TOP HEADLINES
Patriotic singer finds her niche in country
By: Andy Gray
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is one of a series of Saturday profiles of area residents and their stories. To suggest a profile, contact features editor Burton Cole at bcole@tribtoday.com or metro editor Marly Reichert at mreichert@tribtoday.com ...
May 8, 2021
Ryan seeks earmarks for Valley
By: David Skolnick
With the return of earmarks, also known as pork barrel spending, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is asking for money for projects for various Mahoning Valley organizations, including Mercy Health-Youngstown, Mahoning County High School, Gleaners Food Bank ...
May 8, 2021
Poland school board picks Hockenberry as new chief
By: Ashley Fox
POLAND — A new superintendent has been named for the Poland Local School District. In an announcement made Friday on the district’s website, Craig Hockenberry has been selected and will be formally hired during a special board of ...
May 8, 2021
SPORTS
Each area fishing hole has its own personality
By: By Jack Wollitz
Mention a lake to people who fish and they immediately see a mental picture whether they even realize their brain is sketching it. The places we fish share many similarities, but each also is unique. They have different names, different ...
May 8, 2021
Surgery has Perez out for at least 2 months
By: By Tom Withers
CLEVELAND — A tiny crack in Roberto Perez’s finger has turned into a large problem for the Indians. Cleveland’s two-time Gold Glove catcher will miss at least two months after surgery Friday on a fractured right ring finger. There is no ...
May 8, 2021
Slumping Pirates stopped by Cubs
By: By Matt Carlson
CHICAGO — Zach Davies allowed five hits in seven scoreless innings, Rex Brothers got his first save in eight years and the Chicago Cubs held on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Friday, extending their winning streak to four. Joc ...
May 8, 2021