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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Chipotle, medical clinic to open at YSU
Despite the frigid temperatures and dreary, gray skies Friday afternoon, a group of Youngstown State University students erupted with glee when YSU President Jim Tressel revealed the latest dining addition to the campus – a Chipotle restaurant.
Ohio, Mich., officials invited Trump to meet with GM workers
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, and four elected officials from Ohio and Michigan formally invited President Donald J. Trump to visit communities impacted by the idling of General Motors North American plants, including the Lordstown Assembly complex.
Tires slashed on 2 vehicles, sugar or salt poured into tanks
Two people reported their vehicles’ tires were slashed, with sugar or salt poured into the gas tanks, within one hour Thursday, according to two township police reports.
Trumbull sanitarian on paid leave since pedestrian killed
A sanitarian for the Trumbull County Combined Health District has been on paid administrative leave since just before a misdemeanor vehicular-homicide charge was filed against him for an accident in the parking lot of a Champion gas station that killed a pedestrian.
RUSSIA PROBE: Kremlin aimed to influence Trump, campaign
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, was in touch as far back as 2015 with a Russian who offered “political synergy” with the Trump election campaign and proposed a meeting between the candidate and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the special counsel said Friday.
Pa. man convicted of serial rape, holding women as ’sex slaves’
Pa. man convicted of serial rape, holding women as ’sex slaves’
US appeals court won't immediately allow Trump asylum ban
US appeals court won't immediately allow Trump asylum ban
Teacher accused of cutting boy's hair pleads not guilty
Teacher accused of cutting boy's hair pleads not guilty
Caregivers for 3,600 migrant teens lack complete abuse checks
Caregivers for 3,600 migrant teens lack complete abuse checks
Ohio man who drove into Charlottesville crowd convicted of murder
Ohio man who drove into crowd convicted of first-degree murder
Movie has cattle call for real cows, dairy need not apply
Movie has cattle call for real cows, dairy need not apply
US: Trump lawyer met Russian offering 'political synergy'
US: Trump lawyer met Russian offering 'political synergy'
Comey faces off with GOP over Clinton emails, alleged bias
Comey faces off with GOP over Clinton emails, alleged bias
Senate passes bill making it easier to kill sea lions
Senate passes bill making it easier to kill sea lions
Reports: Musk might buy some GM plants slated for idling
Reports: Musk might buy some GM plants slated for idling
Trump demands border wall money; shutdown showdown nears
Trump demands border wall money; shutdown showdown nears
Ryan to Trump: Come to Lordstown and see the GM impact
Ryan to Trump: Come to Lordstown and see the GM impact
Pa. university faculty background checks to be reviewed by court
Pa. university faculty background checks to be reviewed by court
Technology companies lead another sharp drop in US stocks
Technology companies lead another sharp drop in US stocks
Russia probe details expected soon to meet court deadlines
Russia probe details expected soon to meet court deadlines
Pa. woman charged with homicide for crash that killed students
Pa. woman charged with homicide for crash that killed students
Marlboro maker places $1.8 billion bet on marijuana
Marlboro maker places $1.8 billion bet on marijuana
YSU says Chipotle and Mercy Health clinic will open at The Enclave
YSU says Chipotle and Mercy Health clinic will open at The Enclave
Teacher fired for refusing to use trans student's pronouns
Teacher fired for refusing to use trans student's pronouns
Court rules for officer who shot deaf boy with stun gun
Court rules for officer who shot deaf boy with stun gun
Group plans new $230M stadium to keep MLS team in Columbus
Group plans new $230M stadium to keep MLS team in Columbus
Man gets 50-year term for killing cabbie in botched robbery
Man gets 50-year term for killing cabbie in botched robbery
3 dead in shooting at Philadelphia home; may be drug-related
3 dead in shooting at Philadelphia home; may be drug-related
Ohio classes of 2019, 2020 get alternative paths to diploma
Ohio classes of 2019, 2020 get alternative paths to diploma
UPDATE | Trump names Nauert for UN ambassador
Trump names State spokeswoman Nauert for UN ambassador
Arrest made in Ohio highway shooting that killed 3-year-old
Arrest made in Ohio highway shooting that killed 3-year-old
Trump names State spokeswoman Nauert for UN ambassador
Trump names State spokeswoman Nauert for UN ambassador
Secretary Husted certifies 2018 General Election results
Secretary Husted certifies 2018 General Election results
Court deadlines set stage for more Russia probe details
Court deadlines set stage for more Russia probe details
910th Airlift Wing getting new commander Feb. 9
910th Airlift Wing getting new commander Feb. 9
Lamar leads Grammy noms, where women make a comeback
Lamar leads Grammy noms, where women make a comeback
US hiring slowed to 155K jobs, jobless rate stayed 3.7%
US hiring slowed to 155K jobs, jobless rate stayed 3.7%
Survivors gathering at Pearl Harbor for attack remembrance
Survivors gathering at Pearl Harbor for attack remembrance
Defense in baby death case appeals to state Supreme Court
Defense in baby death case appeals to state Supreme Court
Ohio infant deaths decrease, but racial disparity continues
Ohio infant deaths decrease, but racial disparity continues
Vindy Poll | What are you most excited about in the proposed city’s central business district project?
What are you most excited about in the proposed city’s central business district project?
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
CNN gets all-clear after bomb threat evacuation tonight
Police have given the all-clear after a phoned in bomb threat forced the evacuation of CNN’s offices in New York.
Kevin Hart steps down as Oscar host, apologizes to LGBTQ community
Just two days after been named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart has stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian.
Kane-Johnson making his own way at Niles
Cyler Kane-Johnson needs just 205 points to break his brother’s Niles scoring record.
Tressel for at least another year
Youngstown State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-year contract extension for President Jim Tressel Thursday.
GM CEO calls meeting with elected officials “constructive”
Mary Barra met with Congressional delegations on Wednesday, but gave no hint of a reversal of her decision on the idling of the Lordstown complex in March.
Girard celebrates football team’s accomplishments
The Indians received medals for making school history.
SPORTS DIGEST ||Former Phantoms get shot at Team USA
Former Phantoms get shot at Team USA YOUNGSTOWN Providence College defenseman Michael Callahan,
Cop replaces toy, saves Christmas
Officer Joe Wess said theft calls are among the most important he takes.
Thursday’s other high school sports at a glance
FOOTBALL PIAA State Championships Class 1A Farrell 55, Lackawanna Trail 20 Class 4A Erie
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Thursday’s news & notes
AWARDS Sooners’ Murray wins AP POY, other honors Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray won The Associated
Youngstown mayor first heard of potential fund violation in May
Mayor Jamael Tito Brown met Thursday with state auditor officials in Columbus.
Akiva Academy students present Hanukkah celebration
Second-graders from Akiva Academy dance to the “Maccabee Song” during the Hanukkah celebration Thursday night at Congregation Rodef Sholom on Youngstown's North Side.
Golden Globes nominations
Surprise! It’s ‘Vice’ By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney biopic
Sobieska to return for New Music concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Polish-born violinist-violist Wanda Sobieska will return to Youngstown
Bazetta trustee’s sewer line to barn appears to violate county rules
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda says Trustee Paul Hovis "should know better."
Supreme Court Justice DeGenaro to join state auditor’s senior staff next month
She lost her Supreme Court race last month.
Mahoning commissioners approve $66M budget for 2019
Officials pared more than $2.75 million from county departments’ 2019 budget requests to meet the mark.
Warren officials to talk Tuesday about wastewater lawsuit
Law Director Greg Hicks will meet with Warren City Council members Tuesday to discuss a federal lawsuit filed in 2017 by an environmental group that alleged the city and the company Patriot Water Treatment were violating water rules.
Federal grant to transform Y'town central business district
When it came to a federal grant to make significant transportation improvements to Youngstown, primarily in downtown, the third time was indeed the charm.
China demands release of tech giant’s executive
Associated Press BEIJING China on Thursday demanded that Canada release an executive of Chinese
Carrasco, Indians agree on extension
The three-time AL Central champions and Carlos Carrasco agreed Thursday to a $47 million, four-year contract.
Day paid coaching dues before getting OSU job
When Urban Meyer started thinking about retiring, he realized he already had the ideal successor right there in the building.
Man shot after robbing undercover officer
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a suspect pointed a gun at an undercover SWAT officer while
Taken into custody
Taken into custody YOUNGSTOWN A man wanted on warrants from municipal court for aggravated
With Conner out, Steelers turn to Samuels, Ridley
Pittsburgh journeys to the West Coast this weekend
JIM TRESSEL
JIM TRESSEL Biography Jim Tressel was named Youngstown State University’s ninth president in
Boardman Community Briefs
Congregation returns to historic building for Advent lessons and carols The congregation of St.
Boardman High School health classes learn emergency skills
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman High School students participated in Mercy
CVMS students honor veterans at assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade students honored
Students honor Veterans in their family with assembly
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Market Street Elementary School hosted an assembly Nov. 9
Johnson mural unveiled at City Hall
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mayor Richard Duffett hosted the unveiling of a mural
Poland schools receive recognition of excellence
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School and Middle School received
Annual Olde Fashion Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted its annual Olde Fashion
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Disney On Ice Presents Frozen!,” 7 p.m.: Ice show ($17 to $57)
Drugmaker to sell cheaper generic rival to EpiPen injectors
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Generic drugmaker Sandoz announced plans Thursday to start
Austintown police seek bank robbery suspect
Huntington Bank along Mahoning Avenue robbed at about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
Senators consider legislation targeted at Saudis
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senators are considering multiple pieces of legislation to formally
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 7
Today is Friday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2018. There are 24 days left in the year. Associated
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan isn’t giving up his fight to keep Nancy Pelosi from taking over as speaker
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan isn’t giving up his fight to keep Nancy Pelosi from taking over as speaker of
Surprise party marks Loves’ 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Jim and Paula Love were the guests of honor Oct. 27 at a surprise dinner party with
Lessons from Belgium
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Belgian waffles. Belgian beers. Americans love ’em. But what
oddly enough
oddly enough Chick-fil-A fans in New York brave snow for year of free sandwiches CHEEKTOWAGA,
Reunions & Class Notes
Editor’s note The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published on Tuesdays will now
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Kyronn Copeland, 27,
‘Boy, Erased’ doesn’t rush to demonize
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “Boy Erased “ is based on the true story of a young man, Garrard
Hunt Valve wins federal contract
Hunt Valve wins federal contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc. of Salem won a $71,900 federal
golden globes nominees list
FILM Drama: “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,”
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Trumbull Retired Teachers Association will have a luncheon at noon Tuesday at
METRO DIGEST || "Brainfood" guests
‘Brainfood’ guests YOUNGSTOWN On today’s “Brainfood from the Heartland” internet radio show on
Cookie walk
Cookie walk Canfield Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, will have a cookie walk
Yingling-Lisko wedding date set for Dec. 22
BOARDMAN Michael and Judy Lisko of Boardman are announcing plans for the forthcoming marriage of
Border arrests jump 78 percent in November
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Border Patrol arrests in November jumped 78 percent from a year
France braces for more riots
Associated Press PARIS Authorities across France braced Thursday for the possibility of more
Border wall won’t be tied to Dreamers, Pelosi says
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi on Thursday rejected the idea
Parkland victim’s father joins Trump for Hanukkah
Associated Press WASHINGTON The father of a Florida school-shooting victim helped the White
81 migrant children split from families
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration separated 81 migrant children from their
Final Texas ride
Thousands salute Bush funeral train 4141 Associated Press COLLEGE STATION, Texas Thousands
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour South African Open. 9:30 a.m. (Oly) Curling:
Class of 2019 deserves help in preventing mass failures
Editorial: As the 2018-19 academic year approaches its half-way mark, many high school seniors in Ohio find
Class of 2019 deserves help to avoid mass failure
Editorial: AAs the 2018-19 academic year approaches its half-way mark, many high school seniors in Ohio find
Brittany Carlon | Daniel McCloud
FARMINGTON, PA. Brittany Carlon and Daniel McCloud exchanged wedding vows May 26 at Nemacolin
Austintown athletes sign letters of intent
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Two Austintown Fitch High School student athletes signed
Meals on Wheels celebrates partnership with Boardman Subaru
Meals on Wheels of Mahoning County celebrated their partnership with Boardman Subaru by decorating a tree at Mill Creek’s annual winter celebration for the organization.
Canfield Community Briefs
Fellows hosts Breakfast with Santa Fellows Riverside Gardens is hosting a Breakfast with Santa
Community hunts for turkeys at Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks celebrate Thanksgiving with a
Local politicians address Austintown students
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown juniors and seniors were treated to the
Hamrocks’ 50th observed during trip to Texas
CANFIELD The 50th wedding anniversary of Jerry and Bernadette Hamrock of Canfield was celebrated
Fire Department hosts annual lighting of the tree
The Austintown fire station on Wickliffe Circle hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 29.
Community hunts for turkeys at Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks celebrate Thanksgiving with a
Kindness Club spreads thankfulness for the holiday
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Kindness Club at Poland Middle School worked to create
Poland Community Briefs
Fellows hosts Breakfast with Santa Fellows Riverside Gardens is hosting a Breakfast with Santa
Nov. 22
Nov. 22 Arrest: While assisting a motorist who ran out of gas on an Interstate 680 on-ramp, police
Community hunts for turkeys at Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks celebrate Thanksgiving with a
Annual Olde Fashion Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted its annual Olde Fashion
Canfield Rotary hosts annual Lighting of the Green
The Canfield community came together for the annual Lighting of the Green event on Nov. 30.
Community hunts for turkeys at Ford Nature Center
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks celebrate Thanksgiving with a
Austintown Community Briefs
Fellows hosts Breakfast with Santa Fellows Riverside Gardens is hosting a Breakfast with Santa
Poland Union hosts Donut Day event
Poland Union Elementary School hosted their first ever Donut Day on Nov. 30.
Stadium Drive thanks Veterans with breakfast
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School in Boardman hosted its
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