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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
3 teen boys face plethors of felonies, misdemeanors after fleeing cops
Police used a stun weapon on a 14-year-old boy Thursday morning after a chase.
Trumbull overdose deaths, costs still on rise
The toll for overdose deaths keeps rising in Trumbull County, reaching close to 100 in 2016 with some cases still not finalized.
Wide cross-section of residents protest Trump travel ban tonight in downtown Youngstown
Stefanie Wagner-Ryan of Cortland came to a rally in downtown Youngstown clad in a pink Women’s March hat while carrying a sign that read, “I will trade one president for 10,000 refugees.”
8-year-old brings loaded gun to Horizon academy
An 8-year-old boy took a loaded gun to a Southern Boulevard school Friday to show to his friends after they talked about guns and bullets the day before, police said.
City man charged with breaking into his mother's house after being banned
A city man who says he’s a drug addict was arraigned Friday on a charge of breaking into his mother’s house Thursday after being banned from the house for stealing.
Youngsgtown schools transportation department lauded for improvements
Youngstown School District’s transportation department was recognized for its first of many steps toward success.
YSU students experience everyday life in poverty
Students scrambled to make ends meet with limited resources during a two-hour poverty simulation at Youngstown State University.
Canfield 3rd-graders learn business basics through hot chocolate
On Thursday afternoon, Kristin Hartshorn’s third-grade classroom at C.H. Campbell Elementary School was transformed into an assembly line as the students participated in a mock business exercise selling hot chocolate mix.
Love doesn't expect Cavaliers to trade him
Kevin Love’s back spasms have vanished. Those trade rumors won’t go away.
Has fans' love affair with the NFL begun to wilt?
There were more than a few issues in the during 2016.
Hundreds of Cleveland protesters rally against Trump travel order
Hundreds of Cleveland protesters rally against Trump travel order
UPDATE | Seattle judge grants another nationwide delay to travel ban; Virginia joins suit
A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
UPDATE | DeVos moves closer to confirmation as education secretary
DeVos moves closer to confirmation as education secretary
Soldiers thwart attack on Louvre, tourists held in lockdown
Soldiers thwart attack on Louvre, tourists held in lockdown
Puerto Rico gov approves referendum in quest for statehood
Puerto Rico gov approves referendum in quest for statehood
FCC led by Trump pick starts to reverse Obama policies
FCC led by Trump pick starts to reverse Obama policies
Prosecutors drop charges for 5 arrested on Inauguration Day
Prosecutors drop charges for 5 arrested on Inauguration Day
'El Chapo' lawyers say jail conditions are too strict in NYC
'El Chapo' lawyers say jail conditions are too strict in NYC
Warriors waive center Anderson Varejao to clear roster room
Warriors waive center Anderson Varejao to clear roster room
AP FACT CHECK: Conway says she misspoke on 'massacre'
AP FACT CHECK: Conway says she misspoke on 'massacre'
Youngstown judicial candidate opens campaign office
Youngstown judicial candidate opens campaign office
Discarded IS receipts offer glimpse into former Mosul life
Discarded IS receipts offer glimpse into former Mosul life
UPDATE | Student had a gun and bullets at Horizon Academy
Investigators with the Family Services Unit are investigating after a report that a student had a gun and bullets at Horizon Science Academy on Southern Boulevard.
Worst fighting in east Ukraine since 2015; 33 dead this week
Worst fighting in east Ukraine since 2015; 33 dead this week
GOP mulls 'repairing' Obamacare law it vowed to repeal
GOP mulls 'repairing' Obamacare law it vowed to repeal
Ohio school recovers Holocaust survivors' recorded melodies
Ohio school recovers Holocaust survivors' recorded melodies
Trump meets with his business council after Uber CEO quit
Trump meets with his business council after Uber CEO quit
Kasich backs DeVos without mention of $5.3M PAC debt to Ohio
Kasich backs DeVos without mention of $5.3M PAC debt to Ohio
Former NJ track coach jailed for taking $150K meant for team
Former NJ track coach jailed for taking $150K meant for team
Ohio lawmaker seeks more protection for human-trafficking victims
Ohio lawmaker seeks more protection for human-trafficking victims
2 Fort Campbell soldiers killed, suspect in custody
2 Fort Campbell soldiers killed, suspect in custody
Bar patron beats three with cane in political argument, report says
Bar patron beats three with cane in political argument, report says
US stocks jump following strong January jobs report
US stocks jump following strong January jobs report
Court filing details former Baylor football coach’s conduct
Court filing details former Baylor football coach’s conduct
Macy’s shares up after being halted amid takeover rumor
Macy’s shares up after being halted amid takeover rumor
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association, Tri-Gold Primetime Chapter, will meet at 1:30
Youngstown police chase comes to a stunning conclusion
Youngstown police chase comes to a stunning conclusion
Creativity flows through hallways at Fitch
The fourth annual Creative Arts Night brought in students, staff and guests to Austintown Fitch High School for a night of entertainment on Jan. 12.
Discarded mattresses must be bagged, taped in Youngstown to prevent bed bug spread
To prevent the spread of bed bugs, Youngstown has instituted a new collection policy for customers throwing out mattresses and box springs.
UPDATE | Nordstrom drops Ivanka Trump fashions
The Ivanka Trump brand was no longer listed on the company’s website Thursday evening, and a search of her products on the site turned up just a few pairs of shoes, all of which had been marked down in price.
Oakland handles YSU despite two career nights
Francisco Santiago and Devin Haygood combined for 47 points.
Canfield doctor indicted for illegally prescribing pain meds
Faced similar charges in 1982 which were dismissed
Jury process to start for second time in Seman case
Abouot 160 jurors were expected to report today.
Valpo women top YSU for first Horizon victory
Amber Lindfors had a career night with 22 points and 11 rebounds.
Valley's state reps urge more action on lead-contamination issues
Seventy-five water contamination advisories persist in Ohio, nine of them for lead, legislator says.
Dellick gets six months on federal gun charge
John T. Dellick pleaded guilty in October to a federal charge of being a felon with a gun.
SPORTS DIGEST || Warren Sports H.O.F. announces dinner
Warren Sports H.O.F. announces dinner WARREN The Warren Sports Hall of Fame is having its annual
Niles mayor: No bids to lease wellness center
Leasing the Wellness Center has been an important component of the mayor’s amended Financial Recovery Plan the commission approved last year.
Black Lives Matter forum
WARREN “On the Matter of Lives,” a community discussion about the Black Lives Matter and Blue
A love letter to New York comics ‘Comedian’ not really a comedy
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer While there are a few good laughs to be had in “The
Cast is selected for ‘Rocktopia’
Staff report CLEVELAND The cast has been selected for the inaugural tour of “Rocktopia,” the new
Penn still ‘delighted’ with Austintown racino
The parent company of the racino reported its earnings on Thursday.
Campbell council weighs measure for civilian dispatchers, budget amendments
Officials say part-time civilian dispatchers would cut costs.
Drug OD deaths soar in Mahoning County
January 2017 drug overdose deaths have tripled over the same month last year in Mahoning County, deputy coroner says.
Poland students learn about cyberbullying, digital etiquette
The presentation covered a variety of topics, including sexting, cyberbullying, avoiding online predators and online harassment.
Lisbon woman faces child-endangering charge
Christy Rohn, 25, left her child unattended for nearly 10 minutes outside a Walmart in Austintown
Columbus company to design Youngstown amphitheater, riverfront park
The project is to be finished by May 1, 2018.
MVSD chairman cites 2 studies, inspection, engineers for new opinion of dam's safety
Atty. Matt Blair, chairman of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District board of directors, who raised red flags last month and last year about cracks in MVSD buildings and Meander Dam, reversed course last week, saying the cracks in the dam pose no danger to the public.
9-year-old shares passion for reading by donating
United Way Director of Education and Initiatives Kathy Mock reads to Justin Pearce, 5, a preschooler at Taft Elementary School in Youngstown during Literacy Night Thursday.
In symbolic move, officials make Cincinnati ’sanctuary city’
In symbolic move, officials make Cincinnati ’sanctuary city’ CINCINNATI (AP) - The city council
Repeal of health law could mean that women pay more for less
Associated Press WASHINGTON From a return to higher premiums based on gender, to gaps in
golf roundup Thursday’s tournaments
PHOENIX OPEN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. Matt Kuchar eagled the par-5 13th and added two late birdies and
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church hosts seminar Canfield United Methodist Church, located at 27 S. Broad Street, will
Jan. 19
Jan. 19 Theft: A man reportedly stole about $57 worth of groceries from Giant Eagle, 1201 Doral
Source: Indians sign lefty reliever Logan to contract
The 32-year-old Logan pitched for Colorado last season, going 2-5 with a 3.69 ERA in 66 appearances.
Players’ union to look at concussion testing
The NFL players’ union will be making a push for improved equipment and for more consistent compliance with the concussion protocol.
Phil predicts six more wintry weeks
Associated Press PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. The handlers of Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog,
Lue’s jersey retired during Huskers game
February has gotten off to a good start for Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue.
METRO DIGEST || Pedestrian hit on 224 in Boardman
Pedestrian hit BOARDMAN A male pedestrian suffered non-life threatening injuries when he was hit
Trumbull commissioners could vote on Newton Falls annexation Wednesday
Trumbull commissioners will review the petitions associated with the proposed annexation
METRO DIGEST || New mattress pickup rules in Youngstown
Anti-bed bug policy YOUNGSTOWN To prevent the spread of bed bugs, Youngstown has instituted a
nhl roundup | Thursday’s games
Rangers 2, Sabres 1, OT BUFFALO, N.Y. Chris Kreider scored 3:56 into overtime and the New York
Belichick on Mount Rushmore of coaches
Bill Belichick can set an NFL record with a fifth Super Bowl win.
Annual Hall of Fame dinner to be Feb. 19
On Feb. 19, Cardinal Mooney High School will host its 25th “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner at Mr.
Ohio lawmakers to see right-to-work legislation this session
Opponents have said repeatedly that right to work would hurt unions, leading to lower wages and less protection in Ohio workplaces
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Toughest Monster Trucks Tour, 7:30 p.m.: The legendary Bigfoot and
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2017. There are 331 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boardman Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on Feb. 14 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Feb. 14 at 7
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCB registration currently open Boardman Community Baseball will conduct player registration
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Courtney Butler and Kurt Ross, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 1.
GOP senators move Trump EPA pick ahead as Dems boycott vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans suspended Senate committee rules Thursday to muscle
Glenwood Junior High School Honor Roll - First Grading Period
seventh grade high honor roll Ethan Barrett Lainey Beichner Connor Blasco Cassidy Bryan
MVSD chairman cites two studies, dam inspection and engineers for new opinion of dam’s safety
Atty. Matt Blair, chairman of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District board of directors, who raised red flags last month and last year about cracks in MVSD buildings and Meander Dam, reversed course last week, saying the cracks in the dam pose no danger to the public.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday McDonald school board, 10 a.m., public work session to discuss technology, high-
Hall of Fame dinner to be Feb. 19
On Feb. 19, Cardinal Mooney High School will host its 25th “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner at Mr.
Congress scraps Obama rules on coal mining, guns
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-controlled Congress on Thursday scrapped Obama-era
Trump rattles world leaders as Cabinet tries to soften tone
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s spats with U.S. allies as close as Mexico and as
Large number of candidates for president of Youngstown council is today’s political head-scratcher
Opinion: For a position that’s largely ceremonial, Youngstown council president garnered a lot of candidates.
US begins inquiry on Yemen raid
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. military said Thursday it is investigating last weekend’s
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
Centerville police shoot and injure 15-year-old boy
Associated Press CENTERVILLE, Ohio Police say a 15-year-old boy was shot and injured by police
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
September 2015: The Board of Pharmacy summarily suspended the BEM Medical Arts Center’s
September 2015: The Board of Pharmacy summarily suspended the BEM Medical Arts Center’s “Terminal
Poland Sports Briefs
Lady Bulldogs defeat Niles The Poland Lady Bulldogs defeated Niles by a score of 68-47. High
Mooney Hall of Fame dinner will be Feb. 19
On Feb. 19, Cardinal Mooney High School will host its 25th “Athletic Hall of Fame” dinner at Mr.
Hilltoppers travel around the world
Hilltop Elementary School second-grade students took their audience of family, friends and fellow students on a holiday trip around the world during the school’s annual Holidays Around the World program on Dec. 20.
Austintown Community Briefs
Victorian Players to have auditions The Victorian Players will have auditions for Shakespeare’s
women’s college basketball
women’s college basketball Thursday’s games No. 5 Mississippi State 77, Auburn 47 AUBURN, Ala.
Youngstown Police personnel were at the scene for about two hours
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An unidentified man believed to be in his mid-20s was shot to death
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Victor M. Estrada, 41, of 88 Hazeltine Ave.,
men’s college basketball | Thursday’s games
No. 24 Florida 93, Missouri 54 GAINESVILLE, Fla. Chris Chiozza ended up with the first triple-
Jurisprudence Organization gives back to Jaden
Kent State Trumbull students are help out with a fellow classmate’s journey with a terminally ill fourth-grade son
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Steel industry act YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Cleveland, and Rob
Trump pledges to end political limits on churches
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring that religious freedom is “under threat,” President Donald
Trump must keep pledge to upgrade infrastructure
Editorial: Say what you will about the first two weeks of the presidential administration of Donald J. Trump,
Super Bowl pointers to make you sound football-savvy
How to sound like an expert at your local game-day party.
Walking will do you good
Opinion: By Orlando R. BARONE The Philadelphia Inquirer Let’s take a walk. We all know what that means.
Stephanie Pavilonis v Bryce Henchar
NEWBURY, OHIO Stephanie Pavilonis and Bryce Henchar were married Sept. 3 at St. Helen Church. The
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there
Miss Kosec, Mr. Schiavone plan May rite
BOARDMAN Alicia and David Kosec of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
School board recognition month taking place
The Ohio School Boards Association is celebrating School Board Recognition Month. January 2017 has
Ashley Bolina v Samuel Smith
BOARDMAN St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park was the location of the Aug. 13 wedding of
Beeghly Oak’s residents enjoy soup and singing
Beeghly Oak’s residents celebrated their monthly karaoke program a little different this month by judging a wedding soup contest on Jan. 17.
Children sprout into young scientists
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing
Canfield wrestling coach named Division II Coach of the Year
The Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches’ Association named Dean Conley, Canfield High School coach,
Jan. 16
Jan. 16 Theft by deception: $12,300 was sent through Moneygram at Walmart,6001 Mahoning Ave.
Students time travel through Poland history
Third-grade students at Dobbins Elementary traveled back in time to the 18th century on Jan. 23.
Allyson Ross v John Martin
BROOKLYN, N.Y. Allyson Jo Ross became the bride of John Patrick Martin on July 4 at Giando on the
Poland Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on Feb. 14 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on Feb. 14 at 7
CVMS crowns Pallo spelling bee champion
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Eighth-grade student Delaney Pallo was crowned the 2016
Winter performance warms audience with music
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Middle Schools performed their
Harvest Program helps families nationwide
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Olive Garden and the Big Reach
Breakfast raises funds for Celebrate Poland
The Celebrate Poland Planning Committee recently announced its second annual Pancake
Junior League hosts Pink Ribbon Tea
The Junior League of Youngstown sponsored the 22nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Junior League of Youngstown has Pink Ribbon Tea fundraiser
The Junior League of Youngstown sponsored the 22nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Children celebrate summer fun in winter weather
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library brought warmth to the
Junior League has Pink Ribbon Tea
The Junior League of Youngstown sponsored the 22nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Austintown student wins poetry award
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Eighth-grade student Alyssa Gartner from
Junior League of Youngstown offers Pink Ribbon Tea
The Junior League of Youngstown sponsored the 22nd annual Pink Ribbon Tea at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Zedaker awarded for 25 years of service
January is School Board Recognition month, and on Jan. 9, longtime school board member Elinor
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