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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Beekeeper explains value of bees as Canfield ushers in new law
Bill DeHoff starts each day the same way: with a spoonful of peanut butter and a spoonful of honey.
Prosecution plays 911 call from doctor's wife after fatal 2015 boat crash
The prosecution today played a 911 call Angelina Rodriguez, the wife of Dr. Joseph Yurich, made the night of a fatal Berlin Reservoir boat crash in 2015.
MVSD director to judges: We can afford the rebates
The director of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District says it has enough money available to repair the Meander Dam, repay $5 million to Youngs-town, Niles and McDonald and “has plenty of money for the rainy-day fund.”
Boardman bridal shop unexpectedly closes doors tonight for good
Alfred Angelo bridal shop in Boardman closed its doors permanently at 8 p.m. today, as did all or most of the chain’s 60 stores across the United States, according to various media reports.
Woman finds lost pup Latte on North Side
The pit bull puppy reported stolen earlier this week from a Parkview Avenue home and sold online was found by someone Thursday on the North Side, said Jason Cooke, an animal-rights activist who was helping Latte’s owner, Ashley Perrine, get the dog.
5 women, 1 man arrested in Youngsgtown prostitution sting
A series of complaints led to a crackdown on prostitution by the police department, resulting in the arrest Wednesday of five women and a man.
Federal grant helping 20 Girard businesses to spruce up
Patrick Rubinick, owner of Knight Line Apparel on West Liberty Street, says that for small business owners like himself, the needs tend to crowd out the wants.
Trumbull coroner rules on one death, delays ruling on another
The Trumbull County coroner has ruled the Saturday death of Tyler Mitchell, 18, of Warren and Niles, to be a homicide – the result of multiple gunshot wounds.
Jacobson, Atkinson earn bids to Greatest Golfer finals
Here are the results from Thursday's play in the Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors qualifier at Trumbull Country Club.
Fired voice of Kermit the Frog says he's 'devastated'
Fired voice of Kermit the Frog says he's 'devastated'
Alfred Angelo bridal store in Boardman closes tonight
Alfred Angelo bridal shop in Boardman closes tonight
Moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong to be auctioned in NY
Moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong to be auctioned in NY
UPDATE | Attorney: Client has confessed to killing 4 Pennsylvania men
Attorney: Client has confessed to killing 4 Pennsylvania men
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 32
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Mahoning grand jury indicts 3 in shooting death of East Side man
Mahoning grand jury indicts 3 in shooting death of East Side man
Trumbull grand jury indicts man in Warren homicide
Trumbull grand jury indicts man in Warren homicide
Jimmy Carter hospitalized while building homes in Canada
Jimmy Carter hospitalized while building homes in Canada
YURICH TRIAL | Dr. Yurich trial examines physical evidence
YURICH TRIAL | Dr. Yurich trial examines physical evidence
Chevrolet introduces myChevrolet App for Apple watch
Chevrolet introduces myChevrolet App for Apple watch
'SNL,' Westworld' lead Emmy Award nominations with 22 nods
'SNL,' Westworld' lead Emmy Award nominations with 22 nods
Pa. cops: Prostitute let men pay her to sexually touch 7-year-old girl
Pa. cops: Prostitute let men pay her to sexually touch 7-year-old girl
Venus Williams gains 9th Wimbledon final, awaits Muguruza
Venus Williams gains 9th Wimbledon final, awaits Muguruza
McConnell reveals new health bill; will his GOP support it?
McConnell reveals new health bill; will his GOP support it?
Suspect in deadly Times Square crash pleads not guilty
Suspect in deadly Times Square crash pleads not guilty
Rabies vaccines offered Saturday in Ellsworth Township
Rabies vaccines offered Saturday in Ellsworth Township
Western Reserve Building Trades Council endorses Schiavoni for governor
Western Reserve Building Trades Council endorses Schiavoni for governor
Group led by ex-alderman, unions acquires Chicago Sun-Times
Group led by ex-alderman, unions acquires Chicago Sun-Times
Pennsylvania isn’t evaluating addiction programs, audit says
Pennsylvania isn’t evaluating addiction programs, audit says
Police: Fuel truck driver overdoses at Ohio gas station
Police: Fuel truck driver overdoses at Ohio gas station
Average US mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.03 percent
Average US mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.03 percent
Yet another senior citizen scammed for gift cards for computer help
Yet another senior citizen scammed for gift cards for computer help
Boardman man cited after being found passed out in stranger's car
Boardman man cited after being found passed out in stranger's car
US charging 412 in health fraud schemes worth $1.3 billion
US charging 412 in health fraud schemes worth $1.3 billion
Woman charged after television stolen from fire-damaged Boardman apartment
Woman charged after television stolen from fire-damaged Boardman apartment
Author discusses life on Venus on Saturday in Austintown
Discussing life on Venus on Saturday in Austintown
Alzheimer Network hosts garage sale
Alzheimer Network hosts garage sale CANFIELD Alzheimer Network volunteers will host a garage
From Cavs to Covelli, Alex Angelo knows Ohio
Alex Angelo will have the home court advantage when he opens for Pitbull on Saturday night at Covelli Centre.
Scrappers come from behind to win in extras over Brooklyn
Rodriguez’s RBI double in 10th gives Mahoning Valley second-straight victory
Items seized from Youngstown finance director, attorney disclosed
The items include computers, a safe, $66,700 in cash and income tax returns.
Friend, bartender say Yurich drank before fatal boat crash
Yurich had a few drinks, but didn’t appear impaired, the witnesses said.
Injured Murray fades away at Wimbledon
Limping between points and fading down the stretch, defending champion Andy Murray was stunned by 24th-seeded Sam Querrey
Tiny ticks, mosquitoes big-time risks to health throughout summer
Ticks and mosquitoes. They are the bane of summer outdoor activities in Northeast Ohio.
SPORTS DIGEST || Jondas finish midpack in NOPGA event
Jondas finish midpack in NOPGA event columbia station Area local junior golfers finished about
ZOMBIE CZAR
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com John Russo, who co-created the film that started the modern
NBA wants faster pace at the end of games
The league is finally taking steps to make sure crunch time doesn’t get bogged down by commercial time
Mr. Worldwide at Covelli Centre PITBULL won’t let go
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the first-ever Global Ambassador Award was
WaterFire festival returns Saturday
Staff report SHARON, PA. The first of three WaterFire festivals in downtown Sharon this summer
Fiction Forest festival to feature 15 bands
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN It’s being called Fiction Forest, but the musical lineup is for real.
Loss of humanity benefits ‘Apes’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Apparently, all the new “Planet of the Apes” films needed to do
Vic youth theater to present ‘Lion, Witch and Wardrobe’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Vic will present a youth production of “The Lion, the Witch and the
Trumbull fair for learning about animals on the land, in the attic
A display by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife helps people better understand animals on the wild side.
Trumbull making plans to switch to paper-and-pen voting
By 2019, Trumbull County voters are likely to be using another kind of voting method to cast their ballots: paper-and-pen ballots, like those now used by early voters.
Federal agency searched Youngstown medical office
Officials are declining to provide details of the case because it’s ongoing.
Austintown schools get $100K grant to fund jobs program
Youngstown and Warren city schools were denied the money to continue funding the programs at their schools.
Dump truck knocks over telephone pole, traffic light on campus
A dump truck downed a traffic light and telephone pole shutting down the intersection of Rayen Avenue and Elm Street.
Lowellville Legacy: Mount Carmel fest turns 122
Archie DiRusso, left, and Rocco Nolfi sample some DiRusso Italian Sausage sandwiches at the Lowellville Mount Carmel festival Wednesday. They’re both decendants of founders of the festival.
Trump targets the press
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Lyndon Johnson could be vulgar to the
Questions for MVSD
Questions for MVSD MINERAL RIDGE The two judges who oversee operation of the Mahoning Valley
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Astro Falcons dodge series sweep
Astro Falcons drove in the go-ahead run on a bases-loaded walk to avoid a Class B Championship Series sweep
No witch hunt
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s pick to lead the FBI broke with the president in key
Today
Today Children “The Princess and the Pea” with the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre, 11 a.m.,
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: The Labra Brothers, 9 p.m. Sun: Erica
Kittel avoids crashes in Tour de France
The main contenders on the Tour de France were all hoping that Wednesday would be a nice, relaxed day on the bike
Easy grow zinnias attract butterflies
By Terry Shears OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Zinnias pack a punch! Easy to grow, available
Birding the Sanctuary
Birding the Sanctuary When: Saturday, 8-9:30 a.m. What: Enjoy a bird walk at Mill Creek Wildlife
Renovate your strawberry patch
Renovate your strawberry patch As berries fade and harvest is complete, it’s time to clean up the
Black bottoms on tomatoes?
Black bottoms on tomatoes? It’s not a disease, but a disorder called blossom end rot. Most likely,
The secret to a beautiful garden includes ... COMPOSTING
By Susan McMann OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Organic matter, compost, hummus... why would
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Sure Thing” and “Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread,SDRq two short comedic
Heading to WaterFire? These youngsters will Rock U
“School of Rock” (2003) is in my top 10 list of all-time favorite movies. It’s about a ne’er do-
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Beguiled (R) Shenango: Fri.-Wed. 12:20, 2:45, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 The Big Sick
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley club installs slate
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley club installs slate
Jewish Federation appoints CEO
YOUNGSTOWN Cristal Vincent recently was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Youngstown Area
New high for Dow
Associated Press Technology companies led U.S. stocks higher Wednesday in a broad rally that
‘Boogie Woogie Baby’
‘Boogie Woogie Baby’ The musical revue “Boogie Woogie Baby,” which highlights the greatest hits of
Invasive emerald ash borer
Q. Our west-facing backyard patio had been shaded by four tall ash trees. Because of emerald ash
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 13
Today is Thursday, July 13, the 194th day of 2017. There are 171 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Columbiana County Educational Service Center, 8 a.m., 38720 Saltwell Road, Lisbon.
“Mike and the Mad Dog” (8 p.m., ESPN): “Mike and the Mad Dog” is the latest
“Mike and the Mad Dog” (8 p.m., ESPN): “Mike and the Mad Dog” is the latest engaging film in the
Patent sales
Patent sales HUBBARD NanoLogix is offering patent sales to the European Union, Hong Kong and the
3 protesters sue Columbus, police
3 protesters sue Columbus, police COLUMBUS Three people who say they were intentionally hit in
‘Forbidden Youngstown’
‘Forbidden Youngstown’ The Rust Belt Theater Company will present the fifth anniversary production
Yellen says Fed watching the slowdown in inflation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen raised the possibility
New health bill: Dead on arrival?
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will be “very angry” if
Scientists say massive iceberg has broken off in Antarctica
Associated Press One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded, a trillion-ton behemoth more than
New exploration rights for oil, gas from Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq says it will offer new oil and gas exploration rights as it looks
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
3rd-graders’ sessions
3rd-graders’ sessions YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City School District announced a second summer-
Boardman police report baby found in locked car while mom shopped at Walmart
Youngstown woman faces child endangering charge
Funeral home shut down after maggots are found
Associated Press DETROIT A Michigan funeral home has been shut down after inspections found
Some of the victim names released in plane crash
Associated Press The 15 Marines and a Navy sailor killed in a plane crash Monday in Mississippi
Some soft landings for Trumps
Associated Press NEW YORK Like his son the night before, President Donald Trump sought out a
Secretary: Local reservists ‘lifesavers during Katrina’
Secretary of Air Force calls local reservists ‘lifesavers during Katrina’
Poll: Three-quarters in US say they lack influence
Associated Press WASHINGTON Linda Bell, a beekeeper and farmer who makes about $11,000 a year,
Mill Creek management enjoying a period of calm
Editorial: In contrast to last year’s demands for his termination, Aaron Young, executive director of Mill
There’s no reason to be ashamed of loved one’s addiction; time to talk openly
Opinion: By Tony Luke Jr. The Philadelphia Inquirer I’m sitting in my restaurant not long after my son
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