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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Nearly 300 athletes converge in Girard for 9th Special Olympics
If you want to know where Jared Ausnehmer gets his inspiration as an athlete, just take a look at his shoes.
Pastor's 10th anniversary produced gift for 100 drivers
Abdel Yusef hadn’t decided whether to take his mother, Amal Yusef, to Cleveland or Pittsburgh to celebrate Mother’s Day today, but whichever destination he chose, he will have spent considerably less money to get there.
Power-play goals ignite Force in Game 1 win
The Youngstown Phantoms paid a steep price for not being able to stay out of the penalty box.
Ex-Smith Township police chief indicted in $10K theft
In addition to the $10,000, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Green said gift cards had also gone missing.
Walters powers Springfield over McDonald
Brandon Walters homered and threw a shutout in a 10-0 victory.
YSU provost steps down
Youngstown State University Provost Martin Abraham has resigned to direct his attention to the Mahoning Valley Innovation and Commercialization Center.
Caldrone leads Ursuline over Alliance
The Irish won a sectional title and will meet Mooney in a district semifinal.
Experts discuss growing financial exploitation of elderly
If you receive an emotional call from someone claiming to be your grandchild who was arrested and jailed, refrain from sending any money and realize it’s likely a scam, a consumer-protection expert warns.
Boardman earns first lacrosse win against Canfield
Boardman won no trophy Friday night, but its boys lacrosse program took a mighty step forward.
Youngstown Early College accolades
Youngstown Early College students and staff continue to earn awards and achievements
Judge orders YSU player off sex-offender list for juveniles
Ohio law allows juveniles to request removal altogether.
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney seniors sign Letters of Intent
Three Cardinal Mooney student-athletes signed Letters of Intent to continue their athletic pursuits at the collegiate level.
Melissa McCarthy can’t save flat ‘Life of the Party’ PARTY POOPER
‘Life of the Party’ Grade: 1 star (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for sexual material, drug content and
Ted Nugent will return to Packard Music Hall
Staff report WARREN Ted Nugent will bring his “The Music Made Me Do It” tour to Packard Music
Playhouse to present a gala concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present a gala fundraiser May 19,
3rd Mahoning County opioid summit examines whether addiction is a choice
“No one chooses to become addicted,” said Dr. Daniel Brown of Meridian HealthCare.
Phantoms families gather to cheer team on in Clark Cup
The coolest place in town on Friday was Quaker Steak and Lube’s Patio Room.
Special needs students gather for 21st prom
The dance, now in its 21st year, brings students with special needs from more than 30 schools across three counties together for a prom experience.
Mahoning land bank demolishes 600th home
The property at 846 N. 15th Street in Sebring is one of 15 demolitions the land bank plans to carry out over the next several months.
United Way invests $3.2 million into local programs
United Way said the total amount is the largest ever invested in the region.
10 years for ‘two decades of public corruption,’ judges tells Infante
Former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and 21 other crimes.
Coluccis will observe their 50th anniversary
Coluccis will observe their 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Zapko celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Zapko celebrate 50th anniversary
Maggie Vinopal, Brian Slavens Jr. plan July vows
Maggie Vinopal, Brian Slavens Jr. plan July vows
Brittany Carlon, Dan McCloud to marry May 26
Brittany Carlon, Dan McCloud to marry May 26
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 12
Today is Saturday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2018. There are 233 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Rookie QB Rudolph won’t try to ‘bother’ Roethlisberger
Mason Rudolph has embraced his role with the Steelers.
Nobel officials urged to consider Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barack Obama won it. So did Jimmy Carter, Theodore Roosevelt and
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: National
Cleric threatens destruction of Israeli cities
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran A prominent Iranian cleric on Friday threatened two Israeli
Decision on interview to come after summit, Giuliani says
Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump and his lawyers likely won’t decide whether he
President unveils plan for lowering drug costs
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s long-promised plan to bring down drug
LeBron undaunted by Celtics’ mystique
Cleveland’s star has bounced the Celtics from the playoffs four times in the past seven years.
Multiple school-shooting reports create chaos in California city
Associated Press PALMDALE, Calif. A 14-year-old boy used a rifle to shoot a former classmate in
Awards given to CTNY
Awards given to CTNY YOUNGSTOWN Judging has been completed for the entries to the 24th annual
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Fishing journeys start with a first
Firsts are good for the soul and the psyche, serving as hallmarks that help us measure progress as
Mr. and Mrs. Zapko celebrate golden anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zapko of Youngstown recently observed their 50th wedding
AROUND THE HORN | Friday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 10, Indians 9 CLEVELAND Andrew Miller, activated from the disabled list
Some spectacular spring migrants
Choosing the best of anything is both subjective and debatable. I consider the following birds the
One giant leap for mankind
I passed a 25-year-old kid in the mall this morning, walking with some of his friends. He was an
Open containers
Open containers YOUNGSTOWN Police charged three men, including one in an electric mobility
Ladies firearm class
Ladies firearm class Vienna The Fish & Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown Kingsville Road, is
Splash on No. 17 doesn’t keep Simpson from lead
No one ever played a better round at the TPC Sawgrass than Webb Simpson. For 16 holes, anyway.
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan called on Trump to reverse his position on ending Obama era fuel efficiency standards
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, called on the president to reverse his position on ending Obama era fuel efficiency standards
High school graduates should think about learning a trade
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords In the classic 1960s movie “The Graduate,” a family friend offers
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mich. police ‘pawfficer’ gets name, rank on force TROY, Mich. A suburban Detroit
Fighting back in war on the poor
Opinion: By Nijmie Dzurinko OtherWords What’s the first thing that you think of when you think of Martin
Procurement event
Procurement event YOUNGSTOWN The city and the Youngstown Business Incubator on Friday hosted a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: Easy Street
Murrays mark golden wedding anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Murray of Canfield recently celebrated their 50th wedding
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate’s second-round 69 in the
A quiet conspiracy of billionaires
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The Koch brothers are oil magnates and billionaire GOP funders.
FRIDAY’s PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION IV Struthers District Lowellville 1, Mineral Ridge 0
The power of incumbency charged key county races
Editorial: Few forces in the political universe wield as much strength as the power of incumbency. Results from
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