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

Liberty police ID possible suspects in double homicide

Township Police Chief Richard Tisone said police have identified several suspects in connection with a man and woman found dead in a Frederick Street apartment.


Security expert offers tips on staying safe in church attacks

Barry Young asked those attending a workshop on church security planning and intruder awareness to “have a servant’s heart and warrior’s mindset.”


7th District rules for teachers union, against Kimble in Distress Commission case

Brenda Kimble, city school board president, has until Monday to appoint an appropriate teacher to the academic distress commission, the 7th District Appeals Court ruled.


Judge Adler expresses dissatisfaction with law governing ruling in pastor's killing of dog

Judge Jeffrey Adler of Girard Municipal Court has ordered Pastor David W. Murphy of Vienna to pay his neighbor, the owner of a black Labrador retriever named Tucker, $800 in damages for killing the dog.


Wildlife advocates question stocking of Lake Glacier after last year's fish kill

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife next week will conduct its annual restocking of Lake Glacier with rainbow trout.


Angels for Animals' biggest fundraiser to help animals opens April 22

From its humble beginnings in a chicken coop to today’s $3 million facility filled with volunteers and staff dedicated to rescuing abused, neglected and abandoned animals, Angels for Animals has always relied on the generosity of its donors.


Johnson refused attorney after found with more than $3K; McCullough found with drugs, cash, gun

Denzel Johnson told a municipal court magistrate Friday he has no job, owns no property or motor vehicles, has no checking or savings account, no cash on hand, and his mother takes care of him.


From strangers to brothers, 3 Valley teens reach Scouts' highest rank together

Three teenagers will stand before their peers, friends and family at their court-of-honor ceremony when they become Eagle Scouts, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America, at St. Christine Church and Parish Hall Sunday evening.


Harvard's Vesey wins Hobey

Harvard's Vesey wins Hobey


Is an albino raccoon in Lowellville?

Is an albino raccoon in Lowellville?


Mineral Ridge hydrant flushing continues next week

Mineral Ridge hydrant flushing continues next week


Coroner: no evidence of foul play in Heidi Gill death

Coroner: no evidence of foul play in Heidi Gill death


US stocks rise as surge in oil prices lifts energy companies

US stocks rise as surge in oil prices lifts energy companies


Nielsen says 13.3 million see final 'American Idol'

Nielsen says 13.3 million see final 'American Idol'


Police: 3 adults killed in 3-car crash on I-75 in SW Ohio

Police: 3 adults killed in 3-car crash on I-75 in SW Ohio


Senate bill draft would prohibit unbreakable encryption

Senate bill draft would prohibit unbreakable encryption


Spieth still leads at Masters, even after double bogey

Spieth still leads at Masters, even after double bogey


Youngstown school district job fair is Saturday

Youngstown school district job fair is Saturday


New Ohio school barricade rules concern disability group

New Ohio school barricade rules concern disability group


Ex-Navy SEAL who says he killed bin Laden charged with DUI

Ex-Navy SEAL who says he killed bin Laden charged with DUI


VINDY POLLING NOW | Candywood Hunting, Spring, and Indians/Pirates

We have a some new questions up on vindy.com that we'd like your opinion on.


UPDATE | Homicide victims identified in Liberty Township

UPDATE | Homicide victims identified in Liberty Township


US rig count drops 7 this week to 443, another all-time low

US rig count drops 7 this week to 443, another all-time low


Catholics react to Pope Francis' document on family life

Catholics react to Pope Francis' document on family life


Youngstown school board president ordered to name classroom teacher to distress commission

Youngstown school board president ordered to name classroom teacher to distress commission


Ohio State wants fired band director's lawsuit thrown out

Ohio State wants fired band director's lawsuit thrown out


Poll: Many dislike Clinton, but more disdain Trump

Poll: Many dislike Clinton, but more disdain Trump


Mom, grandma charged in teen’s suspected drug death at Ohio hotel

Mom, grandma charged in teen’s suspected drug death at Ohio hotel


UPDATE | Official: Airman shot his commander at Texas base

Official: Airman shot his commander at Texas base


Former AMS girls basketball coach pleads guilty to child-porn charges

Former AMS girls basketball coach pleads guilty to child-porn charges


Trumbull coroner makes ruling in Warren Twp. shooting death

Trumbull coroner makes ruling in Warren Twp. shooting death


Inclement weather forces cancellation of Mahoning County OVI weekend checkpoints

Inclement weather forces cancellation of Mahoning County OVI weekend checkpoints


Judge orders pastor to pay $800 in dog killing

Judge orders pastor to pay $800 in dog killing


Several arrests made in relation to Brussels attacks

Several arrests made in relation to Brussels attacks


UPDATE | Murder-suicide probed at Texas Air Force base

Murder-suicide probed at Texas Aire Force base


This spring, we're under a winter storm advisory

This spring, we're under a winter storm advisory


Boardman burglary investigated

Boardman burglary investigated


Weather worries cancel OVI checkpoints

Weather worries cancel OVI checkpoints


Robinwood Elementary is nominee for National Blue Ribbon School Award

Robinwood Elementary is nominee for National Blue Ribbon School Award


Tease photo

Legendary KISS to play Covelli Aug. 26

KISS is known for its kabuki-esque face paint and demonic costumes, as well as its theatrical and pyrotechnics-laden stage show. The band has been fronted by Gene Simmons and guitarist Paul Stanley for about 40 years, both original members; and now also includes drummer Eric Singer and guitarist Tommy Thayer.

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Military civil-rights leader resigns after threats over Bible removal at VA clinic

The embattled retired Army captain, who was deployed five times to the Middle East, resigned his post with MRFF, but says he'll remain an MRFF member.


Masters favorite Spieth off to a bogey-free start

Jordan Spieth finished strong for the first-round lead at Augusta.


Ex-Phantoms star finalist for NCAA honor

College hockey’s highest honor, the Hobey Baker Award, could soon have a Youngstown connection.


Warren man accused of having sex with dogs allowed bail

A Warren man charged with cruelty to animals after being accused of having sex with two boxer dogs has been granted the chance to leave the Trumbull County jail on $1,500 bond.


CEO expects Inspiring Minds to overcome arrest of Youngstown director

Deryck Toles, founder and CEO of Inspiring Minds, said Tim Frost, the suspended executive director of the organization’s Youngstown program, was doing ‘a great job’


Former Penguins pursuing NFL careers

Terrell Williams and Kenneth Durden are both chasing an NFL dream, but they’re doing it in slightly different ways.


Goodall earns starting role at Mount Union

The South Range graduate has emerged as one of the Purple Raiders’ top hitters.


Valley Center will change to an Eastern Gateway branch campus next year

Reorganization of EGCC leads to the elimination of five positions


Woman who settled tasing lawsuit with Warren PD dies at 47

Heidi Gill died Wednesday at St. Joseph Warren Hospital


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU baseball to host doubleheader

Due to unplayable conditions at Oakland, the Youngstown State baseball team will host the Golden Grizzlies in a doubleheader at Eastwood Field on Sunday at 1 p.m.


Parents of OD victim, man who gave her drug console each other after hearing

The families of Maurice Bryant and Megan Fitzgerald walked from the courtoom Thursday and immediately hugged each other and cried. The Bryant family’s son was headed to prison; the Fitzgerald family’s daughter had died from drugs he gave her.


Record Reviews

Ronnie Spector Album: “English Heart” Grade: B In 1964, Ronnie Spector toured Britain with the


HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

High school TENNIS boys canfield 5, louisville 0 Singles — Tim Cianciola (C) def. Jacob


‘Star Wars’ trailer previews story of past rebels

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The dust has barely settled from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,”


OSU must replace key linemen on offense and defense

A good bit of rebuilding is required for sure.


Union leader: Nurses will not be affected by Northside layoffs

A total of 68 full-time equivalent positions will be cut at Northside hospital.


Appeals court judges expediting Youngstown Distress Commission appointment case

The definition of “teacher” is in dispute


Youngstown to start its own garbage collection May 1

The city needs to purchase trucks, bins and hire employees


Mahoning Co. commissioners award contract for Norquest, N. Turner paving

Norquest Boulevard and North Turner Road will be repaved for $582,485.


Culture Project focuses on human dignity and sexual integrity

Speakers visit 2 Catholic high schools and church in Valley


Neighbors catch suspected food bandit

Found in vacant East Judson garage


Ohio ACLU: Give Lisbon inmate hearing aids

According to the group, the Lisbon inmate needs aids in both ears due to damage that occurred during his military service in the 1980s.


The Western Reserve Contra Dance invites people to take part in contra dance

The Western Reserve Contra Dance will invite people this Saturday for a special event


Manhunt target Luis Cruz Ramos faces 26-136 years

Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains talks Thursday about the indictment of Luis Cruz Ramos on charges relating to the chase and police manhunt last week in several jurisdictions. Ramos was indicted on 13 charges by a grand jury.

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YEARS AGO

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Fourth of July Committee gearing up for annual parade

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 2016 Canfield Fourth of July Committee is hard at work

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1 adult, 2 juveniles injured in accident

1 adult, 2 juveniles injured in accident POLAND Three people were injured – one adult and two


Kasich delivers a ho hum speech

Opinion: I don’t know if Ohio Gov. John Kasich could have looked and sounded more detached and not interested


Man indicted in murder of grandfather

Police said victim beaten to death


CLUB CALENDAR


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Charles and Beth James, Warren, boy, April 6. Ken and


Security flaws found in insurance websites

Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. Federal investigators found significant cybersecurity weaknesses


BILLY GOODALL AT A GLANCE

BILLY GOODALL AT A GLANCE College: Sophomore center fielder at Mount Union. Studying


IS abducts 300; fighting worsens

IS abducts 300; fighting worsens BEIRUT In a brazen assault near the Syrian capital, Islamic


Campuses to follow transgender law in NC, official says

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system will


Austintown Community Briefs

Free breakfast event There will be a free pancake, sausage and egg breakfast on April 9 from 9-11


Man holding gun runs from cops, is caught

Told police gun is not his


Police: Pot brownies for mom, 79, made home health care worker ill

Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Ohio Authorities say an Ohio man made marijuana-laced brownies for


Private sector employment increased in 2015

The state and the nation both saw an increase.


Democratic race takes negative turn

Associated Press NEW YORK With accusations of lying, hustling for money and failed leadership,


Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, (use Hillman


Nathan Maurer, a representative of the Culture Project, discusses human dignity and how human

Nathan Maurer, a representative of the Culture Project, discusses human dignity and how human


Gun indictment filed

A federal grand jury has indicted a Hubbard resident and a Youngstown resident on gun charges.


Warren man gets six years in prison for gun incident involving patrolman

Randall Bryant, 46, of Homewood Avenue Southeast, was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday


Youngstown lawyer suspended

The Ohio Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended Neal Atway from law practice.


oddly enough

oddly enough Guilty conscience: Stolen sign returned after 30 years NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Cheaper by the Dozen,” 8 p.m.: Family-friendly comedy ($15; $13


2016 Emerging Leaders named

Twenty residents from Warren and Youngstown were recently selected for the 2016 Emerging Leaders program at The Raymond John Wean Foundation.


AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s NHL games

Penguins 4, Capitals 3, OT WASHINGTON Sidney Crosby scored in overtime and the streaking


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner LOS ANGELES Trent Harmon is the 15th


Timber Run Road no longer allows truck traffic

Truck traffic violators on Timber Run will have to go to mayor’s court


Putin: Panama Papers part of US plot to weaken Russia

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any


80th MASTERS | Round 1 Leaderboard

Augusta National Golf Club Par 72 ; Yardage: 7,435 Jordan Spieth 33-33—66-6 Danny Lee 35-33—68-4


Turnpike water erosion problems

Projects delayed from 2015 will go out for bid this month


Makers Market

Makers Market YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Made’s Spring Makers Market pop-up event is scheduled from 1


GOLF

GOLF The Masters Thursday At Augusta National Golf Club Augusta, Ga. Purse: TBA (Last


NCAA HOCKEY: Thursday’s Frozen Four games

North Dakota 4, Denver 2 TAMPA, FLA. Nick Schmaltz scored off a rebound with less a minute left


Poll: 70 percent of Americans have unfavorable view of Trump

Associated Press WASHINGTON For Americans of nearly every race, gender, political persuasion


MLB AT A GLANCE

MLB AT A GLANCE STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGB Baltimore301.000— New


K.O. Drugs event back for its 29th year in May

Annual high school boxing event returns May 4.


OLC report shows increase in VLT revenue at Hollywood Gaming

Penn National’s Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course saw a more than 10 percent increase in video lottery terminal revenue in March.


Man whose sister killed by air bag said he didn’t get a recall notice

Associated Press HOUSTON The brother of a 17-year-old Texas girl who was killed last week when


Youngstown’s crime rate is still unacceptably high

Editorial: The overall crime rate in the city of Youngstown declined for the second consecutive year in 2015.


Media coverage unfair

Opinion: By Huma Munir Austin American-Statesman Just a few days after the brutal attacks in Brussels,


‘Operation Paul Ryan’ is launched

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Exciting news, people: The Republican Party establishment has a


MCCTC wins gold at Family, Career and Community event

Ten seniors and four juniors from the Early Childhood Education Program at the Mahoning County


Leprechaun brings fun to family event

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted a St. Patrick’s Day

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Formation of Mahoning County Sons of the American Revolution Chapter

The Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society will be conducting two organizational meetings to


Boardman Community Briefs

TQGIBT hosts a thread painting workshop Make a handmade greeting card using thread painting. It’s


Canfield Sports Briefs

Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will


Boardman Park to host annual “Mommy and Me for Tea” and fashion show

Girls ages 3-8, along with mom, grandma or another special female adult in their lives, are invited


Amber Ferrari v Weston Wagner

POLAND Amber Ferrari and Weston Wagner were joined in marriage at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 4, 2015, in a


Boardman rocks out during performance

The Boardman High School Rock Orchestra put on it’s 10th annual “Project Mayhem” performance on March 18 at the Boardman Performing Arts Center.

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Resident honored on national level for advocacy efforts

Samantha Villella of Boardman traveled to Washington, D.C. March 14-16 to meet with legislators as

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Jaime Lynn v Timothy Bell

MARS, PA. St. Kilian Parish was the setting of the 2 p.m. Feb. 28, 2015, wedding of Jaime Michelle


Miss Buchenic to be bride of Joel Kaufman

BOARDMAN Joseph and Joann Buchenic of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


Canfield Community Briefs

Kilbreath named to Dean’s List Emma Kilbreath of Canfield was named to the Dean’s List for the


Students show skills to a special someone

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students at Robinwood Lane Elementary celebrated

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Rotary flips pancakes for funds

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Rotary Club hosted its 34th

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Austintown shoots for support for fellow student

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The fifth-grade basketball team from Austintown

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Austintown Sports Briefs

Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will


Miss McDermott, James McCurdy to wed July 30

The parents of Meghan McDermott and James McCurdy, both of Columbus, are announcing their


Children ‘Read to Some Bunny’

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman library hosted a Read to Some Bunny

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Dr. Seuss birthday celebration

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland library celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday

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Students inducted into National Honor Society

Sixty -five juniors and seniors from Poland Seminary High School were inducted into the National

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Little Learners meet new furry friends

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Little Learners Academy Preschool welcomed two

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Soup supper helps serve families in need

Austintown Fitch High School hosted a Souper Supper on March 9.

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Hilltop first-graders host grandparents

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School first-graders invited their

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CHC students welcome spring on Beach Day

With a bit of a nip in the air and a little bit of sunshine coming their way, C.H. Campbell Elementary School students celebrated the school’s annual Beach Day on March 18.

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Students raise $4,000 for breast cancer awareness

Canfield High School seniors and varsity soccer players Heather Haley and Jeff Joseph raised $4700


Poland Community Briefs

Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will


Students get visit from furry friends

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com A couple of barnyard buddies visited Poland

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Local young lady to compete for Miss Teen title

Chloe Klotz of Canfield was recently selected to participate in the 2016 Miss Teen pageant

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Boardman Park to host annual tea

Girls ages 3-8, along with mom, grandma or another special female adult in their lives, are invited


Hilltoppers are Feelin’ Groovy at book fair

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School traveled back in time

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Sons of the American Revolution Chapter

The Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society will be conducting two organizational meetings to


Sons of the American Revolution Chapter

The Sons of the American Revolution, Ohio Society will be conducting two organizational meetings to


Poland community goes on hunt for Easter

The Poland Junior Women’s Club and New Life Church joined together to sponsor the 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Poland Town Hall on March 19.

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