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

Dissent continues as Youngstown school plan begins to be implemented

The clock begins ticking today on implementation of the Youngstown Plan, the state law that will allow a CEO takeover of the city schools.


Youngstown voters will face decision on fracking again after Supreme Court ruling

It took a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court, but the anti-fracking Community Bill of Rights charter amendment is in front of Youngstown voters for a fifth time on the Nov. 3 ballot.


Author Trigiani wows crowd at Lake Club

Playright, novelist and movie director Adriana Trigiani went to Big Stone Gap, Va., her hometown, to make her new movie, “Big Stone Gap.”


As audit questions linger over last game, new one starts at Barry Dyngles

As the Queen of Hearts game resumes at Barry Dyngles, questions remain about the game’s legality.


Poland trustees reviewing Yellow Creek action plan

As some community members have raised concerns about water-quality issues in Yellow Creek, local government is being asked to do its part to protect the Yellow Creek watershed.


Left to die cruel reality for many dogs, but some Valley residents offer helping hands

Dumped and left to die: It’s a cruel reality for many unwanted dogs.The unlucky ones die on the streets of slow starvation, attacks by other dogs or wild animals, disease or being hit by cars.


Resentencing for Newport Inn triple murder defendant Thursday

Willie Herring, a defendant in the April 30, 1996, Newport Inn robbery and triple murder, will have a re-sentencing hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday before Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.


Last defendant in Struthers home invasion case gets 4 years

The last defendant in a Struthers home invasion has been sentenced to four years in prison.


Cuyahoga judge says 'no' to Yavorcik motion to dismiss

The Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case judge rejected a motion from defendant Martin Yavorcik to dismiss over a lack of venue.


In fall, county pounds fill with dogs abandoned by thoughtless owners avoiding surrender fee

For some reason when the leaves fall and temperature starts to go down, Mahoning County Dog Pound and Trumbull County Dog Warden and Kennel fill up.


Man charged with killing woman in Ohio pleads to some counts

Man charged with killing woman in Ohio pleads to some counts


Authorities look into past of Ohio trucker accused in 4 slayings

Investigators in Ohio are taking a close look into the driving history of a trucker who’s been indicted in four Cleveland slayings that came 18 years apart.


Police: Brothers were beaten in church to make them confess

Police: Brothers were beaten in church to make them confess


Ohio bill would spare severely mentally ill from execution

Ohio bill would spare severely mentally ill from execution


Feds: 'Dance Moms' star hid show income during bankruptcy

Feds: 'Dance Moms' star hid show income during bankruptcy


Cooper sentenced to four years in home invasion

Cooper sentenced to four years in home invasion


Kasich to detail priorities he’d tackle as president

Kasich to detail priorities he’d tackle as president


$2M bail set for man charged in death of woman in Ohio

$2M bail set for man charged in death of woman in Ohio


Masquerade party at downtown art gallery

Masquerade party at downtown art gallery


Girard school bus hits armored truck

Girard school bus hits armored truck


UPDATED | Barry Dyngles returns with a new Queen of Hearts game

Barry Dyngles returns with a new Queen of Hearts game


2016 VW diesels have new software affecting emissions tests

2016 VW diesels have new software affecting emissions tests


PNC reports third quarter income of $1.1 billion

PNC reports third quarter income of $1.1 billion


Killer Willie Herring has Thursday sentencing set

Killer Willie Herring has Thursday sentencing set


Weathersfield police thank other departments in bank robbery case

Weathersfield police thank other departments in bank robbery case


Youngstown School Board plans appeal of judge’s ruling

The city school board plans to appeal judge’s decision denying an injunction to stop the Youngstown Plan

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Columbiana’s boys and girls golf teams will compete in state tournaments at OSU

There’s a chance the Columbiana girls and boys golf teams could see some friendy faces as they compete in the Division II state tournaments this weekend at Ohio State.


Boardman’s boys golf team working on perfect year

The Spartans are playing in the Division I district tournament today.


Warren native looking to bring L.A. company to former Packard site

Christopher Alan, a 1980 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, described his vision for reusing the Packard space.


Penguins preparing for SDSU’s two QBs

The No. 7 Jackrabbits visit YSU on Saturday.


Life returning to normal for family rocked by toddler’s disappearance

The story of Rainn going missing for 48 hours made news as far away as England

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SPORTS DIGEST || Former NBA star found unconscious at brothel

Former NBA star found unconscious at brothel PAHRUMP, Nev. Former NBA and reality TV star Lamar


Ex-pro Spielman: Don't be afraid to accept help in a crisis

In life, bad things happen and people have to find strength, whether it be through faith, music or books, the OSU and NFL great said.


Girard council weighing arguments on pit bull ban

Council may consider modifying its ban on pit bulls.


PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other results

GOLF Boardman’s Vivo, Pikunas qualify for D-I state tourney MASSILLON Boardman’s Jenna Vivo


Former Sheet and Tube official to lecture

Staff report LIBERTY Steel industry pioneer Bill Farragher, known as the creator of the


Ryan, O’Brien leading NEO business leaders on trade trip to Cuba

The group left today and will return Sunday


Wick Avenue corridor project gets $250,000 donation

Andrews Trust donates $250,000 for Wick Avenue corridor project


Warren native to install mural on vacant house

Amy Novelli to install her mural on the wall at a vacant house at 125 Scott Street NE.


METRO DIGEST || Free bus driver training

Free ‘Trick Nor Treat’ BOARDMAN Beyond Expectations South Bridge Therapy and Learning Center,


Dems pursue more SNAP waivers for food help

SNAP is a federal program that provides food for residents earning 130 percent of the federal poverty level or less


Letter to editor miffs MetroParks commissioner

Park commissioners do not receive salaries


Lake Cohasset drained so crew can fix road shoulder

Lake Cohasset was empty save for a small stream of water over the last few weeks as Less Contracting Inc. of Salem installed rock-filled baskets along West Cohasset Drive that will act as a retaining wall. The shoulder of the road collapsed due to erosion.


Boardman Park to host holiday events

Boardman Park to host holiday events BOARDMAN Boardman Park will host various Halloween


Ohio ranks 2nd in region for work-related fatalities

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio places second among five states in its region


Playboy going strictly for the articles

Associated Press NEW YORK Playboy is about to find out how many people really do read it for the


Cubs clinch at Wrigley Field

Only once since they last brought home the World Series in 1908 had the Cubs won a playoff series and never before had they finished off the job at their century-plus-old ballpark.


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Wine tour of France included tastings at Domaine Joseph Drouhin The best of Burgundy

There are few wine regions in the world that carry the history and reputation of Burgundy.


MLB PLAYOFFS AT A GLANCE

BOX SCORES NLDS Cubs 6, Cardinals 4 St. LouisChicago abrhbiabrhbi MCrpnt 3b5120Fowler


NHL roundup

NHL roundup Tuesday’s other games Stars 4, Oilers 2 DALLAS Jason Spezza scored three goals


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew L. Woodward, 25, of 546 Neoka Drive, Campbell,


Canadiens keep Penguins winless

The Montreal Canadiens remain perfect. The Pittsburgh Penguins remain an imperfect work in progress.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Safety Committee, 8:30 a.m., council chambers, administration


It’s clear cultures differ

Opinion: The prevailing social dogma of our time – that economic and other disparities among groups are


One Hot Cookie to open fourth location

The Boardman location will open at the end of the month.


RECORD REVIEWS

Selena Gomez Album: “Revival” Grade: A Sophomore albums are notoriously tricky propositions,


Taylor Swift leads AMA nominations

Taylor Swift leads AMA nominations NEW YORK Taylor Swift earned six American Music Awards


Wallethub.com has compiled its list of Best Foodie Cities for Your Wallet. To find the most-

Wallethub.com has compiled its list of Best Foodie Cities for Your Wallet. To find the most-


$2B investment solidifies our clean-energy footprint

Editorial: It’s not every day that the Mahoning Valley stands on the threshold of a whopping $2,000,000,000 in


Ending the US oil export ban would be of little consequence

Opinion: By Stephen Mihm Bloomberg View Both the House and Senate are considering measures that would


Talks go on for Delphi, IUE-CWA

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com WARREN Negotiations between two Delphi Packard plants and the


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.03-0.05 Aqua America, .71


Twitter is laying off up to 336 workers

Twitter is laying off up to 336 workers SAN FRANCISCO Twitter is laying off up to 336 employees,


Clinton email server setup risked intrusion

Associated Press WASHINGTON The private email server running in Hillary Rodham Clinton’s home


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2015. There are 78 days left in the year.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff, East Liverpool, boy, Oct.


Netanyahu: ‘Aggressive steps’ will halt fighting

Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s prime minister on Tuesday said he would take a series of


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Probe: Buk missile downed Malaysian jet in Ukraine

Associated Press GILZE-RIJEN AIR BASE, Netherlands The missile shot skyward from war-ravaged


Home invader gets 11 years in prison

Timothy Conzett was one of three men charged in an April 10 Struthers home invasion.


Quilt Group to host Shop Owners Night

Quilt Group to host Shop Owners Night CANFIELD That Quilt Group I Belong To will host a Shop


Russian Embassy is shelled in Syria

Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYRIA The Russian Embassy in Damascus was shelled Tuesday as pro-


FETAL-TISSUE reimbursement Planned Parenthood alters policy

Associated Press NEW YORK Responding to a furor over undercover videos, Planned Parenthood says


BUSINESS DIGEST || ‘Better Block’ event

‘Better Block’ event YOUNGSTOWN A “Better Block” program on Midlothian Boulevard between


Dems face off in first debate

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders clashed over U.S.


Trustees approve new full-time road department employee after divided vote

One trustee dissented, arguing that the money should instead be spent directly on resurfacing.


Confident Tomlin a catalyst on Steelers’ sideline

Mike Tomlin doesn’t make decisions based on job security.


high schools

high schools FOOTBALL OHSAA COMPUTER RATINGS Division I (top 16 from both Division I


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Cops: Man stabbed at funeral; suspect tries to flee in limo NORTH HAVEN, Conn.


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


Game-day necessities

Game-day necessities Mark and Mike’s next visit will feature pizza, wings, beer and big screen


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 6 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Masters. 4:30 p.m. (FS1) MLB Playoffs: Rangers at


French baking done easily

EASY FRENCH APPLE CAKE 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 6


THE LINE

THE LINE NFL Week 6 FavoritePoints (O/U)Underdog Thursday Atlanta 3 (51)NEW ORLEANS


transactions

transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Promoted Eddie Romero to vice


nhl

nhl EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GPWLOTPtsGFGA Montreal44008136 Detroit33006114


Burgers from a tree

Burgers from a tree Join the Burger Guyz in Warren at 6:30 p.m. tonight as they scrutinize the


Spurrier resigns, accepts blame for S.C.’s slide

Always one to do things his way, Spurrier believed he needed to step aside.


LA’s Kershaw silences critics with best October effort

Clayton Kershaw finally came through in October, just in time to save the Los Angeles Dodgers from another early exit.


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