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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
ADI defends fitness for flights to Chicago to DOT
The air carrier that applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation for approval to offer daily flights between Youngstown and Chicago says it is financially and physically “fit, willing and able” to provide those flights.
100s dying in smugglers' risky journeys to Europe; dead may never by ID'd
Adal Neguse, an Eritrean immigrant whose brother drowned in a smuggler's boat while trying to reach Italy in 2013, knows all too well what might be in store for the relatives of those dying now in similar accidents in the Mediterranean.
Migrants finally overcome Hungary's callousness, welcomed to Europe with supplies, candy, toys for tots
For weeks while they traveled a punitive road, Europe cast a cold and callous eye on their unwelcome progress.
San Diego woman dead, 285 sick in 27 states from salmonella in cucumbers
A California company is recalling its cucumbers after a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 285 people in 27 states and killed a San Diego woman.
Annual West Point pillow fight turns bloody, injuring 30 cadets
An annual freshman pillow fight at the U.S. Military Academy turned bloody this year when cadets swung pillowcases packed with hard objects, injuring 30 cadets, according to a newspaper report Saturday.
Avoid the parking mayhem — take the fair shuttle
The Canfield Fair is offering free shuttle services from Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive, to the fairgrounds from noon until midnight Sunday and Monday.
Jamie Corvino, Andrew Scholeno plan Nov. rites
The parents of Jamie M. Corvino of Raleigh, N.C., who is formerly of Poland, are announcing the
Natasha Moletta, Michael Cramer set Nov. 7 date
Natasha Elizabeth Moletta of Liberty and Michael Allan Cramer of Girard are announcing their
Diana Dybski, Stephen Hatszegi are engaged
Bogdan and Kazimiera Dybski of North Lima and Sandor and Karen Hatszegi of Medina, Ohio, are
Miss Coburn, Mr. Varner are engaged
BOARDMAN Julia Coburn of Boardman, daughter of Rebecca and Donald Coburn Jr. of North Lima, and
Storytelling event planned at YWCA
Storytelling event planned at YWCA YOUNGSTOWN A “Slice of Life: Stories and Dessert” event to
Youngstown police averaging about 100 speeding citations a day
The citations are for speeders on two highways and a small percentage in school zones
Cardinals spoil Spartans’ stadium debut
Boardman native and Cardinal Mooney quarterback Jack Lynch crashed the opening of Spartan Stadium.
As Queen of Hearts' jackpot grows at Barry Dyngles, questions are raised
Government Oversight Senate Committee to talk about game Sept. 17
Hill, Rios lead Hubbard rout of Girard
The backs combined for seven touchdowns as the Eagles rolled up a 401-139 advantage on the ground.
Lumsdens love their alpacas
Tom the alpaca grabs a bite of his hay and puts his face in front of a visitor.
Mincher’s magic helps Springfield top McDonald
The Tiger quarterback scored the game-winning run with 1:28 left.
Anticipation high for YSU’s visit to Heinz
With Youngstown State’s 2012 upset lingering over today’s game at Heinz Field, Penguins coach Bo Pelini wanted to make one thing clear this week.
2nd Warren bomb threat results in one-hour evacuation
A threat involving Warren G. Harding High School caused an evacuation of about one hour
Money needed to help with medical, funeral expenses for Joseph Packner
Packner was injured Aug. 13 and died Aug. 28.
PREP FOOTBALL Friday’s other games
Austintown Fitch 20, Brunswick 9 BRUNSWICK Carlos Herriott, Jaylon Sanders, and Ben Nishimura
Strokes guitarist focuses on own career
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Is this it? That’s the question The Strokes guitarist
‘Star Wars’ marketing blitz gets early start
Associated Press NEW YORK The release of the new “Star Wars” movie may still be months off, but
Appeal filed to block outdoor racino concerts
A nursing home says outdoor racino concerts will be noisy and disruptive.
Poland stifles Niles in rout
The Bulldogs raced out to a 23-7 lead in the first quarter and were never challenged.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will discuss proposed legislation to improve water quality
The event is at Mill Creek MetroParks, where its lakes have been closed because of high bacteria levels
dft/GM president tours Lordstown plant after United Way event
A top General Motors official visited the General Motors Lordstown Complex for the first time
Excitement and noise draw fans to demolition derby
Excitement and noise draw fans to demolition derby
GM execs driven to fuel Valley United Way’s Day of Caring
General Motors North American manufacturing manager Arvin Jones, left; Lordstown plant manager Steve Notar Donato; and GM president for North America Alan Batey, right, participated in the Mahoning Valley’s 18th annual Day of Caring event Friday. The 3 executives were sporting special matching socks for the event. Take a look on the story inside.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Aug. 28 Assault: A
Wagley serves mission in Brazil
Staff report CANFIELD When Austin Wagley graduated from Canfield High School in 2013, he didn’t
‘Family Affair’ star reflects on Hollywood The child star who got away
By Susan King Los Angeles Times Kathy Garver was riding high as the perky teenager Cissy on the
Subsidy plans worry horse-racing industry
Associated Press BOSTON Horse-track operators and breeders are concerned the good times might be
Niles dodges fiscal bullet with opinion from state
Editorial: For about a week in August, it appeared that the effort by the city of Niles to get out of state-
Who’s running in 2018?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Most Ohioans’ political attention right now is focused on this year’s marijuana ballot
Movies that will be available this month from video-on-demand services of all cable and satellite
Movies that will be available this month from video-on-demand services of all cable and satellite
A welfare act stained with blood
Opinion: “It is a sordid business, this divvying us up by race.” — Chief Justice John Roberts
Jazz and brunch event at JCC will benefit scholarship fund
Staff report Youngstown A jazz and brunch fundraiser will take place at 11 a.m. Sept. 20 at the
MINISTRY HAS DIVINE PURPOSE
The Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE Vanessa Lucas, an avid churchgoer, says she’d love for everyone to
Hail the workers in our Valley
Opinion: Some months ago, I was impressed by the work ethic of one of Youngstown’s young workers. He was
Sunday News shows
Sunday News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican
Suit filed over body mix-up at funeral home ehome
Associated Press COLUMBUS A family who says their deceased relative’s body was misplaced and the
Austria, Germany to take refugees from Hungary
Associated Press BICSKE, Hungary Hundreds of migrants, exhausted after breaking away from police
Clinton: Private email system wasn’t ‘best choice’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday her use of a private email system
Marriage licenses for gays are void, clerk’s lawyer says
Associated Press MOREHEAD, Ky. A jailed Kentucky clerk asserted that marriage licenses issued
Funding for manufacturing
Funding for manufacturing YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, and U.S. Sen.
church ushers | In Youngstown
Youngstown is the eighth city in Ohio to host the Interdenominational Church Ushers Association. In
Concert at church
Concert at church CORTLAND The Keelings will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Bible
Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he
Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he
Seven Warren dispatchers making move to county 911 center
The Trumbull County commissioners have authorized the hiring of seven current Warren police dispatchers
Two judges get major award
Judges Richard M. Markus and R.R. Denny Clunk played notable visiting judge roles here.
Kickoff Sunday
Kickoff Sunday MINERAL RIDGE First Presbyterian Church, 3654 Main St., will begin the fall
Historic Village at fair is 'a labor of love'
"Gibby" James honored for years of service at Gate 7 dedication
169th CANFIELD FAIR Schedule
Gates open at 8 a.m. Check out the Western Reserve Village for its 50th anniversary and the 100th
LABOR DAY
LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
There’s still time for some serious fishing
To my ears, the comment many who live around Youngstown utter about the changing seasons is like
METRO DIGEST || Downtown streets closed for Steelathon Race Sunday
Road closures set for Steelathon Race YOUNGSTOWN The Steelathon Race will cause rolling closures
Small business program helps new, established businesses
YNDC continues to offer free business planning course in the fall
Youngstown board rejects proposals to replace the roof on the city hall annex
The proposals were greater than the city estimate
Above, the sun pokes through the Ferris wheel as hot, sunny, humid days hit the Canfield Fair.
Above, the sun pokes through the Ferris wheel as hot, sunny, humid days hit the Canfield Fair. At
Racial intolerance continues to raise its ugly head
Opinion: Two instances of race hatred reported in Boardman and Youngstown's South Side
Tony Carrera, a retired teacher, created the Pop Shop at the fair about 50 years ago to offer a
Tony Carrera, a retired teacher, created the Pop Shop at the fair about 50 years ago to offer a
Business robbed
Business robbed MASURY Police are still searching for a 6-foot-tall man wearing a black hat,
Canfield Fair patrons view the historic locomotive as they walk through the Western Reserve Village
Canfield Fair patrons view the historic locomotive as they walk through the Western Reserve Village
Arson was cause of fire at clinic, investigators say
Arson was cause of fire at clinic, investigators say PULLMAN, Wash. A pre-dawn blaze that
Former Niles McKinley great Lou Tabor remembered
As far as Bob Santangelo is concerned, his final meeting with Lou Tabor was a fitting one.
Condors back from the brink
In 1987 California condors teetered on the brink of extinction. Only 27 condors were left on the
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