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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Penguins win Stanley Cup in final minutes
The Pittsburgh Penguins got goals from Patric Hornqvist and Carl Hagelin in the 1:35 of regulation to back-to-back Stanley Cups Sunday night.
Non-goal highlights scoreless second period
The Nashville Predators have had a goal waved off 1:07 into the second period
Pens, Predators scoreless after one
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators are scoreless after a period of play .
Blaney wins 1st career NASCAR Cup race at Pocono Raceway
Ryan Blaney was stationed in victory lane with a headset on as a guest pit reporter just the day before at Pocono Raceway.
Some hope winner of $474M Powerball jackpot will help Calif. community
The lone winning ticket was sold in Southern California
145 couples from Youngstown Diocese renew commitment to marriage at St. Columba
One Sebring couple recounted their love story of more than 73 years.
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Austintown AARP 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Austintown Senior Center. Mahoning County
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Gathering Place will host an event at 11 a.m. Monday at Lord of Life Church, 550 N. Broad St.,
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Johnny Appleseed Garden Club will meet at 5 p.m. for a Garden Tour of Hippley Gardens in
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
'Wonder Woman' buries 'The Mummy' at box office this weekend
'Cars' is expected to bump the superhero blockbuster out of first place next week
Austintown Farmers Market opens Monday night in township park
The market will feature a wide variety of vendors, crafters and free demonstations
Parliament elections in France giving Macron majority
The vote paves the way for far-reaching reforms of the new French president
Suspect apprehended after shooting today inside downtown Columbus library
One man was injured in the 3 p.m. incident.
Public meeting for opponents of injection wells Monday night in Brookfield
A presentation by a representative of a law firm will show how the public can have a voice in decisions on such wells
Heroin diaries: Stories are stranger than fiction
Whether the story I’ve been hearing from cops on the beat is true or not, I don’t know. But like all good stories, it probably has a kernel of truth, and in this spring and now summer of heroin, it has become popular. It goes like this:
Departing library leader lists achievements
Branch openings and service improvements are highlights of Heidi Daniel’s five years as Youngstown’s public library leader.
North Canton woman suspect in numerous area bank robberies
By William K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LIBERTY Liberty police officers apprehended a North Canton
SPORTS DIGEST || Pikunas, Austalosh win at Mill Creek Park
Area golfers cleaned up at the NOPGA Junior Tour event at Mill Creek Park on Saturday.
Officers, bystander lift backhoe off man
Township police officers Pete DeAngelo and Alliy Anastis-Nichols, with the help of a bystander, lifted an overturned bucket-backhoe a few inches off the trapped operator at his home Saturday and held it up for some three minutes until township firefighters arrived to take over the rescue.
Broadway’s plays are struggling to draw this season
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK This spring, J.T. Rogers’ new play traveled
METRO DIGEST || Giant Eagle recalls tilapia, chicken
Two arson suspects are in jail after a fire Saturday at Aluminum Color Industries, 360 W. Wood St., which required assistance from several agencies.
ARMED FORCES
The Semper Fi Fund, a military veteran-oriented nonprofit that celebrated its 13th anniversary in May, has passed the $150 million mark in providing assistance to post-9/11 service members and their families.
METRO DIGEST || Penn State summer classes
Penn State classes SHARON, pa. There’s still an opportunity to take classes this summer at Penn
Valley cops trace opiates to NY, Detroit, Mexico
A police officer at a house on the 200 block of East Judson Avenue on Youngstown's South Side field tests a suspected bag of fentanyl. The bag tested positive. Much of the illicit drugs entering Youngstown come from New York, police say.
Talent spotlighted in Playhouse's "Greater Tuna"
When intolerance seems to be rampant, The Youngstown Playhouse offers a chance to laugh off the circus with the popular “Greater Tuna.”
There’s a lot on Disney’s plate this summer
Changes in store for theme parks, water parks and hotels By Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
William H. Rutledge et al to Lesa A. Laricca Trust, Championship Court #8, Canfield, $303,500.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Immaculate Heart of Mary festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Final day of the
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Come Sundown,” by Nora Roberts (St. Martin’s) 2. “Into the Water,” by
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING NASCAR XFINITY Pocono Green 250 Saturday’s Results At Pocono Raceway Long Pond,
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Apprenticeship openings online YOUNGSTOWN A number of projects in Trumbull, Mahoning and
This year’s Tony Awards are hard to predict
By Charles McNulty Los Angeles Times You know it’s an interesting year for the Tony Awards when
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Brandi Hyzyak et al v. Erica Johnson, personal injury. Robert
Nonpartisan elections are a good fit for Youngstown
Editorial: Youngstown voters will have the opportunity to end the political monopoly of the Democratic Party
Albright’s next book issues warning
Albright’s next book issues warning NEW YORK Madeleine Albright, the former secretary of state,
Giving birth can cause hemorrhoids
Giving birth can cause hemorrhoids Q. Right after I delivered my baby, I realized I had
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 11
Today is Sunday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2017. There are 203 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hold off on ‘evaluation’ of happy, content kid
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our 4-year-old prefers solitary play over play with other children.
Industry survey
Industry survey Travel Leaders Group recently released its latest nationwide survey findings in
Companies offer tours catering to public’s sweet tooth, consumer interest For the love of chocolate
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK A tour for chocolate lovers in Brooklyn, N.Y.,
‘Cabinet of curiosities’ popular with collectors
“Cabinet of curiosities” was the name of an important room in the 1600s and, years later, a “cabinet
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Why did Trump pinpoint Y’town?
Opinion: Not to look a gift horse (of sorts) in the mouth, but President Donald J. Trump’s mention of
Law, corporate work, politics? What’s next for James Comey
Associated Press WASHINGTON So what’s next for James Comey? The former FBI director boldly
Prosecutor charges the Notre Dame attacker
Associated Press PARIS The hammer-wielding man who attacked police officers patrolling in front
Around the Horn | Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 3, Angels 1 HOUSTON Mike Fiers had another solid start and Brian
Politics rains on parade
Opinion: Politics rains on parade A reminder to the Mahoning County Republican Party and Mark Munroe, its
West learned to embrace Batman role he couldn’t shake
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Before Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s other pro golf events
CHAMPIONS TOUR DES MOINES, IOWA Brandt Jobe shot a six-under 66 to take a share of the lead
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Is it possible to save your lawn?
Brown grass? The first thing you need to do is find out if it’s really dead. Here’s a test: Pull
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 4 p.m., special meeting, administration building,
Completely untrue
Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
BANKING Home Savings announced two experienced local wealth-management professionals have joined
Sessions to appear before Senate committee
Sessions to appear before Senate committee WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whose
Trump to trumpet apprentice program
Los Angeles Times (TNS) WASHINGTON To reduce unemployment, President Donald Trump will focus
LOCAL GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles and outings
JUNE Monday — Steel Valley FCA Charity Golf Tournament at Youngstown Country Club. Valley native
Multiple crimes against city woman unacceptable
Opinion: Multiple crimes against city woman unacceptable Robbing the moth- ers of our own community is dead
Get the shovels in the ground
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sensing that his Scottish enemies had blundered at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650, Oliver
Gunshots investigated in Warren
Staff report WARREN Two days after a bloody home invasion involving guns and a knife on West
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
JUNE 25 — Friends of Melana 5K and 1-mile walk/run in conjunction with Garrettsville Summer Fest.
IN THE CUP! | Area holes-in-one
John Cullen of Boardman aced the 125-yard No. 6 at Kennsington Golf Club on June 5. He used a
President expected to dismantle Obama’s Cuba policy
Associated Press BRANCHBURG, N.J. President Donald Trump is expected to outline his new policy
YWCA Summer programs
The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will offer these summer programs. Register online at
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCHOLARSHIPS The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university
Syfy gives viewers a chance to binge on show
Q. Syfy just had all 10 episodes in the 2017 season of “12 Monkeys” over a three-day weekend instead
Sheila E. on Prince, politics, performing
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Sheila E. is booked. The Grammy-nominated performer is
Attorney General DeWine deserves praise, not scorn
Opinion: Attorney General DeWine deserves praise, not scorn This is in response to the political cartoon
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