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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Rain shuts Yosemite, threatens problems at tallest US dam
Rain shuts Yosemite, threatens problems at tallest US dam
Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
Arizona, Texas send 400 troops to border after Trump's call
Arizona, Texas send 400 troops to border after Trump's call
Stocks dive as US proposes more China tariffs; Dow falls 700
Stocks dive as US proposes more China tariffs; Dow falls 700
Springfield Local Athletic Booster Club has new website to promote fundraising
Springfield Local Athletic Booster Club has new website to promote fundraising
Results show raccoons killed by police were not rabid
Results show raccoons killed by police were not rabid
UPDATE | Niles, TAG raid Robbins Avenue home, seize drugs and cash
UPDATE | Niles, TAG raid Robbins Avenue home, seize drugs and cash
Fitch Band to ‘Honor our Heroes’ in DC
The Austintown Fitch High School Marching Band will perform in the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington, D.C.
Woman arrested for domestic violence caught on video
Woman arrested for domestic violence caught on video
Man allegedly involved in 2017 shootout gets probation
Man allegedly involved in 2017 shootout gets probation
Second Hanni drops out of court race; D’Apolito unopposed
Second Hanni drops out of appeals court race leaving D’Apolito unopposed for Dem nomination
Man under arrest after leading police on dirt bike chase
Man under arrest after leading police on dirt bike chase
UPDATE | LaRosa apologizes to Belcastro family; daughters not swayed
UPDATE | LaRosa apologizes to Belcastro family; daughters not swayed
YSU baseball, softball series moved home
The YSU baseball and softball teams were scheduled to be at Oakland this weekend.
Young dad gets custody of son at center of 58-week probe
Roland Hahn, the 18-month-old who was taken to Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman in February 2017 for skull fractures and brain bleeding, is back in his father’s arms in Florida, and has recovered from his injuries.
‘A Quiet Place’ is ingenious
‘A QUIET PLACE’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for terror and some bloody images
Crude ‘Blockers’ is really about gender bias
‘Blockers’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for crude and sexual content, and language
HomeGoods still considering Lordstown residential land
TJX Companies Inc. plans to move forward with its plans to build 1.2 million square foot HomeGoods distribution center on residentially zoned property.
Boardman Sears to close mid-July
While Sears and Toys “R” Us stores prepare to close, the township has new retail development in the works and announcements on the horizon.
‘Chappaquiddick’ tries to illuminate murky Kennedy crash Ripples of a scandal
‘Chappaquiddick’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for thematic material,
Canfield man faces federal gun charges
Father of man accused of driving in a fatal accident in federal custody
Mental health board seeks levy funds to address opioid epidemic, mental health in schools
The .85-mill levy renewal and .5-mill increase would cost the owner of a $100,000 house $43.20 per year.
Irving needs knee surgery, out for playoffs
Kyrie Irving hasn’t played since March 11 and says he won’t dwell on what might have been.
Sister, daughter, talk of slain woman in freezer case
Were in court for pretrial hearing for suspect
THURSDAY AROUND THE NHL
Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 4, OT COLUMBUS Phil Kessel scored 1:06 into overtime and the Pittsburgh
City hopes to get test results on raccoons
City police euthanize six over four-day period
Poland beats Struthers 14-6 at Cene Park
STRUTHERS What wasn’t on the scoreboard was just as big for Poland’s baseball team as what the Bulldogs put on it Thursday at Cene Park.
American farmers in crosshairs of Trump’s trade war with China
Opinion: By Cokie Roberts and Steven V. ROBERTS Andrews McMeel Syndication The president has triggered a
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 6
Today is Friday, April 6, the 96th day of 2018. There are 269 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Authorities probe man’s death
Associated Press CINCINNATI Authorities in Cincinnati are trying to determine why a 36-year-old
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.: Student troupe’s annual show ($14,
2 UN peacekeepers killed, 10 hurt in northern Mali
2 UN peacekeepers killed, 10 hurt in northern Mali BAMAKO, Mali The U.N. mission in Mali says at
Decomposed body washes ashore from Lake Erie
Associated Press GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE Authorities are trying to identify a badly decomposed body
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Facebook: Most users’ data may have been ‘scraped’
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook’s acknowledgement that most of its 2.2 billion members have
oddly enough
oddly enough Carnival trades cruise for teen’s Snapchat handle PROSPECT, Va. Carnival Cruise
Ohio State probes allegations against former trainer
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State says an investigation is underway into sexual misconduct
Goodyear tires may have caused 95 deaths, injuries
Allegations were revealed in letter from NHTSA Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government’s
Global stock indexes jump as tensions ease
Associated Press NEW YORK Global stock indexes kept climbing Thursday as investors around the
US-China TRADE WAR Some will win, but many will lose on both sides
Biggest casualty: American agriculture Associated Press BEIJING China’s threat to raise
Guard charged in inmate bribery case
Associated Press NEW YORK A federal prison guard has been charged with taking bribes to smuggle
Man indicted for October overdose death
Had served seven years previously for involuntary manslaughter
YAPA celebrates 92nd anniversary
Neighbors | Submitted .The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has began its 92nd year
Trump confident about Pruitt
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House officials sounded increasingly doubtful Thursday about
Amid White House turmoil, Kelly’s clout dwindles
Associated Press WASHINGTON When President Donald Trump made a congratulatory phone call to
Administration plans more sanctions against Russians
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is preparing to impose new sanctions on
Birdie binge has 2015 Masters champ Spieth in lead at Augusta
Jordan Spieth appears to be back on his game. Tiger Woods? He has some catching up to do.
Trump: 2,000-4,000 troops needed for border security
Associated Press PHOENIX President Donald Trump said Thursday that he wants to send between
WE Center opens at YBI
The Youngstown Business Incubator’s Women in Entrepreneurship Center opened Thursday with a private open house celebration.
LeBron sparks furious really in Cavs’ victory
The Cavs trailed 104-87 with 7:35 left before storming back.
OSU, Michigan bounced in NCAA Frozen Four
Minnesota Duluth and Notre Dame will meet for the title Saturday night.
Associated Press
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio would get a “red flag” law and other bipartisan gun law changes
Russia takes protest of blame to the UN
Associated Press LONDON In her first public comment since she and her father were poisoned by a
March 23
March 23 Theft: A Notre Dame Avenue girl reported a laptop computer missing from her vehicle.
THURSDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Pacers 126, Warriors 106 INDIANAPOLIS Bojan Bogdanovic had 28 points, Victor Oladipo scored 14
Miss Jablonski to be bride of Jason Vinkler
LIBERTY John and Jodie Jablonski of Liberty are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Big Pharma to blame
Opinion: By Domenica Ghanem OtherWords At a recent rally in New Hampshire, President Donald Trump called
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 9, White Sox 7, 10 innings CHICAGO Niko Goodrum hit a two-run homer
Awareness, action needed to stop distracted driving; special corridor is in placeSFlb
Editorial: Throughout April, Ohio and other states across the nation amp up campaigns to alert motorists of
Woods plods through first Masters round since 2015
Tiger Woods had an unspectacular opening round on Thursday, settling for a 1-over 73.
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
BASEBALL Austintown Fitch 5, Cardinal Mooney 1 STRUTHERS Cole Constance and two relievers
YSU SPORTS SCHEDULE
ysu SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY BASEBALL YSU at Oakland, 3 p.m. SOFTBALL YSU at Oakland, 3
Miss Feldmann, Logan Wigley are engaged
poland Mark and Catherine Wigley of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Logan
East High hosts School and Family Partnership Brunch
‘Communication is key’ is the resounding message during Reimaging Parent-School Relationship Brunch at East High School
Middle school connects with Indian students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Middle School had a video chat session with
Poland Community Briefs
Dunkin’ Donuts helps feed local families Now through April 30, Dunkin’ Donuts in Columbiana,
Medically assisted suicide legalized in Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU Hawaii became the latest liberal-leaning state to legalize medically
Agapi Mantos, Adam Tzagournis plan fall nuptials
warren Dimitrios and Elenie Mantos of Warren are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Gardlock, Elliot Watts will marry in April
NILES Terry and Jill Gardlock of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay
Glenwood PTA hosts volleyball championship
Students, teachers and police gathered in the gymnasium of Glenwood Junior High School for a volleyball championship on the evening of March 22.
CHC students celebrate spring
Despite it being a chilly, rainy day, C.H. Campbell Elementary School students celebrated the school’s annual Beach Day on March 27.
Canfield students headed to Florida this summer
Eight students from Canfield are headed to the 2018 NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament in
Spartan Stadium Project benefactors honored
Boardman residents Bill and Karen Veri are this year’s recipients of the Boardman Civic
Children ‘Go for Gold!’ at Boardman library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library celebrated the Winter Olympic Games
Easter events for children at Heritage Presbyterian
Heritage Presbyterian Church had their sixth annual Easter egg hunt on March 24.
AES prepares incoming kindergartners
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Elementary School hosted a “Kindergarten
YAPA celebrates 92nd anniversary
Neighbors | Submitted .The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has began its 92nd year
Austintown Community Briefs
Laenen to speak on her WWII experiences On April 16, members of the local World War II Heritage
Bands perform at winter concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman band programs had their annual winter concert on
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church to have pasta dinner fundraiser There will be a pasta dinner on April 15 from 12-2
Fitch honors victims at safety assembly
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School honored the victims of the
Head shaving event to fund treatment for children with cancer
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com O’Donold’s Irish Pub and Grill in Austintown had a series of
Boardman Community Briefs
Band and Orchestra Parents to host fundraising event The Boardman Band and Orchestra Parents will
Hilltop book fair celebrates Wild Wild West
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School kicked off the
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
PTA hosts party for children and fathers at AES
Austintown Elementary School hosted a father/child event on March 23 for all grades in the school.
Puppet show at Dobbins teaches students about bullying
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Dobbins Elementary students waited excitedly in the
Quiz Bowl team continues dominant streak
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman High School Quiz Bowl team continued their
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