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No countries will be excluded from tariffs on steel
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has cheered the president's action
Traffic speed cameras go live this week in Howland
The township hopes the devices will help encourage driver safety and reduce accidents
Statewide gun-rights rally set Saturday in Columbus
'It's time for gun owners to unity," an organizer says
Patrol use stun gun to subdue 315-lb. wrong-way driver
The incident took place on state Route 11 in Vienna
Home, garden show in Valley marks start of spring
Seventy-five vendors and exhibitors were featured at the event at Mr. Anthony's
'Black Panther' outpaces all films again this weekend; total take $500M
'Red Sparrow' came in a distant second
45,000 to get free city bus service to work daily in Columbus
The 31-month program has a unique financial arrangement.
Gun sales decline in Ohio, nation; many call it "Trump slump'
In recent weeks, gun sales have increased at one New Castle, Pa., store
Aim trucking's first-ever employee set to retire
Bruce Berger doesn’t think he will ever be able to stop checking out trucks when he sees them on the road after he retires from Aim Integrated Logistics this month.
VINDY POLL NOW | What HS class has been most useless in your life?
YSU provost tells profs that 90% of what's taught won't be used by students. What HS class has been most useless in your life?
South Range surges to district title with third-quarter run
Maddie Durkin and Dani Vuletich each had a double-double for the Raiders.
What will win, what should win the Oscars
By LINDSEY BAHR and JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Ahead of Sunday’s 90th Academy Awards, Associated
Locals travel to S.C. to protest predatory land contracts
Vision Property Management did not sign an agreement to protect its renters in the Youngstown area
Lisbon comes from behind to knock off Valley Christian
Autumn Oehlstrom’s foul shots with six seconds left gave Lisbon a 48-47 win over Valley Christian.
Composer says nomination for ‘Mudbound’ is milestone
Staff report ATLANTA Raphael Saadiq’s musical work has thrust him into the limelight once again.
Group of Poland forest supporters raise concerns about sewer-line project
Group concerned about lack of public input on sanitary sewer-line replacement
Oscar host Kimmel will push envelope
By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Jimmy Kimmel is coming into his
Has backlash doomed hopes for ‘Billboards’?
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Can backlash tank a film’s Oscars prospects? It’s
Trumbull prosecutor argues against parole for two killers in their 60s
Trumbull prosecutor argues against parole for two killers in their 60s
Crawford, six Canfield teammates headed to state wrestling
Overall, 23 Mahoning Valley wrestlers qualified to compete in Columbus.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., administration building, 6844 Strimbu Drive.
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “Fifty Fifty”
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning Garden Club will meet at noon for a Spring Tea in the Kidston Classroom of the
HB 70 to be discussed at community meeting
HB 70 to be discussed at community meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Schools Board of
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY 32nd Club will meet at noon at Christ’s Church, Boardman, for its monthly meeting.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY St. Christine School, 3165 Schenley Ave., Youngstown, 2 to 6 p.m. Howland
Academy Awards: Who will bring home the statuettes?
The Academy Awards are tonight. Who will bring home the statuettes? While “The Shape of Water” might be the frontrunner in the race for Best Picture, it is still too close to predict.
men’s college basketball Saturday’s games
No. 15 Michigan 75, No. 2 Michigan State 64 NEW YORK Mo Wagner scored 14 of his 15 points
Nuggets rain 3s on defensless Cavaliers
The Nuggets made 19 of 35 3-pointers, including three in the final 2:26.
Crosby works overtime in Penguins’ victory
Sidney Crosby finished off a 2-on-1 by sneaking a wrist shot past Chris Gibson 3:48 into overtime.
Valley schools should permit student walkout
Opinion: Valley schools should permit student walkout Anyone familiar with the book “The Tipping Point” by
local bowling scores
local bowling scores amron lanes’ Farmers National Bank Mixed Doubles — Carl Cramer 268-732,
Vulnerable lawmakers answer noisy gun debate with silence
Associated Press NEW YORK They crowded around the White House conference table this past week,
Muslim officer works with immigrants in Columbus
Associated Press COLUMBUS After 10 years in hotel management, Khaled Bahgat grew accustomed to
Keystone State race could set political template for Dems
Opinion: MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District, which ripples over the steep hills
Whispering Pines Council to host Scouting breakfast
Whispering Pines Council to host Scouting breakfast
Valentines distributed to veterans at clinic
Valentines distributed to veterans at clinic
Elizabeth Strout wins $20,000 Story Prize
Elizabeth Strout wins $20,000 Story Prize NEW YORK Elizabeth Strout, already a Pulitzer Prize-
For the Week of Sunday, March 4, 2018
Michael A. Steele to Raymond J. Paris III, Wakefield Ave., Youngstown, $30,000. Bolizalez Ventures
Dating danger? Businesses rethink workplace romance policies
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK It happens in so many workplaces – two
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
APPOINTED Home Savings recently announced that Matthew T. Garrity was appointed to the Home
New Manhattan attraction offers espionage history
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK Hello, recruit. Your mission, should you choose to
Armstrong Air & Space Museum
Armstrong Air & Space Museum Wapakoneta This year, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum is rolling
QUARTERBACKS
QUARTERBACKS Louisville’s Jackson impressive as QB As promised, former Louisville quarterback
Whispering Pines Council to host Scouting breakfast
Staff report BOARDMAN The Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s
Police: Gun in campus shooting belonged to suspect’s dad
Associated Press A 19-year-old student suspected of fatally shooting his parents at a Central
Trump’s tariff talk provokes rarely seen urgency among GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans in Congress have learned to ignore President Donald
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure will
Authorities say man shoots himself to death near White House
Authorities say man shoots himself to death near White House WASHINGTON The Secret Service said
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
PROFESSIONAL GOLF
PROFESSIONAL GOLF Saturday’s events MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIP MEXICO CITY Shubhankar Sharma held
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 4
Today is Sunday, March 4, the 63rd day of 2018. There are 302 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
National program selects Ohio’s top youth volunteers of 2018
Staff report Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recently honored Ohio’s top youth volunteers of
Fitch band will present concert
Fitch band will present concert AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch Band will host its annual concert at
Scan and go
Stores make push with new technology By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK Shoppers
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Bricklayer program YOUNGSTOWN Bricklayers Local No. 8 Joint Apprenticeship Committee is
Boardman to host Kindergarten registration
Staff Report BOARDMAN Boardman School District will host its Kindergarten Registration Day for
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
NBA roundup
NBA roundup Saturday’s other games Rockets 123, Celtics 120 HOUSTON Eric Gordon scored 29
Valley native battles to claim Charles Manson’s body; estate
Battle over Charles Manson’s remains and estate heats up in two California courtrooms
women’s college basketball | Saturday’s games
No. 13 Ohio State 90, Minnesota 88 INDIANAPOLIS Kelsey Mitchell scored 30 points, Stephanie
Snow, ice warnings remain for travelers in Britain
Associated Press LONDON Snow and ice warnings for travelers remained in place Saturday even as
Inmate whose execution was halted dies of natural causes
Associated Press CLEVELAND A twice-convicted murderer whose execution in November had to be
Fitch Robotics appear in multistate competition
Fitch Robotics Team competed in the Miami Valley FIRST Robotics Competition this weekend.
Ohio lawmaker seeks $30M to repair potholes across state
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio’s Senate minority leader is pushing a bill that would
More flooding expected as nor’easter moves out to sea
Associated Press BOSTON People along the Northeast coast braced for more flooding during high
City police investigating fatal shooting on West Side
The victim was identified as Brandon Wareham of Austintown
Ed Puskas: Love is the answer to Cavs’ questions
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for love. And soon.
Open Youngstown schools contract talks to the public
Editorial: Many years ago, Youngs- town Mayor Patrick Ungaro, confronting a major budget crisis and
Mayor Brown’s baptism by fire
Opinion: It may be time for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to conduct an air-quality test
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