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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trumbull Republican Party Chairman Law gets the boot – again
The controversial chairman was ousted by a 19-0 vote over the weekend
Annual Farm Animal Baby Shower attracts thousands
Traditional and nontraditional animals were the featured attractions of Sunday’s 26th annual Farm Animal Baby Shower at the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm.
March for science planned in Youngstown next week
Organizers believe the administration of Donald Trump isn't taking scientific issues seriously enough
'Boss Baby,' "Beauty & Beast' outshine Smurfs this weekend at movie theaters
The Disney hit has brought in more than $400 million in revenue over the past month
Russia, Iran affirm support for Assad in Syria
Russia renewed its charge that the U.S. missile strike last week violated international law
Boardman company develops app for Cleveland Cavaliers
It is designed to enhance the fan experience for the NBA championship team
Police activity in Canfield and Austintown
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Bailout for nuclear plants would spur increase in FirstEnergy, Ohio Edison rates
Backers argue that the subsidy is needed to ensure a diverse array of energy options in the state
Egypt declares state of emergency after bombings kill scores at Christian churches
The attacks took place today, Palm Sunday
Herbs and supplements discussion planned
Herbs and supplements discussion planned SALEM Dr. Brian J. Sabol, a pharmacy specialist at St.
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. Monday at
BOOKS DIGEST
Monday Night Writers will meet April 17 CANFIELD Monday Night Writers will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon Monday at Eat ‘n’ Park in
Annual Easter Seals event planned
Angels of Easter Seals spring fashion show is set for May 4 at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
Event asks men to 'Walk a Mile' in high heels
The YWCA of Youngstown and the Interfraternity Council at YSU is working with the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Foundation on the march that aims to “stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence.
Phantoms clinch 4th playoff berth
The Youngstown Phantoms secured their fourth playoff berth in eight USHL seasons with Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Team USA at the Covelli Centre.
Michigan volunteers give helping hand to Youngstown church
Members of Knapp Street Church have taken similar trips to help churches in need of repairs every other year for the last 10 years. Scott Rollenhagen, one of the organizers, said “I wanted to give my daughter an opportunity to do something that focused on service and practical discipleship with her spring break. The trips grew out of that idea.”
Mooney’s Olesh goes distance in loss to St. Ed
Brennen Olesh scattered five hits and allowed only one earned run.
Citywide baby shower provides information
“We’re trying to build up social supports for those women so they can have healthy babies,” she said.
Ohio HIV law draws scrutiny from Valley experts
Critics say suchlaws are discriminatory, anti-science.
YSU bats go cold against Flames
UIC’s Elaine Heflin struck out 17 in no-hitting the Penguins in Game 1.
Champion tops West Branch in Strikeout Cancer game
Freshman Abbi Grace delivered the key hit for the Golden Flashes.
Christians begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday services
Palms pay tribute to Jesus’ return to Jerusalem.
April is Eastern European month in Youngstown and throughout Ohio
The event Saturday at First Presbyterian Church on Wick Avenue featured local residents talking about people and organizations of their ethnicity to raise awareness of what they have contributed to the Mahoning Valley.
YSU ROUNDUP | Recaps of Saturday’s other events
Baseball falls in 10 to league-leading Raiders niles The Youngstown State baseball team overcame
March against sexual assault to take place at YSU
Community invited to ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ at YSU
Extension service hosts fruit-pruning, garden programs
The pruning clinic will be April 22 at White House Fruit Farms in Green Township
76 years later, YW Regional faces new challenges
On May 12, 1941, the skeleton of the new Youngstown Airport’s hangar stood out against the sky as a twin-motored airliner circled the area.
For the Week of April 9, 2017
Sizes and Shapes Inc. to Katherine Y. Rivera-Martinez, Franklin Ave., Youngstown, $8,000.
Syrian town endures additional airstrikes
Associated Press BEIRUT Warplanes on Saturday struck the Syrian town where a chemical attack had
METRO DIGEST || Woman dead for some time, police say
Reptiles, amphibians CANFIELD Join Mahoning County OSU Extension and fellow industry
‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ at 50
Film about interracial relationship is relevant today By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
Are ODNR and Vindicator mere ‘gas-bag apologists’?
Opinion: Are ODNR and Vindicator mere ‘gas-bag apologists’? Despite the effort to obscure the issue by the
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 9
Today is Palm Sunday, April 9, the 99th day of 2017. There are 266 days left in the year.
FBI reviews handling of terrorism-related tips
Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI has been reviewing the handling of thousands of terrorism-
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Health-care reform thorn in GOP’s side
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View I don’t want to accuse anyone of insincerity as House
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY DISSOLUTIONS ASKED Sheila McGath, 256 Sherman St., Lisbon, and
Coated aspirin is no guarantee of safety
Q. My husband collapsed, unconscious, due to severe internal bleeding. He’d been taking two full-
Centennial of US entrance into the first world war draws visitors to museum Reflecting on WWI
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Crossing a glass walkway that spans
AMAZON PRIME TV Hefner’s Bunny business bared in docuseries
‘Playboy’ founder is 91 today By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Most Americans
Easter bunnies came to town around 20th century
When did the Easter bunny become part of the tradition of the religious Easter holiday? Easter
Austintown Fence celebrates 50 years
Ernie and Paulette Yocum are celebrating 50 years of installing and selling fences.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
MVYP mixer planned YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will have an April mixer
area bowling scores
amron lanes Farmers National Bank Mixed Doubles — Dan Hageman 276-219-181-676, Dwayne Learn
Sea trials begin for newest class of aircraft carrier
Associated Press NEWPORT NEWS, Va. The U.S. Navy says the first of its new class of aircraft
The top paid iPhone apps for the most recent week:
The top paid iPhone apps for the most recent week: v “Minecraft”: Pocket Edition, Mojang v
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HIRED James Boots was recently appointed vice president, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Home Loans
Medical marijuana fees may exceed program costs
Associated Press COLUMBUS State regulators in Ohio acknowledge that proposed licensing fees for
Truck attack angers Swedes, raises questions about policies
Associated Press STOCKHOLM One brutal attack by a man who drove a stolen truck into shoppers
Joining high court, the real Neil Gorsuch set to stand up
Somewhere between the Republican caricature of the next justice of the Supreme Court as a folksy family guy and the Democrats’ demonization of him as a cold-hearted automaton, stands Neil Gorsuch.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Board of Park
Trump’s emerging doctrine is flexibility
Associated Press In the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s surprise strikes on Syria, his
Lecture on historic local photographs
Staff report youngstown Bill Lawson will present “Pictures Worth a Thousand Words” at the
2 inmates charged in killing 4 in SC prison
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Two convicts each serving a life sentence for killing a mother
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Holes-in-one Jim Demetra of Boardman aced the 139-yard No. 15 at The Links at
AREA RUNNING CALENDAR
AREA RUNNING CALENDAR APRIL 15 — Youngstown Easter Seals 5K at Lariccia Family Community Center,
Garcia, Rose tied for Masters lead
Justin Rose charged from behind on the back nine at Augusta National.
area golf calendar
MAY 13 — Fitch Football Golf Outing at Pine Lakes Golf Club. Shotgun start at 9 a.m Cost is $75
Jim Litke: Spieth takes a page from Arnie’s playbook
Jordan Spieth had a decision to make after an errant tee shot on No. 13.
Montgomery to speak to Curbstone Coaches
Montgomery to speak to Curbstone Coaches Youngstown State University football offensive
METRO DIGEST || Controlling technology
Control technology YOUNGSTOWN Wendell Wallach, a consultant, ethicist and scholar at Yale
No-cell zone: Masters clings to ban on mobile phones
Welcome to Augusta National, one of the few remaining places on the planet where cellphones are strictly prohibited.
YSU journalists define leaders
Opinion: When Youngstown State University competes in anything, it is common to try to measure up to its Ohio
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Media award Andria Morningstar-Gray of Newton Falls has received the Dan
What is Betras up to?
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras (“Moth Man” to a veteran journalist who has
YouTube TV has nifty features – along with some big drawbacks
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK YouTube TV, Google’s new streaming package of
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Take tire tread seriously before there’s trouble
Too many drivers don’t think about their tires until they have to swerve or brake suddenly, or they
There’s no harm studying a merger of public entities
Editorial: Strident reaction from fire- fighters in Liberty Township and the city of Girard to the mere
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