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Downtown Youngstown holiday events postponed

YOUNGSTOWN — Two downtown events scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of expected poor weather conditions. The America 250 First Fridays, which was to take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday along North Phelps Street and West Federal Street, was postponed because of ...

Transfer newcomers hoping to ‘prove their worth’ at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — With 13 newcomers to the team this year, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team finds itself with a roster of players from a variety of different schools, corners of the country and even from around the world. They each bring different attributes and skillsets to the ...

Woman injured in altercation, shooting in Hubbard

HUBBARD -- The Hubbard Police Department continues to investigate a domestic violence altercation that escalated into a shooting Thursday at a residence in the 300 block of Parish Avenue. Officers were contacted by a woman who reported she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend and ...

Wollitz: Catching smallies remains an ‘unforgettable’ delight

It is noteworthy that my favorite fish these days is one I had never caught until I had already logged more than a dozen species on my catch list. Toward twilight on a long, hot early July day, I tossed a tiny Roostertail spinner toward the head of a long run on a wide creek, engaged the reel ...

Guardians beat White Sox on Brayan Rocchio walk-off HR

CLEVELAND — Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central. Cleveland (46-42) rallied from a ...

Fourth of July weekend events in Valley

A variety of events are taking place throughout the Mahoning Valley to celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th birthday. FRIDAY CANFIELD — A fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, concessions and activities for ...