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

New Mexico officials: 2 dead, 4 injured in library shooting

New Mexico officials: 2 dead, 4 injured in library shooting


Austintown saves money using energy-efficient lighting

Austintown saves money using energy-efficient lighting


Interim assistant principal hired by Poland school board

Interim assistant principal hired by Poland school board


Pure Cycle raises money for a number of charities

Pure Cycle raises money for number of charities


Court filing: Hamad and victim had knives

Court filing: Nasser Hamad and victim had knives


68-year-old Warren woman faces burglary charge

68-year-old Warren woman faces burglary charge


Union head, fire chief want to keep fire station fully staffed

Union head, fire chief want to keep fire station fully staffed


HARVEY AFTERMATH | More rain, more dead: Harvey floods keeps Houston paralyzed

More rain, more dead: Harvey floods keeps Houston paralyzed


Warren man sentenced to eight years in prison for overdose death of woman and fetus

Warren man sentenced to eight years in prison for overdose death of woman and fetus


North Korea fires missile over Japan in aggressive test

North Korea fires missile over Japan in aggressive test


Police seek ID of child left at Youngstown Police Department

Police seek ID of child left at Youngstown Police Department


ACLU sues President Trump over transgender military ban

ACLU sues President Trump over transgender military ban


Founder of white supremacist gang dies in prison

Founder of white supremacist gang dies in prison


Judges postpone Tuesday hearing on MVSD surplus funds

Judges postpone Tuesday hearing on MVSD surplus funds


Purses snatched at Austintown soccer fields

Purses snatched at Austintown soccer fields


Man gets 6 months for vehicular homicide for killing woman in mall lot

Man gets 6 months for vehicular homicide for killing woman in mall lot


Boardman woman faces drug, child endangerment charges

Boardman woman faces drug, child endangerment charges


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Ex-Campbell chief Rauzan pleads to misdemeanors, his cop days are over

Ex-Campbell chief Rauzan pleads to misdemeanors, his cop days are over


Akron Mayor: Police chief quits amid questions about role in probe

Mayor: Police chief quits amid questions about role in probe


Chicago-area man on FBI most-wanted list arrested in Mexico

Chicago-area man on FBI most-wanted list arrested in Mexico


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Workers hit and rupture gas line in Niles

Workers hit and rupture gas line in Niles


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Man arrested after throwing bottle at cops at OVI checkpoint

Man arrested after throwing bottle at cops at OVI checkpoint


Police investigating after man shot in the neck

Police investigating after man shot in the neck


Man gets weekend in jail after eluding cops

Man gets weekend in jail after eluding cops


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YSU Welcome Week continues with puppies, chalk

YSU Welcome Week continues with puppies, chalk


Federal agency OKs gas pipeline project fought by residents

Federal agency OKs gas pipeline project fought by residents


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Homeowner's dog takes a bite out of crime; burglar flees

Homeowner's dog takes a bite out of crime; burglar flees


Akron police chief resigns at mayor’s request

Akron police chief resigns at mayor’s request


Trump rolling back limits on military gear for police

Trump rolling back limits on military gear for police


It’s a done deal: Amazon takes over Whole Foods

It’s a done deal: Amazon takes over Whole Foods


Markets Right Now: Stocks opening higher on Wall Street

Markets Right Now: Stocks opening higher on Wall Street


HARVEY AFTERMATH | Trump praises spirit of Texans as they cope

Trump praises spirit of Texans as they cope


Firefighters battle Princeton Avenue house fire twice

Firefighters battle Princeton Avenue house fire twice


WORTH A LOOK

ART SHOWS Buhl Day 2017 is seeking entries for this year’s art show. It will be a juried 2D


Missing macaw found 3 days after taking off from zoo exhibit

Missing macaw found 3 days after taking off from zoo exhibit


Ohio lawman congratulates ex-sheriff pardoned by Trump

Ohio lawman congratulates ex-sheriff pardoned by Trump


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YSU's Moot Court program ranks 6th in US

Youngstown State University’s Intercollegiate Moot Court program ranks sixth in the nation


Clements rides to 1st Xfinity win

Family phones are ringing


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Golf buddies memorialize LaRue Brown, 84-year-old murder victim

A plaque pays tribute to the slain Liberty resident.


Indians shut out KC for shutout sweep

Gomes’ grand slam highlights 9-run second inning


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Heritage Day celebrates all things Polish

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN D’Ella Heschmeyer of Liberty admitted that


NEW BLOOD

Browns give starting nod to rookie QB


Smiles all around as Mayweather, McGregor savor fight

The Irishman lost the bout, but won millions of fans


CANFIELD FAIR DAILY SCHEDULE | Wednesday through Labor Day

Free Daily Happenings Baby comfort station: next to Building 22: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Antique


Mostly healthy, Steelers rookies playing catch-up

Smith-Schuster shook off another injury


After shaking off argument, ‘Cutch’ helps Bucs to a win

Jaso, Marte each drove in two runs


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Making great strides

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those who knew the late brothers Dave and Mike


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


State auditor’s office expresses concerns over MVSD refunds

State auditor’s office expresses concerns over MVSD refunds COLUMBUS The Auditor of State’s


CATASTROPHIC FLOODING HITS HOUSTON AREA

Associated Press HOUSTON Tropical Storm Harvey sent devastating floods pouring into the nation’s


2-MILE MEN

2-MILE MEN 1. Erik Engartner 2. Ricky Marsico 3. Benjamin Rovnyak WOMEN 1. Alyssa Lynch


Federal agency OKs gas pipeline project fought by some Ohio residents

Staff/ wire report CLEVELAND A federal agency has approved the construction of a high-pressure


Trump: Canada, Mexico being ‘very difficult’ on NAFTA

Trump: Canada, Mexico being ‘very difficult’ on NAFTA WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is


Afghanistan is now Trump’s war

Opinion: In his speech on Afghanistan, President Trump admitted something he’s rarely faced up to: Decisions


Sources: Expedia CEO to lead Uber

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT Two people briefed on the matter say Expedia CEO Dara


Anarchists storm Berkeley rally, assaulting 4

Associated Press BERKELEY, CALIF. Black-clad anarchists Sunday stormed into what had been a


Police: Slab may hold remains of woman

Associated Press MILTON, PA. Investigators hope tests on a 3-ton hunk of concrete will solve the


MTV VMAs full of political moments; Lamar wins 6 awards

MTV VMAs full of political moments; Lamar wins 6 awards NEW YORK Kendrick Lamar was the king of


Drug lowers heart risks by curbing inflammation

Associated Press For the first time, a drug has helped prevent heart attacks by curbing


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LOTTERies SUNDAY’s numbers OHIO evening drawings Pick 30-7-9 Pick 48-9-6-7 Pick 5


Back on top: Japan beats Lufkin, Texas, for LLWS title

Its the Japanese’s 11th crown


Johnson stuns Spieth

This win required a playoff


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW Report highlights growing health disparities in Appalachia.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: x10 5 2 u10 6 4 3 2 v10 9 8 wA 9 Partner


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lowellville Village Council, 6 p.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty St. Lowellville


Authors of history book make stop in Valley AMERICA AT WAR

IF YOU GO What: “America Invaded” book signing with author Christopher Kelly Where: Poland


Marlon Wayans: Best emotion I can ever have is laughter

By GEORGE DICKIE Zap2It.com Q. Your character on NBC’s “Marlon” is described as an immature guy.


Trump can have a winning tweet

Opinion: By Mark Whitehouse Bloomberg View If President Donald Trump really wants to light up the


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Whig-inspired Canfield Fair ages with grace & greatness

Editorial: These days the name Elisha Whittlesey won’t readily roll off the tongue of most Mahoning Valley


ABWA Tri-Gold Prime Time chapter installs officers

ABWA Tri-Gold Prime Time chapter installs officers

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AROUND THE NFL | Recaps of Sunday’s preseason games

Vikings 32, 49ers 31 MINNEAPOLIS Brian Hoyer had the San Francisco offense humming after


Top concert tours from Pollstar:

Top concert tours from Pollstar: vBeyonce; $5,735,568; $114.78. vBruce Springsteen & The E


Rosa Parks’ house may be returned to US from Germany

By DAVID RISING Associated Press BERLIN Section by section, American artist Ryan Mendoza


Trump meets and tweets as Texas governor praises Harvey response

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump sought to showcase the federal government’s


AROUND THE HORN | Sunday’s other MLB Games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 7, Tigers 1 CHICAGO White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito threw seven


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HOW TO HELP The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 69 to tie for


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua S. Knebel, 34, address confidential, and Julie


Trump’s survival strategy

Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Donald Trump’s mounting assaults on the free and independent press


Jerry Lee Lewis doesn’t get Country Music Hall of Fame snub

By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the early


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Samantha Nelson and Cory Wittway, Youngstown, boy, Aug.


Harvey wreaks havoc on Texas teams

Astros, Rangers scheduled to play each other next in Houston


‘We carry guns’: Judges in spotlight after Ohio attack

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS More judges are carrying weapons than most


SPORTS digest

Scrappers sweep Black Bears NILES Will Benson hit a two-run double in the eighth inning, leading


PRO GOLF RESULTS

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