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

Many gather at vigil to remember Kristy Taaffe of Struthers

Many gather at vigil to remember Kristy Taaffe of Struthers


Boil advisory issued for portions of Warren Township

Boil advisory issued for portions of Warren Township


Stakeholders in city schools recovery have first session with CEO

Stakeholders in city schools recovery have first session with CEO


Clinton campaign opens Boardman phone bank

Clinton campaign opens Boardman phone bank


REUNIONS

REUNIONS


Accident snarls traffic at state Route 82

Accident snarls traffic at state Route 82


Report: Scarce information on juvenile justice in Ohio

Report: Scarce information on juvenile justice in Ohio


Man indicted for shooting father, #Ohio #deputy

Man accused in shooting of father, Ohio deputy indicted


#Ohio seeks federal approval to charge new #Medicaid fees

Ohio seeks federal approval to charge new Medicaid fees


Youngstown man arrested with stolen car in Boardman

Youngstown man arrested with stolen car in Boardman


Flight attendant’s passion: Reuniting soldiers and dogs

Flight attendant’s passion: Reuniting soldiers and dogs


Mega Millions jackpot edges up to $454M; drawing Tuesday

Mega Millions jackpot edges up to $454M; drawing Tuesday


City man faces drug charges after apparent Austintown OD

City man faces drug charges after apparent Boardman OD


Roscoe Brown Jr., Tuskegee Airman and educator, dies at 94

Roscoe Brown Jr., Tuskegee Airman and educator, dies at 94


Abner Mikva, liberal voice from Illinois, dies at 90

Abner Mikva, liberal voice from Illinois, dies at 90


Noel Neill, first actress to play Lois Lane, dies at 95

Noel Neill, first actress to play Lois Lane, dies at 95


Texas teen loses part of leg when 180 sparklers explode

Texas teen loses part of leg when 180 sparklers explode


Tickets on sale for the Clarks and jazz concert

Tickets on sale for the Clarks and jazz concert


Indians win delayed game

Indians again beat Tigers


Chamber promotes bobblehead project

Chamber promotes bobblehead project


FBI says it won't recommend charges in Clinton email matter

FBI says it won’t recommend charges in Clinton email matter


Man faces charges after knife incident

Man faces charges after knife incident


Kovachik appears in court for theft case

Kovachik appears in court for theft case


Women claim pair threw car jack through their car window

Women claim pair threw car jack through their car window


Man burns hand saving car from burning sock

Man burns hand saving car from burning sock


City fire crews fight 4 vacant house fires

City fire crews fight 4 vacant house fires


AMPED competition kicks off

AMPED competition kicks off


Propane tank explosion damages #Pittsburgh house; nobody hurt

Propane tank explodes damaging Pittsburgh house, nobody hurt


#Apple urges organ donation via new #iPhone software

Apple urges organ donation via new iPhone software


Suspect’s hand cut off with machete during home invasion

Suspect’s hand cut off with machete during home invasion


Trains sidelined over cracks, #Philly commuters crowd aboard

Trains sidelined over cracks, Philly commuters crowd aboard


Hostess, after four years of corporate turmoil, again set to go public

Hostess, four years after bankruptcy, will go public again


Miss Stevens, Mr. Carpenter are engaged

Jeana Stevens and Donald (Joe) Carpenter, both of Mineral Ridge, are engaged and planning to be

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Miss Massey and Mr. Hight will be married

YOUNGSTOWN Constance Louise Massey and David Craig Hight Sr., both of Youngstown, are engaged. The

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Danielle Blake, Brett Balog to marry Sept. 10

Danielle Blake and Brett Balog, both of Boardman, are engaged. Their parents are announcing the

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Ashley Grimm, Billy Morrow will be married

CORTLAND Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Arnold of Cortland are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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Miss Utsinger, Mr. Wellington to marry July 22

Arlie Utsinger and Marie Utsinger, both of Boardman, and Bruce and Peggy Wellington of Newton Falls,

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Mr. and Mrs. White celebrate 50th anniversary

MR. AND MRS. JOHN WHITE NEW BERN, N.C. Mr. and Mrs. John (Jeff) White of New Bern, N.C.,

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Riches will celebrate 50th with family

MR. AND MRS. SAMUEL RICH AUSTINTOWN Samuel and Kathleen Rich of Austintown will celebrate their

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Symphony Society hosts annual meeting and awards luncheon

Symphony Society officers and board members were honored at a recent luncheon at DeYor Performing Arts Center.

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SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


9-year-old has book deal for detective series

9-year-old has book deal for detective series NEW YORK One of the world’s youngest sleuths, 9


Youngstown Chapter of Links Inc. inducts members and installs officers

Youngstown Chapter of Links Inc. recently met at Holiday Inn in Boardman to induct new members and install officers.

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A centenarian's secrets

The most incredible part of this journey is that three of her sisters – all 90 and older – joined her at her party.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for the


GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon at the Davis Education and Visitor Center, Kidston Classroom.


Domestic-violence court helps, but can't save all victims, Warren judge says

When Wildman began prosecuting domestic-violence cases 10 years ago, about half of victims were uncooperative; now, it's about 90 percent, he says.


Tease photo

Boardman golfer looks to join his teammates in Greatest event

Through four rounds, three golfers from Boardman High’s talented boys team have clinched spots in the Flynn Automotive Group Juniors Greatest Golfer of the Valley championship that will be contested later this month.


Choice in text proves costly to Mooney's girls lacrosse coach

Hilary Barrett resigned after six seasons.


Grief-stricken family finds solace at holiday parade, 5K

A longtime popular parade and first-time 5K run gave thousands of spectators and participants much to see and cheer about, but for one family, a sudden death placed them in the position of trying to turn tragedy into tribute.


Lake Monsters rally to sting struggling Scrappers

Mahoning Valley wasted Hillman’s solid start


Leo Connelly leads district for disabled veterans

The Boardman man is a highly decorated Vietnam War veteran.


New law allows parents to place security freezes on minors credit reports

Another law quickens the pace of funding for some road projects around the state.


SPORTS DIGEST || Chamberlain, Gorzelanny released

The Cleveland Indians have designated veteran reliever Joba Chamberlain for assignment.


ON AREA DIAMONDS

Monday’s games from Cene Park


Austintown officials work to improve Wickcliffe area

Austintown uses grant money to preserve the Wickcliffe area from further development


Stumble ends Montano’s dream

Snake-bit runner stung again


Youngstown cops find guns after chase into Campbell

Reports say suspect also kicks paramedic in face


iTunes: official chart for top songs for the week ending June 30, 2016

iTunes: official chart for top songs for the week ending June 30, 2016


Trolley will take visitors to the Garden District for walking/riding tours

Staff report WARREN The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, along with the Garden District and


METRO DIGEST || Socks for veterans

Socks for veterans YOUNGSTOWN During July, Shepherd of the Valley is conducting its first Stars


Home For Good makes new move with ACTION

Home For Good moves to church.


Man drives away with gas pump, pater arrested for OVI, CCW

Reports also said he resisted arrest


Paw Platoon comes to rescue of dog attacked in Boardman

Poochie, a 4-year-old Boston bull terrier and pug mix who lost the use of his hind legs after his owner saw someone running from his yard four months ago, moves in his Boardman yard with the wheelchair he received from Paw Platoon.


Hello Jupiter!

Hello Jupiter! PASADENA, Calif. Braving intense radiation, a NASA spacecraft reached Jupiter on


Bryant, Contreras homers help Cubs rout Reds

Russell drove in 3 runs for Chicago


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew D. Chifolo, 28, of 110 Forest Garden Drive,


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Hubbard school board, work session, 5:30 p.m., Board of Education conference


Facebook sacrifices the news

Opinion: By Phil Rosenthal Chicago Tribune You know who doesn’t want you depending on Facebook to get


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital William and Carrie Trunick, Youngstown, girl, July 2.


Security ordered tightened as death toll in Baghdad hits 157

Associated Press BAGHDAD As the death toll from the weekend truck bombing in Baghdad climbed to


Obama, Clinton travel aboard Air Force One to campaign

Associated Press WASHINGTON They’ve been bitter rivals, allies and colleagues. When they take


Durant picks Warriors

Signing enhances Golden State’s status as a super team


Memory seminar

Memory seminar BOARDMAN A free seminar on nondrug methods that can be used to improve memory and


Crusade against public corruption is deemed to be corrupt in crucial ruling by the US Supreme Court

Opinion: WASHINGTON The progressive drive to broadly define and thoroughly eradicate political “corruption”


THE LINE

THE LINE MLB National League FavoriteOddsUnderdog CHICAGO CUBS101/2-111/2Cincinnati


Two Valley police departments meet state standards

Austintown and Liberty PDs joins 35 other agencies who met the standards


US attorney general can’t go near probe of Clinton

Editorial: The moment THAT former President Bill Clinton entered U.S. Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch’s


Educated, well-off, Dhaka attackers defy pattern

Associated Press NEW DELHI The young men had been missing for months. Their families sensed


TV AND RADIO

TV AND RADIO TODAY 8 a.m. (ESPN) Women's tennis: Wimbledon quarterfinals. 8 a.m. (ESPN2)


Latest resignation leaves UK with vacuum

Associated Press LONDON Britain’s Conservative prime minister is stepping down. The Labour Party


ID sought of assault victim

Associate Press PENINSULA, Ohio The National Park Service is asking for any information that


Oddly enough

Oddly enough Swiss army battles its latest foe: bedbugs GENEVA The Swiss army is working hard


Timeout turnaround

Roof closing helps Serena rebound for victory


Festivities mark nation’s 240th

Associated Press From fireworks soaring above the Washington Monument to hot dogs being downed in


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Taylor Swift hosts July Fourth bash at seaside mansion WESTERLY, R.I. Taylor Swift


Trump plans celebrity-heavy GOP convention

By STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press CLEVELAND Donald Trump’s team promises an extraordinary


Today is Tuesday, July 5, the 187th day of 2016

Today is Tuesday, July 5, the 187th day of 2016. There are 179 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Police in Southwest Ohio investigate triple shooting

Associated Press SPRINGBORO, Ohio Authorities say a man shot his estranged wife and her brother


MONDAY'S OTHER MLB GAMES

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 6, Royals 2 TORONTO Aaron Sanchez pitched eight innings to win his


Man jailed in death of 78-year-old woman

Man jailed in death of 78-year-old woman DAYTON Authorities have jailed a man on murder


Ohio's lawyers pose ethics questions about medical marijuana

Associated Press COLUMBUS Attorneys are asking whether Ohio's new medical marijuana law that


notices

notices BASEBALL Liberty Township Baseball Association — is putting on an all-star tourney for


Pirates celebrate fifth straight on 4th

Polanco’s homers propel Bucs


METRO DIGEST || Man beaten in car

Man beaten in car YOUNGSTOWN A 33-year-old man was found beaten about 8:35 p.m. Sunday at the


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