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

EGCC extends discounted credit hour rate to private, home-schooled students

The Ohio Department of Education rolls out its Ohio College Credit Plus program this year, but demand for the program’s tuition discounts has already exceeded available state funding, Eastern Gateway Community College trustees said.


Canfield council approves paving, utility projects, reviews dog ban language

Canfield City Council unanimously approved hiring R.T. Vernal Paving of North Lima for resurfacing three city roads at a cost not to exceed $267,518.


Tentative election date set for Tri-State shareholders

Farmers National Banc Corp. and Tri-State 1st Banc Inc. on Wednesday announced a tentative election deadline for Tri-State shareholders to vote on what they want to do with their shares, given the proposed merger with Farmers.


Canfield car dealer charged with forgery, tampering with records

A city car dealer is charged with two felonies alleging forgery and tampering with records.


Boccieri gets 42 of 53 votes from Mahoning Dems to fill Gerberry seat

The Mahoning County Democratic Party’s central and executive committee members strongly backed John Boccieri tonight as their choice to fill the vacant 59th Ohio House District seat.


Roundup, key dates on iPhones, other Apple releases

The Latest: Key dates on iPhones, other Apple releases


Ohio elections chief reissues subpoenas in pot issue probe

Ohio elections chief reissues subpoenas in pot issue probe


Jury selection starts in trial over Ohio policeman’s slaying

Jury selection starts in trial over Ohio policeman’s slaying


New York City to require salt warnings on restaurant menus

New York City to require salt warnings on restaurant menus


Apple Watch gets software update

Apple Watch gets software update


Pa. woman accused of setting man on fire ordered to trial

Pa. woman accused of setting man on fire ordered to trial


Ohio leads country in insurance claims for copper theft

Ohio leads country in insurance claims for copper theft


Quiksilver files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US

Quiksilver files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in US


Baby dies, toddler survives after left in hot car in Texas

Baby dies, toddler survives after left in hot car in Texas


Poll: Americans concerned most over China's economic power

Poll: Americans concerned most over China's economic power


Seattle teacher strike keeps kids home on 1st day of school

Seattle teacher strike keeps kids home on 1st day of school


Supreme Court gives UPMC expedited appeal in Highmark battle

Supreme Court gives UPMC expedited appeal in Highmark battle


Appeals court upholds convictions in Ohio forced labor case

Appeals court upholds convictions in Ohio forced labor case


Men face robbery charges after arrest at Southern Park Mall

Men face robbery charges after arrest at Southern Park Mall


Sharon Regional to open school time capsule today

Sharon Regional to open school time capsule today


OSHP to meet with prosecutor on fatal Ohio van-train crash

Patrol to meet with prosecutor on fatal Ohio van-train crash


Park Vista announces launch of improved, high-tech bedside care

Park Vista announces launch of improved, high-tech bedside care


90-year-old man scares burglar with his .357 Magnum

90-year-old man scares burglar with his .357 Magnum


Motions heard today in Robert Seman death penalty case

Motions heard today in Robert Seman death penalty case


Prayer rally for Youngstown schools set for Sunday downtown

Prayer rally for Youngstown schools set for Sunday downtown


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly


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Sharpsville restaurant specializes in pancakes, omelets and burgers BEYOND breakfast

IF YOU GO Where: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Address: 45 S. Walnut St., Sharpsville, Pa. Phone:


Who makes your favorite?

Who makes your favorite? The Burger Guyz have started on their 2016 “hit list.” Send the name of


Struthers Class of '54


Church will host annual yard sale

Church will host annual yard sale YOUNGSTOWN Richard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church,


Bonjour from Burgundy!

Bonjour from Burgundy! Drinks Columnist Brian Fry continues his European tour with a look at the


Victorian cast is a natural for fast-paced hit

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players kicked off their


Two 20-millimeter anti-aircraft cannons installed in front of the VFW post

Two 20-millimeter anti-aircraft cannons installed in front of the VFW post


Three candidates are seeking the three recommendations from Mahoning Democrats for a state House seat

The candidates will be ranked based on the number of votes each receive


Mahoning board of elections hires attorney to defend its decision on anti-fracking proposal

Attorney was hired because the board didn’t take the legal advice of the county prosecutor


Former sports editor and coach admits some of his actions with female athletes were ‘inappropriate’

In an interview conducted in August 2014, Donald McCormack, agreed with a sheriff’s detective that his relationships with some of his players were “inappropriate.”


VIDEO GAME REVIEW

“DISNEY INFINITY 3.0: STAR WARS” Grade: B Details: Disney Interactive, for the PlayStation 4,


Gangster film stirs anticipation in Boston Waiting for Whitey

By DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON On the streets of South Boston, where the


Sewer upgrade funding bill to be re-introduced

Sen. Brown’s bill would provide $1.8 billion in grants over five years for sewer improvements.


Man sentenced for pulling on cop's gun

Happened at Covelli Centre concert last fall


Community members invited to join "Walk Against Heroin" in Youngstown Saturday

Organizer Nicole Walmsley wants to change the heroin-addiction crisis


Youngstown use of cameras meets law requirements, key legislator says

Youngstown use of cameras meets law requirements, key legislator says


Oakhill defense attorneys want judge to allow them to subpoena a confidential witness

The two sides dispute the number of hours of secretly-recorded tapes


Misuse of 911

Misuse of 911 YOUNGSTOWN A West Side woman was issued a citation after misusing 911 early


US stocks surge with boost from China rally

Associated Press NEW YORK The wild ride for investors continued Tuesday. Stocks surged to


Berea prosecutor to decide on assault case against Moeller

The Browns’ offensive line coach is suspended indefinitely.


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew P. Stein, 21, of 4538 Nantucket Drive, Unit 6,


Steelers’ Harrison OK with mentor role

The 37-year-old insists he’s not doing anything different than he was all along.


Ribbon-cutting set for Hospice in Salem

Ribbon-cutting set for Hospice in Salem SALEM A ribbon-cutting at the new location for Hospice


There is a certain spookiness in growing up Italian Catholic

Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News I have friends who cannot watch horror movies


Europe in grips of crisis

Opinion: Back when I was in school, I performed a scientific experiment in which I poured a liquid of one


Borrowing hit new high in US in July

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer borrowing climbed to a fresh record in July, the


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.72.23 Aqua America, .71


US drilling boom means more brine spills that harm crops, wildlife, water

Associated Press CROSSROADS, N.M. Carl Johnson and son Justin, who have complained for years


New YSU trustee offers an important perspective

Editorial: There was a time when we were dedicated editorially to the proposition that members of Youngstown


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Vanessa Williams to judge pageant ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. Three decades after she gave


The list-makers at wallethub.com are at it again. This week, they ranked 2015’s Best Cities

The list-makers at wallethub.com are at it again. This week, they ranked 2015’s Best Cities for


Stephen Colbert debuts on CBS’ ‘Late Show’

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Stephen Colbert has officially taken over for


MUSIC REVIEWs

MILEY CYRUS Album: “Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz” Grade: B- At 92 minutes, the new Miley


Farm waste compost facility proposed

A farm waste composting facility is proposed for South Avenue in North Lima.


birthdays

birthdays Actress Sylvia Miles (“Midnight Cowboy”) is 81. Actor Topol is 80. Singer Luther Simmons


oddly enough

oddly enough Missing comma means certain records are off-limits NASHVILLE, Tenn. In the end,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jon and Stephanie Pappas, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 7.


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

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


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career and Technical Center school board, finance committee 6 p.m.,


Ohio AG certifies ballot language on term limits

The proposed amendment heads to the state Ballot Board for its initial review before proponents can begin collecting the 300,000-plus names required to place the issue before voters.


YSU kicker Zak Kennedy starts strong

Zak Kennedy spent eight months preparing for his first collegiate field goal and it still snuck up on him.


Sunday

Sunday vCleveland Browns vs. New York Jets at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. 1 p.m.


Facing felony charges

Facing felony charges BOARDMAN A Lordstown man faces felony drug charges after township police


YPD police dog retiring

New dog will be ready by end of month


Teen charged over text threat

Associated Press VERMILION, OHIO Police say a 14-year-old student in northern Ohio has been


YSU notebook

Butting in: Youngstown State coach Bo Pelini got pranked during the Missouri Valley’s weekly coaches


Ky. clerk who fought gay marriage is freed from jail

Associated Press GRAYSON, Ky. The Kentucky county clerk jailed for refusing to issue marriage


Man arraigned for early morning chase

Speeds reached up to 90 miles per hour


Niles schools and police tighten rules, enlist FBI after second threat

Niles schools and police tighten rules, enlist FBI after second threat


Awana Clubs nurture the mind, body and spirit

Grace United Methodist Church, Warren, is starting the ministry


Pope simplifies process to annul marriage

Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis radically reformed the process for annulling


13 named to Cleveland’s community police commission

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland’s mayor has named the 13 members of a new commission that


Youngstown school board revises suicide prevention, service animals policies

The animal policy, first adopted in 2013, delineates the rights of students with service animals in accordance with federal policy.


Michigan State’s first big test comes vs. Ducks

Michigan State, the spotlight is now yours.


Man sentenced for shooting at store

State agrees to stand silent when early release requested


UN warns Hungary it faces wave of 42K more migrants

Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary Leaders of the United Nations refugee agency warned Tuesday


Sister act: Serena beats Venus to move closer to history

If Serena Williams would feel sympathy for any opponent standing in the way of her pursuit of tennis’ first true Grand Slam in 27 years, it might very well be her sister Venus.


McCutchen helps Liriano end losing streak vs. Reds

Another winning record clinched? Ho-hum. The Pirates don’t celebrate such things anymore.


Elizabeth surpasses Victoria’s long reign

Elizabeth surpasses Victoria’s long reign LONDON Queen Elizabeth II has reached a major


Boardman volleyball team wins final three games vs. Fitch

Krista Johnson had 21 kills and 18 digs, Katie Platt registered 11 points, 53 assists and three aces and Courtney Platt added 16 digs to pace the Spartans (4-2, 2-1).


Meade's duties include managing and coordinating medical care

Meade's duties include managing and coordinating medical care


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2015. There are 113 days left in the year.


Chick-fil-A plans a party at its Wednesday grand opening in Howland

Chick-fil-A plans a party at its Wednesday grand opening in Howland


Clippers take Brookfield Invitational

Columbiana’s Jared Wilson outdueled Girard’s Mark Standohar for medalist honors on Tuesday and Wilson’s Clippers took the team title in the 14th annual Brookfield Golf Invitational.


Clinton: I’m sorry about private email

Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton apologized Tuesday for her use of a private


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