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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Must love dogs this weekend at Canfield Fairgrounds
All the fairgrounds are a stage this week as dogs and their handlers from across the country gather in the Valley for four days of competition.
Charlton gets $100,000 bond for third arrest since April
Despite being 18 and having no job, no car and no property, LeQuan Charlton was able to give a combined $3,800 in two separate cases since April to a bondsman to get out of jail.
DOYO Live opens Thursday morning at YSU
For the second year in a row, DOYO Live, Youngstown’s digital marketing and interactive design conference, is sold out.
Parts of Federal, Market streets downtown to close for 3 weeks
Sections of two of downtown’s busiest streets will be closed to vehicular traffic from Monday to about Aug. 26 for resurfacing work.
Hail the Golden Bears' return, with a day of their own, at East
Krish Mohip, city schools CEO, announced Wednesday that East High will be represented by the Golden Bear, replacing the current Panther mascot and team name. He also signed a resolution naming Aug. 2 “Golden Bears Day.”
Malvasi home searched, drug evidence seized
City police said they recovered evidence of marijuana trafficking while searching a home Wednesday on Timber Run Driv.

MV Olde Car Club shows more than just classic cars
A lasting legacy among Mahoning Valley residents is the classic cars they maintain decades after they’re manufactured.
2017 'dead zone,' largely caused by humans, biggest ever measured
There's an unwanted record in the Gulf of Mexico: This year's "dead zone ," a largely human-caused phenomenon where there's too little oxygen to support marine life, is the biggest ever measured.
Trumbull Partnership gains support from Chemical Bank
Trumbull Partnership gains support from Chemical Bank
Mill Creek ABWA installs officers for 2017
Mill Creek ABWA installs officers for 2017
Fitch graduates receive AJWL scholarships
Fitch graduates receive AJWL scholarships
Congress OKs big boost in GI Bill college aid for veterans
Congress OKs big boost in GI Bill college aid for veterans
Northwestern professor, Oxford employee sought in slaying
Northwestern professor, Oxford employee sought in slaying
Yes on Issue 2 campaign files elections commission complaint against opponent
Yes on Issue 2 campaign files elections commission complaint against opponent
US plans trade probe over China's demands for tech transfers
US plans trade probe over China's demands for tech transfers
Possible ride-share driver sought after Pa. abduction-robbery
Possible ride-share driver sought after Pa. abduction-robbery
DA: Pa. police justified in shooting armed 79-year-old man
DA: Pa. police justified in shooting armed 79-year-old man
Ohio man who threatened military members gets 20 years prison
Ohio man who threatened military members gets 20 years prison

UPDATE | PUCO OKs emergency charges for Youngstown Thermal customers
PUCO approves emergency surcharges for Youngstown Thermal customers
First safe repair of disease-causing gene in human embryos
First safe repair of disease-causing gene in human embryos

Bond set at $90K for Tracey Shuler charged in video beating of man
Bond set at $90K for Tracey Shuler charged in beating of man at South Side parking lot
Canfield police serving search warrant on Timber Run Drive
Canfield police serving search warrant on Timber Run Drive
Philadelphia Phillies scrap plans to honor Pete Rose
Philadelphia Phillies scrap plans to honor Pete Rose
Ohio man charged in 2 fires that killed 9 pleads not guilty
Ohio man charged in 2 fires that killed 9 pleads not guilty
James Comey has book deal, publication set for next spring
James Comey has book deal, publication set for next spring
Former Pa. teacher re-sentenced for sexual abuse of student
Former Pa. teacher re-sentenced for sexual abuse of student
Board member Hunter goes to state high court for Youngstown school district records
Board member Hunter goes to state high court for Youngstown school district records
Pennsylvania liquor stores to increase prices on 422 items
Pennsylvania liquor stores to increase prices on 422 items
Shop worker stuck with needle while working on car
Shop worker stuck with needle while working on car
State Rep. John Boccieri to meet with public next Wednesday in Ellsworth Twp.
State Rep. John Boccieri to meet with public next Wednesday in Ellsworth Twp.
Dying woman in Virginia granted final wish of Ohio milkshake
Dying woman in Virginia granted final wish of Ohio milkshake
Trump signs 'seriously flawed' Russia sanctions bill
Trump signs 'seriously flawed' Russia sanctions bill
Lordstown Village Council committee meets Thursday afternoon
Lordstown Village Council committee meets Thursday afternoon
Hundreds show up for jobs at Amazon warehouses in US cities
Hundreds show up for jobs at Amazon warehouses in US cities
Vacant council seat on Lordstown council is topic of Thursday work session
Vacant council seat on Lordstown council is topic of Thursday work session
Busy downtown streets to close Monday for road work
Busy downtown streets to close Monday for road work
Biological parents of dismembered Pa. teen seek estate access
Biological parents of dismembered Pa. teen seek estate access
DeWine announces $2.7 million in grant funding for drug education
DeWine announces $2.7 million in grant funding for drug education
Chief defends Pa. officer’s shooting of 100-pound pet pig
Chief defends Pa. officer’s shooting of 100-pound pet pig
McDonald school board has special meeting Friday morning
McDonald school board has special meeting Friday morning
CEO: Venezuela election turnout results off 1 million
CEO: Venezuela election turnout results off 1 million
German hiker missing since 1987 found in Swiss glacier
German hiker missing since 1987 found in Swiss glacier
Annexation issue is topic of special Newton Falls trustee meeting Thursday
Annexation issue is topic of special Newton Falls trustee meeting Thursday
Survey: US companies added a solid 178,000 jobs in July
Survey: US companies added a solid 178,000 jobs in July
Taliban suicide bomber strikes NATO convoy in Afghanistan
Taliban suicide bomber strikes NATO convoy in Afghanistan
Police: Woman found in Liberty pond victim of mowing accident
Police: Woman found in Liberty pond victim of mowing accident
Stock market begins day about 22K points for first time
Stock market begins day about 22K points for first time
AP: Juvenile life ruling affects some with parole option
AP: Juvenile life ruling affects some with parole option
Older people dying on job at higher rate than all workers
Older people dying on job at higher rate than all workers
Teen jumps out of plane emergency door at San Francisco
Teen jumps out of plane emergency door at San Francisco
Ohio consumers to get back-to-school tax break on some items
Ohio consumers to get back-to-school tax break on some items
Ohio mortuary shut down after inspection finds mold, maggots
Ohio mortuary shut down after inspection finds mold, maggots
Ara Parseghian, won 2 titles at Notre Dame, has died at 94
Ara Parseghian, won 2 titles at Notre Dame, has died at 94
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren, will host its annual strawberry
Chaney classes of ’46 breakfast is canceled
Chaney classes of ’46 breakfast is canceled youngstown Chaney High School January and June
Small manufacturing in post-industrial cities topic of roundtable tonight
A roundtable discussion about the future of small manufacturing in so-called post-industrial cities will take place at 6 p.m. today at Oak Hill Makerspace.
Indians’ third blown lead comes on walk-off homer
Christian Vazquez hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Mayor, police explore options to close troubled gas station
Man was knocked out at same place last week
Reds rout Pirates, struggling Taillon
Billy Hamilton went 2 for 4 with a triple and a three-run homer.
Golden Gloves champs meet for bout
Reigning Cleveland Golden Gloves champion Johnny Ford will meet Ofascio Falcon, the New York City-Metro Golden Gloves champion

Cruze sales down in July
While the Chevrolet Cruze saw a drop in sales in July, its competitor the Honda Civic saw an increase.
Declare opioid crisis national emergency, commission tells president
The White House report outlines steps to help mitigate the overdose epidemic.
SPORTS DIGEST || Poland softball wins in Junior World Series
Poland pulled out an exciting extra innings win Tuesday in the Junior League World Series, beating host Kirkland, 4-3, in eight innings.
Paolucci eyes top prize in W. Va. Derby
Ron Paolucci recognizes how fortunate he was to win West Virginia’s most lucrative horse race

Mother-daughter pair talks to Youngstown summer campers about dangers of drugs
At 13 months old, Skyann Cvetkovich was placed in foster care after her mother was arrested on drug-related charges. She was able to return home at age 5 after her mother got clean.
Working out together can pump up a relationship Celebrity swolemates
By KELLI KENNEDY Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. It’s hot and sticky outside, all your
New indictment against ex-Niles mayor includes former city auditor
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted a former longtime auditor for the city of Niles in the theft in office and bribery case against ex-Mayor Ralph Infante.
Snopes is safe, at least for now
This was supposed to be a day of celebration for the creators of fake news. Snopes, the world-

MCCTC resource officer has important role
Dustin Cover said he wasn’t expecting to spend any more time in school, but the patrol officer for Canfield Police Department has become a valuable asset to students and faculty alike at the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Downtown Youngstown bus-shelter sculpture finally has new home
After a number of false starts over the past six months, a downtown bus-shelter sculpture has finally found a new home – in front of International Towers.
Judge selects veteran businessman to operate downtown utility company
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has appointed a court-appointed receiver company to take over Youngstown Thermal, a downtown utility company in financial woe.

Youngstown-built tech trailer headed to naval base
Nick Mazurek, head of engineering, design and development at Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company AST2, is flanked by a pair of 3-D printers installed in the Transportable Digital Fabrication Lab mobile manufacturing unit. The 'FabLab' will be driven to a U.S. military base in New Orleans on Thursday.
The top five albums on the iTunes music charts for the most recent weekly sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes music charts for the most recent weekly sales period: v “Lust
Permanent fix for Social Security
Opinion: It is no secret that what the major media seem to care most about is radically different from what

Best beer for dog days
The dog days of summer are here. For the Mahoning Valley Flight Crew, it’s a perfect time to enjoy a variety of delicious craft beers.
GOP shows signs of reaching out on health care
GOP shows signs of reaching out on health care WASHINGTON Republicans showed signs Tuesday of
Take pride in and respect public art in Youngstown
Editorial: The value of public art in a community stretches far beyond the contours of what initially meets
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 2
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2017. There are 151 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Time is running out with N. Korea
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View “Colorful language.” That’s how the new White House
We need to strive for each other
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Is there enough to go around? Do you feel as if you need to
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Pandora store to open at Eastwood Niles A Pandora store is on its way to Eastwood Mall. By
Lawsuit: Fox coordinated with White House on false story
Associated Press NEW YORK A lawsuit filed Tuesday lays out an explosive tale of Trump allies,
Consumer spending weak in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer spending slowed in June as income growth turned in the
With baby steps, Senate GOP abandoning the president
Associated Press WASHINGTON There wasn’t a dramatic public break or an exact moment it
Andrew Malcolm: Time’s running out: Trump’s terrible choices on North Korea
Opinion: Andrew Malcolm: Time’s running out: Trump’s terrible choices on North Korea (PHOTO) By Andrew
Dow industrials closer to 22,000
Associated Press NEW YORK Banks and technology companies took U.S. stocks higher Tuesday, and
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other Major League Baseball games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 7, Royals 2 BALTIMORE Dylan Bundy allowed three hits over a career-
Stocks are at records, but it’s no longer the ‘Trump trade’
Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market has never been higher, and President Donald Trump
Points leader Truez on pace for championship
Martin Truex Jr. believes being far away from NASCAR’s hub has helped him during the most successful stretch of his career, a run he hopes ends with a championship this season
N. Korea’s ways to get what it wants, needs
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea has been condemned and sanctioned for its
Crisis escalates in Venezuela
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Teams of heavily armed security agents seized two of
US factory activity grew more slowly in July
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. factories expanded again last month – a good sign for the
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY POST POSITIONS
WEST VIRGINIA DERBY POST POSITIONS Saturday at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort Post
Jordan activists celebrate repeal of ‘rapist’ law
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan The repeal of a Jordanian law that allowed a rapist to escape
Senate confirms Wray to lead FBI
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Christopher Wray to lead the
NFL roundup
New york jets Adams: ‘Dying’ on field was about passion FLORHAM park, N.J. Jamal Adams meant
Great egg brunch recipes
Basic Egg Frittata Recipe Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Yields: 2 servings 4
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Valley dog shows coming this weekend
CANFIELD Steel Valley Cluster will present four AKC all-breed dog shows at the Canfield

MetroParks plans biennial show of reptiles, amphibians
Mill Creek MetroParks brings their biannual Reptiles & Amphibians show back to Canfield