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

Girard will get school sidewalk money

Girard will get school sidewalk money


Austintown promotes, hires firefighters

Austintown promotes, hires firefighters


Police: Ohio woman accused of shooting husband, dismembering body

Police: Ohio woman accused of shooting husband, dismembering body


US job openings slip in October, but hiring increased

US job openings slip in October, but hiring increased


Ohio Rep. Renacci asserts Trump support in gubernatorial bid

Ohio Rep. Renacci asserts Trump support in gubernatorial bid


Man gets life sentence for drowning woman outside Fla. bar

Man gets life sentence for drowning woman outside Fla. bar


Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran

Charges: Turkish businessman exported US goods to Iran


Ash falls like snow as celebrities flee California community

Ash falls like snow as celebrities flee California community


Spirit boots breast-feeding woman from plane

Spirit boots breast-feeding woman from plane


Spurned medical marijuana applicant pushes new pot issue

Spurned medical marijuana applicant pushes new pot issue


Coffee shop wants to be Denver's first legal marijuana club

Coffee shop wants to be Denver's first legal marijuana club


Son of Detroit's first black mayor to run for Conyers' seat

Son of Detroit's first black mayor to run for Conyers' seat


Atlanta mayoral runoff retains razor-thin margin

Atlanta mayoral runoff retains razor-thin margin


Report: Firm buying Revel casino for $200M; Straub denies it

Report: Firm buying Revel casino for $200M; Straub denies it


New Yorker magazine fires reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct

New Yorker magazine fires reporter Ryan Lizza for alleged sexual misconduct


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YBI cuts ribbon to formally open its Tech Block Building No. 5

The Youngstown Business Incubator's Tech Block Building No. 5 is open to ramp up additive manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley.


Cavs center Tristan Thompson coming back in reserve role

Cavs center Tristan Thompson coming back in reserve role


Murder trial underway for ex-officer accused of killing teen

Murder trial underway for ex-officer accused of killing teen


Thanks to state funding, more detox beds coming to Mahoning County

Thanks to state funding, more detox beds coming to Mahoning County


State funding adds 14 drug detox beds to Mahoning County

State funding adds 14 drug detox beds to Mahoning County


Oklahoma college board member chided for anti-gay comments

Oklahoma college board member chided for anti-gay comments


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Youngstown man pleads guilty to sexual battery of 2 girls

Youngstown man pleads guilty to sexual battery of 2 girls


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Eric Wallace gets 3-year prison term in 2016 fatal crash

Eric Wallace gets 3-year prison term in 2016 fatal crash


Confident, upbeat Putin goes on Mideast 'victory' tour

Confident, upbeat Putin goes on Mideast 'victory' tour


Ex-Pa. lawmaker gets 18 months of house arrest in gambling case

Ex-Pa. lawmaker gets 18 months of house arrest in gambling case


Principal pleads not guilty to failing to report child abuse

Principal pleads not guilty to failing to report child abuse


Series of small earthquakes rattle north Reno, Nev.

Series of small earthquakes rattle north Reno, Nev.


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Youngstown woman charged with making threat, assault at nursing home

Youngstown woman charged with making threat, assault at nursing home


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UPDATE | Motorcycle club president accepts plea agreement, avoids trial

Motorcycle club president accepts plea agreement, avoids trial


Bitcoin futures soar amid frenzy over virtual currency

Bitcoin futures soar amid frenzy over virtual currency


Mary Blige, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas get Golden Globe nods

Mary Blige, Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas get Golden Globe nods


Louisiana man admits misusing Trump's Social Security number

Louisiana man admits misusing Trump's Social Security number


Pentagon: Transgender people can enlist in military Jan. 1

Transgender people can enlist in military Jan 1


Mahoning County Recycling Division meeting is Tuesday in Austintown

Mahoning County Recycling Division meeting is Tuesday in Austintown


3 Trump accusers speak out, call for congressional probe

3 Trump accusers speak out, call for congressional probe


Warren council's finance committee meets today

Warren council's finance committee meets today


Woman pleads guilty in pregnant neighbor’s death

Woman pleads guilty in pregnant neighbor’s death


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UPDATE | Several hurt when bomb explodes in NY subway

Police say the explosion happened in an underground passageway under 42nd Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.


UPDATE | Eagles’ Pederson confirms Wentz is out with torn left ACL

AP sources: Doctors believe Wentz tore ACL, out for year


Warren council's fire and police committee meets this afternoon

Warren council's fire and police committee meets this afternoon


Mario Batali tripped up by sexual misconduct allegations

Mario Batali tripped up by sexual misconduct allegations


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Earth, Wind and Fire will return to Covelli Centre

Earth, Wind and Fire will return to Covelli Centre


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Brit Floyd will come to Packard hall

Brit Floyd will come to Packard hall


Santa to aid in Wednesday debut of WRTA holiday bus

Santa to aid in Wednesday debut of WRTA holiday bus


Fed set to raise rates as Yellen gives final news conference

Fed set to raise rates as Yellen gives final news conference


Bitcoin futures soar in debut on major exchange

Bitcoin futures soar in debut on major exchange


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Foster the People, Fitz and Tantrums, Brandi Carlile headline LaureLive

Foster the People, Fitz and Tantrums, Brandi Carlile headline LaureLive


Suspect arrested after Liberty Giant Eagle robbery

Suspect arrested after Liberty Giant Eagle robbery


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Globetrotters will return to Covelli Centre

Globetrotters will return to Covelli Centre


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'In The Mood' show coming to Stambaugh Auditorium

In The Mood show coming to Stambaugh Auditorium


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Trial starts today in case of man accused in 2016 stabbing death

Trial starts today in case of man accused in 2016 stabbing death


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Four face drug, theft charges after Sunday arrest

Four face drug, theft charges after Sunday arrest


Domestic violence calls keep city police busy

Domestic violence calls keep city police busy


Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher

Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher


Robbers take cash, cigarettes from Warren dollar store

Robbers take cash, cigarettes from Warren dollar store


Library will host Stitches in Time


Historical society to host program


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auctions The Junior Group of Goodwill Auction and Jewelry Sale is set for Feb. 16 at Stambaugh


Christmas Card workshop available


Coaches Burger Bar to host Night of Giving

Coaches Burger Bar to host Night of Giving BOARDMAN Coaches Burger Bar, 708 Boardman-Canfield


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Booker remembered as civil rights icon

Former Youngstown resident, groundbreaking journalist dies in Maryland at 99


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100 kids delight in holiday shopping spree with cops

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Christopher Colon’s preference for Luigi over the


Loew’s fight show set for Saxon Club

The third annual “Season’s Beatings” fight card is scheduled on Friday.


Morris, Trammell finally get call from Cooperstown

Fittingly, Jack Morris reached the Hall of Fame in extra innings.


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Artists of the Rust Belt display unique works at B&O event

Artists of the Rust Belt’s annual Christmas sale Sunday Dec. 10 offered unique and creative gifts


TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday’s games

MEN No. 16 Arizona State 95, No. 2 Kansas 85 LAWRENCE, KAN. Tra Holder scored 29 points on


Browns find a way to lose yet again

The Browns blew a 21-7 fourth-quarter lead.


Steelers rally past Ravens to clinch AFC North

The Pittsburgh Steelers won one for injured star Ryan Shazier.


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Traffic signal to be installed at new Boardman fire station

Boardman fire station moves closer to completion


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Trump talks tax cuts, budget with Graham

Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. President Donald Trump sought Sunday to gloss over the


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses M’hammed Nabih, 36, of 133 Heritage Lane, Cortland,


RECAPS OF SUNDAY’s OTHER NFL GAMTES

Bills 13, Colts 7, OT ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. LeSean McCoy scored on a 21-yard run with 1:33 left in


Aggressive wild turkey hit by car, injured, is taken to vet

Associated Press CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO A wild turkey that’s become semi-famous for chasing


Racial dispute roils college town

Associated Press OBERLIN, OHIO Students at Oberlin College have long enjoyed pastries, bagels


Everyone hates the tax bill

Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords As the Trump tax cuts fly through Congress at breakneck speed, one has


Many struggle to find affordable insurance

Associated Press Margaret Leatherwood has eight choices for health insurance next year but no good


Snow expected in Valley tonight

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Temperatures dipping into the teens and snow ranging from an inch to 5


Harry Potter comes alive at Struthers school

Harry Potter comes alive at Struthers school

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Students become ‘mad scientists’ for a day

Students become ‘mad scientists’ for a day

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West Branch Preschool hosts Family Night

West Branch Preschool hosts Family Night

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Campbell High School seniors plant tulips

Campbell High School seniors plant tulips

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Showdown in Alabama

Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Most Republican leaders in Alabama say they plan to vote for


Kent State University students give back to community

Kent State University students give back to community

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New evacuations as fire flares up

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A powerful flare-up on the western edge of Southern California’s


Israeli, French leaders tangle over US Jerusalem decision

Associated Press JERUSALEM The French and Israeli leaders sparred verbally Sunday over the U.S.


YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 11

Today is Monday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2017. There are 20 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Sandy Hook’s legacy: More security in elementary schools

Associated Press NEW CANAAN, CONN. The setting could not be more different, but David Wannagot


Hudson River cleanup focuses on shore after dredging comes to end

Associated Press SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. As General Electric seeks to close the books on a $1.7


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ariel Daniel, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 9. Denisse


How long will Congress remain a bystander on the issue of war

Opinion: WASHINGTON The first use of nuclear weapons occurred Aug. 6, 1945. The second occurred three days


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Ribbon-cutting event WARREN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting


Bitcoin futures rise as virtual currency hits major exchange

Associated Press CHICAGO The first bitcoin future began trading Sunday as the increasingly


‘Coco’ tops box office

‘Coco’ tops box office LOS ANGELES The animated family film “Coco” has topped the box office for


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., municipal building, 2538 Grandview Road, Lake


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Rich Center for Autism merits community support

Editorial: Consider making a holiday gift to the acclaimed Youngstown-based center for teaching, research and outreach on the neurodevelopmental disorder.


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