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

Poland officials field questions tonight about proposed levy

Residents peppered school officials with questions Wednesday evening during a forum about the five-year, 5.9-mill emergency operating levy on the Nov. 6 general election ballot.


Will Austintown man be tried a sixth time for murder?

Will Austintown man be tried a sixth time for murder?


Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for NAMII ceremony

Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for NAMII ceremony


Justices step back from Pa. court-funding dispute

Justices step back from Pa. court-funding dispute


NE Ohio man pleads guilty to crash that hurt football player

NE Ohio man pleads guilty to crash that hurt football player


Voter ID hardship stories keep emerging in Pa.

Voter ID hardship stories keep emerging in Pa.


Puerto Rico jury deliberates death-penalty case

Puerto Rico jury deliberates death-penalty case


Senegalese mark 10 years since their “Titanic”

Senegalese mark 10 years since their “Titanic” DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Ten years after one of the


ODOT work begins Thursday on I-76 exit ramp in Jackson Township

ODOT begins work on I-76 exit ramp in Jackson Township on Thursday


Ohio woman pleads guilty in burning death

Ohio woman pleads guilty in burning death


Report criticizes Pa. gas drilling enforcement

Report criticizes Pa. gas drilling enforcement


Columbus police say they've got a serial 'creeper'

Columbus police say they've got a serial 'creeper'


Pro-Romney group airs new ad in Mich., Wis.

Pro-Romney group airs new ad in Mich., Wis. NEW YORK (AP) — An independent group that supports


ESPN: NFL and regular refs close to ending lockout

ESPN: NFL and regular refs close to ending lockout


In Ohio, Romney highlights $16 trillion US debt

In Ohio, Romney highlights $16 trillion US debt WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Mitt Romney says the


Ohio State hires accomplished fundraiser

Ohio State hires accomplished fundraiser


AP: Ohio urban schools target data system

AP: Ohio urban schools target data system


Officials: Fort Hood suspect out of hospital

Officials: Fort Hood suspect out of hospital FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — An Army psychiatrist charged


New Road paving in Austintown to begin Monday

New Road paving in Austintown to begin Monday


Sister of slain Libya ambassador wants to understand his death

Sister of slain Libya ambassador wants to understand his death SEATTLE (AP) — The sister of slain


Iran's Ahmandinejad pushes new world order

Iran's Ahmandinejad pushes new world order


Police: Student shoots self at Okla. junior high

Police: Student shoots self at Okla. junior high STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Police say a student has


'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at 84

Moon River crooner Andy Williams dies at 84


NYC adding 5 new homeless shelters

NYC adding 5 new homeless shelters NEW YORK (AP) — New York City plans to open at least five new


Partial Ohio school report card data released today

Partial Ohio school report card data released today


Gov. Kasich to sign 5 bills today shoring up Ohio public pensions

Gov. Kasich to sign 5 bills today shoring up Ohio public pensions


Boy, 10, apologizes for attack on immigrant

Boy, 10, apologizes for attack on immigrant PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 10-year-old boy says he beat and


Warren church to pass out gas gift cards

Warren church to pass out gas gift cards


NJ gay couple suing over photo in campaign mailer

NJ gay couple suing over photo in campaign mailer DENVER (AP) — A gay couple from New Jersey is


Ohio welfare rolls thinner this year

Ohio welfare rolls thinner this year


Unity Day Monday in Warren

Unity Day Monday in Warren WARREN Someplace Safe’s Unity Day will be 7 p.m. Monday at Courthouse


Police: Woman talked man out of robbery

Police: Woman talked man out of robbery CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman talked an armed


Reactor operator at plant flunked alcohol test

Reactor operator at plant flunked alcohol test LIMERICK, Pa. (AP) — The Nuclear Regulatory


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., will serve a chicken


Leetonia library will show matinee


Ministry fundraiser will be Thursday


Parish will offer German revelry

Parish will offer German revelry YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., is


Banquet will honor Father Balasko & Dr. Beelen

YOUNGSTOWN The third annual Ethnic Heritage awards banquet will be at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at A La Cart


Serbian Sisters will host Night in Belgrade

YOUNGSTOWN The Circle of Serbian Sisters will have its annual Night in Belgrade on Oct. 13 at the

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Economic growth has metro Youngstown rated 14th in US

Economic data show the Youngs-town metropolitan area continues to post a strong rate of economic growth, especially compared with some other U.S. cities.


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Fitch on the defensive

Sheely, Falcons stop Canfield on road

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SCOPE to appeal revocation of license

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN SCOPE Inc. will appeal the Ohio Department of Aging


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Summer’s pain, fall’s gain for Phantoms’ Stenglein

Anyone who doubts the toughness of hockey players should have been with Youngstown Phantoms forward JT Stenglein for the worst 50 minutes of his summer vacation.

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Youngstown commission looks to hire parks consultant

The study also would determine which properties are no longer needed and would allow the commission to have a better understanding of the potential for the locations, said Robert Burke, park and recreation director, and Anthony Spano, commission chairman.

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Warren JFK boys golfers have sights set on state

By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com WARREN Warren John F. Kennedy boys golf coach Jim St. George


Boardman increases number of police officers

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees are expected to swear in two


Springfield outlasts S. Range in five sets

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Prior to the start of the season, Springfield


Appeals court upholds dismissal of tree-cutting case in Struthers

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 7th District Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld a trial


12 Valley teams in playoff chase

Staff report Five area high school football teams — Fitch, Niles, Brookfield, Crestview and


SOCCER ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other matches

BOYS Poland 2, Niles 0 POLAND Matthew Slaven scored one goal and assisted on another to lead


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Hubbard day-care center expands to fill kids’ needs

A local day-care center opened its doors Tuesday night for families looking to tour its new location.

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Dog treats, nut butters sold at Target, Trader Joe’s recalled

Akron Beacon Journal Private-label peanut butter and almond butter sold at Target, Trader Joe’s


Plans for dental clinic in Campbell fall through

Staff report campbell Plans for a $1.2 million dental clinic on McCartney Road in Campbell have


Mourners feel for Brendan Danes; lost parents in crash

Jamie and Emily Danes were killed Friday night in a car accident in Newton Township as they returned from an anniversary dinner and movie, just two days before their son's birthday party. This photo shows them after their wedding.

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Youngstown police probe 2 armed robberies

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating two separate armed robberies that took


Salvation Army takes assistance applications

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army will accept applications for Christmas assistance


Warren Conference for gardeners will feature speakers

Staff report WARREN The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will host a free public tent featuring


Appeals end for UK extremist

Associated Press LONDON He’s reviled as the one-eyed, hook-handed terror suspect so troublesome


Campaign is nice, then not again

Associated Press NEW YORK In a split-screen race for the presidency, Republican Mitt Romney and


METRO DIGEST || Votes can help out AMVETS center

Votes can help out AMVETS center STRUTHERS There are just five days left to vote for AMVETS


Fabulous ingredients

The secret for cooking up restaurant-quality dishes Family Features Making dishes worthy of a


America is something special

Opinion: America is something special As American citizens we have been given the greatest heritage ever


Boardman police arrest 2 teenagers accused in robbery

Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman police have arrested two young men in connection with a Saturday


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Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch board of education, study session at 6 p.m., regular meeting at 7:30


Man gets 15 to 30 years in baby’s death

Associated Press EBENSBURG, Pa. A western Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years


Mathematically, Pirates stay in hunt

Associated Press NEW YORK Pedro Alvarez hit his 30th homer and drove in four runs, leading Wandy


Ohio officials to study use of psychiatric drugs

Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials want to study the use of psychiatric drugs prescribed


NYC schools dispense morning-after pills

Associated Press NEW YORK It’s a campaign believed to be unprecedented in its size and


Perez, Tribe survive shaky 9th

Associated Press CHICAGO Chris Perez held on in a shaky ninth to give the Cleveland Indians a


Texas district expands corporal punishment

Associated Press SPRINGTOWN, Texas Like many schools in Texas, “spare the rod and spoil the


Fall for a tea party this season

Family Features Looking for a new way to entertain this year? Try a tea party. A seasonal soir e


Obama: Rhetoric vs. record

Opinion: Many voters will be comparing Mitt Romney with Barack Obama between now and election day. But what


Trumbull sheriff’s office gives records to ethics panel

Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has turned over a personnel file and


iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Sept. 24 list these as the top five singles:

iTunes’ official music charts for the week ending Sept. 24 list these as the top five singles:


newsmakers

newsmakers Iran boycotts Oscar race to protest film LOS ANGELES Iran is boycotting the Oscars.


Actress takes it one day at a time

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Bonnie Franklin, who starred in the sitcom “One


Chinese trade dilemma

Opinion: Chinese trade dilemma Kansas City Star: The recent back-and-forth between President Barack Obama


‘Sesame Street’ Elmo aims older in new show segments

Associated Press NEW YORK Elmo will be carrying a new tune on “Sesame Street.” Several,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.62 —.04 Avalon


Farmers affected by drought can defer some taxes

Staff report WASHINGTON, D.C. The Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday that farmers and


Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce and


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 26, the 270th day of 2012. There are 96 days left in the year.


Romney living in Fantasyland

Opinion: WASHINGTON In Mitt Romney’s Fantasyland version of the American Dream, all it takes to succeed in


Man who tore Bible referred to trial

Man who tore Bible referred to trial CAIRO Egyptian prosecutors referred to trial Tuesday a


Tough test for Browns

Associated Press BEREA Once he’s handed the ball on Thursday night, Trent Richardson knows


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joshua and Kelly Wiles, Berlin Center, girl, Sept. 23.


Educating the audience or exploitation Robin for ratings?

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK “Good Morning America” cameras were there last


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cory L. Bowser, 25, of Johnstown, Pa., and Tara A.


Report: Budget cuts to geological survey wind up costing money

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A report claims that budget cuts to the Ohio


Safe Surrender days were a success in Mahoning County

Editorial: More than 200 people got a fresh start here last week. All they had to do was walk into First


Who cares about Romney’s taxes?

Opinion: Did anyone think the release of Mitt Romney’s tax returns would satisfy Democrats and make them


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NFL upholds Seattle’s hotly disputed victory

The NFL put its stamp of approval on the still- smoldering outcome of the Green Bay-Seattle game: Wrong call.

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Oddly enough | Dog quickly takes in, nurses stray kitten in Minn.

A Minnesota woman says she was shocked when her small dog began caring for an abandoned kitten, then started producing milk and nursing the fuzzy gray stray to health.


Attitude is style cue from West Coast

Associated Press Style looks a little different when it comes through a Hollywood lens, and


Don’t ignore poor

Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Mitt Romney’s been assailed for his ugly comments about the 47 percent of


Decline in jobless rate has down side

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite job growth officially ending the


OSU getting back to its element

Associated Press COLUMBUS Through four games and four victories, Ohio State’s defense has faced


Consumers more confident in economy

Consumers more confident in economy WASHINGTON Americans are growing more confident in the


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Plenty of V2 plates

I’m up for any challenge in the Valley from chefs who can’t help but show off their skill and appreciation for big eaters. V2’s executive chef, Brian Lowther, didn’t waste any time getting a variety of dishes in front of me for this taste.

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prep football computer ratings

DIVISION I Region 1 — 1. Cle. St. Ignatius (5-0) 12.2816, 2. Lakewood St. Edward (5-0) 12.2697, 3.


“modern family” (9 p.m., abc): Now that Gloria (Sofia Vergara) is preggers on

“modern family” (9 p.m., abc): Now that Gloria (Sofia Vergara) is preggers on “Modern Family,”


Successful suds

Successful suds The Brooklyn Brewery, an early leader of the American craft beer revolution,


birthdays

birthdays Actor Philip Bosco is 82. Actress Donna Douglas (“The Beverly Hillbillies”) is 80.


Hamburger history

Hamburger history Downey, Calif., is home of the oldest operating McDonald’s. The town’s biggest


Obama urges world’s leaders to reject extremism

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Confronting global tumult and Muslim anger, President Barack


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