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V24: 'Lonesome Traveler' tells folk music's story
If You Go What: “Lonesome Traveler, the Concert” When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Orr
ABC water district plans to levy fee on home, business owners
Boardman Administrator Jason Loree shows a photo of himself in an area of the township that floods often at the ABC Water and Storm Water ...
Stories published September 13, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cleveland zoo worker keynotes YSU's Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff
For Adriana De Los Santos, growing up in Youngstown as the child of Mexican immigrants was like living in two worlds at the same time.
JJC's Brotherhood Council students help ROTC adorn Wick Ave. bridge with flags
The Wick Avenue bridge over Interstate 680 is the latest to be adorned with flags to commemorate veterans, but for five young men, those flags represent something more.
1st-time candidate ousts mainstream incumbent in NY state senate primary
Democratic socialist Julia Salazar has overcome scrutiny of her personal life and questions about truthfulness to win the Democratic primary for a state Senate seat in Brooklyn.
Cuomo defeats former "Sex and the City" star in NY primary
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has defeated Democratic primary challenger Cynthia Nixon to win his party’s nomination for a third term.
Jamey Sprankle sentenced again for raping a child
Jamey L. Sprankle, 46, of Union Street Southwest, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to raping, molesting and photographing a young girl for about six months starting in August 2017.
Animal advocates to address Warren council after chain found embedded in dog's neck
Animal advocates plan to address Warren City Council members at their Sept. 26 meeting about tethering laws after a dog was removed from a yard and had emergency surgery Saturday.
Obama in Cleveland: Vote in November to stop Trump's radical agenda
“This is not normal what we’re seeing. It is radical.” He said a continuation of Republican control in Washington would threaten Medicaid, affordable health care, even democracy.
Global summit rebukes Trump, cheers on work to aid climate
Global summit rebukes Trump, cheers on work to aid climate
Congressman Ryan to present $281K grant to Girard firefighters on Friday
Congressman Ryan to present $281K grant to Girard firefighters on Friday
Mahoning grand jury indicts serial rapist, man charged with stabbing daughter
Mahoning grand jury indicts serial rapist, man charged with stabbing daughter
Jimmy Carter: To beat Trump, Dems cannot scare off moderates
Jimmy Carter: To beat Trump, Dems cannot scare off moderates
GM recalls 1.2M pickups, SUVs for power steering problem
GM recalls 1.2M pickups, SUVs for power steering problem
Mahoning grand jury indicts Austintown man in his daughter's death
Mahoning grand jury indicts Austintown man in his daughter's death
Dem senator tells feds about Kavanaugh 'information'
Dem senator tells feds about Kavanaugh 'information'
Pennsylvania sends troops, water rescue team for storm help
Pennsylvania sends troops, water rescue team for storm help
Amazon's Jeff Bezos to start $2 billion charitable fund
Amazon's Jeff Bezos to start $2 billion charitable fund
Theft and indecency alleged in Boardman Walmart episode
Theft and indecency alleged in Boardman Walmart episode
Alleged domestic violence leads to Boardman arrest
Alleged domestic violence leads to Boardman arrest
Cleveland airport system expected to better air traffic flow
Cleveland airport system expected to better air traffic flow
US, Cuba to meet on mysterious 'health attacks' in Havana
US, Cuba to meet on mysterious 'health attacks' in Havana
Scheduled guests Friday on the Louie B. Free internet radio broadcast
Scheduled guests Friday on the Louie B. Free internet radio broadcast
Olivia is now a tropical depression, more rain for Hawaii
Olivia is now a tropical depression, more rain for Hawaii
The Apple Watch is inching toward becoming a medical device
The Apple Watch is inching toward becoming a medical device
Officials: 3 people found dead inside Ohio apartment
Officials: 3 people found dead inside Ohio apartment
HURRICANE FLORENCE | Tropical bands from Florence begin lashing Carolinas
Tropical bands from Florence begin lashing Carolinas
UPDATE | Coroner identifies woman, infant killed in Dayton house fire
Coroner identifies woman, infant killed in Dayton house fire
Gunman kills his wife, 4 others and himself in California
Gunman kills his wife, 4 others and himself in California
US Sen. Brown helps secure YARS, Camp Ravenna federal funding
US Sen. Brown helps secure YARS, Camp Ravenna federal funding
Mill Creek Park roads closed about six hours Sunday for race
Mill Creek Park roads closed six hours Sunday for race
John Mellencamp to bring concert tour to Stambaugh Auditorium
John Mellencamp to bring concert tour to Stambaugh Auditorium
IGS announces new natural-gas rate for Youngstown customers
IGS announces new natural-gas rate for Youngstown customers
STATE REPORT CARDS | How did your school do?
STATE REPORT CARDS | Youngstown City Schools grades fall
Youngstown police find suspected drugs after traffic stop
Youngstown police find suspected drugs after traffic stop
Auditor: multiple errors in Ohio medical marijuana program
Auditor: multiple errors in Ohio medical marijuana program
Final South Side Summer Experience gathering is Friday
Final South Side Summer Experience gathering is Friday
DeWine buys Weather Channel ads ahead of hurricane
DeWine buys Weather Channel ads ahead of hurricane
AP: Firm worked for Cordray's agency, then campaign
AP: Firm worked for Cordray's agency, then campaign
Ohio hospital closes psychiatric unit after regulation changes
Ohio hospital closes psychiatric unit after regulation changes
Trump rejects Hurricane Maria death toll in Puerto Rico
Trump rejects Hurricane Maria death toll in Puerto Rico
Adi family sells downtown Youngstown businesses
“After 8 years in downtown Youngstown, my family and I have made the decision to sell Downtown Circle and Hookah,” Musleh said in her post. “I will be joining my husband overseas as we continue our lives there.
Laid off GM Lordstown workers and others approved for training assistance
The U.S. Department of Labor announced Wednesday $875,000 in National Dislocated Worker Grant funding to assess workforce needs after the second round of layoffs at the General Motors plant in Lordstown.
Gordon says he is still ‘conflicted’ after tie
Even days later, Josh Gordon’s emotions remain jumbled following his first season-opening game since he was a rookie in 2012.
Youngstown demolishes East Side home used as a dumping site
It’s part of a plan to take down vacant structures that are used for dumping
Canfield officials answer questions about council terms
Two November ballot measures would allow council members to serve up to four 4-year terms, if passed.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU cross country ranked No. 14 in region
The Youngstown State men’s cross country team has moved up to 14th in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA) Great Lakes Region poll as both the Penguins men’s and women’s teams head to the Auto Owners/Playmakers Spartan Invitational hosted by Michigan State on Friday.
Man escapes from Warren police cruiser for 13 minutes
A city man escaped from a Warren police cruiser early Wednesday after being arrested on a domestic-violence charge, but it only got him 13 minutes of freedom.
Preps at a Glance
VOLLEYBALL Hubbard 25-25-22-25, Poland 20-17-25-21 POLAND Hannah Roose led the Eagles with 12 points and two aces.
YSU jazz greats will gather for concert
If You Go What: Jazz All-Stars concert When: 2 p.m. Sunday Where: Ford Family Recital Hall,
'Lonesome Traveler' tells folk music's story
If You Go What: “Lonesome Traveler, the Concert” When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Where: Orr
Rust Belt Theater Company ‘Hollow’ takes legendary story to new places
Based on “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” the play brilliantly examines social acceptance and the
Additional victim in South Side child-porn case
A superseding indictment accuses Daniel Fleischer of coercing two minor victims to engage in sexual conduct which he filmed and shared with others.
Comprehensive Logistics among fastest-growing companies in U.S.
The Youngstown-based business lands at No. 4,697 on the annual list.
Struthers completes road resurfacing, sidewalk installation
Seven streets were resurfaced over the summer.
High court issues stay on Hundley execution
The Ohio Supreme Court ordered a stay on the execution of Lance Hundley while his appeal remains pending.
ABC water district plans to levy fee on home, business owners
Boardman Administrator Jason Loree shows a photo of himself in an area of the township that floods often at the ABC Water and Storm Water meeting at the township government center Wednesday.
Carter’s notable decency
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons PLAINS, Ga. The antithesis of Donald Trump and his
hurricane florence Officials: 10M in storm’s path
Uncertain track sows fear Associated Press MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Hurricane Florence put a
Are college campuses too fragile?
Opinion: WASHINGTON The beginning of another academic year brings the certainty of campus episodes
Serena cartoon comes under fire in Australia
The newspaper, which has Australia’s largest circulation, has defended its cartoonist Mark Knight’s depiction of Williams.
Songwriter to greet fans
Songwriter to greet fans BOARDMAN Struthers native Darla Rae Perlozzi, a country music
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 42.021.15 Aqua America, 2.34
Taillon, Pirates slow down Cards
Jameson Taillon (13-9) allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings Wednesday.
Liberals never sleep (and neither does Attorney General Sessions)
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication The left is very close to having a governing majority
BUSINESS DIGEST || Nurses vote on pact
Nurses vote on pact YOUNGSTOWN Nurses at Northside Regional Medical Center who are represented
Trump’s decision to close PLO mission inexplicable
Editorial: Last December, we warned that President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of
Steelers’ linebacker flip-flop helps Watt, Dupree
On the surface, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason decision to flip outside linebackers Bud Dupree and T.J. Watt looked a little bit of a reach.
Seismic surge in giving hits Mill Creek MetroParks
Editorial: Those looking to quantify the level of passion many in the Mahoning Valley feel for Mill Creek
Vigilante acts on the rise
Opinion: By Ebony Slaughter-Johnson OtherWords This summer featured at least a dozen stories of black
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Francis calls clergy abuse summit as issue imperils papacy
Pope Francis summoned the presidents of the world’s bishops’ conferences Wednesday to a summit on preventing clergy sex abuse and protecting children, responding to the greatest crisis of his papacy with the realization that Vatican inaction on the growing global scandal now threatens his legacy.
Ohio State gets its date with ‘Little Sister’
A lot has changed since Gordon Gee’s statement went viral nearly eight years ago.
US says transfer from FEMA funds won’t harm hurricane relief
Trump administration officials pushed back Wednesday against a Democratic senator’s claim that nearly $10 million from the government’s disaster relief agency was transferred to immigration enforcement.
Some McDonald’s workers vote to strike over sex harassment
Emboldened by the #MeToo movement, McDonald’s workers have voted to stage a one-day strike next week at restaurants in 10 cities in hopes of pressuring management to take stronger steps against on-the-job sexual harassment.
Ohio awards latest prizes in opioid science challenge
Ohio awarded another round of prizes totaling $2.4 million Wednesday in its global technology challenge seeking scientific breakthroughs to address the U.S. opioid crisis.
WORLD DIGEST || Boy survives after skewer pierces skull
Boy survives after skewer pierces skull HARRISONVILLE, Mo. A 10-year-old Missouri boy is
Snell leads Rays past Indians
The Tampa Bay ace earned his league-leading 19th win as the Rays make a postseason push.
Trump OKs sanctions for foreigners who meddle in elections
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday authorizing sanctions against foreigners who meddle in U.S. elections, acting amid criticism that he has not taken election security seriously enough.
Calling teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ officials weigh ban on products
Calling teen vaping ‘epidemic,’ officials weigh ban on products By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday, including its biggest and most expensive model yet, as the company seeks to widen the product’s appeal amid slowing sales.
Puerto Rico Trump comments sting amid slow storm recovery
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico President Donald Trump’s assertion that the federal
MADE THE LIST
MADE THE LIST A partial list of winners of the second phase includes: Apportis LLC, Dublin,
NIGHTLIFE
Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-783-2222 Sun: Polka Party with Fred Ziwich and
AT&T hiring event
AT&T hiring event BOARDMAN AT&T will host a hiring event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at its
Mulidore to welcome Babbaro to Las Vegas
Angelo Babbaro will be in good hands when he makes his Las Vegas debut next week. The Sinatra-
“Take Two” (10 p.m., ABC): When a woman is conned out of her life savings by her fiance,
“Take Two” (10 p.m., ABC): When a woman is conned out of her life savings by her fiance, Sam and
Garden Forum Flower Show
Garden Forum Flower Show When: Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. What: An autumn garden flower
Mercy Health aims to move nursing program to Bowling Green State University
The move is being made to address a statewide shortage of nurses and increase education opportunities.
Correction
Correction The wrong day was listed in Monday’s Worth a Look column about a free open house
Is fall the best time to plant trees and shrubs?
Is fall the best time to plant trees and shrubs? It depends on the type of tree, the root
Here’s why hydrangeas turn green
Q. I noticed my hydrangea flowers are turning green. Why did they do this? Is there something wrong
Time to ‘plan’ the garlic planting
Time to ‘plan’ the garlic planting What type of garlic will you plant this fall? Is your garden
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kelly Rende and Antonio Melia, Youngstown, girl, Sept.
Disaster stories from a veteran gardener
By Barb Delision OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Back in June, I thought this was going to be
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 13
Today is Thursday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2018. There are 109 days left in the year.
For summerlong beauty, create a cutting garden
Do you love setting fresh cut flowers on your kitchen counter top?
Where do your pills come from?
There was a time when most prescription drugs were made in the USA. That included both brand-name
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