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Warren veteran’s story now part of Library of Congress history project
Warren veteran’s story now part of Library of Congress history project
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Attorneys at odds over high court's ruling on cellphone data collection
Atty. Bradley Olson Jr., who represented Austin Burke of Bristolville in Burke’s aggravated murder trial in March, says Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding cellphone-tower data is likely to play a role in Burke’s appeal.
TJX referendum vote set for Aug. 21
If a referendum on zone changes for a TJX project in Lordstown makes it onto the ballot, a special election will take place Aug. 21.
Campbell schools union gets 2 percent annual raises for 3 years
Campbell school board approved a three-year contract Monday with the OAPSE, AFSCME/AFL-CIO Local 141, the union representing a group of 66 bus drivers, cooks, custodians, secretaries and educational aides at the school.
Y'town school board member calls for appointment of new mayor
Dario Hunter, a Youngstown school board member, filed a lawsuit in the Ohio Supreme Court seeking to require the Mahoning County Democratic Party’s central committee and Chairman David Betras to appoint a new Youngstown mayor.
Melania Trump plans another trip to see immigration centers
Melania Trump plans another trip to see immigration centers
Mike Wernicki named Struthers basketball head coach
Mike Wernicki named Struthers basketball head coach
Mahoning Dems reappoint Christopher Anderson as its political director
Mahoning Dems reappoint Christopher Anderson as its political director
Mahoning Valley congressmen differ on Supreme Court decision on travel ban
Mahoning Valley congressmen differ on Supreme Court decision on travel ban
Anti-gerrymandering group wants Pa. Gov. Wolf to call special session
Anti-gerrymandering group wants Pa. Gov. Wolf to call special session
Supreme Court rules against Calif. crisis pregnancy center law
Supreme Court rules against Calif. crisis pregnancy center law
Lowellville school board committee meeting Wednesday is canceled
Lowellville school board committee meeting Wednesday is canceled
2nd man pleads guilty in Pa. ATV crash that killed student
2nd man pleads guilty in Pa. ATV crash that killed student
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday
Ohio puppy mill restrictions could set new national standard
Ohio puppy mill restrictions could set new national standard
Protests in Iran as Rouhani says US wants 'economic war'
Protests in Iran as Rouhani says US wants 'economic war'
Derek Jeter selling 1903 New York castle for nearly $15M
Derek Jeter selling 1903 New York castle for nearly $15M
Cincy Enquirer gives $5K of Pulitzer Prize money to benefit child
Cincy Enquirer gives $5K of Pulitzer Prize money to benefit child
Officials call off search for man reported missing in Ohio river
Officials call off search for man reported missing in Ohio river
Expected special election in Lordstown would be Aug. 21
Expected special election in Lordstown would be Aug. 21
Campbell board OKs contract with school service workers
Campbell Board of Education approves three-year contract with school service workers union
Food, clothing distribution today at Alpha and Omega Church in Youngstown
Food, clothing distribution today at Alpha and Omega Church
No new hepatitis A cases this year in Mahoning or Trumbull
No new hepatitis A cases this year in Mahoning or Trumbull
A settlement allows a Youngstown employee to keep her job but at a lower salary
The city and the employee said they were satisfied with the agreement
Mahoning Valley residents protest outside private prison housing ICE detainees
“I wanted to share why I don’t want the kids to be taken away from their families,” 8-year-old boy says.
Valley Christian’s Jackson among Curbstone honorees
The Curbstone Coaches recognized several Valley state champions on Monday.
Liberty school board amends open-enrollment policy
The board may revisit allowing open enrollment once racial balance is restored.
Warren veteran’s story now part of Library of Congress history project
Warren veteran’s story now part of Library of Congress history project
Scrappers win to put ugly loss behind them
The Scrappers and Williamsport Crosscutters are scheduled to finish their series tonight.
Crowe to play Ailes in Showtime biopic
Crowe to play Ailes in Showtime biopic LOS ANGELES Russell Crowe will portray Warren native
Supreme Court passes on taking on hot issues
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court passed up new opportunities Monday to take on two
Suspect in robbery in Warren arraigned
Suspect in robbery in Warren arraigned WARREN Douglas M. Uher, 33, of Fernwood Avenue,
GREATEST JUNIORS
GREATEST JUNIORS Tee times for today’s qualifier at Mill Creek 17-U BOYS 8 a.m. Nathan
BUSINESS DIGEST || Joint tech program
Joint tech program YOUNGSTOWN More than 200 people from across the world attended the first
Homers lift Bucs to victory over Mets
Josh Bell hit a two-run homer and Gregory Polanco also went deep for the Pirates.
METRO DIGEST || City man convicted of OVI, gun charges
City man convicted of OVI, gun charges YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old Youngstown man was sentenced to
WORLD DIGEST || Fire-prone California hit by a big blaze
Fire-prone California hit by a big blaze SAN FRANCISCO Thousands were forced to flee their homes
Cardinals’ Gant shuts down Tribe bats
Spot starter John Gant pitched one-hit ball over a career-high seven innings.
Man arrested in shooting of firefighter at retirement home
Associated Press LONG BEACH, CALIF. A retirement home resident shot at firefighters who
Texas pipe mills seek exemptions from steel tariff
Associated Press BAYTOWN, Texas Joel Johnson is fighting an uphill battle to keep his pipe
WORLD CUP SOCCER Monday’s games
Suarez scores, Uruguay downs host Russia SAMARA, Russia Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani scored a
Judge urged to consider LaRosa’s crimes separately for sentencing
Prosecutors ask that LaRosa’s murder conviction and other crimes be considered separate for sentencing
SANDLOT ROUNDUP Monday’s Class B results
Macri’s Sports 2, Knightline 1 Macri’s Sports’ Logan Hurley outdueled Andrew DelGarbino of
Pharmacist denies woman miscarriage drug on moral grounds
Associated Press PEORIA, ARIZ. The Arizona State Board of Pharmacy will investigate the
Suspects in Howland shooting arraigned
Victim of armed robbery says she trusted one of three males because she’d known him all his life
GOP candidate faces extortion charge in text-fueled campaign
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Republican woman who sought to unseat an Ohio lawmaker by revealing
Ryan writes letter to GM CEO protesting Mexico production
SDLqMore can and should be done by GM to position the Lordstown plant for the next 20 years,” U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said.
Game 1 of CWS finals postponed by rain
OMAHA, Neb. Game 1 of the College World Series finals between Arkansas and Oregon State has been
Big Oil has man in foreign policy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The Koch brothers’ extremist political agenda of empowering
SOCIETY DIGEST || Canfield student to tour Europe with orchestra
Canfield student to tour Europe with orchestra CANFIELD Canfield High School student Rachel Beil
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at
Castor oil can eliminate growths and skin tags
Q. I don’t know if others have had an experience like mine with castor oil. I had a place on my face
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 7 p.m., school auditorium, 614 Bedford Road.
Man suspected in crash that killed officer pleads not guilty
Associated Press MENTOR, OHIO A man accused of driving a vehicle that struck and killed a police
HEALTH briefs | Blood screening
Blood screening SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center’s Laboratory Services and Internal Medicine
Boardman vote on Meijer zone change scheduled for July 23
Trustees grant second 30-day continuance to Meijer developer
Political civility hits new lows
Associated Press NEW YORK Political rancor over immigration boiled over into increasingly
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH St. Paul raccoon set free after scaling 25-story tower MINNEAPOLIS A raccoon that
Politics fuels separation anxiety
Opinion: Need proof that the current controversy over children of undocumented immigrants is more political
‘Zero tolerance’ abandoned for immigrant families
Associated Press MCALLEN, TEXAS The Trump administration has scaled back a key element of its
Mourners: Black teen killed by police more than a hashtag
Associated Press SWISSVALE, PA. Classmates and community members Monday honored Antwon Rose Jr.
DeWine should join Kasich in opposing health-care suit
Editorial: Perhaps it’s because he will be leaving office in December, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a Republican,
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 26
Today is Tuesday, June 26, the 177th day of 2018. There are 188 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Keith Urban: Today on “Tonight
Will Rogers’ wisdom is timely
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Things are mighty heated these days. Tempers are flaring and minds
Stung by tariffs, Harley-Davidson shifts some production overseas
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Production of Harley-Davidson motorcycles sold in Europe will move
SPORTS digest || Former YSU assistant could get Struthers job
Former YSU assistant could get Struthers job STRUTHERS The vacant Struthers High School boys