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

Stanley Cup Final: Predators even series with 4-1 win

The defending champion Penguins will host Game 5 on Thursday night.


State reps back educators in opposition to HB 49

State reps back educators in opposition to HB 49


Grass cutting triples under YNDC program

Grass cutting triples under YNDC program


Hubbard taking a second look at ban on medical-marijuana facilities

Hubbard taking a second look at ban on medical-marijuana facilities


Statewide judge's conference underway in Howland

Statewide judges' conference underway in Howland


UPDATE | Both sides rest in murder trial in which defendant is acting as his own lawyer

UPDATE | Both sides rest in murder trial in which defendant is acting as his own lawyer


Youngstown voters could see two charter amendments on fall ballot

Youngstown voters could see two charter amendments on fall ballot


White House tries to regroup, but Trump isn't helping

White House tries to regroup, but Trump isn't helping


UN chief warns oceans are 'under threat as never before'

UN chief warns oceans are 'under threat as never before'


Poland Township bans medical marijuana grow sites

Poland Township bans medical marijuana grow sites


UPDATE | Police coax man out of Kensington Avenue house

A man who was holed up in a Kensington Avenue home since 4 p.m. has been taken into custody.

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Youngstown council to consider loan to expand housing at YSU

Youngstown council to consider loan to expand housing at YSU


Staples store in Boardman closing in July

Staples store in Boardman closing in July


Peter Sallis, voice of 'Wallace and Gromit,' dead at 96

Peter Sallis, voice of 'Wallace and Gromit,' dead at 96


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Ian Friedman on VTR

Ian Friedman, attorney for Bresha Meadows, joined Vindy Talk Radio to discuss the case and why he took it.

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Help Hotline Crisis Center announces new name, website

Help Hotline Crisis Center announces new name, website


Fitch band invited to march in DC parade

Fitch band invited to march in DC parade


Boardman trustees have special meeting Tuesday afternoon

Boardman trustees have special meeting Tuesday afternoon


Thad Matta out as basketball coach at Ohio State

Thad Matta out as basketball coach at Ohio State


Prosecution rests in case of 2013 stabbing death

Prosecution rests in case of 2013 stabbing death


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


3 face drug charges after traffic stop in Austintown

3 face drug charges after traffic stop in Austintown


Pastors say they don't want weed growing facilities here

Pastors say they don't want weed growing facilities here


Chris Young to headline concert at Canfield Fair

Chris Young to headline concert at Canfield Fair


UPDATE: Sheriff: ’Sad day once again in Orange County’

Sheriff: ’Multiple fatalities’ in Florida shooting


Poland bakery recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of pepperoni product

The product was shipped to clients in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.


Chris Young to give concert at Canfield Fair

Rising country music star will headline show on Sept. 4


Travel ban critics say Trump is hurting his case

Travel ban critics say Trump is hurting his case


Man with gun tells cops: I just had to go to bathroom

Reports said a man arrested Saturday on a gun charge after a weapon was found behind a North Side home said he was only behind the home because he had to go to the bathroom.


Hackett murder trial continues today; he's his own defense counsel

Testimony continues today in the murder trial of David Hackett in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.


Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly lower

Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly lower


1-year-old Ohio boy dies after suspected opioid overdose

1-year-old Ohio boy dies after suspected opioid overdose


Youngstown driver rolls up on cops with music blaring; gets arrested for 37 bags of crack

Reports said a man who parked next to a police cruiser late Sunday with loud music playing from his car had 37 bags of crack cocaine in his pocket.


Boardman Subaru commits $250,000 to Akron Children’s campaign

Boardman Subaru commits $250,000 to Akron Children’s Vision campaign


Austintown principal demoted, but will keep job after suspension

Penk will work as an assistant principal at Austintown Fitch High School, a demotion from his previous role as middle school principal.

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WORTH A LOOK

FAIRS, FESTIVALS Celebrate Poland annual festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 1.


United Way to host ‘Nine is Fine’ golf event

United Way to host ‘Nine is Fine’ golf event WARREN United Way of Trumbull County will host a


Newly proposed Ohio legislation still wouldn’t protect homeowner who kills when not in danger

A recently introduced bill would make it less complicated for a person to defend himself with a gun or other weapon, but it wouldn’t give someone latitude to shoot because of an attack on the shooter’s property.


Liberty man broke his hand and hid in cave

Terrified by a low-flying fighter jet, Yasser Ismail broke his hand when he jumped off a stone wall he was sitting on.


A fact finder recommends no pay raise over the next three years for Youngstown’s ranking police officers union

Both sides must agree to the deal or it goes to binding arbitration


Top-ranked Zallow favorite at nationals

Chad Zallow is ranked first in the nation with a time of 13.37 in the 110 hurdles.


Canfield graduates ready to take the next step

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Combine a four-year perfect-attendance record, a love


More than 1,200 take part in first Youngstown Marathon

North Canton’s Tony Migliozzi won the full marathon, finishing in 2:36:48, and his girlfriend Sara Polatas was the first female to finish, completing her race in 3:11:50.


Austintown native to raise money by running with the bulls

Ryan Sheridan hopes to raise $5,000 for the Rich Center for Autism


LeBron’s triple-double not nearly enough for Cavaliers

The Cavs are down 2-0 again as the NBA Finals shift to Cleveland.


Poland Village nears passing forest ordinance among resistance

Poland Village nears passing forest ordinance among resistance


YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 5

Today is Monday, June 5, the 156th day of 2017. There are 209 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Valley Christian graduates reflect while looking to a positive future ‘The end of an era’

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of 49


Sex-assault trial caps Cosby’s life and legacy

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Bill Cosby doesn’t plan to testify when he goes on trial today on


Shoebox recipient to speak of impact

Shoebox recipient to speak of impact POLAND Nadia Karnatova will speak from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday


Ian McShane relishes charismatic scamp who has faith in humanity ‘AMERICAN GODS’

IF YOU WATCH What: “American Gods” When: Sunday at 9 p.m. Where: Starz or Starz On-Demand


Rethinking The Beatles’ ‘best’

By Mikael Wood Los Angeles Times (TNS) “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is The Beatles’


By LEANNE ITALIE

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK David Sedaris, over more than a quarter century,


BOARDMAN HIGH

BOARDMAN HIGH Graduates: 300 First in Class – students with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages:


Tribe overcomes delay to salvage finale in KC

Roberto Perez and Daniel Robertson delivered two-run doubles just before a long rain delay.


French Open will have first-time Grand Slam champ

Garbine Muguruza did not take kindly to the way spectators pulled for her opponent — her French opponent, mind you — at the French Open.


around the horn

around the horn Sunday’s other MLB games INTERLEAGUE Nationals 11, Athletics 10 OAKLAND,


Syrian troops pound Daraa after attack

Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian government forces pounded parts of the southern city of Daraa


Must-do for Congress: Raise debt limit, pass spending bills

Associated Press WASHINGTON Even members of his own party were quick to declare President


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. Byrd, 44, of 1043 Willard Ave., Warren, and


Commencement exercises were Sunday afternoon at the highschool gym

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Boardman High School Class of 2017, the


Not real news

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


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Home2 Suites tour AUSTINTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting


American people should have a say on policies government establishes

Opinion: By Noah Smith Bloomberg View Usually, when economists think about how to improve the lives of


Pirates rout Mets thanks to odd inning

David Freese and the Pittsburgh Pirates picked a fine time to pad their lead — in-between a bizarre pair of seventh-inning stretches.


CANFIELD HIGH

CANFIELD HIGH Graduates: 230 Honor students: 40 Song: “All Star” by Smash Mouth Colors: Red


Attack brings out the best in London’s Borough neighborhood

Associated Press LONDON When Sue Brinklow dashed into The Lord Clyde pub during Saturday


VA key to US security

Opinion: By David J. SHULKIN Tribune News Service Ever since the draft was suspended in 1973, our


Stanley Cup Final: Bad breath, blood brewing on eve of Game 4

P.K. Subban says ask the Pittsburgh Penguins if he’s getting under their skin.


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW Check out the local health briefs.


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xJ uQ 9 8 6 v9 2 wK Q J 10 7 6 WEST NORTH


GOLF roundup

GOLF roundup Sunday’s tournaments THE MEMORIAL DUBLIN Jason Dufner never lost sight of the


Philippine police say casino attacker was indebted gambler

Associated Press MANILA, Philippines The lone suspect behind a deadly attack on a casino and


VALLEY CHRISTIAN

VALLEY CHRISTIAN Graduates: 49 Valedictorians: Marissa Davis and Laura Sylvester Colors: Royal


portland, ore. Free speech rally, counter protests draw thousands

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Crowds swelled to several thousand as demonstrators from varying


Trump criticizes mayor after latest attack on city

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Sunday criticized London’s mayor after he


London terror probe nets 12 arrests

Associated Press LONDON British police arrested a dozen people Sunday in a widening terrorism


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Katie and Joe Cvengros, Warren, girl, June 3. Hallee


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Niles Civil Service Commission, 4:35 p.m., city building, conference room A, 34 W.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Cops put parking lot crack cocaine in ‘lost and found’ WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Police


States, cities must commit to climate-change fight

Editorial: Hyperbole has long been a hallmark personality trait of President Donald J. Trump. But last week,


Trump is making NAFTA worse

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Like rose blossoms, a politician’s promises can be beautiful when


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