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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mom gets 180 days for leaving toddler while on beer run
Candis Wynn, 31, was sentenced to 180 days in the Trumbull County jail after she left her 2-year-old daughter at home while she went on a beer run, according to court records.
Viaduct to be renamed for slain Girard officer
The Girard-McDonald viaduct will officially be renamed the Officer Justin Leo Memorial Bridge on Sept. 3.
Hubbard fire department gets new pumper/tanker engine
The Eagle Joint Fire District will have a new and improved tanker engine as part of its fleet next year.
Wounded man arrested on 2 warrants
Reports said a man wounded in a shooting early Friday on the South Side was taken into custody on two warrants.
UPDATE | Boardman police ask residents to avoid travel after storm
Heavy rain flooded a portion of Market Street and Shields Road in Boardman.
Campbell couple sentenced for infant's broken bones
Campbell couple sentenced for infant's broken bones
Roger Stone associate held in contempt in Russia probe
Roger Stone associate held in contempt in Russia probe
Democrat Richard Cordray says GOP ads in Ohio governor race false
Democrat Richard Cordray says GOP ads in Ohio governor race false
Cleveland Orchestra receives $9.3 million donation
Cleveland Orchestra receives $9.3 million donation
Family of slain Ohio man sues retailer that sold killer gun
Family of slain Ohio man sues retailer that sold killer gun
New Jersey authorities: Gunman kills football coach, shoots at police
New Jersey authorities: Gunman kills football coach, shoots at police
White House says Omarosa claim of Trump racism is ‘false’
White House says Omarosa claim of Trump racism is ‘false’
Jason Kokrak on first page of leader board at PGA Championship
Jason Kokrak on first page of leader board at PGA Championship
Newborn boy found inside toilet at Ohio Burger King
Newborn boy found inside toilet at Ohio Burger King
Youngstown woman faces multiple felony drug charges
Youngstown woman faces multiple felony drug charges
Homeless advocate says banning Cincy encampments is not the answer
Homeless advocate says banning Cincy encampments is not the answer
Penn Medicine eliminating sugary drinks in facilities
Penn Medicine eliminating sugary drinks in facilities
Pa. officials: Beaver that attacked kayaker, daughter was rabid
Pa. officials: Beaver that attacked kayaker, daughter was rabid
Ohio man shot by police officer acquitted of charges
Ohio man shot by police officer acquitted of charges
Companies to extend broadband internet access in rural Ohio
Companies to extend broadband internet access in rural Ohio
St. Louis DA win latest victory for Black Lives Matter
St. Louis DA win latest victory for Black Lives Matter
MANAFORT TRIAL | Prosecutors to rest case at Manafort financial fraud trial
Prosecutors to rest case at Manafort financial fraud trial
Authorities: Pa. pizza deliveryman shoots, kills would-be robber
Authorities: Pa. pizza deliveryman shoots, kills would-be robber
Firefighters battle to curb wildfire before winds return
Firefighters battle to curb wildfire before winds return
NFL players protest during anthem, drawing rebuke from Trump
NFL players protest during anthem, drawing rebuke from Trump
Ohio motorcyclist critically injured in crash with SUV
Ohio motorcyclist critically injured in crash with SUV
Columbus officer wounded, man killed during police confrontation
Columbus officer wounded, man killed during police confrontation
Russian PM strongly warns US against ramping up sanctions
Russian PM strongly warns US against ramping up sanctions
UPDATE | Shooting in Canadian city leaves 4 dead, including 2 police
Shooting in Canadian city leaves 4 dead, including 2 police
New Browns QBs Taylor, Mayfield sharp in victory
Cleveland Browns' Rashard Higgins (81) is tackled by New York Giants' Darian Thompson (27) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.
Mellencamp exhibition set to premiere at Butler
New exhibition of paintings by Mellencamp will open at the Butler Institute of American Art
Yo-Yo Ma’s Valley visit celebrates regional arts
Yo-Yo Ma’s visit to the Mahoning Valley on Monday will be a full day of culture, entertainment and discussion on how the arts can revitalize the region.
YSU defense gets upper hand in practice
Youngstown State's Colby Cooper, white, attempts a one-handed catch while being covered by Darius Hall during the team's practice Tuesday morning at Stambaugh Stadium.
Scramble, long-drive event will get Greatest going
The ninth annual Greatest Golfer of the Valley week-long menu of competition starts Monday.
About 200 people turned out for a YSU appliance sale
Selection wiped out by bulk buyers at YSU appliance sale, social media users say
Valley connections in Steelers’ win
YSU’s Damoun Patterson, Liberty’s Fitzgerald Toussaint score TDs in rout of Eagles.
Expert witness issue could delay Hoerig trial
An issue raised by the defense over an expert witness could force a delay to the scheduled Sept. 17 aggravated-murder trial of Claudia Hoerig.
SPORTS DIGEST || Draper strikes out nine in Scrappers’ victory
Zach Draper scattered six hits and struck out a season-high nine over five scoreless innings as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers beat the Williamsport Crosscutters 4-1 on Thursday night in New York-Penn Leagye action at Bowman Field.
Youngstown to open play in PONY 14-U World Series
The Youngstown All-Stars are one of six United States squads in this year’s 10-team field.
Shooter leans back into country
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. As the son of two iconic country
Spike Lee’s ‘BlacKkKlansman’ is not to be missed Epic and essential
‘BlacKkKlansman’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for language throughout,
Shark thriller goes deep, stays shallow ‘THE MEG’
‘The Meg’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for action/peril, bloody images and some
Safety Village at Boardman a hit with kids
Michael Salser, resource officer at Boardman Center Intermediate School, reads to incoming kindergarteners Thursday during Safety Village at Glenwood Junior High School.
Blight reduction causes downturn in arsons, Campbell officials say
Mayor Nick Phillips said the code enforcement and zoning efforts were resulting in a “brighter picture in Campbell’s neighborhoods.”
Mahoning Democrats and Republicans to have voter registration drive Saturday
The drive will provide a convenient way for residents to register to vote.
Local agencies collaborate to bring new food-service program to Mahoning County
The food-service program would operate out of the former Youngstown Developmental Center.
Mobile cigar shop captures look, feel of classic lounges
Cut and Toast Premium Cigars — a mobile cigar shop — is owned and run by Marc Len, left, and Dave Ladigo. The shop can be taken to events such as festivals, golf outings or private parties.
Boardman Community Briefs
F5RS hosts open house on Aug. 11 The Summer Bun-cation Open House will take place on Aug. 11 from
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Shepherd of Valley to host job fair YOUNGSTOWN Shepherd of the Valley will host a job fair for
Local dance studio wins big at national championships
Epic Dance Complex of Canfield competed at the Revolution National Talent Competition June 24-28 in Pensacola, Fla.
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 10
Today is Friday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2018. There are 143 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Poland Community Briefs
Epic Dance Complex hosts open house and registration on Aug. 15 Epic Dance Complex is now
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 68 in
TRUMBULL COUNTY Issues/liquor options
Issues and liquor options that will appear on the November ballot. The filing deadline was
42 public entities in Valley seek local taxes as state aid dries up
Opinion: There is no shortage of communities, school districts and other government entities in Mahoning and
Final workshop in Collection Management
Final workshop in Collection Management YOUNGSTOWN Sherri Goudy, local History Corps.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
$3.9B buyout of Tribune by Sinclair ends in acrimony
Associated Press NEW YORK The $3.9 billion buyout of Tribune Media by Sinclair collapsed
Chaney High Cowboys bring back old logo
Chaney High Cowboys bring back old logo YOUNGSTOWN The votes are in and the Chaney High School
Anthony performs wonders of magic and illusion
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Families were wow-ed with a performance by magician and
Aug. 3
Aug. 3 Theft: A Jennette Drive woman alleged a former tenant took a washing machine and dryer, a
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against these people on these charges:
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Woman strangles rabid fox attacking her in her backyard PITTSGROVE, N.J. A woman
Marilyn Monroe dresses go on block
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Dresses that belonged to Marilyn Monroe along with an autographed
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Kool & the Gang, 8 p.m.: The R&B/funk legends will perform ($40 to
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association Museum, 1340 Poland Ave., Youngstown,
Muslim cleric: Grandson found buried at New Mexico compound
Associated Press TAOS, N.M. A severely disabled Georgia boy who authorities say was kidnapped by
METRO DIGEST || Portman announces funds to fight opioid epidemic
Portman announces funds to fight opioid epidemic YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Alcohol, Drug
Illness lands Indians’ Martin on 10-day DL
Martin is batting .333 with two home runs and four RBIs in six games since being acquired from Detroit.
Court orders removal of pesticide
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration
Oust school board, say school-massacre families
Associated Press SUNRISE, FLA. The parents and spouses of the Florida high-school massacre’s
Woodland fires 64 for PGA lead
Gary Woodland fell in love with Bellerive when he first played it a month ago.
Pence outlines US Space Force plan for ‘the next battlefield’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pointing to growing threats and competition from Russia and China,
EDITORIAL - Making music, making history in Youngstown
Editorial: Saturday, August 11, 2018, promises to be one historic red-letter day for the city of Youngstown.
Trump’s wall is wrong priority
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons Once, August was a tranquil time on Capitol Hill. But that’s no
Farmers Market collects school supplies for Austintown
The Austintown Farmers Market hosted a school supplies drive at their weekly event on July 30 to benefit Austintown public schools.
Ohio to add area code
Ohio to add area code COLUMBUS The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio says another area code
Hamas: Gaza, Israel cease-fire reached
Associated Press JERUSALEM Gaza’s Hamas rulers said late Thursday that a truce had been reached
3 Japanese carmakers admit faking data
Associated Press TOKYO Japanese automakers Suzuki Motor Corp., Mazda Motor Corp. and Yamaha
As smoke chokes California, experts warn of air quality
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, CALIF. A dull haze and the faint smell of smoke from distant blazes
Austintown man arrested on kidnapping, assault charges
Woman reports being assaulted and held against her will by Austintown man.
3rd strong quake shakes Lombok; death toll tops 300
Associated Press TANJUNG, Indonesia The Indonesian island of Lombok was shaken by a third big
The DeChellises observe golden anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Lou DeChellis of Canfield recently celebrated their golden anniversary with
DAV hosts trunk sale on Sept. 8
The DAV, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2 “Junk In The Trunk Sale” will take place on Sept. 8
Harry Potter fans solve clues to find lost diadem
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Sleuths and fans from throughout the area came to the Poland
Participants make lava stone necklaces at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 10, the Poland library hosted a make your own
Bubble blowing at Riverside Gardens
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted an event titled Family Fun Friday
Learn what’s in your lunch at Mill Creek park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Have you ever wondered “How did that get in my lunch
The Brookses celebrate their 60th anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Loran Brooks of Canfield recently celebrated their 60th anniversary at
Farmers market offers raffle for DAV
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Farmers Market had a special event on July 2
Austintown Community Briefs
Epic Dance Complex hosts open house and registration on Aug. 15 Epic Dance Complex is now
Library celebrates end of summer with ice cream
The Poland library hosted an end of summer reading Ice Cream Bash on Aug. 2.
Christine Simko, Eric Pelosi to exchange vows
canfield Tom and Mary Simko of Canfield are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of
Anthony performs wonders of magic and illusion
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Families were wow-ed with a performance by magician and
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Sun and warmer days will soon come to pass and fall athletics are
Canfield library reserves parking spaces for veterans
The Canfield library, in conjunction with the American Legion Post 177 in Canfield, have designated
YACCB plays Boardman Park concert series
The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band played at the Boardman Park on July 26 at the Maag Outdoor Theatre.
Austintown library teaches infants literacy
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com One of the Austintown libraries most popular programs, Baby
DAV hosts trunk sale on Sept. 8
The DAV, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2 “Junk In The Trunk Sale” will take place on Sept. 8
Canfield Community Briefs
Treasure in a Trunk sale On Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. until 3
DAV hosts trunk sale on Sept. 8
The DAV, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2 “Junk In The Trunk Sale” will take place on Sept. 8
Libraries youngest patrons learn literacy skills
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland library hosted its weekly Baby Brilliant
Learn what’s in your lunch at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Have you ever wondered “How did that get in my lunch
Bubble blowing at Riverside Gardens
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted an event titled Family Fun
The Jim Frank Combo plays music in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Jim Frank combo played a concert at Mauthe Park on
Three new doctors join Ankle & Foot Care Centers
On Aug. 1, Ankle & Foot Care Centers announced the addition of Dr. Michael Stas, Dr. Bradley Backoff
DAV hosts trunk sale on Sept. 8
The DAV, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2 “Junk In The Trunk Sale” will take place on Sept. 8
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