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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Events fleeing Antone's after phone disconnected
With uncertainty swirling around Antone’s Banquet Centre, Lori Crowl decided she couldn’t wait until her May wedding day to see if the facility would still be open for her reception.
Trumbull commissioners agree to buy body scanner for jail, impose jail fees, hire analyst
There’s a serious drug problem in Trumbull County, but Sheriff Paul Monroe wants the problem to stay out of the county jail.
Fish frys abound in Valley during Lent
Whether you spend Fridays during lent at a local church or your favorite local restaurant, you’re bound to hear the sizzle as battered fish filets drop into deep fryers.
Austintown plant workers qualify for trade asisstance benefits
About 170 laid off workers at the Comprehensive Logistics/Source Providers plant in Austintown have qualified for Trade Adjustment Assistance.
YSU committees announce project completion dates
Youngstown State University’s Finance and Facilities Committee announced Wick Avenue construction will be completed by September of this year, “weather permitting.”
Boardman school's KISS program keeps families involved
As a working mom, Heather Newman doesn’t get to attend many of her kids’ school functions.
Details of Boardman shooting emerging inj report
A police report detailing a shooting for which Tena Garver, 47, faces charges sheds new light on the incident that sent officers to the Chelsea Court Apartments at about 4 a.m. Tuesday.
Youngstown council rejects storm water analysis, agrees on demo plan, grants Gasser abatement
In a 4-3 vote, Youngstown council rejected legislation to have the city invest $350,000 and have that amount matched by a company to conduct an analysis for ways to reduce the amount of storm water that goes into the sewer system.
Beware the beautiful Cooper’s hawk
A Cooper’s hawk was proudly perched on the top of the bank of feeders.
Warren JFK boys beat McDonald, 72-60
The Eagles will meet Lutheran East in a regional final Friday at the Canton Fieldhouse.
YSU football looks to replace right side of offensive line
Penguins searching for replacements for Dylan Colucci and Brock Eisenhuth
Ursuline's strong schedule propels Irish to another regional berth
Head coach likes life without burdens of a conference
Recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty, Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Federal judge in Hawaii freezes President Trump’s new executive order
Federal judge in Hawaii freezes President Trump’s new executive order
Council rejects analysis of Youngstown storm water issue
Council rejects analysis of Youngstown storm water issue
Ohio agency says no gun found in car of man fatally shot by police
Ohio agency says no gun found in car of man fatally shot by police
Stolen 70-pound popcorn ball, valued at $700, returned
Stolen 70-pound popcorn ball, valued at $700, returned
UPDATE: Antone's woes: Schools move proms; bride left 'devastated'
UPDATE: Antone's woes: Poland moves prom Campbell seeks answers
All charges dismissed against ex-New York Jet Darrelle Revis
All charges dismissed against ex-New York Jet Darrelle Revis
Ohio man pleads guilty in bank sexual assault case
Ohio man pleads guilty in bank sexual assault case
Ivana Trump writing memoir about her children with Donald
Ivana Trump writing memoir about her children with Donald
Pennsylvania’s Zippo lighter factory lays off 38 workers
Pennsylvania’s Zippo lighter factory lays off 38 workers
Trump reviewing fuel efficiency rule for new cars, trucks
Trump reviewing fuel efficiency rule for new cars, trucks
Video shows man pepper-sprayed, hit by officer at Columbus hospital
Video shows man pepper-sprayed, hit by officer at Columbus hospital
Laid off Comprehensive Logistics/Source Providers workers receive Trade Adjustment Assistance
Laid off Comprehensive Logistics/Source Providers workers receive Trade Adjustment Assistance
APNewsBreak: Sex assault reports up at Navy, Army academies
APNewsBreak: Sex assault reports up at Navy, Army academies
Average annual Wall Street bonus rises slightly to $138,210
Average annual Wall Street bonus rises slightly to $138,210
Judge won't stop oil from flowing through disputed pipeline
Judge won't stop oil from flowing through disputed pipeline
First responders say airstrikes kill 22 in Syrian city
First responders say airstrikes kill 22 in Syrian city
Legislator missing Ohio House business after arrest
Legislator missing Ohio House business after arrest
Gov't report: More than 12M signed up for 'Obamacare'
Gov't report: More than 12M signed up for 'Obamacare'
US women's hockey players threaten boycott over wages
US women's hockey players threaten boycott over wages
AP Source: Russian hackers charged in massive Yahoo breach
AP Source: Russian hackers charged in massive Yahoo breach
Ohio Supreme Court puts ruling on YSU student's rapist’s sentence on hold
Ohio Supreme Court puts ruling on YSU student's rapist’s sentence on hold
City of Canfield, MCCTC joint project set for Thursday is postponed
City of Canfield, MCCTC joint project set for Thursday is postponed
US expected to announce charges related to Yahoo data breach
US expected to announce charges related to Yahoo data breach
Ohio panel suggests changes in system for bail release
Ohio panel suggests changes in system for bail release
Tillerson makes 1st Asia trip as anxiety rises over NKorea
Tillerson makes 1st Asia trip as anxiety rises over NKorea
Trump blasts release of 2005 tax form, reporter's account
Trump blasts release of 2005 tax form, reporter's account
US marshals arrest man in Youngstown on weapons charge
US marshals arrest man in Youngstown on weapons charge
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Youngstown police arrest man for stalking, carrying concealed weapon
Youngstown police arrest man for stalking, carrying a concealed weapon
Veterans Council awards banquet
Veterans Council awards banquet AUSTINTOWN United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown will
Trumbull County engineer hires deputy administrative assistant
Trumbull County engineer hires deputy administrative assistant
Ohio’s 20-week abortion ban in effect, unchallenged in court
Ohio’s 20-week abortion ban in effect, unchallenged in court
Suicide bomber strikes Damascus justice building, killing 30
Suicide bomber strikes Damascus justice building, killing 25
OEPA: Sebring had second water problem after lead crisis, this time disinfectant byproduct
Nine months after the Sebring water department became Ohio’s version of Flint, Mich., because Sebring failed to timely notify its customers it had elevated lead levels in its drinking water, the department had a problem with another contaminant.
Ethics, integrity and the CIA: Ex-agent tells his story
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Kiriakou, former high-ranking Central
US Navy Concert Band delights sold-out crowd at Stambaugh Auditorium
Not many 10-year-olds know definitively what they intend to do as adults, but chief musician Emily J. Dickson knew one thing: She wanted to play the harp.
Charles Grove: Getting a feel for YSU’s coach search
Struthers native Rick McFadden might be the most obvious choice.
Austintown Choir lends its voice to veterans
Annual trip will feature performance at Norfolk Veterans Base
SPORTS DIGEST || NEDAB to have seeded brackets for H.S. sports
The Northeast District Athletic Board will have seeded district and sectional tournaments for baseball and softball starting this spring.
Snow Day 2? Forecasters say additional 1 to 5 inches possible
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The snow should stop falling by this afternoon, but is expected to cause
Wizard World runs the gamut of geekdom Larger than life
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Imagine a world where Gene Simmons, Kato
St. Patrick’s Day and beyond Beer that is SUPERIOR
With one of the biggest beer-drinking holidays of the year two days away, craft beer lovers are
Connected Questions about WikiLeaks
Depending on where or what you read about WikiLeaks, or with whom you discuss its impact, you’re
Man who sold fentanyl sentenced in overdose death
Prosecutors: Victim thought she was taking heroin.
Boardman police investigating shooting of man after South Avenue argument
Boardman woman in custody after allegedly shooting live-in partner
METRO DIGEST || Donate at Sparkle Markets to feed area hungry
Now through April 30, customers of Sparkle Markets will have the opportunity to Check Out Hunger and feed hungry families in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Kravitz's Corned Beef Fest on holiday menu again
Jack Kravitz, owner of Kravitz Deli in Liberty and three other locations, is preparing for this week's Corned Beef Fest, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition the deli has followed for a decade.
What will happen in Iraq after the Islamic State is defeated?
Opinion: SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq This most liberal of Iraqi cities, nestled in the mountains of Iraqi
New Heinz ketchup ads inspired by ‘Mad Men’
Associated Press NEW YORK Heinz is launching ketchup ads inspired by the TV show “Mad Men.”
Scottish leader to UK premier: Don’t block independence vote
Associated Press LONDON The British and Scottish leaders traded barbs Tuesday over Scotland’s
spring training roundup
spring training roundup Tuesday’s games Giants 6, Indians 5 The Giants jumped all over Josh
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Nikolas J. Kakavros, 35, of 5885 Callaway Circle,
Obama’s final year: US spent $36.2M in records lawsuits
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration in its final year in office spent a record
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1234.24-0.46 Aqua America, .71
Love expected back during road trip
The defending NBA champions are 7-6 since Kevin Love was injured.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Maple syrup and pita chips are perfect combo
Family Features Some foods just seem to evoke the smell, taste and feel of chilly weather. As a
City: Drugmaker let OxyContin flood market
Associated Press EVERETT, WASH. As deaths from painkillers and heroin abuse spiked and street
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON TRUMP MOVES
Trump will travel to Michigan today, where he is expected to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements that would have forced automakers to significantly increase the efficiency of cars and trucks built in the next decade.
“T2: Trainspotting,” the sequel to the 1996 cult favorite film directed by Danny Boyle,
“T2: Trainspotting,” the sequel to the 1996 cult favorite film directed by Danny Boyle, hits
White House: Trump made $150 million, paid $38M in taxes in ’05
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump made more
Trump White House sees ‘deep state’ behind leaks
Associated Press NEW YORK The White House and its allies are stepping up their attacks on a foe
For Northeast, late snow is ‘a real kick in the rear’
Associated Press NEW YORK A blustery late-season storm plastered the Northeast with sleet and
Hosting NAFTA event
Hosting NAFTA event YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Small Business Development Center Export Assistance
Official: Tillerson used alias in emails on climate change
Associated Press DALLAS The New York attorney general says that while Secretary of State Rex
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Student’s juggling act caught on police cameras CONWAY, Ark. An Arkansas college
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Warren City Council, 4:30 p.m., strategic planning and community development
‘SNL’ segment gets summer prime-time run
‘SNL’ segment gets summer prime-time run LOS ANGELES “Saturday Night Live” gets the summer off,
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 15
Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2017. There are 291 days left in the year.
Coroner: Family of 8 slain feared release of autopsy details
Associated Press COLUMBUS Objections by family members did not directly influence a coroner’s
Texas executes man
Texas executes man HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS Texas executed on Tuesday a man convicted of the 1987
Internet access under attack
Opinion: By Paul Goodman Tribune News Service In today’s tech-powered economy, functioning without a
GOP leaders press ahead on health bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Undaunted by fellow Republicans’ defiance, GOP leaders and the White
Let more sun shine on all levels of government
Editorial: Despite the cold and snowy conditions outside today, Ohio and the entire U.S. are basking under
METRO DIGEST || 2 in area seek Fla. superintendent post
Two Youngstown City School District educators are among 44 applicants from across the nation who have applied to work as the superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools in Florida, according to a story reported in The Gainesville Sun.
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