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

Mahoning Recovery Board begins planning for new uses for former YDC

The property transfer survived a series of 47 items vetoed by the governor


SOCIETY DIGEST || Foundation donates to Ursuline High

Foundation donates to Ursuline High youngstown Ursuline High School received a $20,000 donation


SENIOR MENU

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,


SENIOR CITIZENS

Freetimers Monthly breakfast will not take place Tuesday due to the July 4th holiday. All YSU


American Legion post sends delegates to program

American Legion post sends delegates to program

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Dorothy Day House garden gets donation of vegetable plants

Dorothy Day House garden gets donation of vegetable plants

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Students chosen for leadership conference

Students chosen for leadership conference

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Amtrak train derails in Washington state

No injuries were immediately reported


Pa. man killed in accident on state Route 11 in Trumbull County today

Another man was seriously injured in the one-car crash


Journalists' group condemns mock video tweeted by Trump

The video shows the president pummeling a wrestler whose face has been covered by the logo for CNN


Tensions lessen meaning of Independence Day for some American minorities

A black filmmaker feels uneasy about celebrating the Fourth of July after three officers were recently cleared in police shootings


Deputy sheriff in central Ohio shoots, seriously injures suspect

The suspect refused to drop a knife before the shooting Saturday night, reports indicate


Trump spends weekend lobbying senators for passage of health bill

An aide to the president said Sunday they were getting very close to securing enough yes votes for passage


Famous Warren: City has had its share of big names

Psychologists say we humans need heroes. From a young age, heroes educate us about right and wrong.


Larimer, Astro Falcons blank SBA Aces

Early start time? No problem for Western Reserve product Wyatt Larimer.

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Tribe splits two vs. Tigers

The Indians earned a split of Saturday’s doubleheader against Detroit.


Valley families host Northern Ireland teens for peace initiative

Mahoning Valley Ulster Project aims to foster peace.


Celebrating Poland

Rain interferred with Friday’s activities, but was not expected to affect Saturday’s events.

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SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers rained out on road in New York

Scrappers rained out on road in New York auburn, n.y. Saturday’s game between the Mahoning


Wild pitch proves costly for Pirates

Pirates right-hander Daniel Hudson was only thinking about Giants star Buster Posey when he uncorked a full-count slider Saturday.


Canfield starts weekend with a bang

Ashley Blose enjoys stretching her talents at many outdoor events, so perhaps it wasn’t surprising that she popped into a popular family-friendly gathering.

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Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK

Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 71 in the third round of the Quicken Loans National at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm.


METRO DIGEST || Community Legal Aid fundraiser

Community Legal Aid is seeking sponsors for its annual fundraiser and anniversary celebration, which will be in September in Akron.


Independence day Celebrations and activities

All events are on the holiday Tuesday unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: Party


Fact outhits fiction in ‘Pride of Yankees’

By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press “The Pride of the Yankees: Lou Gehrig, Gary Cooper, and


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCHOLARSHIPS The list of high-school graduates who have received college or


EDITORIAL | Youngstown city schools moving in right direction

Editorial: It has been a year of dramatic change in the Youngstown School District, orchestrated in large part


Patriotism outweighs politics for Valley residents

Robert Kirchner, left, and Dale Reedy burn flags in portable pits in Austintown last week. The flag disposal was performed by American Legion and VFW members, including VFW 4237 chaplain Dave Daisher who believes the current generation has less patriotism. But Jacob Schriner-Briggs, a member of that generation, said for him, patriotism includes a willingness to be critical of the country.


Great work if you can get it

Opinion: How would you like to get paid for 40 hours a week even though you work only 32.5 hours? In the


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Katelyn and Dean Stokes, Columbiana, boy, June 30.


Landmark Restaurant is a comfortable place with comfort food

The local restaurant was voted by readers as one of the best in the Valley


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, 6 p.m. caucus followed immediately by regular meeting,


Newport car museums offer displays with autos as works of art DESIGN ON WHEELS

By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. Car enthusiasts have their pick of


Are you cut out for a work-from-home job?

By COURTNEY JESPERSEN NerdWallet Telecommuting has become synonymous with convenience, flexible


Operation Blessing food pantry visits Canfield Lions Club

Operation Blessing food pantry visits Canfield Lions Club

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Running for, not with, the bulls

Opinion: By Simon Plazolles-Hayes People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Every year, people from


Police: Doc hunted ex-colleague before his shooting rampage

Associated Press NEW YORK A portrait of an angry doctor seeking revenge on the medical


Living in fear of GOP health plan

Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Tribune News Service The harshest impacts of the GOP’s Obamacare


area golf LEAGUES

bedford trails GOLF COURSE Lady Players — Low gross: Deb Daughtery 42. Low net: Karen Speziale 28.


Keep things moving, light with bad golfers

What happens when we end up playing with someone who just can’t find the club face?


Refusal by states to cooperate fully with voter-fraud panel angers Trump

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY President Donald Trump is upset that all states aren’t fully


Triplett, Perry dueling atop U.S. Senior Open scoreboard

Kirkt Triplett and Kenny Perry turned a two-stroke edge into a five-shot advantage over their nearest competition.


Penguins lose three free agents, re-sign Schultz

Defending champs will have no look next season


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Learn financial fitness YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority will have a


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS columBiana county new cases Citibank v. Johnny Stewart, money. Patricia Habedank et


runners to your marks ... Upcoming races and results

Upcoming races and results


At 241, how strong is US republic?

Associated Press WASHINGTON In his 4 Ω years as a state senator from Manhattan, Brad Holyman has


Opening Wick vault reveals even more

Opinion: I had the great chance and luck to bump into a new book about Youngstown’s Wick family written by


REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Valentine A. Ramunno to M2 Lief Properties LLC, 6th St., Campbell, $10,000. Jubilee Urban Renewal


Will psilocybin prevent cluster headaches?

Q. I’ve had cluster headaches for 20 years. Out of everything I’ve tried, there are only three


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TV provides nonpartisan offerings for July 4

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Happy nonpartisan Fourth of July! In this


Rustic Adirondack furniture became popular in early 1900s

The Adirondack style started with a chair in 1903. Many wealthy folks from the East Coast wanted a


Kelly Clarkson plans second picture book

Kelly Clarkson plans second picture book NEW YORK After releasing a best-selling children’s


Girl power: TV, films break out young, new action stars

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES From the murderous Laura in “Logan” to the


Get the best grill for your money

Given all the new gas grill styles and features, it just might be time for you to ditch your old


Fisherman charged in wife’s lake killing despite no body

Associated Press A commercial fisherman’s story about his wife disappearing into the depths of


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day, noon to 9 p.m.: This annual festival in


pro golf | Saturday’s results

Quicken Loans National POTOMAC, MD. David Lingmerth lost his way off the tee but scrambled well


IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one

Tom McCammon of Wadsworth aced the 156-yard No. 6 at Mahoning Country Club on June 27. He used an


auto racing roundup Saturday’s race results

NASCAR CUP SERIES Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins crash-filled race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Ricky


Fourth of July What’s closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.


Cuts threaten good works of YWCAs in the Valley

Opinion: Cuts threaten good works of YWCAs in the Valley YWCA is committed to eliminating racism,


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

INSURANCE The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors recently recognized Bill Shapiro of Paige


area golf calendar | Upcoming outings and scrambles

JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 — Mill Creek MetroParks Golf Course third annual Junior Golf Program. The


Trump doesn’t seem to heed calls to tone down tweets

Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. President Donald Trump escalated an intensely personal feud


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


In final stages of Mosul fight, US plays larger role

Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq The day after Iraq’s prime minister declared an end to the


Club shooting that injured 28 may be gang-related

Club shooting that injured 28 may be gang-related LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Clubgoers screamed and


A look at what didn’t happen this week

Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 2

Today is Sunday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2017. There are 182 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


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