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

Former worker fired from Belinky court dies at 54

Services will take place at 3 p.m. today in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Church for Donald D. Gaudio Jr., 54, of Boardman, a former Mahoning County Probate Court deputy clerk and guardianship investigator, who died Monday at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.


Only 3 Valley schools earn B on state report cards, but educators not surprised

As state and Mahoning Valley educators predicted, the latest state report cards for schools and school districts show lower grades than what many parents and community members expect.


Historic Stambaugh Building evolving into downtown hotel

On the roof of the Stambaugh Building the wind whips your hair and the sun warms you.


Saturday run to honor Cortland jogger killed in hit-and-run

Brittany Szwedko had it all: brains, beauty, a great sense of humor and family and friends who loved her.


Emergency personnel respond to NIles store after child reports parents unconscious in car

A young girl went into the Dollar General Market in the Niles Plaza Shopping Center, 5120 Youngstown-Warren Road, late Thursday and asked for help because her parents would not wake up.


'I'm the bad guy,' Wickie Tutt tells Judge Christian

Wickie Tutt told Judge Shirley J. Christian that he will spend his four years in prison to reflect on why he is the “bad guy” – and on what he can to do change that when he gets out.


Wick Ave. improvement will be model for more corridor work, mayor says

The $4.4 million improvement project on Wick Avenue will be the model for future work on Youngstown’s main corridors, city officials say.


Woman revived after 16 doses of OD-reversal drug

A woman, 28, of Farmdale recovered from a drug overdose Saturday night outside the Taco Bell on Elm Road after medical personnel administered 16 rounds of the opiate reversal drug naloxone.


Valley Latinos kick off Hispanic Heritage Month

Fran Wilson has kept a special mantra first taught to her by her father. While growing up, Wilson’s father would tell her “You can do anything, you’re Mexican.”


White Sox edge Indians in ninth

Carlos Sanchez drove in the winning run in the ninth inning.


Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 35

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Power outage shut off water for customers on the East Side

Power outage shut off water for customers on the East Side


Lockup List Thursday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Austintown woman faces charges after fight turns violent

Austintown woman faces charges after fight turns violent


Officials launch $4.4M Wick Avenue project

Officials launch $4.4M Wick Avenue project


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump to Oz: I see a younger person in the mirror

PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump to Oz: I see a younger person in the mirror


US retail sales slump 0.3 percent, ending 4 months of gains

US retail sales slump 0.3 percent, ending 4 months of gains


Sanders, Warren to campaign in Ohio this weekend

Sanders, Warren to campaign in Ohio this weekend


Gun, drugs found after pair arrested on Breaden Avenue

Gun, drugs found after pair arrested on Breaden Avenue


After arrest, man gives up cash, drugs in the back of police cruiser

After arrest, man gives up cash, drugs in the back of police cruiser


US manufacturing output stumbled in August

US manufacturing output stumbled in August


Prison sentence for Boardman man who made meth in front of son

Prison sentence for Boardman man who made meth in front of son


Hyundai recalls SUVs; software flaw may stop acceleration

Hyundai recalls SUVs; software flaw may stop acceleration


Library association to host annual meeting

Library association to host annual meeting WARREN Warren Library Association will host its


Academic commission to provide feedback on strategic plan

Commission chairman says approval of academic plan won’t be quick


RG3’s career back in limbo after injury

Robert Griffin III’s left arm is cradled in a black sling, restrained. Same as his career.


York, Rhéaume encourage women to break boundaries

Two risk-taking females in the sports industry spoke at the Women’s In Entrepreneurship fundraiser Wednesday.


About 6,500 Mahoning County voters have requested absentee ballots to vote by mail

It’s considerably more than those asking for ballots at this time during the last presidential election


Social media workshops provide one-on-one help

Young adults help older people use technology


Black sociopolitical comedian, entertains, challenges Stambaugh audience

Bell supports San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to take a knee during the national anthem


Phillies beat Pirates 6-2 behind Freddy Galvis’ homer

Pirates taking on heavy water in wild card hunt Associated Press philadelphia Freddy Galvis


Youngstown Symphony to open its 90th season

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will open its 90th anniversary season


ACC to relocate athletic championships from North Carolina

The Atlantic Coast Conference has followed the NCAA’s lead and is removing all its athletic championships from North Carolina over a state law limiting protections for LGBT people.


Johnny Appleseed Festival set for Saturday, Sunday

Staff report LISBON The 49th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival will be Saturday and Sunday in


Columbia Midstream gives $10K to Poland trustees to hire student resource officer

Staff report POLAND Columbia Midstream, an affiliate of the natural-gas company Columbia


Maluso and Blackson in cabaret performance

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The cabaret duo of Mary Jo Maluso and Rick Blackson will present a


Christian rockers ready an intimate performance

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For fans of Contemporary Christian Music, Steven Curtis


Big Kick It music fest at the B&O

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Big Kick It music festival will be Saturday at the B&O Station


Charities to get unclaimed jail inmate items

Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene is donating unclaimed jail inmate property, or proceeds from them, to charity.


Youngstown Playhouse begins 92nd season An old-fashioned ‘Music Man’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Just about everyone has seen “The Music Man” at


Mahoning County man could be tried a fifth time for the murder of an Austintown woman

Mahoning County man could be tried a fifth time for the murder of an Austintown woman


Buckeyes’ D preparing for first real challenge

No. 3 Ohio State’s ball-hawking defense has given quarterbacks fits in the first two games against overmatched opponents.


DoubleTree to open by Dec. 2017 downtown

Dominic Marchionda looks over Youngstown from the top of the Stambaugh Building. The roof will turn into a rooftop bar for the DoubleTree Hotel project in the building. The project has to happen for the city, Marchionda says.


On I-680, car hits van carrying inmates

On I-680, car hits van carrying inmates YOUNGSTOWN Five passengers in a van driven by a member


Registered Republicans gain ground in battleground states

Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans have gained ground on Democrats in registering voters


TV & RADIO

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NOTICES BASEBALL Rizer 14-U Classic B team — plans tryouts for the 2017 season. Call Phil at


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Return of football leads NBC to dominating win NEW YORK The return of football and


Dismantling begins on park gazebo where boy was killed

Associated Press CLEVELAND Work began Wednesday on dismantling a gazebo outside a Cleveland


Voters aren’t clueless

Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View We have a strong-if- mistaken assumption that voters should


Heat’s Chris Bosh is ‘ready to play’ after clots

Chris Bosh has decided he’s ready to play for the Miami Heat again.


Charter schools in Ohio get grant with conditions

Associated Press COLUMBUS The U.S. Department of Education is releasing a disputed $71 million


Road paving underway in Struthers

2016 resurfacing program began this week.


Police: Victim points to remains of third person

Associated Press ASHLAND, Ohio A woman’s report that she was being held captive in a home led to


Budget panel certifies 2017 revenue

The projection assumes a loss of $1.85 million in sales tax revenue in the second half of 2017.


Farmers: Merger may drive up costs

Associated Press ST. LOUIS Bayer’s buyout of St. Louis-based Monsanto has agricultural groups


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael W. Russell, 44, of 3344 Straley Lane,


FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE When: Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. What: Walk the trails to the east end of


Port authority manager moves to Trumbull County Planning Commission

Port authority manager moves to Trumbull County Planning Commission


PREP ROUNDUP | High school results

BOYS SOCCER Mathews 8, Bristol 7 BRISTOL Kenny Wallace scored six goals and Emily Strama


On CAMPUS College football news & notes

Sandusky’s named removed STATE COLLEGE, PA. Between John Rosenberg and Joe Sarra on page 241 of


SPORTS digest

Ex-CART star wins Paralympic gold rio de janeiro Nearly 15 years to the day he lost his legs in


auditionS

auditionS “Nativity: The Hope,SDRq auditions will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children


Gladys Knight at Packard hall

Gladys Knight at Packard hall Legendary singer Gladys Knight will come to Packard Music Hall, 1703


Spinach in 28 days

Spinach in 28 days It’s not too late to grow spinach to enjoy this year. Most varieties can be


Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075

Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Josiah


Rust Belt presents ‘Nevermore’

Rust Belt presents ‘Nevermore’ David Cirelli and Heather Powell are shown in a scene from Rust


Avoid a blah landscape after summer FALL COLOR

By Eric Barrett OSU Extension educator Some gardens suffer from a lack of flower color and


NEW THIS WEEK

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Education is the key to black lives

Opinion: Ordinarily, it is not a good idea to base how you vote on just one issue. But if black lives really


Trump bashes NAFTA, Obamacare in Canton

Combined dispatches Republican Donald Trump was was met by an enthusiastic crowd of about 4,500 in


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Desiree McGee and Cody Thomas, Magnolia, girl, Sept. 13.


Today

Today Country Kenny Rogers, 7:30 p.m., Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., Youngstown;


Salem theater opens with ‘Over the River’

Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre will begin its 2016-17 season with the heartwarming


Fall – time for a soil test!

Fall – time for a soil test! Knowing what’s in your soil is the foundation for great landscape


Youngstown Playhouse opens its season with 'Music Man'

Youngstown Playhouse opens its season with 'Music Man'


Kenny Rogers at Stambaugh

Kenny Rogers at Stambaugh Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Rogers will bring his final world tour


Growing the perfect apple isn’t easy

Q. How can I grow a better apple crop? The apples are small, with lots of spots. Bob from Newton


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Bryan Adams went straight to the heart of Covelli crowd

Bryan Adams never had to coax his fans to sing along at Tuesday’s concert at Covelli Centre, because


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Lordstown Negotiations Committee, 4:30 p.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt Springs


Silly Science Sunday

Silly Science Sunday YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &


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Trumbull County out from under strict septic rules after 10 years

A large percentage of Trumbull county property owners will have less expensive options available if they need a new septic system.


NCAA’s decision about discrimination

Opinion: By Peter St. ONGE The Charlotte Observer The NCAA’s decision Monday night to pull seven


Truce in Syria brokered by US, Russia is sketchy

Editorial: Although early reports of calm in war-torn Syria may indicate that the cease-fire brokered by the


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