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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman Dillard's closing; Niles outlet remains
While the Dillard’s department store at Southern Park Mall will be closing its doors May 14, the company’s outlet at Eastwood Mall in Niles will remain open.
Drive It Home delegation gets assurance of support in Columbus
The ostensible purpose of the Drive It Home Ohio campaign trip Wednesday to the Statehouse was the presentation of a resolution from state lawmakers offering their support to Lordstown workers.
Drivers beware: Hubbard Twp. speed cams start Monday
Hubbard Township will begin its speed camera program Monday, according to township officials.
Mental health board official cited in downtown crash pleads not guilty
The woman cited in a three-vehicle crash involving a Youngstown police cruiser and another vehicle carrying an infant pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Judge finds Manafort lied to investigators in Russia probe
A federal judge has found that Paul Manafort intentionally lied to investigators in the Russia probe
Poland trustees assure residents roads will get improvements
Poland trustees assure residents roads will get improvements
In House's Yemen vote, Congress reasserts war-making powers
In House's Yemen vote, Congress reasserts war-making powers
Ford recalls 1.5M pickups that can downshift without warning
Ford recalls 1.5M pickups that can downshift without warning
Lawyer says rapper 21 Savage freed from immigration custody
Lawyer says rapper 21 Savage freed from immigration custody
Head of FEMA resigning, questioned over use of vehicles
Head of FEMA resigning, questioned over use of vehicles
States weigh bills addressing Native deaths, disappearances
States weigh bills addressing Native deaths, disappearances
Ohio terror plot suspect charged with threats against Trump
Ohio terror plot suspect charged with threats against Trump
More than 180 N.J. clerics named as accused abusers
More than 180 N.J. clerics named as accused abusers
NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years
NASA rover finally bites the dust on Mars after 15 years
Pa. woman who survived bear attack feels lucky to be alive
Pa. woman who survived bear attack feels lucky to be alive
Trumbull commissioners ask Ohio EPA not to delay TJX project
Trumbull commissioners ask Ohio EPA not to delay TJX project
UPDATE | Dillard's at Southern Park Mall to close; Eastwood to remain open
UPDATE | Dillard's at Southern Park Mall to close; Eastwood to remain open
Trombonists who died in 2018 honored with music in Cleveland
Trombonists who died in 2018 honored with music in Cleveland
Ohio man may face death penalty if convicted in deputy’s slaying
Ohio man may face death penalty if convicted in deputy’s slaying
Ohio man gets life in prison for killing ex found in garbage can
Ohio man gets life in prison for killing ex found in garbage can
Politician's accuser speaks about issue of sexual assault
Politician's accuser speaks about issue of sexual assault
National debt hits new milestone, topping $22 trillion
National debt hits new milestone, topping $22 trillion
UPDATE | Authorities pull man from Green Township barn fire
Authorities on scene at Green Township barn fire, man trapped inside
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
US, China envoys hold talks before Trump tariff decision
US, China envoys hold talks before Trump tariff decision
Abortion heartbeat bill proposed in both Ohio House, Senate
Abortion heartbeat bill proposed in both Ohio House, Senate
University of Akron announces cybersecurity partnership
University of Akron announces cybersecurity partnership
As daughter nears death, father urges awarness of domestic violence
“This is her last day,” Wallace said as he described injuries from gunshot wounds to his daughter’s arm, spleen, stomach and head. “They’re just letting it run its course because she’s brain dead.”
Late surge carries Valley Christian over Warren JFK
Valley Christian’s Milan Square puts up a shot in front of Warren JFK’s Marcus Aulizia during their game Tuesday in Warren. VCS soared over JFK 60-40 behind Square, who finished with 27 points.
Lake holds off Canfield comeback
The Blue Streaks put the game away at the foul line in the final minute.
Austintown man jailed for felony assault
The man’s wife claimed he assaulted her after she asked him to sleep elsewhere, due to his snoring.
Consultants, Youngstown school board meet to discuss CEO criteria
Board members told the consultants what they would like to see in the new CEO.
TUESDAY’S OTHER HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline 69, Badger 63 YOUNGSTOWN R.J. Clark led a balanced Irish attack with
Judge lowers bond from $1M to $100K for man charged with 11th DUI
A Braceville Township ironworker charged with drunken driving for the 11th time will be able to leave the Trumbull County jail to await trial if he can post $100,000 bond.
Tom Withers: Here’s hoping Hunt can stay inbounds
The Browns feel they’re doing the right thing. Time will tell.
Settlements sought in $300,000 estate theft
Suspended Mahoning County Judge Diane Vettori-Caraballo and associates appeared with attorneys in county probate court.
Eight plead not guilty in shooting death of young mother
Pleading not guilty before Judge R. Scott Krichbaum to charges in the death of Crystal Hernandez, 24, was Martize Daniels, 18; Burton McGee, 19; Marquise Torres-Willis, 22; Joquaun Blair, 21; Maurice Redrick, 19; and Larenz Rhodes, 18. Gabriel Smith, 19, Hernandez's boyfriend, and Lavante Perry, 24, entered not-guilty pleas to charges of felonious assault.
2 incumbent wins but differing bottom lines
Ryan, who is mulling a 2020 presidential run, spent more than he raised; Johnson has $846K.
Number of Youngstown arsons down dramatically
Youngstown firefighters watch this vacant 463 S. Forest Ave. home on the East Side burn down last April in a blaze that was ruled an arson. The city saw just 52 house fires that were arsons in 2018 and nine vacant building fires, the lowest in recent years. City officials credited the city’s demolition program for the downturn because it reduces the stock of vacant homes to burn.
Food sales and dinners through Feb. 20
THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host a drive-through stuffed
Self-reflection
Blackface scandal prompts others to re-examine their old behaviors Associated Press Mark Acosta
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Traditional, rustic Italian food
Trump not ‘thrilled’ with border deal
Republican leaders urge president to sign legislation Associated Press WASHINGTON Under
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Taylor Walden and Terrance Jones, Youngstown, girl, Feb.
HEADING SOUTH
HEADING SOUTH Study reveals warming to change how US cities feel in 2080 Associated Press
Green New Deal
Green New Deal Sen. Sherrod Brown, a potential 2020 Democratic presidential contender, shrugged
Jury convicts drug lord ‘El Chapo’
Associated Press NEW YORK Mexico’s most notorious drug lord, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, was
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 2 Duke 71, No. 16 Louisville 69 LOUISVILLE, KY. Cam Reddish made a tying 3-pointer
Spotlight on predatory pastors in S. Baptist Church is long overdue
Editorial: Beaumont [Texas] Enterprise: The stunning report by the Houston Chronicle on the hundreds of cases
Senate backs major public lands bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate on Tuesday approved a major public lands bill that
“DELICIOUS HOT DOGS” HUGH G. EARNHART
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YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 13
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2019. There are 321 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Big Bang Theory’ has season-high ratings NEW YORK As the time approaches to say
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 28.400.37 Aqua America, .20
State of the Union address was President Trump’s finest hour
Opinion: Eloquence is not a characteristic associated with President Donald Trump, but in his State of the
Love is in the air, or is it?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Valentine’s Day is a time for exchanging sweet nothings and terms
Brown asks Steelers for trade
Antonio Brown appeared to make his decision official in a social media post released on Instagram.