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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
NYT: Facebook shared user data with flagged Chinese firm
The New York Times says Facebook has acknowledged it shared user data with several Chinese handset manufacturers, including Huawei, a company flagged by U.S. intelligence officials as a national security threat.
Mahoning GOP chair re-elected but says he won't serve full term
Mahoning County Republicans overwhelmingly re-elected Mark Munroe their party chairman for a third term, but he said he may not serve all four years.
Trumbull Dems re-elect Polivka, who addressed recent criticism
Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka was selected to serve another four years as the county's Democratic Party chairman, but he first addressed criticism of “the way we make decisions.”
Jurors see crime scene photos in Hodges murder trial
Jurors in the Kimani Hodges homicide trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court saw photos of the crime scene and the victim.
Design panel approves plan for smoking shelters
The Youngstown Design Review Board unanimously approved a plan to install smoking shelters for employees at 20 Federal Place in a nearby parking lot.
'Nobody is left': Guatemala volcano ravaged entire families
'Nobody is left': Guatemala volcano ravaged entire families
GOP senators push for bill to rein in Trump on tariffs
GOP senators push for bill to rein in Trump on tariffs
Fabulous Flashbacks, Jeff Lorber concerts set for downtown
Fabulous Flashbacks, Jeff Lorber concerts downtown
UPDATE | Car strikes dry cleaners building in Boardman
Car strikes dry cleaners building in Boardman
Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape as lawyer vows to fight
Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape as lawyer vows to fight
President Trump appealing ruling that bars blocking of Twitter critics
President Trump appealing ruling that bars blocking of Twitter critics
South Dakota philanthropist gives $100 million to nonprofit
South Dakota philanthropist gives $100 million to nonprofit
Belmont Stakes celebration at Hollywood Gaming Race Course
Belmont Stakes celebration at Hollywood Gaming Race Course
Miss America drops swimsuit portion and won't judge on looks
Miss America drops swimsuit portion and won't judge on looks
Officials: Designer Kate Spade found dead in apartment
Officials: Designer Kate Spade found dead in apartment
UN office calls on US to stop separating families at border
UN office calls on US to stop separating families at border
Only a few of Guatemala volcano’s dead have been identified
Only a few of Guatemala volcano’s dead have been identified
Immigration agents arrest 114 in landscaper sting
URGENT Immigration agents arrest 114 in landscaper sting
US stocks inch higher; technology and small caps rise
US stocks inch higher; technology and small caps rise
Delaware launches sports betting, other states close behind
Delaware launches sports betting, other states close behind
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Ohio’s high court rules that Campbell not liable for 2013 crash
Ohio’s high court rules that Campbell not liable for 2013 crash
HODGES CASE | Grim crime scene photos shown to jurors
HODGES CASE | Second day of testimony is underway
HUNDLEY CASE | Sweeney sentences convicted man to death
HUNDLEY CASE | Sweeney to decide life or death today
Board approves smoking shelter across from 20 Federal Place
Youngstown Design Review Board approves smoking shelter across from 20 Federal Place
Gatorade honors Champion’s Turner as Ohio’s top player
Megan Turner is named the Ohio Softball Player of the Year.
Warren police investigating multiple fractures suffered by baby, 7 weeks old
THE life-threatening injuries on the 7-week-old boy including fractures of the jaw, both sides of the skull, collarbone and tibia, as well as a brain bleed and two older rib fractures.
Familiarity can breed contempt in NBA Finals
The Warriors and the Cavaliers are certainly not lacking for intensity in these finals.
3 Valley firms granted medical-marijuana dispensary licenses
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy awarded medical-marijuana dispensary licenses to companies based in Youngstown, Warren and East Liverpool.
49ers great Clark dies after battling ALS
Dwight Clark died just more than one year after revealing he had ALS.
Man who pleaded guilty in Higham death arrested on traffic warrants
Sharpe asked for no bond because of medical conditions.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU basketball camp spots still open
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team is still accepting registrations for its summer boys’ basketball camps.
Ex-Struthers football player gets 6 years on robbery charges
Luis Mateo robbed people he attempted to sell drugs to on two occassions, prosecutors said.
Ex-Warren Fabricating CFO pleads guilty to theft, to repay $400K
Theisler was the company’s most senior and highest-ranking employee when company officials determined in late 2016 that he stole more than $2 million from the company.
Austintown High School finished its first year of the Community Connectors program.
The Community Connectors program provides students with soft skills training, a paid job or internship and a local mentor.
Liberty trustees discuss selling property, paving, personnel changes
The sales measure, unanimously approved Monday, enables the property to be sold on www.govdeals.com. Any profit made will go to the general fund.
METRO DIGEST || YSU prof in Akron art exhibit
Pizza order results in felony charge BOARDMAN An unauthorized pizza order ended up delivering
METRO DIGEST || Teen’s robbery arrest
Interstate 680 crash sends 3 to hospital YOUNGSTOWN A head-on crash on Interstate 680 sent three
Fellows Riverside's rose garden now forever Joanne's jewel
Gathering at Mill Creek MetroParks’ Fellows Riverside Gardens to celebrate the renaming of a section of the gardens to honor their relative, Joanne F. Beeghly, are Beeghly family members, from left, Laura Beeghly, Summer Beeghly, Tim Beeghly, David Beeghly, Betsy McPherson, Andy McPherson, David Jones and Sallie Jones Beeghly.
Polivka apparently will be re-elected chairman of Trumbull Democrats today
Polivka apparently will be re-elected chairman of Trumbull Democrats today
ARIZONA SLAYINGS Suspect kills himself as police close in
Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. A hunch from a retired detective helped lead police to a man
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man accused of stealing cruiser slips through tiny opening between seats BANGOR,
Aide: EPA’s Pruitt sought Trump’s used hotel mattress
Associated Press WASHINGTON Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt had a top aide
Agent files complaint over expired bulletproof vests
Associated Press COLUMBUS More than 50 Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents are wearing
China rules out tech concessions
Associated Press BEIJING Narrow our trade surplus with the United States? No problem, say
COST CONCERNS
Feds: Seniors won’t save by skimping on drugs Associated Press WASHINGTON Medicare recipients
Trump: US will be stronger on trade
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump defended his tough trade negotiations with
Dr. Wang joins ACH
Dr. Wang joins ACH AKRON Sihe Wang, PhD., has joined Akron Children’s Hospital as director of
Top Tips for Surviving Spring with Allergies
While many people think seasonal allergies just consist of sneezing and itchy eyes, it can include much more problematic symptoms.
Tim Reynolds: Warriors cannot afford to relax
If they want to win another title, the worst thing the Warriors can do is give LeBron James hope.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Jackson Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., special meeting, administration building,
Foundation awards scholarships
Foundation awards scholarships The Cafaro Foundation recently awarded $61,000 in scholarships to
BUSINESS DIGEST || Realty Towers sold by NYO for $2M
Realty Towers sold by NYO for $2M YOUNGSTOWN Realty Tower Apartments, a downtown 23-unit
Trump urged to raise issues about security, human rights with Kim
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barreling toward a historic summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un,
Prosecutors ask judge to consider revoking house arrest
Prosecutors ask judge to consider revoking house arrest Associated Press WASHINGTON Former
Kennedy birthplace to mark 50 years since RFK’s assassination
Associated Press BROOKLINE, MASS. The suburban Boston house where Robert F. Kennedy was born is
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Facebook finds itself in another privacy scandal
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is at the center of another privacy furor, this one over its
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 5
Today is Tuesday, June 5, the 156th day of 2018. There are 209 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Scott barely squeaks into U.S. Open field
Adam Scott kept alive his 17-year streak playing in all the majors with a two-putt from 30 feet for par on his final hole.
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at
Baffert likes Justify to American Pharoah
Bob Baffert misses the simple pleasure of watching American Pharoah breeze.
Ireland joins the ranks
Opinion: The scientific, moral and theological battle between life as an “endowed unalienable” right and the
Trump talk drowns out real news
Opinion: I’m burned out on Trump TV. I don’t need to hear any more of his speeches or read one of his
Justices side with baker on same-sex wedding cake
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled Monday for a Colorado baker who wouldn’t
Bush out of hospital
Bush out of hospital BIDDEFORD, Maine Former President George H.W. Bush has left a Maine
BILL SFERRA FASTPITCH CLASSIC At Youngstown State Softball Complex
What: Mahoning-Trumbull County Senior All Star Game. Sponsor: Mahoning Valley Coaches Association)
Tigers draft Auburn pitcher Mize at No. 1
Casey Mize went from undrafted three years ago all the way to No. 1.
In Guatemala, death toll from volcano rises to at least 69
Associated Press EL RODEO, Guatemala Rescuers pulled survivors and bodies Monday from the
Clinton bristles at questions about Lewinsky, #MeToo
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former President Bill Clinton says the #MeToo movement is overdue.
Trump calls off Eagles visit over anthem dispute
Associated Press WASHINGTON Digging deeper into a culture war that he’s repeatedly stoked,
New state champs cement Valley’s powerhouse image
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley once again piled on hefty hunks of shiny championship metal over the weekend to
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