TOP HEADLINES
Rowan Sweeney murder case could be delayed
By: Ed Runyan
YOUNGSTOWN — The time needed to evaluate cellphone information appears to be the biggest question mark over when trials can start for men accused in the death of 4-year-old Rowan Sweeney. Attorney Lou DeFabio, who represents defendant Brandon ...
March 31, 2023
'Grandstanding' delays refinancing
By: David Skolnick
YOUNGSTOWN — A lone councilwoman, accused by her fellow members of "grandstanding," was able to stop the legislative body from approving an ordinance to restructure a loan to the owner of the downtown DoubleTree by Hilton hotel to be repaid ...
March 31, 2023
Mayor talks of social services, housing, more in State of City
By: David Skolnick
YOUNGSTOWN — In his annual State of the City, Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said he wants more of a focus on social services, growing the affordable housing stock and increasing business opportunities. “We’re moving in the right ...
March 31, 2023
SPORTS
Lakeview sneaks past South Range
By: Joel Whetzel
BEAVER TOWNSHIP — Perhaps looking for a bit of spark in the lineup, Lakeview head coach Cam Carson opted to return centerfielder Andrew McRoberts to the leadoff role after he began the season further down the lineup. In his first game back ...
March 31, 2023
Youngstown State coach Jerrod Calhoun’s salary increases to $300K
By: Joel Whetzel
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State men’s basketball coach Jerrod Calhoun will make $300,000 in annual base compensation moving forward, according to his contract extension which was obtained by the Tribune Chronicle through a FOIA request. The ...
March 31, 2023
Poland tops Hubbard, 8-2, earns 1st win on new field
By: Neel Madhavan
POLAND — The new softball field at Poland has been a long time in the making. Up until 2008, the Bulldogs had played on the school campus, but since then Poland has played its softball games at nearby North Elementary. A few years ago, the ...
March 31, 2023