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V24: ‘Swan Lake’ Renowned ballet troupe coming to Powers
The Mahoning Valley will experience a first when the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa comes to town next week.
Gov. DeWine to meet GM CEO in Detroit this morning
General Motors Lordstown retiree Don Muth of Lordstown was among about 100 at a vigil outside the plant Wednesday to protest its planned closing in ...
Stories published January 17, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning commissioners place justice tax renewal on May ballot
The second hearing on a five-year renewal for Mahoning County’s justice sales tax saw little public comment.
Barra offers little hope to Valley officials on survival of Lordstown plant
The future of the Lordstown General Motors complex didn’t get a boost coming out of the Detroit Auto Show with company CEO Mary Barra offering little hope that a new vehicle will be assigned here.
Boardman school leaders adddress residents' concerns with realignment plan
Leaders in the Boardman School District tried to assuage residents’ fears by answering questions about its realignment plan at an informational meeting Thursday, but concerns persisted about the timing of the proposal.
Youngstown police checking Taco Bell robbery suspects for more thefts
Detectives are checking all recent robbery cases to see if two men caught on suspicion of robbing the Youngstown-Poland Road Taco Bell on Wednesday afternoon are responsible for other robberies.
Hubbard cops find drugs, alcohol in stolen car, 3 women arrested
Three women were arrested this week after police found drugs and open containers of alcohol in the stolen car they were driving, according to a police report.
Commission works toward finding new Youngstown schools CEO
Commission works toward finding new Youngstown schools CEO
US government files appeals notice after 2020 census ruling
US government files appeals notice after 2020 census ruling
Body found in garage behind mattress on East Dewey Avenue
Body found in garage behind mattress on East Dewey Avenue
Canfield trustees have special meeting Friday morning
Canfield trustees have special meeting Friday morning
UAW's Green will be Ryan's guest at State of the Union
UAW's Green will be Ryan's guest at State of the Union
Drive It Home thanks GM's Barra for meeting with Ohio governor
Drive It Home thanks GM's Barra for meeting with Ohio governor
Judge acquits 3 Chicago officers of Laquan McDonald cover-up
A judge has acquitted three Chicago police officers of trying to cover up the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald
Expect at least a foot of snow Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
Expect at least a foot of snow Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
9 dead in car bombing at police academy in Colombia capital
9 dead in car bombing at police academy in Colombia capital
LA teachers, district to resume negotiations amid strike
LA teachers, district to resume negotiations amid strike
Investigation continues in Boardman gas station robbery
Investigation continues in Boardman gas station robbery
Mahoning River Basin Water Management Update set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
Mahoning River Basin Water Management Update set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday
GM lawsuit alleging racism at Toledo plant goes national
GM lawsuit alleging racism at Toledo plant goes national
Journalist in Ghana who exposed soccer corruption shot dead
Journalist in Ghana who exposed soccer corruption shot dead
Trump says US will develop space-based missile defense
Trump says US will develop space-based missile defense
Liberty OKs software hosting deal for police department
Liberty OKs software hosting deal for police department
Eastwood Mall confirms deal in place with Meijers for new grocery store
Eastwood Mall confirms deal in place with Meijers for new grocery store
No after-school today at city schools elementaries and Rayen EC
No after-school today at city schools elementaries and Rayen EC
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies at 83
Hubbard police arrest 3 women on various charges after traffic stop
Hubbard police arrest 3 women on various charges after traffic stop
Microsoft pledges $500M to tackle Seattle housing crisis
Microsoft pledges $500M to tackle Seattle housing crisis
Local law firm offers help to fed workers during shutdown
Local law firm offers help to fed workers during shutdown
'I never said there was no collusion,' Trump lawyer says
'I never said there was no collusion,' Trump lawyer says
Man found competent to stand trial in 2017 Youngstown shooting
Man found competent to stand trial in 2017 Youngstown shooting
Robbery suspects to be questioned for Youngstown robberies
Robbery suspects to be questioned for Youngstown robberies
Warren, Trumbull County officials trying to work out water treatment agreement
Warren, Trumbull County officials trying to work out water treatment agreement
GM FUTURE | DeWine gets no commitment from GM's Barra about Lordstown's future
GM FUTURE | Barra tells Detroit paper 'little hope' product coming to Lordstown
Number of federal workers seeking US jobless aid doubles
Number of federal workers seeking US jobless aid doubles
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | GOP dismisses postponing State of Union
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | GOP dismisses postponing State of Union
New US strategy foresees sensors in space to track missiles
New US strategy foresees sensors in space to track missiles
Facebook shuts hundreds of Russia-linked pages, accounts
Facebook shuts hundreds of Russia-linked pages, accounts
HOERIG TRIAL | Jurors view Claudia Hoerig's videotaped interview
HOERIG TRIAL | Jurors view Claudia Hoerig's videotaped interview
Valley expecting 6-12 inches of snow Saturday
Snow-removal crews are prepared to work round the clock to clear roads.
Every age group in YYFFA heading to flag football nationals
Association president Elliott Giles will be quite busy the next two weekends
Premeditation may be key issue in Claudia Hoerig murder trial
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and John Cornely, attorney for Claudia Hoerig, agreed Wednesday in opening statements in her aggravated-murder trial that she killed her husband March 12, 2007, by shooting him three times.
Fitch girls take first game against Boardman
There is value in experience, and the Austintown Fitch girls basketball team has plenty of it.
Youngstown officials hopeful potential fund violation will be resolved
Officials with the city and state auditor’s office met privately Wednesday.
Trumbull Children Services seeking foster parents
Trumbull County Children Services is seeking more community members to become foster parents as the number of children who need temporary homes continues to rise.
YSU MEN’S BASKETBALL PREVIEW | Today’s game at a glance
Matchup: YSU (6-13, 2-4 Horizon League) vs. Wright State (8-10, 2-3). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at Beeghly
Warren chief, captain support officer in principal's ticket dispute
Police Chief Eric Merkel and Capt. Jeff Cole both say they are “100 percent” behind the school-resource officer who wrote a parking ticket for a Jefferson K-8 School principal who parked in a handicap parking space Jan. 8.
‘Swan Lake’ Renowned ballet troupe coming to Powers
The Mahoning Valley will experience a first when the National Ballet Theatre of Odessa comes to town next week.
‘Pettygrass’: Tom Petty songs, bluegrass style
Keller Williams’ Pettygrass concert tour – in which he plays the music of the late Tom Petty bluegrass-style – will come to Kent Stage on Saturday.
Mathews school resource officer probe continues
Mathews schools Superintendent Russell McQuaide declined to provide specifics about a nearly monthlong investigation of Vienna Police Sergeant Michael Sheehy, the schools’ resource officer, by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Steelers awaiting word from Brown
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t ruling out the possible return of wayward wide receiver Antonio Brown.
Postmodern Jukebox has throwback sound that’s totally fresh
It’s not uncommon for a band to update an old tune by giving it a modern spin.
WRPA hosts last meeting at Penguin Place
The Western Reserve Port Authority hosted its last meeting at Penguin Place, 240 N. Champion St., on Wednesday as the building will soon be demolished for student housing.
Austintown man faces charges in child-abuse case
A teacher first noticed several whip marks from the 5-year-old pupil’s wrists to shoulders, according to Austintown police.
Brazilian magazine: U.S. promised punishment same as Brazil’s
Trumbull Prosecutor Dennis Watkins declines to discuss possible limits on Claudia Hoerig's punishment if convicted.
Police: Brookfield man fled accident with child in frigid weather
A Brookfield man is charged with child endangering after police say he crashed into a telephone pole on Logan Avenue Tuesday afternoon and ran into the woods with his child in the cold weather.
Ryan named chairman of Appropriations subcommittee
The subcommittee controls funding of the legislative branch
Gov. DeWine to meet GM CEO in Detroit this morning
General Motors Lordstown retiree Don Muth of Lordstown was among about 100 at a vigil outside the plant Wednesday to protest its planned closing in March. Muth, who started at the plant in 1978 and retired three years ago, said he was there to support the workers and the community.
Saudis still getting a pass on the Khashoggi murder
Editorial: Shortly after he accused former President Barack Obama of “misguided” thinking that diminished the
Republicans suddenly outraged over Congressman King’s racism
Opinion: WASHINGTON Republicans are shocked, shocked, to learn that Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, is a dyed-in-
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
Pariots’ Brady, Chiefs’ Mahomes have little in common but success
Few similarities exist when it comes to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Chiefs counterpart Patrick Mahomes,
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday’s games
Nets 145, Rockets 142. OT HOUSTON Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 of his 33 points in the fourth
4 Americans among dead in Syria blast
Associated Press BEIRUT Two U.S. service members and two American civilians were among those
AROUND THE NHL | Recaps of Wednesday’s games
Senators 5, Avalanche 2 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Matt Duchene had two goals and an assist against his
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Pliskova finishes strong against Brengle
Karolina Pliskova extended her winning start to the season by reaching the third round of the Australian Open.
Medical pot dispensaries open in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND One of the first, if not the first, person to purchase medical
Living close to the edge
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords As the government shutdown drags on, the image of federal workers
World’s permafrost gets warmer; Siberia rises the most
Associated Press BERLIN Scientists say the world’s permafrost is getting warmer, with
Impending storm alters sports events
Snow-mageddon 2019 hasn’t hit the Mahoning Valley yet, but some athletic events have already been postponed.
Attack in Kenya kills at least 21
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya The death toll from an extremist attack on a luxury hotel and
Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of the Union speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON A grand Washington ritual became a potential casualty of the
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Joseph and Christina Carnes, Salem, boy, Jan. 14. Angel
Thursday
Thursday Discussion Chapter Chat Book Club, 6:30 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon
Rush fan day at Rock Hall
Staff report CLEVELAND The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will welcome 2013 inductees Geddy
American anchorwoman for Iranian TV arrested in US
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A prominent American anchorwoman on Iranian state television has
‘Sister’s Cabaret Class’ in Salem
‘Sister’s Cabaret Class’ in Salem Pastor Kari Lankford of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Leetonia
Peter Funt, 1/11/2019 [Archive]
Opinion: Peter Funt, 1/11/2019 [Archive] Download this column as a Microsoft Word file. No Oscar
3 lawsuits filed over pain meds given to near-death patients
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man said Wednesday he was stunned to learn of allegations that
Man accused of plotting attack on White House
Associated Press ATLANTA A Georgia man accused of plotting to use an anti-tank rocket to storm
KING HOLIDAY
KING HOLIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Spitfire Grill.” Mark Frost, director, Gary Kekel, musical director, Crown
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): In the winter premiere, a windstorm continues to
“Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC): In the winter premiere, a windstorm continues to blow through
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Thu: Susan Wojnar, 7 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 17
Today is Thursday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2019. There are 348 days left in the year. Associated
AROUND THE NFL news & notes
NEW YORK JETS Gregg Williams hired as defensive coordinator FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Gregg Williams
NATIONAL SUMMARY
NATIONAL SUMMARY Snow showers extend southward across northern New England, western and northern
New This week
New This week Dragon Ball Super: Broly (PG) Goku and Vegeta encounter Broly, a Saiyan warrior
British PM survives no-confidence vote
Associated Press LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May survived a no-confidence vote in