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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman school board discusses district technology, names officers
Boardman schools are equipped with plenty of technology, including more than 4,200 computer devices across the district, so it’s imperative that the high-tech capabilities continue to be used in the most effective manner for all teachers and students, board members contend.
LEGOs towered at Warren library event today
After the third attempt, 12-year-old Brook Sechler’s tower finally withstood a mild “earthquake.”
#YSU TITLE GAME | Live in Texas at YSU vs. James Madison
YSU takes on James Madison today in the FCS Championship Game.
Amanda Leech | Brian Bennett
CHICAGO Amanda Leech became the bride of Brian Bennett on Nov. 12 at Embassy Suites Downtown
Valentini-Martin engagement is announced
poland Kathleen and Sante Valentini of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Crowe, Dr. Kolehmainen are engaged
NEW SPRINGFIELD Michael and Amy Crowe of New Springfield are announcing the engagement of their
Possible human remains found in plane passenger seat
Crews find cockpit voice recorder and portions of plane’s tail section
YSU, James Madison meet for FCS title today
This is the game the Youngstown State Penguins have been talking about since spring ball.
US veteran arrested; 5 dead, 8 wounded
Valley resident among those to evacuate facility Staff/wire FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. An Army
Ed Puskas: Bo helps put YSU back on the map
Bo Pelini, under-appreciated and underrated with the Cornhuskers, has done the best coaching job in FCS — and maybe at any level — this season.
Irish win Holy War as Cardinals go cold
Dakota Hobbs and Anthony Howell each had 12 points for Ursuline.
Exhibit showcases antique motorcycles
Long before The Beatles landed in New York, a different product of Britain enraptured a segment of the American population: motorcycles.
Boardman captures another narrow win
Both Boardman and East are enjoying a basketball renaissance, but right now, the Spartans are experiencing a smoother ride.
Tony Sferra caps 53-year career as firefighter
Sferra also served as a Poland Village police officer
PREP ROUNDUP | Friday’s other boys basketball games
Niles 59, Liberty 38 NILES Niles outscored Liberty 15-5 in the second quarter to break the game
Puskarcik returns to Campbell to serve as police chief
Meanwhile, the former chief is appealing his termination.
Unique stand allows display of Rayen mural
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 65-foot long mural that once adorned a
Lisbon man gets 8 years in fraud scheme
Paul L. Shockley, 24, drew the 97-month federal prison term in a $1 million plus series of fraud schemes.
Springfield HOF to induct 12 members
Springfield HOF to induct 12 members NEW MIDDLETOWN The Springfield Local Athletic Hall of Fame
Stark County attorney Jane Murphy Timken is new head of the state GOP
Stark County attorney Jane Murphy Timken is new head of the state GOP
Blessing of the waters commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ
About 30 people braved below-freezing temperatures for the service in Mill Creek Park
YSU fans fired up in the heart of Texas for The Game
Among the fans will be the brother of YSU’s kicker
Longtime fan recalls attending YSU games since ’91
Elmer Berstling, after recovering from heart surgery, is in Texas today to cheer on the home team
East Liverpool woman pleads guilty to election fraud
She submitted about 30 fraudulent voter-registration applications, including five from dead people
Investigator testifies in electricity theft murder trial
Defendant changed story three times, investigator said
Covelli anticipates capacity crowd for watch party
The Covelli Centre prepares for today’s watch party for the FCS national championship game between Youngstown State University and James Madison University. Three large screens, two jumbotrons and various vendors were being set up Friday.
New terror in 2017 demands recommitment to vigilance
Editorial: It took barely one hour into 2017 for despicable international extremists to message powerfully
A lovable, uglier-than-sin Bulldog
Opinion: Some years ago, I visited a Mahoning Shenango Kennel Club Annual All Breed Obedience Trial Dog Show
Advocate of conceal carry on campus shot deadSFlb
Opinion: COLUMBUS I don’t know a whole lot about Tarak Andrew Underiner. Reading the incident report
Anthem insurance data breached
Anthem insurance data breached SACRAMENTO, Calif. A foreign government may have been behind a
Judge rebukes suspects in beating of disabled man
Associated Press CHICAGO A judge rebuked four black people accused of beating a mentally
Cleveland boy dies of carbon monoxide poisoning
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities in Cleveland say a 3-year-old boy died from accidental
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Casey Jackson and James Emmitt Woods, Youngstown, girl,
US trade deficit climbs to $45.2 billion in November
US trade deficit climbs to $45.2 billion in November WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit in
Some good things happening for, in Youngstown schools
Opinion: Rayen Early College Middle School gets major state recognition
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Cops investigate incident at hotel
Cops investigate incident at hotel BOARDMAN Police are investigating a report a man exposed
GOP now in catbird’s seat
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The 115th Congress began its work Tuesday, less than three weeks before the
’70s sitcom returns, same yet different ‘One Day at a Time’ again
IF YOU WATCH What: ‘One Day at a Time’ Where: Netflix When: Anytime, 13 episodes available
Sales of vinyl albums in 2016 were up 10 percent over 2015 and constituted 11 percent of physical
Sales of vinyl albums in 2016 were up 10 percent over 2015 and constituted 11 percent of physical
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: President Barack
Americans are less Christian, but not so U.S. Congress
By Lesley Clark McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON The share of U.S. adults who
Pope urges faithful to find God in the peripheries of society, not its palaces EPIPHANY
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis treated a few hundred homeless
China: Vatican should adapt for Chinese society
AP FILE PHOTO A man prays during mass on the eve of Christmas at the South Cathedral official
Today is Saturday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2017. There are 358 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2017. There are 358 days left in the year.
Troopers won’t give grieving book after atheist complains
Associated Press ANDERSON, S.C. An atheist’s complaint has led South Carolina troopers to stop
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY New complaints The Villas at Glenellen LLC et al v. Judith Sakely et
US report: Putin ordered effort to help Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a hidden campaign to
Higher wages push stocks to records
Associated Press NEW YORK So close! The Dow Jones industrial average missed the 20,000 mark by
Obama’s jobs report: Big pay gain, slower hiring
AP Photo NY107 Eds: New throughout. By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON
Suppression hearing for Russell Lauer reset for Feb.
Russell Lauer of Cortland is charged with vehicular homicide and failing to stop after an accident in the Feb. 27 death of Brittany Szwedko
Spiritual living
Spiritual living CANFIELD The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, is hosting the spirituality
US approves fix for some VW diesels
Associated Press DETROIT Volkswagen will soon be able to repair some of its diesel cars so they
LeBron scores 36 as Cavs top Nets
LeBron James scored 36 points, carrying Cleveland while Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love had slow starts in their return to the lineup.
A good deal for a good meal
Shrieks of “this is not chili” and coughs from peppery concoctions required crackers and a second round of water bottles during our taste-testing expedition
Retired podiatrist gets probation
Dr. Anthony Rossi pleaded guilty to illegal drug distribution and Medicaid fraud.
Alabama’s Foster made his mark after switch
Reuben Foster arrived at Alabama as a coveted prospect with an Auburn tattoo. He’ll leave having made another kind of mark.
METRO DIGEST || Woman sentenced in dog attacks
Woman sentenced YOUNGSTOWN A Kenmore Avenue woman was sentenced Friday in municipal court to two
Two arrested on gun charges in separate incidents
Both are barred from owning firearms because of previous convictions
Korver will come off bench for Cavs
Kyle Korver is going to come off the bench when he joins the Cavs, coach Tyronn Lue said on Friday.
Youngstown State vs. James Madison
YSU JMU Points per game28.548.0 Opp. points19.421.7 Rushing avg.257.5284.6 Passing
prep sports at a glance
BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Alliance 72, Salem 51 Boardman 60, East 55 Bristol 84,
Numbers don’t add up for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have overachieved to earn their first postseason berth since 2008.
Voters expect Trump to deliver
Opinion: What do the voters who elected Donald Trump want him to deliver? “Jobs,” said Marianne Zarlinga,
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