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Stories published February 23, 2019

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

FirstEnergy offers tips for potential storm with high winds

FirstEnergy Corp’s 10 utility companies, including Ohio Edison, which provides electricity to thousands of customers in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties, say they are ready for the potentially dangerous weather event that could bring sustained high winds with powerful gusts this weekend.


Judge Jones recalls landmark decision in accepting Links' highest award

Judge Nathaniel R. Jones remembers Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed school segregation, and how, a year later, the local chapter of a nonprofit women’s organization formed to help people adjust to major changes the country was about to endure largely because of it.


Mediation resolves dispute over 2nd Lordstown power plant

The agreement, worked out with the help of Magistrate Anthony Cornicelli of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, will help facilitate the construction of a second power plant in the village.


West Branch’s Montgomery earns 600th victory

Randy Montgomery’s milestone win came at Hubbard, where his brother Chuck is the AD.


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Fearless Brown ignites Valley Christian comeback

Lohron Brown (1) scores past McDonald's Zach Rasile (1) during action at Valley Christian Friday night. Brown scored 14 of his 20 points in the second half to spark a Valley Christian comeback.


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In Warren, DeWine offers hope for kids, Lordstown plant, but not offering cash

Gov. Mike DeWine told a gathering of about 70 Mahoning Valley officials his trip to the General Motors headquarters in Detroit just after taking office suggested GM is “involved in actively looking for another company” to take over GM Lordstown Assembly Plant facilities due for closure next month.


Youngstown urges state not to seek repayment of about $4.5 million

The auditor’s office is waiting for a repayment plan from the city


Ohlin’s 28 points help Tigers take down Vikings

Evan Ohlin scored 28 points and Shane Eynon had 17 points and 15 rebounds.


Rally organizer brings back cross for crime awareness

Anti-crime rallies are planned for April 13.


YSU women lose on buzzer-beating 3-pointer

Molly Glick hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to give NKU a 65-62 victory.


Kramer, Bulldogs hold off Wildcats

Struthers rallied from a 19-point deficit to make it close late.


Domestic dispute results in felony charges

A Canfield man is in the Mahoning County jail after badly beating his 19-year-old daughter, according to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office.


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The Academy Awards WHO WILL WIN (AND WHO SHOULD)

Ahead of Sunday’s 91st Academy Awards, Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle share their predictions for a ceremony that has few sure things.


Rejected DARE officer looks to lawyer up against Mathews school board

Theresa Hartman, the Hartford Township police officer rejected as DARE officer by Mathews school board for unexplained “personal issues,” says she expects to meet with an attorney to discuss possible litigation against the board.


Stalwarts Allen, Miller must be replaced

Cleveland relievers had a 4.60 ERA last season, a substantial drop from a successful four-year run.


RELIGION DIGEST | Torah studies

Torah studies Villa Maria, Pa. The Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen


I-680 Market Street ramp to be closed

Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be working all next week to repair drainage systems in the Himrod Expressway area.


Trumbull commissioners, planning chair want report released

The three Trumbull County commissioners are calling on the county planning commission to release an investigative report into allegations by planning commission Director Trish Nuskievicz that county Engineer Randy Smith created a hostile work environment for her.


Bomb squad removes leftover blasting cap from Trailex Manufacturing and Sales

Bomb squad removes leftover blasting cap from Trailex Manufacturing and Sales


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Harambee shares African culture with Taft students for Black History Month

A group from Harambee of Youngstown dances at Taft Elementary in Youngstown Friday in celebration of Black History Month.


Feral cats visiting the garden

Q. One of the gardeners at our community garden has invited cats to the area. Isn’t this bad for our


Akron Children's seeks nominations


Pathologist hired


Probing baby's injury


Employee's pay stolen


Dem chairman elected


Umpire association to hold meetings


Bears cut kicker Cody Parkey


Kyra Nails and Spa


Tax-update seminar


Volt runs out of juice


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Kane Brown, 7 p.m.: Tickets are sold out for this hot country


Courtney Gratz, Jeffrey Savnik to marry June 8

Courtney Gratz, Jeffrey Savnik to marry June 8

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Kimberly Saviers, Stephen Hodson set June date

Kimberly Saviers, Stephen Hodson set June date

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Courtney Gratz, Jeffrey Savnik to marry June 8

Warren and Debra Gratz of Boardman and Rich and Theresa Cessna of Austintown are announcing the


‘Storm Warning’ at Selah Dessert Theater

‘Storm Warning’ at Selah Dessert Theater “Storm Warning,” a romantic comedy, will open Feb. 28 at


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 30.170.59 Aqua


Singer R. Kelly taken into police custody

Associated Press CHICAGO R&B star R. Kelly was taken into custody after arriving Friday night at


Perennial plant of the year

Perennial plant of the year Stachys ‘Hummelo’ is this year’s plant. A cousin to lamb’s ear that


OUTDOORS digest

Wild-game dinner Canfield The Mahoning County Coon Hunters, 9680 Akron-Canfield Road, will have


Politicos running for TV careers

Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons The snide old saw in college used to be: If you can’t make it in


Call to report outages


$27K federal contract


Coulter shows penchant for hypocrisy and bias

Opinion: Coulter shows penchant for hypocrisy and bias I am writing in reaction to the recent column by Ann


Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; former FBI


Jack Wollitz: Anglers will reel in awards today

It’s the annual awards banquet for Mohawk Valley Bass Club and members will crown their 2018 season champions.


Native to Tanzania, African violets now inhabit US homes

By Lillian Quaranta OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer I’ve had a lot of questions about the


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Brandon and Lauren Adams, Wellsville, boy, Feb. 21.


Fairground Saints at Jergels

Fairground Saints at Jergels Rising pop-country trio Fairground Saints – Elijah Edwards, Mason Van


Heidi Gonzalez | Robert Parker

Heidi Gonzalez | Robert Parker

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Carla Lopez, Michael O’Keefe plan spring rite

Carla Lopez, Michael O’Keefe plan spring rite

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Jamie Berndt, Mike Cerni set wedding date

Jamie Berndt, Mike Cerni set wedding date

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Miss Bilyk, Mr. Warmington plan fall wedding

Miss Bilyk, Mr. Warmington plan fall wedding

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Trump sets up abortion obstacles

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women


At Kraft Heinz, a fed investigation and a $15.4B write-down

Kraft Heinz discloses investigation by federal regulators and a $15.4 billion write-down on the value of its Oscar Mayer brands


Liberty firefighters will have ceremony for fallen firefighter today at noon

Liberty firefighters will honor ceremony for Ed Conricote today at noon


Move cautiously, responsibly on increasing Ohio gas tax

Editorial: M ost motorists who each day valiantly venture onto the crater-filled terrain of many roads in the


Alliance man faces meth, drug charges after Sebring arrest

Frederick Barrett, 40, is charged with illegal assembly of methamphetamine, possession of drugs, aggravated possession of drugs.


‘Empire’ cuts Smollett from 2 episodes

Associated Press CHICAGO Actor Jussie Smollett’s character on “Empire” will be removed from the


Heavenly hellebores

Heavenly hellebores The Lenten rose will start to bloom soon, and it will hold up through the


Lawmakers move to fix bill that could ban legal guns

Associated Press COLUMBUS State lawmakers are moving quickly to fix a mistake in an Ohio bill


Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order

President Donald Trump faces another showdown with Congress next week over his proposed border wall


TODAY’s SECTIONAL Wrestling TOURNAMENTS

Sites and participating schools Division I Massillon Perry — Austintown Fitch, Boardman.


Patriots owner accused of soliciting sex

Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots,


Hospital: 5 patients given overdoses may have been treatable

The Ohio hospital system investigating a doctor accused of ordering painkiller overdoses for dozens of patients says five who died may have received excessive doses when there still was a chance to improve their condition with treatment


YOUNGSTOWN STATE MEN’S BASKETBALL | Preview of today’s game

Matchup: YSU (12-17, 8-8 Horizon League) at Wright State (17-11, 11-4). Tip-off: 3 p.m. at Nutter


COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP MEN No. 21 Iowa 76, Indiana 70 IOWA CITY, IOWA Jordan Bohannon


McGaffney Avenue extension project set for Lowellville

Phase 1 will be constructed in the summer.


A Wildflower in Bloom Now?

A Wildflower in Bloom Now? When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. What: Join naturalist Marilyn Williams to


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Wrens - territorial insect-eaters help garden

Attracting house wrens is beneficial to your home and yard.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘American Pie’ singer threatens lawsuit CAMDEN, Maine Don McLean’s former wife has


MORE YSU | Friday’s recaps

INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD Zallow first male 4-time athlete of year INDIANAPOLIS Youngstown State


FRIDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

SWIMMING DIVISION II CANTON AT C.T. Branin Natatorium, West Branch junior Jamyson Robb won the


Possible petition flaw


Accused of raping child


Society to celebrate black history


Steelers sign Alualu to 2-year deal


Library to host book discussion


School to host registration


GM delays closure


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