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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
L.A. mayor tours Y'town as part of Ohio sweep
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, a potential 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, stopped in Youngstown – the first of six Ohio cities he’s visiting as he tours the key presidential swing state.
Hoerig trial delayed to January, plea deal rejected
An attempt to bring Claudia Hoerig to trial quickly after getting her returned from Brazil in January in the aggravated murder of her husband Karl, fell through Thursday as her trial date was moved to Jan. 14, 2019.
Warren man with dementia missing
The Trumbull County 911 Center is looking for a missing 80-year-old man who suffers from diabetic dementia.
Sandy Hook Promise program spreading throughout Valley
Parents of children who were killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting created a nonprofit organization with an impact that has touched the Mahoning Valley.
Trumbull County secures grants for Howland, Liberty road improvements
County and township officials are celebrating successful grant applications for improvements to roads in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods in Howland and Liberty townships.
Actor Terry Crews settles suit with agent he says groped him
Actor Terry Crews settles suit with agent he says groped him
Woods, McIlroy off to torrid start at BMW Championship
Woods, McIlroy off to torrid start at BMW Championship
Mexican prosecutors find 166 skulls in mass graves
Mexican prosecutors find 166 skulls in mass graves
UPDATE | Northside nurses say they are fighting to keep hospital open
UPDATE | Northside nurses say they are fighting to keep hospital open
Twitter finally bans conspiracy theorist Alex Jones
Twitter is permanently banning right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his “Infowars” show for abusive behavior.
LA mayor and potential prez candidate Garcetti tours Youngstown
LA mayor and potential prez candidate Garcetti tours Youngstown
Ford recalls 2M pickup trucks; seat belts can cause fires
Ford recalls 2M pickup trucks; seat belts can cause fires
$3,723,765 in federal research grants awarded to Kent State University
$3,723,765 in federal research grants awarded to Kent State University
Pa. prisons say changes after staff sickened costing about $15M
Pa. prisons say changes after staff sickened costing about $15M
Trump administration moves to detain migrant families longer
Trump administration moves to detain migrant families longer
Source: NY Catholic dioceses subpoenaed in sex-abuse probe
Source: NY Catholic dioceses subpoenaed in sex-abuse probe
YSU foundation gets $14M software grant from tech supplier
YSU foundation gets $14M software grant from tech supplier
Ohio police: Resource officer activated Taser to wake student
Ohio police: Resource officer activated Taser to wake student
UPDATE | 'A horrific situation: 4 dead in Cincinnati bank shooting
'A horrific situation: 4 dead in Cincinnati bank shooting
Ohio teen siblings killed, man arrested after standoff
Ohio teen siblings killed, man arrested after standoff
Amway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92
Amway founder and Magic owner Richard DeVos dies at age 92
Austintown Quaker Steak hosts Patriot Day celebration
Austintown Quaker Steak hosts Patriot Day celebration
Commissioners tout $741,000 grant to house homeless vets
Commissioners tout $741,000 grant to house homeless vets
Cafaro family donates $1.5 million to Youngstown State University
Cafaro family donates $1.5 million to Youngstown State University
Shots fired at Chicago Avenue and Market Street, no injuries
Shots fired at Chicago Avenue and Market Street, no injuries
VINDY POLL | Would you pay $1,100 for a new Apple watch?
Now the hearings are ending, do you think Judge Kavanaugh should be confirmed?
825 marijuana plants seized in Trumbull and Mahoning counties
825 marijuana plants seized in Trumbull and Mahoning counties
Aggravated murder trial of Claudia Hoerig now delayed to Jan. 14
Aggravated murder trial of Claudia Hoerig now delayed to Jan. 14
Honor a veteran or first-responder
As part of its U.S. Flag Project, Girard-Liberty Rotary is seeking nominations to honor a veteran or first-responder each month beginning in October.
Two raccoons from Springfield and Green townships test positive for rabies
Two raccoons from Springfield and Green townships test positive for rabies
Women making plans after spate of park assaults
A recent spate of reported crimes against women at local parks has law-enforcement officers and members of the running community urging caution, especially for women who are walking, biking or running alone.
Deeley’s three goals power Boardman
Deeley struck for a pair of goals from more than 30 yards out and added a third on a penalty kick.
Family fears driver who fatally struck boy won’t be charged
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper investigating the scene told the family Jeffrey L. Fleck, 67, of Niles, the driver of the SUV, wouldn’t face charges, the boy's grandmother said.
Baldwin rebounds as YSU left tackle
The much-traveled offensive lineman has found a home.
Citizens offer plenty on proposed Howland intersection changes
People attending an open house seemed mostly satisfied with the innovative double-crossover configuration state officials are proposing for the state Route 46-Route 82 intersection in 2023.
Mahoning GOP committee selects finalists for Y'town judge
Gov. Kasich will select the next judge from the three.
Browns’ Garrett plans to meet Big Ben
Myles Garrett has shredded Ben Roethlisberger. It’s time to tear up the real Big Ben.
Ex-Youngstown mayor is booked at county jail
He and two co-defendants are expected to waive their Tuesday arraignments.
Steelers losing patience with running back Bell
Le’Veon Bell’s teammates are starting to express their dismay about his holdout.
Death of an Austintown Township infant a homicide
The Summit County Medical Examiner’s office has ruled the death of an Austintown Township infant a homicide.
Youngstown Playhouse opens with Fosse musical
The Youngstown Playhouse will begin its season this weekend with “Pippin,” the musical that racked up multiple Tony Awards for both its original Broadway run and its 2013 revival.
Canfield City, township finalize JEDD, annexation pact
Officials are eyeing close to 400 acres for residential and commercial development.
Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus features first Valley member
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus’ concert Sunday at Ford Recital Hall will be its first in Youngstown with a Mahoning Valley resident as a member.
‘Hollow’ to premiere at Rust Belt Theater
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Hollow,” its second new and
YSU sees continued increases in freshman class, grant funding
The university saw the second-highest number of international students overall, but because a large percentage of them enrolled in graduate programs, it experienced a dip in international undergrads.
Campbell council addresses water issues
The city sent out letters alerting residents to a water purity issue as a formality.
Today is Thursday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2018. There are 116 days left in the year.
Today is Thursday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2018. There are 116 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Special classes set for jobseekers
Special classes set for jobseekers YOUNGSTOWN The Taft Promise Neighborhood will conduct
Try asters for fall color
Try asters for fall color Asters are an underutilized plant in the landscape. There are many
YSU baseball names Davis pitching coach
YSU baseball names Davis pitching coach Youngstown Shane Davis has been named the pitching coach
Pats QB wants to keep playing
Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Tom Brady is making one thing clear as he prepares for his
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township Zoning Committee, 11 a.m., Township Green, meeting to answer
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS SINGERS Opera Western Reserve is seeking singers of all voices and all ages for the
Thursday
Thursday Fairs and Festivals Columbiana Street Fair, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., downtown Columbiana;
Brew 32, 5253 Old Pulaski Road, Pulaski, Pa.
Brew 32, 5253 Old Pulaski Road, Pulaski, Pa. Fri: Gary’s Choice, 7 p.m. Brickhouse Tavern, 958
Selah opens season with ‘Bakersfield’
Staff report STRUTHERS Selah Dessert Theater will open its fifth season with the comedy
Mulching is important in the fall
Q. A master gardener told me that I should mulch in fall. Is this true? Lynn from Austintown A.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Marylanders crabby over PETA’s vegan billboard BALTIMORE Crab is beloved across
Drugs’ side effects shouldn’t be ignored
Do you know anyone who hides her eyes when the movie gets scary? Some things seem too frightening to
“NBC Sunday Night Football” (8:15 P.M., NBC): Yes, we know it’s Thursday but a
“NBC Sunday Night Football” (8:15 P.M., NBC): Yes, we know it’s Thursday but a contract is a
Tribute to rock music returns to Packard
Staff report WARREN Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock and Roll will return to Packard Music Hall for
Democrats continue makeover of party
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic makeover is in full swing. With just a few
This hibiscus is hardy in our winters
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Looking for a late summer
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump unloaded Wednesday against an explosive new
METRO DIGEST || Dog rescued from car
Rise for Climate events scheduled NORTH LIMA As part of hundreds of Rise for Climate events this
Plant mums early Mums are the signature fall plant. If you want them to overwinter and provide color
Plant mums early Mums are the signature fall plant. If you want them to overwinter and provide color
Associated Press
Associated Press Nike has unveiled its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick, a spot
Keys to face Osaka in U.S. Open semis
Madison Keys is into her third semifinal in the past five Grand Slam tournaments, including two in a row at the U.S. Open
Riverwalk fest to feature arts, film, performances
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Arts & Education at the Hoyt’s fifth annual Arts on the Riverwalk
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s sort of a coordinated dance, but the performers are an
At Toronto Film Fest, searing portraits of today
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK The Toronto International Film Festival is an
US trade deficit widens to $50.1B
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit widened for the second-straight month in
Fall allergies: Goldenrod takes blame but ragweed is culprit
By Eileen W. Novotny Master gardener volunteer 2018 Intern Fall is in the air. Achoo! Growing
Weakening Gordon spreads rain inland
Weakening Gordon spreads rain inland DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. Blamed for the death of a Florida
Quarantined jet passengers appear to have the flu
Associated Press NEW YORK A large commercial jet from Dubai caused a scare on Wednesday after a
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Celine Begley-Green and Brandon Long, Youngstown, boy,
Facebook, Twitter pledge to battle foreign intrusion
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facebook and Twitter executives assured Congress on Wednesday that
City of You fest this weekend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The inaugural City of You Festival will take place Friday and Saturday
Northside closure
Northside closure AUSTINTOWN The American Federation of Teachers, the parent organization of the
Trump: NYT op-ed ‘gutless,’ ‘disgrace’
President demands writer be turned over to government Associated Press WASHINGTON In a
Taillon tallies win over Reds
Taillon allowed only one run as he scattered eight hits and walked none in the win.
Amazon orders 20,000 vans
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon has ordered 20,000 vans for its new delivery program in which
Toby Keith heats up Canfield fair
Toby Keith’s concert Monday at the Canfield Fair was a long time in the making, and the country
Naturalist Hike
Naturalist Hike When: Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. What: Enjoy an afternoon hike to the Lily Pond with
Opioid maker to pay for overdose-antidote
Associated Press A company whose prescription opioid marketing practices are being blamed for
Preps at a Glance
Preps at a Glance GIRLS SOCCER Liberty 5, Champion 1 CHAMPION Liberty beat Champion for
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Mississippi election a satisfying moment for the country, locally
Opinion: “To understand the world, you must understand a place like Mississippi.” – Attributed to William
Bishop takes a bold step in sexual-abuse scandal
Editorial: Fully recovered from acute leukemia, which put him out of commission for several months, the leader
Truth about CEOs salaries
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Politicians often gab about the “private sector” and the “public
Comics, art and more at expo
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Independent Creators Exposition, or Yo-ICE, will take
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