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Loney Named Partner
In 1992, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim selected Pittsburgh Penguins forward Troy Loney in the NHL expansion draft. Going from a two-time Stanley Cup champion to captain of an expansion team in the Sunbelt was one of the bigger challenges of Loney’s 15-year NHL career. Thursday, Loney accepted another hockey challenge as he and his wife, Aafke, became equal partners with Bruce Zoldan in owning the five-year-old USHL franchise that has struggled to draw fans and has no assured future past April.
Wrangling Regulations
Poland Township Trustee Bob Lidle discusses the rules and regulations regarding fracking in Ohio.
Lowellville Quake
The residents of of Poland Township may have been shaken, but they remain unstirred by recent allegations that hydraulic fracturing may be causing the quakes.
The Ethics of Ecology vs. Economy
Poland Township Trustee Bob Lidle discusses whether the ecological impact is worth the economic increase.
Just the Ticket
Bob Hannon of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley tells Ed Puskas how people can purchase tickets to the upcoming event featuring Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam at The Lake Club.
Annika's Interests
Bob Hannon of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley talks with Ed Puskas about Annika Sorenstam's current career away from golf.
Meeting Jack Nicklaus
Ed Puskas and Bob Hannon of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley talk about their excitement in getting to meet Jack Nicklaus.
The Main Event
Bob Hannon of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley joins Ed Puskas to discuss their upcoming event at The Lake Club with golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam.
The Wild Rover
Ted Miller and Bill Lewis of the County Mayo Irish Band play a rendition of "The Wild Rover".
Paddy and the Bricks
Ted Miller and Bill Lewis of the County Mayo Irish Band play a rendition of "Paddy and the Bricks".
Black Velvet Band
Ted Miller and Bill Lewis of the County Mayo Irish Band play a rendition of "Black Velvet Band".
Banjo Medley
Bill Lewis of the County Mayo Irish Band plays a medley on his four string banjo. Ted Miller accompanies him on the bodhrán.
Breaking Band
With so many bands breaking up after only a handful of years, Louie b. Free asks Ted Miller and Bill Lewis how they've kept the act together for so long.
County Mayo Schedule
Ted Miller and Bill Lewis of the County Mayo Irish Band discuss their scheduled appearances for the 2014 St. Patricks Day.
Never a Brawl Moment
While Bill and Ted have had some excellent Irish adventures, they've managed to stay out of anything too rowdy. Their musical equipment, on the other hand, has gotten into the action on at least one occasion, including Bill's violin and a certain microphone that lowered the boom.
When the Boys Come Rollin' Home
Ted Miller and Bill Lewis of the County Mayo Irish Band play a rendition of "When the Boys Come Rollin' Home".
One Time Landmark Closes
Liberty police, fire and the state fire marshal are at The Rodeway Inn on Belmont Avenue. Fire Investigator Ron Stauffer said the owner, Indira Periyasamy, voluntarily relinquished her operating license to the department of commerce. The liquor license for the establishment under Aswin Ganapathy - believed to be her husband - was also pulled.
Man Arrested after Standoff
Police yanked a man wanted on drug warrants out of a furnace duct Thursday after a standoff of more than two hours at a South Side home. Phillip Johnson, no age given, of Youngstown, was taken into custody by U.S. marshals after the standoff at the 147 E. Marion Ave. home. Members of the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team, along with marshals and Youngstown police, were serving a search warrant at the home as part of a drug investigation and were at the home about 4 p.m., said Youngstown police Detective Sgt. John Elberty, who heads up the CRT unit.
Giving a Voice to Local Farms
Elsa Higby discusses what brought her back to Youngstown Ohio and surprises Louie b. Free with her impressive a capella performance.