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

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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

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