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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
iHeart radio, owner of 6 Valley stations, files for bankruptcy
IHeartMedia, one of the world’s largest radio companies and the operator of six stations in the Youngstown market, has filed for bankruptcy.
Mercy Health to acquire Prima this year
Mercy Health-Youngstown plans to acquire Prima Health Care by the third quarter of this year.
Mahoning commissioner voice support for Lordstown proposal
Mahoning County commissioners put their support behind a proposed distribution center in the village of Lordstown at Thursday’s meeting.
Owner of dogs accused of Newton Falls attack fined
David Hanson, whose dogs are accused of biting a woman outside of Venture Plastics Warren-Ravenna Road near Hanson’s home Jan. 22, pleaded no contest Thursday to a misdemeanor charge of dogs running at large.
Columbiana severs ties with girls coach Ron Moschella
Columbiana girls’ basketball coach Ron Moschella will not return for the 2018-19 season.
Trump wildlife board full of trophy hunters, ties to first family
A new U.S. advisory board created to help rewrite federal rules for importing the heads and hides of African elephants, lions and rhinos is stacked with trophy hunters, including some members with direct ties to President Donald Trump and his family.
Trump's company turning over documents to investigators
Trump's company turning over documents to investigators
Trump's company says it's turned over documents to Mueller for months
President Donald Trump’s company said today that it has been turning over documents for months in response to requests from the special counsel investigating Russian election interference and possible coordination with Trump associates.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 21
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted 21 people, including two Boardman men on charges related to inappropriate sexual conduct with minors.
Mercy Health signs letter of intent on Prima merger
Mercy Health signs letter of intent on Prima merger
Several deaths in pedestrian bridge collapse at Miami college
Several deaths, severe injuries in pedestrian bridge collapse at Miami colleg
Zoppe Family Circus coming to Canfield Fairgrounds
Zoppe Family Circus coming to Canfield Fairgrounds
UN gets $100M in new funds for Palestinian aid after US cuts
UN gets $100M in new funds for Palestinian aid after US cuts
Barberton woman faces prostitution charge after arrest in Austintown
Barberton woman faces prostitution charge
UPDATE | Hoerig trial moved to September as hearings continue
Two days after filing details of Claudia Hoerig's confession to killing her husband, prosecutors were in court today regarding a motion filed by her attorneys to dismiss charges against her.
Parent company of 5 Valley radio stations files for bankruptcy
Parent company of 5 Valley radio stations files for bankruptcy
Mahoning commissioners support proposed Lordstown distribution center
Mahoning commissioners throw support behind proposed Lordstown distribution center
US impose sanctions on 13 Russians indicted by Mueller
US impose sanctions on 13 Russians indicted by Mueller
South Side man faces drug, weapons charges after arrest
South Side man faces drug, weapons charges after arrest
Trumbull courthouse scuffle keeps man in jail
Daquan R. Owens, 18, of Oak Street Southwest remains in the Trumbull County jail two days after being arrested following a scuffle with deputies at the Trumbull County Courthouse.
Ohio Rep. Kaptur to become longest-serving woman in US House
Ohio Rep. Kaptur to become longest-serving woman in US House
Winner gets nearly $5M in Ohio restaurant’s Queen of Hearts game
Winner gets nearly $5M in Ohio restaurant’s Queen of Hearts game
United to use special tags for pet carriers after dog death
United to use special tags for pet carriers after dog death
Without Toys R Us, 30,000 jobs, a black hole for toy makers
Without Toys R Us, 30,000 jobs, a black hole for toy makers
Energy’s Perry: No interest in heading Veterans Affairs
Energy’s Perry: No interest in heading Veterans Affairs
Man shoots 2 at hospital before killing self; 1 victim dead
Man shoots 2 at hospital before killing self; 1 victim dead
Trump confirms CNBC contributor Kudlow to be economic aide
Trump confirms CNBC contributor Kudlow to be economic aide
Campbell students walked out to Bob Marley’s ‘Get Up, Stand Up’
Nearly 300 Campbell Memorial High School students walked out to join the national protest against gun violence.
Canfield students prohibited from participating in National Walkout
Absenteeism was high and officials played the blame game.
SPORTS DIGEST || Poland’s Thomas to sign with Heidelberg
Poland High School senior soccer player Rabekah Thomas will continue her soccer career at Heidelberg College.
Document says Claudia Hoerig confessed killing her husband
On Jan. 17, as federal marshals flew her back to the United States from Brazil, Hoerig began engaging two agents in “general conversation” that led to a remark that: “A wife does not kill her husband without a good reason,” a document from the U.S. Marshal’s Service says.
YSU trustees to approve ACE contract, hire special assistant to Tressel
Youngstown State University Board of Trustees’ university affairs committee has approved the selection of Mike Sherman to serve in the newly created position of special assistant to the president.
Students pine for pie on Pi Day
Wednesday marked the 30th anniversary of Pi Day (3/14), and to celebrate the constant numeral, Austintown Intermediate transformed into Mathopolis.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s notes and scores
GIRLS BASKETBALL Canton McKinley High School junior Kierstan Bell was named Ohio Ms. Basketball
Rust Belt puts twist on Rocky Horror with ‘Rockin’ Horribles’
If You go What: “The Rockin’ Horribles Audience Participation Show” When: 8 p.m. Friday and
Symphony gears up for new season
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will mark its 50th year of performing
Two police officers honored for lifesaving effort
Officials said township patrol officer Julie Henderson and village patrol officer Michael Koenig responded to a drug overdose Feb. 18 and revived a 30-year-old.
Iconic and long-lived Earth, Wind & Fire is a blend of forces
Earth, Wind & Fire will return to Covelli Centre on Friday for its fourth visit in the past dozen years.
Music at Madison cabaret marks 15 years of singing from the heart
While he was in Los Angeles, Coonce and some other actors took part in performances at a local piano bar, so he decided to bring some of that magic to Youngstown.
Struthers to have nearly $500,000 extra for 2018 general fund
The city of Struthers’ general fund will increase by nearly $500,000 for the 2018 fiscal year.
Sherrod Brown introduces bill to keep call-center jobs in U.S.
Youngstown call-center worker backs the proposal.
Valley students join national protest against gun violence
Students from Campbell Memorial High School walked out right at 10 a.m. Wednesday as part of the national protest to end gun violence at schools and demand gun-control legislation from lawmakers.
Native plants can be beautiful
Native plants can be beautiful They are not all wild looking and messy in the garden. Some are
Top perennials for Ohio
Top perennials for Ohio Pam Bennett, our state master gardener volunteer coordinator, has
Jerry Douglas returns to Kent Stage
Dobro virtuoso Jerry Douglas, who is a Leavittsburg native, will return to
“This Is Bob Hope” (9 p.m., PBS): The entertainer’s personal archives shed light
“This Is Bob Hope” (9 p.m., PBS): The entertainer’s personal archives shed light on his life in this
Attorneys argue whether Randy Law should be eligible to stay on primary ballot
Attorneys argue whether Randy Law should be eligible to stay on primary ballot
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Danielle Anderson and Damion Thomas, Youngstown, girl, March 13.
It’s time to share wealth
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords For decades, big business leaders have warned that redistributing
Judge blocks ban on abortions for Down syndrome
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state law that prohibits doctors from performing abortions based on
NIGHTLIFE
Barrelhead, 4740 Mahoning Ave., Austintown Sat: The Syndicate, 8 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing Winery
Calcium supplements have pros and cons
Many health professionals are skeptical about the value of supplements. They often advise their
Party time in downtown Youngstown
A busy weekend in Youngstown begins tonight with a concert by heavy metal gods Judas Priest at
Youth Ministry participates in Catholic Schools week
Staff Report POLAND Holy Family Youth Ministry recently volunteered in multiple activities that
How to save pond fish
Q. I’ve heard that there can be problems with ponds from winter to spring. How can I be sure my fish
Several injured in multiple vehicle crash
Associated Press DAYTON A Regional Transit Authority bus collided with multiple vehicles in
Daffin’s annual celebration is Sunday
Staff report FARRELL, PA. Daffin’s Candies’ annual open house and Swizzle Stick Day will be
GOP gets ‘wake-up call’ in Pennsylvania
Associated Press WASHINGTON The message to Republicans from the Pennsylvania special election
Youth Ministry participates in Catholic Schools week
Youth Ministry participates in Catholic Schools week
As Mueller seeks interview, Trump left without easy options
Associated Press WASHINGTON The special counsel’s office wants to talk to Donald Trump about the
Protest message: Enough is enough
Associated Press They bowed their heads in honor of the dead. They carried signs with messages
Community health fair
Community health fair SALEM The Supplement Station of Salem, 1139 E. Pigeon Road (state Route
Playhouse to present ‘Keely and Du’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Keely and Du” will open Friday at the Youngstown Playhouse, in the
Lack of evidence put Hawking’s Nobel Prize hopes in black hole
Associated Press WASHINGTON Stephen Hawking won accolades from his peers for having one of the
Britain boots 23 Russian diplomats
Associated Press LONDON Relations between Britain and Russia plunged Wednesday to a chilly level
Mahoning Valley Race Course
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $9,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 5F, CLM $4,000 8 Ravin About Richie (Oliveros,
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rachon D. Barnes, 40, of Cleveland, and Regina Weona-
Investigations begin into fertility clinic
Associated Press CLEVELAND A fertility clinic where thousands of frozen embryos and eggs may
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown school board, special meeting, 7 a.m., Dr. David Ritchie Legacy Room,
Teacher fires gun in class; 3 injured
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A teacher at a Northern California high school accidentally fired
Copycat threats targeting schools no joking matter
Editorial: As the nation struggles to find solutions to the growing epidemic of school shootings, an issue
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships
METRO DIGEST | Warren firefighter killed
Firefighter killed VERNON Warren firefighter Casey L. Klein was killed in an apparent accident
Real Down syndrome problem
Opinion: WASHINGTON Iceland must be pleased that it is close to success in its program of genocide, but
Docs link Trump Org lawyer to effort to silence porn star
Docs link Trump Org lawyer to effort to silence porn star WASHINGTON New documents show a second
Prison nursery allows moms to bond with kids
By JOHN CANIGLIA The Plain Dealer MARYSVILLE, Ohio One-month-old Javon Jackson fidgets with
SOCIETY DIGEST || Society to host seminar
Society to host seminar canfield The Mahoning Valley Accounting Society will host a Social
Trump says more tax relief on the way
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Trying to turn attention back to tax cuts and away from the staffing
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK I Can Only Imagine (PG) Regal Niles: Fri.-Thu. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 Shenango:
Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament Recaps of Wednesday’s play-in games Syracuse 60, Arizona
Mockingbird is the boss of the backyard
By STEPHANIE HUGHES Ohio certified volunteer naturalist CANFIELD The first time I saw a
Zibanejad’s goal helps Rangers edge Pens in OT
Although they will likely miss the playoffs for the first time since 2010, the New York Rangers are still scrapping for wins
Trump picks camera-proven Kudlow as top economic aide
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has chosen Larry Kudlow to be his top
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Feb. retail sales slip
Feb. retail sales slip WASHINGTON U.S. consumers spent less at auto dealers, gas stations and
Today is Thursday, March 15, the 74th day of 2018. There are 291 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, March 15, the 74th day of 2018. There are 291 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Monarch butterflies are in need of way stations
In Ohio, at the last count (December 2016), there were 791 Monarch way stations or about nine per county.
Steering wheel issue prompts Ford to recall 1.4M vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Under pressure from U.S. regulators, Ford is recalling nearly 1.4
Birding the Sanctuary
Birding the Sanctuary When: Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. What: Celebrate the spring season with an
oddly enough
oddly enough Driver faces charges after running over himself ALEXANDRIA, Va. A northern
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