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

Celebration of last mile of bike trail to D.C. next Saturday

This city is celebrating this month the completion of the final mile of the 335-mile bicycle trail link between its Golden Triangle and Washington, D.C.


Flash Mob surprises Sam Covelli for his 60th

About 50 people helped restaurant entrepreneur Sam Covelli celebrate his 60th birthday Saturday , dancing as part of a surprise Flash Mob America event at the Covelli Centre.


Domestic violence survivor to speak at shelter campaign kick-off Monday

The annual campaign kick-off for Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County, 1218 W. State St., will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday.


Dog event aims to teach proper treatment of pets

Dogs pulled their owners around Stambaugh Park, stopping here and there to give something a sniff.


Dozens race today for place in national Soap Box Derby in July

Samantha Lochrane’s very first run at the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby Saturday did not turn out the way she wanted and the 10-year old from Boardman was heartbroken.


2nd annual Riverfest offered river rides and home gardening tips

Nearly everyone who discovers an oil leak under their car will try to get the problem rectified as quickly as possible.


8 advance to Greatest junior finals

8 advance to Greatest junior finals


The line between privacy and security — where do we want it drawn?

For more than a decade now, Americans have made peace with the uneasy knowledge that someone - government, business or both - might be watching.


One killed, two seriously injured in crash on I-76 near Bailey Road today

One killed, two seriously injured in crash on I-76 near Bailey Road today Staff report One


Zallow brothers lead JFK to 3rd at state track

Zallow brothers lead JFK to 2nd at state track.


Holly Morrison, John DiRenzo set wedding date

FOWLER Fred and Bonnie Morrison of Fowler are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Holly

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Miss D'Apolito and Mr. Daltorio set July wedding

Gina-Marie D’Apolito of Boardman and Dominick Daltorio Jr. of New Middletown are engaged to be

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Tina Chicone, Michael Birsic date set in Aug.

Carmen and Janet Chicone of North Lima and Daniel and Denise Birsic of Allison Park, Pa., are

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Medley-Jewell engagement is announced

Jessica Marie Medley of Girard and Jeremy Lee Jewell of Sharon, Pa., are announcing their

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Miss McCormick, Mr. Dickinson to marry in Sept.

CANFIELD Dolus II and Melanie McCormick of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their

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Group to present Nicholas Vukmanic

Group to present Nicholas Vukmanic WARREN The Metaphysical Enlightenment Group of Trumbull


In Salem, library readies kids' programs

Encouraging kids to read for the summer, Salem Library has plans to keep them interested.


Hands-on-history open houses start next week at Arms Museum

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host free hands-on-history open houses this summer at the Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave.


50-year-old arrested in multiple stabbing

Chris Kardizes, 50, of Hall Street Northwest, was arraigned Friday in Warren Municipal Court on a felonious assault charge after police said he stabbed a 39-year-old Tod Avenue Southwest man.


Senate Republicans willing to modify bill to crack down on abusive kennel owners

The legislation could be modified as it goes through the reconciliation process


South Range senior gets on stand

It took a curse to end Jon Kenney’s curse.


Youngstownto get 6% discount on workers’ comp rate

The city is paying about $1 million less than it did a decade ago


Springfield baseball team in state final

The Tigers will play Newark Catholic for the state championship at noon on Sunday.


YSU summer construction under way

Offices, corridors and public areas in Cushwa and DeBartolo halls are being renovated


Orioles draft YSU’s Dosch

Dosch is he fourth Penguin to be drafted in the last four years.


Trumbull County wins inaugural baseball Classic

Pinch runner Logan Harrah (Newton Falls) took a walking lead from third base and sprinted home on Alec Rossi’s slow-bouncing chopper.


Mahoning Valley Ulster project needs host families

Mahoning Valley Ulster project needs host families


Perez, wife charged in pot case

The marijuana was mailed to the Perez home in his dog’s name.


Judge Krichbaum balks at sentence in plea

Man gets two and a half years for East Side chase


Youngstown cops: men ambushed on East Side

One dead, one wounded in shooting


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second consecutive


Warren Dem Mike Verich appointed to high-level state commission

The job pays $60,000 annually.


Bruins lower broom on Penguins

The Bruins won the Eastern Conference finals 4-0 and held the high-scoring Penguins to just two goals in the stunning sweep.


African American Achievers Fest continues through Sunday

The 29th annual festival began at noon Friday on Courthouse Square.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU bocce at MVR

YSU bocce at MVR youngstown The Youngstown State Penguin Club will hold the annual Debra L.


Valley roadside stands seeing rush of early business

Strawberries start the seasonal market for locally grown produce


YPD officer faces charges involving teen girl

Joe Dietz, special agent supervisor of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and investigation, speaks at a Friday press conference about the arrest and investigation of Detective Sgt. Rob Lodwick on charges he improperly used photos of a teenager he once investigated. Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley looks on at left.


Was IRS targeting limited to Ohio office?

Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional investigators are starting to see cracks in the


Agenda Sunday

Agenda Sunday Poland school board, special meeting, 1:30 p.m., 3199 Dobbins Road. AGENDA runs


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Dianne


Gunman kills 4 in California

Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. A gunman with an assault-style rifle killed four people


Obamacare disaster will soon be evident

Opinion: For years I have been writing about the failures of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) as a


Obama meets with Chinese president

Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. Opening a two-day summit, President Barack Obama drew


Sentence upheld in child porn case

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio man serving 30 years in prison in a child pornography case has


Global netizens: Don’t assume online privacy

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela News that the U.S. government has been snooping on Internet


Fastsigns hosts contest for makeover

Fastsigns hosts contest for makeover boardman Fastsigns, a graphics, visual-communications and


Suspect in kidnapping, rape of women faces 329 charges

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man accused of holding three women captive in his run-down home in


Economy adds 175K jobs; jobless rate rises to 7.6%

Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans hunted for jobs in May, and more companies filled


Oil spill started at Arcelor Mittal Warren Twp. facility

Efforts have already begun to clean spill that started Friday at Arcelor Mittal Warren


Texas woman charged in ricin-letter threats

Associated Press TEXARKANA, Texas A pregnant Texas actress who first told the FBI that her


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.99 .16 Avalon


Church anniversary

Church anniversary berlin center Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, 4626 S. Pricetown Road, will


vacation bible school

vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public


MBA info session set

MBA info session set youngstown The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown


Sex trafficking needs spotlight

Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: The use of task forces to fight methamphetamine and child


birthdays

birthdays Comedian Jerry Stiller is 86. Comedian-talk-show host Joan Rivers is 80. Actor James


Wick Street men arraigned on drug possession charges

Wick Street men arraigned on drug possession charges


Body parts to stay buried

Opinion: COLUMBUS There’s an abandoned cemetery somewhere near Cincinnati. I’ve never been there and know


LIMEX information meeting set

Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngs-town Office of Religious Education will host an


ON PARABLES

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown With insight, Scriptural references and a


meyer series Background

Speaker background: Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, who was the Meyer lecturer in 2005, is university professor


Secrecy becoming trademark of the Obama administration

Editorial: What was supposed to be a “transparent” administration is moving from frosted to downright opaque at


Years ago

Today is Saturday, June 8, the 159th day of 2013. There are 206 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Beaver Ruritan to sponsor car show

Beaver Ruritan to sponsor car show North Lima Beaver Township Ruritan hosts its Ninth Annual


Two men sentenced in separate Trumbull robberies

Two men sentenced in separate Trumbull robberies


Nadal outlasts Djokovic

Rafael Nadal will meet David Ferrer in an all-Spanish French Open final


Howland dentist indicted on 15 counts of aggravated drug trafficking

Mark D. Jones, 48, of 3164 Ridge Road in Fowler Township, a Howland dentist, has been indicted on 15 felony counts of aggravated drug trafficking dating back to 2011.


God can’t be named or defined

As Christians, we are taught that God is a trinity — God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy


Columbiana students and teachers honored

Staff report lisbon The Columbiana County Educational Service Center conducted its annual Senior


‘Night Stalker’ killer dies in prison

‘Night Stalker’ killer dies in prison LOS ANGELES Richard Ramirez, the demonic serial killer


EGCC program receives continuing accreditation

Staff report youngstown The Medical Assisting Program at Eastern Gateway Community College was


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week on these charges: Amanda Cross, 30,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Dr. Jeffrey and Erica Kempe, Canfield, girl, May 31.


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF MOUNT


Westminster students place in competition

Staff report New wilmington, pa. Students in the Westminster College “Strategic Management”


$3.7 million gift to Thiel to fund scholarships

Staff report greenville, pa. Thiel College announced that David E. Baughman, a Greenville native


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jack C. Dillon, 20, 367 Matthews Road, Boardman, and


METRO DIGEST || Truck rolls over on 11

Truck rolls over on 11 canfield The state Route 11 ramp onto U.S. Route 224 reopened after being


Hearing questions Miranda warning given to suspect in November Warren gun battle

Attorneys questioned two Warren police detectives Friday regarding the Miranda warning given to Dale Hatch, the Detroit man accused of murder during a gun battle.


Browns’ WR Gordon suspended two games

Gordon said in a statement that he used cough medicine containing codeine — a banned substance — while recovering from strep throat in February.


Austintown couple survive cancer hand-in-hand, led Relay

Gregg Melfe and wife Margie, of Austintown, each survived cancer and led the survivor's lap Friday night at the Relay for Life at Fitch High School.


Man sentenced on sex charge

Tells judge he'll stick to plea


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