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

Neighbors of Poland's group homes blast portrayal

Neighbors of the group homes in Poland Village showed up at Tuesday’s meeting to defend their community and voice support for a controversial piece of legislation being considered by council.


Mercy Health puts hospital plans on hold in wake of GM chaos

Mercy Health says the “economic uncertainty” caused by the announced idling of the GM Lordstown assembly plant this March has put a “hold” on plans to build a $250 million St. Joseph Warren Hospital in the proposed Enterprise Park development near Eastwood Mall.


Officials commend Trumbull dog warden for reversing kill stats at pound

Executive Trumbull County Dog Warden Gwen Logan says after reversing the grim statistics for how many dogs were euthanized at the county dog pound, she’s ready to change her focus to her grandkids.


Opening statements today in client theft case against suspended judge, associates

Suspended Mahoning County Judge Diane Vettori-Caraballo used more than $300,000 allegedly stolen from her deceased client to pay her credit-card debt, according to Tuesday testimony.


Settlement requires ‘anti-hate training’ for internet troll

An internet troll who harassed a black college student with racist messages on social media has agreed to a court settlement requiring him to get “anti-hate training,” apologize in writing and on video and publicly renounce white supremacy


US surgeon general warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes

The government's top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers.


No. 15 Ohio State wakes up, beats Youngstown State

YSU couldn't hang on to its halftime lead.


YSU leads No. 15 Ohio State at halftime

YSU opened the game with a 14-2 run.


Caring community turns out for pasta dinners to aid family

Caring community turns out for pasta dinners to aid family


US pledges $10.6B aid for Central America, southern Mexico

US pledges $10.6B aid for Central America, southern Mexico


Boardman Dairy Queen robbery suspect arrested

Boardman Dairy Queen robbery suspect arrested


Penny Marshall dead at 75

Penny Marshall dead at 75


FLYNN SENTENCING | Sentencing of sellout Flynn delayed by judge

FLYNN SENTENCING | Sentencing of sellout Flynn delayed by judge


Suspect in purse theft charged with robbery

Suspect in purse theft charged with robbery


Boardman burglaries reported on Homestead Drive

Boardman burglaries reported on Homestead Drive


Truck rolled over at state Routes 46 and 588

Truck rolled over at state Routes 46 and 588


Beatitude House’s Ursuline Sisters Scholars Program announces scholarship recipients

Beatitude House’s Ursuline Sisters Scholars Program announces scholarship recipients


Youngstown City Schools piloting advanced manufacturing curriculum

Youngstown City Schools piloting advanced manufacturing curriculum


23-year-old woman found outdoors died of overdose, coroner says

23-year-old woman found outdoors died of overdose, coroner says


FLYNN SENTENCING | Judge disgusted with Flynn, 'sold out' country

FLYNN SENTENCING | Judge disgusted with Flynn, 'sold out' country


Police seek suspect in Girard Wok break-in

Police seek suspects in Girard Wok break-in


Saudi 2019 spending to hit record high as oil prices resume slide

Saudi spending to hit record high as oil prices resume slide


Settlement requires ’anti-hate training’ for Maryland internet troll

Settlement requires ’anti-hate training’ for internet troll


Detroit priest's comments during suicide death funeral draws anger

Parents demand removal of priest who criticized son’s death


YSU gets $717K manufacturing grant

YSU gets $717K manufacturing grant


Philly man with sword holds police at bay for hours

Man with sword holds police at bay for hours


Clarett buys Oak Hill Avenue office building

Clarett buys Oak Hill Avenue office building


Ex-judge back in court in theft case

Ex-probate judge back in court in theft case


UPDATE | Trump Foundation reaches deal to dissolve

Trump Foundation reaches deal to dissolve amid lawsuit


Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks

Trump administration moves to ban bump stocks


Media freedom group records increase in journalists killed

Media freedom group records increase in journalists killed


Champion superintendent to retire after 25 years

Champion superintendent to retire after 25 years


SHUTDOWN SHOWDOWN | Sanders says White House willing to work with Congress

Sanders says the White House is willing to work with Congress to avert a partial government shutdown


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Troopers shoot teen who attacks woman, flees on horseback

Troopers shoot teen who attacks woman, flees on horseback


AP Coach of the Year: Notre Dame’s Kelly wins for 2nd time

AP Coach of the Year: Notre Dame’s Kelly wins for 2nd time


Mexico doubles minimum wage in northern border zones

Mexico doubles minimum wage in northern border zones


FLYNN SENTENCING | Gets 'Good luck’ wish from Trump

Heads to sentencing, with ’Good luck’ wish from Trump


LORDSTOWN IMPACT | Mercy Health puts Niles facility on hold

LORDSTOWN IMPACT | Mercy Health puts Niles facility on hold


US home construction rose last month, led by apartments

US home construction rose last month, led by apartments


UPDATE | Warrant issued for Dairy Queen robbery suspect

Arrest warrant issued for Dairy Queen robbery suspect


Defense comes up big to stop Patriots

For once, the first time in a while, the best actually happened for the erratic Pittsburgh Steelers defense


Help continues to pour in for fire victims

Fundraiser set for tonight at Market Street restaurant


Penguins squander lead for third consecutive game

The Ducks spotted the Pittsburgh Penguins two first-period goals and then roared back


Lordstown council gives second reading to amended HomeGoods tax abatement

Lordstown council gives second reading to amended HomeGoods tax abatement


Trustees discuss delinquent property taxes, water at trustee meeting

Liberty passes resolution to support Lordstown General Motors workers


AP Coach of Year honor goes to Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly

Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly is The Associated Press college football Coach of the Year and the third coach to win the award twice since it was established in 1998


Residents weigh new vehicle tax against ‘critical’ infrastructure needs

Some residents said a proposed $5 annual license plate tax to fund road and bridge projects is too much; others said it’s too little.


Woman violates probation in overdose death

Gets six month jail sentence


OH WOW! recieves grant from YAJF


MONDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL Struthers to recognize 1999 boys basketball team STRUTHERS Struthers High


AROUND THE NBA Recaps of Monday’s games

Bucks 107, Pistons 104 DETROIT Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 12 rebounds, and the


MONDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES

MEN No. 11 Florida State 85, Southeast Missouri 68 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Trent Forrest scored a


russia probe Drama unfolds as Flynn gets sentenced today

Hearing slated for today Associated Press WASHINGTON Michael Flynn may have given


Court-sponsored art contest winners announced

Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning County Juvenile Court Community Advisory Board recently


Health-care nightmare continues for the GOP

Editorial: It is revealing that Republi- can President Donald Trump, who ran on the promise of repealing and


The Help Network Survivors of Suicide meeting is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Help Network hosting a candlelight ceremony for those who lost a loved one to suicide


Mercy Health Foundation recognized

Mercy Health Foundation recognized YOUNGSTOWN The Association for Healthcare Philanthropy has


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.93 ‚àí0.68 Aqua America, .20


Charges pending


Dow Jones industrials take second straight 2-percent plunge

U.S. stocks sink to their lowest levels in 14 months Monday as retailers and health care and technology stocks fall


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


Keep an eye on what you buy

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Merry debt-fueled Christmas, America! According to a recent


YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 18

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2018. There are 13 days left in the year. Associated


Comey: House Republicans are ‘shameful’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Former FBI Director James Comey had harsh words for House


Saints shut down Newton, Panthers

New Orleans put the clamps on Cam Newton


METRO DIGEST


Mill Creek MetroParks, AFSCME reach three-year deal

Mill Creek MetroParks, AFSCME reach three-year deal


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Courtney McLane and Kevin P. Bole, Canfield, girl, Dec.


Youngstown Crab Company closes following ownership dispute

The seafood restaurant closes after nearly 20 years in the Valley


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Boardman school board, 5:30 p.m., regular meeting, Boardman Center Intermediate


Lawyer of massacre suspect wants case moved elsewhere

Attorneys for a woman charged in the slayings of eight Ohio family members have asked a judge to move the case to a different court because of extensive publicity.


When gift giving, remember some gadgets actually fill ... A real need

Associated Press NEW YORK Sometimes you can sense that tech products are striving to solve


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EDITOR’S NOTE The Reunions & Class Notes column that formerly was published Tuesdays will now be


Lawmakers aim to claw back trade power from the president

Opinion: “You’re the top! You’re an Arrow collar. You’re the top! You’re a Coolidge dollar. You’re the


Google plans $1B expansion in NY


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Today on “Ellen


SOCIETY DIGEST


WORLD DIGEST


2 Schwebel's to close


Boardman police seek information on Dairy Queen robbery

The suspect grabbed $54 from the cash register.


SPORTS DIGEST


Society will host meeting Jan.8


Toy giveaway


Poacher ordered to watch 'Bambi'


Teens arrested on complicity charges

Both are in JJC


Domestic-violence case


Tentative pact at Mathews


Tried to vandalize cop car


Gas prices fall 8 cents


Komar celebrates merger anniversary


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