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

Boardman trustees renew contracts for 2017, make purchases

Boardman trustees renew contracts for 2017, make purchases


Canfield business owner shares entrepreneurship insights

Canfield business owner shares entrepreneurship insights


Veterans group warns of eligibility requirements

Veterans group warns of eligibility requirements


Girard council denies zone changes for new Dollar General store

Girard council denies zone changes for new Dollar General store


Suspect arrested in Warren killing

Suspect arrested in Warren killing


Youngstown is ranked the most affordable college town in Ohio

Youngstown is ranked the most affordable college town in Ohio


Police seek aid to identify car likely involved in homicide

Police seek aid to identify car likely involved in homicide


Suspect in arraigned North Side slaying

Suspect arraigned in North Side slaying


Dylann Roof had list of other black churches in his car

Dylann Roof had list of other black churches in his car


Ohio gas prices 21 cents higher than same time last month

Ohio gas prices 21 cents higher than same time last month


Ohio man convicted of setting girlfriend on fire; sentenced

Ohio man convicted of setting girlfriend on fire; sentenced


Rams fire coach Jeff Fisher after 42-14 loss to Falcons

Rams fire coach Jeff Fisher after 42-14 loss to Falcons


Recount efforts end: Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania

Recount efforts end: Trump wins in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania


Oil spurt drives Dow to record despite drop for most stocks

Oil spurt drives Dow to record despite drop for most stocks


Scheduled guests for Tuesday's Louie B. Free broadcast on Vindy Talk Radio

Scheduled guests for Tuesday's Louie B. Free broadcast on Vindy Talk Radio


Federal budget deficit jumps to $136.7 billion in November

Federal budget deficit jumps to $136.7 billion in November


Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place

Supreme Court leaves $1B NFL concussion settlement in place


Thursday ceremony to mark approaching reopening of Lincoln Avenue

Lincoln Avenue, between Fifth Avenue and Phelps Street, will reopen Thursday


Bond set at $1M for suspect in September homicide

Bond set at $1M for suspect in September homicide


Sources: Some YSU football players face suspension for substance violation

Sources: Some YSU football players face suspension for substance violation


Niles police need your help to identify this car

Police are asking the public for help in identifying this car, which they believe was involved in the Arlene Frasca homicide Oct. 6 at her home on Hiram Street. Anyone with information should call Niles police at 330-652-9944.


Lockup List Monday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


4 years after Newtown, gun control advocates tailor efforts

4 years after Newtown, gun control advocates tailor efforts


Chinese media warn Trump against using Taiwan as bargaining chip

Chinese media warn Trump against using Taiwan as bargaining chip


John Glenn’s casket to be escorted from Capitol to Ohio State

John Glenn’s casket to be escorted from Capitol to Ohio St.


’La La Land’ waltzes off with most Golden Globe nominations

’La La Land’ waltzes off with most Golden Globe nominations


Pa. man faces theft charge in museum heist

Pa. man faces theft charge in museum heist


Man could face 4 years in meth-making charges

Man could face 4 years in meth-making charges


Woman arrested at work after she is accused in slash attack

Woman arrested at work after she is accsed in slash attack


Top GOP leader: Senate to probe reports of Russia hacking

Top GOP leader: Senate to probe reports of Russia hacking


Christmas spending sparks domestic incident: police

Christmas spending sparks domestic incident: police


Brit Floyd will return to Packard hall

Brit Floyd will return to Packard hall


Jessica Comstock | Joshua Crissman

POLAND Jessica Louise Comstock and Joshua James Crissman, both of Poland, were married Oct. 15 at

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Jennifer King | Douglas Moore

NEW MIDDLETOWN Jennifer J. King and Douglas R. Moore were joined in marriage by the Rev. Larry

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Cassandra Best, George Stevens set to be married

MENTOR, OHIO Cassandra Best is announcing her engagement to George Stevens, both of Mentor. Her

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Biondo-Hull wedding date is announced

The parents of Natalie Biondo and Daniel Hull, both of Pittsburgh, Pa., are announcing their

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WORTH A LOOK

SALES Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road,


Toughest test awaits YSU

Second-seeded Eastern Washington enjoyed a blowout win over Richmond


The Journey on Sunday featured people in costume and live animals, including a camel

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Jayden Scheibert of Warren was disappointed


OSU romps to 8th victory

Mitchell scores 19th, is fifth all-time in Buckeyes scoring


Dirty dozen! Fast start not enough for 49ers

Jets recover for overtime victory


Caring for students by capturing their hearts

Youngstown teachers and students are developing better relationships to work together


Bell rings up record game

Dashing through the snow, Steelers RB gains 236 yards


Sluggish start sends Browns to 13th loss

Griffin’s return against Bengals not enough to stop winless streak


Storm sewers are sealing shut

Storm sewers near Pebble Beach Drive are on their way to filling back up with sediment that was dug out just a few months prior


Steelers balls sent to NFL

Giants said they were underinflated


Public defender’s effort, storytelling earn him ‘credit for time served’

Atty. Alan Matavich may be best known outside of the Trumbull County Courthouse as the guy who wrote a couple of humorous songs about local characters whose choices made them infamous.


Trumbull prosecutor asks that two men remain in prison for homicides

Trumbull prosecutor asks that two men remain in prison for homicides


10 Ohio bills that could become law soon

The so-called ‘heartbeat’ bill almost certainly faces a court challenge if signed into law


Movie theater gimmicks have a high failure rate

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK It’s starting to look a lot like the ’50s at the movies.


Going ‘Rogue’

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer SAN FRANCISCO A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there


VIDEO GAME REVIEW

“THE LAST GUARDIAN” Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Details: Sony, for the PlayStation 4, $59.99 I


Suspect in Sept. killing in city turns himself in

Associated Press CINCINNATI A man charged with assaulting a Cincinnati police officer


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County District Board of Health, 11 a.m., Mahoning County District Board


Births

Births ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Sara and John Miller, Middlefield, boy, Dec. 10. Joanna and


Single-digit temperatures possible Thursday

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The overnight weather was expected to be a


Turkeys for parents

Turkeys for parents YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City School District is giving out free turkeys at


LOTTERies

LOTTERies SUNDAY’s numbers OHIO evening drawings Pick 32-8-5 Pick 49-3-5-4 Pick 5


nfl roundup | Sunday’s other games

AFC Titans 13, Broncos 10 NASHVILLE DeMarco Murray ran for 92 yards and a touchdown, and the


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, Dec. 12, the 347th day of 2016. There are 19 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Ravens defense awaits Brady

Baltimore tops in the league


Travel plans? Get set for deep freeze

Associated Press CHICAGO A blanket of snow is covring the Great Lakes and the Northeast


Cast of ‘Hidden Figures’ pays tribute to John Glenn

Associated Press NEW YORK John Glenn, depicted in “Hidden Figures” as a space trailblazer who


Islamic State recaptures key city

Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State militants recaptured the ancient city of Palmyra from


Trump must be a leader

Opinion: By Richard Cherwitz The Dallas Morning News I am a professor at the University of Texas at


golf

golf UBS Hong Kong Open Sunday’s Leading Scores At Hong Kong Golf Club Fanling, Hong Kong


Ohio graduation requirements | Class of 2018

Students must earn 4 credits in English language arts 0.5 credit in health 4 credits in


YOUNGSTOWN

YOUNGSTOWN Jalon Allen, 22, one of two men wanted in the Sept. 20 killing of Andre Harrison in a


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Amad Saleh, 57, of 2312 North Road SE, Howland, and


nhl roundup | Sunday’s games

Flyers 1, Red Wings 0 DETROIT Brayden Schenn scored 2:44 into overtime and Anthony Stolarz got


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xQ J 9 8 3 2 uA K J 2 vVoid wK J 2 Partner


Struthers couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary

Lucille, 98, and John Hrinak, 99, mark anniversary.


college basketball roundup Sunday’s games

MEN No. 6 Kentucky 96, Hofstra 73 NEW YORK Malik Monk scored 20 points, Isaiah Briscoe had 19


Youngstown City School District CEO Krish Mohip aims for 100 percent graduation

Youngstown City School District CEO Krish Mohip aims for 100 percent graduation


Attack on Christian church kills at least 25 in Egypt

Los Angeles Times (TNS) ERBIL, Iraq In the rubble outside Egypt’s main Coptic Christian church


Will fiscal recovery plan for Niles finally hold up?

Editorial: For a while, it seemed that Niles Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia was flirting with a vote of no


IN SOCIETY TODAY

IN SOCIETY TODAY Finding appropriate gifts that fit inside a shoebox given out at Christmastime


Disappointed Democrats should pay attention to lessons of RFK

Opinion: By Larry Tye The Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s an idea for beleaguered Democrats looking for a


Church roof collapses; at least 160 are killed

Associated Press WARRI, Nigeria Mortuaries overflowed with bodies Sunday from a church


Trump: I’ll stay out of business

Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview Sunday that his


Driver charged with manslaughter

Associated Press CINCINNATI The surviving driver in a fatal truck collision that closed a