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V24: Pop artist Chris Yambar's new 'House of God' exhibition
In his upcoming exhibition, Chris Yambar started with two of the biggest pieces of his life – faith and art – and mixed them in ...
Boardman High students prep for 12th “Project Mayhem” concert
Boardman seniors Sydney Boggs, left, and Krista Ritz practice a song for Friday’s rock orchestra show at the performing arts center.
Stories published March 22, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Feds want to seize cash, cars from ex-Braking Point exec
Federal prosecutors are seeking to seize more than $2.8 million and several exotic cars from the former owner of Braking Point counseling center.
Attorney says Hamad terminal, should be released
The brother and attorney for Nasser Hamad have told the judge in his aggravated murder case that Hamad was diagnosed in January with terminal kidney cancer and should be released from prison.
UPDATE: Fatal shooting tonight during supposed phone sale
City police are investigating a homicide that happened on the 700 block of Sherwood Avenue at about 7 p.m.
Cityscape growing with downtown; Streetscape work day set for June 2
When Youngstown CityScape started its Streetscape beautification program in 1998, there wasn’t much downtown besides a few businesses.
Despite public concerns, company to drill 3 more wells near Btookfield homes
Trustee Dan Suttles says he was hopeful the public’s concerns about tanker trucks hindering firetrucks and ambulances from getting out of the township fire hall on state Route 7 would have stopped additional injection wells from being approved.
Youngstown police investigating South Side shooting
Youngstown police investigating South Side shooting
Md. school shooting victim 'brain dead,' life support ending
Md. school shooting victim 'brain dead,' life support ending
UPDATE | House OKs $1.3 trillion budget bill, but Senate stalls
House OKs $1.3 trillion budget bill, but Senate stalls
Schiavoni talks opioids, pharmaceutical lawsuit at Lowellville forum
Schiavoni talks opioids, pharmaceutical lawsuit at Lowellville forum
Trump replacing McMaster with Bolton
President Donald Trump is replacing national security adviser H.R. McMaster with John Bolton, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Stocks dive on trade war fears after China sanctions
Stocks dive on trade war fears after China sanctions
Toys R Us founder dies days after chain's announced shutdown
Toys R Us founder dies days after chain's announced shutdown
Dobbins Elementary to close, Poland schools announce
Dobbins Elementary to close, Poland schools announce
Three players leave YSU men's basketball team
Hartfield, Ferguson and Brown are transferring out of Youngstown State.
Accident on South Avenue near the intersection of Route 224
Accident on South Avenue near the intersection of Route 224
Ryan urges president to exempt European nations from steel and aluminum tariffs
Ryan urges president to exempt European nations from steel and aluminum tariffs
New date set for Dwight Yoakam concert at W.D. Packard Music Hall
New date set for Dwight Yoakam concert at W.D. Packard Music Hall
Austintown police make yet another prostitution arrest
Austintown police make yet another prostitution arrest
Tillerson laments 'mean-spirited' Washington as he departs
Tillerson laments 'mean-spirited' Washington as he departs
Canfield High School student organizes stuffed animal drive
Canfield student Callia Barwick has partnered with the Mahoning County 4-H for a stuffed animal drive until April 1.
Poland library has adjusted hours on March 27
Library hours will be adjusted on March 27 at the Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County system to accommodate a half-day staff training session.
Pharmacist pleads guilty to diluting antibiotics, loses license
Pharmacist pleads guilty to diluting antibiotics, loses license
John Dowd, lead Trump lawyer in Russia probe, leaves team
John Dowd, lead Trump lawyer in Russia probe, leaves team
Ex-assistant prosecutor files lawsuit against Paul Gains
Ex-assistant prosecutor files lawsuit against Paul Gains
Gun stolen in Columbus recovered in car in Youngstown
Gun stolen in Columbus recovered in car in Youngstown
Last debate for Democratic governor candidates set for April
Last debate for Democratic governor candidates set for April
Youngstown CityScape kicks off annual fundraising effort
Youngstown CityScape kicks off annual fundraising effort
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
Comedians of Local Interest to present evening of comedy
The Comedians of Local Interest will present an evening of comedy at 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Top Hat to stage ‘Upper Room’
Top Hat Productions will close its 2017-18 season with the “Upper Room,” a story that brings a fresh perspective
Water rate increases draw discussion at Campbell council
Water rate increases draw discussion at Campbell council
Entertaining Thoughts - A couple of classic concerts at Covelli
Judas Priest and Earth, Wind & Fire delivered great concerts back-to-back last week at Covelli Centre.
Mahoning commissioners reject fact-finder report on engineer contract
The fact finder “did make some decisions we were looking for, but we don’t feel like there was enough there given the service the residents of Mahoning County deserve,” the engineer said.
Warren JFK’s Taylor picked for Ohio-Kentucky game
The game will be played at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, on April 7.
Lawmaker ID’s partner of slain Girard officer
A state ceremony to honor late Girard Police Officer Justin Leo was more revealing than some officials probably had planned.
SPORTS DIGEST || Former Buckeye Leo Brown dies at 84
Leo Brown, Ohio State’s first black football captain, has died. He was 84. Ohio State confirmed the death Wednesday through Brown’s nephew, Henry Brown, saying the former player died last weekend at his home in Lakewood, Colo.
WEDNESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
BOYS BASKETBALL Upper Arlington’s Goodwin named Ohio Mr. Basketball COLUMBUS Upper Arlington
Boardman Park unveils plans for future Southern Park Historic District
Planners envision restoration of the former Southern Park Racetrack district.
Duke, Kentucky again rely on freshmen in tournament
Duke and Kentucky are viewed as the masters of the one-and-done era.
School safety questioned at Canfield school board meeting
Silence resounded at a Canfield Board of Education meeting when Superintendent Alex Geordan asked principals if their teachers make up their own safety plans.
Port authority approves $25K per year to help keep air base open
The Western Reserve Port Authority approved an additional three years worth of support for a Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber-led committee that works to keep the local Air Force Reserve base viable and open.
Pop artist Chris Yambar's new 'House of God' exhibition
In his upcoming exhibition, Chris Yambar started with two of the biggest pieces of his life – faith and art – and mixed them in a way that only he can.
Bowling alley will be reborn as rock spot
Nate and Jami Offerdahl were looking for a place to open a music venue for local and touring bands.
Tempers flare again between Fuda, Polivka at commissioners meeting
Tension between Trumbull County commissioners Frank Fuda and Dan Polivka flared up again Wednesday during a vote on whether to create a new position in the county Building Inspection Department.
Youngstown pushed back a project to resurface two main roads until next year
The move will save money from its struggling general fund
Failing to promote diversity
A Youngstown State University professor said he doesn’t feel deserving of an award based on what seems to be a failing attempt at promoting diversity
Boardman High students prep for 12th “Project Mayhem” concert
Boardman seniors Sydney Boggs, left, and Krista Ritz practice a song for Friday’s rock orchestra show at the performing arts center.
With Trump, joke’s over
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons All kidding aside: Donald Trump is no longer funny. Entertainers,
Democrats dream of capturing congressional districts in Calif.
Opinion: LOS ANGELES On a recent Sunday evening, Katie Hill, 30, whose father is an LA police lieutenant in
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Movers + Shakers at Soap Gallery YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Flea announced the Movers + Shakers:
Trump congratulates Putin after win in a fake election
Editorial: Why is President Donald J. Trump so enamored of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin? Is it possible
newsmakers
newsmakers Songs by Bennett, Estefan being added to Recording Registry WASHINGTON, D.C. Songs
Zuckerberg admits Facebook’s mistakes
CEO stops short of apologizing Associated Press NEW YORK Breaking five days of silence,
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Coyotes 4, Sabres 1 BUFFALO, N.Y. Clayton Keller had two assists to set the Arizona Coyotes’
With police near, suspected Austin bomber blows himself up
Associated Press PFLUGERVILLE, Texas As a SWAT team closed in, the suspected bomber whose deadly
METRO DIGEST || Impact of parks
Impact of parks CANFIELD Ohio’s local parks’ operations and capital spending generated nearly
Use early spring pollinators to help your garden
When spring finally begins in Ohio, plants begin to peek out and insects begin to look for food.
Cleveland man faces numerous charges following Boardman incident
Man faces domestic violence, drug trafficking, and other charges
Who controls the Ohio River watershed?
By Dolly Anderson Ohio certified volunteer naturalist While reading the newspaper the other day
BOTANICAL MORNINGS
BOTANICAL MORNINGS When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons with Lynn
Legumes must be inoculated
Q. I am new to vegetable gardening and would like to plant peas. The seed catalogue suggests
Lawmakers finalize $1.3 trillion budget
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional leaders finalized a sweeping $1.3 trillion budget bill
White House investigates leak
Associated Press WASHINGTON The tempest over President Donald Trump’s congratulatory phone call
Youngstown Flea to host community event
Youngstown Flea to host community event Youngstown The Youngstown Flea will host “Movers +
Playhouse meets challenge of ‘Keely and Du’
By ERIC MCCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse is no stranger to
Early potatoes
Early potatoes The key to success with early potatoes is well-drained soil that can warm up
What’s that flowering in that garden?
What’s that flowering in that garden? Early spring bulbs provide a great sense of hope for the
Another storm clobbers Northeast
Associated Press NEW YORK Spring kicked off with a wallop of wintry weather along the East Coast
Youngstown students to receive tennis lessons
The Youngstown State University men's and women's tennis teams and the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley are exposing young students to the sport of tennis. Success After 6 students from the Youngstown Community School are receiving lessons every Friday through the end of the school year.
Man gets life sentence in student’s killing
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man convicted of the kidnapping, rape and killing of an Ohio State
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
WEDNESDAY’S OTHER NBA GALMES
76ers 119, Grizzlies 105 PHILADELPHIA Robert Covington, J.J. Redick and Dario Saric each had 15
Crosby’s stunning goal lifts Penguins
Sidney Crosby doesn’t really have an explanation for how he does what he does. He just does it.
Overdose deaths up more than 30 percent in Cincinnati area
Associated Press CINCINNATI A coroner says fatal drug overdoses rose sharply last year in the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Mark and Jessica Dell, Hubbard, boy, March 20. Matthew and Stacy
Two women arrested in Austintown for prostitution and drugs
Police arrest two on prostitution and drug charges
Can patients, doctors share driver’s seat?
In the early 20th century, doctors and nurses made quite a ritual out of measuring blood pressure.
Competition committee to recommend catch rule changes
The NFL’s catch rule would get less complicated if team owners approve recommendations from the powerful competition committee.
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