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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Magistrate orders Kimble to choose new appointee to distress commission
A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court magistrate gave Brenda Kimble, board of education president, until Friday to appoint a city school teacher to the academic distress commission.
Federal bill includes $9.4M for Youngstown air base
Congressional leadership has agreed to include $12.7 million for area military bases in the fiscal year 2016 federal appropriations bill.
Niles teen indicted in elderly neighbor's murder
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Niles has been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury on aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery in the March 31 beating death of his elderly neighbor.
Winter Solstice service will focus on overcoming spiritual darkness
“Calling Back the Light,” a winter solstice service planned at First Unitarian Universalist Church, rejoices in the “light and hope.”
March primary drawing more Republicans than usual
While most incumbents in the Mahoning Valley won’t face challengers in the March 15 primary, several candidates gravitated toward the few open seats on the ballot.
4 resign, temportary president named at St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s board has accepted the resignations of its president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.
Hubbard Twp. won't have Christmas tree recycling program in 2016
Hubbard Twp. won't have Christmas tree recycling program in 2016
UPDATE | Unclear whether prosecutors will retry officer in Freddie Gray case
Unclear whether prosecutor will retry officer
Road in Kinsman closed 2 days next week for sanitary sewer line work
Road in Kinsman closed 2 days next week for sanitary sewer line work
YSU committees expand retirement incentive, hire STEM dean
YSU committees expand retirement incentive, hire STEM dean
URGENT: Magistrate orders school teacher appointed to Academic Distress Commission
Magistrate orders school teacher appointed to Academic Distress Commission
URGENT: Fed hikes interest rates for first time in 7 years
Fed hikes interest rates for first time in 7 years
Stambaugh Charter principal named leader of the year at conference
Stambaugh Charter principal named leader of the year at conference
Trib Total Media closing 2 western Pennsylvania newspapers
Trib Total Media closing 2 western Pennsylvania newspapers
Second Harvest food bank announces new feeding site
Second Harvest food bank announces new feeding site
From coloring books to Harper Lee, a good year for paper
From coloring books to Harper Lee, a good year for paper
National Film Registry adds ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Shawshank,’ ‘Ghostbusters’
National Film Registry adds 'Top Gun,' 'Shawshank,' "Ghostbusters'
Ohio deer hunters have two additional days for deer-gun season
Ohio deer hunters have two additional days for deer-gun season
Ex-utilities PUCO chairman lobbies against profit guarantees
Ex-utilities chairman lobbies against profit guarantees
Ohio Turnpike $143M construction plan biggest in more than a decade
Ohio Turnpike $143M construction plan biggest in more than a decade
Second fatal fire of day: Man found dead in South Side home
Second fatal fire of the day: Man found dead after South Side fire
Colaluca recognized for sustaining and increasing student programs
Colaluca recognized for sustaining and increasing student programs
Movie review: ‘Star Wars’ passes torch, keeps it burning brightly
Movie review: ‘Star Wars’ passes torch, keeps it burning brightly
Agreement to postpone pretrial hearings in the Robert Seman case
Agreement to postpone pretrial hearings in the Robert Seman case
UPDATE |Boardman fatal fire occurred around home's electric service, chief says
UPDATE |Boardman fatal fire occurred around home's electric service, chief says
Man wearing bulletproof vest arrested in ‘high drug traffic area’ in Warren
Man wearing bulletproof vest arrested in ‘high drug traffic area’ in Warren
Light up your Christmas with drive-through experience
Light display featured through Dec. 30 in Firestone Park in Columbiana
Boardman schools foundation awards grant funds to teachers
Six applicants receive funds from Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence
Red-hot Randy Houser doesn’t always get noticed
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When celebrities pop into stores and malls, who knows
Daisy Ridley’s first film role is in blockbuster franchise Starting with Star Wars
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Daisy Ridley may not be as brave as her
AMVETS Post 44 invites community to join Operation Christmas Card
Giant community card will be sent to Marine unit in Iraq
Mill Creek MetroParks board president will not seek term renewal
Atty. Louis Schiavoni on Monday will announce departure from board
Auto sales could break record this year
Sales are expected to hit 17.4 million if not more, which would break the record of 17.35 million sales in 2000.
Pornography and the Christian Man Summit draws about 75 men
Men are 500 percent more likely to view pornography than women
NY, LA schools respond differently to ‘threats’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The nation’s two biggest school systems – New York City and Los
Obscene monuments to mammon
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords The uber-rich like to collect trophies as proof of their unsurpassed
Obama refuses to face reality
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service If President Barack Obama had left troops in Iraq, if he had
The public can see the unit from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
The 38-bed, 38,000-square-foot BHI represents a $5 million investment
Be on alert for new water rule
Opinion: By Daren Bakst and Don Parrish The Heritage Foundation Property owners need to be on the alert.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, will
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Niles school board, 6 p.m., primary school, 960 Frederick St. Newton Falls
Bergdahl attorney lashes out at Trump
Bergdahl attorney lashes out at Trump WASHINGTON The attorney for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Pastor’s sexual assault victim seeks higher damages
Associated Press COLUMBUS A woman sexually assaulted by a pastor when she was 15 years old is
prep roundup Tuesday’s games
Newton Falls 58, Brookfield 42 BROOKFIELD Jaden Walton’s 25 points included his 1,000th for his
joy of christmas | Display in Columbiana
joy of christmas | Display in Columbiana The fifth annual drive-through Joy of Christmas light
CRUZ, RUBIO SPAR AS NATIONAL SECURITY FUELS DEBATE
Associated Press LAS VEGAS In a presidential race reshaped by national security fears, Sens. Ted
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Tuesday’s games Devils 2, Sabres 0 BUFFALO, N.Y. Cory Schneider made 25 saves to
Something to talk about
Something to talk about Mark and Mike are working on their next story following a recent visit to
tuesday’s other nba game
Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 100 MINNEAPOLIS Randy Foye scored 19 points, and the Nuggets picked up
college basketball roundup | Tuesday’s games
MEN No. 7 Duke 99, Georgia Southern 65 DURHAM, N.C. Freshman Brandon Ingram had season highs
Burger of the Year Just Fred’s WINS
They came out of nowhere and ended up Champions, with some of the Mahoning Valley’s most celebrated burgers of 2015.
oddly enough
oddly enough Display shows Santa’s disapproval of terror group LIMERICK, Maine Deputies paid
Contrite Rose believes Hall one day may call
Ex-Reds manager responds to his lifetime ban not being lifted
Jury deadlocked in Baltimore officer’s trial
Associated Press BALTIMORE Jurors said they were deadlocked Tuesday as they weighed manslaughter
GOP isn’t impressed with climate-change agreement
Editorial: It was a strategy born of Republican intransigence, but it may well be the final nail in the
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is almost here, and promises to be a box-office smash.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is almost here, and promises to be a box-office smash. Here are the
Supreme Court to rule on oil, gas lease question
The must decide whether hundreds of Ohio landowners can exit leases with an energy company that for years has not drilled for oil or gas on the sites
Record Reviews
Dweezil Zappa Album: “Via Zammata” (Fantom Records) Grade: B+ Dweezil Zappa’s new album is
Assistance for laid-off workers
Assistance for laid-off workers youngstown On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th,
Deal reached on tax, spending package
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Paul Ryan announced late Tuesday an agreement between
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Family-friendly shows doing well for NBC NEW YORK Family-friendly programming is
Youngstown commission recommends closing a section of Detroit Avenue to motorists
The exception would be for those parking at Pemberton Park
General: Afghan IS loyalists growing
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Supporters of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan are
Salvation Army will distribute vouchers
Salvation Army will distribute vouchers YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Salvation Army will
Saudi Arabia organizes coalition to fight terrorism
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia Projecting its ambition for regional leadership, Saudi
GREEN Gathering set Friday at Mill Creek MetroParks
GM GREEN pairs students with mentors from GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant and the Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District to retrieve, test, and analyze water samples.
Workplaces examine security procedures
Associated Press NEW YORK The terror attack at a social-services facility in California has
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2015. There are 15 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trumbull engineer sues employee for unpaid $10,316 for hospitalization
Trumbull County Engineer and Sanitary Engineer Randy Smith and the county commissioners have filed suit against an employee of the engineer’s office.
Traffic-light change
Traffic-light change BOARDMAN A newly installed traffic light at South Avenue and McClurg Road
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