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DoubleTree by Hilton on East Federal Street is now open for business
DoubleTree by Hilton on East Federal Street is now open for business
193 Mumford Drive home thorn in neighbor’s side
Rose Jordan stands near the abandoned house next door to hers on Mumford Drive on Youngstown’s East Side. The house is infested with bugs, birds ...
Stories published May 16, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fired worker suing Poland Twp.
A former Poland Township Road Department employee claims he was the target of defamation, malicious prosecution and wrongful termination.
Trumbull Co., Warren's sewer rate dispute on hold
Trumbull County and Warren officials will meet Friday in an effort to resolve a dispute over sewer rates that could affect thousands of Trumbull County property owners.
Hubbard broadcast students claim $1,000 prize for PSA
The Trumbull Ashtabula Group Law Enforcement Task Force awarded Megan Schellhorn’s Hubbard High School production and broadcasting class $1,000 as a first-place prize for its anti-drug public service announcement contest.
Youngstown police at Midlothian Blvd. stabbing, beating
Police are investigating a stabbing and beating that occurred at 145 E. Midlothian Blvd. that led to one person being hospitalized.
Police: Ohio man kills wife, stepdaughter, turns gun on himself
Police: Ohio man kills wife, stepdaughter, turns gun on himself
FDA approves 1st nonopioid drug to ease withdrawal symptoms
FDA approves 1st nonopioid drug to ease withdrawal symptoms
Trump rails against California for its immigration policies
Trump rails against California for its immigration policies
GOP pushes for speedy confirmation vote for CIA nominee
GOP pushes for speedy confirmation vote for CIA nominee
Ohio city's last abortion clinic gets license, can resume
Ohio city's last abortion clinic gets license, can resume
Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients
Shorter drug treatment OK for many breast cancer patients
Several departments fight New Middletown structure fire
Several departments fight New Middletown structure fire
Mom of 10 tortured kids in custody, bail almost $500,000
Mom of 10 tortured kids in custody, bail almost $500,000
Bill Gates gives $44M to influence state education plans
Bill Gates gives $44M to influence state education plans
Jackson-Milton school board meeting for Thursday is canceled
Jackson-Milton school board meeting for Thursday is canceled
Owner of popular Pittsburgh restaurant arrested on sex-assault charges
Owner of popular Pittsburgh restaurant arrested on sex-assault charges
Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling
Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling
Trump financial disclosure shows reimbursement to Michael Cohen
Trump financial disclosure shows payment to Michael Cohen
Police: Rapper T.I. arrested outside his gated community
Police: Rapper T.I. arrested outside his gated community
Liberty police add bulletproof protection to patrol cars
Liberty police add bulletproof protection to patrol cars
Youngstown man gets four years for selling heroin near school
Man gets four years for selling heroin near school
VINDY POLL | How long until you book a room at the new DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown?
With all the restaurants and bars and Covelli Centre downtown, now you have the option of staying overnight as well with the opening of the new hotel.
Ohio man sentenced to prison in toddler’s overdose death
Ohio man sentenced to prison in toddler’s overdose death
Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500M settlement
Michigan State and Nassar victims reach $500M settlement
Campbell man arrested on felony domestic violence charge
Campbell man arrested on felony domestic violence charge
DoubleTree by Hilton on East Federal Street is now open for business
DoubleTree by Hilton on East Federal Street is now open for business
Police nab heroin and crack cocaine in home search
Police nab heroin and crack cocaine in home search
TAG force awards Hubbard class for anti-drug video
TAG force awards Hubbard class for anti-drug video
Large weed bags found by cops in Cleveland Street home
Large weed bags found by cops in Cleveland Street home
Dead dogs land Youngstown man in jail
Judge D’Apolito told John Burroughs that if he violates a lifelong ban on owning animals, he will end up in prison.
Canfield’s Longo provides relief in battle of the birds
Anthony Longo threw two strong innings in relief of Jack Rafoth.
DeFalco, Niles back in district final
Marco DeFalco didn’t repeat his postseason feats from last year, but he still has Niles in a good spot.
Downtown DoubleTree to open to media, first guests today
The finishing touches were being completed Tuesday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Youngstown Downtown.
Historic rivalries rekindled in softball
Fitch-Canfield, Mooney-Ursuline games highlight district semifinals.
TCI inmate can grow dreadlocks, judge rules
In the case of Deon Glenn, a federal judge said the ban on dreadlocks in state prison violates religious liberty.
Charges to be filed in 680 accident that killed ODOT worker
City prosecutor says driver was negligent
YSU loses home finale to Kent State
The Youngstown State baseball team fell 5-1 to Kent State in a special Akron Children’s Hospital Kids Day game
Celtics have Cavaliers in 2-0 hole
LeBron James had 42 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.
Judy Infante gets year of probation and ‘benefit of the doubt’
The judge said she gave Judy Infante “the benefit of the doubt that she did not realize the breadth or extent of the criminal activity of her husband, Ralph Infante,”.
People can donate to help two local dog organizations
‘Brayden Clepsi and Daphne Marie’s Saturday Wedding’ fundraiser will help two local dog organizations; their "reception" will help two others.
Microchip implants get under his skin
I have a wallet full of department store, gas station and restaurant loyalty program cards. Some I
Teen pianist garners attention for his determination, skill Living his dream
Darrius Simmons, the Warren teenager captured attention across the country with his ability as a classical pianist, appeared Tuesday night on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
Lordstown council sets June 16 for public meeting on TJX zone changes
Council had a special meeting Tuesday to read a letter regarding the zoning changes.
Discipline leads to promotion in Austintown schools
The school board disciplined and promoted an assistant principal in the same meeting Tuesday evening.
Purple Star Room allows students to communicate with family in military
Austintown Schools dedicated its Purple Star Room on Tuesday with a brief ceremony.
Trumbull County and Warren disagree over waste treatment rates
Trumbull County deputy Sanitary Engineer Gary Newbrough says the city of Warren has unilaterally imposed a 400 percent increase in the sewage-treatment rate it charges to the county, so the county may take similar action against the city.
“Steps of Change” event this weekend will commemorate Mahoning County overdose victims
On Saturday, 113 pairs of shoes will be displayed in Wick Park.
Girard Officer Justin Leo honored in DC ceremony
Leo was shot and killed when he answered a domestic-violence call in October.
193 Mumford Drive home thorn in neighbor’s side
Rose Jordan stands near the abandoned house next door to hers on Mumford Drive on Youngstown’s East Side. The house is infested with bugs, birds and rodents, is a health hazard to her family and the neighborhood and she wants something done about it. She has been lodging complaints with the city about it for the three years.
Police arrest man wanted on warrant
Police arrest man wanted on warrant AUSTINTOWN Officers arrested a man on a charge of criminal
Crowdfunding raises transparency questions
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Stormy Daniels has raised nearly a half-million dollars to fund her
N. Korea threatens to cancel summit with US
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea on today canceled a high-level meeting with
At meeting, Mohip discusses Chromebooks
At meeting, Mohip discusses Chromebooks YOUNGSTOWN A small group of eight discussed furthering
US intensifies pressure on Iran, sanctioning central banker
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States intensified its financial pressure on Iran on
SPORTS digest
Handel’s has vouchers for Phantoms games CANFIELD Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream stores are
Gaza hospitals struggle to cope with high casualty toll
Associated Press GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP Patients with gunshot wounds filled wards and hallways in
Abortion law is challenged in Iowa
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Abortion-rights groups said Tuesday that they had filed a
Pirates blank White Sox
Trevor Williams (5-2) struck out six and walked none in his longest outing of the season.
April housing sales up across the Mahoning Valley
April 2018 housing sales up compared with April of last year, according to area real-estate agents.
TUESDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL Regular season Lisbon 12, Jackson-Milton 2 LISBON Mason Rance had two hits and
Kasich announces new office to help legal immigrants
Kasich announces new office to help legal immigrants COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has
PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY Waste-hauling millionaire is GOP pick to battle Wolf
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. State senator and waste-hauling millionaire Scott Wagner won
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Israel’s high-tech military is coming under scathing international criticism
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Game 3: Eastern Conference Final
Lightning 4, Capitals 2 WASHINGTON Victor Hedman scored his first goal of the playoffs and added
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield: AUSTINTOWN May
Proposal seeks to end ‘meal shaming’ in schools
Associated Press BOSTON Working in an elementary school cafeteria, Wendy Timmons said all she
Tigers beat up on Tribe bullpen for another win
JaCoby Jones homered and doubled, and Detroit rallied against Andrew Miller during a five-run seventh inning.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Someone’s been trashing an SUV: 3 bears seen at home LONGWOOD, Fla. This visit
Facebook opens up about scrubbing efforts
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook believes its policing system is better at scrubbing
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Cinnamon roll-inspired dip
Cinnamon Roll Dip mccormick.com A sweet, cinnamon roll-inspired breakfast dip. Made with just
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman school board, 5 p.m., special meeting, superintendent’s office, Boardman
Holborn Herb Growers Guild to host plant sale Saturday
Holborn Herb Growers Guild to host plant sale Saturday
SOCIETY DIGEST || Idora Park Experience to open this weekend
Idora Park Experience to open this weekend CANFIELD The Idora Park Experience, 4450 S. Turner
Here are some new adds to the rotation on The Summit radio (WKTL-90.7 FM), the Mahoning
Here are some new adds to the rotation on The Summit radio (WKTL-90.7 FM), the Mahoning Valley’s
Amazon to build its sixth distribution center in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Internet retail giant Amazon says it plans to build another large
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Christ Our Savior Parish at Holy Trinity Church, 250 N. Bridge St., Struthers, will sell
Tepper to buy Panthers for record $2.2B
The Carolina Panthers are being sold for an NFL-record $2.2 billion
Local gem serving Italian-American cuisine
IF YOU GO: What: Enzo’s Restaurant and Lounge Where: 2918 Elm Road NE Warren Hours: Tuesdays
Pasta salad with a southwestern twist
Roasted Chili Corn Pasta Salad mccormick.com Meet one of our favorite summer pasta salads - with
Royal wedding coverage on TV
Associated Press NEW YORK The bad news: You don’t have a ticket to Windsor Castle to watch the
Spring open house
Spring open house NORTH LIMA Tabor’s Landscaping and Garden Center will host a spring open house
Trump exhausting his supporters
Opinion: The “wall of protection” conservative media has erected around President Trump may be crumbling.
YARS and Camp Ravenna deserve key investments
Editorial: Unanimous consensus reached last week among members of a powerful congressional committee on this
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Watermelon dishes
Family Features A packed schedule often leads to fewer meals around the table. Between balancing
Raising flag on head of InteriorSFlb
Opinion: By Lena Moffitt OtherWords The media’s been swirling around the many scandals involving
Drinks to enjoy outdoors during the summer
Carrot Ginger-tini mccormick.com Fresh carrot juice and ginger lend vibrant color and warm
Over the Hill: Preakness could leave aging Pimlico
Old Hilltop is showing its age, and it will cost more than a quarter-billion dollars to make it right.
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 16
Today is Wednesday, May 16, the 136th day of 2018. There are 229 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mom of 10 in abuse case says social services visited years ago
Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Calif. It’s unclear whether any California government agencies had