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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown firefighters reject contract proposal over health care
The city’s firefighters union overwhelmingly rejected a three-year contract even though it included salary increases for its members for the first time in five years.
20 Federal Place going up for sale again
After failing to get an offer to buy its 20 Federal Place downtown office building, the city is putting it up for sale again.
Want to fly to Florida from Youngstown this month? Now you can
The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is flying high as business has improved enough to provide year-round travel to Florida.
Austintown schools unveils new room to help kids calm down, improve learning
School officials unveiled the district’s new sensory room Thursday during an open house.
YSU enrollment better than expected, but still down
Youngstown State University’s final fall enrollment is 844 fewer students than in the 2013 fall semester, but it’s an improvement over this fall’s preliminary number.
Austintown panel recommends zone change near racino
Austintown Zoning Commission has sent a recommendation to the Austintown trustees for final approval to rezone four parcels of land from residential to business-professional services.
Ex-Youngstown cop charged in disappearance of $2M
A Canfield man who once was a Youngstown police officer is under investigation by the federal government for mail fraud.
Struthers downtown improving, one project at a time
Project by project, the city is literally brightening up its downtown.
Ex-Youngstown law director quickly resigns from Cleveland Heights post
Former Youngstown Law Director Anthony Farris resigned as Cleveland Heights law director only four months after he was hired.
3rd provost candiate had to decide if he wanted to be cutter or grower
The third of four provost finalists to visit Youngstown State University emphasized his journey to become the person he is today.
UPDATE | Fast-food protesters cuffed at higher-pay rallies
UPDATE | Fast-foot protesters cuffed at higher-pay rallies
Bonamase brothers get prison terms in tax-evasion case
Bonamase brothers get prison terms in tax-evasion case
NY health authorities investigate Joan Rivers’ case
NY health authorities investigate Joan Rivers’ case
Kasich raises another $1.1M toward re-election bid
Kasich raises another $1.1M toward re-election bid
Ohio man's 911 call describes finding wife, sons shot
Ohio man's 911 call describes finding wife, sons shot
Ohio police upset at treatment of teen in ice bucket challenge
Ohio police upset at treatment of teen in ice bucket challenge
Democratic executive committee to meet, consider issues
Democratic executive committee to meet, consider issues
Ohio man charged with killing 4 in different homes
Ohio man charged with killing 4 in different homes
Lake Milton police officer faces domestic-violence charges
Lake Milton police officer faces domestic-violence charges
Burglar gets TVs and necklace from Liberty apartment
Burglar gets TVs and necklace from Liberty apartment
Ga. dad charged with murder in tot's hot-car death
Ga. dad charged with murder in tot's hot-car death
Mahoning commissioners complete port authority board
Mahoning commissioners complete port authority board
Thefts reported from Victoria's Secret in Boardman
Thefts reported from Victoria's Secret in Boardman
9-year-old Ohio boy arrested for having airsoft gun
9-year-old Ohio boy arrested for having airsoft gun
Prosecutor links Ohio judge's decision to 2 deaths
Prosecutor links Ohio judge's decision to 2 deaths
Golf outing will benefit McKinney of Lordstown
Friends and family are working to help a leukemia patient.
Cub Scout Round-Ups look for new members
Cub Scout membership Round-Ups take place when school begins in the fall.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Joseph Jr. and JoAnn (Stryczny) Ventresco of Mantua, Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter, Perri
Bingo is canceled
Bingo is canceled YOUNGSTOWN Holy Apostles Parish’s Friday Night Bingo at Aut Mori Hall, 563 N.
Some fear auto industry returning to bad habits
Vehicle discounts have risen 5.5 percent from a year ago.
Canfield wins on Boardman’s short, narrow field
To a player, the Canfield High girls soccer team might tell you not much went right Wednesday evening at Spartan Stadium. But it was enough.
Weathersfield injection well owner says shut-down could hurt Valley industry
Two brine-injection wells on state Route 169 implicated in a Sunday-afternoon 2.1-magnitude earthquake
Sherrod Brown seeks standard rules for investigating baby deaths
Brown touted the legislation at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley
Mooney, Perry want to return to glory
When Chris Perry stands in front of his mirror in his soccer uniform, he notices one thing in particular: his shoes.
Cruze sales down for the month, up for the year
Cruze sales were down for the month of August by 2 percent, but up more than 3 percent for the year.
Boardman grad Linsley gets first start tonight
There’s a pretty good chance that rookie center Corey Linsley won’t be overmatched physically when he makes his first career start tonight for the Green Bay Packers.
Scalzo: Wolford extension good for both sides
A one-year deal allows YSU and Eric Wolford a chance to revisit things after the season.
YSU provost candidate shares possibilities for 'learner-centric models'
During the second round of interviews with final candidates in the provost search at Youngstown State University, candidate Graham Glynn of Mercy College shared his vision for creating a learner-centric model at the university.
Students awarded bikes for achievement at Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown
As the 2013-14 school year rolled along, 15-year-old Ray Dees’ grades climbed from C’s in math and world history to A’s.
Local Jewish film festival to feature 3 film screenings
Staff report The 2014 Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Jewish Community
Tribe’s Salazar scatters eight hits in shutting out Tigers
Carlos Santana hit a two-run homer in the first off Justin Verlander (12-12).
Top Hat plans music event as fundraiser
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Top Hat Productions will present an evening of acoustic rock ’n’ roll
Social media propels Jakubi
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com These days the music industry is moving at a frenetic
Strongman competition, pig roast set for Saturday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A strongman competition and pig roast will take place Saturday at the
Disappearance of Youngstown credit cards prompts change in security protocol
Mayor wants a more formal policy
Social Distortion's new wave of fans
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com These days, Social Distortion singer Mike Ness may not be
Trumbull officials discuss ways to cope with higher salt costs
Some of the same measures that got Trumbull County road departments through the end of last winter may become common at the start of winter this year.
Youngstown firefighters to get annual pay raises in 3-year deal
City council will vote Friday to approve the contract
Boardman Park Historical Village gets new addition
Boardman Park Historical Village gets new addition
Mud challenge to benefit kids' hospital
Chad Macek of Hubbard helps out Rick Courtney as he tries to climb “Da Wall,” a half-pipe on the Burner. The Burner, a seven-mile mud run with 30 natural and man-made obstacles, bills itself as “Ohio’s toughest seven miles.” Registration continues for the benefit for Akron Children’s Hospital.
Peonies looking dull?
Peonies looking dull? It has been months since they displayed their beautiful blooms. Many peonies
Sam’s fledgling NFL career takes a detour from St. Louis to Dallas
Michael Sam waded through a crowd of reporters and was settling in front of yet another bank of cameras when someone asked if this was what it was like in St. Louis.
oddly enough
oddly enough Thief offers to pay for pilfered nugget ANCHORAGE, Alaska A man suspected of
Tips of evergreens browning?
Tips of evergreens browning? Winter damage should have been pruned away, and new growth should be
Youngstown police nab 3 on drug charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police charged three men with possession of drugs and drug
How to get fall garden mums through our winters
By Eric Barrett OSU Extension educator As soon as September arrives, the mum craze begins. The
SPORTS DIGEST || Reese commits to The College of Wooster
Reese commits to The College of Wooster Youngstown Cardinal Mooney’s McKenzie Reese has
Car-seat checks
Car-seat checks BOARDMAN Technicians from Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley and Safe
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Man stabs himself, dies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police say a man who stabbed himself inside a West Side home Wednesday
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: After Hours, 9
President condemns Russian aggression
Obama calls Ukraine ‘a moment of testing’ for West Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia President
newsmakers
newsmakers Miss America pageant contestants arrive ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Miss America is back in
Cardinals finish sweep of suddenly fading Bucs
Peter Bourjos had no trouble calling the 310th hit in his big league career the biggest.
party on plaza
party on plaza Jakubi, a band from Australia, headlines event set downtown Friday. C7
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Sound of Music” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, directed by Jim McKim, New
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Identical (PG) The lives of identical twin brothers separated at birth
Passenger recalls dispute over reclining airline seat
Associated Press NEW YORK The businessman whose dispute with a fellow airline passenger over a
It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how long you play the game
Editorial: About 400 years ago, Shakespeare wrote that the quality of mercy was such that it blessed both he
The West’s best response to IS
Opinion: Miami Herald: The most horrifying aspect of the execution of freelance journalist Steven Sotloff is
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
In the huddle | Area players in the NFL
Atlanta Falcons Sean Baker, S, Canfield — practice squad Baltimore Ravens John Simon, LB,
No Hyde, no problem for Buckeyes
Ohio State is utilizing three players to replace Carlos Hyde’s production.
TWENTY ONE PILOTS For band, mix makes sound sense
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun has a hard time
Hospital staff in Africa exposed to Ebola
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C The hospital in Liberia where three American aid workers got
Steelers’ Pouncey working himself into shape
Maurkice Pouncey turned to face the cameras, his elaborately tattooed chest already covered in a fine sheen of sweat.
Ground covers can be invasive
Q. What are my alternatives for a non- invasive ground cover after removing my English ivy? John
Obama’s leadership herky-jerky
Opinion: WASHINGTON The word of the day is herky-jerky, which is a polite way of saying erratic. And
Perry hams it up
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Lawyers will tell you that any good prosecutor could persuade a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, 2.65, 24.95 .07 Avalon
East Liverpool City Hospital nurses to vote on proposal
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL East Liverpool City Hospital has reached a tentative agreement with
September is perfect month to seed your yard Grow a new lawn
If you are ready to plant a new lawn, the September is your best choice.
Time to scrap current tax code developed by greedy politicians
Opinion: Time to scrap current tax code developed by greedy politicians Corporations are beating a path to
ACOUSTIC JAM
ACOUSTIC JAM When: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. What: Bring an instrument or just come to listen to music.
Landowner sues township over ‘wrongful interference’
A landowner has sued Ellsworth Township, alleging ‘wrongful interference’ with his property rights.
METRO DIGEST || Hubbard man charged with abusing dog
Cruelty to animals HUBBARD A man is charged with cruelty to animals after people told police
BUSINESS DIGEST ||Hess dividend declared
Dividend declared NEW YORK The board of directors of Hess Corp. on Wednesday declared a regular
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