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V24: ‘In the Mood’ recaptures World War II-era music, dance
Show creator Bud Forrest compiled the greatest songs from the swing era into a revue that demonstrates the influence of the upbeat music, which was ...
Much more to #MeToo, symposium speakers say
Speaking at the Youngstown State University Centofanti Symposium Wednesday at Stambaugh Auditorium were journalist Ronan Farrow and Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. Farrow ...
Stories published March 29, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Niles resident air complaints tonight instead of discussing survey
It was supposed to have been a public meeting at the Niles Wellness Center to discuss results from a recent community survey of issues of importance to city residents and businesses.
Teamsters union issues strike notice to Mahoning County engineer
A union in negotiations with the Mahoning County Engineer’s office voted to issue a 10-day strike notice to the engineer.
Boardman students rewarded with bubble ball contest
Cheers echoed all the way from the Center Intermediate School’s gymnasium and into the parking lot Thursday.
Youngstown parents charged with daughter's death delay trial
The Burbank Avenue couple charged in the opiate-induced death of their 16-month-old daughter waived their rights to a speedy trial Thursday.
Disqualified Ohio governor candidate loses court challenge
Disqualified Ohio governor candidate loses court challenge
UPDATE | Patrol seeks information on I-80 shooting
Ohio State Highway Patrol responds to road-rage shooting
Mahoning grand jury indicts 2 men in March 3 homicide
Mahoning grand jury indicts 2 men in March 3 homicide
Authorities investigate SUV crash that killed family of 8
Authorities investigate SUV crash that killed family of 8
US plant that destroys chemical weapons beset by troubles
US plant that destroys chemical weapons beset by troubles
Russia responds quid pro quo to diplomats' expulsions
Russia responds quid pro quo to diplomats' expulsions
Watch Trump live
Trump is visiting Richfield, Ohio, to sell the public on his plan to use $200 billion in federal money to spur at least $1.5 trillion in spending over a decade to repair or replace highways, bridges, ports, airports and other infrastructure.
City on edge for funeral of man killed by Sacramento police
City on edge for funeral of man killed by Sacramento police
Pa. security event canceled over trainer’s social media posts
Pa. security event canceled over trainer’s social media posts
Syrian town expects US to fend off Turkey's threat of attack
Syrian town expects US to fend off Turkey's threat of attack
Cincinnati council OK’s severance for manager – if he quits
Cincinnati council OK’s severance for manager – if he quits
Shooting suspect's brother pleads no contest to trespassing
Shooting suspect's brother pleads no contest to trespassing
YSU hazing participant indicted on federal firearms charge
YSU hazing participant indicted on federal firearms charge
Boardman man gets prison term for punching teen in face
Boardman man gets prison term for punching teen in face
Police: Pregnant Pa. woman, man dead in apparent murder-suicide
Police: Pregnant Pa. woman, man dead in apparent murder-suicide
Man charged in slaying of girlfriend found in Cleveland garbage can
Man charged in slaying of girlfriend found in Cleveland garbage can
Trump emerging from seclusion to promote infrastructure plan
Trump emerging from seclusion to promote infrastructure plan
Rusty Staub, slugger who played 23 seasons, dies at 73
Rusty Staub, slugger who played 23 seasons, dies at 73
Board of control approves sell of Bottom Dollar to ONE Health Network
Board of control approves sell of Bottom Dollar to ONE Health Network
FBI announces arrest of local man on child-porn charges
FBI announces arrest of local man on child-porn charges
Trial date continued for West Side couple charged in their daughter's death
Trial date continued for West Side couple charged in their daughter's death
Barclays to pay $2 billion to US to settle mortgage suit
Barclays to pay $2 billion to US to settle mortgage suit
Cosby's legal team pressuring judge to quit, delay retrial
Cosby's legal team pressuring judge to quit, delay retrial
Ohio survivor of 10 years’ captivity joins abduction alert group
Survivor of 10 years’ captivity joins abduction alert group
Fast-moving fire kills 68 at Venezuela police station jail
Fast-moving fire kills 68 at Venezuela police station jail
Phantoms’ Joyaux looks to keep pace with older brother
Michael and Matt Joyaux are looking at tournament hockey at different levels.
Research program gives YSU students ‘layers’ of opportunity
Phase one of an Air Force research program, the largest Youngstown State University has ever worked on, has wrapped-up.
Beaver cops' arrest of 3 is vindication for anti-revenge porn group
Police believe the crime started several years ago with one of the men sending at least one photo from the victim’s phone to himself
SPORTS DIGEST || Campbell’s bat sparks EGCC to victory
The Eastern Gateway Gators defeated Community College of Allegheny-South 13-3 in their home opener Wednesday at Eastwood Field.
Girard re-evaluates safety procedures in aftermath of officer’s death
Girard officials are strengthening safety procedures, including the policy for officers wearing bulletproof vests, after a prosecutor's report revealed Officer Justin Leo was not wearing his bulletproof vest the night he was killed.
No Osseo top job for Mohip
Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip is no longer a candidate in any known superintendent searches.
Browns pass Kessler off to Jaguars
Cleveland traded its former starting quarterback to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday.
James matches MJ mark as Cavaliers stop Hornets
The 33-year-old James matched Michael Jordan’s streak of 866 consecutive double-digit scoring games.
Liberty police chief announces retirement plan
Richard Tisone has been with the Liberty department for 31 years
‘In the Mood’ recaptures World War II-era music, dance
Show creator Bud Forrest compiled the greatest songs from the swing era into a revue that demonstrates the influence of the upbeat music, which was a morale booster during some dark times. Each performance includes a tribute to those who fought in World War II, as well as all veterans.
Court prepares to resentence rapist
Brandon Moore, who commited a brutal 2001 rape as a 15-year-old, will be resentenced in April.
Selah theater to present ‘Motherhood’
If You Go What: “Motherhood Out Loud” When: 8 p.m. April 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14 Where: Selah
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
WRESTLING Girard’s DelGarbino honored by Trumbull commissioners WARREN The Trumbull County
Warren police officer charged with menacing and criminal trespass
Warren police officer charged with menacing and criminal trespass
New Trumbull administrator prides herself on ‘ability to multitask’
New Trumbull administrator says ability to multitask will enable her to handle three roles.
Much more to #MeToo, symposium speakers say
Speaking at the Youngstown State University Centofanti Symposium Wednesday at Stambaugh Auditorium were journalist Ronan Farrow and Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement. Farrow is an investigative reporter whose piece in “New Yorker” magazine revealed Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual assault.
Easter activities for the weekend
EASTER Egg hunts, activities A listing of Easter egg hunts and other holiday activities as
Spring means it's time for Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
After an up and down winter, spring is finally here.
YOUNGSTOWN STRONG BOXING SHOW PAIRINGS
YOUNGSTOWN STRONG BOXING SHOW PAIRINGS 55 pounds SEmD Jeffrey Venier (Detroit) vs. Omari McFadden
Trump is hopeful, but some skeptical ahead of US-NK talks
Associated Press WASHINGTON An enigmatic North Korean leader takes a secretive train trip to
Good friday
Good friday What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
CBI CHAMPIONSHIP North Texas 69, San Francisco 55 DENTON, TEXAS Jorden Duffy scored 15 points
Report: Trump attorney discussed Flynn, Manafort pardons
Associated Press WASHINGTON One of President Donald Trump’s attorneys floated the possibility
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Best F(r)iends (R) Special Event Tinseltown: Fri. 8 God’s Not Dead: A Light in
MORE NBA REULTS
MORE NBA REULTS 76ers 118, Knicks 101 PHILADELPHIA Dario Saric had 26 points and 14 rebounds
WORLD & BUSINESS DIGEST || Expansion for One Hot Cookie
Expansion for One Hot Cookie BOARDMAN A gourmet cookie and ice cream shop will open in the heart
Fruit tree pruning
Fruit tree pruning As the weather warms, it’s time to get those fruit trees into proper condition
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 29
Today is Thursday, March 29, the 88th day of 2018. There are 277 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Spring Thaws & Vernal Pools
Spring Thaws & Vernal Pools When: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. What: As nature thaws, vernal pools fill
US economic growth in Q4 revised up to 2.9 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.9 percent annual rate in the
Judge overturns man’s 2003 murder conviction
Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge in Cleveland has vacated a 2003 murder conviction and set a
Little hope of fighting ash borer
Q. What can I use as a homeowner to protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer? Some tress already
Capel ready for ‘daunting’ task of Pitt rebuild
Jeff Capel’s firing at Oklahoma seven years ago left him shaken.
Man pleads guilty to reduce charge in stabbing death
Man pleads guilty to reduce charge in stabbing death
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty, Canfield and Girard
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty, Canfield and Hubbard:
METRO DIGEST || South Side building sale
South Side building sale YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control today will finalize a purchase
Labs still rule, but Frenchies are also ... Popular pups
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation’s flirtation
Kent man gets jail time, probation for firing gun downtown
Juran Hill will spend three months in the Mahoning County jail
Court proposes new judge rule
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court is proposing a new rule that would make clear
Trump will try to sell infrastructure plan
President visits union training facility in Richfield today
Man charged with assault for shooting at woman
The shooting took place Tuesday morning on the East Side
BULLETPROOF VESTS
BULLETPROOF VESTS Policies Mahoning Valley police department policies vary for wearing
Improve your health through the benefits of nature
Throughout my life I have spent time in nature hiking, restoring, sitting and contemplating.
Struthers council passes 2018 budget despite fire station disagreement
Struthers 2018 budget passes, councilman abstains from vote
President redeems himself with expulsion of Russians
Editorial: Last week, we criticized President Donald J. Trump for congratulating Russian strongman Vladimir
Tree and shrub planting
Tree and shrub planting Now is the time to select and get ready to plant a new tree or shrub. One
Concert offers sample of 33 regional bands
The 330 Day concert keeps getting bigger. The annual event takes place every March 30 (or 3/30)
US budget passed by Congress will add to country’s insecurity
Opinion: President Trump wants us to believe that the ridiculous 2,232-page spending bill passed by Congress,
Getting ready for Easter
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons In the nearly 43 years since my baptism, I have never really
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Steven
Calif. pot shops decry online ads for illegal sellers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Weedmaps is a go-to website for people looking to find a marijuana
Community mourns Sacramento man killed by police at wake
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A Sacramento church is the latest site of mourning over the