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

Comer, Harris lead Ursuline girls past Boardman

Simone Comer scored 26 points and reached 1,000 for her career.


Late steal seals Warren Harding win

Mike Hughes' steal, free throws clinch Raider win.


Austintown girls fend off Cardinal Mooney

Sabria Hunter scored 20 points in a Fitch victory.


Wednesday's prep basketball scores

Wednesday's final scores


Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee sends recommendations to judge to fill open seat

Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee sends recommendations to judge to fill open seat


Waterline break near treatment plant baffles Niles' officials

Waterline break near treatment plant baffles Niles' officials


Campbell seeks road levy renewal in November

Campbell seeks road levy renewal in November


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Austintown racino gets a chaplain

Chaplain Jim Smith of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America recently began working at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.


'Firefall' phenomenon wows visitors to Yosemite's El Capitan

Mother Nature is again putting on a show at California's Yosemite National Park


YSU grad helps Syrian refugees

YSU grad helps Syrian refugees


Youngstown council members question sewer, water fund use for economic development

Youngstown council members question use of sewer, water fund for economic development


100-plus security cameras installed at East High School

100-plus security cameras installed at East High School


Handel’s in attendance at Grammy after party

This was the Youngstown-born and beloved Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream.


Girard routs Liberty to win two wrestling league titles

Girard won two leagues in one match


Trump dunks ESPN bracket invitation

Trump declines ESPN invite to fill out NCAA bracket on-air.


Girard council introduces 2017 appropriations

City council introduced legislation this week to appropriate close to $15 million for the 2017 fiscal year.


YSU's Dowd a student of of the game

Youngstown State softball senior outfielder Sarah Dowd isn’t your typical senior.


Poland and Boardman police calls, Feb. 15

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman township


Port authority applying for $770,000 grant

The fate of a proposed military deployment hub at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport is still not clear, but officials are taking steps to obtain a $770,000 grant that would help fund it.


Milwaukee boy, 14, charged in fatal shooting of 2 brothers

Boy, 14, charged in fatal shooting of 2 brothers


Austintown school district treasurer steps down

Austintown school district treasurer steps down


Yahoo issues another warning in fallout from hacking attacks

Yahoo issues another warning in fallout from hacking attacks


Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee board meets tonight

Mill Creek MetroParks selection committee meets tonight


Mahoning coroner IDs body found on East Side

Mahoning coroner IDs body found on East Side


Puzder withdraws nomination for labor secretary

Puzder withdraws nomination for labor secretary


YSU offers real estate classes

YSU offers real estate classes


Ohio truck driver accused of dumping wastewater into streams

Ohio truck driver accused of dumping wastewater into streams


Puzder’s nomination as Labor secretary in serious trouble

Puzder’s nomination as Labor secretary in serious trouble


Boardman police raid suspected meth lab on Shields Road

Boardman police raid suspected meth lab on Shields Road


Man accused of hotel robbery in Warren

Man accused of hotel robbery in Warren


Trump asks Netanyahu to 'hold back’ settlements

Trump asks Netanyahu to ’hold back’ settlements


Trump says media treated Flynn unfairly

Trump says media treated Flynn unfairly


Lockup List Wednesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


Flynn, fired once by a president, now removed by another

Flynn, fired once by a president, now removed by another


Senate votes to block rule on guns and mentally impaired

Senate votes to block rule on guns and mentally impaired


Newton Falls man sent to prison after 8th OVI

Newton Falls man sent to prison after 8th OVI


Optimism among US #homebuilders weakens

Optimism among US homebuilders weakens


Under Armour CEO clarifies Trump praise amid kerfuffle

Under Armour CEO responds to criticism of Trump praise


#Ohio college student wins title as best grocery bagger

Ohio college student wins title as best grocery bagger


Rushed repairs at Calif. dam as storm approaches

The Latest: Workers rush repairs at dam as storm approaches


Circus agrees to pay $25K in tent collapse that killed 2

Circus agrees to pay $25K in tent collapse that killed 2


Stronger economy lifts bond yields; stocks hold at records

Stronger economy lifts bond yields; stocks hold at records


Chesapeake Energy to boost 2017 drilling; eyes bigger 2018 market

Chesapeake Energy to boost drilling budget, rig count


#Texas woman, 2 children pulled from rumble left by tornado

Texas woman, 2 children pulled from rumble left by tornado


Pair face drug charges after city traffic stop

Pair face drug charges after city traffic stop


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of Kirk Road


Carpatho-Rusyn Society sets lecture

Carpatho-Rusyn Society sets lecture HERMITAGE, PA. Youngstown Chapter of Carpatho-Rusyn Society


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All roads lead to 3 WAY CAFE

Some restaurants promise a home-cooked meal but then serve premade frozen food that’s been reheated. This is never the case at 3 Way Cafe in Johnston.


Connected Political rants are polluting Facebook

“I’m done with Facebook,” a close friend recently lamented to me over a cup of coffee at Youngstown


Old Dominion surprised itself with hit debut

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Old Dominion’s singer-guitarist Matthew Ramsey is the


Falcons’ Kubacki heads to district after setting sectional mark

Austintown Fitch’s Tim Kubacki has put together quite the career.

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Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with walk-in weddings

Trinity United Methodist Church marries multiple couples during annual event

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Panel approves 60 percent, 10-year real estate tax abatement

The Mahoning County commissioners approved the tax abatement for Trumbull Manufacturing Inc. in Austintown.


Struthers wins with 19-0 second-quarter run

Carson Ryan led Struthers with 14 points and Andrew Carbon had 13.

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YSU graduate students lend skills to Youngstown City School District

Youngstown State University counseling and psychology graduate students are giving back to the community – and the children


Martin Yavorcik, convicted in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption scandal, heads back to court March 28

Yavorcik is seeking to overturn his conviction while prosecutors want him sentenced to prison for his crimes


Unbeaten South Range routs Mooney

Dan Ritter scored a game-high 18 points and twin Anthony had 16 points.

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Body found on far East Side is third homicide of year

Officials are not sure of identity


Lost Love: Cavaliers’ All-Star out six weeks

Kevin Love won’t be able to help the Cavaliers down the stretch this season.


Landmark 1952 Youngstown case returns to national prominence

The landmark 1952 U.S. Supreme Court case being cited today is Youngstown Sheet & Tube v. Sawyer.


Local level action urged to help address Ohio’s ongoing heroin epidemic

Local level action urged to help address Ohio’s ongoing heroin epidemic


McDonald tames Tigers after surviving slow start

Zach Rasile scored 20 of his 31 points in the second half.


Major media remain in denial

Opinion: Since Donald Trump’s election, the major media have been trying to figure out what they did wrong,


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Free assistance from Smart Growth YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley is among four communities that


Deaths of two Valley boys prove flu is serious threat

Editorial: The deaths of two Columbiana County children from flu-related illnesses in recent weeks starkly


All About Chicken

By Kathleen Purvis The Charlotte Observer When you need to turn out a fast, tasty and healthful


Religious exemption is ill-advised

Opinion: By Malcolm Lazin The Philadelphia Inquirer President Trump would be ill-advised to sign a


Groups coordinate planning for manufacturing lab

The vision is for a 60,000-square-foot building within walking distance of YSU and Eastern Gateway Community College


washington Officials: Trump knew Flynn misled White House 3 weeks before ouster

Associated Press WASHINGTON Just six days into his presidency, Donald Trump was informed his


John Glenn’s birthplace passed over for historic status

Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Ohio A New York graduate student seeking historic recognition for


Mexico hurt by NAFTA

Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot Tribune News Service President Trump is unlikely to fulfill his dream of


Etan Patz’s dad finally finds justice in verdict

Associated Press NEW YORK Nearly four decades after 6-year-old Etan Patz vanished on the way


Yellen: Expect Fed to raise rates in coming months

Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen pointed Tuesday to a solid U.S.


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2017. There are 319 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


The comedy “Fist Fight” opens Friday in movie theaters nationwide. Here are five facts

The comedy “Fist Fight” opens Friday in movie theaters nationwide. Here are five facts about the


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


Police looking for clues in death of leader’s brother

Police looking for clues in death of leader’s brother KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Police were


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mariah Flowers, Youngstown, girl, Feb. 13. Tracy Yeager


Vienna officer cleared, grand jury indicts Houston man on OVI, fleeing

Vienna officer cleared, grand jury indicts Houston man on OVI, fleeing


Penguins4 Canucks0

Penguins4 Canucks0 Next: Winnipeg at Pittsburgh, Thursday, 7 p.m.


SPORTS digest

Fitch hosting Hall of Fame Weekend Austintown Fitch will have its Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend


Connected Links of the Week – Feb. 15

Tweets and photos from around the Valley.


Harding to open after gun threat

Harding to open after gun threat WARREN Warren G. Harding High School will open today after a


Evacuation lifted for 200K Californians living below dam

Associated Press OROVILLE, Calif. Authorities lifted an evacuation order Tuesday for nearly


NC governor offers LGBT compromise

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed Tuesday what


Liberty schools superintendent to retire

District now accepting applications.


Woman arraigned after standoff

Woman arraigned after standoff SHARON Tina Marie Baldinelli was arraigned on charges of assault


Hubbard school district will go back to voters with reduced levy

Voters rejected a larger tax in November.


Valentine’s Day brings 2 big insurance breakups

Associated Press It was a rough day for the already-roiled U.S. health insurance market: One giant


Prosecutor: Dozens of child sex-assault cases ‘ignored’

Associated Press CLEVELAND Assistant prosecutors in Cleveland “ignored” about 70 rape and


James, Cavs hold off Wiggins, Timberwolves

LeBron James spent the morning sending a crystal clear message to the Cleveland Cavaliers


Trumbull commissioners name 11 people, three alternates, to budget review committee

The Trumbull County commissioners on Tuesday released a list of 11 people they have selected to sit on the county citizens budget review committee.


Tuesday’s other NHL games

Maple Leafs 7, Islanders 1 TORONTO Auston Matthews scored twice, Frederik Andersen earned his


BRIDGE

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Trumbull coroner rules death of Mineral Ridge man was homicide

The Trumbull County coroner the death of ruled Van Blevins, 44, a homicide.


Warm up with comfort foods this winter

Family Features Enjoying warm comfort foods during winter months can serve as an exceptional way


Crosby gets No. 990; Pens top Canucks

Sidney Crosby earned the 999th point of his career


Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON The dramatic departure of President Donald Trump’s hard-hitting


Francona hasn’t watched Indians’ Game 7 loss

The Indians’ extra-inning loss to the Cubs in one of the best World Series finishes was difficult for Cleveland to get past


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Governing Board of the Mahoning County Educational Service Center, 4:30 p.m.,


Preps aT a glance

Preps aT a glance BOYS BASKETBALL South Range 65, Cardinal Mooney 43 SOUTH RANGE (20-0)


mcdonald 78 springfield68

mcdonald 78 springfield68 Next: McDonald at Sebring, Friday, 7:30 p.m. Next: Girard at


Heard murder trial gets underway

Second of three men to go on trial for South Side murder


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