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

Ex-Canfield pastor dies after crash in Canton

The Rev. Jim Humphrey, former associate pastor at Canfield United Methodist Church from 1986-1988 and most recently minister of visitation for shut-ins and home-bound church members, died Saturday morning of severe injuries suffered in a car crash in Canton Sunday night.


Newport library offers kids their own New Year's fun

Seven-year-old triplets Meredith, Coraline and Elena Wakefield won’t be among the sea of revelers expected to jam Times Square Monday night to usher in 2019, but that doesn’t mean they won’t enjoy their own brand of pomp and circumstance.


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Girard, East among 2018 sports highlights

The Valley remained a force in the sports world in 2018.


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Final TJX abatement delayed, but company official hoping for March construction

The final vote on the abatement was expected Friday night, but it had to be delayed because of changes HomeGoods asked council to make to the agreement.


Eviction rates rank above US average

Mahoning County’s 2016 eviction rate hasn’t changed much since it spiked from 1.7 percent to 4 percent after the economic recession began in 2008.


Boardman’s aggressive approach pays off against Poland

Derrick Anderson had a game-high 24 points and Che Trevena added 15 for the Spartans.


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Campbell chief placed on leave

He has been chief since January 2017.


Lawrence, Gillespie score 14 each in Chaney defeat

Cowboys stopped by physical Erie.


YSU men fall to Detroit

Youngstown State dealt with loss on multiple fronts Friday afternoon.


MCCTC aviation program receives airplane

The plane will be used as a training tool for students in MCCTC’s aviation-maintenance program.


US Supreme Court ruling played role in plea deal for Liberty killer

Prosecutors and defense lawyers said there may have been problems with some of the evidence in the case.


Share and share alike: Lakeview handles East

The Bulldogs had assists on 24 of their 30 baskets.


Rasile scores 43, but Niles holds off McDonald

Cyler Kane-Johnson scored 29, and also had plenty of help from his supporting cast.


How did Houdini do it?

By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX Growing up, George Hardeen never thought too much about


Poland township trustees prepare for repaving project

Voters approved a bond issue in November to pay for road resurfacing.


Ed Puskas: YSU must play better defense

Jerrod Calhoun wants the Youngstown State men’s basketball team to defend its home court.


Public library gets 100 children’s books from NYC foundation

The books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund.


Swearing in a family affair

Speakers say new judge has good family background


Mahoning commissioners join Lordstown ‘fight’

Mahoning County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti said if GM plans to invest in production plants, he hopes the investments will be local, rather than overseas.


Warren man charged with felonious assault after fight involving knife and bat

Warren man charged with felonious assault after fight involving knife and bat


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Energy center donates $15K; UAW chief blasts GM ads

Samantha Waldorf, 13, holding her dog Pixie, and her father Casy Waldorf, an 18-year GM Lordstown employee, take part in a “Drive It Home” campaign event at the United Auto Workers Local 1112 hall in Lordstown.

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Crash kills Lisbon man


Man reports assault on S. Side

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city man, 48, reported Friday that he was assaulted numerous times


OUTDOORS digest

Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a winter gun from


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 26.60‚àí0.56 Aqua America, .20


FRIDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL Sharon 64, Howland 33 SHARON, PA. Ethan Porterfield led Sharon with 18 in a


More Miami misery for Cavs

Cleveland hasn’t won in Miami since 2010.


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RELIGION DIGEST || Lessons and carols

Lessons and carols youngstown: Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, will have a Service of


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Corey and Meredith Gruelle, Poland, girl, Dec. 27.


BUSINESS DIGEST || Travel vouchers for displaced UAW

Kovach Companies Inc. in Youngstown is offering $300 travel vouchers to displaced United Auto Workers members to help them prepare for any possible relocations.


new year’s eve/day | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday, New Year’s


Leaves won’t leave

Leaves won’t leave Why do some of the oak trees keep their leaves all winter? Can I choose one


Today is Saturday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2018. There are two days left in the year.

Today is Saturday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2018. There are two days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Friday’s bowl games

CAMPING WORLD BOWL No. 17 Syracuse 34, No. 15 West Virginia 18 ORLANDO, FLA. Abdul Adams and


By JOCELYN NOVECK

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer And the top pop culture moments of 2018 are ... wait. WAS


For many people, the new year is a time to set a resolution for self-improvement. Barnes &

For many people, the new year is a time to set a resolution for self-improvement. Barnes & Noble,


Winter Scavenger Hunt

Winter Scavenger Hunt When: Today and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Get out of the house


‘Doom’s Day Vault’ houses global seeds

By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU master gardener volunteer CANFIELD What if our planet suffered a


League celebrates Christmas, plans luncheon

The league collected breakfast items and canned goods for military families and veterans.


Growing African violets

Q. I love African violets. They’re a reminder of my childhood when Mom grew them in small pots on


Volunteer naturalist training

Volunteer naturalist training If you love nature, love being outdoors and want to learn more


Grande cancels show due to ‘unforeseeable health reasons’

Grande cancels show due to ‘unforeseeable health reasons’ NEW YORK Ariana Grande has canceled a


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


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Slow flowers provide new industry, opportunity

Eighty percent of the cut flowers that make up the bouquets of American florists arrive daily from another country.


Dallas Stars CEO rips star players


NHL suspends Backes for three games


Turnpike tolls go up


Wrist bands for First Night on sale


Walleye fishing remains strong on Lake Erie

Lake Erie has been synonymous with walleye since the early 1980s.


METRO DIGEST


GOP, Dems trade blame for shutdown

Associated Press WASHINGTON The partial government shutdown will almost certainly be handed


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