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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Defense suggests motive in brutal murder
Jacob LaRosa sentencing hearing continues today
Trump proposes $100 billion in new tariffs on Chinese goods
Trump proposes $100 billion in new tariffs on Chinese goods
Sister, daughter, talk of slain woman in freezer case
Sister, daughter, talk of slain woman in freezer case
Ohio State investigating sex allegations against ex-trainer
Ohio State investigating sex allegations against ex-trainer
Topless woman arrested near deadly rally sues Virginia city
Topless woman arrested near deadly rally sues Virginia city
Covelli Enterprises raising money this month for autism programs
Covelli Enterprises raising money this month for autism programs
Chamber partners with Steward on drug-testing plan
Chamber partners with Steward on drug-testing plan
Opioid crisis: Top doctor urges access to overdose antidote
Opioid crisis: Top doctor urges access to overdose antidote
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to take place Saturday
The family of Danielle Bozek will host a spaghetti dinner and basket auction
LAROSA UPDATE | Autopsy photos show elderly victim's face was 'crushed'
Sentencing begins for teen who killed elderly neighbor
Vindy Poll - Are you ready to create tax dollars to combat the area opioid problem?
Are you ready to create tax dollars to combat the area opioid problem?
Reps. Holmes, O’Brien introduce bill to increase funding to local communities
HB 578 would redirect fees from out-of-district companies utilizing local injection wells
Feds arrest father of man accused of driving during fatal Canfield crash
Feds arrest father of man accused of driving during fatal Canfield crash
Mahoning voters being asked for more money to fight opioid epidemic
Mahoning voters being asked for more money to fight opioid epidemic
Markets tell themselves trade dispute will turn out OK
Markets tell themselves trade dispute will turn out OK
Opioid addiction costs employers $2.6B a year for care
Opioid addiction costs employers $2.6B a year for care
Israeli airstrike on Gaza border kills Palestinian
Israeli airstrike on Gaza border kills Palestinian
Youngstown council vote could force an East Side man from his lifelong residence
The property owner is left unsure if he’s going to be forced to move
Ryan: Move to ease back on emissions is bad for manufacturing
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland says the move to ease back emissions standards is bad for manufacturing
Woods’ comeback has Augusta buzzing
The real reason for all the talk that this Masters might be the best ever still comes down to one guy.
Reverend implores people to continue MLK’s fight
The Rev. Todd Johnson drew attention to those who celebrate King but attack modern activists who follow King’s lead.
High winds linked to damage in Campbell
A surge resulting from damage caused by fallen trees blew out an energy meter at a nearby house, and began an electrical fire at another.
Rust Belt theater will bring back ‘Miss Tuesday Night’ with updates
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Rust Belt Theater Company will bring back its original musical,
Darnold latest to visit Browns
Sam Darnold was quarterback No. 2 on the Browns’ visitation list this week.
HAWAII Low rate of unemployment masks problems
Associated Press HONOLULU Are there downsides to a low unemployment rate? In Hawaii, which has
Stocks surge as market escapes early plunge on trade fears
Associated Press After an early jolt, stocks rallied and finished higher Wednesday as investors
Trump scales back US goals in Syria
Trump scales back US goals in Syria WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is dramatically scaling
Jurors recommend death in slaying
Associated Press TOLEDO Jurors are recommending the death penalty for an Ohio man convicted of
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Radio Lark, 7 p.m. Sat: Tokyo Rosenthal, 7
Contributed Photo
Contributed Photo Prince tribute band at theater The Prince Project, a Prince and the Revolution
Starting new perennial flower garden
Starting new perennial flower garden It’s all about the soil and the weeds. Try these tips for
Getting excited for the gardening season
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator canfield Finally, spring is in the air. We are all itching
national guard Trump orders troops to border
Associated Press WASHINGTON Asserting the situation had reached “a point of crisis,” President
Pedaling down memory lane
Seniors take virtual bike rides Columbus Dispatch DUBLIN, Ohio As Zeida Inkley pedaled up to
The Record Connection plans biggest day ever
Record Store Day is turning it up to 11 this year. Now in its 11th year, the annual celebration of
Honoring MLK
Thousands march to ‘keep the dream going’ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. With thoughts on the
Wednesday AROUND THE NHL
Wednesday AROUND THE NHL Senators 4, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. Matt Duchene scored his team-
AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 3, Orioles 2 HOUSTON Josh Reddick had three hits and Alex Bregman’s
Updating and designing flower gardens
Updating and designing flower gardens The design is essential to the look of the landscape, the
Penn National receives 5th casino license
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Penn National Gaming was the sole and winning bidder Wednesday
Contributed photo
Contributed photo ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Main Street Crown Theater Productions will present
Judging MLK’s legacy
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Decades ago, when I worked in a grocery store, I would frequently
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Ohio lawmakers must act to diminish gun violence
Editorial: We aren’t surprised the Republican majorities in Congress and in the Ohio General Assembly won’t let
Tim Dahlberg: Can the new Tiger win at Augusta?
The new, more social, Tiger Woods was only occasionally seen Wednesday at Augusta National.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Bridge club will gather Tuesday
Bridge club will gather Tuesday YOUNGSTOWN Trumbull Bridge Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at
Backyard apple trees need sun
Q. What type of apple tree should I plant in my backyard? Carl from Youngstown A. There are many
Reduce runoff, protect water quality with green roofs
A green roof project takes a little planning, so it's perfect to start thinking about it now.
Kelsey Klim and Kollin Chupa of K Squared marketing know something about the entertainment and event
Trooper seize marijuana
Trooper seize marijuana Troopers on Interstate 80 in Trumbull County seized about $50,000 worth of
WEDNESDAY’S PREP RESULTS
BASEBALL Independence (W.Va.) 11, South Range 2 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Brandon Youngs and Matt
Mexico begins distribution of transit visas to migrants
Associated Press MATIAS ROMERO, Mexico The Mexican government began handing out transit or
Mill Creek, former cafe operators, reach settlement in lawsuit
The initial complaint filed by Patricia Tinkler and Mitchell Lynch of Friends Roastery asked for $2.2 million
Tokyo Rosenthal in 2 shows in Valley
Staff report Tokyo Rosenthal, the singer-songwriter whose career spans three decades, will swing
Wednesday around the NBA
Heat 115, Hawks 86 ATLANTA Kelly Olynyk scored 19 points, including 15 on five 3-pointers when
“Wrestlemania’s Greatest Moments” (8 p.m., USA): This one-hour special gives
“Wrestlemania’s Greatest Moments” (8 p.m., USA): This one-hour special gives wrestling fans a look
How will you manage allergies this spring?
Allergy season is right around the corner. Even if you did not realize that, the warring drug
Thursday
Thursday Comedy NY Kings of Comedy, 8 p.m., Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown;
NY Kings of Comedy at Powers
NY Kings of Comedy at Powers Five veteran New York comedians – from left, Rob Stapleton, Mark
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty school board, 3:15 p.m., special meeting, board conference room, 4115 Shady
Weathersfield Township fire chief Randy Pugh died at home
Weathersfield Township fire chief Randy Pugh died at home
Historical society’s speaker series will cover local, national topics
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Historical Society will launch its annual Sunday Speaker
$3.5M settlement against IRS gets preliminary OK
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal judge Wednesday gave preliminary approval to a $3.5
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 5
Today is Thursday, April 5, the 95th day of 2018. There are 270 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Power of the Arts to auction works by local artists
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Power of the Arts, a local arts-advocacy group, will host an Arts
US, China threaten tariffs as fears rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The world’s two biggest economies stand at the edge of the most
Photographer shot by deputy disputes warning claims
Associated Press COLUMBUS A news photographer accidentally shot by an Ohio deputy sheriff last
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Blockers (R) Three parents try to stop their daughters from having sex on prom
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Happy Days,” directed by Ron Altomare, Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State
Star Party
Star Party When: Saturday, 8 p.m. What: The Mahoning Valley Astronomical Society and MetroParks’
oddly enough
oddly enough 3 boys in Mississippi find part of mastodon jawbone VICKSBURG, Miss. Three boys
Campbell council members take stands on water issue, prepare for projects at City Hall
Campbell City Council discussed upcoming projects at City Hall and offered their views on the water plant debate.
Facebook scandal affects up to 87M users
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might
NFL Wednesday’s news & notes
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Edelman, tipster thwart school shooting BOSTON A social media message to
Police: Suspect was calm before attack
Associated Press MENIFEE, Calif. Just hours before she shot and wounded three people at YouTube
Protests driven by desperation
Associated Press KHUZAA, Gaza Strip Palestinian activists chanted “death is better than
ysu SPORTS SCHEDULE
ysu SPORTS SCHEDULE FRIDAY BASEBALL YSU at Oakland, 3 p.m. SOFTBALL YSU at Oakland, 3
Source: Trump is not criminal target
Associated Press WASHINGTON Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team of prosecutors has informed
Judge rules on security level for two patients in state mental hospital
Judge rules on security level for two patients in state mental hospital
Federal government’s larceny ignites the passion of a victim
Opinion: WASHINGTON After two years of stonewalling about its theft of Gerardo Serrano’s 2014 Ford F-250
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