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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown marijuana facility readying first batch for sale
Within the coming weeks, medical marijuana patients will be able to buy buds grown legally, for the first time, in Youngstown – with strains branded as “Stambaugh,” “Idora” and “Gypsy.”
Tim Ryan weighing 2020 run for Valley and similar areas left behind
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said he’s giving strong consideration to running for president next year because “I have a voice that needs to be heard.”
$12K in jewelry stolen from Austintown Penney's
Someone stole about $12,000 in sterling-silver jewelry from the JCPenney store along Mahoning Avenue on Monday night, according to a police report.
Trumbull County worker sentenced for pedestrian fatality
Steven R. Kramer, 55, of Hiram, a sanitarian with the Trumbull County Combined Health District, will return to work Tuesday after his no-contest plea Jan. 25 in Warren Municipal Court to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
Not guilty pleas entered for men accused in robberies
Not guilty pleas entered for men accused in robberies
Report: Facebook, FTC discussing ‘multibillion dollar’ fine
Report: Facebook, FTC discussing ‘multibillion dollar’ fine
Denver teachers back at work after winning deal with raises
Denver teachers back at work after winning deal with raises
7 charged in case of neglect, death at Ohio nursing home
7 charged in case of neglect, death at Ohio nursing home
Family of Ohio student who died sues fraternity, alleges hazing
Family of Ohio student who died sues fraternity, alleges hazing
Coal-fired power plant set to close, despite Trump support
Coal-fired power plant set to close, despite Trump support
Moment of silence held for 17 killed in Parkland shooting
Moment of silence held for 17 killed in Parkland shooting
Ohio joins in $269.2M settlement against Walgreens
Ohio joins in $269.2M settlement against Walgreens
Ryan to co-chair military mental health task force
Ryan to co-chair military mental health task force
Water outage impacts 100,000 customers in Dayton area
Water outage impacts 100,000 customers in Dayton area
MVMC has roundtable breakfast Friday morning in Canfield
MVMC has roundtable breakfast Friday morning in Canfield
Ohio attorney who created fake child porn must pay $300K
Ohio attorney who created fake child porn must pay $300K
Youngstown man's charge upgraded to aggravated murder
Youngstown man's charge upgraded to aggravated murder
Incumbent Warren councilman bounced from May ballot
Incumbent Warren councilman bounced from May ballot
Man hides behind dumpster before arrest in Boardman
Man hides behind dumpster before arrest in Boardman
Drive It Home Ohio Valentine's sent to GM Mary Barra
Drive It Home Ohio Valentine's sent to GM Mary Barra
EPA outlines plan for dealing with toxic chemicals in water
EPA outlines plan for dealing with toxic chemicals in water
UPDATE | Mahoning coroner rules fire deaths of 5 children accidental
Mahoning coroner rules fire deaths of 5 children accidental
Pence urges Europe to quit Iran deal, stop busting sanctions
Pence urges Europe to quit Iran deal, stop busting sanctions
UPDATE | OSHP names people involved in Hubbard crash
A woman was severely injured in a Hubbard crash.
Perennial presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche dead at 96
Perennial presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche dead at 96
Police: Thief broke into used bookstore for valuable books
Police: Thief broke into used bookstore for valuable books
Ex-FBI official was concerned Russia probes could 'vanish'
Ex-FBI official was concerned Russia probes could 'vanish'
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
NC surgeon accused of patient sex abuse arrested on new charges
Surgeon accused of patient sex abuse arrested on new charges
Lordstown schools finance forum set for 5 p.m. today
Lordstown schools finance forum set for 5 p.m. today
Polar bear cub born at Ohio zoo is it's 8th since 2006
Polar bear cub born at Ohio zoo is it's 8th since 2006
State lawmakers vow to back Drive It Home Ohio campaign
The trip to the state Legislature was organized and led by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce and United Auto Workers Local 1112.
Phantoms’ Kuntar, Malone headed to Ivy League
The similarities between Youngstown Phantoms forwards Trevor Kuntar and Jack Malone continue to grow.
Southern Park Mall Dillard’s to close May 14
The store’s outlet at Eastwood Mall in Niles will remain open.
YSU, Akron announce 2020 football game
The Steel Tire Trophy will be up for grabs after a 25-year hiatus.
Police: Negley woman stalked East Palestine doctor
The woman posted a $100,000 bond Wednesday and is now on house arrest.
McDowell powers Struthers past Columbiana
Trinity McDowell had a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Mahoning mental health official cited in crash
Brenda S. Heidinger pleaded not guilty Tuesday to running a red light and colliding with a Youngstown police cruiser and another vehicle carrying an infant.
WEDNESDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline 48, Boardman 38 YOUNGSTOWN Dayshanette Harris scored 21 points and
Claudia Hoerig earns herself another unflattering description: ‘vexatious’
In a victim-impact statement Friday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, relatives of Karl Hoerig used words such as “evil” and “vindictive” to describe Claudia Hoerig, convicted of killing her husband in 2007 in Newton Falls.
YSO and a stellar cast present concert version of ‘Guys & Dolls’
The classic tunes of “Guys and Dolls” will be front and center when the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra performs the landmark Broadway musical in a theatrical setting Saturday at Powers Auditorium.
Review: ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ is big eyes and big effects
‘Alita: Battle Angel’ By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Alita is just like a typical
Hopewell Theatre to present ‘A Raisin in the Sun’
The Hopewell Theatre will celebrate Black History Month with a production of the classic American drama “A Raisin in the Sun,” which opens Friday.
Mellencamp return will include ‘Other People’s Stuff’
John Mellencamp the expressionist painter visited town in September for the opening of his exhibition at the Butler Institute of American Art.
Two men charged after 5-gas-station robbery spree
Trevor McMillen, 20, of Lodwick Drive Northwest is charged with five counts of aggravated robbery, and Antonio G. Sarnelli Jr., 21, of Hobart Road in Leavittsburg is charged with two.
Trumbull commissioners to OEPA: Don't delay HomeGoods
Specifically, the commissioners asked that the OEPA not have a public hearing regarding environmental issues, saying the company provided a 130-acre buffer zone with a conservation easement “to forever protect the natural resources of this land.”
Hubbard Township speed camera program to start Feb. 18
Citations issued for the first 14 days will include a warning instead of a fine.
Portman academy nominees reside in several counties including Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, recently delivered remarks of congratulations at a reception for his Class of 2019 Service Academy nominees and their families conducted at Ohio National Guard Headquarters.
Man faces charges in sex sting
A Rootstown man asked for sex from a 15-year-old girl, unaware “she” was actually a Mahoning County sheriff’s deputy.
Man on federal probation faces theft charge while awaiting prison
Michael G. Malvasi, of Canfield, was sentenced in January to five months in prison on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm
Trial date for 3 in Youngstown corruption case to be set May 31
The three were indicted in August 2018 on 101 counts.
Preschoolers prep for Valentine's Day parent party
Williamson Elementary preschooler Estevan Antonetty added googly eyes and a mouth to his Valentine’s Day bag.
New This week
New This week Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) sss A deactivated female cyborg is revived, but cannot
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 14
Today is Thursday, Feb. 14, the 45th day of 2019. There are 320 days left in the year. This is
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1:30 p.m., 7989 Dickey Drive, Suite 3, Lisbon.
Tribe’s Bauer wins in arbitration
Pitchers Trevor Bauer, Gerrit Cole and Alex Wood won their salary arbitration cases on Wednesday.
Nets outlast Cavs in triple-OT thriller
Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 42 points for Cleveland.
Actors share their thoughts on “Guys & Dolls”
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will present the concert version of
Shorthanded Pens sweep Oilers
Matt Murray stopped 38 shots as the Penguins swept their season series with Edmonton.
Reality leaks from American life
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1994, the Clinton administration decreed a bright shining future for education. Its
Quiet observance
Parkland families to mark anniversary out of public eye Associated Press PARKLAND, Fla. The
Judge rules Manafort lied during Russia probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON Paul Manafort intentionally lied to investigators and a federal
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Abortion heartbeat bill proposed in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican lawmakers in both chambers of the Ohio Legislature are
Trump’s wall-funding plan could hurt social programs
Editorial: Even if he signs a bipartisan bill to fund the federal government and thereby head off a second
Win or lose at the Oscars, Glenn Close is loving the moment
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Glenn Close stands doubled over laughing in the doorway
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ‘Dating Sucks’ at Rust Belt Theater Keith Stepanic and Jessica Patoray in a
Ohio man pleads not guilty to deputy slaying charges
A man has pleaded not guilty on charges he fatally shot an Ohio sheriff’s deputy and attempted to kill others during a standoff
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Robin Hood.” Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will hold auditions from 4:30
Democrats question pledges in $26.5B T-Mobile-Sprint deal
Democratic lawmakers challenged top executives of T-Mobile and Sprint over their pledge not to raise prices for wireless services or hurt competition if their $26.5 billion merger goes through.
WEDNESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MEN No. 1 Tennessee 85, South Carolina 73 KNOXVILLE, TENN. Admiral Schofield had 21 points
PRESIDENTS DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for the
Jim France leading NASCAR change from shadows
The youngest son of NASCAR’s founder carved his own path in the family business.
Theater beckons older adults
Here’s an opportunity for older adults with a hankering to get on stage. The Oakland Center for
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cosby vows no remorse PHILADELPHIA Bill Cosby says he “will never have remorse” for
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Kelsey Agnone and Ruben Gutierrez, Struthers, girl, Feb.
Google to invest $13 billion in new US offices, data centers
Google plans to invest more than $13 billion on new and expanded offices and data centers across the U.S. this year
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 29.050.65 Aqua America, .20
Kids taking up the fight
Opinion: By Norah Vawter OtherWords I became involved in climate advocacy when I realized how
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