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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.


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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'


Rapper DMX busted on tax fraud charges

Rapper DMX busted on tax fraud charges


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

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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


US budget deficit rose in June to $90.2 billion

US budget deficit rose in June to $90.2 billion


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?


Missing pit bull puppy found on North Side

Missing pit bull puppy found on North Side


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


Northwest Ohio bracing for near-record flooding

Northwest Ohio bracing for near-record flooding


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Western Reserve Building Trades Council endorses Schiavoni for governor

Western Reserve Building Trades Council endorses Schiavoni for governor


YURICH TRIAL | Court in recess until 1:15 p.m.

Trial of Dr. Yurich resumes today


Group led by ex-alderman, unions acquires Chicago Sun-Times

Group led by ex-alderman, unions acquires Chicago Sun-Times


Lordstown to discuss Warren water purchase

Lordstown to discuss Warren water purchase


Pennsylvania isn’t evaluating addiction programs, audit says

Pennsylvania isn’t evaluating addiction programs, audit says


Five Minutes with Youngstown mayor on Tuesday

Five Minutes with Youngstown mayor on Tuesday


From Target, some encouraging news

From Target, some encouraging news


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


Police find gun in search of suspicious car

Police find gun in search of suspicious car


Five women jailed after Youngstown vice crackdown

Five women jailed after Youngstown vice crackdown


Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher

Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher


GGOV Juniors qualifier delayed until 1pm

GGOV Juniors qualifier delayed until 1


Author discusses life on Venus on Saturday in Austintown

Discussing life on Venus on Saturday in Austintown


Jewish Federation appoints new CEO

Jewish Federation appoints new CEO

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Alzheimer Network hosts garage sale

Alzheimer Network hosts garage sale CANFIELD Alzheimer Network volunteers will host a garage


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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

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Items seized from Youngstown finance director, attorney disclosed

The items include computers, a safe, $66,700 in cash and income tax returns.

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NABF tourney begins at Cene today

All roads lead to Struthers as teams from all over


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.


Woman seeking dog she said was sold online

Police have assigned a detective to the case


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


Dunkin Donuts robber gets 6 extra years in prison

Had skipped earlier sentencing

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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


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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


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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.


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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.

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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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, South deals NORTH x10 6 uQ 9 7 4 vA Q 5 wA 8 5 3 WEST EAST


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


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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-


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joe and Amanda Cleghorn, Youngstown, girl, July 11.


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


Rotary honors bee champ

Rotary honors bee champ

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Austintown teachers receive mini-grants

Austintown teachers receive mini-grants

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Newcomers of Mahoning Valley club installs slate

Newcomers of Mahoning Valley club installs slate

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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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable, West deals NORTH xJ 9 8 3 uA 9 5 v6 wQ 10 7 6 3 WEST


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


Liberty trustees OK additional roads employee

Trustee Jodi Stoyak opposes hire.


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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