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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Town hall meeting Saturday afternoon on water plant upgrades
The fate of Campbell’s water plant may finally be decided on Saturday after more than a year of discussions and investigations.
Longtime Valley businessmen behind futuristic medical marijuana plant
There is a process that must be followed before laying eyes on the sea of green marijuana plants hidden in the bowels of Riviera Creek medical marijuana facility just outside downtown Youngstown.
Mahoning county weighing 911 cutting-edge upgrade
Mahoning County commissioners are reviewing about $770,000 worth of upgrades to the county’s 911 system which officials said would bring county law enforcement “into the 21st century.”
Liberty kindergarten teacher accused of theft of cash, computers, student's lunch money
A Liberty kindergarten teacher is on paid administrative leave after a police investigation into money missing from the school, a student, and three missing Chromebooks.
Trump's ex-lawyer admits lies about Russian real estate deal
Trump's ex-lawyer admits lies about Russian real estate deal
LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Community gathers for prayer vigil
LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Community gathers for prayer vigil
Greenwood Chevrolet becomes Toys for Tots sponsor
Greenwood Chevrolet has recently become a local sponsor of the Toys for Tots Campaign.
Cavaliers trade Kyle Korver to Jazz for picks, Burks
Cavaliers trade Kyle Korver to Jazz for picks, Burks
Two transportation providers contracted by Mahoning County JFS are raided
Two transportation providers contracted by Mahoning County JFS are raided
Autopsy: Missing North Carolina boy drowned accidentally
Autopsy: Missing North Carolina boy drowned accidentally
'Money Mack' surrenders to marshals, 'Spunk' still missing
'Money Mack' surrenders to marshals, 'Spunk' still missing
Cruise control: GM's No. 2 exec to run self-driving car unit
Cruise control: GM's No. 2 exec to run self-driving car unit
Teen freed after being stuck in vault at abandoned bank
Teen freed after being stuck in vault at abandoned bank
VIDEO | QB Mark Waid describes the Girard way of football
If you wonder what drives the Girard Indians offense,
Akron police: Boy accidentally shot another teen, then killed self
Police: Boy accidentally shot another teen, then killed self
LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Mahoning commissioners weigh in on GM
LORDSTOWN FALLOUT | Mahoning commissioners weigh in on GM
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
As GM cuts in US, Fiat Chrysler invests in Italian plants
As GM cuts in US, Fiat Chrysler invests in Italian plants
City officials seek to release more on Alabama mall shooting
City officials seek to release more on Alabama mall shooting
Oprah offers rousing tribute to Mandela in S. Africa visit
Oprah offers rousing tribute to Mandela in S. Africa visit
Murder charges against brother in mansion fire slayings
Murder charges against brother in mansion fire slayings
US consumer spending up strong 0.6 percent in October
US consumer spending up strong 0.6 percent in October
RUSSIA PROBE | Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress about Trump real estate project in Russia.
Suspects' mom is 3rd arraigned in family slayings of 8
Suspects' mom is 3rd arraigned in family slayings of 8
Ohio Senate approves bill codifying strangulation as felony
Ohio Senate approves bill codifying strangulation as felony
UPDATE | Police ID man killed in bar shooting
YPD: Man dies after bar shooting; 2018's 23rd homicide
Veteran assistant big part of Waid’s World
Girard quarterback Mark Waid’s game-day routine has been the same since he was a freshman.
Ryan, Brown bring fight for GM Lordstown to the White House
As news of General Motors’ decision to cease production of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze and idle the Lordstown plant next year continued to ripple throughout the Mahoning Valley, some of the Valley’s elected officials took the fight to save the plant to Washington, D.C.
Austintown bracing for enrollment drop after plant idles
‘This is such a large domino effect that I don’t think people are grasping it yet,’ a school board member said
Struthers set to host scrimmages
The first Northeast Ohio High School Coaches vs. Cancer doubleheader is today at Struthers Fieldhouse.
Oak Hill Collaborative announces sale of former Anthony’s On the River
A consortium of investors plans to redevelop the Oak Hill Avenue property into mixed-used space.
Warren council honors officer who pulled man from burning Wick Street home
It’s not a bad day when you stand in front of a large room full of people and get a standing ovation from every boss in your organization.
Hampton’s 7 3s not enough for YSU men
Kendale Hampton scored a game-high 21 points and tied a career high with seven 3-pointers in a loss to RMU.
SPORTS DIGEST || EGCC in search of softball coach
Eastern Gateway Community College is conducting a search for a head softball coach. The position would begin in the fall semester of 2019.
Boardman seeks to make township more walkable
Only 25 percent of the township’s roads have sidewalks.
Holiday festivities to feature parade, tree lighting and singer Josh Triplett
More than 60 organizations and groups – including 11 high- school bands – will march or perform in the city’s holiday parade.
Phil Keaggy to join orchestra for holiday concert
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will be joined by multi-Dove Award winner Phil Keaggy
Anticipation is strong for Valley premiere of ‘Mamma Mia!’
“Mamma Mia!” is already the best-selling show in recent memory at the Youngstown Playhouse – and it hasn’t even opened yet.
Convicted man loses appeal on search of his car
A man serving a prison term on charges of trafficking in heroin and trafficking in fentanyl lost an appeal Wednesday on the search that landed him in prison.
Assault charge related to Niles court scuffle sent to grand jury
One week after two Warren brothers were arrested after being accused of assaulting a Weathersfield police officer during a scuffle involving two officers at Niles Municipal Court, one brother was back in court Wednesday.
Community rallies as Girard team heads to state
Jacob Shaffer pulls a hoodie off the print machine at Knightline Embroidery. More than 700 shirts and hoodies have already been sold ahead of Saturday’s Division IV state championship game.
Syracuse uses 3-pointers to get past OSU
Syracuse found its outside shot, and just in time if you ask coach Jim Boeheim.
PREP ROUNDUP
PREP ROUNDUP Wednesday’s high school results GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 60, Massillon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Holiday period had fewest Ohio traffic deaths since 1991
Associated Press COLUMBUS The State Highway Patrol says six people were killed in Ohio traffic
Trumbull set to proceed with second big sewer plant upgrade
Trumbull set to proceed with second big sewer plant upgrade
Clash spotlights use of force at border
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas U.S. Border Patrol agents near Tijuana, Mexico, faced a choice
Trump dismantling US climate efforts as warnings grow dire
President Donald Trump has moved steadily to dismantle Obama administration efforts to rein in coal, oil and gas emissions, even as warnings grow — from his own administration and others — about the devastating impact of climate change on the U.S. economy as well as the Earth.
‘A Christmas Story’
‘A Christmas Story’ The Oakland Center for the Arts youth theater will present the Mahoning Valley
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 33.602.43 Aqua America, .20
Selling of the White House
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons Money. Moolah. Cash. Dough. Scratch. Dinero. Benjamins. Greenbacks.
Second man pleads not guilty in slayings
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio The second of four family members charged with killing eight
Powell: Economy healthy; rate hikes aren’t automatic
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cast a bright picture of the
New This week
New This week The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Once On This Island.” Kandy Cleland and Jodine Pilmer, directors, Stage Left
YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 29
Today is Thursday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2018. There are 32 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“LEGO Jurassic World: THE SECRET EXHIBIT” (8 P.M., NBC): In an animated LEGO prequel
“LEGO Jurassic World: THE SECRET EXHIBIT” (8 P.M., NBC): In an animated LEGO prequel adventure,
‘Christmas at Mamaw Jo’s’ returns
‘Christmas at Mamaw Jo’s’ returns CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Stage Left Players will revive its original
METRO DIGEST || 9-vehicle crash
9-vehicle crash SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. Several people were injured and a portion of U.S. Route 422
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Flyers mascot Gritty surprises wedding party PHILADELPHIA What better way to
Short-handed Cavs bounced by OKC
The Cavaliers agreed to trade Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz after the team had arrived at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Ohio Mr. Football
Ohio Mr. Football Winners 1987: Buster Howe, RB-DB-K-P, Zanesville, Ohio State 1988: Robert
‘How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas’
‘How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas’ The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the 13th annual
Lexington’s Cade Stover named Ohio’s Mr. Football
Girard QB Mark Waid was among the finalists for the award.
Mayfield: ‘I’m not a cookie-cutter quarterback’
Baker Mayfield won’t back down, won’t change. Not for Hue Jackson or TV commentators or critics or anyone.
Valley dancers to join Moscow Ballet’s ‘Great Russian Nutcracker’ at Powers
The Moscow Ballet will return to Youngstown next week to perform “The Great Russian Nutcracker”, and will again be joined on stage by young dance students from the Mahoning Valley.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Samantha Hill and Jeremy Mascher, East Palestine, boy,
More than jobs riding on fate of GM plant
Associated Press LORDSTOWN General Motors is moving to shut down as many as five North American
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Tue: Steve Vuich, 7 p.m. BirdFish Brewing
Parking ban for parade, tree lighting
Parking ban for parade, tree lighting YOUNGSTOWN During the annual Youngstown Holiday Parade and
Facebook expands local news feature
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is cautiously expanding a feature that shows people local
2018 DIVISION I OPSWA ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL
COACH OF THE YEAR Buddy White, Reynoldsburg OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Trevor Byczinski,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Once a sensation, ‘Walking Dead’ is just another show NEW YORK At some point, a
Charter schools in Ohio are still getting free ride
Editorial: If any other industry slop- ping at the public trough had as many complaints against it as the
Colorado’s change from purple to blue is a lesson for the GOP
Opinion: DENVER Social scientists, say Colorado boosters, have plausible metrics identifying their state as
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