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

Youngstown Syphony contract talks hit bump

The contract between Youngstown Symphony Orchestra musicians and the Youngstown Symphony Society, which operates the ensemble, expired Sept. 30, and the two sides have met a few times to negotiate a new pact.


2 toddlers get forever famiies at Mahoning adoption event today

‘We never outgrow the need for family” was the theme of the National Adoption Month observance in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda.


Many Mahoning Valley schools perform better than state levels

Data released Friday by the Ohio Department of Education shows that many Mahoning Valley school districts performed much better than the statewide performance levels in four testing categories.


Hopkins guilty on all charges in murder; sentencing not yet set

Jurors found a man guilty on all charges in the murder of a man on the East Side in 2013.


Fitch students give back with collection of winter necessities for homeless

Four Austintown Fitch High School students saw the result of their finished community project in downtown Youngstown.


Hand recount of anti-fracking votes will be first in 2 decades

A hand recount of an anti-fracking charter amendment in Youngstown will start Dec. 1 and could take two days to complete.


Ariz. mural painter offers observations of her native Warren

Warren native Amy Novelli lived long enough in New York City to know that neighborhoods can change dramatically depending on what people want at any given time.


Friday's playoff scores

Friday's games


BREAKING NEWS | UAW approves pact with General Motors Co.

BREAKING NEWS | UAW approves pact with General Motors Co.


Animal-rescue group has spay-and-neuter services available Sunday at Eastwood Mall

Animal-rescue group has spay-and-neuter services available Sunday at Eastwood Mall


Hand recount on anti-fracking charter amendment set for Dec. 1

Hand recount on anti-fracking charter amendment set for Dec. 1


Girard armed robbery suspect arrested by city police

Girard armed robbery suspect arrested by city police


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Mayor McNally

November 20, 2015 | John A. McNally

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Dead woman in French raid didn't blow herself up

Dead woman in French raid didn't blow herself up


Convicted spy Pollard is released after 30 years behind bars

Convicted spy Pollard is released after 30 years behind bars


Canada's government expects $2.3 billion deficit

Canada's government expects $2.3 billion deficit


Tonight's ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ radio play at YSU is sold out

Tonight's 'It's A Wonderful Life' radio play at YSU is sold out


Jury finds Hopkins guilty in 2013 murder case

Jury finds Anthony Hopkins guilty of murder


Lowellville school board meeting set for Saturday is canceled

Lowellville school board meeting set for Saturday is canceled


Salem Orthopaedic Surgery has new phone number

Salem Orthopaedic Surgery has new phone number


EPA says VW cheating software may be on more vehicles

EPA says VW cheating software may be on more vehicles


UPDATE | UN officials says initial reports indicate 27 killed in Mali

UN officials say initial reports indicate 27 killed in Mali


Ohio’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent in October

Ohio’s jobless rate was 4.4 percent in October


Bill to let EMTs aid injured animals clears Ohio House panel

Bill to let EMTs aid injured animals clears Ohio House panel


UPDATE | Mali state TV reports no more hostages held

Mali state TV reports no more hostages held


Tesla recalling all Model S sedans for seat-belt issue

Tesla recalling all Model S sedans for seat-belt issue


Central YMCA in downtown Youngstown marks 100th with open house Sunday

Central Y marks 100th with open house Sunday


Ohio schools superintendent seeks to save $71M federal grant

Ohio schools superintendent seeks to save $71M federal grant


Ohio unemployment rate falls slightly, again, to 4.4 percent

Ohio unemployment rate falls slightly, again, to 4.4 percent


Pet theater show will come to Packard hall

Pet theater show will come to Packard hall


Man becomes threatening to police

Man becomes threatening to police


Bill Clinton touts presidential campaign of wife at Canfield fundraiser

The former president spoke for about 25 minutes to a crowd of about 200.


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Boyd, what an impact: Two-way standout part of JFK’s turnaround

It didn’t take very long for Evan Boyd to make his mark on the Warren John F. Kennedy High football program.


Canton C.C. once again an obstacle for Crestview

Since 2000, the Crestview High School football team has qualified for the playoffs 13 times, a remarkable number for a public school.


State grants to help mentally ill, drug-addicted Mahoning inmates

The goal is to help jail inmates make a smooth transition back to the community after their release.


Kennedy’s kicks plus for Youngstown State

Zak Kennedy learned plenty from former YSU kicker Jeff Wilkins.


Trumbull grand jury to hear charges against 5 arrested on turnpike

The topic of their citizenship came up twice at Thursday’s hearing.


Four in horse-race case waive right to hearing

The four people involved in a horse-racing incident at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course have waived their right to a hearing scheduled for today.


SPORTS DIGEST || Local MMA fighters head to Palermo Center

Eleven bouts featuring local amatuer mixed martial artists are going down at the Palermo Center on Saturday in St. Lucy’s Fight Night 8.


Ruman: Bonus football will help teams later

It is often suggested that the rich get richer.


Woman tells judge: First started doing drugs at 11 with her mom

Also has two children of her own


Dylan Scott touches all the musical bases

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Whether it’s country music or cheese fries, singer Dylan


Call for lawmakers to outlaw sex with animals in Ohio

The bill also would prohibit people from providing animals for others’ sexual conduct and includes provisions for criminal charges against perpetrators, the seizure of animals that have been abused and court-ordered psychological evaluations and counseling for offenders.


Oakhill judge refuses to drop corruption case

The judge said there’s no evidence that there are 2,000 hours of secretly recorded tapes


Thanksgiving dinner volunteers reap joy in service to others

Discovery students and adults served turkey dinner at E.B. Family Life Center.


Jurors deliberate in East Side murder case

Deliberations continue today on the man's fate


HIGH-TECH TOWN HALL

Charles Travers, president of 7th Ward Citizens Coalition, explains to those attending Thursday’s meeting how and when to use a wireless polling device supplied by Turning Technologies of Youngstown.


Canfield freshmen finish undefeated

The Canfield freshman football team defeated Poland 28-14 on a rain soaked Bob Dove Field to finish

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Football coach announces resignation

Poland Seminary High School head football coach Mark Brungard announced that he officially tendered


Storytime features barking and “B-I-N-G-O”

Children ages 2 and 3 came to the Boardman library on Nov. 4 to participate in Baby Brilliant: Tales and Talk for 2s and 3. This event is designed to help the children’s reading skills.

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Poland Community Briefs

Boot drive The Christmas at Our House fundraising boot drive will take place from 8 a.m. until 4


Cardinal Joint Fire District visits Hilltop Elementary

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To celebrate Fire Safety Week, students at Hilltop

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Canfield hosts fifth- and sixth-grade boys basketball tournament The Canfield Cardinals are


CHS students walk to fight diabetes

Canfield students stepped out to stop diabetes at the Canfield Fairgrounds for the American Diabetes Association Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Oct. 17.

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Canfield Community Briefs

Chili cook off The Youngstown Shrine Club will be hosting its annual Ray Dudik Memorial Chili


Boardman Community Briefs

Chili cook off The Youngstown Shrine Club will be hosting its annual Ray Dudik Memorial Chili


Songs and stories teach shapes and colors

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown librarian, Miss Ashley, led Pre-

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Latest developments in Paris attacks

French investigators tracked down the alleged ringleader of last week’s Paris bloodshed after receiving a startling tip-off: The Islamic militant wasn’t in Syria but in Europe, plotting yet another attack.


2016 25 Under 35 honorees

2016 25 Under 35 honorees


On the Links Thursday’s pro golf results

RSM CLASSIC ST. SIMONS ISLAND, GA. Davis Love III and Davis Love IV did everything together


oddly enough

oddly enough Police: Man upset at missing birth made bomb threat SALT LAKE CITY A Utah man


New routes for Allegiant

New routes for Allegiant las vegas Allegiant, the only commercial airliner in operation at the


Food bank volunteers

Food bank volunteers YOUNGSTOWN Community Gleaners Food Bank, Joe Lordi and Annie Hall will


Study finds more Mexicans leaving the US than coming

Study finds more Mexicans leaving the US than coming SAN DIEGO More Mexicans are leaving than


House votes to curb refugees

Associated PRess WASHINGTON Responding swiftly to the terror in Paris, the U.S. House voted


Sign-up day for toy giveaway

Sign-up day for toy giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Nevels Temple Church of God In Christ, 939 Elm St.,


New Struthers van a hit

Lack of finances had halted the van service, which primarily is for seniors


Kasich hangs in there – barely

Opinion: Conventional wisdom when it comes to presidential politics is that governors and former governors


METRO DIGEST || Agencies seeking armed, dangerous man

Seeking armed man GIRARD Multiple agencies are searching for a man believed to be armed and


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

MArriage licenses Raymond W. Warzala, 38, of 2137 Mount Vernon Ave.,


Visible valuables stolen from unlocked cars

A majority of the cars that were broken into were left unlocked


Time to end the prison madness

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords “Too many people are behind bars that don’t belong there,” declared


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Kellie Gabriel, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 18.


Fogle sentenced to more than 15 years in prison

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle was sentenced to more than 15


State board should release killer’s records, nix parole

Thirty-NINE years ago, Gary Betz invaded the Riviera Inn, a Newton Township tavern near Lake Milton


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “It’s a Wonderful Life – A Radio Play,” 7:30 p.m.: A 1940s-style


Man indicted for Nov. 7 homicide

Victim found shot outside his car


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2015. There are 41 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


American among 5 killed in attacks

Associated Press JERUSALEM A pair of stabbing and shooting attacks carried out by Palestinians


CHS soccer goes all out for Pink Out

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors and varsity soccer players

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Poland Sports Briefs

Jacobson named to 2nd team in division awards Jenna Jacobson, a freshman at Poland, was named to


OSU opponents triple their efforts vs. Bosa

Joey Bosa’s highlight reel for No. 2 Ohio State could be affectionately titled “Three Men and a Bosa.”


CLUB CALENDAR

ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 7 at Western Reserve United Methodist


UnitedHealth cuts outlook, casts doubt on exchanges

Associated Press The nation’s largest health insurer is questioning its future in public insurance


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 71 in


Newton Falls Kiwanis Club shares recent news, activities

News of 2015 elections, events and activities are publicized.


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Profits falling for Corporate America

Associated Press NEW YORK Corporate America has a profit problem. U.S company earnings are


Vista Care earns top award for Alzheimer's care

The facility will have to reapply for the top certification in 2017


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, 9 a.m., library/media center, 52 Rocket Place. AGENDA


Obama in denial about IS

Opinion: Just hours before the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday, for which ISIS has claimed


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