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Community Men United welcomes city students back to school
Community Men United welcomes city students back to school
Stories published August 20, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trump acknowledges China policies may mean US economic pain
Trump acknowledges China policies may mean US economic pain
2 drug companies settle with counties in opioid-crisis suit
2 drug companies settle with counties in opioid-crisis suit
Justice Department sues to block merger of airline IT firms
Justice Department sues to block merger of airline IT firms
Memorial held for California officer slain by gunman
Memorial held for California officer slain by gunman
FBI: Truck driver threatened mass shooting at Memphis church
FBI: Truck driver threatened mass shooting at Memphis church
Execs starting to worry about tariffs' effects on consumers
Execs starting to worry about tariffs' effects on consumers
New sex abuse lawsuits filed against Boy Scouts in New York
New sex abuse lawsuits filed against Boy Scouts in New York
New York, 2 other states sue over Trump immigration rule
New York, 2 other states sue over Trump immigration rule
US stocks edge lower, shed some gains from 3-day rally
US stocks edge lower, shed some gains from 3-day rally
Al Jackson, tough left-hander on original Mets, dies at 83
Al Jackson, tough left-hander on original Mets, dies at 83
19-year-old accused of threatening abortion clinic on iFunny
The complaint says Sheikh subscribed to the iFunny account of "ArmyOfChrist," the purported user name of 18-year-old Justin Olsen, who was charged earlier this month in Youngstown with threatening a federal agent. Police allege he posted support for mass shootings and for any attacks on Planned Parenthood.
Ex-Penn prof who killed wife reaches settlement with estate
Ex-Penn prof who killed wife reaches settlement with estate
Former Ohio judge pleads guilty in ex-wife’s stabbing death
Former Ohio judge pleads guilty in ex-wife’s stabbing death
Niles police seek missing man who has medical issues
Niles police seek missing man who has medical issues
Facebook rolls out tool to block off-Facebook data gathering
Facebook rolls out tool to block off-Facebook data gathering
US envoy to resume talks with Taliban on ending Afghan war
US envoy to resume talks with Taliban on ending Afghan war
Ex-Ohio elections chief Brunner seeks seat on high court
Ex-Ohio elections chief Brunner seeks seat on high court
Downtown streets closed for Party on Plaza, Panerathon
Downtown streets closed for Party on Plaza, Panerathon
Police kill man who held bus passengers hostage in Rio
Police kill man who held bus passengers hostage in Rio
Julián Castro qualifies for September presidential debates
Julián Castro qualifies for September presidential debates
White House insists fundamentals of US economy 'very strong'
White House insists fundamentals of US economy 'very strong'
Calif. school condemns video of high schoolers giving Nazi salute
Calif. school condemns video of high schoolers giving Nazi salute
Philly standoff points to need for new gun law, Wolf says
Philly standoff points to need for new gun law, Wolf says
County jail official pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges
County jail official pleads guilty to misdemeanor charges
Mahoning coroner rules homicide in death of infant boy in March
Mahoning coroner rules homicide in death of infant boy in March
Man rescued after clinging to capsized boat for 12 hours
Man rescued after clinging to capsized boat for 12 hours
Clean Energy Future cancels plans for third energy plant
Clean Energy Future cancels plans for third energy plant
Ex-coach who chased school shooter will seek Ohio House seat
Ex-coach who chased school shooter will seek Ohio House seat
Bank robbery suspect, rape suspect arraigned today
Bank robbery suspect, rape suspect arraigned today
Hubbard councilwoman gets suspended sentence, probation
Hubbard councilwoman gets suspended sentence, probation
OhioCAN event Aug. 29 commemorates Overdose Awareness Day
OhioCAN event Aug. 29 commemorates Overdose Awareness Day
YNDC kicks off rehabilitation of 20 owner-occupied homes
YNDC kicks off rehabilitation of 20 owner-occupied homes
California freeway crossing to give wildlife room to roam
California freeway crossing to give wildlife room to roam
Law appeals election board decision removing him from ballot
Law appeals election board decision removing him from ballot
Waste district bins moving today behind Howland Trumbull Recycling Center
Waste district bins moving today behind Howland Trumbull Recycling Center
Detainer placed on Reardon; federal charges expected
Detainer placed on Reardon; federal charges expected
Community Men United welcomes city students back to school
Community Men United welcomes city students back to school
Two Lordstown council members sponsor legislation limiting tax abatements
Two Lordstown council members sponsor legislation limiting tax abatements
Flynn Automotive faces whistleblower suit
Flynn Automotive Group inflated expenses to conceal taxable income and launder money, a civil suit claims.
Census figures show economic gap narrows with citizenship
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Foreign-born residents had higher rates of being employed full
Muckdogs outlast Scrappers in final meeting
Scrappers’ four-game winning streak snapped prior to All-Star break
Not-guilty plea
Not-guilty plea WARREN Justin R. Leeper, 19, of Russell Avenue in Niles, pleaded not guilty
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BINGO Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel of St. Rose Church, will host a purse/basket bingo Sept.
US extends ban on passports for North Korea travel
US extends ban on passports for North Korea travel WASHINGTON The Trump administration is
Brand-name drug prices rising at slower pace, lower amounts
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Drug companies are still raising prices for brand-name
UK to pressure social media companies to fight anti-vax info
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s government plans to call a summit of social media companies to
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 20
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 20, the 232nd day of 2019. There are 133 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Artist seeks information
Artist seeks information Robert Kroeger of Cincinnati is seeking information about old local barns
Fraternity will host “Fabric of Youngstown”
Staff report GIRARD The Youngstown Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will host
74% of economists in survey see US recession by end of 2021
Associated Press WASHINGTON A strong majority, 74 percent, of U.S. business economists appear
White House: Economic system in US ‘strong’
Sen. John McCain made equivalent statement in ’08 Associated Press WASHINGTON The
Gardner competes in Middle States tourney
Gardner competes in Middle States tourney Wexford, Pa. Poland graduate Garrett Gardner competed
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Battery charge dropped against Chris Brown TAMPA, Fla. A felony battery charge has
Area gas prices
Area gas prices The average price for gasoline across Northeast Ohio is a penny cheaper this week
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6 p.m., board room, 100 Wadsworth St. Lowellville school
Kitchens won’t boot erratic kickers
Kitchens said the team has no immediate plans to sign another kicker
Justin Fields wins Ohio State QB job
Ohio State coach Ryan Day on Monday made official what most people figured was a foregone conclusion
Trump’s message to the world: Keep your poor and your tired
Opinion: WASHINGTON The erratic Trump administration has had just one consistent policy principle, one
Red States workers’ pay cut
Opinion: By Negin Owliaei OtherWords Last month, the House voted to incrementally raise the minimum wage
Individuals, groups sought for ODA’s prevent falls campaign
Individuals, groups sought for ODA’s prevent falls campaign COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of