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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Coalition against anti-fracking group reforms to fight ballot measure
A number of local political, business and organized labor officials and groups have re-formed the Mahoning County Coalition for Job Growth and Investment in an effort to again defeat an anti-fracking ballot initiative in the city.

Lordstown landowner warns HomeGoods opponents of alternate plan
Harvey Lutz hopes HomeGoods still builds a distribution center on a site that includes some of his land.
Elderly Boardman woman loses $93K in 'grandchild-in-trouble' scam
An 83-year-old Boardman woman lost nearly $90,000 after she fell victim to a phone scam.
Commissioner's opponent lobs alternate plan for female vets
Joe Paloski, who is challenging Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti in May’s primary, said his solution to provide housing for the Mahoning Valley’s women veterans is more cost effective than his opponent’s.
Ford halting most car production, raising profit margin; could include job cuts
Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will shed most of its North American car lineup as part of broad plan to save money and make the company more competitive in a fast-changing marketplace.
Trump lawyer says he’ll plead the Fifth in porn actress case
Trump lawyer says he’ll plead the Fifth in porn actress case
Warren authorities search for 5-year-old abducted by grandmother
Warren authorities search for 5-year-old abducted by grandmother
Schiavoni legislation seeks to increase the safety of correction officers
Schiavoni legislation seeks to increase the safety of correction officers
'Fixer Upper' star debuts cookbook, talks post-show plans
'Fixer Upper' star debuts cookbook, talks post-show plans
Nominate Randy Law in Republican race for 64th House District
Editorial: Political skirmishes and electoral battles are nothing new to the two candidates pitted against each other in this spring’s primary race for the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 64th District House of Representatives seat.

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Ohio utility board weighs challenge in federal tax-cut case
Ohio utility board weighs challenge in federal tax-cut case
Attorneys urge appeals court to block Iraqi deportations
Attorneys urge appeals court to block Iraqi deportations
Jury gets case after Cosby painted as predator, victim
Jury gets case after Cosby painted as predator, victim

An hour with Ed O'Neill | "(Expletive) Al Bundy lived in my house."
Ed O'Neill Chats with Todd Franko and Louie b Free. They talk about the "good ol' days", O'Neill's visits to Youngstown, his old show, Married with Children and his new show Modern Family.
Judge prevents Trump from cutting Planned Parenthood grants
Judge prevents Trump from cutting Planned Parenthood grants

4 involved in Austintown home invasion receive 10-year sentences
Four involved in Austintown home invasion receive 10-year sentences
Atty. Ocasio appointed as part-time assistant law director
Atty. Ocasio appointed as part-time assistant law director

Editorial - Allegations against Mohip demand independent probe
Dario Hunter is right in disparaging the investigation of the district’s chief executive officer, Krish Mohip.
Politicians, business, labor form group to oppose anti-fracking amendment
Politicians, business, labor form group to oppose anti-fracking amendment
Youngstown cops arrest 2 men on domestic-violence charges
Youngstown cops arrest 2 men on domestic-violence charge
UPDATE | Dallas mayor: 1 officer has died after Home Depot shooting
Dallas mayor: 1 officer has died after Home Depot shooting
INFANTE TRIAL | Sports game and apparent gifts top testimony
INFANTE TRIAL | Sports game and apparent gifts topped this afternoon's testimony
Ohioans request nearly 172K absentee ballots in May primary
Ohioans request nearly 172K absentee ballots in May primary
APNewsBreak: Hoops panel says ban cheats, end 1-and-done
APNewsBreak: Hoops panel says ban cheats, end 1-and-done
Police report: Ohio teen evaluated days before shooting brother
Police report: Ohio teen evaluated days before shooting brother
Thomas, Greco to appear at Suzie’s draft party
Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts in Boardman is hosting an NFL Draft event from 7-9 p.m.
Ryan suggests state program to GM for coming layoffs
The congressman sent a letter to General Motors on Tuesday asking the company to consider a layoff aversion program that would retain Lordstown workers.
Lordstown to have rally in support of HomeGoods project
Supporters of the HomeGoods warehouse plan want to let the company know it's wanted in Lordstown.

NAACP official rebukes Liberty school’s decision
Blaming the “aggressive practices” of the Girard City Schools, Liberty schools are blocking white students from taking part in open enrollment.
Frantic first round unusual for LeBron, Cavs
By now, LeBron James is usually getting some rest in the NBA playoffs.
2 school board members want Mohip to quit
School board members voice discontent about the Ohio Department of Education investigation into CEO Krish Mohip
SPORTS DIGEST || Corradetti elected bowling president
Tony Corradetti was elected president of the newly formed Greater Youngstown USBC Bowling Association.
Court: Youngstown anti-fracking amendment must go on ballot
The court determined the board of elections exceeded its authority by rejecting the initiative.
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ will cap a Marvel decade
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige talks about

Desmond questions Gains’ appointment of special prosecutor
The court filing asks that a visiting judge appoint a prosecutor independent of Gains’ office.

Boardman residents raise concerns about new car dealership
Scotland Avenue residents are concerned about increased traffic from proposed Market Street business.
Ohio Supreme Court upholds death penalty in 2013 murder
Willie Wilks remains one of three men sentenced in Mahoning County who are currently on death row.
Liberty school workers to get 1 percent pay raise
The union received a 2 percent raise for school year 2016-2017 and a 2 percent raise for school year 2017-2018

Austintown man receives award for mentoring students
Andy Yantes, mentor for Fitch High School’s robotics team, displays an award he won for his work with students.
Republican candidates for state representative Randy Law and Martha Yoder say earlier dispute is behind them
Republican candidates for state representative Randy Law and Martha Yoder say earlier dispute is behind them
Huntington Bank earnings up for 1Q
Columbus-based Huntington Bank reported its first-quarter net income rose $118 million compared with last year’s first quarter.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Al Pacino is 78. “Dancing With The Stars” judge Len Goodman is 74. Bassist Stu
Cosby jury to begin deliberating today
Cosby jury to begin deliberating today NORRISTOWN, Pa. The jury in Bill Cosby’s sexual-assault
Opioid treatment gap
Medicare doesn’t cover most-effective medication Associated Press One in three older Americans
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1250.81-1.09 Aqua America, .71
Hundreds of chickens killed in crash
Associated Press ALLIANCE A truck crash in Ohio left hundreds of chickens dead. The Review in
TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
BASEBALL Canfield 4, Warren Harding 2 WARREN Ricky Harvilla pitched five innings, striking out
Truck driver killed
Truck driver killed MESOPOTAMIA A truck driver hauling logs was killed about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday

Food sales and dinners through May 2
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for
sYSU roundup
BASEBALL Penguins sweep rare day-night doubleheader NILES The Youngstown State baseball team
Police: Boy, 13, kills 11-year-old brother
Police: Boy, 13, kills 11-year-old brother STREETSBORO, OHIO Authorities say a 13-year-old boy
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 3 TORONTO Curtis Granderson hit a walk-off homer in the
Democratic Women’s club hosts candidates for primary
Democratic Women’s club hosts candidates for primary
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Walter and Niki Kukla, Columbiana, boy, April 23. Stacey Guy and
Sell-off sends Dow plunging
Associated Press NEW YORK After a strong start, U.S. stocks abruptly sold off Tuesday after
Valley’s March unemployment rate down
While the number of unemployed people dropped by 7,900, employment did not increase.
BUSINESS DIGEST |
Purple Cat to move YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 10 a.m., work session and executive session, Dr. David
METRO DIGEST || Hamad lawsuit
Hamad lawsuit WARREN An attorney for Nasser Hamad, who was sentenced to life in prison for
WAFFLE HOUSE SHOOTING Suspected shooter was troubled for years
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. The suspect in the deadly shooting at a Waffle House in
SOCIETY DIGEST || School to host awards ceremony
School to host awards ceremony HUBBARD Hubbard High School will host its annual senior awards
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Women pay to replace stolen cardboard cutout of bistro owner in Vermont BURLINGTON,
Facebook rules: What exactly is banned?
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook has revealed for the first time just what, exactly, is banned
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Tuesday’s playoff games Celtics 92, Bucks 87 BOSTON Al Horford had 22 points
LATEST LINE
LATEST LINE MLB National League Favorite Odds (O/U) Underdog COLORADO 61/2-71/2 (10) San
Pasta salad with cucumber dressing
Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Dressing A spin on a classic summer side; blend fresh
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Kim Jong Un wants a historic, high-
CANADA DEADLY VAN ATTACK Online post suggests suspect may have resented women
Associated Press TORONTO The suspect in the deadly van attack in Toronto posted a chilling
Study shows imbalance grows concerning police referrals of black pupils
Associated Press WASHINGTON Black students are suspended from school, expelled and referred to
Mahoning Valley Race Course
TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $16,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MCL $10,000 1 Seas Courage (Berrios, H.)
Facebook advertising questions privacy
It’s safe to say Facebook is having a crappy 2018. Endless scandals. Bountiful lawsuits.
Trump, Macron make a show as best buds, tussle over Iran
Associated Press WASHINGTON With exaggerated handshakes and a pair of kisses, President Donald
Enjoy tacos anytime
Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Spicy Mayo McCormick.com Serve citrusy grilled mahi mahi, avocado
Fruit drinks to enjoy during the warmer weather
Fresh Fruit Spritzer McCormick.com Lemon Extract adds a hint of citrus flavor to this

Great as a home-cooked meal at Das Dutch Haus
There was something unusually comforting about our experience at Das Dutch Haus.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 25
Today is Wednesday, April 25, the 115th day of 2018. There are 250 days left in the year.