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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
New state law may keep anti-fracking measure off November ballot
An anti-fracking charter amendment could be kept off the city’s Nov. 7 ballot by the Mahoning County Board of Elections because of a conflict with state law.
Ohio AG files criminal charges against ex-Campbell chief Rauzan
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has filed criminal charges against former Campbell Police Chief Andrew Rauzan related to improper personal use of a law-enforcement database.
Tonght's wheelchair softball 1st of 4 August games in Covelli lot
played in sports wheelchairs by physically disabled athletes ranging from 11 to middle age, joined by some family members and event organizers on the Covelli Centre blacktop parking lot early this evening, no one kept score and no one seemed to care.”
Kids dealing with relative's cancer get stress-free event today
Before Max Toker came to the Yellow Brick Place’s kids event today, he wanted to make sure of one thing: that no counselors were going to be there.
21-year-old Campbell man gets 5 years for sex with teen
Because the victim was 13, the acts do not constitute statutory rape, which occurs when the victim is younger than 13 and can result in life in prison.
3 with criminal records be arraigned on illegal posession of firearms
Three men are set to be arraigned Wednesday in municipal court after their arrest with guns they are not allowed to have because of their criminal records.
Youngstown school board approves measure challenging state law putting CEO in place
Youngstown Board of Education approved a resolution of “objection and concern” to challenge the constitutionality of House Bill 70 due to the board’s worry about spending and the five-year financial forecast.
Farm management field day set for Wednesday in North Jackson is canceled
Farm management field day set for Wednesday in North Jackson is canceled
Trumbull Dems select Barry Profato for Niles council at-large seat on fall ballot
Trumbull Dems select Barry Profato Niles council at-large seat on fall ballot
David Letterman returning to talk TV
In each hour-long episode, Letterman will conduct a long-form conversation with a single guest and explore topics of his own outside the studio.
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies
Trump blasts North Korea over new report about its nuclear weapons
Trump blasts North Korea over new report about its nuclear weapons
Ohio Attorney General’s Office files criminal charges against ex-Campbell police chief
Ohio Attorney General’s Office files criminal charges against ex-Campbell police chief
Wife convicted in Cleveland firefighter's death gets life without parole
Wife convicted in Cleveland firefighter's death gets life without parole
Report: Brussels police open fire on car in Molenbeek suburb
Report: Brussels police open fire on car in Molenbeek suburb
Woman arrested on drug charges tells cops she needs help
Woman arrested on drug charges tells cops she needs help
Water trapped inside Ohio fair ride may have led to accident
Water trapped inside Ohio fair ride may have led to accident
Tank leak oozes 300,000 tons of molten glass into Ohio plant
Tank leak oozes 300,000 tons of molten glass into Ohio plant
Hawaiian, Alaska and Delta top list of on-time US airlines
Hawaiian, Alaska and Delta top list of on-time US airlines
109 US salmonella cases now linked to papayas from Mexico
109 US salmonella cases now linked to papayas from Mexico
Vote counting begins in Kenya's hotly contested elections
Vote counting begins in Kenya's hotly contested elections
Business groups punch back against energy tax legislation
Business groups punch back against energy tax legislation
Trump administration sides with Ohio on purging voter rolls
Trump administration sides with Ohio on purging voter rolls
Sinead O'Connor pleads for help, says she's living in motel
Sinead O'Connor pleads for help, says she's living in motel
8 jurors seated to decide Taylor Swift groping case
8 jurors seated to decide Taylor Swift groping case
Ohio WWII veteran receives Purple Heart, Bronze Star honors
Ohio WWII veteran receives Purple Heart, Bronze Star honors
Woman arraigned after crashing car into Liberty motel
Woman arraigned after crashing car into Liberty motel
APNewsBreak: Dems seek federal payments to Trump business
APNewsBreak: Dems seek federal payments to Trump business
High-tech ideas to fix opioid crisis compete for Ohio grants
High-tech ideas to fix opioid crisis compete for Ohio grants
Acclaimed singer and actress Barbara Cook has died at 89
Acclaimed singer and actress Barbara Cook has died at 89
Traffic stop in Austintown turns up drug contraband
Traffic stop in Austintown turns up drug contraband
Man receives five years probation for relationship with minor
Man receives five years probation for relationship with minor
Police find drugs and gun in housing project traffic stop
Police find drugs and gun in housing project traffic stop
Addiction specialist 1 of 39 charged in $10M drug ring
Addiction specialist 1 of 39 charged in $10M drug ring
Police nab 2 convicted felons in possession of AK-47
Police nab 2 convicted felons in possession of AK-47
The Latest: Board opens 2nd hearing in fatal police shooting
The Latest: Board opens 2nd hearing in fatal police shooting
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch Class of 1955 will meet at 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at the home of Dr. Barbara Brothers.
Goodwill needs volunteers for August
Goodwill needs volunteers for August YOUNGSTOWN Amblyopia Vision Screening Program of Youngstown
Warren police say all suspects in three shooting deaths are dead
Warren police say all suspects in three shooting deaths are dead
Salem theater’s ‘9 to 5’ is a good day’s work
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com SALEM Although it has difficulty living up to the film
Family, friends pay tribute to YSU advocate Frank Watson
Nearly 400 friends and family gathered in Youngstown State University’s Watson and Tressel Training Site to memorialize Frank C. Watson
Boardman woman sentenced to four years and nine months for her role in fatal crash
Victim’s family addresses the impact opioid epidemic has had
With new contract, Curry vows to do more off the court
Warriors leader has 5-year deal worth $201 million
Venezuelan worker becomes voice against coercion
Venezuelan worker becomes voice against coercion CARACAS, Venezuela Javier Hernandez knew he
Study: Infant mortality disparity grows in Appalachia
Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. Placing much of the blame on smoking, a study chronicling the
Gains in technology lift stock indexes to new highs
Associated Press Gains in technology companies helped lift U.S. stock index higher Monday, nudging
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Eagle Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., board of directors, 33 W. Liberty St.,
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Lindsey Stirling: Tonight on
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christopher and Krista Minoth, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 6.
Trump looks to loyal voters as support slips, agenda stalls
Associated Press WASHINGTON After six months of infighting, investigations and legislative
Students seek to remove Richmond from football team
A petition is circulating on Facebook to remove a Youngstown State University walk-on football player
Amy Schumer to star in Steve Martin play on Broadway
Amy Schumer to star in Steve Martin play on Broadway NEW YORK Amy Schumer and Steve Martin are
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
New training series in social media YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Small Business Development Center
Alpha Kappa Alpha donates children’s books
Alpha Kappa Alpha donates children’s books
Struthers Class of 1957 marks 60th reunion
Struthers Class of 1957 marks 60th reunion
YNDC awarded $498,880 to encourage healthy food purchases
Youngstown is among 32 cities to get the grant nationwide
Warren man gets probation after making Facebook threats
A city man who made a Facebook threat in February to kill children and adults sentenced to three years probation
Police issue three disorderly conduct charges
Three reported disorderly conduct charges over the weekend all dealt with public drunkenness.
Facing drug charges
Facing drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Police said a woman found overdosed in her car on a West Side
SPORTS digest
YSU football No. 9 in STATS poll Youngstown State’s football is ranked No. 9 in the STATS
Downtown road closures lead to complaints from business owners
A Youngstown official says city is trying to get the work done as quickly as possible
Authorities: 85-year-old Ohio dad kills son in self-defense
Associated Press CUMBERLAND Authorities say an 85-year-old man fatally shot his son in what
Chicago files federal lawsuit over sanctuary cities threat
Associated Press CHICAGO Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken his fight against President Donald
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL East Liverpool — will be the site of games for high school players this fall.
Recruitment, Miracles & Promises Radiothon
Recruitment, Miracles & Promises Radiothon BOARDMAN Recruitment is underway for Miracle Maker
Exec denounces employee’s views on female workers
Associated Press NEW YORK Silicon Valley’s efforts to promote workforce diversity haven’t
Report reveals underground US haven for heroin users
Associated Press NEW YORK A safe haven where drug users inject themselves with heroin and other
AROUND THE HORN Monday’s other MLB games
NATIONAL LEAGUE National 3, Marlins 2 WASHINGTON Max Scherzer pitched seven sharp innings in
Wall St. trumps ‘Real America’
Opinion: By John L. MICEK Cagle Cartoons Dear Forgotten Men and Women of America: I bear sad tidings:
sNFL news & notes
DOLPHINS Cutler will miss preseason opener DAVIE, FLA. New Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay
Digital divide talk takes place in Youngstown
The results of the Connect Ohio survey were discussed Monday by broadband providers, local leaders and U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson.
Football has a problem
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service The beginning of this fall’s football season coincides
world Sanctions may not halt North Korea’s nuclear program
Associated Press WASHINGTON The strongest sanctions yet against North Korea could still prove no
FDA approved hepatitis drug Treating C
By LINDA A. JOHNSON AP Health Writer U.S. regulators have approved the first drug to treat all
Committee turns in petitions for elections charter amendment
The proposal would eliminate partisan elections and restrict political contributions
Ohio teen mom of buried newborn pleads not guilty
Associated Press CINCINNATI An 18-year-old woman whose newborn’s remains were buried outside
Parents’ lawsuit blames schools for bullying, child suicide
Associated Press CINCINNATI The parents of an 8-year-old boy who hanged himself blame a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1237.890.47 Aqua America, .71
SAMSUNG Prosecutors seek 12-year prison term for billionaire
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA South Korean prosecutors have recommended a 12-year jail
Chocolate milkshake mitigates migraine
Q. After 50 years of almost daily migraine headaches, I found out by accident that drinking a
Sentencing set in vehicular homicide
Sentencing set in vehicular homicide WARREN Russell Lauer III, 44, of Cortland will be
Two Valley hospitals ranked among top Ohio hospitals
Two local Mercy Health hospitals are ranked at the top in the state
Man faces stolen property charges in Boardman
Numerous thefts and burglaries reported in Boardman over the weekend
Group works to restore historically significant church
The Columbus Dispatch ATHENS Though there’s mold growing on the walls, peeling paint on the
Roger Jones' good works leave legacy of greatness
Editorial: Like 16th century Ital- ian artist and scientist extraordinaire Leonardo da Vinci, 21st century
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO SFlbToDAY 12:30 p.m. (TNN) Tennis: Rogers Cup. 2 p.m. (NBCSN) Track and field: IAAF
Highway patrol: Too soon to say what caused fatal crash
Highway patrol: It’s too soon to say what caused fatal crash involving Warren Boy Scout troop
Cutler has a job; Kaepernick doesn’t
NFL’s blackballing of controversial quarterback becomes more obvious each day
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