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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Adi still in custody; Ryan 'cautiously optimistic' about future
The fight for Amer “Al” Adi to stay in the United States is not over, and, for now, he remains in this country.
Mahoning commissioners seeking to help female vets
The Mahoning County commissioners hope to house female veterans in need at the Oakhill Renaissance Center, and they’re reaching out to lawmakers in Columbus for help.
Trumbull group providing winter coats, more to kids in need
By later today, several hundred families in need will have received badly needed coats, hats, socks and gloves for their children along with book bags and other school supplies – the end of a two-day giveaway.
Brazilians indicted in federal credit card skimming scam in Hubbard
YOUNGSTOWN A federal grand jury indicted two Brazilian nationals after Hubbard police arrested them with two credit-card skimmers, more than 250 counterfeit credit and debit cards and nearly $140,000 in cash.
House votes to avert federal shutdown, Senate chances dim
House votes to avert federal shutdown, Senate chances dim
Deputy US marshal killed while serving Pa. warrant
Deputy US marshal killed while serving Pa. warrant
UPDATE: Judiciary committee OK should delay Adi deportation
Ryan: Judiciary committee OK should delay Adi deportation
Karl Hoerig's family never gave up hope for Claudia's return
Karl Hoerig's family never gave up hope for Claudia's return
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 12
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted 12 people, including Brandon Jones, 26, of McGuffey Road, Lowellville, on two counts of burglary, two counts of kidnapping, two counts of abduction, criminal damage or endangering and intimidation of a witness.
Family of Ohio man killed by police sues city, officers
Family of Ohio man killed by police sues city, officers
Pa. appeals court upholds conviction in cyanide case
Pa. appeals court upholds conviction in cyanide case
Parents of 13 children charged with years of torture, abuse
Parents of 13 children charged with years of torture, abuse
White nationalist wants to speak on KSU anniversary
White nationalist wants to speak on KSU anniversary
Fed grand jury indicts Brazilians after arrest at Hubbard bank
Fed grand jury indicts Brazilians after arrest at Hubbard bank
Donofrio in Dem primary for Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Donofrio in Democratic primary for Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Mahoning County seeks funds to help house female vets at Oakhill
County seeks funds to help house female vets at Oakhill
Dem candidate Pillich chooses Marion mayor as running mate
Dem candidate Pillich chooses Marion mayor as running mate
Pittsburgh, Columbus among finalists for Amazon site
Amazon releases finalist cities for second headquarters
Craig Beach police chief federally indicted
Soloman faces two counts of receiving and possessing child pornography
UPDATE | Brother of slain Air Force pilot says family "shocked" at Claudia's return
Claudia Hoerig, the woman indicted in the 2007 shooting death of her husband, Maj. Karl Hoerig, in Newton Falls, is back in the United States and in the Trumbull County jail.
Kennedy Catholic too much for Harding
The Raiders (4-5) trailed the two-time defending PIAA champions by just five, 26-21, at the start of the third quarter.
Adi’s fight revealed; family in limbo
Adi sits in a cell in Geauga County jail on a hunger strike, what will happen next to the downtown businessman is unknown.
YSU College Invitational Friday at WATTS
Approximately 50 college track programs will be represented.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Canton Central Catholic 55, Ursuline 45 YOUNGSTOWN Stone Sirpilla led the
Judge Vettori pleads not guilty to federal charges
The Mahoning County judge had been expected to enter into a plea agreement at her arraignment.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU soccer team to host Spring ID Camp
YSU soccer team to host Spring ID Camp YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State Women’s Soccer Team will
Youngstown council pelted with calls about how city handled plowing
‘This wasn’t our best performance,’ a councilman says.
MCCTC design, print program gives students competitive edge
The Digital Print and Design program at MCCTC recently received a national accreditation, and its faculty members are certified to teach a two-year PrintED program.
Cavaliers battling annual January cold spell
LeBron James was not in a playful mood following practice.
Third Class can’t hide happiness on new album
Third Class may be evolving as a band, but its music remains
Harlem Globetrotters return to Covelli Centre Hoops, humor and history
El Gato Melendez is well aware of the high profile that comes with playing for the Harlem Globetrotters.
Boardman schools to put new, 10-year levy on May ballot
District officials say the state funding formula doesn’t work for Boardman.
Holocaust play ‘Images” will return to Playhouse
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Images: Remembrances of the Holocaust – The Eva Schloss Story,” a play
Selah Dessert Theater to present ‘Misery’
Staff report STRUTHERS Selah Dessert Theater will present the psychological thriller “Misery,”
Doctors offer opposite opinions on whether boy’s fracture was child abuse
Two emergency-room doctors gave opposite opinions in court Wednesday on whether the broken arm Michael Tenney’s grandson suffered a year ago when he was 5 was caused by child abuse.
Boardman man accused of raping 12-year-old with special needs
Suspect told police he knew he was arrested ‘for raping that autistic girl’
A man’s 16th OVI offense lands him in treatment program
David Black will spend six months in CCA as part of five years’ probation
Fairhaven, Hubbard students share special bond
The Fairhaven Bulldog and the Hubbard Eagle cheered during Wednesday’s basketball game at Fairhaven School in Niles, along with members of Hubbard band members and cheerleaders and band members, who had lunch with Fairhaven students afterward.
Steelers decline to renew Haley’s contract
Tension defined the relationship between the OC, Roethlisberger
college football News & notes
NCAA Oregon AD Mullens joins committee Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens will become the new
YSU Men’s Basketball
Who: YSU (5-14, 3-3 Horizon League) vs. UIC (8-11, 3-3). Tipoff: 7 p.m., today. Where: Beeghly
Rival Koreas to form 1st unified Olympic team
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA The rival Koreas agreed Wednesday to form their first
Snow, ice, cold grip South; at least 10 dead
Associated Press ATLANTA Snow, ice and a record-breaking blast of cold closed runways, highways,
Adi’s expected deportation shows scope of ICE’s power
Editorial: Youngstown businessman Amer “Al” Adi Othman is reportedly on a hunger strike to protest the decision
Progressives fail to understand why we lost trust in government
Opinion: WASHINGTON Is there anything more depressing than a cheerful liberal? The question is prompted by
Keep the door open, America
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons President Trump’s vulgar language and racist views regarding
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1256.980.74 Aqua America, .71
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: The River Saints, 8 p.m. Barrel Run
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 12 Strong (R) The story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan
Trial rescheduled
Trial rescheduled SEBRING The trial that had been scheduled for Monday in the case of James V.
Plants for brighter days and cleaner air inside
Plants for brighter days and cleaner air inside Houseplants not only make you feel better, they
Grafted veggie plants
Grafted veggie plants Grafting is centuries old, but is ever popular in vegetables these days for
St. Michael Parish to host annual wine taste
St. Michael Parish to host annual wine taste
Austintown Junior Women’s League learns about customs
Austintown Junior Women’s League learns about customs
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): Jo finally faces her estranged, abusive husband
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): Jo finally faces her estranged, abusive husband Paul Stadler on the
Youngstown officials lobby in Washington, D.C., for a $10.2 million federal grant
The project would reconstruct streets in the city’s economic core
Sharapova advances in Australian Open
Maria Sharapova advanced to the third round with a 6-1, 7-6 (4) win over No. 14-seeded Anastasija Sevastova.
Keep the family active in winter by ... TRACKING WILDLIFE
An interesting and fun family adventure is following the trails of wild animals in the snow. This can be quite easy or it can be deceptive and tricky, depending on two main factors: gait patterns and temperature.
Milk may erase powdery mildew fungus
Q. Can I use milk as a fungicide on my cucumbers? Dan from Poland A. Powdery mildew is easy to
Forecast calls for rock’n’roll weekend
This is a good time to just ignore winter because there is an unusually large list of good rock
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 7:30 a.m. (Oly) Figure skating: European championships. Noon (NBCSN) Figure
Science panel backs a lower drunken-driving threshold
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most women would need to draw the line at two drinks, and men at two
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Gorant relocates CANFIELD In an effort to change and renew its retail presence in the Youngstown
Campbell schools to host Math 24 competition
Campbell schools to host Math 24 competition CAMPBELL Campbell Elementary and Middle School will
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brooke Kingsley and Daniel Bell, Youngstown, boy, Jan.
washington ‘Very strong’ Dem sentiment to oppose GOP budget bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer said Wednesday there’s “very, very
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: Today, 1-2 p.m. What: Join the Sprout Club this winter to learn about the
Vikings’ newest star has come a long way
The path for Stefon Diggs to last-play touchdown fame and sudden Minnesota savior didn’t start with such brilliance.
Walmart: Turn leftover opioids into useless gel
Associated Press Walmart is helping customers get rid of leftover opioids by giving them packets
Holtmann makes history in OSU victory
Chris Holtmann became the first coach in 95 years to win his first seven Big Ten games.
$10,000 endowment to the Youngstown State University Foundation from Alta Behavioral Healthcare
The qualifying applicant will be a parent of a child enrolled in an Alta Head Start program
Yambar portrait exhibit at Soap Gallery
An exhibition of portraits by Youngstown-based pop artist Chris Yambar
Curry not surprised by Lauer allegations
Curry not surprised by Lauer allegations NEW YORK Former “Today” show anchor Ann Curry said
Suit: Gay couple gets ‘hateful’ fliers instead of wedding programs
Associated Press BOSTON Stephen Heasley and Andrew Borg were excited to see the wedding programs
Ex-Senate Majority Leader Dole gets Congressional Gold Medal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole knew the art of the deal
Kucinich frames his bid for Ohio governor around ‘We the People’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich launched his run for governor
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.