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

7 Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life

For the first time, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets orbiting a single nearby star — and these new worlds could hold life.


Search for missing 12-year-old in Fowler Township

Search for missing 12-year-old in Fowler Township


Police calls in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


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Scout’s project allows blind children access to books

Rachel Swym’s love of reading is at the heart of the Joseph Badger High School junior’s effort

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Cardinal Mooney girls knock out Mineral Ridge in sectional play

Mooney forced 25 turnovers in home victory


Boardman swimmers ready for another state test

4 will compete in Canton on Friday


Marte says he's ready to play center field

Starling Marte, the guy displacing Andrew McCutchen in center field for the Pittsburgh Pirates this year, hasn’t played the position regularly since the minor leagues.


One faction selects Wyndham to lead fractured Trumbull GOP

One faction selects Wyndham to lead fractured Trumbull GOP


Pirates' Kang appears in court

It’s not immediately clear when Kang will be able to join the Pirates for the new baseball season.


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Man arraigned on several felony charges

A man was arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Struthers Municipal Court after police say he beat his ex-girlfriend severely and attempted to rape her.


Body found in lake ID’d as missing Ohio township official

Body found in lake ID’d as missing Ohio township official


Indians monitoring Miller in WBC

Here’s a change or, ahem, a change-up: Andrew Miller has the Indians feeling nervous.


Immigrants fearing deportation under Trump change routines

Immigrants fearing deportation under Trump change routines


Struthers again seeks federal sidewalk funding for school zone

Struthers again seeks federal sidewalk funding for school zone


Republican US senator: I'm open to subpoena of Trump's taxes

Republican US senator: I'm open to subpoena of Trump's taxes


Police say woman shoplifted immediately after reporting a theft

Vienna woman has had numerous run-ins with Boardman police


Man arraigned in Struthers after police say he attempted to rape woman

Man arraigned in Struthers after police say he attempted to rape woman


High-tech investment owner likes Mahoning Valley

High-tech investment owner Mahoning Valley


Girl to be tried as adult in slaying after Facebook feud

Girl to be tried as adult in slaying after Facebook feud


Ohio police: 9 charged after attack video posted on Facebook

Police: 9 charged after attack video posted on Facebook


Wound Healing Center at TMH has free health-care sessions Thursday, Saturday

Wound Healing Center at TMH has free health-care sessions Thursday, Saturday


Trump administration to lift transgender bathroom guidance

Trump administration to lift transgender bathroom guidance


Republicans who won after rowdy town halls now avoiding them

Republicans who won after rowdy town halls now avoiding them


House speaker getting firsthand look at US-Mexico border

House speaker getting firsthand look at US-Mexico border


Caretaker performed sexy dance on 100-year-old with dementia

Caretaker performed sexy dance on 100-year-old with dementia


Drilling rig returns to injection-well site in Vienna

Drilling rig returns to Vienna


Home Depot hosts hiring event Thursday

Home Depot hosts hiring event Thursday


Mahoning County deputy sheriff on leave after arrest

Mahoning County deputy sheriff on leave after arrest


Lockup List Wednesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


FirstEnergy reports loss of $6.2 billion in 2016

FirstEnergy reports loss of $6.2 billion in 2016


Woman arrested at Austintown motel for prostitution

Woman arrested at Austintown motel for prostitution


Workers picket to raise awareness of AT&T pact

Workers picket to raise awareness of AT&T pact


Have it your way: Man refuses to leave restaurant; police arrest him

Have it your way: Man refuses to leave restaurant; police arrest him


14,000 flee floods around Silicon Valley

Thousands flee, freeway shut in flooding near San Francisco


Ruses by immigration agents under fire as illegals roundups grow

Use of ruses by immigration agents is under fire in LA and around the nation


"How do you get this much negativity out of a baby cow"

Farm posts calf video and animal rights commenters descend


Man faces charge after gun, marijuana found after traffic stop

Man faces charges after gun, marijuana found after traffic stop


Robber hits Subway restaurant on Midlothian

Robber hits Subway restaurant on Midlothian


Cops: Philly man made up abduction story to spur theft probe

Cops: Philly man made up abduction story to spur theft probe


‘It saved my life’: Talk of #Obamacare repeal worries addicts

‘It saved my life’: Talk of Obamacare repeal worries addicts


Boardman police investigate case of theft, karma

Boardman police investigate case of theft, karma


Markets Right Now: US stocks edge back from record highs

Markets Right Now: US stocks edge back from record highs


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Board Street, Canfield, will offer drive-through chicken


Police ID owner of burning vehicle; await dental records to confirm victim

Police have identified the owner of an SUV that was found burning early Monday morning with a body inside.


Barbershop Chorus plans evening of music

Barbershop Chorus plans evening of music HERMITAGE, PA Men’s Barbershop Chorus of Youngstown


YSU men blown out at Oakland

Penguins give up 59 points in second half


Company that owns local Perkins Restaurants files for bankruptcy

The owner of five Mahoning Valley Perkins restaurants has filed for bankruptcy


Warren man seeks funds for educational app game through kickstarter campaign

Warren man seeks funds for educational game through kickstarter campaign


Panel protests proposed revenue loss

Mahoning County will lose $4.4 million a year due to loss of Medicaid managed-care organization sales tax revenue.


U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown backs the End Surprise Billing Act

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown outlined The End Surprise Billing Act


Connected Wattpad is where writers gather

I love a good science fiction book. Thanks to e-readers and the Internet, it’s never been easier


Trumbull citizens budget review committee talks about cost cutting at first meeting

Trumbull citizens budget review committee talks about cost cutting at first meeting


Indians' Brantley working his way back

Tribe outfielder’s recovery from injury has been longer than he ever expected.


NBA teams seek balance of play, rest

Tyronn Lue looks to protect LeBron James from himself.


Spartans rally past Panthers

Mike Melewski scored 13 points, John Ryan had 11 and Holden Lipke added 10.


911 calls, police reports provide more details in Niles infant’s death

911 calls, police reports provide more details in Niles infant’s death


DiPiero’s songwriter show includes Kix Brooks American Made

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The American Made Country Music Songwriters Series will return to Ford


Man fires shot at deputy, prompts crisis response team response

Duck Creek Road in Goshen flooded with heavily armed police

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Fitch offense stalls in fourth

Alliance rebounds for OT win after Falcons’ miss last shot in regulation


Defense spurs JFK win against Howland

What Alec Burzynski and Evan Boyd created on defense was invaluable


Antone’s event coordinator comes forward

The former event coordinator for Antone’s Banquet Centre says she was told last Friday that her place of employment would close come Tuesday.


Salem wins, but loses Gerace

Jon Gerace was twice assessed technical fouls for hanging on the rim.


LaBrae rallies against South Range in battle of unbeatens

LaBrae won 55-50, rallying from a 10-point, second-half deficit.

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Girard surges past Springfield in second half

Austin O’Hara led the Indians with 26 points.

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Awards to honor four black actresses

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press When Issa Rae watched Oprah Winfrey being honored at


A new direction on education

Opinion: American public school students fall well behind students around the world in math and science


‘House cleaning’ not good policy

Opinion: By Daylin Leach Tribune News Service During presidential campaigns, candidates make lots of


Red tape hurting America

Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II Tribune News Service As President Donald Trump has noted, a surefire


Connected Links of the Week – Feb. 22

Tweets and photos from around the Valley.


YSU’s Kendrick picks up another award

YSU’s Kendrick picks up another award After being named the National Player of the Week by the


oddly enough

oddly enough Mom mails garbage to college student who didn’t empty trash NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. A


Mo. man charged in terror plot

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A Missouri native who said he wanted to participate in a


Graffiti found on Wash. memorials

Associated Press WASHINGTON The National Park Service says graffiti has been found at four


Hubbard council plans 2017 street resurfacing

State grant money will cover Myron Street.


On a low-sodium diet? We have recipes for you

By Daniel Neman St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) The doctor says you have to lower your sodium.


YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 22

Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2017. There are 312 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


“PARTY FAVORITES” BY ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS

“PARTY FAVORITES” BY ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS FAST FABULOUS FRITTATA by Delaine dEchellis


BRIDGE

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Missouri mulls ‘bathroom bill’

Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Missouri lawmakers are considering a “bathroom bill”


major league baseball News & notes

Pittsburgh Pirates: Jung Ho Kang is scheduled to appear in court today for the first day of his


Police say child fell out of stolen car

Police say child fell out of stolen car


Trump condemns threats against Jewish centers

Staff/wire report WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Tuesday condemned recent threats against


Antone’s event coordinator comes forward

The former event coordinator for Antone’s Banquet Centre says she was told last Friday that her place of employment would close come Tuesday.


LAW WORKSHOP

LAW WORKSHOP Herman Legal Group, in partnership with the Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana


Creating comfort food masterpieces before winter ends

Family Features Creating a comfort food masterpiece such as Roasted Sonoma Chicken with Wild Rice


Yahoo salvages deal with Verizon

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo is taking a $350 million hit on its previously announced


washington Millions targeted for possible deportation in Trump’s new policy

Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of people living in the United States illegally could be


State must take concerns over injection wells seriously

Editorial: Property owners living in the shadows of two proposed wastewater injection wells in Brookfield


Yiannopoulos steps down from Breitbart

Associated Press NEW YORK Polarizing right-wing writer Milo Yiannopoulos resigned as an editor


NHL roundup | Tuesday’s games

Penguins 3, Hurricanes 1 RALEIGH, N.C. Sidney Crosby scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection


Man arrested for drug trafficking at Davis Family YMCA

Boardman police make numerous weekend drug arrests


Judge: Texas can’t cut Medicaid to Planned Parenthood

Judge: Texas can’t cut Medicaid to Planned Parenthood AUSTIN, Texas A federal judge ruled


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Michael Alberini’s has a comprehensive and creative wine list for Lovers of the vino

I first met Michael Alberini in the fall of 2007. I was just starting my wine career as a sales


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Hanks’ debut book is due in October NEW YORK Tom Hanks is putting his love of


With the 89th Academy Awards just a few days away, WalletHub.com has released its 2017 Oscars Fun

With the 89th Academy Awards just a few days away, WalletHub.com has released its 2017 Oscars Fun


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jerry and Bethaney Krzys, Columbiana, girl, Feb. 20.


college basketball roundup

college basketball roundup Tuesday’s games Kent State 77, Buffalo 69 BUFFALO, N.Y. Jimmy


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Howard Hanna raises more than $1M in fundraiser POLAND Howard Hanna Real Estate Services raised


METROSFlbdigest

Victim shot twice YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Joseph Ohr, the Mahoning County forensic pathologist, said


Niles mayor faces backlash after firing safety service director

Scarnecchia faces backlash after firing safety service director


State GOP committee to decide Trumbull dispute

State GOP committee to decide Trumbull dispute WARREN The Ohio Republican Party Central


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St.


Charles Wilson of Minerva speaks with reporters Tuesday outside of Niles Municipal Court after his

Charles Wilson of Minerva speaks with reporters Tuesday outside of Niles Municipal Court after his


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