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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Drivers should slow down through I-80 work zones, ODOT director says today
“Safety in Construction Work Zones” was the theme of the annual Ohio Department of Transportation construction kickoff news conference conducted amid a large, long-term interstate-widening project.
Amateur developers gather tonight at McDonough for 2nd game jam
A processions of amateur video game developers trudged through the unrelenting rain up a long flight of cement stairs, their arms wrapped tightly around blanket-bundled computer monitors and laptops, keyboards and headphones.
Ancestry DNA testing, future of cemeteries topics of April library programs
Ancestry DNA testing and the future of cemeteries are the topics of free public library-sponsored genealogy and local history programs in April.
5th,-, 6th-graders get taste of high school at Ursuline
About 200 fifth- and sixth-grade students went from classroom to classroom Friday afternoon to try out the educational opportunities Ursuline High School has to offer.
Portman: Ohio among top states for heroin, fentanyl abuse; Mahoning Valley leads
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman says more must be done to fight the heroin and prescription drug epidemic.
Poland councilman dies of congestive heart failure
The village lost a neighbor, a councilman, a husband and a friend when Henry Robert “Bob” Limmer, 82, died of congestive heart failure early Wednesday morning at his home.
Kindergarten teacher arrested after gun found in classroom
Authorities say a Georgia kindergarten teacher arrested after administrators found a loaded gun in her purse in her classroom has been released from jail.
Israel says it will try to curb growth of settlements footprint
Israel says it will try to curb growth of settlements footprint
Man swoops child to safety in Ohio shooting that left 4 dead
Man swoops child to safety in Ohio shooting that left 4 dead
Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor leaves state insurance department
Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor leaves state insurance department
Charity game tonight for Hubbard teacher with cancer
Game tonight will raise money for Hubbard teacher with cancer
McGuffey Centre looking for part-time youth coordinator, driver
McGuffey Centre looking for part-time youth coordinator, driver
Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute conference in Boardman this weekend
Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute conference in Boardman this weekend
Court: Families of Cleveland serial killer’s victims can sue
Court: Families of Cleveland serial killer’s victims can sue
Austintown Middle School principal on administrative leave
Austintown Middle School principal on administrative leave
Columbus police: Fight over man led to woman shot at lingerie store
Police: Fight over man led to woman shot at lingerie store
Atlanta highway collapse snarls traffic; fire investigated
Atlanta highway collapse snarls traffic; fire investigated
Charleston church shooter to plead guilty to state murder charges
Charleston church shooter to plead guilty to murder charges
Youngstown cops confiscate another gun after traffic stop
Youngstown cops confiscate another gun after traffic stop
Portman discusses opioid issues during clinic stop
Portman discusses opioid issues during clinic stop
Former Penn State assistant gets $1.7M in whistleblower fees
Former Penn State assistant gets $1.7M in whistleblower fees
Fellow inmate suspected of beating serial killer to death
Fellow inmate suspected of beating serial killer to death
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Raising money for childhood cancer research
Dozens of volunteers shaved their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event took place on March 11 outside of the Austintown O’Donold’s Irish Pub and Grille.
Kasich announces new restrictions on painkiller prescriptions
Doctors will be limited in the number of prescription painkiller doses they can prescribe to patients, under changes announced by Gov. John Kasich and several state agencies.
County prosecutor mum on rationale for placing assistant on leave
The rationale for placing a key, longtime assistant Mahoning County prosecutor on paid administrative leave remains a mystery a week after his leave began.
Food distributor sues Ross Scianna for $292K
Hillcrest Egg and Cheese Co. of Cleveland claims Scianna has the unpaid balance on a $387,212 loan he received from the company in 2015, secured by the collateral of Scianna’s $350,000 life-insurance policy.
Attorney denies Chad Scianna misappropriated funds
The attorney contends Scienna's former associates 'concocted this story' to avoid paying money they owe him for recently buying him out of the Chad Anthony restaurant chain.
Women in politics is global issue, Japanese prof says
The U.S. and Japan lag behind other developed countries in the numbers of women in politics, she said, suggesting women across the globe cooperate to find a solution to the problem. She also noted that Japanese companies with female executives perform better.
Youngstown board approves $400K in water, wastewater grants for 2 projects
Each company plans to add 20 employees with these expansions. With these expenditures, the city has provided about $8.4 million since 2009 in water and wastewater funds for economic development projects.
Boardman’s Augustine shuts out Fitch
Nick Augustine scattered five hits and needed just 74 pitches for his complete-game shutout.
Phantoms host Stars tonight with playoff life on the line
The Youngstown Phantoms’ margin of error has all but evaporated.
It’s clear who wears the diapers THE BOSS BABY
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Some of the best animated films have been inspired by
Singing contest at Salem theater
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., will present a vocal competition
Cedar Point seeks to fill 5,000 summer positions
Staff report SANDUSKY Cedar Point has begun its annual process of hiring more than 5,000
Assistant prosecutor’s absence still a mystery
The county prosecutor remains mum on his rationale for placing a key assistant on leave.
Scianna’s attorney denies theft allegations
Attorney Brian Kopp “vehemently” denied on Thursday that Chad Scianna misappropriated funds from the Chad Anthony’s restaurant chain.
McDonald freshman selected to play in Italy
Zach Rasile will compete in the Junior International World Championships.
Library program helps babies' social, literacy skills
Parents and grandparents join in nursery rhymes with their babies and kids under 23 months at the Canfield branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The library offers the Bonding with Babies and Books program weekly at different branches to help the babies learn to socialize and develop early literacy skills.
Shaving heads to raise money for childhood cancer research
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dozens of volunteers shaved their heads for the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jenna Walsh and Benjamin Siever, Youngstown, boy, March
Most disapprove of Trump, except on the US economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s overall performance
White House mum on intel
Report claims officials secretly helped Nunes examine information Associated Press WASHINGTON
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 31
Today is Friday, March 31, the 90th day of 2017. There are 275 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Teams look for clutch players in big moments
Experience helps, as does talent and preparation. There is another variable, too, that can’t necessarily be quantified.
Poland Community Briefs
Youth Ministry pancake breakfast A pancake and sausage breakfast will take place on April 9 from
Mahoning County’s dirty laundry gets aired in court proceedings
Opinion: “Mahoning County [has a] rich history of corruption, and people in Mahoning County sell their
Experts paint sinister picture of Russian meddling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Russian experts painted a sinister picture of Russian meddling in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local team takes on the Lincoln,
Three Forever Two Wheelz motorcycle club members now indicted in June bar shootings
Three Forever Two Wheelz motorcycle club members now indicted in June bar shootings
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, Boardman, clothing giveaway, 9 a.m.
Family members of man killed on bicycle seek public awareness of problem
Family members of man killed on bicycle seek public awareness of problem
Orchestra program makes history
Once again the Boardman orchestras made history for Boardman High School and its orchestra program
Shawn Johnson, charged in Warren murder, captured in Detroit
Shawn Johnson, charged in Warren murder, captured in Detroit
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO ToDAY 11 a.m. (ESPNU) High school basketball: Dick’s Sporting Goods Nationals.
Plum, Auriemma named best in women’s game
Kelsey Plum had a historic season for Washington while Geno Auriemma did one of his best coaching jobs at UConn.
A call for thorough review of open enrollment in Ohio
Editorial: Heated confirmation hearings and a razor-edge 51-50 Senate vote to appoint Betsy DeVos secretary of
Area high school seniors to be honored
The 23rd annual Young Women with Bright Futures awards will be at 10 a.m. on April 1 at the Holiday
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Baking for a cause YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings branches will host bake sales to benefit local
Police: Child’s illness possibly drug-related
Police: Child’s illness possibly drug-related WARREN Police are investigating another possible
Mason, Few named AP’s top player, coach
No piece of hardware could take Frank Mason III’s mind off what could have been.
Yandy is dandy, so Tribe quicker to promote him
Infielder Yandy Diaz has made Cleveland’s opening-day roster.
Speedy trial waived
Speedy trial waived WARREN A sizable number of people attended Thursday’s pretrial hearing in
Fresenius Medical Care of Youngstown is expanding in Trumbull County with another kidney dialysis location
Fresenius Medical Care of Youngstown is expanding in Trumbull County with another kidney dialysis location
NC hopes ‘bathroom bill’ deal saves NCAA events
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Basketball-mad North Carolina is hoping its move to roll back
As schism grows, Trump attacks fellow Republicans
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump trained his fire on members of his own party
Spacewalkers lose piece of shielding, use patch instead
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Spacewalking astronauts carried out an impromptu patch
Sheriff’s captain becomes Hazmat chief
Capt. Stephen Szekely Jr. of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office is the county’s new Hazmat Team chief.
Hollywood Gaming announces expansion to gaming floor
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course officially announced that it will be increasing the
Local high school seniors to be honored at YWCA Young Women with Bright Futures awards
The 23rd annual Young Women with Bright Futures awards will be at 10 a.m. on April 1 at the Holiday
Dobbins brings kindness
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dobbins third-grade students help spread
Fitch spring musical to take place March 31 through April 3
More than 50 Austintown Fitch students will make up this year’s cast and crew for the spring
Area high school seniors to be honored at YWCA Young Women With Bright Futures awards
The 23rd annual Young Women with Bright Futures awards will be at 10 a.m. on April 1 at the Holiday
Students explore STEM stations
Austintown Intermediate School fourth-grade students had the opportunity to learn about the STEM program on March 7.
Canfield Wrestling Club qualifies for State Meet
Ty Sticko captured OYWA District Title wrestling in the 70 pound weight class. Sticko had two pins
Boardman Community Briefs
ABWA meeting to be April 11 The Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will
Students to be honored at Young Women with Bright Futures awards
The 23rd annual Young Women with Bright Futures awards will be at 10 a.m. on April 1 at the Holiday
Canfield Wrestling Club qualifies 13 for district meet
After seven weeks of the regular season wrestling and three months of practice, the playoffs are
Students spring into musical performance
Poland Union Elementary School kindergartners dressed as their favorite character to sing in the annual kindergarten concert on March 8 at Poland Seminary High School.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Bounce hosts Eggstravaganza Austintown Bounce will be hosting its annual Bounce with
Canfield Community Briefs
Newcomers Club of Canfield to meet The April meeting of the Newcomers Club of Canfield will be
Little Red Schoolhouse preserved for future generations
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Little Red Schoolhouse in Poland, built in
Community members shave heads to raise money for childhood cancer research
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dozens of volunteers shaved their heads for
Library hosts lots of Leprechaun fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a day full of different
U.S. Fleet Forces Band hosts free concert
Several guests braved the weather to see the U.S. Fleet Forces Band Wind Ensemble put on a free, public concert at Boardman Performing Arts Center on March 13.
NHS welcomes new inductees
Sixty-eight juniors and seniors from Poland Seminary High School were inducted into the National
CHS shows their school spirit
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Canfield High School wrapped up Spirit Week with
Shaving heads to raise money for childhood cancer research
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dozens of volunteers shaved their heads for
Shepherd celebrates opening of new addition
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley celebrated the
Boardman Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
CHC kindergartners celebrate Dr. Seuss
In honor of children’s author Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, kindergarten students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School celebrated with variety of themed days the week of Feb. 27.
Shaving heads to raise money for research
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dozens of volunteers shaved their heads for
Boardman High School places 10th in Speech League state tournament
There’s nothing humorous about being a State Champion – or is there? For Canfield High School
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