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Youngstown, Lorain school board members in Columbus fighting HB 70
Youngstown, Lorain school board members in Columbus fighting HB 70
Bistro 1907 takes you back to bygone era
This chalk mural drawn by local artist Christian Powers decorates one of Bistro 1907’s walls in the new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Youngstown. ...
Stories published May 23, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Y'town, Lorain school board members take battle against HB 70 to Columbus
School board members from Youngstown united with those from Lorain in Columbus today to oppose House Bill 70.
Decision on closing Phelps Street expected by July
City officials expect to have a decision by early July as to whether to permanently close a downtown street to vehicular traffic and make it a pedestrian mall.
Malvasi's job as jail doctor would limit duties as coroner, ethics commission says
The Ohio Ethics Commission said Wednesday that “significant restrictions” in ethics laws may prohibit Dr. Phillip Malvasi from serving as Trumbull County coroner while continuing as the county jail doctor.
Judge notes Brodeur's 'rough life' before giving him 8 years in prison
Before sentencing Russian-born Arteum Brodeur to eight years in prison Wednesday in the killing of Michael Krevas last July, Judge W. Wyatt McKay mentioned the scourge of drug abuse and the “very rough life” experienced by the defendant.
O’Brien announces amendment that would speed up TJX referendum vote
O’Brien announces amendment that would speed up TJX referendum vote
Pair arrested in latest Austintown prostitution sting
Pair arrested in latest Austintown prostitution sting
US Rep. Tim Ryan announces millions in grants to area housing authorities
US Rep. Tim Ryan announces millions in grants to area housing authorities
Nearly 2.3M motorists to travel Pa. turnpike over the holiday
Nearly 2.3M motorists to travel Pa. turnpike over the holiday
‘AGT’ runner-up Tom Cotter coming to Comedy Cellar
‘AGT’ runner-up Tom Cotter coming to Comedy Cellar
Mahoning Dem Party reorganization is next Thursday
Mahoning Dem Party reorganization is next Thursday
Youngstown, Lorain school board members in Columbus fighting HB 70
Youngstown, Lorain school board members in Columbus fighting HB 70
Clint Walker, star of TV's 'Cheyenne,' dies at age 91
Clint Walker, star of TV's 'Cheyenne,' dies at age 91
Former Pa. worker charged with stealing $200K from tax office
Former Pa. worker charged with stealing $200K from tax office
Marijuana delivery made to wrong car, Ohio man arrested
Marijuana delivery made to wrong car, Ohio man arrested
Ohio man receives 6 months jail over school shooting threat
Ohio man receives 6 months jail over school shooting threat
NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests
NFL owners adopt new policy to address anthem protests
YSU Vets Resource Center renamed for university alum
YSU Vets Resource Center renamed for university alum
NFL awards 2019 draft to Nashville, home of Tennessee Titans
NFL awards 2019 draft to Nashville, home of Tennessee Titans
Red Zone host event at 2 p.m. today to honor its community partners
Red Zone host event at 2 p.m. today to honor its community partners
Cohen distances himself from tax-cheating "Taxi King"
Cohen distances himself from tax-cheating "Taxi King"
ACLU sues over battleground Ohio's congressional districts
ACLU sues over battleground Ohio's congressional districts
Pa. district attorneys outline model guidelines for police body cameras
Pa. district attorneys outline model guidelines for police body cameras
Ohio man sues officer who shot him after subduing intruder
Ohio man sues officer who shot him after subduing intruder
Pompeo: US will fight Russian interference in 2018 elections
Pompeo: US will fight Russian interference in 2018 elections
FBI raids house, storage unit of former Ohio House speaker
FBI raids house, storage unit of former Ohio House speaker
Georgia Dem challenges racial barrier in governor race
Georgia Dem challenges racial barrier in governor race
Youngstown cops arrest man in insect-infested West Side home
Youngstown cops arrest man in insect-infested West Side home
US sales of new homes slipped 1.5 percent in April
US sales of new homes slipped 1.5 percent in April
Critics see no end to foreign favors to Trump businesses
Critics see no end to foreign favors to Trump businesses
Kravitz at Poland library to permanently close June 1
Kravitz location in Poland library to permanently close June 1
Trump seethes over Russia probe, calls for end to 'SPYGATE'
Trump seethes over Russia probe, calls for end to 'SPYGATE'
Ohio Uber driver sentenced for sexual assault of passenger
Ohio Uber driver sentenced for sexual assault of passenger
Tens of thousands of Las Vegas casino workers OK strike
Tens of thousands of Las Vegas casino workers OK strike
Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85
Philip Roth, fearless and celebrated author, dies at 85
Youngstown City Council safety committee meeting canceled
Youngstown City Council safety committee meeting canceled
Bistro 1907 takes you back to bygone era
This chalk mural drawn by local artist Christian Powers decorates one of Bistro 1907’s walls in the new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Youngstown. The decor of the new restaurant, which opened today, reflects owner Mark Canzonetta's vision for a modern take on a classic French bistro.
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of former Packard Electric buildings to AutoParkit
Warren native Chris Alan paid $150,000 for the Dana Street property, plus taxes, fines and attorney fees, for a total of about $800,000.
Regionals are next for Valley teams
The Canfield and South Range baseball teams scheduled a warm-up game Tuesday night, but the game was cancelled due to rain and lightning.
Lisbon’s Stokes jumps so high
Around Lisbon, Seth Stokes is the kid with the hops.
WRTA launches new app providing real-time bus updates
“It’s to give current riders, and hopefully new riders, a good experience while they’re riding,” said Judy Rodriguez, WRTA transportation director.
One of two men who want to be coroner won’t make selectiion meeting
Dr. James said the meeting date was selected “without my input or knowledge,” and he is unable to miss the Boy Scouts of America National annual meeting he is attending this week.
Police, district investigate restraint private bus attendant used on student
The bus service’s CEO said the student slapped the bus driver and the attendant applied the appropriate restraint.
3rd domestic-violence charge gets man 9 months and judicial warnings
Judge: If it happens again, you will receive a much lengthier sentence.
Liberty school board offers employee retirement incentives
The incentive for teacher to retire after this school year ranges from $10,000 to $12,500 based on experience.
Paul Simon mounts farewell tour but will remain busy Homeward bound
If You Go What: Paul Simon in concert When: Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Where: PPG Paints Arena,
Ohio wine month kicks off with festivities in Columbus
The Ohio Grape Industries Committee (OGIC) kicked off its Ohio Wine Month celebration at an evening event at the Ohio Statehouse.
Soccer fans rise up on Twitter
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is a mere three weeks away. Wait, why aren’t you celebrating the start of
Rep. Tim Ryan to have a town hall Tuesday at YSU
The congressman will answer questions from his constituents
METRO DIGEST || Tuesday night storm outages
Storm outages YOUNGSTOWN A day of severe weather warnings, sporadic thunderstorms and heavy rain
METRO DIGEST || NAACP review
The Youngstown Chapter of the NAACP will host the first review of Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip’s academic teams at East and Chaney high schools and Youngstown Early College at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Cobbins Building, 1350 Fifth Ave., Suite 202.
GOP panic is brewing in Pa.
Opinion: By John L. Micek Cagle Cartoons Sometimes, even when you win, you lose. Just ask U.S. Rep. Lou
US is itching for another war in the Middle East imbroglio
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON As I observe the results of
Seventy-five years of pride for Diocese of Youngstown
Editorial: For 75 years now, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has served as a source of comfort and
New leader of Cuba breaks from past with public appearances
Associated Press HAVANA A month into office, the first non-Castro to lead Cuba since 1959 has
Ramirez HR backs Bauer in Tribe win
Trevor Bauer (4-3) went six innings in his second straight scoreless start.
Trump, Moon try to keep summit on track
President suggests meeting could be delayed rather than canceled Associated Press WASHINGTON
Sheriff: Suspect in standoff found dead
Sheriff: Suspect in standoff found dead PANAMA CITY, Fla. A man suspected of trading wild bursts
House votes to roll back landmark Dodd-Frank law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress moved Tuesday to dismantle a chunk of the rules framework
Not-so-flattering: Hall of Fame will redo soccer star’s plaque
A bronze plaque honoring soccer star Brandi Chastain got a red card Tuesday after a social media outcry.
Father of Texas school-shooting suspect thinks he was bullied
Associated Press SANTA FE, TEXAS A 17-year-old student accused of fatally shooting 10 people at
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a rallying call to opponents of
As summit looms, N. Korean media return to angry tone
Associated Press TOKYO North Korean media stepped up their rhetorical attacks on South Korea
hawaii Workers race to plug energy plant as lava oozes nearby
Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii Authorities were racing Tuesday to close off production wells at
Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain
Associated Press Josephine Rizo survived chemotherapy, surgery and radiation, but breast-cancer
EPA blocks some media from summit, reverses
Associated Press NEW YORK A reporter for The Associated Press was grabbed by the shoulders and
Girard’s Mark Waid commits to Fordham
Girard’s Mark Waid commits to Fordham Girard quarterback Mark Waid has committed to Fordham to
Trump won’t say if he has confidence in Rosenstein
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declined to say Tuesday whether he has
OSU president seeks info on possible misconduct
Associated Press COLUMBUS The president of Ohio State University has asked alumni for help with
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 9 and 11 a.m., staff meetings, second floor,
McDonald’s workers file sex-harassment claims
Associated Press NEW YORK Energized by the #MeToo movement, two national advocacy groups are
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield:
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Couple get up-close look of peeping moose MERRIMACK, N.H. A New Hampshire couple
Food sales and dinners through May 30
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for
Grill up burgers this Memorial Day
Chili Cheese Fry Burger McCormick.com Oozing with gooey chili cheese and spicy McCormick
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Bradley and Marissa Turnbull, Youngstown, boy, May 21.
YPD: 2 wounded in separate shootings
Man arrested with gun says he needs it because ‘people get shot and robbed’
Valley’s April unemployment rate down
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped 1.2 percentage points in April 2018 compared with April 2017.
Here are the five top-selling songs on iTunes for the most recent one-week sales period:
Here are the five top-selling songs on iTunes for the most recent one-week sales period: v “This
Delicious no bake desserts for your next picnic
No Bake Salted Caramel Pie mccormick.com Caramel + pretzels + sea salt = the makings of a dream
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 23
Today is Wednesday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2018. There are 222 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
UAW backs Cordray
UAW backs Cordray COLUMBUS The United Auto Workers endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate
Memorial Day cookout ideas
McCormick.com Memorial Day is the bright spot of sunshine at the end of a long, snowy winter. It’s
SOCIETY DIGEST || Gardening and farm tour begins Monday
Gardening and farm tour begins Monday YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Gardens will host its community