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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
LeBron takes charge to oust Pacers
The Cavaliers move on to the NBA semifinals against Toronto this week
T-Mobile, Sprint reach $26.5B merger deal
The creation of the supersized company depends on federal regulatory approval.
Teen drivers sharpen road-survival skills
A specialized training program took place in Boardman Park on Sunday.
Pray for unity in America at National Day of Prayer event in Salem
The 12th annual ceremony takes place in downtown Salem.
'New aggression,' missile attacks reported in Syria
The report early Monday Syrian time did not pinpoint who was responsible
More than 600 rally to urge TJX to keep warehouse in Valley
Lordstown's mayor said the distribution center could create as many as 1,400 jobs
Canfield students' mental-health bill heads to Statehouse
Two state lawmakers plan to introduce the measure designed to strengthen school security
UPDATE: US turns away caravan of migrants at Mexican border
They had traveled hundreds of miles in search of asylum in the US
T-Mobile, Sprint seek to merge into one giant wireless company
The $26.5 billion deal is subject to federal approval.
Trump, journalists deride comedian at correspondents' dinner
At least two major broadcast news leaders are calling for Michelle Wolf to apologize to the White House press secretary.
'Avengers' sequel shatters all opening weekend box-office records
The smorgasbord of superheroes earned $250M this weekend
Cavaliers advance to NBA semifinals with win over Pacers
The first game of the series will be Tuesday in Toronto
‘Simpsons’ makes TV history with episode 636
Al Jean: ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner discusses milestone, future
Simpsons: The Valley has fair share of celebrity appearances
In its 29 years, “The Simpsons” worked countless celebrities into its scripts, including a few with Youngstown connections.
Work for God, men's ralliers urged
Over the past several years, Roy Stacy has undergone personal and spiritual growth, formed lifelong friends and developed new ways to enhance his relationships with his four daughters and five grandchildren.
Season on the brink: LeBron, Cavs facing extreme Game 7
LeBron James is on the brink of his earliest NBA playoff exit — and maybe another departure from Cleveland.
Zallow wins at Penn Relays
YSU track star tops talented field in 110-meter hurdles at storied meet By Dan Hiner
Calif. author pens books about Warren, Steubenville police misconduct
The book takes a long view of unconstitutional policing practices of the Warren Police Department.
Allen, Bowers help East girls place second at Poland
DeShante Allen had a personal best 15.75 in the 100 hurdles.
Crowd braves chilly weather to take part in kite event
Carol Vigorito said many visitors to the kite flying festival feel nostalgic about the activity, but for kids, it’s an introduction to a fresh new activity.
SPORTS DIGEST || Curbstone Coaches will meet Monday
Curbstone Coaches will meet Monday BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Curbstone Coaches will meet on Monday at
Governor’s race draws crowd of hopefuls
The winners of the May 8 primaries will face each other in the November general election.
HIGH SCHOOLS
high schools BASEBALL Canfield 13, Struthers 1 STRUTHERS The Cardinals’ Ricky Havrilla threw
National Urban League president to speak in Shenango Valley
Marc H. Morial will speak on May 10 at Tiffany’s Banquet Center in Brookfield.
Youngstown Comedy Festival on tap this week
Staff report The Youngstown Comedy Festival will take place Wednesday through Saturday, with
METRO DIGEST || Robbery victim fights back
An unidentified black male wearing black gloves, mask and a hooded seatshirt tried to rob a house on the 100 block of North Lakeview Drive at about 6:30 p.m. Friday, according to a police report.
Green Youngstown hosts tire recycling, shredding event Saturday
The tire-recycling drive will be at the Covelli Centre
TRUMBULL COUNTY ODOT WORK
The Ohio Department of Transportation is working on these new road-improvement projects in Trumbull.
Youngstown company debuts temperature-controlled cans
The Joseph Company International’s chill-can complex is taking shape on the East Side of Youngstown. Two buildings are up and a third is on its way. The complex will have eight buildings. Light production is expected to start this summer.
PGA TOUR
PGA TOUR Kisner, Brown grab lead in Zurich Classic AVONDALE, La. Kevin Kisner and Scott Brown
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Coitsville Township trustees, 6 p.m., public combined zoning meeting, town hall,
Bovines online: Farmers are using AI to help monitor cows
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO Is the world ready for cows armed with
nfl draft ROUND-By-ROUND SELECTIONS
First Round 1. Cleveland, Baker Mayfield, qb, Oklahoma. 2. N.Y. Giants, Saquon Barkley, rb, Penn
'Sneaky Fitch' rusles up lots of laughs in Salem
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem Salem Community Theatre treats audience members
Books to guide you on the royal wedding path
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK If you’re not already on Prince Harry and
US reaffirms its ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend South Korea
US reaffirms its ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend South Korea AP Photo SEL401, SEL120 Eds: New
on the alleys | Area bowling scores
holiday bowl Action Plumbing/Kaleel Bros. — Adam Barta 289-783, Danny Guerrieri 277-758, Jim Dodge
May is around the corner, it can’t stay chilly forever, and the road is calling. Here are five
May is around the corner, it can’t stay chilly forever, and the road is calling. Here are five in-
US reaffirms its ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend South Korea
US reaffirms its ‘ironclad commitment’ to defend South Korea WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
Liberty schools strive to preserve racial diversity
Opinion: Liberty schools strive to preserve racial diversity The Liberty Local School District has
A new George RR Martin book planned – but not THAT book
A new George RR Martin book planned – but not THAT book NEW YORK As the world awaits his next
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Walgreens, 600 S. Mecca St., Cortland, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rock of Grace
GOLF CALENDAR
GOLF CALENDAR MAY Tuesday — Parto’s Golf Center Ladies League begins. Cost is $30 to join and $8
Women’s tennis
Women’s tennis Penguins advance to conference title game West Lafayette, Ind. The Youngstown
SHENANGO VALLEY Urban League honorees
These 17 people will be honored for being the Farrell, Pa.-based organization’s founders and charter
CURBSTONE COACHES | 2018 Hall of Fame inductees
The 51st Curbstone Coaches Hall of Fame Banquet is set for May 6 with 12 new members set for
Strudders proud
Opinion: Kalea Hall represents how it used to work so well for communities and the daily newspapers that
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HONOR Comprehensive Logistics has earned recognition for 2017 in the John Deere Cost Reduction
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana Youngstown will meet at 10 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens for a repeat of the
Company launches spring Alaska cruises to extend season
Company launches spring Alaska cruises to extend season JUNEAU, Alaska A small ship cruise
ROSEMOND on parenting
Q. Our 17-year-old son is flunking his junior year in high school. Flunking is not a possibility; it
SOCIETY DIGEST || Upton Association welcomes new trustee, seeks volunteers
Upton Association welcomes new trustee, seeks volunteers WARREN Ken Conklin, president of the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Digital contest YOUNGSTOWN iSynergy, a digital advertising agency based in Canfield, recently
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman HOSPITAL Sarah and George Valingo, Berlin Center, boy, April 27.
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Girl Scout volunteers honored at annual event
Staff report MACEDONIA Girl Scouts of North East Ohio recently recognized 87 of its 11,000 adult
SENIOR CITIZENS
Freetimers will host its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson’s Restaurant in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Birding video
TRUMBULL COUNTY ODOT work
The Ohio Department of Transportation is working on these new road-improvement projects in Trumbull
Oak Ridge boys at Packard
If You Go Who: The Oak Ridge Boys When: 7:30 p.m. Monday Where: Packard Music Hall, 1703
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Fallen” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “After Anna”
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 29
Today is Sunday, April 29, the 119th day of 2018. There are 246 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Landing the right house in a tough market for homebuyers
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer It’s tough out there for would-be homeowners.
States seek to slap tax on opioids
Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. Facing a rising death toll from drug overdoses, state
Last-place Sabres win NHL draft lottery
The Buffalo Sabres followed a season filled with losses by finally winning something.
Browns GM Dorsey isn’t afraid to take chances
Cleveland selected two players with previous legal woes on the final day of the NFL Draft.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS WASHINGTON U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Mike Rounds, R-S.D.,
GOP candidates for governor fail to earn our endorsement
Editorial: Attorney General Mike DeWine has made it impossible for us to endorse him for the Republican
Cordray is obvious choice in Dem race for governor
Editorial: Democratic voters in the Mahoning Valley have an interesting choice to make in the May 8 primary
What a party pooper
Opinion: You can blame farmer Harvey Lutz for this stinkin’ column. Had Lutz not been such a party pooper
TAXING DRUGS
TAXING DRUGS WHAT: The bills propose taxing sales of prescription opioid painkillers, generally
End of line for Wrangler brings layoffs of 1,700
Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio assembly plant has made its last Jeep Wrangler JK, bringing an
OHIO Governor’s race
Four major candidates (and two others) are running in the Democratic primary and two candidates are
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