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

Valley natives on winning end of Supreme Court labor case

When the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on labor rights last month, two Mahoning Valley natives were front and center.


Warren cop injured during arrest

A city police officer suffered injuries to his hip, knee, ankle and face while struggling to arrest a female outside an Elm Road convenience store.


Prosecutors recommend 10 years for man trying to rob cabbie

Prosecutors are recommending 10 years in prison for an 18-year-old man who was shot in October by a cab driver he was trying to rob.


Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches spacecraft higher than ever

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launches spacecraft higher than ever


Ford recalls 550K vehicles that can roll away unexpectedly

Ford recalls 550K vehicles that can roll away unexpectedly


Campbell rejects fact-finder's report on new cop pact

Campbell rejects fact-finder's report on new cop pact


TUBBS TRIAL | Defendant testifying today on own behalf

TUBBS TRIAL | Defendant testifying today on own behalf


Pride Youngstown LGBT events set for Friday, Saturday

Pride Youngstown LGBT events set for Friday, Saturday


6 states and NYC sue US over immigration-related policy

6 states and NYC sue US over immigration-related policy


Trump asserts Russia not targeting US, contradicting intel

Trump asserts Russia not targeting US, contradicting intel


Black teens terrified by Minneapolis Park Police with guns

Black teens terrified by Minneapolis Park Police with guns


YSU guard Santiago denied an extra year of eligibility

Francisco Santiago's appeal for a sixth year of eligibility was denied.


Done deal: Leonard goes to Raptors, DeRozan goes to Spurs

Done deal: Leonard goes to Raptors, DeRozan goes to Spurs


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Court overturns then-11-year-old boy’s conviction in slaying

Court overturns then-11-year-old boy’s conviction in slaying


Prosecutors recommend 10 years for man shot in cab robbery

Prosecutors recommend 10 years for man shot in cab robbery


US housing starts tumbled 12.3 percent in June

US housing starts tumbled 12.3 percent in June


UPDATE | Ohio executes killer who stabbed man in bar in 1985

UPDATE | Ohio executes killer who stabbed man in bar in 1985


Out of hospital, Thai boys share lessons learned in cave

Out of hospital, Thai boys share lessons learned in cave


US stocks waver; transports rise but energy companies slip

US stocks waver; transports rise but energy companies slip


Trump: Montenegro’s 'aggressive people’ could start WWIII

Trump: Montenegro’s ’aggressive people’ could start WWIII


Man faces charges after officer witnesses him hitting woman

Man faces charges after officer witnesses him hitting woman


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Angel Wing groundbreaking Sunday, $4M needed

Dr. Kelly Lewis performs a spaying on a cat, one of many she does everyday. Angels for Animals offers spay and neutering services.


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Report: Meatball dispute ends in violence

Report: Meatball dispute ends in violence


Police investigate after motorcyclist killed Tuesday night

Police investigate after motorcyclist killed Tuesday night


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All-Stars hit 10 homers in 10-inning AL win

Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios (17) works during the fifth inning at the Major League Baseball All-star Game, Tuesdayin Washington.


Some in Valley skeptical of Trump's backpedaling on meddling

The president said he misspoke when dismissing Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.


Baird Brothers, Knightline in NABF 18-U World Series

Tournament play begins Thursday at Bob Cene Park.


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Report: Innovation key to Ohio catching up

The group looks to Youngstown as a model for NextGen manufacturing.


Area teams begin NABF Junior World Series

Defending national champion Astro Falcons of the local Class B league is one of three local entries in an 11-team field


Trumbull grand jury indicts Y'town man on ethnic intimidation

Jason Sop has a history of threats and harassment, police said.


Ex-Ohio State player Mike Kudla dead

Mike Kudla, a star defensive end who played on Ohio State’s 2002 national championship team, has died.


Warren woman indicted for injuries to twin daughters

The 20-year-old mother faces years in prison if convicted of all charges.


Two bystanders at Trumbull County Fair help deputy take suspects into custody

Two citizens came to the aid of a Trumbull County deputy sheriff locked in a battle with a suspect Sunday night at the county fair.


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After delays, Astro wins 16-U title

The team now enters NABF Junior World Series play Thursday.

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Pujols, Palacios power Scrappers past Auburn

Henry Pujols homered and Richie Palacios extended his hitting streak to 16 games.


Why the Twitter purge matters

Twitter purged millions of fake accounts from its platform last week. Most of the stories about


John Denver tribute show at mansion

Staff report SEBRING A John Denver musical tribute dinner-show, featuring Ted Vigil, will take


SPORTS DIGEST || Area athletes receive scholarships

Area athletes receive scholarships COLUMBUS Fourteen area high school athletes who received


Dermatologist known as Dr. Pimple Popper has her own show TV that pops

If You Watch What: “Dr. Pimple Popper” When: 10 p.m. tonight Where: TLC By ALICIA RANCILIO


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Biker Brewhouse

Biker Brewhouse High Octane Coffee Stout.


Walmart shooting video played for jurors

The victim was dropping a woman off for work when he was shot.


Baird Brothers, Knightline in NABF 18-U World Series

Tournament play begins Thursday at Bob Cene Park.


Trumbull Co. commissioners to authorize five road paving projects today

The Trumbull County commissioners are expected today to authorize the award of a $1,093,676 contract to Shelley & Sands Inc. of North Jackson to repave and upgrade five county roads this summer.


METRO DIGEST || Crash closes I-680 ramp

Crash closes ramp YOUNGSTOWN A southbound semi rolled over alongside Interstate 680 in the city


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Angel Wing groundbreaking Sunday, $4M needed

Dr. Kelly Lewis performs a spaying on a cat, one of many she does everyday. Angels for Animals offers spay and neutering services.


STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE


Manfred, Clark concerned with state of MLB

Major League Baseball and Union outline current agendas


Obama delivers veiled rebuke to Trump in Mandela address

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG In his highest profile speech since leaving office, former U.S.


WORLD DIGEST || Daniels to return to Ohio to perform

Daniels to return to Ohio to perform COLUMBUS Porn star Stormy Daniels is set to return to Ohio


4 children shot, 1 fatally, on street in Philadelphia

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Two gunmen firing from opposite sides of a Philadelphia street


MLB Union: National League should have DH

Players Union wants National League designated hitter and expanded wild card


OSU Lawsuit, ex-student focus on complaints about doc

Associated Press COLUMBUS Four former wrestlers say in a new lawsuit that Ohio State University


Is Trump’s retraction his final word on Russia? It’s unlikely

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Washington political playbook called for President Donald Trump


Immigrant children describe hunger, cold in detention

Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Wet and muddy from their trek across the Mexican border,


NABF WORLD SERIES AT A GLANCE

Senior Division (18-U) Pool A — Ohio Longhorns, Diamond Hit Club, West N.Y. Tigers, New York


Sports-trivia challenge takes place Thursday

Staff report POLAND The 4th annual Mahoning Valley Sports Trivia Challenge will take place from


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland, will host a creamed


SOCIETY DIGEST || MVYP mixer planned

MVYP mixer planned canfield The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will host a mixer from 5:30


Raise a toast to snack time

Family Features It seems that taking pictures of mouthwatering food to share online is all the


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH German police ask for help in search for kangaroo mom, joey BERLIN German police


ARIZONA CARDINALS

ARIZONA CARDINALS GM Steve Keim suspended for five weeks after DUI TEMPE, ARIZ. The Arizona


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


Add a twist to cranberry margaritas

Gingered Cranberry Margarita mccormick.com Add a special twist to the margarita by using


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 18

Today is Wednesday, July 18, the 199th day of 2018. There are 166 days left in the year.


Why is Facebook keen on robots? It’s just the future of AI

By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO Facebook announced several new hires of


BUSINESS DIGEST || UCFC revenue

UCFC revenue YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., parent company of Youngstown-based


If you work for President Trump, quit now and save your reputation

Opinion: WASHINGTON Everyone who works for President Trump: Quit now. Save your souls. Save your honor,


Mosquito Lake drowning puts focus on water safety

Editorial: The drowning of a young man from Youngstown at Mosquito Lake State Park in Bazetta Township earlier


A level playing field for workers

Opinion: By Bob Lord OtherWords The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus vs. AFSCME dealt organized labor,


EU, US relations sink further after divisive Trump tour

Associated Press BRUSSELS After a week of the worst barrage of insults yet from U.S. President


Tiger: Open may be best shot for major

Tiger Woods doesn’t feel as old at the oldest championship in golf.


The MTV Video Music Awards nominees were unveiled this week, with Cardi B leading the pack with 10

The MTV Video Music Awards nominees were unveiled this week, with Cardi B leading the pack with 10


Koepka traces golfing success to Scotland

Koepka traces golfing success to Scotland It was just five years ago that Brooks Koepka won the


METRO DIGEST || Testimony begins in homicide trial

Testimony begins in homicide trial YOUNGSTOWN Testimony began Tuesday in Mahoning County Common


Amazon pokes fun at glitches on Prime Day

Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon poked fun at the early glitches it saw with Prime Day, though


Lawmakers warn of threat to newspapers

Tariffs were imposed on Canadian newsprint Associated Press WASHINGTON About a dozen members


Ohio begins preparations to execute killer of man met in bar

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio moved a condemned killer to the state death house Tuesday as


Trump strains to ‘clarify’ on Russia intrusion

President says he simply misspoke Associated Press WASHINGTON Blistered by bipartisan


Fed chairman: Strong economy will boost rates

Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told lawmakers Tuesday that


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown. Various commodities, 9 to


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Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 2 p.m., work session, Dr. David Ritchie Legacy Room, 700


Convicted ex-auditor seeks reduced sentence

Associated Press CLEVELAND A former elected county official in Cleveland who pleaded guilty to


FDA plans to ease up on approvals for some drugs

Associated Press U.S. regulators proposed new guidelines Tuesday to make it easier for some common


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jessica Horvath and Brad Day, New Waterford, boy, July


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Biker Brewhouse full throttle craft beer

Bringing full-throttle approach to craft beer scene.

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