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Work to begin on improvements to Poland Municipal Forest entrances
Visitors to Poland Municipal Forest soon will see some changes to the woods’ main thoroughfares.
Stories published May 23, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Encarnacion homers twice as Tribe tops Reds
The series moves to Cleveland for two games. The Indians have won seven of the last eight between Ohio’s teams.
Second period: Penguins lead Senators, 1-0
The Penguins can clinch a Stanley Cup finals berth with a win tonight.
Halftime: Celtics lead Cavaliers, 57-47
LeBron James sat out much of the second quarter after picking up his fourth foul at the 6:46 mark.
Work to begin on improvements to Poland Municipal Forest entrances
Visitors to Poland Municipal Forest soon will see some changes to the woods’ main thoroughfares.
Minority community seeks more diversity in Warren teaching staff
Minority community seeks more diversity in Warren teaching staff
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Eight area high schools creating new athletic league
South Range and seven All-American Conference schools creating league
Boardman officials talk man out of jumping from tree
Boardman officials talk man out of jumping from tree
UPDATE | Britain raises terror level after concert attack
Britain raises terror level after concert attack
Faster, higher, rustier: Medals from Rio Olympics damaged
Faster, higher, rustier: Medals from Rio Olympics damaged
Ethiopia's Tedros to be next leader of UN health agency
Ethiopia's Tedros to be next leader of UN health agency
Public meeting to oppose injection wells in Brookfield is Wednesday night
Public meeting to oppose injection wells in Brookfield is Wednesday night
Land buy part of Ohio’s largest privately owned preserve
Land buy part of Ohio’s largest privately owned preserve
Lowellville Council endorses plans for medical marijuana facility
Lowellville Council endorses plans for medical marijuana facility
UPDATE | 8 people now seated on jury in Bill Cosby's sex assault case
8 people now seated on jury in Bill Cosby's sex assault case
Neighbor charged in Ohio fire that killed 5 kids, 2 adults
Neighbor charged in Ohio fire that killed 5 kids, 2 adults
US says Fiat Chrysler used software to beat emissions tests
US says Fiat Chrysler used software to beat emissions tests
More arrests in Pa. state Capitol in protests over gift-ban bill
More arrests in Pa. state Capitol in protests over gift-ban bill
EPA rejects declaring Lake Erie’s waters in Ohio impaired
EPA rejects declaring Lake Erie’s waters in Ohio impaired
UPDATE | Police confirm name of suspect in concert bomb
Police confirm name of suspect in concert bomb
Spacewalking astronauts pull off urgent station repairs
Spacewalking astronauts pull off urgent station repairs
Pa. cops save child from SUV teetering on hill after driver ODs
Pa. cops save child from SUV teetering on hill after driver ODs
Hawaii jet took off with unruly passenger despite red flags
Hawaii jet took off with unruly passenger despite red flags
INTEL HEARINGS | Brennan worried about Russia, American contacts
Brennan worried about Russia, American contacts
First responders revive pair in apparent OD in Austintown
First reponders revive pair in apparent OD in Austintown
Eighth annual Children's Miracle Network Fun Ride & Poker run is Sunday
Eighth annual Children's Miracle Network Fun Ride & Poker Run is Sunday
Woman arrested, admits she had drugs in her underwear
Woman arrested, admits she had drugs in her underwear
Volunteers needed to help veterans
Volunteers needed to help veterans liberty Veterans’ Outreach, a non-profit organization with
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1977 will have its 40th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 2 at
Actor Roger Moore, best known as James Bond, dies at 89
Actor Roger Moore, best known as James Bond, dies at 89
Mahoning Valley doctor gets probation for illegally prescribing drugs
Mahoning Valley doctor gets probation for illegally prescribing drugs
Jury selection enters 2nd day in Bill Cosby sex assault case
Jury selection enters 2nd day in Bill Cosby sex assault case
Ohio pulls back unbid $71 million lottery contract request
Ohio pulls back unbid $71 million lottery contract request
North Korea says ready to deploy, mass-produce new missile
North Korea says ready to deploy, mass-produce new missile
Alliance seeks historical designation to boost rebuilding
Alliance seeks historical designation to boost rebuilding
Students get prizes Wednesday in TAG-sponsored contest
Students get prizes Wednesday in TAG-sponsored contest
YPD investigating possible poisoning of a teacher
Student arrested Monday after threats made against Chaney
Pop-music firsts from 50 years ago still echo today The spirit of ’67
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK “Sgt. Pepper” was only the beginning. Half a
Richard Marx is coming to the Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Richard Marx will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on Sept. 24 for a 7 p.m.
Assistant Principal Matt Snipes saves choking student
A room full of community members and more than 100 teachers stood and applauded
DeWine sues ex-mayor Krinos, alleging fraud
Staff report youngstown Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has sued former Campbell Mayor George
Boardman trustees table medical marijuana dispensaries for a year
Boardman Trustees table medical marijuana dispensaries for a year
Poland school board approves change to the district realignment plan
Poland school board approves change to the district realignment plan
Indy 500 anyone’s race
Teams facing final practices for Sunday Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The Indianapolis 500 is
Maurice Clarett to speak at Campbell
Maurice Clarett to speak at Campbell CAMPBELL Campbell Memorial High School will host its annual
2 OD victims charged for drug incidents
Boardman police arrest two people in connection with drug overdoses
AT LEAST 19 DEAD IN BLAST AT UK CONCERT
Associated Press LONDON An explosion struck an Ariana Grande concert in northern England late
Former Blackhawks defenseman Bill White dies
He played a key role for Team Canada in 1972 Summit Series
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Topless cleaning service owner arrested in theft BANGOR, Maine In a misstep that
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Grant C. McIntosh, 29, of 1 Spring St. Apt. 602, New
Checkpoints set
Checkpoints set CANFIELD The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will
Parasitic infection linked to pools
Parasitic infection linked to pools By Kyle Nazario The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 23
Today is Tuesday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2017. There are 222 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Beyonce, Jay Z, stars celebrate twins at event
Beyonce, Jay Z, stars celebrate twins at event LOS ANGELES Beyonce and Jay Z have celebrated the
WEDNESDAY’S REGIONAL SOFTBALL games at A glance
DIVISION I Who: Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit (17-6) vs. Canfield (21-5). When: 2 p.m. Where:
LATEST LINE
LATEST LINE MLB Favorite Odds(O/U)Underdog National League CHICAGO CUBS61/2-71/2 (7.5)San
warren Girl who killed dad gets deal that spares jail time
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Bresha Meadows, who killed her father with a gunshot to
Flynn rejects subpoena; Democrats say he lied
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael
Ohio gas prices rise
Ohio gas prices rise COLUMBUS Gas prices have risen around Ohio in the past week and are on par
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v U2: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., school auditorium, 614 Bedford Road SE.
Quarrel reignites over opioid addiction, recovery
Associated Press CHICAGO Remarks by a top U.S. health official have reignited a quarrel in the
Can cinnamon help with prediabetes issues?
Q. My doctor says I have prediabetes. I have read your columns about the advantages of Ceylon
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Monday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Royals 2 NEW YORK
Predators will play for Cup
Predators will play for Cup for first time Anaheim ousted with 6-3 loss in Nashville
Win for animal rights
Opinion: By Chris DeRose Los Angeles Times On Sunday, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus held its
Trump’s magic word on Twitter
Opinion: By Mark Whitehouse Bloomberg View How can Donald Trump keep his millions of Twitter constituents
Vikings’ Mike Zimmer takes break to recover from eye surgery
Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer finally relented
Lawyer: Too early to call stabbing a hate crime
Associated Press COLLEGE PARK, MD. Authorities appealed for patience Monday from two college
Cancer survivor picnic
Cancer survivor picnic GIRARD Mercy Health Youngstown is hosting its annual “Celebration of
Fox faces 3 new suits
Associated Press NEW YORK Three new lawsuits filed Monday allege racial discrimination or sexual
Reds pitching dominant in first battle of Ohio contest in 2017
Indians strike out 12 times against National League rivals
Port authority should ask feds to join in ADI lawsuit
Editorial: Nine months after we urged the U.S. Department of Transportation to investigate the demise of daily
Take care of the dirt to ensure that the soil takes care of you
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Scientists and philosophers occasionally contemplate the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1232.930.64 Aqua America, .71
Questions about Russia chase Trump during 1st Israel visit
Associated Press JERUSALEM President Donald Trump solemnly placed a note in the ancient stones
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE MONDAY’S RESULTS SOFTBALL STATE COACHES POLL DIVISION I School1st-place
Special meeting
Special meeting LORDSTOWN The Lordstown Board of Public Affairs will have a special meeting at 3
CLASS B ROUNDUP | Monday’s 16U games
Landsharks 5 Rudzik Excavating 4 Harrison Pontoli had a double and Dylan Keller had a hit and RBI,