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

Struthers council OKs general fund budget

Struthers council OKs general fund budget


Man accused of slinging knife at pregnant girlfriend

Man accused of slinging knife at pregnant girlfriend


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Mayor Brown says city is 'making progress'

While Youngstown faces many challenges, it’s making progress and improvements, Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said during his State of the City address.


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Cat missing 8 years to be returned to Fla. owner

The Tampa, Fla., woman separated from her big-eyed, black-and-gray snowshoe cat probably thought she’d never see her again – let alone after eight years and six states away.


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'Dumbo' movie retains essence of 1941 cartoon

Tim Burton gave his live-action remake of “Dumbo” a more contemporary feel, but the film’s stars say the director kept the simple essence and elegance of the 1941 Disney ‘toon intact.


State of Youngstown: 'Making progress' mayor says

State of Youngstown: 'Making progress' mayor says


Governor: 11-cent deal reached with Ohio House on gas tax

Governor: 11-cent deal reached with Ohio House on gas tax


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Twins knock off Indians 2-0

When the time came for Rocco Baldelli to remove Jose Berrios from the game, the new manager of the Minnesota Twins clapped as he reached the mound and extended his right hand for a rare congratulatory shake with his ace-in-the-making.


Traffic reopened on Route 11 after semi rollover

Traffic reopened on Route 11 after semi rollover


Trump calls top Democrat Schiff 'pencil-neck'

Trump calls top Democrat Schiff 'pencil-neck'


Pirates fall in opener

New-look Reds rally for 5-3 win over Pirates on Dietrich HR.


Indians blanked in opener

Gonzalez, Berrios guide Twins past Indians 2-0 in opener.


Man awarded $80M in lawsuit claiming Roundup causes cancer

Man awarded $80M in lawsuit claiming Roundup causes cancer


Judge sets April sentencing in Russian secret agent case

Judge sets April sentencing in Russian secret agent case


YSU-Wright State game time moved up

The game will begin at 12:30 p.m. instead of 3 p.m. because of the threat of inclement weather.


Coitsville Northstar injection well may start operating

Coitsville Northstar injection well may start operating


Extrudex Aluminum charged by feds for obstruction

Extrudex Aluminum charged by feds for obstruction


Two East football players sign with Hocking College

Two East football players sign with Hocking College


Youngstown students' artistic talents on display

Youngstown students' artistic talents on display


Eastgate annual meeting focuses on opportunity

Eastgate annual meeting focuses on opportunity


UPDATE | Boardman High youth, 17, accused of having gun on bus

Call specifically asked parents not to post to social media about the incident


Former Niles official gets law license back

Former Niles law director gets law license back


Porn video inadvertently shown in middle school class

Students in a suburban Detroit seventh-grade history class were expecting a video on explorers Lewis and Clark, but instead viewed at least 30 seconds of pornography.


Robert DeLong will headline Federal Frenzy

Robert DeLong will headline Federal Frenzy


‘Them That Follow’ screenings at film fest

‘Them That Follow’ screenings at film fest


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Angels facilitates long distance cat reunion

Angels for Animals facilitates long distance cat reunion with Florida owner


Mueller's evidence is likely a massive amount of material

Mueller's evidence is likely a massive amount of material


Report of a robbery at the Home Savings Bank on McCartney Road

Report of a robbery at the Home Savings Bank on McCartney Road


Red Stockings, parade anniversaries add to opening day

Red Stockings, parade anniversaries add to opening day


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


UPDATE | Cops need info on Youngstown man dead in vacant house

Youngstown man dead in vacant house could be No. 6 homicide


After patient deaths, hospital addresses pharmacy concerns

After patient deaths, hospital addresses pharmacy concerns


Full ride: Man allegedly steals snack truck, eats nothing

Full ride: Man allegedly steals snack truck, eats nothing


Driver sentenced to life for ramming 17 people in Australia

Driver sentenced to life for ramming 17 people in Australia


$768M Powerball winner bought ticket in Milwaukee suburb

$768M Powerball winner bought ticket in Milwaukee suburb


UPDATE | Injured PIA student in critical condition

PIA Youngstown Campus remains closed today


10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:


EGCC names building after former Chamber CEO

Thomas Humphries Hall is named after a man whose passion is promoting education.


Farrar’s speed helps YSU beat Pitt in 10th

Phillip Glasser’s RBI singlem in the 10th won it for YSU.


YSU softball team extends win streak to eight games

The Penguins swept St. Bonaventure 1-0 and 5-1 on Wednesday.


Caldrone homers, singles in Ursuline softball victory

Gia Caldrone focused on relaxation. Trying to take one at-bat at a time and make the most of it.


Man accused of fighting with cops in ER

Warrant issued for two counts felonious assault


YSU O-line ready to move around

To play offensive line at Youngstown State, be prepared to move around.


Ohio congressional delegation urges Camp Garfield be selected for interceptor site

Rep. Ryan says it’s the ‘perfect location’


Ohio treasurer wants law to fund private sector solutions to public policy issues

Ohio Rep. Don Manning will introduce bill in state House


National Skilled Trades Day

City Machine Technologies, Inc. has established National Skilled Trades Day to increase awareness about the benefits of skilled trades jobs


Indians’ Lindor sprains ankle running bases

Francisco Lindor’s recovery from a strained right calf muscle has been set back by another injury: a sprained left ankle.


Liberty fire chief and trustees discuss staffing

Fire department issues discussed at Liberty trustee meeting


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Top Hat does ‘Amazing’ job with its newest production

Top Hat does ‘Amazing’ job with its newest production


DSRA options: Accept court’s ruling or appeal to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

The salaried retirees must decide whether to continue their fight in the 6th U.S. Circuit of Appeals.


Trumbull commissioners cap cashed out vacation time to three weeks

Trumbull commissioners cap cashed out vacation time to three weeks


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The Vindys swing for the fence with ‘Are You Ready’

The Vindys swing for the fence with ‘Are You Ready’


Dorothy Day House roundtable


Niles panel to meet


‘Go Baby Go’ workshop


YNDC receives impact award


Dryer catches fire


State of city address


Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 schedule

MARCH TODAY at Cincinnati, 4:10 p.m. SATURDAY at Cincinnati, 2:10 p.m. SUNDAY at Cincinnati,


WEDNESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES

Lipscomb 94, North Carolina State 93 RALEIGH, N.C. Garrison Mathews had a career-high 44 points


Why doesn’t America act on guns when the people demand action?

Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons Six days. That’s how long it took New Zealand’s parliament,


Big second period launches Team USA past the Phantoms

Team USA scored three goals in the second period to beat the Phantoms


Cleveland Indians 2019 schedule

MARCH TODAY at Minnesota, 4:10 p.m. SATURDAY at Minnesota, 3:10 p.m. SUNDAY at Minnesota, 2:10


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Mill Creek MetroParks, development standing committee, 3 p.m., classroom A,


Federal Frenzy headliner will be Robert DeLong

Federal Frenzy headliner will be Robert DeLong YOUNGSTOWN Federal Frenzy, the annual music and


Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty


‘The Highwaymen’: a fresh perspective on Bonnie and Clyde

By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer It’s hard to begin watching the Netflix movie “The


Medicaid is a life saver for many

Opinion: By Katy Moreno OtherWords As a young mother doing it on my own, Medicaid has become a necessity.


A last-minute appeal for reasonable gas-tax hike

Editorial: It’s now the 11th hour for Gov. Mike DeWine’s reasonable and necessary 18-cent-a-gallon increase in


Thursday

Thursday Discussion One Book/One Community: “Shoeless Joe” discussion, 6 p.m., Liberty Public


Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon; Pa.

Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon; Pa. Fri: Steve Vuich and The River Saints, 7 p.m.


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‘Godspell’ begins at Hopewell Theatre

‘Godspell’ begins at Hopewell Theatre


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


PREPS

PREPS BOYS BASKETBALL Brown to be recommended for West Branch coaching job BELOIT West


FAA defends its reliance on aircraft makers to certify jets

Associated Press WASHINGTON Under fire from lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the two deadly Boeing


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Chloe Jones, Youngstown, girl, March 26. Terraine Grace


US trade gap falls 15% to $51.1B in Jan.

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit tumbled nearly 15 percent in January as


Prime Minister May says she’ll step down if Brexit deal OK’d

Associated Press LONDON British Prime Minister Theresa May offered up her job in exchange for


Ramp closing Monday


New This week

New This week Dumbo (PG) A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a


“Abby’s” (9:30 P.M., NBC): It’s the series premiere of this sitcom from the

“Abby’s” (9:30 P.M., NBC): It’s the series premiere of this sitcom from the producers of “The Good


AUDITIONS

ACTORS “Macbeth,” “Antony and Cleopatra.” Mahoning Valley Players will have auditions at 6 p.m.


With ’Black Panther’ and now ’Us,’ Winston Duke is on a roll

With ‘Black Panther’ and now ‘Us,’ Winston Duke is ... By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS


Valley native’s album draws national attention

The band Wallows, which released its debut album last week to a good bit of fanfare, has a bit of


Man changes plea to guilty in Va. car attack

Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A man convicted on state murder charges in a deadly car


Congress could get Mueller report in April, Graham says

Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General William Barr has told the chairman of the Senate


Ohio Senate passes Rulli bill to improve school facilities

The bill will invest an additional $100 million for renovation and construction of school buildings.


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