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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former Traficant aide indicted in theft from Canfield woman
A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Linda Kovachik, 69, of Flagler Lane, Boardman, accusing her of stealing $150,000 or more in cash, bonds and jewelry from a 79-year-old Canfield woman.
Furloughed Fellows gardens director now heading Pittsburgh Botanic
Six months after leaving Mill Creek MetroParks’ botanical gardens, Keith Kaiser is at the helm of another public garden.
Youngstown volunteers find parents receptive in canvass announcing Monday school start
About 60 people fanned out Friday afternoon, knocking on doors at the homes of city schoolchildren to remind parents that school starts Monday.
'Weebo' adds to WR Port Authority's development tools
It’s a bright and sunny morning in CASTLO Industrial Park when Weebo takes flight.
Indians win on Naquin's inside-the-park HR
Tyler Naquin hit a game-ending inside-the-park homer, sprinting around the bases to cap a two-run rally in the ninth.
Saturday Tee Times, Friday scores for Greatest Golfer
Here are Friday Scores and Saturday tee times for Greatest Golfer
Hogs to spend limited time at Canfield Fair after reports of swine flu
The Canfield Fair will remove all hogs from the fairgrounds after judging and auctions conclude Sept. 1 due to reports of swine flu in Ohio.
Attorney suing Youngstown, 2 judges over "Black Lives Matter" button incident
An attorney who was held in contempt of court by Judge Robert Milich last month in municipal court is suing the city.
New private housing at YSU ready for tenants
The first phase of the first of two privately owned apartment complexes at Youngstown State University is ready for its first tenants.
SR 82 section named for Lance Cpl. Sliwinski, killed by terrorists 33 years ago
Nearly 33 years after his death in a terrorist bombing of Marines in Lebanon, Stanley Sliwinski has a permanent memorial with his name posted on a half-mile stretch of state Route 82 in Brookfield.
Austintown woman charged in arson that injured firefighter
An Austintown woman has been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on two counts of aggravated arson in an April fire that severely injured a Youngstown firefighter.
Greatest leaders at halfway point of opening day; Pluchinsky sets record
Half the field is in at Mill Creek Golf Course in the opening round of Greatest Golfer of the Valley, and Brandon Pluchinsky did not disappoint.
60 people preparing to deploy to canvass city school neighborhoods
60 people preparing to deploy to canvass city school neighborhoods
Ohio woman who missed bus charged with stealing ambulance
Ohio woman who missed bus charged with stealing ambulance
Ohio unemployment down from June; up slightly from year ago
Ohio unemployment down from June; up slightly from year ago
SR 46 ramp to Interstate 80 eastbound in Austintown is open
SR 46 ramp to Interstate 80 eastbound in Austintown is open
Starr resigns as Baylor law professor, severs school ties
Starr resigns as Baylor law professor, severs school ties
2 New Jersey commuter buses collide, killing 1, injuring 18
2 New Jersey commuter buses collide, killing 1, injuring 18
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 30
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
Teen faces juvenile charges after arrest in Boardman
Teen faces juvenile charges after arrest in Boardman
CANFIELD FAIR | Hogs to leave early due to swine flu concerns
Hogs to leave Canfield Fair early due to swine flu concerns
RIO OLYMPICS | Text of the apology from US swimmer Ryan Lochte
Text of the apology from US swimmer Ryan Lochte
RIO OLYMPICS | Lochte apologizes for not being more candid about incident
Lochte apologizes for not being more candid about incident
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump schedules Monday rally at University of Akron arena
Trump schedules Monday rally at University of Akron arena
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump adviser Paul Manafort has resigned
Trump adviser Paul Manafort has resigned
Austintown woman indicted for arson that injured firefighter
Austintown woman indicted for arson that injured firefighter
Former Traficant aide indicted on theft, forgery charges
Former Traficant aide indicted on theft, forgery charges
Annual ’Black Family Reunion’ kicks off in Cincinnati
Annual ’Black Family Reunion’ kicks off in Cincinnati
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Girard High School Athletic Association, will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
RIO OLYMPICS | 2 US swimmers leave Rio after robbery scandal; 3rd pays fine
2 US swimmers leave Rio after robbery scandal; 3rd pays fine
Civil War reenactors weekend set
Civil War reenactors weekend set GROVE CITY, PA. The Western Pennsylvania Civil War Reenactors
OVI checkpoint will be Saturday in Mahoning County
OVI checkpoint will be Saturday in Mahoning County
Construction to reroute traffic around YSU
Work has already started on Lincoln with another project set for September on Wick Avenue
CEO Mohip, others to canvass homes to bolster student attendance
Two school board members have scheduled a meeting while canvassing is going on
Youngstown schools' CEO to create teacher, principal advisory groups
Schools CEO Krish Mohip will create teacher and principal advisory panels
Golf Thursday’s results
OLYMPICS RIO DE JANEIRO Stacy Lewis made 11 birdies on Thursday to match the low score at
Bed-tax grant to religious event stalled in Youngstown
Assistant prosecutor needs time to research the legality of spending hotel bed tax dollars to support a religious event.
Mahoning officials discuss compensation in executive session
The Mahoning County commissioners discussed a county pay study in an executive session teleconference with a Florida consultant.
Mill Creek Golf Course closed for tournament
Mill Creek Golf Course closed for tournament YOUNGSTOWN The Mill Creek Golf Course will be
Building serves as hub of Brier Hill Italian Festival
The iconic building’s creator finished his project in 1921
Riding hogs for Hospice of the Valley
Roaring sounds will come to life around noon on Sunday at Mike’s Lounge for the fifth annual Grimm Run
Dress to Succeed Ministry celebrates grand opening
Dress to Succeed Ministry celebrates grand opening
Former YSU trustee Lyden dies at 86
Staff report COLUMBIANA Mahoning Valley leaders are remembering William “Bill” J. Lyden as a
Ex-Hubbard mayor faces child-sex charges
Deputies lead former Hubbard mayor Richard Keenan to the Trumbull County Jail after he pleaded not guilty to multiple charges involving sex crimes against a small child.
Self-driving cars go public; Uber offers rides in Pittsburgh
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The option to hail a ride in a self-driving car, which was
ND pipeline construction halted until court date
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. Developers of a four-state oil pipeline have agreed to halt
Police presence overkill?
Opinion: By Jack Wagstaff The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) Elected officials, law enforcement
Port authority research shows impact on property values when brownfields are cleaned
A study carried out by a WRPA intern shows property values increased 18 percent in five years around former Mahoning County brownfield sites that were cleaned.
Feds to phase out private prison use; NEOCC’s fate unclear
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Obama administration announced Thursday it will phase out its
‘BEN-HUR’
‘BEN-HUR’ Grade:Two and a half out of four stars Credits: Directed by Timur Bekmambetov; cast
Ohio Legislature has duty to monitor virtual schools
Editorial: For two decades the state of Ohio shifted billions of dollars from traditional public schools to
Travolta movie about Gotti films in SW Ohio
Travolta movie about Gotti films in SW Ohio HAMILTON, OHIO A biopic about late mob boss John
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Ribbon-cutting event CHAMPION The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
‘Kubo and the Two Strings’ strums stop-motion wonder
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Early in “Kubo and the Two Strings,” our hero meekly strides into
Top entertainment picks for today:
Top entertainment picks for today: v Brier Hill Festival, 4 p.m.: The annual celebration
US: $400M to Iran tied to release of prisoners
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration said Thursday that a $400 million cash
Remake is a good ride, but you won’t forget the original ‘Ben-Hur’ reboot
By Cary Darling Tribune News Service “Ben-Hur” and Charlton Heston go together like sword and
‘Kubo and THE TWO STRINGS’
‘Kubo and THE TWO STRINGS’ Grade: Three out of four stars Credits: Directed by Travis Knight;
Fantasia gets life and music back on track
Tribune News Service In the dozen years since Fantasia Barrino claimed victory on “American Idol,”
Gawker.com will be shut down next week
Associated Press NEW YORK Gawker.com, the brash New York website that broke new ground with its
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Fall sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield,
Greatest golfer | Tee times
Here are today’s tee times for the Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley Tournament at
Trump advisers waged covert influence campaign
Associated Press WASHINGTON A firm run by Donald Trump’s campaign chairman directly orchestrated
T-Mobile will phase out data limits, but will you save money?
Associated Press NEW YORK T-Mobile is phasing out data limits and pushing people toward
Night Out creates better community communication
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com The township’s fourth annual National Night Out observance
Boardman Community Briefs
Local children to audition to perform with Moscow Ballet The Moscow Ballet will be running a
Volunteers sought as race for Zika vaccine heats up
Associated Press WASHINGTON Wanted: Volunteers willing to be infected with the Zika virus for
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Fall sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step
Poland Community Briefs
Rotary offers flag program The Poland Rotary is offering a flag program. The club will install a
Poland Sports Briefs
Athletic office to sell tickets On Aug. 22-26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. the Poland High School
In-coming kindergartners learn about safety
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Ninety-five in-coming Canfield Local Schools kindergarten
Canfield Community Briefs
Square Dancing On Sept. 13 the Friendly Squares of Niles are hosting an introduction to Modern
Austintown Sports Briefs
Season ticket sales kick off for Austintown Fitch Football High school football season is right
Police give back to community
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Corrine Sanderson, Community Organizer, partnered
Austintown Community Briefs
Fitch 1996 class reunion to be Sept. 3 The 1996 class of Austintown Fitch High School will be
Austintown Township Park creates new play areas
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Township Park has recently completed
Pete the Cat hosts purrfect program
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a Pete the Cat
Boardman Park hosts Family Night on July 16
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Boardman Park welcomed families to its Family Night in
Children get hands-on lesson from police
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hitchcock Woods Learning Center welcomed a
New facility celebrated with two ribbon cuttings
The Mahoning County Educational Service Center cut two ribbons to celebrate the opening of its new building, located on North Palmyra Road in Canfield, on Aug. 4.
Little Cardinals give back
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Little Cardinals football players and cheerleaders,
Stories and songs performed for toddlers
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosts a series of Baby
Library hosts sweet summer Olympics
The Poland library hosted their own, sweet version of the Olympics on Aug. 4 by incorporating chocolate treats into the games.
Community members gather for a fun Night Out
The fourth annual Austintown Night Out was hosted at Austintown Township Park on Aug. 2.
Camp FRIEND set
Camp FRIEND set YOUNGSTOWN The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley office will host Camp FRIEND
MetroParks’ insect event proves eye-opening
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com Aria Guzzetti, her sister, Rihanna Guzzetti, and brother, Brenton
Turnovers too much for Steelers vs. Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones threw four interceptions and the Philadelphia Eagles capitalized
Baton Rouge’s season of pain: shootings, unrest, now floods
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, LA. Anger. Sorrow. Vengeful glee. Guilt. Terrence Carter has
Hearing delayed
Hearing delayed WARREN The hearing originally scheduled for today for Jacob Larosa, 16, of
Governor nominates new attorney general
Governor nominates new attorney general HARRISBURG, PA. Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday nominated
Trump’s unscripted portions of national security speech in Youngstown roused the crowd
Opinion: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump isn’t a fan of Teleprompters, but he used one during
Boy’s image shocks world; Russia backs cease-fire
Associated Press BEIRUT The Russian military said Thursday it was ready to back a U.N. call for
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Evacuees in limbo as wildfire burns
Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. Twisted metal gates and rusted mailboxes remained where
Brazilian police: Lochte, US swimmers were not robbed
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Brazilian police said Thursday that swimmer Ryan Lochte and U.S.
U.S. women beat France despite Bird’s injury
It’s rare to see the U.S. women’s basketball team struggle during the Olympics. Then again, they’ve had Sue Bird running the show for more than a decade
RGIII shows promise as Browns lose to the Falcons
Robert Griffin III threw two touchdown passes in the first half in his home debut for Cleveland in the Browns’ 24-13 exhibition loss to the Atlanta Falcons
Space knowledge brought to Earth
A representative from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum came to put on a presentation at the Boardman library on July 22.
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