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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.
Angels facilitates long distance cat reunion
Angels for Animals facilitates long distance cat reunion with Florida owner
Stories published March 28, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man accused of slinging knife at pregnant girlfriend
Man accused of slinging knife at pregnant girlfriend
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.
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.
'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.
Governor: 11-cent deal reached with Ohio House on gas tax
Governor: 11-cent deal reached with Ohio House on gas tax
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.
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
Two East football players sign with Hocking College
Two East football players sign with Hocking College
UPDATE | Boardman High youth, 17, accused of having gun on bus
Call specifically asked parents not to post to social media about the incident
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
The Vindys swing for the fence with ‘Are You Ready’
The Vindys swing for the fence with ‘Are You Ready’
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.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
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
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.