hearing the James V. Bates water-quality criminal case scheduled to begin Jan. 22 because of a conflict of interest.
‘Bachelor’ loses ruling in fatal accident case
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa An Iowa farmer-turned-reality television star is fighting to
4 women accuse Haggis of sex assault
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A civil lawsuit charging Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis with
New superhero movie is stirring excitement ‘Black Panther’
By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press There’s a Black Panther party going on all around the
New developments, renovations coming to Liberty
New developments have sprung up on Belmont Avenue over the past year, and township officials are working to continue the progress.
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms lose fifth straight in 5-3 loss
The Youngstown Phantoms were tied with Cedar Rapids after the first period.
Political newcomer enters 6th Congressional District race
She acknowledges the incumbent is ‘very difficult to beat’
Karate instructor receives 18 months for molesting relatives
Judge imposes maximum sentence for gross sexual imposition
Book on Trump White House draws local interest
Kerrie DelGreco, store manager at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Boardman, holds one of the few copies of “Fire and Fury” that were made available Friday. The book is about the inner workings of the Trump White House, and has been criticized by the president and his supporters.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Laid-off GM workers to transfer to Indiana LORDSTOWN Some employees who are laid off from the GM
Howells’ 60th anniversary celebrated
YOUNGSTOWN James and Janet Howell of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a
ODNR: Prioritize safety while hiking, ice fishing
ODNR: Prioritize safety while hiking, ice fishing COLUMBUS With Ohioans experiencing frigid
Tiffany Ortega, Andrew King set June wedding
Tiffany Ortega, Andrew King set June wedding
EXAMPLES
Cable and satellite TV companies raise prices every year to pass along what they say are rising fees
DeLaurentis, Will nuptials set for mid-spring
DeLaurentis, Will nuptials set for mid-spring
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
METRO DIGEST || Howland Farmers Market canceled
Howland Farmers Market canceled WARREN Howland Farmers Market at the Children’s Rehabilitation
Letterman’s first guest on new show: Obama
Letterman’s first guest on new show: Obama NEW YORK David Letterman has lined up former
The top paid iPhone apps on the App Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
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washington White House setting turnover records
Trump bracing for more staff departures Associated Press WASHINGTON Already setting turnover
Savages celebrate 50th anniversary at dinner party
Savages celebrate 50th anniversary at dinner party
Cable bills rising again; what can consumers do?
Associated Press NEW YORK Cable and satellite TV providers are ringing in the new year with an
You can help the McGuffey Centre get a new roof
Opinion: The roof needs to be replaced on the iconic East Side building
Wife of dismembered man pleads not guilty in his shooting
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio woman accused of fatally shooting her husband in the head and
YEARS AGO FOR JANUARY 7
YEARS‚àAGO Today is Sunday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2018. There are 358 days left in the year.
‘Medicare for all’ plan could hurt Dems in ’18
Opinion: ‘Medicare for all’ plan could hurt Dems in ’18 Will President Trump block Democrats from
Accidents lead to lane restrictions on I-680
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Interstate 680 northbound was restricted to one lane near the South
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Friday’s games 76ers 114, Pistons 78 PHILADELPHIA Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid
Miss Costello, Mr. O’Connell plan April rite
Miss Costello, Mr. O’Connell plan April rite
Christina Becker, Bryant Salcedo are engaged
Christina Becker, Bryant Salcedo are engaged
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Woman arrested after car accident
Staff report LIBERTY A woman was arrested on an aggravated-burglary charge after a crash here
Records: Superfund work touted by Trump EPA was completed years ago
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Environmental Protection Agency is touting cleanups at seven of
Austintown cops charge Warren woman with prostitution
The arrest was made after the woman answered a police ad for escort services
Leave a light footprint
In a world where environmental catastrophes happen all too often, it would be easy to dismiss as
Hard-line cleric: Social media fed Iran protests
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A hard-line cleric leading Friday prayers in Iran’s
Curious naturalists love owl pellets
My wife, Linda, does most of our Christmas shopping, but occasionally I’m inspired to buy a few
Prosecutors in states that are pot-friendly to decide on crackdown
Associated Press DENVER Whether to crack down on marijuana in states where it is legal is a
Mandel drops out of Senate race
Associated Press CINCINNATI Republican Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel says he is dropping his U.S.
Following last-minute filings, murder trial for Monday postponed
Following last-minute filings, murder trial for Monday postponed
Book release blows open feud between president, Bannon
Associated Press WASHINGTON The acrimony surrounding former White House adviser Steve Bannon’s
FRIDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Golden Knights 5, Blackhawks 4 CHICAGO Reilly Smith had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1253.75-0.95 Aqua America, .71
Dad shuns social media
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoon My father is behind the curve on social media, but I think he is
Tax overhaul increases the need for balanced-budget amendment
Opinion: WASHINGTON Today’s political discord is less durable and dangerous than a consensus, one that
Black unemployment hit record low in December
Associated Press WASHINGTON Years of steady hiring and economic growth have delivered a
WOMEN’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Friday’s games
No. 14 UCLA 84, No. 16 Oregon State 49 LOS ANGELES Monique Billings scored 19 points and the
HIGH SCHOOLS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Minerva 71, Salem 56 MINERVA Minerva pulled ahead after outscoring the
Schiavoni picks up progressive group’s endorsement for governor
It’s the first endorsement of the 2018 election cycle for the organization
Steelers’ Antonio Brown an unanimous choice on AP All-Pro Team
Pittsburgh’s Bell, Heyward, DeCastro also selected
Vital spotlight will shine on health care in Valley at expo
Editorial: It hasn’t been all that long ago since residents of the Mahoning Valley who needed sophisticated
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