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Crime-free zone rallies, marches held citywide
An effective tool for combating drug activity and other types of criminal behavior that damage the fabric and quality-of-life concerns in a neighborhood is convincing ...
Stories published April 13, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Crime-free zone rallies, marches held citywide
An effective tool for combating drug activity and other types of criminal behavior that damage the fabric and quality-of-life concerns in a neighborhood is convincing residents that they have a vested interest and a powerful stake in that neighborhood.
Annual Greek Sing energizes Stambaugh Auditorium
Gary and Shirley Wuslich were students at Youngstown State University when they met at a fraternity/sorority mixer and participated in the annual Greek Sing making memories that would last forever.
Phantoms return to playoffs for third straight year
The Youngstown Phantoms went 12-3 in their final 15 games. It just wasn’t quite enough to grab a first-round bye for the USHL’s Clark Cup Playoffs.
Celebrations set for Mosquito Creek Lake's 75th year
One of the most significant geographic landmarks in the Mahoning Valley came into being 75 years ago when the Army Corps of Engineers built a dam in 90 days that turned Mosquito Creek into Mosquito Creek Lake.
Michael Vick to appear at Men's Rally in the Valley
Mick Vick to appear at Men's Rally in the Valley
Support group helps firefighters dealing with mental health issues
Support group helps firefighters dealing with mental health issues
Rallies, marches highlight citywide effort to help combat crime
Rallies, marches highlight citywide effort to combat crime
Youngstown judicial primary opponents criticize each other
Judicial races are typically dry contests between candidates who don’t criticize each other.
Pa. police confident of eventual arrest in mall shooting
Pa. police confident of eventual arrest in mall shooting
Man who struck, killed Ohio officer sentenced to 11 years
Man who struck, killed Ohio officer sentenced to 11 years
Federal report finds 'pervasive' harassment at AccuWeather
Federal report finds 'pervasive' harassment at AccuWeather
Migrants dropped off in New Mexico; city asks for donations
Migrants dropped off in New Mexico; city asks for donations
Global finance officials pledge to tackle economic slowdown
Global finance officials pledge to tackle economic slowdown
Authorities seek prisoner who escaped at Ohio rest stop
Authorities seek prisoner who escaped at Ohio rest stop
Masters Latest: Finau becomes 3rd player to shoot 64
Masters Latest: Finau becomes 3rd player to shoot 64
Trump confidant Roger Stone seeks full Mueller report
Trump confidant Roger Stone seeks full Mueller report
Ohio prosecutor guilty of coercion, acquitted on sex charge
Ohio prosecutor guilty of coercion, acquitted on sex charge
OSHP focusing on Move Over law in construction season
OSHP focusing on Move Over law in construction season
Altman: Cavaliers will be patient in coach search
The Cavaliers aren’t chasing a championship this spring. They’re pursuing a coach.
Mosquito yields booty of bass on first foray
The water is warming, the fish are hungry and the weather is in our favor.
Hall of Famer Gregg, ex-Browns coach, dies at 85
Forrest Gregg was a Hall of Fame lineman for the Packers and a former head coach with the Browns, Bengals and Packers.
Four candidates vie for three council-at-large seats in Struthers
The candidates for Struthers council-at-large seats share why they’re running and what they hope to accomplish.
Chaney rugby rounding into form
The Cowboys beat Canton Area 53-0 on Friday at Chaney High School for their second consecutive win.
Zallow to race Olympic champ
For the second time this year, Chad Zallow will be sharing the track with an Olympic athlete.
Five tied for Masters lead entering weekend
Tiger Woods ran into the long leg of the law and escaped with a most unlikely birdie.
Third-period goals doom Penguins
Jordan Eberle and Josh Bailey scored as the Lightning took a 2-0 series lead.
Angels’ Trout to miss series against Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO Mike Trout has been ruled out for the Los Angeles Angels’ weekend
‘Cookie’ crumbles against Royals
Alex Gordon homered during a six-run first inning against Cleveland’s Carlos Carrasco (1-2).
Appropriation or appreciation? White owner of NYC Chinese eatery in hot water over insensitive comments
Associated Press A New York City restaurant owner who touted her “clean” American-Chinese cuisine
CASHLESS BACKLASH
CASHLESS BACKLASH Advocates worry technology is moving too fast Associated Press NEW YORK
DeMelis scores game-winner vs Team USA
The Phantoms scored three goals in the third period to top the 17Us on the road.
WikiLeaks supporter arrested in Ecuador
An ace Swedish programmer who was an early, ardent supporter of WikiLeaks has been arrested in Ecuador in an alleged plot to blackmail the country’s president over his abandonment of Julian Assange.
Order blocking Trump policy put on hold
A federal appeals court put a judge’s order on hold Friday shortly before it would have stopped the
Malvasi II set for trial in fatal crash case
Michael G. Malvasi II, 28, of Canfield, is accused of driving intoxicated and leaving the scene of the crash that killed 23-year-old Ryan Lanzo in November 2017
Nuclear plants could get financial rescue from state
Associated Press TOLEDO In a last-ditch attempt to give a financial lifeline to Ohio’s two
Easter
Easter Egg hunts, activities A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted
Video shows police dragging, hitting high-school student
Video shows police dragging, hitting high-school student CHICAGO Newly released surveillance
ON THE TRACKS Friday’s auto racing roundup
NASCAR MONSTER CUP Harvick wins pole at Richmond RICHMOND, VA. Kevin Harvick won the pole
Now critical, Buttigieg once cordial to Pence
On the campaign trail, Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg blasts Vice President Mike Pence’s cultural and religious conservatism. But as the mayor of Indiana’s fourth-largest city, his tone toward the state’s Republican former governor was more muted.
Sanders promises to win back Midwest states Trump captured
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders returned to the friendly terrain of Wisconsin on Friday, promising to build a coalition that will defeat President Donald Trump as he kicked off a swing through pivotal states that are part of the Democratic “blue wall” strategy for 2020.
Child tossed from balcony at mall
A 5-year-old boy plummeted three floors Friday after being pushed or thrown from a balcony at the
OUTDOORS digest
Youth Day in Niles Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. 3rd St., will have a
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Transplanting and planting
Transplanting and planting Sooner is better than later to plant or transplant trees and shrubs
Expand gardening knowledge at spring seminar
By MERABETH STEFFER OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD We all need advice on
Pruning Clinic
Pruning Clinic When: Today,1 p.m. What: Join the experts to learn to prune in the orchard. We’ll
Valley-native wins award in TCM contest
Meet #TCM25 Fan Dedication winner and Boardman-native Lori Shutrump
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Virginia Louise Wellington
HONOREE Residence: Austintown Date of birth: April 6, 1929, in Pitt County, N.C. FAMILY
Alyssa Gould, Bryce Bronson set summer date
Alyssa Gould, Bryce Bronson set summer date
Caitlin Beil, David Kalman plan June vows
Caitlin Beil, David Kalman plan June vows
Kayla Cerimele, Timothy Cheslik to exchange vows
Kayla Cerimele, Timothy Cheslik to exchange vows
Ashley Smith, Joseph Mitchell to marry July 13
Ashley Smith, Joseph Mitchell to marry July 13
Miss Marinucci, Mr. Rohan set summer date
Miss Marinucci, Mr. Rohan set summer date
Stephanie Hirschl will be bride of Philip Ganson
Stephanie Hirschl will be bride of Philip Ganson
Club to meet Monday
Club to meet Monday YOUNGSTOWN Friends of the Mahoning River will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at
Gardening questions? Answers here
Gardening questions? Answers here Anytime you have a question about the identification of an
The Vangeloffs celebrate 70 years together
The Vangeloffs celebrate 70 years together
MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL Bristol 2, LaBrae 1 BRISTOLVILLE Nick Church drove in both Bristol (8-3) runs. Gage
Mahoning Valley Trap League
Mahoning Valley Trap League 2019 schedule April 22: Vienna Fish & Game Club April 29: Mahoning
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
McConnell mum on Cain for Fed
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is declining to say whether
Chairman to subpoena Trump’s accountant
The chairman of the House oversight committee said Friday he intends to subpoena President Donald Trump’s accountant for his financial records.
SPORTS digest
Carroll: PTC split won’t impact Valley Christian Youngstown The potential split between the
Jennifer Kolasky, Patrick Osborne to be married
Jennifer Kolasky, Patrick Osborne to be married
FCC to hold big 5G auction, spend $20B for rural internet
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. government will have a massive auction later this year to
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 13
Today is Saturday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2019. There are 262 days left in the year.
Enlist today in anti-crime crusade in Youngstown
Editorial: As the city of Youngs- town reels from yet another all-too-familiar senseless surge in cold-blooded
President Trump is wrong when he contends that America is ‘full’
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication President Donald Trump
Getting more out of Easter
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons If you’re serious about being a Christian, Easter (like the other
BUSINESSSFlbdigest
Novelis ribbon-cutting WARREN The Novelis Warren facility will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to
Transactions
BASEBALL OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL — Suspended free agent minor league RHP Jorge
FRIDAY’S OTHER MLB GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Orioles 4 BOSTON Gold Glove center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. made
Blue Jackson shock Lighnting in Game 2
Duchene’s four-point outing helped the Blue Jackets take a 2-0 series lead.
How can I mow less lawn?
Q. Do you have ideas so I can mow less lawn? Louise from Boardman A. Personally, I like mowing
Trump considers releasing migrants in sanctuary cities only
President seeks new ways to pressure Dems to change laws Associated Press WASHINGTON
By JAKE COYLE
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK There is always an asteroid, real or imagined, bearing
Holy week, Easter
Holy week, Easter AUSTINTOWN: Wickliffe Presbyterian Church, 45 Idlewood Road, will have Palm
Death investigated
Death investigated WARREN City police are investigating the apparent shooting death of a man who