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

Valley Families tell of addicts lost, and helped

Cassandra West, 19, of Boardman tried to get help. Donny LoGiudice, 28, of Boardman tried, too.


Marijuana proposal places one testing facility in Mahoning County

A proposal to legalize marijuana in Ohio for medical and personal use, which would place one of at least five regional marijuana-testing facilities in Mahoning County, has local college and university officials scratching their heads.


Soft market causes steep decline in earnings for Vallourec

French steel-pipe maker Vallourec said Wednesday its first-quarter sales saw a drop of 17.2 percent from the first quarter of 2014, as the sharp decline in oil prices continues to impact companies that serve the oil and gas industry.


ACTION calls for public forum with Youngstown BOE

A religious-based community group wants the city school board to participate in a community meeting about the future of the city school district with the pending departure of Superintendent Connie Hathorn.


Neighbors rescue elderly Youngstown woman from fire

Margaret Beverly saw the flames next to her home on North Garland Avenue and Valley Street, but that was about all.


Youngstown council approves insurance changes, including deductibles

City council approved significant changes today to employee health insurance, including having workers pay medical deductibles for the first time and giving options as to cost and coverage of various plans.


Recipes of Youngstown tasting event is Saturday

Recipes of Youngstown tasting event is Saturday


Former ‘Idol’ singer Casey Abrams to sing at racino lounge

Former ‘Idol’ singer Casey Abrams to sing at racino lounge


Vallourec sales numbers tank as oil and gas markets implode

Vallourec sales numbers tank as oil and gas markets implode


Man jailed after high speed chase

Man jailed after high speed chase


Woman jailed for aggravated arson after starting fire

Woman jailed for aggravated menacing


Trumbull commissioners won't seek sales tax hike – for now

Trumbull commissioners won't seek sales tax hike – for now


Bill would require a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot

Bill would require a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot


Appalachian Regional Commission tours America Makes and YBI

Appalachian Regional Commission tours America Makes and YBI


Worker was cooked with pounds of Bumble Bee tuna

Worker was cooked with pounds of Bumble Bee tuna


Orchestra director will be commencement speaker

Orchestra director will be commencement speaker


jewelry burglar, heroin addict gets four years in prison

jewelry burglar, heroin addict gets four years in prison


Eastern Gateway Community College wins Exemplary Board/CEO Award

Eastern Gateway Community College wins Exemplary Board/CEO Award


City heroin dealer gets year in prison

City heroin dealer gets year in prison


Tennessee Gas plans compressor station in Mahoning County

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co. LLC has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to authorize a project that would include the construction of a compressor plant in the county.


Poland voters to decide November bond for new K-5th, middle school buildings

Plan is similar to Option 2 presented at March 2 town hall meeting


Trumbull judge hears arguments for and against opening records in juvenile’s murder case

Judge Sandra Stabile Harwood will decide soon whether to keep the records in Larosa’s murder case closed to the public.


49 former employees sue MYCAP

The plaintiffs are suing MYCAP for the paid time off they say they were entitled to upon separation.


Kirk Gibson diagnosed with Parkinson’s

The former NL MVP won World Series titles with the Dodgers and Tigers.


‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’: A guide to the newcomers

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BURBANK, Calif. It was in the editing suite that “Avengers:


Pletcher again has multiple horses in Derby

In the unpredictable world of horse racing, Todd Pletcher is as steady and predictable as they come.


Justices hear arguments on gay marriage

By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com WASHINGTON Walking up the marble steps and into the


TONY NOMINEES

By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK The musicals “An American in Paris” and “Fun Home”


RECORD REVIEWS

Built to Spill Album: “Untethered Moon” Grade: B On the lead track of Built to Spill’s latest


Belmont Avenue home to new Comfort Suites

Progress is being made on the construction of an 86-room Comfort Suites along Belmont Avenue in Liberty.


New program proposed to target suspensions

The program proposed by D & E Counseling Center would include home visits to families


Former Niles treasury clerk ordered to serve six months in county jail, repay $142,772

Phyllis J. Wilson, who stole $142,772 over 4 1/2 years as Niles assistant treasurer, to serve six months in the Trumbull County jail.


Stigma of drug addiction can be as powerful as addiction itself

Stigma of drug addiction can be as powerful as addiction itself


YSU to face No. 1 USC in regional

The YSU women’s tennis team will need to bring its A game — and its sunscreen — for the NCAA regionals.


White Sox, Orioles will play in front of empty seats

In addition, Baltimore’s Friday-to-Sunday series against Tampa Bay was shifted from Camden Yards to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.


Fowler, Wood lift Cubs over Pirates

The Cubs won their fourth game in a row.


Fitch baseball team rallies past Boardman

Austintown Fitch head coach Wally Ford couldn’t help but be concerned.


Franken, Pierce fuel Falcons’ rout of Spartans

Alex Franken and Sierra Pierce made sure the game didn’t even go the distance.


High School SPORTS ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other baseball and softball games

BASEBALL South Range 8, Springfield 3 Dylan Keller was 2-for-3 and scored twice and Josh Fromel


Royals crown reeling Indians

Cleveland (6-13) has the worst record in the American League and the worst home mark (1-6) in the majors.


Pacquaio says he will defeat Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao remaining about a 2-1 underdog.


After addiction ends, stigma often lingers

The stigma of drug addiction can be as powerful as addiction itself.


Dying was her only way out, one addict thought

Several people who have struggled with drug addiction spoke only on the condition of anonymity despite their passionate desire to share their stories. That condition is based partly on fear that attaching their names and faces to addiction will impact their personal lives and families. Some Valley families who recently lost loved ones to addiction, however, are speaking up.


Firm expands with planned Youngstown location

Cincinnati-based company plans to open a new location in Youngstown creating new jobs


Japanese prime minister, wife attend state dinner

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s state dinner for the prime minister of


The new place of dairy on a Paleo plate

Family Features Could you say goodbye to refined sugar, grains, legumes and dairy? A growing


Former Howland security company owner sentenced to 90 days in jail for forgery and failing to pay $268,179 to state

Jailed for failing to pay Ohio sales taxes and Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation payments, forging documents and tampering with records


Burger Guyz take a bite out of #restaurant

Burger Guyz take a bite out of #restaurant Next week, am ver si tatue dolore feugait volor


Man shot by officers during standoff dies

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who reportedly fired shots at police from a Mansfield home died


Saudis foil attack on US Embassy

Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the arrest of 93


A rose is a rose

A rose is a rose A rose is a rose is definitely not a Rose. Rose wines are making a big come back


Man arrested on 10 felony drug charges after found with almost 350 pills

Man arrested on 10 felony drug charges after found with almost 350 pills


YBI portfolio company launches technology, brand

Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company is on track to become the next Amazon for industrial supplies


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, April 29, the 119th day of 2015. There are 246 days left in the year.


Make your grill sizzle

Family Features If the idea of longer, warmer days has you reaching for the tongs, it’s time to


Trumbull County to update Hubbard Township comprehensive plan

The Trumbull County Planning Commission to update Hubbard Township’s comprehensive plan


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Jenner lifts ‘20/20’ to top spot in ratings NEW YORK Bruce Jenner’s much-awaited


School levy renewals spotlight state’s failure to act on funding

Editorial: Every election, when there are school levy renewals on the ballot, we first and foremost urge voters


Prayers for peace in Baltimore

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Our hearts go out to the family of Freddie Gray, who not only had to bury a loved one


Stocks increase modestly

Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks posted modest gains Tuesday as investors worked through another


Why are students flunking civics?

Opinion: “Don’t know much about history” — Sam Cooke It’s an old joke, but one that is a commentary


What a surprise in Philly

Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News You must have known I’d write about Tim Tebow,


Antitrust law gives rise to lawlessness

Opinion: We all make mistakes and some of us learn from them. What is even better is to learn from other


Mother’s Day is around the corner. For her third “letter” book, Lisa Erspamer has

Mother’s Day is around the corner. For her third “letter” book, Lisa Erspamer has compiled 64


Government regulators look for solutions to recall repairs

Associated Press WASHINGTON Robo calls, social media ads, personal letters from the CEO and even


No reason to sweat bathing suit season

Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant When you’re thinking about bathing suit season, do me a


Trumbull officials set news conference

Trumbull officials set news conference WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners will have a news


Marshalls to open store in Boardman

Marshalls to open store in Boardman BOARDMAN Marshalls will open in Tiffany Square at 1134


Baltimore on edge

Associated Press BALTIMORE A line of police behind riot shields hurled smoke canisters and fired


Villagers in Nepal await help

Associated Press PASLANG, Nepal There is almost nothing left of this village but enormous piles


oddly enough

oddly enough Residents help guide geese out of downtown Montana city MISSOULA, Mont. It was


MAHONING COUNTY courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John F. Heydle, 24, of 60 N. Roanoke, Austintown, and


Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Keith Baxter is 82. Singer Bob Miranda of The Happenings is 73. Country singer


Refreshing garden goodness

Family Features Though it may be weeks or even months before you can enjoy the bounty of a


Iran seizes ship after firing shots

Iran seizes ship after firing shots DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Iranian forces fired warning


Donations sought to help aid earthquake victims

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Catholic Relief Services, the official overseas relief and development


Tease photo

BURGERS ON POINT

Everyone wants to be on top. People climb to the top of the tallest mountain, go to the top of the hill to get the best view, and wait in hour-long lines to ride the tallest roller coaster.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 5 p.m., board room, junior high school, 9071/2 Milton


Tyson Foods hopes to rid US chicken of antibiotics

Associated Press SPRINGDALE, Ark. Tyson Foods says it wants to stop using human antibiotics in


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Hannah Roush and Justin Johnston, Boardman, boy, April


US must reform elections

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Let’s take a poll. All those who believe


Springfield’s Kohler headed to Mount Union

Springfield’s Kohler headed to Mount Union Springfield running back Ryan Kohler signed with the


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a