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Hundreds gather for vigil to honor father, son killed in crash
The candlelight vigil Sunday in Roosevelt Park for father and son Michael and Marcus Pickett, who were killed in a one-vehicle crash Thursday, was a ...
Stories published March 24, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hundreds gather for vigil to honor father, son killed in crash
The candlelight vigil Sunday in Roosevelt Park for father and son Michael and Marcus Pickett, who were killed in a one-vehicle crash Thursday, was a send-off they would have loved, family and friends said.
O’Grady wins title No. 4
Matt O’Grady defeated Patrick Dombrowski, 215-209 on Sunday to capture the Hubbard Central Open championship at Bell Wick Bowl.
THE ONE GETS AWAY: UCF comes up short against No. 1-seed Duke
Zion Williamson took on 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall at the end and won
Boardman Rotary's longtime pancake fundraiser benefits community
The annual fundraiser continues next weekend
$750M Powerball drawing would be 4th-largest US jackpot
$750 million Powerball drawing would be the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. history
DNA from missing-person case helps ID 2 legs found in trash
Police say they’ve identified two human legs that were found in the trash at a waste-collection facility in Ohio’s capital city two years ago
Get out! Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ shatters records with $70.3M
Jordan Peele has done it again: Two years after the filmmaker’s ’Get Out’ became a box-office sensation, his frightening follow-up, ’Us,’ debuted with an estimated $70.3 million in ticket sales
California grower recalls avocados over possible listeria
A Southern California company is voluntarily recalling whole avocados distributed across the U.S. over possible listeria contamination
UPDATE | Report says Trump campaign did not coordinate with Russia
Democrats press for full disclosure of special counsel Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation, anticipate resistance to a complete release
Kidd will always ‘Defend Youngstown’
Phil Kidd might be one of the most pivotal figures in the city of Youngstown in the last decade.
Review of citizen Niles police complaints – few in number, but why?
Review of citizen Niles police complaints – few in number, but why?
Boys Swimming Noah Basista Boardman
Noah Basista is looking into studying actuarial science — where he figures out probabilities across
Boys Bowling LOGAN BARTA Girard
Every athlete’s dream is to finish a varsity career at state. Girard senior bowler Logan Barta’s
Wrestling TYLER STEIN Canfield
Tyler Stein earned the proper send-off to his high school wrestling career. In his senior season,
Girls Basketball DAYSHANETTE HARRIS Ursuline
Dayshanette Harris ended her high school career making an impact not only at Ursuline, but across
Girls Swimming Jamyson Robb West Branch
An unfortunate gymnastics injury about 10 years ago opened the door to a state championship in
New destinations beckon tourists in Ohio
Staff report From iconic anniversaries and exciting expansions, to lodging updates and new
Girls Bowling Madison Stanton Struthers
Madison Stanton is a couple weeks removed from the Division II girls bowling state tournament, but
Boys Basketball ZACH RASILE McDonald
McDonald boys basketball standout Zach Rasile modeled his game after Golden State Warriors guards
Still need a gown? Visit Kyrsten’s Kloset between noon and 4 p.m. today
Visit Kyrsten’s Kloset between noon and 4 p.m. today
Lordstown Community Pantry
Two-rooms down a mostly empty hallway in Lordstown High School are occupied with the food and clothes available to Lordstown families
Remembering the days before Lordstown
The son of the man who sold GM the land for the Lordstown plant recalls life before the assembly line.
Court should steer away from the politics of gerrymandering
Opinion: WASHINGTON If an adjective creates a redundancy, does preceding it with two other adjectives give
Niles school system faces tough financial decisions
Editorial: State-mandated fiscal emergency could be a godsend for the economically distressed Niles City
WOMEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL Saturday’s games
ALBANY REGION No. 3 Maryland 73, No. 14 Radford 51 COLLEGE PARK, MD. Taylor Mikesell scored 16
SATURDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL West Branch 10, Girard 6 BELOIT West Branch (1-0) scored five runs in the bottom of
Busch wins third straight NASCAR Truck Series race
Kyle Busch remained undefeated in the Truck Series
SATURDAY’S OTHER MEN’S NCAA TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL GAMES
EAST REGIONAL Michigan St. 70, Minnesota 50 DES MOINES, IOWA Michigan State is back in the
Streisand apologizes for Jackson comments
Streisand apologizes for Jackson comments NEW YORK Barbra Streisand is apologizing outright for
Embracing LGBT people goes against Scriptures
Opinion: Embracing LGBT people goes against Scriptures The letter, “Pastors urge Methodists to embrace LGBT
League of Women Voters announces nominees
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, a nonpartisan
Challenges for new Ohio National Guard head include fitness
The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The two-star general now in charge of the Ohio National Guard
No timetable for reopening ship channel following leak
Associated Press HOUSTON Officials have no timetable for reopening a portion of the Houston
Green New Deal inflames debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON To Democratic supporters, the Green New Deal is a touchstone, a
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet at noon April 5 at Lowellville City Hall Conference Room.
Ohio governor proposes raising age to buy tobacco
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is proposing raising the minimum age to buy
Barra snubs Trump, again
Opinion: Note: The headline might seem contradictory in light of General Motors’ announcement late last week
Do you really need your smartphone?
by ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu When I walked into the living room, throw pillows
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Holger Keifel: Only in America,” noon to 4 p.m.: A new exhibition
Exhibit spotlights 50 years of fab fashion from FIT archives
50 years of fab fashion takes center stage By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK A
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Della Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “Wolf
SATURDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Senators 4, Oilers 3, OT EDMONTON, ALBERTA Brady Tkachuk scored his second goal of the game 2:09
ON AREA LANES | BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES
amron lanes Sportsman League — Matt Bertolette 266-778, Adam Waser 289-760, Richard Gunter
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-under 66 in the
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warren Darlene Snyder Jones of Warren was recently hired as chief executive officer of St. Vincent
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SATURDAY AROUND THE NBA
Jazz 114, Bulls 83 CHICAGO Rudy Gobert had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz rolled
Export slump deepens for US whiskey producers
By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. For American whiskey producers, their
Pittsburgh Protests erupt after cop cleared in shooting
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The father of a slain black teenager pleaded for peace Saturday
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. –
PRO GOLF roundup
European Nacho Elvira creeps in on Maybank title KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Nacho Elvira took a
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 24
Today is Sunday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2019. There are 282 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Phil Kidd will always ‘Defend Youngstown’
Opinion: Phil Kidd might be one of the most pivotal figures in the city of Youngstown in the last decade.
Are you picking the wrong money goals?
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Setting smart, achievable goals is important if you want to take
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY St. Christine’s Parish, 3165 Schenley Ave., Youngstown, 1 to 6 p.m.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Anwarul Islam, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Youngstown
7 tax changes investors should watch for as they file
What investors should watch for as they file By ANDREA COOMBES NerdWallet Americans will face
Experts warn Midwest flood risk may persist for months
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Even as floodwaters receded in hard-hit places in in the Midwest,
GARDEN CLUBS
UPCOMING Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area will host its spring general meeting, “Tiptoe
YSU misses out on sweep vs. Oakland
The Youngstown State baseball team had its chances to make plays to win both ends of a doubleheader
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General William Barr scoured special counsel Robert
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