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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
MVSD engineer says dam cracks not serious; Niles officials point to injection well
The outgoing Mahoning Valley Sanitary District chief engineer says cracks detected in the Meander Reservoir dam do not appear to be serious, based on a consultant’s report.
Special Mahoning County deputy introduced today
A newly acquired police dog will be introduced to the community at Saturday’s 7:05 p.m. Youngstown Phantoms hockey game at the Covelli Centre against the Sioux City Musketeers.
Man arraigned after escaping from Liberty cruiser
Garell T. Williams was arraigned Wednesday in Girard Municipal Court on felony escape and numerous other charges associated with a Jan. 4 traffic stop, during which Williams escaped from a Liberty police car.
Mom describes her son in court before his killer sentenced to 17 years
Just before the man who killed her son was sentenced in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court, Tauni Christian showed Judge Anthony M. D’Apolito what her son looked like at the beginning of his life.
D'Apolito's courtroom erupts in sobs as 22-year-old sentenced to 35 years
As chaos erupted today in a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court courtroom during a sentencing hearing, two people kept their cool – the judge and the defendant.
Buffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coach
Buffalo Bills agree to hire Sean McDermott as coach
AT&T hosts hiring event Saturday at its Boardman Call Center
AT&T hosts hiring event Saturday at its Boardman Call Center
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Bethel Lutheran Church, 425 Crestview Drive, Boardman, will host a dine-in or drive-
Cockpit voice recorder from wrecked plane was working, Cleveland media reports
Cockpit voice recorder from wrecked plane was working, Cleveland media reports
UPDATE | Judge formally sentences Dylann Roof to death
Judge formally sentences Dylann Roof to death
UPDATE | Youngstown school board meeting being reset to Friday
UPDATE | Youngstown school board meeting being reset to Friday
NOAS registration deadline for adoption/foster-care series is Thursday
NOAS registration deadline for adoption/foster-care series is Thursday
Victim of fatal Youngstown crash had multiple head and neck injuries
Victim of fatal Youngstown crash had multiple head and neck injuries
Jury hears about Ohio ex-deputy fatally shooting unarmed man
Jury hears about Ohio ex-deputy fatally shooting unarmed man
Repeal of federal health care law concerns many in Ohio
Repeal of federal health care law concerns many in Ohio
ACLU wants info on police shooting of transgender suspect in Sharon
ACLU wants info on police shooting of transgender suspect in Sharon
Volkswagen pleads guilty, will pay $4.3B to U.S. government
Volkswagen pleads guilty, will pay $4.3B to U.S. government
Florida man, 83, fatally shoots woman searching for her dog
Florida man, 83, fatally shoots woman searching for her dog
High court may put more bite into law for disabled students
High court may put more bite into law for disabled students
Angry, forgiving families confront Dylann Roof at hearing
Angry, forgiving families confront Dylann Roof at hearing
Man accused of scaring Pa. woman to death in robbery is on trial
Man accused of scaring Pa. woman to death in robbery is on trial
NAACP head calls Sessions 'unfit' for attorney general
NAACP head calls Sessions 'unfit' for attorney general
Youngstown Board of Education meets at 5:30 tonight
Youngstown Board of Education meets at 5:30 tonight
Man accused of pretending to be Marine to get VA benefits
Man accused of pretending to be Marine to get VA benefits
Ohio court hears appeal of killer who stabbed bartender
Ohio court hears appeal of killer who stabbed bartender
Boardman man gets 17 years for killing another during marijuana sale
Boardman man gets 17 years for killing another during marijuana sale
US stock indexes edge higher in early trading; oil rising
US stock indexes edge higher in early trading; oil rising
Fugitive from Liberty PD caught; 3 officers face discipline
Fugitive from Liberty PD caught; 3 officers face discipline
Phantoms, sheriff to introduce new police dog at Saturday hockey game
Phantoms, sheriff to introduce new police dog at Saturday hockey game
Trump’s pick for top diplomat calls Russia a ’danger’
Trump’s pick for top diplomat calls Russia a ’danger’
Families: Forgiving church shooter doesn’t mean sparing life
Families: Forgiving church shooter doesn’t mean sparing life
Moscow denies having compromising information about Trump
Moscow denies having compromising information about Trump
Superintendent says second power plant secures future for Lordstown schools
Superintendent says second power plant secures future for Lordstown schools
Celebrities lining up for Women’s March on Washington after inauguration
Hollywood will be turning out in force for the women’s march on Washington set to follow Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Fights, filibusters, Goal Four mark Youngstown schools meetings
After three hours spent discussing nominees for president, Youngstown school board’s meeting will continue to a special emergency session at 5:30 p.m. today.
Boardman defense shuts down Struthers
Boardman’s boys basketball team passed two significant tests Tuesday night.
Blue Devils get their due on the road at Springfield
Kade Hilles and Ryan Demsky each scored 16 points for Western Reserve.
Yavorcik attorney: Judge’s decision correct
Yavorcik ‘was sufficiently punished’ with five years of probation, including a year of house arrest, his attorney contends.
Campbell police sergeant resigns amid criminal investigation
Former cop under investigation for improper handling of evidence.
Prep Roundup | Tuesday’s other games
Poland 59, Austintown Fitch 50 AUSTINTOWN Braedon O’Shaughnessy scored 23 points as Poland
Adults ads removed from classified website
Backpage.com decries government “unconstitutionally censoring” its content
Shelly Tisler: a loving and loved woman
Shelly Tisler, 47, died after she was hit by car while walking Friday.
Browns fire five more assistant coaches
New Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams suddenly has four vacancies on his staff that he can fill.
Mahoning recycling director suggests super site for Boardman
The recycling division will seek larger containers for a popular Boardman recycling drop off site.
Cleveland comedy troupe revives original musical Messin’ with Michael Stanley
BY JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND If you grew up in Northeast Ohio, odds are
Connected Next big thing: streaming video
Predictions are part educated guess, part soothsayer. At the risk of shooting my credibility in
Boardman police charge alleged driver in crash that killed passenger
Nicole Mitchell, 32, of Boardman is charged with complicity to commit theft and failing to comply with a police signal, police said. Further charges from Youngstown police, who are investigating the accident, are likely.
Mayor says second power plant will be built in Lordstown
Mayor says second power plant will be built in Lordstown
President Obama says farewell in emotional speech
President Barack Obama tells crowd of 18,000 during his farewell address Tuesday night at McCormick Place in Chicago his faith in America has been confirmed and all citizens need to be involved to "help restore the sense of common purpose that we so badly need right now.”
Riser Tavern & Grill takes casual food to a higher level ON THE RISE
IF YOU GO Where: Riser Tavern & Grill Address: 1135 W. Western Reserve Road (Sparkle Plaza),
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Powerstown Action Group, 5:30 p.m., followed by Powerstown Block Watch meeting at
Lawsuit dismissed
Lawsuit dismissed WARREN A Trumbull County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Randy Law,
Bullish Steelers going heavy in win streak
Offensive lineman nirvana arrived for the Pittsburgh Steelers late in the first quarter on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
Trump’s actions show creep toward something terrifying
Opinion: By Will Bunch Philadelphia Daily News “To live in the process is absolutely not to notice it –
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1230.981.50 Aqua America, .71
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2017. There are 354 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Different take on sports
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant I am American, born and raised in this country, and yet I
The five top-selling digital songs of 2016, according to Nielsen Music (number sold in parentheses):
The five top-selling digital songs of 2016, according to Nielsen Music (number sold in parentheses):
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon cutting set BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Sessions: I’d be fair as AG, defy Trump if necessary
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sen. Jeff Sessions cast himself as a strong protector of law and
Ramos rejects plea in chase, manhunt case
Sentence of 19 years would have run consecutive to federal time
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
Comfort food to beat the winter blues
Family Features When the tem- perature drops, there’s nothing quite like the pleasure of simple
Reject traffic-camera law, Ohio city urges justices
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio’s chief justice raised questions Tuesday about a state law that
Cavaliers fall behind, strike sour note vs. Jazz
Gordon Hayward went blow for blow with LeBron James in the second half.
Official says Trump was briefed on potentially compromising report
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top intelligence officials last week told President-elect Donald
Roof sentenced to death for killing 9 church members
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. An unrepentant Dylann Roof was sentenced to death Tuesday for
florida officer’s slaying Seeking suspect, officials raise reward
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Authorities raised to $100,000 the reward for information leading
NHL | Tuesday’s games
Hurricanes 5, Blue Jackets 3 RALEIGH, N.C. Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection
Prep sports at a glance
boys basketball AREA SCORES Atwater Waterloo 61, Newton Falls 45 Beaver Local 72, East
College football News and notes
Ohio State: Former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson has been hired to help direct the Buckeyes’ struggling
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Inside job suspected in Kardashian robbery PARIS Investigators focused Tuesday on
IRS to delay tax refunds for millions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS is delaying tax refunds for more than 40 million low-income
Let Ohio exit Dark Ages by expanding protections to dating-violence victims
Editorial: When it comes to afford- ing victims of domestic violence adequate and comprehensive protections,
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