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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Local pastor details reasons he remains opposed Youngstown schools' state-imposed CEO
The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon of New Bethel Baptist Church told Youngstown community members that it is time to “wake up” to the “anti-democratic” practices of CEO Krish Mohip.
Trust Atty. Sisek name Akron Children's Champion tonight
Retired Trust Atty. James H. Sisek was presented Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Champions for our Valley’s Children award Tuesday by William Considine, Akron Children’s Hospital’s president and chief executive officer.
Boardman cops charge overdose victim with inducing panic
Township police arrested a man on a charge of inducing panic for a recent drug overdose.
Arconic displays cutting edge fighter jet today
Inside a plant on Warren Avenue sits an F-35 Lightning II flight simulator ready to show the world its capabilities.
5 groups vying for state's medical marijuana permits to address Youngstown council
City council will hear Monday from five groups, including three local ones, that want to grow medical marijuana in Youngstown.
3 charged in motorcycle club fracas, slaying set for trials in July
Trial dates are now set in July for the three men charged in the June 18 double-killing and double injuring of rival Warren-area biker-club members in a shootout at Shorty’s Place bar on Highland Avenue in Warren Township.
Multi-million-dollar senior complex opens today in Warren
The new Parkman Landing apartments on Parkman Road Northwest next to the Trumbull Plaza are “a gateway to our community,” said Don Emerson, executive director of Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority.
Boardman trustees reduce speed limit on road between Southern Blvd., South Avenue
Township trustees reduced the speed limit on Beech Avenue from 35 miles per hour to 25 mph.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Trump fires FBI director James Comey
President Donald Trump has fired FBI Director James Comey.
Democrats balk as GOP’s Mandel skips hearing on TV spots
Democrats balk as GOP’s Mandel skips hearing on TV spots
Harsher sentences could result from guidance weighed by US
Harsher sentences could result from guidance weighed by US
Avoid Glenwood Avenue near Canfield Road after accident
Avoid Glenwood Avenue near Canfield Road after accident
Trump OKs arms for Syrian Kurds, despite Turkish objections
Trump OKs arms for Syrian Kurds, despite Turkish objections
Austintown racino posts increase in April slot revenue
Austintown racino posts increase in April slot revenue
Prosecutor: Ohio woman gave autistic daughter lethal insulin dose
Prosecutor: Ohio woman gave autistic daughter lethal insulin dose
Supporters of largest Ohio online school rally at Statehouse
Supporters of largest Ohio online school rally at Statehouse
UPDATE | Phoenix serial killings suspect: 'I'm innocent'
Phoenix serial killings suspect: 'I'm innocent'
Howland school board has special meeting Thursday afternoon
Howland school board has special meeting Thursday afternoon
Study: Side effects emerge after approval for many US drugs
Study: Side effects emerge after approval for many US drugs
US watched Russia hack French systems during election
US watched Russia hack French systems during election
Obama: Private sector is key to tackling climate change
Obama: Private sector is key to tackling climate change
Pa. cops: Woman entered wrong house, bed after night of drinking
Pa. cops: Woman entered wrong house, bed after night of drinking
Public library authorizes its board president to begin search for new director
Public library authorizes its board president to begin search for new director
Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
Judge agrees to toss Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction
Accident at Interstate 80 west to state Route 11 north is backing up traffic
Accident at Interstate 80 west to state Route 11 north is backing up traffic
AP source: Abedin didn't send as many emails as Comey said
AP source: Abedin didn't send as many emails as Comey said
Rayen Early College Middle School has Relay for Life event Friday
Rayen Early College Middle School has Relay for Life event Friday
Iowa Rep. Rod Blum quits interview over town hall questions
Iowa Rep. Rod Blum quits interview over town hall questions
Youngstown man faces drug-possession charges after arrest on South Side
Youngstown man faces drug-possession charges after arrest on South Side
Police charge Youngstown woman with traffic citations
Police charged Youngstown woman with traffic citations
US Rep. Tim Ryan takes to the skies - kinda
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, flew a F-35 simulator today – and he didn't crash it. Lockheed Martin officials brought in the simulator to show Arconic in Niles, its supplier, what the final product is like to fly.
Wife, children plead guilty to charges in Ohio man's death
Wife, children plead guilty to charges in Ohio man's death
Boardman police charge man with inducing panic after drug overdose
Boardman police charge man with inducing panic after drug overdose
Veteran editor Barrett appointed head of AP's Nerve Center
Veteran editor Barrett appointed head of AP's Nerve Center
US stock indexes bob further into record territory
US stock indexes bob further into record territory
Dedication of YSU Foundation Heritage Wall and Park is Wednesday
Dedication of YSU Foundation Heritage Wall is Wednesday
Serial killer suspect in Phoenix went undiscovered for more than a year
Serial killer suspect in Phoenix went undiscovered for more than a year
Ohio fines pipeline builder over water, air violations
Ohio fines pipeline builder over water, air violations
Chaos at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled
Chaos at Florida airport after Spirit flights canceled
Lincoln Avenue closed until Wednesday afternoon for road work
Lincoln Avenue closed until Wednesday afternoon for road work
UN: Up to 245 missing after 2 Mediterranean shipwrecks
UN: Up to 245 missing after 2 Mediterranean shipwrecks
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1968 will have its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday at
Men's Garden Clubof Youngstown to host plant sale
Men’s Garden Club to host plant sale BOARDMAN The Men’s Garden Club will host its annual plant
Bazetta road rage leads to crash involving seven people
Bazetta road rage leads to crash involving seven people
AP Exclusive: US wants tally of Haitians immigrants' crimes
AP Exclusive: US wants tally of Haitians immigrants' crimes
Powerstown Block Watch monthly meeting is Thursday night
Powerstown Block Watch monthly meeting is Thursday night
3 arrested after string of pharmacy robberies in Ohio
3 arrested after string of pharmacy robberies in Ohio
Bresha’s attorney says tentative plea agreement would require only 9 months of treatment
Bresha’s attorney says tentative plea agreement would require only 9 months of treatment
Britt Robertson stars in new Netflix comedy ‘Girlboss’ gal
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Britt Robertson is no stranger to having to emote
Groups will team up for 24-Hour Theatre
Staff report BOARDMAN The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) and the Stage Door Dance and Theatre
3 Olympic Dreams gymnasts qualify for nationals
Fitch’s Colangelo, South Range’s Lindstrom will compete in Florida
Former AG: White House was warned about Flynn
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates told Congress on Monday
Groups interested in growing medical marijuana in Youngstown will give presentations Monday to Youngstown council
The state is limiting permits to 24 growers statewide
AROUND THE HORN Monday’s other MLB games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Mets 4, Giants 3 NEW YORK Neil Walker hit a game-ending single with two outs
Valley rallies around sportswriter battling cancer
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Gary Housteau has seen fourth-and-long situations
Attorney for mother of 4-year-old allegedly dragged down hallway of Youngstown school is pursuing legal action
The mother and her son have been ‘extremely traumatized,’ the lawyer says
High School Sports at a glance
MONDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Ursuline 6 Marlington 3 Jeremy Kreuzwieser’s bases-load
Act II for France’s Macron: Getting majority to govern
Associated Press PARIS Freshly elected to the French presidency, Emmanuel Macron now faces an
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 9
Today is Tuesday, May 9, the 129th day of 2017. There are 236 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Medicine for sore feet led to rebound headaches
Q. The podiatrist said that the pain in my feet is arthritis. Tylenol and ibuprofen worked wonders
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.03-0.79 Aqua America, .71
Overdose antidote helps slow drug toll, coroner says
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio county coroner credits first responders’ use of an overdose
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR A witness bends down to talk to a trapped woman whose vehicle was
Ohio lawmakers mull lowering farmland taxes
Associated Press TOLEDO State lawmakers are looking at giving Ohio farmers a break on their
Life was no bed of roses in 1916
Opinion: WASHINGTON Having bestowed the presidency on a candidate who described their country as a
Senate, House Republicans clash over health-care bill
Editorial: Despite the chest-pound- ing by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in the House over the
State Controlling Board approves $450K for YSU projects
The board also approved $195K in state funds for renovations at two facilities operated by Meridian HealthCare of Youngstown
YOUNG SCHOLARS OSU program
Youngstown students graduating from Ohio State University’s Young Scholars Program. Rayonna Booth,
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Blondie: Tonight on “Tonight Show
This week AT CENE PARK
This week AT CENE PARK 14U games Today Roth Brothers vs. GTS Baseball, 5:30 p.m.Creekside vs.
Man gets life for killing son fed to pigs
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, KAN. A former Kansas bail bondsman was sentenced to life in prison
N. Korea claims plot reveals US state-sponsored terrorism
Associated Press TOKYO After arresting two American university instructors and laying out what
Stewart flashes finger at Trump portrait
Stewart flashes finger at Trump portrait NEW YORK Martha Stewart has given a glimpse of her
Armed robbery
Armed robbery AUSTINTOWN Police are investigating an armed robbery Sunday at a McDonald’s
Struthers hosting fitness fair for children
Struthers hosting fitness fair for children struthers On Friday, Struthers City Schools will
Jerusalem celebration set
The Jewish Community Center will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem’s reunification.
Thirteen Youngstown City School students received recognition
Thirteen Youngstown City School students received recognition
Immigrant children living in fear
Opinion: By Andrea Somoza-Norton and Erica Ruvalcaba-Heredia Tribune News Service When some immigrant
Trump’s comments on Muslims are at center of travel-ban case
Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. A challenge to President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Duane and Ashlea Went, Youngstown, girl, May 7. Janessa
Free seminar offered
Free seminar offered BOARDMAN The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, 755 Boardman-Canfield Road,
Dayton’s mayor to run for Ohio governor
‘Ohio’s best days are ahead of us,’ she says in her gubernatorial announcement
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Crestview school board, 6 p.m., personnel committee, superintendent’s office,
Warren woman dies after car crosses center line and hits her minivan head-on
A Warren woman died when an oncoming car crossed the center lane and hit her minivan head-on
Sick in mind and body
Opinion: By Christine Flowers Philadelphia Daily News Thirty-five years ago last week, my father passed
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Family with 5 kids adopts 6 foster-children siblings FOREST PARK, Ohio Six
Arrested at racino
Arrested at racino AUSTINTOWN Police arrested a man they said caused a disturbance Saturday at
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