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

Mahoning treasurer's opponent alleges emal scandal in the office

Christine Lucarell Oliver, the Republican challenging Democratic Mahoning County Treasurer Daniel Yemma, has charged that apparently inappropriate use of a county treasurer’s office email account has occurred under his administration.


MCCTC's second annual clambake launched tonight

The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s culinary arts program launched its second annual clambake Friday evening, serving up $40 dishes to family and friends.


Parts issue shuts down Lordstown production until Tuesday

A supply-chain issue has led to canceled production of the Chevrolet Cruze on Monday at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant.


US labor secretary tells WR Building Council Trump refused to recognize union vote

U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez came to the annual Western Reserve Building Trades fish fry Friday night to emphasize Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s pro-union stance.


Warren needs half-percent tax to avoid deficit, officials say

City officials have added up Warren’s losses in revenue: $400,000 less estate taxes in 2016 compared with 2011, $632,000 less in local government funds from the state and $186,000 less state government funds compared with 2011.


2 Youngstown men shot iin separate incidents

Police are investigating a pair of unrelated shootings on the South Side that occurred about three hours apart.


Poland schools Halloween parade says boo to drugs

While Terri Dambra was out of town, her boyfriend John Paul Jones waited in the stands to support her daughter, Sophia Dambra, 9, dressed as a scary doll for the Poland schools Halloween parade.


Teen Straight Talk heading to El Salvador to spread message of abstinence

El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America, and a team of 16 from Teen Straight Talk will be visiting there next week on a mission to help heal body and soul.


INDIANS LIVE| Indians need 3 outs

Wrigley hosts first World Series game in 71 years


Trooper kills man with gunshot during Georgia traffic stop

Trooper kills man with gunshot during Georgia traffic stop


UPDATE | Source: Clinton-related emails came in Weiner investigation

Source: Clinton-related emails came in Weiner investigation


No injuries after plane fire, evacuation at Chicago airport

No injuries after plane fire, evacuation at Chicago airport


TripAdvisor gets feds' OK to book travel services to Cuba

TripAdvisor gets feds' OK to book travel services to Cuba


Treasurer's challenger alleges inappropriate use of county email

Treasurer's challenger alleges inappropriate use of county email


Route 718 in Mercer County now open

Route 718 in Mercer County now open


Freight train hits another head-on in Pa., injuring 2 workers

Freight train hits another head-on in Pa., injuring 2 workers


UN gets release of 876 children detained by Nigeria military

UN gets release of 876 children detained by Nigeria military


Warren church sponsors gospel skating event Monday

Warren church sponsors gospel skating event Monday


Education gap divides white voters

Education gap divides white voters


'Octubafest' is Sunday at YSU's Bliss Hall

'Octubafest' is Sunday at YSU's Bliss Hall


BREAKING NEWS | FBI to look into new Clinton emails

FBI to look, into new Clinton emails


Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday

Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday


Ohio man convicted of fatally shooting wife gets life term

Ohio man convicted of fatally shooting wife gets life term


Adoption Day celebration set Wednesday at Mahoning County Courthouse

Adoption Day celebration set Wednesday at Mahoning County Courthouse


Doctor group: Ohio overreacted to drug-tracking compliance

Doctor group: Ohio overreacted to drug-tracking compliance


Driver convicted for fatal crash during SW Ohio police chase

Driver convicted for fatal crash during SW Ohio police chase


Supply chain issue impacts Lordstown Cruze production

Supply chain issue impacts Lordstown Cruze production


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Activists split as Clinton makes push for black millennials

Activists split as Clinton makes push for black millennials


McDonald police implements Ohio policing standards

McDonald police implements Ohio policing standards


South Side man shot in leg Thursday night

South Side man shot in leg Thursday night


Youngstown police investigating East Florida Avenue shooting

Youngstown police investigating East Florida Avenue shooting


Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes


Manson follower 'Tex' Watson denied parole in California

Manson follower 'Tex' Watson denied parole in California


Mahoning Valley Brew Fest is Saturday in Warren

Mahoning Valley Brew Fest is Saturday in Warren


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.


2nd suspect arrested in Ohio shooting that killed 2-year-old

2nd suspect arrested in Ohio shooting that killed 2-year-old


Veterans program and breakfast set


YMTA to present October recital

YMTA to present October recital YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present an


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | No injuries after Pence plane slides off runway in NYC

No injuries after Pence plane slides off runway in NYC


Fugitive doctor in Pakistan loses Ohio appeal over assets

Fugitive doctor in Pakistan loses Ohio appeal over assets


Mahoning Valley Race Course entries for Friday

Mahoning Valley Race Course: Friday's entries.


Howland, Springfield Valley’s hottest football teams

Both teams rebounded from shaky starts.


Struthers man now says he’s flying Nazi flag to protest zoning citations

ACLU representative said the flag is clearly permitted as free-speech.


Board tables Austintown schools chief’s pact extension

The move came at the end of a three and a half-hour board meeting.


Evans’ OT goal lifts Mooney to District title

Goals are synonymous with Cardinal Mooney’s girls soccer team. The Cardinals score in bunches. Until Thursday night, that is.


Second-half goals give Tigers first district title since 2012

Sara Ciletti, Isabella Merlo and Na’pier Ramsey scored goals and Kamryn Buckley turned back all nine Lakeview shots.


Judicial seat most expensive campaign in Mahoning County

The incumbent and her husband have loaned $60,000 to the campaign


Central multi-county morgue mulled

Auditor and his northeast Ohio colleagues study sharing a morgue.


SPORTS DIGEST || Former PSU coach awarded $7.3 million

Former PSU coach awarded $7.3 million BELLEFONTE, PA. A jury has ruled in favor of a former


World Series back at Wrigley after 71-year hiatus

Game 3 is tonight at one baseball’s iconic parks.


Air Force band, singers inspire patriotism with music

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whatever joy Master Sgt. Brett Miller derived from


DANA symphony Orchestra to offer Russian classics

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 61-member Dana Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen L. Gage,


Christian band revives some older songs

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Resonate, a Christian band based in Youngstown, released its debut


Opera selections at college

Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. Opera Westminster will present “Scenic Views,” a collection of


Tom Hanks reprises role as symbol expert in ‘Inferno’ Simpler is better

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer By a twist of fate, there are two infernos you can submerge


Trump convinced he will win Ohio next month

The GOP nominee said his election guarantees the country will be put back on the right track


Boardman projects highlighted at update

By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com BOARDMAN A land swap between the township and


Picture Perfect Hair Day at Kirkmere

Barbers and stylists donated their time to get Kirkmere students ready for picture day


Sexual misconduct allegation leveled against aUrsuline employee

Youngstown police are investigating a sexual misconduct allegation against an Ursuline employee, monsignor says


Incumbent Republican, Dem challenger seek election to judgeship

Anthony D’Apolito is challenging Judge Shirley J. Christian of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.


Three charged in stabbing death

Three people have been indicted in the Aug. 10 stabbing death of a Palmer Avenue man.


Penn National reports third-quarter results

Net income was $46.5 million compared with $4.9 million made in the third quarter of 2015.


Horse racing returns today to Hollywood Gaming

A thoroughbred rounds the bend during a morning run at Hollywood Gaming race course. The racino's fall racing season begins today with an eight-race program and five six-figure championship events Saturday at the Austintown course.


Boys cross country places fifth at regional championships

The Boardman Spartan boys cross country team advanced to the OHSAA Regional Championship for the

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Program serves up opportunities to learn tennis

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and


Students say “yes” to positive choices

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman High School students and faculty


Flea Markets allows community members to showcase talents

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngest Flea hosted its monthly flea


Author speaks about 9/11 with Poland students

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Author Nora Raleigh Baskin visited Poland

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Tennis program serves up opportunities to learn

The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and Buddy Up for Down Syndrome hosted a Buddy Up Tennis event on Sept. 24 at the Boardman Tennis Center.

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Austintown Community Briefs

GA to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover


Bethanne Gorski • Stan Niziolek

Bethanne Gorski became the wife of Stan J. Niziolek on June 2 at a 6 p.m. ceremony at St. Christine


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Relay for Life strikes out cancer

The Relay for Life of Austintown teams kicked off the season with a bowling event at Wedgewood Lanes on Oct. 2.

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Buddy Up Tennis program

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and

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Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils

The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of


Canfield Sports Briefs

Cardinals’ basketball youth skills academy to be Nov. 1 The Canfield High School boys’ basketball


Local Trick-or-Treat times and tips

By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@live.com Trick-or-Treat will take place in our local areas on Oct.


Program serves up opportunities to learn tennis

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and


Boardman Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants fall sports news Fall sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step


Poland Sports Briefs

Mattress fundraiser Poland High School athletics will be hosting their annual Mattress Fundraiser


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Annual Survivor Run raises awareness

The third annual Survivor Run, organized by Megan Hruska of Canfield, took place at Buckeye Horse Park on Oct. 1.

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Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils

The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of


Program allows opportunities to learn tennis

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and

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Garden Forum shares entry results

Staff report The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area Inc. has announced the floral entry


Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils

The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of


Canfield city and township residents can participate in 2016 food drive

The Canfield Lions Club, the LEOs youth group (A Lions Club affiliate organization), the Knight of


Canfield student wins art contest

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As a fourth-grade student at Hilltop Elementary School last

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Allison Davis • Ian Lanzillotti

Allison Davis married Ian Lanzillotti Aug. 27. They reside in Cleveland, Tenn. The bride is the


Poland community briefs

Fast and furriest Join in on Nov. 12 for the fourth annual Fast and Furriest 5K Run / Walk at


Boys cross country places second at Sim Earich Invitational

Boardman’s Chris Butler earned meet MVP by placing first overall out of 287 runners leading the


Boardman Community Briefs

Bin sale On Nov. 12, Boardman High School National Honor Society is hosting its annual Bin Sale


Program serves up opportunities to learn tennis

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and


Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils

The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of


Iraqis find bomb factory, tunnels

Associated Press KHAZER, Iraq Iraqi forces explored a network of tunnels and uncovered a bomb-


Mariota’s TDs lead Titans to win

Marcus Mariota threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns to end his home struggles and the Tennessee Titans had their highest point total of the season in a 36-22 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.


METRO DIGEST || Student jailed after assaulting teacher

Teacher assaulted YOUNGSTOWN A 16-year-old student at the Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center is


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


ThURSDAY ON THE LINKS

HSBC CHAMPIONS SHANGHAI Rikard Karlberg made his World Golf Championships debut with an 8-under


TRICK OR TREAT

TRICK OR TREAT A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The


MORE PREP RESULTS FROM THURSDAY

GIRLS SOCCER DIVISION III Champion 2, Rootstown 1 CORTLAND A sudden death penalty kick goal


BRIDGE

BRIDGE East-West vulnerable, South deals. NORTH x8 6 3 uQ 8 4 2 vA 10 2 wA 10 8 WEST


UN: School attack in Syria may be war crime

Associated Press BEIRUT U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Thursday for an immediate


Trump rails at ‘corrupt’ Clinton; first lady helps Hillary campaign in N.C.

Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Trailing with time running out, Donald Trump denounced both


Stratton Chevy donates to allow West Branch Football to go pink for breast cancer

Stratton donates $5,000 for Pink Out football game


Eight teams already great; nine more on the bubble

Heading into the final week of the regular season, eight Mahoning Valley schools have clinched playoff spots.


AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s games

Penguins 4, Islanders 2 PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third


Tribe’s Tomlin will pitch with ailing dad watching

While his dad sat on a bucket in their backyard catching, little Josh Tomlin pretended he was pitching in the World Series. He’s about to do it for real.


GOLF

GOLF WGC-HSBC Champions Thursday At Sheshan International Golf Club Shanghai Purse:


US charges 61 in call-center scam based in India

Associated Press WASHINGTON It can be a frightening call to get – and it’s a familiar one for


Angelo-Chaney wedding plans are announced

Marcy Angelo and Joshua Chaney of Hubbard are announcing their engagement. They plan to marry in a


Challenger bashes county recorder

Steven Carter said Noralynn Palermo failed to complete required continuing education for county recorders.


Newt’s curious sex talk

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune If Megyn Kelly were fascinated with sex, as Newt Gingrich


Officials say US strikes targeted al-Qaida militants

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan U.S. airstrikes this week in eastern Afghanistan killed


AARP members invited to YSU game

AARP members invited to YSU game YOUNGSTOWN The AARP invites all AARP card holders and their


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW Look for record reviews, including Kenny Chesney’s new album.


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Community Health preliminary 3Q data YOUNGSTOWN Community Health Systems, the parent company of


Trump campaign is surprisingly disengaged in Mahoning Valley; no recent visit by the candidate

Opinion: With Donald Trump’s success in the Mahoning Valley during the March Republican primary, several


Renewal levy on ballot in New Middletown

The New Middletown police department’s budget is reliant on a shrinking general fund for about a third of their budget


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 8 a.m., work session for preschool program overview,


GM’s financial growth fuels Valley’s optimism

Editorial: American engineer, busi- nessman and politician Charles Erwin Wilson proudly told members of the


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: Hockey action as the local squad


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TOday 7 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: WTA Finals, ATP Basel and WTA Vienna. 9:30 a.m. (GC)


Health law consumers to have less choice in 2017

Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans in the health insurance markets created by President


Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2016. There are 64 days left in the year.

Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2016. There are 64 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


New images show crater created on Mars by lander

New images show crater created on Mars by lander BERLIN New pictures taken by a NASA satellite


Amazon looks to expand base, courts food shoppers

Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon wants you to order your turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce


Online privacy may get boost by new data rules

Associated Press NEW YORK New privacy rules may make it easier to escape at least some online


Miss Hayden, Mr. Detwiler are engaged

Emily Hayden and Raymond Detwiler, both of Austintown, are planning to marry Oct. 29. The parents


Medical chain charged in workers’ comp scam

Associated Press CLEVELAND A chain of Cleveland-area medical clinics, their former co-owner and


Mitzel-Lower wedding plans are announced

Chrysann and Michael Mitzel of Canfield are announcing the wedding plans of their daughter, Amelia


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 72 to finish


ON THE AIR This weekend’s football on TV & radio

TOday 6:30 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) High school football: Akron SVSM at Ursuline. 6:30 p.m. (WNIO-AM


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Bradford and Renee Congo, Salem, boy, Oct. 26. Jeffrey


CHS soccer goes pink for Pink Out

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors and varsity soccer players

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Boardman Park Halloween attendance hits record

Boardman Park recently announced that the attendance for the Halloween Family Friendly Wagon Rides


Oct. 7

Oct. 7 Unwanted phone calls: A report of unwanted phone calls at a home in the 40 block of


Canfield community briefs

Canfield Lions to host fish fry The Canfield Lions will be hosting a Fish Fry on Nov. 4 at A La


Conti-lroy wedding is set for November

Nicholas and Pamela Conti of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Darla


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