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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Local lawmakers weigh in on ex-FBI director Comey's testimony
James Comey, former FBI director, said President Donald Trump had told “lies, plain and simple” about dismissing him from the FBI due to low morale during a hearing Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Michael Peach gets 48 years for sexually assaulting boy, trying to kill his family
Even Michael Peach admitted in documents to being a “monster” for the sexual assaults he committed against a boy and physical assaults against the boy’s family last year.
New Get-Go, Panera coming to Boardman
A familiar billboard topped with an ever-changing mannequin family on U.S. Route 224 has come down to make way for a new GetGo Cafe + Market.
Farrell acquatics instructor saves summer for Youngstown North Siders
The city’s only public swimming pool has been thrown a life preserver.
Courthouse statues to be displayed June 27
The restored copper statues are tentatively scheduled to be returned to the Mahoning County Courthouse roof June 27, James Fortunato, county purchasing director, told the county commissioners Thursday.
Austintown freshman qualifies for national debate tourney
Austintown student Johnna Blystone said growing up loving books raised hopes in her that weren’t realistic.
Citizen budget committee violated open meetings law, Trumbull prosecutor says
The citizen Budget Review Committee selected by the Trumbull County commissioners to make recommendations on budgetary matters probably acted illegally by meeting in private.
OSHP on the scene of accident that tied up traffic on I-80 in Hubbard
OSHP on the scene of accident that tied up traffic on I-80 in Hubbard
COMEY UPDATE | Trump smiles, stays mum on Comey testimony
Trump smiles, stays mum on Comey testimony
Body of former NFL player James Hardy found in Indiana river
Body of former NFL player James Hardy found in Indiana river
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 25
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
RNC and White House allies work feverishly to lessen damage from Comey hearing
RNC and White House allies work feverishly to lessen damage from Comey hearing
Colorado marijuana market funds busts of illegal growers
Colorado marijuana market funds busts of illegal growers
Prosecutors: No merit to ’Making a Murderer’ trial request
Prosecutors: No merit to ’Making a Murderer’ trial request
Supermarket employee kills 3 co-workers, self in Pa. store spree
Supermarket employee kills 3 co-workers, self in Pa. store spree
Qatar rejects 'blockade,’ denies terror allegations
Qatar rejects ’blockade,’ denies terror allegations
Cosby told police his accuser didn’t rebuff his advances
Cosby told police his accuser didn’t rebuff his advances
COMEY TESTIFIES | Says he was fired because of Russia investigation
Former FBI Director James Comey asserted Thursday that President Donald Trump fired him to interfere with his investigation of Russia’s role in the 2016 election and its ties to the Trump campaign.
Qatar FM to AP: No one has 'right to blockade my country'
Qatar FM to AP: No one has 'right to blockade my country'
Myanmar navy ship, fishermen find bodies in search for plane
Myanmar navy ship, fishermen find bodies in search for plane
'Monster' man gets 48 years in prison for sex assaults
'Monster' man gets 48 years in prison for sex assaults
Kennedy Road will close for annual Mount Carmel Celebration
Kennedy Road will close for annual Mount Carmel Celebration
Trial date of a Girard teacher accused of disorderly conduct has been reset
Trial date of a Girard teacher accused of disorderly conduct has been reset
Man wounded in shooting outside his East Side home
Man wounded in shooting outside his East Side home
Woman faces charges after botched dollar store robbery
Woman faces charges after botched dollar store robbery
State pen corrections officer accused of shoplifting
State pen corrections officer accused of shoplifting
Boardman PD seeks unsatisfied customer who exposed himself
Boardman PD seeks unsatisfied customer who exposed himself
Warren police update status of home invasion injuries
Warren police update status of home invasion injuries
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes waver in early trading
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes waver in early trading
Audit finds former Leetonia police chief managed secret village bank accounts
Audit finds former Leetonia police chief managed secret village bank accounts
COMEY TESTIFIES | Conversations with Trump made him deeply uneasy and concerned
COMEY TESTIFIES | Conversations with Trump made him deeply uneasy and concerned
Trumbull PERI, Inc. monthly meeting
Trumbull PERI, Inc. monthly meeting WARREN PERI Inc., Trumbull County Chapter 56, will meet at
Regional chamber opposed to ZEN energy program
The chamber’s board of directors said the program would increase electricity rates to subsidize two FirstEnergy nuclear power plants in the state.
Bob Stoops hangs it up
Cardinal Mooney alum steps down after 18 years with Sooners From staff and wire reports norman,
Man arrested in fatal YSU fraternity shooting rearrested on weapons charges
Jones was arrested after members of the Adult Parole Authority visited his home about 1:50 p.m. Monday.
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney’s Beck to coach both soccer teams
Cardinal Mooney boys soccer coach Thomas Beck is now the head coach of the girls team, the school announced on Wednesday.
Sudden change: Penguins no longer in control
A series has broken out. Perhaps the seeds of an upset, too.
Struthers council weighs pitch from prospective medical-marijuana grower
CEO Ken Krismanth, also a principal and CEO at Signet Corporate, created the Akron-based Somerset Cultivation Group to apply for a Level-1 medical-marijuana cultivation license from the state.
Defending French champ Djokovic ousted by Thiem
Novak Djokovic lost a surprisingly lopsided 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-0 quarterfinal to sixth-seeded Dominic Thiem.
Rust Belt to present new musical
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company will present the premiere of “Miss Tuesday
Music is back on the table for 8 Balls
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three decades after its heyday, 8 Balls is
Rock festival returns LaureLive aims even higher
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CHESTERLAND It would be pretty hard to radically improve
Youngstown council supports medical-pot facilities
The vote came after a pastor urged council to reject the resolution
Irish War Cry opens as Belmont Stakes favorite
The colt claimed that status after expected favorite Classic Empire was forced out Wednesday because of an abscess in his right front hoof.
One of three people injured in Warren fight went to house for help
Three people were injured in an apparent home invasion at a house at 2052 W. Market St. at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Brady’s Leap in final performance
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After 16 years, local Celtic band Brady’s Leap is calling it quits.
Mill Creek MetroParks to offer new recreation & sports camps
Program at Wick Recreation Area is first MetroParks multi-sport camp
Warren Subway restaurant employee takes stand, tells robber ‘Get lost’
Parkman Road Subway restaurant employee Cathy Stafford says she's not sure why she refused when a masked man demanded cash from the register Tuesday afternoon. Something possessed her to tell him to 'get lost.'
Canfield author attempts to help others by sharing her experiences
‘Emily’s Sister’ attempts to help children understand their special-needs siblings
The Casual Pint’s grand opening set for Friday
The Casual Pint is a new craft beer shop and bar opening in Boardman.
Bigger, better city summer school program
Pilot program will allow parents to plan when the bus comes to pick up children
Warriors stun Cavaliers with late 11-0 run
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after being injured against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland Wednesday night.
BOB STOOPS AT A GLANCE
High School: Cardinal Mooney College: University of Iowa. Family: Father Ron Sr. was a head
AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday’s Major League Baseball games
INTERLEAGUE Rockies 8, Indians 1 DENVER Kyle Freeland pitched 61/3 effective innings, Nolan
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital James and Lyndsey Franceschelli, Youngstown, girl, June
METRO DIGEST || Environmental photo contest winners
Photography winners WARREN The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has awarded two
Things to know about James Comey’s testimony
Associated Press WASHINGTON Assurances to an incoming president that he was not under federal
Requirements differ for bare-root, B&B, container Planting trees and shrubs
By Barb Delisio OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Spring is a good time to plant trees and
Awake at Last at Suzie’s
Awake at Last at Suzie’s A rock show featuring Youngstown-based post-hardcore act Alteras and
Face of faith changing in America
Opinion: By James A. HAUGHT Tribune News Service A stately United Methodist church in our town, finally
‘Sister Act’ in Columbiana
‘Sister Act’ in Columbiana Crown Theater Productions will present the comedy-musical “Sister Act”
Comedian crossed line with her Trump attack
Editorial: Our warning during last year’s presidential campaign about the coarsening of politics in this
“Cold Case Files” (10 p.m., A&E): Tonight’s edition of “Cold Case
“Cold Case Files” (10 p.m., A&E): Tonight’s edition of “Cold Case Files” examines the killing of an
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Public art project at YSU seeks entries
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Regional artists can express their version of happiness in a public art
Laid-back night set tone at Nelsonville festival
What’s your best rock ’n’ roll day? Mine was July 19, 2014, at the Forecastle Festival in
‘Centered’ art show reception
‘Centered’ art show reception The seventh annual “Centered: Slightly Off-Center” senior citizen
Trump taps attorney to head FBI
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump surprised Washington on Wednesday with his
Urban finds redemption, Underwood makes history
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer After walking away empty-handed at the Grammy Awards and the
Trump promises ‘first-class’ infrastructure system for US
Staff/wire report CINCINNATI President Donald Trump promised to create a first-class system of
Israeli pride shines at Wonder Woman
Associated Press JERUSALEM For a country that takes pride in even the smallest successes of its
Slot revenue for May is $9.48M
Slot revenue for May is $9.48M AUSTINTOWN Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course slot
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Thu: Teddy Pantelas, 8 p.m. Backyard Bar
Another arrested in alleged lottery scam
Eds: Adds details, background. By BLAKE NICHOLSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S.
Today
Today Discussion Writers Club, 5:30 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., Newton
Political moderates under attack
Opinion: By Dylan Whitehead The Dallas Morning News I’m a part of the political middle, and I think my
Earth, Wind & Fire will heal with tour
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Earth, Wind & Fire goes on the road this
Art camp for kids at Butler branch
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art is accepting applications for its
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Belles,” Lisa J. Bennett, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown-Warren Road,
James Comey prepares to talk Russia, Trump
Fired FBI Director James Comey will testify under oath today that President Donald Trump repeatedly pressed him for his “loyalty” and directly pushed him to “lift the cloud” of investigation shadowing his White House by declaring publicly the president was not the target of the probe into his campaign’s Russia ties.
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 8
Today is Thursday, June 8, the 159th day of 2017. There are 206 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK It Comes at Night (R) A dystopian horror story about a man and his family under
Banks lead US stocks slightly higher; oil slumps
Associated Press Banks and other financial companies led U.S. stocks slightly higher Wednesday,
149th BELMONT STAKES POST POSITIONS AND ODDS
149th BELMONT STAKES POST POSITIONS AND ODDS The field for Saturday’s 149th Belmont Stakes, with
Cosby’s accuser stands by her story under cross-examination
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. The woman who accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and violating
Trump addicted to tweets
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Maybe an intervention, the kind we hear about with
Earliest fossils of humans found in Morocco
Associated Press NEW YORK How long has our species been around? New fossils from Morocco push
Wet springs cause peach leaf curl
Q. Why are the leaves on my peach tree curly? They have bumps on the leaves. Ethel from Salem A.
An American favorite King of Herbs
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer To many lovers of fresh food, summer
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Water customers to get copies of report
Water customers to get copies of report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Water Department customers will
The hatch of the bagworm
The hatch of the bagworm Remember those pinecone-like structures on your evergreens? Those are
Hypertufa Pots
Hypertufa Pots When: Monday, 1 to 3 p.m. What: Join other gardeners to make a set of three
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 8
Today is Thursday, June 8, the 159th day of 2017. There are 206 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Youngstown Foundation awards a $500,000 grant to Potential Development School
Youngstown Foundation awards a $500,000 grant to Potential Development School
Warren man arrested on warrant after multiple gunfire incidents
One city man says another city man came to his house on Forest Street Northeast Monday night and fired multiple gunshots at him, one of them hitting the concrete near his feet.
No blooms on blue hydrangeas?
No blooms on blue hydrangeas? It could be poor soil conditions, frost affecting buds or winter
Warren police say missing woman suffered serious leg injury in Tuesday crash
Warren police say missing woman suffered serious leg injury in Tuesday crash
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Rapovy, 59, of 5718 Yorktown Lane,
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