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Trumbull family court offering furry distraction
Mellisa, a Golden retriever, smiles while laying on the floor Tuesday morning in Trumbull County Family Court. Go Team Therapy, Airport and Crisis Dogs and ...
Stories published July 25, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Area residents voice objections tonight to proposed Hubbard injection well
Concerned residents of Hubbard and surrounding communities packed the Hubbard Township building Wednesday night to discuss their opposition to a proposed injection well with township trustees.
Prosecutors ask judge to refuse further delay in Hoerig trial
Prosecutors in the Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial have asked Judge Andrew Logan to refuse to allow defense attorneys to delay the trial’s start for a “fishing expedition” to find evidence of her innocence in computer hard drives recently turned over by prosecutors.
Warren council weighs transfer of 2 properties to port authority
Warren City Council gave first reading tonight to legislation authorizing the transfer of two more properties to the Western Reserve Port Authority’s Northeast Ohio Development and Finance Authority for potential redevelopment.
Animal-rights activists air concerns over dogs' treatment at Mahoning pound
Concerns from local animal-rights activists about problems at the Mahoning County dog shelter were aired and resolved during a Wednesday meeting.
Several principal positions changing in Y'town schools
Youngstown City School District has announced staff changes in advance of the coming school year.
Gov. Kasich blasts Trump trade policy hurting farmers
Ohio GOP governor blasts Trump trade policy hurting farmers
Visa 3Q profit jumps, as more is spent on its network
Visa 3Q profit jumps, as more is spent on its network
Campbell cops overpaid $20K due to error
City police officers were overpaid nearly $20,000 due to a bookkeeping error over the course of three months in 2017.
US demands quick privatization of Puerto Rico power agency
US demands quick privatization of Puerto Rico power agency
Prosecutors urge court-martial for midshipman in drug case
Prosecutors urge court-martial for midshipman in drug case
Grim house search yields more bodies in Greek fires, 81 dead
Grim house search yields more bodies in Greek fires, 81 dead
Ohio township fires officer charged with soliciting sex from teen
Ohio township fires officer charged with soliciting sex from teen
Brides say Sharon bridal store hasn’t delivered dresses or answers
Brides say Sharon bridal store hasn’t delivered dresses or answers
'His slave': Studio lawyer says boss harassed, assaulted her
'His slave': Studio lawyer says boss harassed, assaulted her
Hopes rise again for a drug to slow Alzheimer's disease
Hopes rise again for a drug to slow Alzheimer's disease
US Rep. Tim Ryan endorses tuition-free and debt-free college
US Rep. Tim Ryan endorses tuition-free and debt-free college
O Canna-bis! US marijuana companies go public in Canada
O Canna-bis! US marijuana companies go public in Canada
UPDATE | At least one local victim in Austintown child porn case
Agencies conduct child porn raid in Austintown
Columbus police spokesman indicted on child porn charges
Columbus police spokesman indicted on child porn charges
Decomposing bodies found in Pa. home; no foul play suspected
Decomposing bodies found in Pa. home; no foul play suspected
Immigrant detained during pizza delivery is home with family
Immigrant detained during pizza delivery is home with family
Caffeine shot: Coke bets 'Coke Plus Coffee' boosts soda
Caffeine shot: Coke bets 'Coke Plus Coffee' boosts soda
6th Ward neighborhood discussion is Saturday at Flambeau Dinner Club
6th Ward neighborhood discussion is Saturday at Flambeau Dinner Club
Community help needed to local missing 15-year-old boy
Community help needed to local missing 15-year-old boy
Ohio city agrees to pay $150K to resolve lawsuit over force
Ohio city agrees to pay $150K to resolve lawsuit over force
Bond set for man in jail after mistrial in murder case
Bond set for man in jail after mistrial in murder case
'I will be resigning' says Ga. lawmaker who shouted slur on TV
'I will be resigning' says Ga. lawmaker who shouted slur on TV
No break for KitKat in Europe as trademark request rejected
No break for KitKat in Europe as trademark request rejected
China's Xi warns of 'unilateralism' in US trade dispute
China's Xi warns of 'unilateralism' in US trade dispute
Boardman woman arrested for domestic violence, felonious assault
Boardman woman arrested for domestic violence, felonious assault
British rockers Bush coming to Stambaugh Auditorium
British rockers Bush coming to Stambaugh Auditorium
Warren neighbors argue over Trump, one man injured
Warren neighbors argue over Trump, one man injured
Sergio Marchionne, who saved Fiat and Chrysler, has died
Sergio Marchionne, who saved Fiat and Chrysler, has died
Suicide blast kills 31 as Pakistan holds general elections
Suicide blast kills 31 as Pakistan holds general elections
Austintown police make another prostitution arrest
Austintown police make another prostitution arrest
Pa. judge upholds state lawmaker killer’s life sentence
Pa. judge upholds state lawmaker killer’s life sentence
Flash flooding in Pa. leads to evacuations, amusement park closing
Flash flooding in Pa. leads to evacuations, amusement park closing
Today's ABC Water & Storm District meeting is canceled
Today's ABC Water & Storm District meeting is canceled
Trumbull prosecutors ask judge not to delay Hoerig trial
Trumbull prosecutors ask judge not to delay Hoerig trial
Longtime Mahoning Co. deputy clerk of courts files for judge post
Longtime Mahoning Co. deputy clerk of courts files for judge post
UPDATE | GM sideswiped by trade war; cuts outlook as prices rise
GM sideswiped by trade war; cuts outlook as prices rise
Georgia GOP's choice for governor sets up historic contest
Georgia GOP's choice for governor sets up historic contest
Study: Lowering blood pressure helps prevent mental decline
Study: Lowering blood pressure helps prevent mental decline
Kasich kicks off final state fair as political future awaits
Kasich kicks off final state fair as political future awaits
Cincinnati vacates, sanitizes downtown homeless camp
Cincinnati vacates, sanitizes downtown homeless camp
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown
Boardman 12-U rolls over Ironton
The Boardman Little League baseball team christened a new clause in the rulebook on Tuesday.
ODOT: Speed camera signs, equipment must be removed
Local officials react to ODOT’s orders to remove speed camera equipment
Scrappers beat rain, Cyclones
Henry Pujols’ hustle plays makes the difference in latest win.
Campbell cop resigns after amateur brawl promo video emerges
During the video, Young discusses the dangers of working in “the projects,” conducts a traffic stop and responds to an assault with the production team in tow.
Meyer: Smith’s firing best for Ohio State
Urban Meyer is facing questions about his relationship with former receivers coach Zach Smith.
Hamad’s new lawyer defended Ohioan sentenced for attempted terrorist plot
A filing with the 11th District Court of Appeals that will outline the reasons Nasser Hamad thinks his convictions and sentence should be overturned in the killing of two people and injuring of three others will be delayed by a month by the hiring of a new, high-profile defense lawyer.
Woman describes alleged sex abuse by OSU coach
University police are working with the county prosecutor’s office in that pending investigation, according to Ohio State spokesman Ben Johnson.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU football’s ‘Meet the Penguins’ set for Aug. 4
Youngstown State football fans can get a great chance to get to know the members of the 2018 YSU football team at the “Meet the Penguins” special event on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Stambaugh Stadium.
West Nile virus found in Youngstown mosquito
An Ohio Department of Health spokesman said it’s up to the Youngstown City Health District to determine the next steps.
Battered, broken newspaper industry hoping for brighter future online
U.S. newspapers are battered and broken, and this week’s layoffs at the New York Daily News serve as the latest blow. But while local newsgathering has taken a hit, some observers think it’s poised for a digital comeback.
35 days to opening of Canfield Fair, new attractions
“You are the Canfield Fair,” 172nd Canfield Fair leaders say.
Hashtag activism is alive and well
July marks the five-year anniversary of the first use of the #BlackLivesMatter hashtag, and what
Woman, 68, gets dream job of playing a zombie Walker stalker
By BRINLEY HINEMAN Associated Press ATLANTA When she’s not spending time with her
Marvel Live coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Marvel Universe Live: Age of Heroes will come to Covelli Centre on Oct.
Cavs sign Love to $120 million extension
Kevin Love signed his new contract and proudly put on a hard hat. The Cleveland Cavaliers will rebuild around him.
METRO DIGEST || Discussing Hubbard injection well
Hubbard Township trustees will have a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. today to address the opposition to the proposed waste brine injection well at 6958 Hubbard-Masury Road.
Trumbull family court offering furry distraction
Mellisa, a Golden retriever, smiles while laying on the floor Tuesday morning in Trumbull County Family Court. Go Team Therapy, Airport and Crisis Dogs and the company Sit Means Sit contacted the court offering to bring in therapy dogs tto improve moods and ease tension.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Kid's Kupboard will host re-sale event
Kid’s Kupboard will host re-sale event WARREN Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road NE,
If you are poor, you eat poorly
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords I thought I would write about food stamps and farmers markets.
Putin’s tight grip on Trump was evident during Helsinki summit
Opinion: By Gene Lyons Andrews McMeel Syndication It’s almost proverbial to say that every bully is a
Firm up support for TJX as special election nears
Editorial: The little village of Lordstown has long flexed a disproportionately large share of the industrial muscle of the Mahoning Valley.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 42.381.05 Aqua America, .20
Wisconsin again favored to take Big Ten West
Success for the Wisconsin Badgers is about as ho-hum as their leader’s personality.
CALIF. SUPERMARKET STANDOFF Chief: Police, not gunman, fired fatal shot at store
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A supermarket worker was killed by a bullet fired by LA police –
Valley unemployment rate drops 0.2 percentage points in June
June unemployment rate for Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties was 6.2 percent.
Ivanka Trump shutting down clothing company
Associated Press NEW YORK Ivanka Trump is shutting down her fashion line of dresses, shoes and
Farmers to Trump: Do trade deals rather than give out cash
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Many farmers remain critical of President Donald Trump’s
Recording reveals Trump discussing payment
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A secretly recorded tape of Donald Trump by his longtime personal
BSINESS DIGEST || Funds awarded to YBI
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, on Tuesday announced the Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $185,000 to Youngstown Business Incubator’s Tech Block Building No. 5 for 3-D printing software and equipment to help manufacturers integrate 3-D printing capabilities into their businesses.
Surging Pirates blow out Indians again
Starling Marte, Gregory Polanco and Josh Bell each hit a two-run homer.
GREECE Death toll from wildfires hits 74
Associated Press RAFINA, Greece The death toll from Greece’s deadliest wildfires in decades
Seeking indictment against judge
Seeking indictment against judge CLEVELAND Prosecutors say they’ll go before a federal grand
SIMPLY SAVORY IN SUMMER
Family Features Flavorful foods and cold drinks are the focal points of just about any summer
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Manuel and Ashley Figueroa, Salem, twin boys, July 23.
Tips for hosting a healthy summer cookout
TIPS for hosting a HEALTHY SUMMER COOKOUT Family Features When people think of barbecues, many
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association, 6 p.m., refreshment and social time,
Mixed Vegetable Grill
Mixed Vegetable Grill Enhance the grilled flavor of vegetables with this lightly sweet and spicy
A healthier way to make dinner
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Apples mccormick.com Sweet from the oven roasting, Brussels sprouts
2 Warren women charged with solicitation
The women were nabbed in an undercover sting by the Warren Police Street Crimes Unit.
Food sales and dinners through Aug. 1
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Vegetable Frittata
Vegetable Frittata Frittatas are great for brunch or a light supper. Serve warm or at room
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
Black Bean and Corn Guacamole
Black Bean and Corn Guacamole McCormick Guacamole Seasoning Mix makes a great tasting dip in
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Video shows woman snatch, bag birds at park PHILADELPHIA A U.S. park ranger
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 25
Today is Wednesday, July 25, the 206th day of 2018. There are 159 days left in the year.