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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Reports: LeBron, Riley meet; no decision yet
The meeting took place more than two weeks after James opted out of his contract.
Former New Orleans mayor gets 10-year prison sentence
Former New Orleans mayor gets 10-year prison sentence
Ohio State prez: Athletics is just one of many successes
OSU prez says athletics is just one of many successes
City school board gives Hathorn a 'satisfactory' rating
City school board gives Hathorn a 'satisfactory' rating
Board meeting set Thursday for Cardinal Joint Fire District
Board meeting set Thursday for Cardinal Joint Fire District
Pa. sub teacher charged with having sex with 2 students
Pa. sub teacher charged with having sex with 2 students
Ohio casino dealer charged for giving tips to customers
Ohio casino dealer charged for giving tips to customers
Ellsworth Twp. Zoning Commission meeting is Thursday
Ellsworth Twp. Zoning Commission meeting is Thursday
Suspect arrested in shooting of Toledo car dealer
Suspected arrested in shooting of Toledo car dealer
UPDATE | Belinky sentenced to house arrest, community service
Belinky sentenced to house arrest, community service
Cleanup and power restoration moving forward in tornado area
Cleanup and power restoration moving forward in tornado area

Miss Faierson, Dr. Harkey set Aug. 30 nuptials
Jennifer Brooke Faierson and Dr. Paul Peter Harkey are engaged, her parents are announcing.
Akron Children's named 'Most Wired' hospital for 2014
Akron Children's named 'Most Wired' hospital for 2014
F.N.B. chooses Pittsburgh as corporate headquarters
F.N.B. chooses Pittsburgh as corporate headquarters
Farrell, Pa., man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Farrell, Pa., man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Struthers Chair and Tent Rental fundraiser is Saturday
Struthers Chair and Tent Rental fundraiser is Saturday
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly
Harry Meshel to recall a lifetime of memories
A retired Ohio senator from the Valley will share his memories.

Local pols: 2016 RNC in Cleveland will benefit all of NE Ohio
The Republican National Committee’s decision to have its 2016 convention in Cleveland will not only showcase that city, but all of Northeast Ohio and the entire state to the rest of the country, local politicians say.

Ejection, pitching spark Creekside victory
Creekside collected 14 hits and got a solid performance on the mound from Gino DiVincenzo for a 10-2 victory.
Holy Ground March: Participation by all needed to reclaim Youngstown
About 50 people participated in the walk. An outreach rally followed.
Reports: LeBron to meet with Riley today
In another summer of NBA Free Agent Frenziness, if LeBron James knows where he will be playing next season, he still isn’t saying.
Crosscutters dominate Scrappers
The loss was the Scrappers’ fifth straight, and 10th in their last 13 games. They are now 3-11 at home.
Ribbon-cutting marks new beginning for Northside Medical Center
Another 28,000 square feet of the hospital was updated.
Mahoning elections board redistricting map keeps all Youngstown council members
The mayor is ‘generally comfortable with this proposal’
Boardman wins LL Intermediate title
The first local Little League team has punched its ticket to a state tournament this summer.
Trumbull Dems face deadline to replace Commissioner Paul Heltzel
Those who worked closest with Paul Heltzel at the Trumbull County commissioners office are still reeling from his sudden death June 30, but there’s a deadline to meet in mid-August to replace him.
Fitch's Mahone no longer enrolled at Notre Dame
Attorney James Gentile said he hopes to get the felony charges against Mahone reduced to misdemeanors before a July 23 preliminary hearing.
Phillip K. Jones jazz quartet in concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Phillip K. Jones Quartet will return to the Tyler History Center,
Starship, Slaughter, Iris at Quaker Steak
Jefferson Starship, Donnie Iris and Slaughter will be the headliners at Quaker Steak & Lube’s second annual Lube-A-Palooza Music Festival.

Old World ambience
Recipes at Italian Village Pizza have been handed down from family members.
Convicted probate judge Belinky to be sentenced today
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is recommending probation
YSU players contend in Ohio Amateur
Brandon Pluchinsky (72) and Dominic Carano (72) were three shots back. Trevor Jones (74) is five back.
Brantley, Swisher help Tribe beat Yankees
Michael Brantley homered and had three RBIs, Nick Swisher hit a go-ahead two-run shot.
Berendt sentenced to prison in child-sexual-abuse case
A mistrial on a charge of raping a 6-year-old girl was declared in 2008.
Youngstown Postal center to operate at least through Jan. 2015
Tuesday was not the last day of sorting at the Youngstown mail and processing distribution center, despite rumors to the contrary.
Rusu sworn in as probate judge
Judge Robert Rusu, an independent candidate, faces Democrat Susan Maruca in the Nov. 4 election.
Trumbull Fair SCHEDULE
The 2014 Trumbull County Fair officially runs Tuesday through Sunday at the county fairgrounds on

Severe weather blows through Valley, tornado confirmed
A house had an entire side blown off, and damage to the roof caused ceilings to cave into the home on the 9300 block of Akron-Canfield Road in Ellsworth Township Tuesday afternoon. The storm went through the townships of Ellsworth and Canfield as well as the city of Canfield.
N. Korea again fires projectiles into sea
N. Korea again fires projectiles into sea SEOUL, South Korea North Korea launched two
One of Napa's finest portfolios
One of Napa’s finest portfolios Clos Du Val winery has been making fantastic wines on the
newsmakers
newsmakers Stevie Nicks joining ‘The Voice’ as adviser LOS ANGELES Stevie Nicks is joining
Blacks in America have been hurt by all the pampering
Opinion: Back in the heyday of the British Empire, a man from one of the colonies addressed a London
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.00 .03 Avalon
ASK MR. KNOW IT ALL
Q. From time to time in a Western TV show or movie, the bad guys hide out in Robbers Roost. Is this
Can fiscally-challenged Niles ward off takover by the state?
Editorial: In 1980, Niles claimed the dubious distinction of becoming the first city in Ohio to fall under
"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," the second film in the rebooted franchise, opens in
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” the second film in the rebooted franchise, opens in theaters
Going after drug-using moms
Opinion: The Post-Intelligencer, Paris, Tenn.: Facing what has been called an epidemic of drug- dependent
Make summer sizzle with kabobs
Family Features Kabobs are a simple way to enjoy many of your favorite fresh flavors in a single
Miami duo on sex charges
Miami immediately dismissed both from the Hurricanes team and suspended them as students.
Republican party panel taps Cleveland for '16 convention
Associated Press WASHINGTON Cleveland won the unanimous backing of a Republican National
oddly enough
oddly enough Farmer loses cellphone, gets it back 8 months later TULSA, Okla. Oklahoma farmer
Dutch captain battling stomach ailment
Dutch captain and all-time top scorer Robin van Persie is in doubt for the World Cup semifinal against Argentina after succumbing to a stomach problem.
Israel launches assault on Gaza Strip targets
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel on Tuesday launched its largest offensive in the Gaza Strip in
Chevy Cruze tops list for new car sales
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze was the top selling new car for area dealerships in June, with 240 sold, according to the Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio Inc report released Tuesday.
Valley burger makers ready for battle
Valley burger makers ready for battle Ten of the best Valley burger restaurants the guyz have
birthdays
birthdays Actor Brian Dennehy is 76. Actor Richard Roundtree is 72. Actor Chris Cooper is 63. TV
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Four Square Block Watch, 6 p.m., Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 6464 Lakewood
Legalize fireworks to save Ohioans from being liars
Opinion: Legalize fireworks to save Ohioans from being liars I am the father of four boys, the youngest
Warrant issued
Warrant issued WARREN A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Geovanny Davila, 29, of Fifth
Argentina coach: Messi is the best
Normally a reserved man who avoids hype, Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella isn’t shy about declaring Lionel Messi to be the best player in the world.
USHL releases 2014-15 regular season dates
USHL releases 2014-15 regular season dates The United States Hockey League released the regular
BUSINESS DIGEST || Cold Stone Creamery in Boardman to close
Cold Stone Creamery in Boardman to close boardman The Cold Stone Creamery in Boardman will close
Papi set to make his pro debut with Scrappers
Papi was the 38th player selected overall in the June draft.
Wong walk-off beats Pirates
Rookie Kolten Wong gave the St. Louis Cardinals their second straight game-winning ninth-inning home run.
Watchdog: Retaliation claims jump at VA
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal investigative agency is examining 67 claims of retaliation
METRO DIGEST || Fake watch probe
Fake-watch probe BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a report that a man sold a fake
Germany overwhelms porous Brazilian defense
Germany poured in the goals Tuesday to hand Brazil its heaviest World Cup loss ever with an astounding 7-1 rout in the semifinals that stunned the host nation.
In-home care company opens in Boardman
The recent opening of an in-home care company in Boardman will mean the employment of 45-55 employees by the end of the year.
Tsarnaev seemed normal after bombing, ex-roommate says
Associated Press BOSTON Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev did not seem nervous

An American Burger in Europe
Four years ago, I had given up on finding an excellent European burger.