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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Poland mayor quits

POLAND — Village Mayor Ruth Wilkes has resigned her position, effective Sunday and in the


Power outages follow path of storm

At its peak, Tuesday’s late afternoon storm left some 9,000 customers without power in Ohio


Testimony: Moonda misled authorities about husband's killer

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Donna Moonda, accused of arranging the Ohio Turnpike shooting death of her


Tougher language pleases council members

YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider legislation Wednesday with tougher language requiring


Mum's the word on hospitals' fallout

YOUNGSTOWN — There’s no official explanation for why talks about a joint venture for


4th suspect in Martwain Dill shooting arrested

YOUNGSTOWN — City police have arrested a fourth suspect in the November 2006 shooting death of


Analysis points to Early College changes

YOUNGSTOWN —   The Youngstown Early College Program is in need of some modification after


Community college plan hits a snag

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s community college initiative has hit a


Disabled man falls in Shenango River

SHARON, Pa. — A disabled man tumbled into the Shenango River this afternoon after his


Shooting victim is identified

YOUNGSTOWN — Police have identified a man gunned down on Ellenwood Avenue as Charles E. Allen,


OVI checkpoint set Wednesday in Trumbull County

WARREN — An Operating Vehicles Impaired checkpoint will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in


Electronics recycling set Saturday at Canfield Fairgrounds

CANFIELD — The Mahoning County commissioners’ Reuse and Recycling Division — The


Bush nominates Austintown native

YOUNGSTOWN — President Bush nominated an Austintown native to serve in his administration at


Lawsuit says girl got ants in Boardman cafeteria food

YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a Boardman High School student is seeking more than $75,000,


Rings stolen from jewelry store

BOARDMAN — A Southern Park Mall store is out about $30,000 in jewelry after three men


5 lame-duck city lawmakers headed to Nov. confab in Big Easy

YOUNGSTOWN — With about six weeks left in their terms, five outgoing city council members will


Paddling policeman gets no time

WARREN – Retired Fowler Township Police Chief James Martin has been resentenced in a case in


Prescription drug discount cards available in Salem area

SALEM — Roger Hack, president of United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County, announced


Cheap gas: $2.789 in Austintown

The cheapest gas in the area is $2.789 at the BP Dairy Mart on 1821 Mahoning Ave. in Austintown,


Applications being taken for Salvation Army camp

NEWTON FALLS — The Northeast Ohio Salvation Army is having a free camp July 25-30. The camp


Wedding plans revealed for couples

The engagement announcements for these couples can be found in today's


Silver Lining fundraiser to be July 4th event

CANFIELD — The Silver Lining Board of Directors will sell coffee, doughnuts and Gatorade at


Area Kiwanis member to attend convention

CANFIELD — Barb Smith will represent the Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County at the


Girl Scout Camp In to be held at Jacobs Field

CLEVELAND — A limited number of Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a


Candle sale to benefit patient-care fund

GREENVILLE, Pa. — The UPMC Horizon Oncology Patient Care Fund will hold a candle sale from 6


REUNIONS | Classes, families plan get-togethers

<em>Upcoming reunions are published Tuesday. Please submit information about class and family


Vindy.com News Podcast for June 19, 2007

The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, June 19, is available in the file below. Hear the day’s


SUNDAY’S GAMES

SUNDAY’S GAMES INTERLEAGUE Cleveland 5, Atlanta 2 Washington 4, Toronto 2 Texas 11,


PTA official facing charges

Money was taken over a two-year period, the PTA president says. AUSTINTOWN — The Woodside


Man to serve five years for murder

The defendant could have been sentenced to up to 21 years behind bars. YOUNGSTOWN — A Hudson


PSAC invites Gannon, Mercyhurst to be full members

C.W. Post can participate as an associate member. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania State


SCHEDULE Mahoning Valley Scrappers

JUNE Today — at Jamestown7:05 p.m. Wednesday — at Jamestown7:05 p.m. Thursday — at


Man wanted by police

Man wanted by police YOUNGSTOWN — A Sunshine Avenue man accused of starting a small fire as part


Free agent Busch has offers to consider

Hendrick Motorsports sent him packing to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —


TOD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

TOD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Time line Construction on Tod Babies’ and Children’s Hospital,


Man reports home invasion, being beaten

YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a man who moved into a house in the first block of East Philadelphia Avenue


NBA DRAFT-EARLY ENTRIES

NBA DRAFT-EARLY ENTRIES (Will be updated when the NBA makes official list available) Arron


Galaxy may have one fewer star

David Beckham is nursing an ankle injury that might delay his U.S. debut. LONDON (AP) — After


Tribe’s Lee has control of Phils

Cliff Lee was backed by Kelly Shoppach’s three-run home in a 10-1 rout. CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee


CHL Changes for 2007-08

Playoff format: Five teams from each conference will qualify for the Central Hockey League playoffs.


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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Bengals RB joins arrest parade

Quincy Wilson has been charged with disorderly conduct. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cincinnati


SteelHounds extend Kaminski deal

The coach guided the team to the playoffs in his first year. YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin Kaminski has been


Runner-up Ottawa fires GM, elevates coach to top job

John Muckler is out and Bryan Murray is in after Senators lost Stanley Cup. OTTAWA (AP) — Less


WIMBLEDON QUALIFYING

WIMBLEDON QUALIFYING Monday At Bank of England Sports Ground Roehampton, England Surface:


COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES At Rosenblatt Stadium Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination Friday,


Scrappers’ skipper going ‘back to the future’

Tim Laker will begin his career tonight where he started as a pro player. NILES — Nineteen


Tuition freeze proposed at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — For the first time in nine years, undergraduate students who live in Ohio and attend


Man shot in back on city’s South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital just after 9


MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE Mets 8, Twins 1 NEW YORK — John Maine took a three-hit shutout into the eighth


Braves’ C. Jones returns to third base, gets three hits

ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones was back at third base for the Braves on Monday night, passing the


CANFIELD CITY

CANFIELD CITY June 9 Attempted theft: The fence was cut at Miner’s Tractor Sales, 611 E. Main


Earnhardt’s team eyeing apparel pact

His line of ClimaCool wear may make it to major sporting goods retailers. While Dale Earnhardt


Tours give sneak peek into future

The new school will open this fall. AUSTINTOWN — It’s a little imposing, but in a cool kind of


Murder suspect is charged in other crimes

AUSTINTOWN — A man accused of shooting a store clerk to death in a robbery at an Auto Zone in


Officials set to vote on joint fire district resolution

Changes to the final draft will require equal contribution of money. HUBBARD — Township and


Son charged with Wellsville murder

An object found at the house, a tool, appeared to be used in the beating. WELLSVILLE — A


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE SCHEDULE Monday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games (Opening


Orioles first to fire skipper: O’s bid adieu to Perlozzo

Joe Girardi, former Marlins’ pilot, is the leading candidate to guide Orioles. BALTIMORE (AP) —


Couple assaulted at North Side traffic light

The male victim said the men dragged him from his car and assaulted him. YOUNGSTOWN — A Hubbard


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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Ragozine fires three-hitter in Simon shutout

Sugar, Rondinelli and Wharmby also posted Class B victories. STRUTHERS — Anthony Ragozine tossed a


BB Rooner’s to reopen outdoor deck for Super Nats

The owner credits the fire department with saving the building. SALEM — A bar and restaurant


LOTTERIES

LOTTERIES \OHIO Monday night drawings Pick 3, 2-5-3 Pick 4, 7-7-5-2 Rolling Cash 5, 12-13-24-


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Canfield Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.


Meet Obama for $1K Mayor to pay but wants a free rally

A YSU professor says the cost might come off as ‘snobbish.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Those living in or


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Work on Y-town mayor’s office nearly done

YOUNGSTOWN — With renovation work nearly complete, Mayor Jay Williams and his staff moved back to


DEERFIELD RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS

DEERFIELD RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS Micro sprints: 1. Ryan McAndrew, 2. Sean McAndrew, 3. Jomarie


Donna Moonda: Mastermind or naive suburban housewife?

Donna Moonda says her husband knew of her affair and was to give her a $1 million divorce


ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball

BASEBALL BABE RUTH (14-15s) Sluggers 14, Line Drive 3 — Joe Aulizia tripled and doubled. Rizer


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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Lua fires 67 for two-stroke lead

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Tiffany Lua shot a 5-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead after the first


Woods’ success in majors amazing, despite finishing second

He’s no closer to Jack Nicklaus’ record, but he’s putting himself in contention. OAKMONT, Pa. (AP)


Hospitals’ partnership still awaits signatures

The pediatric hospital at Forum Health will cease to exist June 30. YOUNGSTOWN — The proposed


NASCAR’s newest ‘Most Wanted’

NASCAR’s newest ‘Most Wanted’ Now that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has signed on with Hendrick Motorsports,


TODAY

TODAY 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Baseball: College World Series, Game 9. 5 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt)


FAST FACTS | New middle school

Austintown Middle School on Raccoon Road will open this fall. It replaces the old middle school on


Newton Falls to review gaming ordinance

Council discussed enforcing a $100 permit fee for the gaming devices. NEWTON FALLS — The


YSU

YSU Three Penguins listed by Sports Network YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State has three players


Irvine eliminates rival in longest WS contest

The 13-inning game lasted almost six hours. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Longtime friends Dave Serrano and


Councilman recalls phone call with victim

The city councilman says his friend didn’t indicate that she felt threatened. WARREN — City


ROSTER

ROSTER Mahoning Valley Scrappers PITCHERS 10 — Kyle Landis (Throws right-handed) 20 — William


JFK grad to star in shows

JFK grad to star in shows PITTSBURGH — Scott Difford, 18, a graduate of Warren’s John F. Kennedy


Malenic, Turner, Carissimi heading into bowling ‘hall’

The Greater Youngstown Bowling Association Hall of Fame dinner is July 1. YOUNGSTOWN — Robert J.


BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Sports Directions USA — showcase will be held at Flaherty Field in New Castle, June


GAME TIME Tonight

Scrappers at Jamestown Jammers First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Records: Season opener Radio: WNIO-AM


INTERLEAGUE INDIANS 10, PHILLIES 1

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Golf pushes out soccer for Argentina’s interest

For one day at least, Angel Cabrera grabbed front-page headlines. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) —


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