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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Shower and health fair attract expectant crowd
YOUNGSTOWN Expectant mothers gathered Saturday to learn about the best ways to care for their new babies. The fourth annual Citywide Baby Shower and Health Fair took place at Eugenia C. Atkinson Recreational Center, 801 Otis St., on the city’s North Side.

Williamson students have gentleman's luncheon
YOUNGSTOWN To second-grader Damien Rodriguez, being a gentleman means “to be nice to ladies and help others.” “Being a gentleman means helping my mom with groceries, chores, opening the door for her and just being nice instead of being rude,” said third-grader Nicholas Blalock.
Springfield booster club committee launches website for fundraising
Springfield booster club committee launches website for fundraising
Fort Campbell says 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Fort Campbell says 2 soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Student charged in Lehigh residence hall ’racist language’
Student charged in Lehigh residence hall ’racist language’
Ingraham due back at Fox after tweet backlash, vacation
Ingraham due back at Fox after tweet backlash, vacation
Ohio sheriff: Newspaper is treated same after deputy shot newsman
Ohio sheriff: Newspaper is treated same after deputy shot newsman
AP reports EPA's Pruitt spent millions on security, travel
AP reports EPA's Pruitt spent millions on security, travel

Vestal Road woman to be arraigned Monday on theft charge
Vestal Road woman to be arraigned Monday on theft charge

2 minors face charges after break-in at Hubbard business
2 minors face charges after break-in at Hubbard business
Ohio State revokes Bill Cosby's honorary degree amid retrial
Ohio State revokes Bill Cosby's honorary degree amid retrial

One Hot Cookie celebrates 5 years in business
One Hot Cookie has been in business for five years – and that calls for a cookie.

Schiavoni says he's best Dem gubernatorial candidate
Of the Democratic candidates running for governor, state Sen. Joe Schiavoni said he has “the most relevant experience and the most recent experience.”
Germany seeks motive after van crashes into crowd, killing 2
Germany seeks motive after van crashes into crowd, killing 2
Hannity vows to bash Kimmel until he apologizes to 1st lady
Hannity vows to bash Kimmel until he apologizes to 1st lady
No indictment of dragged Ohio police officer who killed driver
No indictment of dragged Ohio police officer who killed driver
Ex-Ohio teacher who faked cancer, spouse’s death must repay $57K
Ex-Ohio teacher who faked cancer, spouse’s death must repay $57K
UPDATE | 15 die when truck collides with hockey team's bus in Canada
15 die when truck collides with hockey team's bus in Canada

LaRosa begs court for ‘second chance in life’
Karen Kirk, daughter of Marie Belcastro, said a young Jacob LaRosa once “sat by my mother’s side on her front porch, where he received my mother’s full attention and kindness.”

Mayor offers solutions to improve quality of life
YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said two relatively simple solutions will improve the quality of life in Youngstown: cleaning up the corridors and making sure streetlights are working. “I want to make the city safer and brighter,” he said during the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Good Morning, Youngstown breakfast Friday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
HBO’s ‘Paterno’ leaves unanswered questions
AT A GLANCE What: “Paterno” When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: HBO By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College
Brantley delivers in his season debut for Tribe
The Indians beat the Royals 3-2 in their home opener.
Phantoms win to clinch No. 2 seed in playoffs
Youngstown gets a first-round bye in the USHL playoffs.

GM says cars are still important
Chevrolet is strengthening its car lineup with premium, sporty styling, enhanced features and expanded choices for the 2019 Malibu, Cruze and Spark.
Toby Keith in Canfield Fair concert
Staff report CANFIELD Toby Keith will headline a concert at the Canfield Fair on Sept. 3, it was

‘WFMJ today’ co-anchor Case is leaving
Mike Case, co-anchor of local morning news magazine TV show “WFMJ Today,” is leaving.
Tom Williams: Two kinds of Frozen Four heartbreak
Ohio State and Michigan both lost in gut-wrenching fashion.

New water wheel at Lanterman's Mill up and running
The $182,000 project replaced the wheel, the structure holding it up and the penstock.
Versace’s ‘Beverly Hill Bandits’ at local theaters
Staff report “Beverly Hills Bandits,” the latest movie by Vitaliy Versace, opens this weekend in
Whitaker, Wood help Boardman notch W
Devin Whitaker scored a career-high four goals and Alexander Wood added three.
Minerva Muniz and Peter Widera to exchange wedding vows next week
Minerva Muniz and Peter Widera to exchange wedding vows next week
FRIDAY’S OTHER NBA GAMES
Kings 94, Grizzlies 93 MEMPHIS, TENN. Bogdan Bogdanovic connected on a 16-footer with a second
Nurses association is seeking applicants
Nurses association is seeking applicants Youngstown Warren Black Nurses Association is seeking
Stocks dive as US proposes more tariffs on China
The Dow plummeted 572 points Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks ended the week the way they
Man drowns trying to rescue his dog
Associated Press WORTHINGTON, Ohio A 67-year-old man drowned in a central Ohio river while
Federal judge grants class-action lawsuit in disability lawsuit
Federal judge grants class-action lawsuit in disability lawsuit COLUMBUS A federal judge has
Hearings to continue on Lordstown power plant construction
The first hearing was Friday. Two other hearings are set.
Reed leads at the Masters as Tiger Woods scrapes by
Patrick Reed is leading a major championship for the first time
More and more women keep moving on up the entrepreneurial ladder in the nation and in the Mahoning
Editorial: More and more women keep moving on up the entrepreneurial ladder in the nation and in the Mahoning
Columbus Dispatch: Here’s an important thing that can’t wait long: If you aren’t a
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Here’s an important thing that can’t wait long: If you aren’t a registered voter
Sword of the Lord Founder’s Day is April 22
Opinion: The church began in 2006 with a service in a chapel room at the Salvation Army on the South Side.
Melissa Straub, Kevin Hogan plan autumn wedding
Melissa Straub, Kevin Hogan plan autumn wedding
Miss Shields, Mr. Thompson set wedding date
Miss Shields, Mr. Thompson set wedding date
Are you registered to vote? If not, do so by Monday
Opinion: Columbus Dispatch: Here’s an important thing that can’t wait long: If you aren’t a registered voter
Lake Erie forecast is good
If you fish and reside near enough to Lake Erie to enjoy a visit or two each year, you are living in
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 7
Today is Saturday, April 7, the 97th day of 2018. There are 268 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Stallone surprises fans with visit to iconic Rocky statue PHILADELPHIA Hey, it’s
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue Album: “Golden” Grade: B- It was bound to happen eventually. Don’t even pretend
AROUND THE NHL | Friday’s games
Penguins 4, Senators 0 PITTSBURGH The Penguins will start their bid for a Stanley Cup three-
Feds seize website
Associated Press PHOENIX Federal law-enforcement authorities are in the process of seizing
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Thomas
Arizona, Texas to send 400 troops to border
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Arizona and Texas announced Friday that they would send 400
7 killed, hundreds injured by Israelis in Gaza protest
Associated Press KHUZAA, Gaza Strip Thousands of Palestinians protested along Gaza’s sealed
MORE PREP RESULTS FROM FRIDAY
BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney 3, West Branch 0 BELOIT Johnnie Mikos and J.T. Ogden combined on a
Trump, China escalate trade dispute
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unwilling to yield, President Donald Trump and China’s government
Arrival of frogs and salamanders
It’s a little early to hear bullfrogs and toads, but wood frogs always get a head start on spring.
Now’s the time to target wasteful spending by federal government
Opinion: By Donald Lambro Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON The Trump economy was soaring at a much
US hits Russian oligarchs with sanctions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States punished dozens of Russian oligarchs and
oddly enough
oddly enough Portrait of mystery court justice identified BOSTON The case of the unidentified
This incredibly old house
Every now and then, I’ll see a story on one of the home-decorating channels about the 13th Lord
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
WKBN announces scholarship winner
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The WKBN-TV 27 Caring for Our Community campaign have announced the
Lowellville club to host gun show
Lowellville club to host gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a gun
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.: Student troupe’s annual show ($14,
Man allegedly involved in 2017 shootout receives probation
Stennis’ attorney said prosecutors dismissed all charges but illegal possession of a firearm because of difficulties with witnesses.
Giving up coins is penny foolish
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons Now that the nation has a $1.3 trillion budget, lawmakers can
ysu SPORTS SCHEDULE
ysu SPORTS SCHEDULE TODAY BASEBALL Oakland at YSU, 2 p.m. MEN’S GOLF YSU at Towson Spring
AROUND THE HORN | Friday’s other MLB games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates 14, Reds 3 PITTSBURGH Rookie Colin Moran had four hits and three RBIs,
Trumbull County shows decline in overdoses
In March, Trumbull County has 22 overdoses, the lowest number the health district has recorded since January 2017.
USDA: “Zombie-like” raccoons are not rabid
with distemper exhibit similar symptoms to those with rabies, but distemper cannot be transmitted to humans.
Mall owner says it will redevelop Sears location
The Sears location at the Southern Park Mall will close mid-July.