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

Valley communities reviewing use of speed cams in wake of state order

Several Mahoning Valley communities are consulting their law directors after the Ohio Department of Transportation ordered them to remove speed-camera signs and equipment from state highways by Aug. 3.


Hamad appeal delayed by hiring of high-profile lawyer

A filing with the 11th District Court of Appeals that will outline the reasons Nasser Hamad thinks his convictions and sentence should be overturned in the killing of two people and injuring of three others will be delayed by a month by the hiring of a new, high-profile defense lawyer.


Audio of Trump, attorney discussing story of affair aired tonight

President Donald Trump was recorded by his longtime personal lawyer discussing buying the rights to a Playboy model’s story about an affair she claims she had with Trump and at one point can be heard saying “pay with cash.”


Youngstown man surrenders after SWAT team arrives

A man who barricaded himself inside his Wabash Street home from police who were investigating a threat complaint surrendered peacefully as a SWAT team was assembling.


1 or 2 men wounded in shootings arrested

One of two men wounded in a shooting early Tuesday was arrested on drug charges.


Mother, 2 children killed in Ashtabula house fire

Mother, 2 children killed in Ashtabula house fire


Payday lending restrictions OK’d, sent to Ohio governor

Payday lending restrictions OK’d, sent to Ohio governor


Florida man shot after hitting deputy with car, fleeing

Florida man shot after hitting deputy with car, fleeing


Man involved in double shooting arrested on drug charges

Man involved in double shooting arrested on drug charges


Homeless man arrested in Youngstown with gun, $1,126 cash

Homeless man arrested in Youngstown with gun, $1,126 cash


East Liverpool man sentenced in $8M tax scheme

East Liverpool man sentenced in $8M tax scheme


US Sen. Brown announces $185K to YBI

US Sen. Brown announces $185K to YBI


Event marks 155th anniversary of Ohio Civil War battle

Event marks 155th anniversary of Ohio Civil War battle


Contentious Georgia GOP runoff tests Trump voters' loyalty

Contentious Georgia GOP runoff tests Trump voters' loyalty


Board recommends Bill Cosby be found a sexually violent predator

Board recommends Bill Cosby be found a sexually violent predator


Woman injured in crash after OSHP chase dies

Woman injured in crash after OSHP chase dies


Man convicted of murder in Pa. shooting deaths of 2 sisters

Man convicted of murder in Pa. shooting deaths of 2 sisters


7-year-old drowns while trespassers use Pa. neighbor’s pool

7-year-old drowns while trespassers use Pa. neighbor’s pool


Consumer protections headed to Ohio governor’s desk

Consumer protections headed to Ohio governor’s desk


Ivanka Trump's clothing company shutting down

Ivanka Trump's clothing company shutting down


Seagram's heiress arrested in sex-trafficking case

Seagram's heiress arrested in sex-trafficking case


Marvel Universe Live coming to Covelli

Marvel Universe Live coming to Covelli


Police bullet killed market employee during LA gunbattle

Police bullet killed market employee during LA gunbattle


Mega Millions boosted to $512 Million

Mega Millions boosted to $512 Million


Ohio State Fair butter sculpture honors ’A Christmas Story’

Ohio State Fair butter sculpture honors ’A Christmas Story’


UPDATE | Trump tapping $12B to help farmers affected by tariffs

Trump tapping $12B to help farmers affected by tariffs


Cavs' Kevin Love signs 4-year contract extension

Cavs' Kevin Love signs 4-year contract extension


ODOT: Communities must take down speed trap signage

ODOT: Liberty must take down speed-enforcement signage by Aug. 3


Pfizer to build new facility, add 450 jobs in Michigan

Pfizer to build new facility, add 450 jobs in Michigan


Hubbard trustees have meeting on injection well Wednesday night

Hubbard trustees have meeting on injection well Wednesday night


Boyfriend of Warren woman found dead Sunday is now missing

Boyfriend of Warren woman found dead Sunday is now missing


The countdown begins: 35 days until 172nd Canfield Fair

The countdown begins: 35 days until 172nd Canfield Fair


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Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Two women arraigned on soliciting charges in Warren

Two women arraigned on soliciting charges in Warren


Officials say mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus

Youngstown Health District says mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus


Hubbard firefighter charged with theft has court hearing today

Hubbard firefighter charged with theft has court hearing today


Titanic director Cameron backs bid for 5,500 items from ship

Titanic director Cameron backs bid for 5,500 items from ship


Ohio audit details theft from Windham by former clerk

Ohio audit details theft from Windham by former clerk


Ohio teen girls ring doorbell, rob home

Ohio teen girls ring doorbell, rob home


UPDATE | Man surrenders in South Side standoff

Man surrenders in South Side standoff


Health board: 1 death among 11 Legionnaires’ disease cases

Health board: 1 death among 11 Legionnaires’ disease cases


2 Poles among tourists killed in Greece

2 Poles among tourists killed in Greece


Syria: Israel shoots down jet as gov't forces reach Golan

Syria: Israel shoots down jet as gov't forces reach Golan


Browns’ Gordon tweets he isn’t ready

WR miss start of training camp


Lochte once again in hot water

Olympic medalist suspended for 14 months


Merritt takes Barbasol title by a single stroke

Troy Merritt briefly wondered about trying another line of work


Haley, Turner among intriguing new coordinators

For 2018, most offensive coordinator alterations came from incumbent coaches


Suspect gets $100K bond in shooting case

Tells judge he loves victim, is praying for her


Trumbull officials to hire attorney to investigate alleged harassment of planning executive

Trumbull officials to hire attorney to investigate alleged harassment of planning executive


Boardman trustees OK zone changes for Meijer project on U.S. Route 224

Residents raise concerns about Meijer project’s impact on traffic, crime


Mahoning County Mental Health & Recovery Board OKs $11 million budget

Mental health & recovery budget includes funding for nine new programs


Georgia to honor Poschner

The former Bulldogs receiver was picked for the university's Circle of Fame.

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AFC North training camps | At a glance

CLEVELAND BROWNS (0-16) OPEN CAMP: Thursday, Berea. LAST YEAR: Browns hit new low — and that’s


Many more Americans killed by illegal immigrants than by Russia

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication I don’t know what President Donald Trump said during


Only thing flashy about Molinari is his opponents

There is nothing flashy about Francesco Molinari except for the players he keeps beating


What’s in a nose scratch?

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Nonverbal cues ain’t what they used to be. Once upon a time


Pope Francis must punish prominent church leader

Editorial: Once again the Roman Catholic Church is being roiled by a sexual-abuse scandal involving a


Frost right at home coaching alma mater

Scott Frost talks to Tom Osborne almost every week


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Lamborghini destroyed in Mo. gas station mishap KIRKWOOD, Mo. Authorities say a


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 24

Today is Tuesday, July 24, the 205th day of 2018. There are 160 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Phillip and Brittany Wehner, Youngstown, girl, July 22.


MVYP to volunteer

MVYP to volunteer canfield Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will offer a volunteer opportunity


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Ashley McBryde: Tonight on


Harrison, Polanco club Indians’ Kluber

Pirates capture 10th straight win


Board of Control approves $23 million loan from Ohio EPA

The board approved a request to enter into an agreement with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the city’s sewer-relocation project.


Fiat Chrysler shaken without visionary CEO

Associated Press MILAN Fiat Chrysler shares were volatile Monday as investors expressed worry


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: German Championships. 8 a.m. (NBCSN) Cycling: Tour de


LAKE ERIE ACCIDENT Officials: Pilot fatigued before fatal plane crash

Associated Press CLEVELAND A pilot’s fatigue and his possible confusion over his plane’s autopilot


Family says suspect in Toronto shooting had mental problems

Associated Press TORONTO A man whose family said he suffered from psychosis and depression fired a


REUNIONS & class notes


Senate confirms Wilkie for Veterans Affairs secretary

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate on Monday confirmed Pentagon official Robert Wilkie to be


CMT at White House

CMT at White House YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-based company City Machine Technologies Inc.


Papa John’s tries to ward off founder

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Papa John’s is attempting to ward off its controversial


‘Made in America’

Trump showcases US-made products at the White House Associated Press WASHINGTON Checking out a


Just tough Trump tweeting? US ratchets up Iran pressure

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s explosive twitter threat to Iran’s leader


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Hepato - what?!

Hepato-pancreatico-biliary focuses on the study of diseases that affect the liver, pancreas and gallbladder


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township Government


Prosecutors recommend 15 years in child sex case

Victim was a relative of defendant


Poland-Canfield advances to final

Poland-Canfield advances to final SOUTH HOLLAND, IND. The Poland-Canfield junior league softball


State fair officials reassure about safety

Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials and amusement industry executives worked to reassure


Duck-boat probe to see if rules ignored

Duck-boat probe to see if rules ignored The investigation into the sinking of a sightseeing boat


Twitter refuses to ban president

Associated Press NEW YORK Calls to ban Donald Trump from Twitter are at least as old as his


Alta found compliant

Alta found compliant YOUNGSTOWN The first comprehensive federal review of Alta Head Start during


OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS The husband of adult film performer Stormy Daniels has filed for divorce in


NDAA funding

NDAA funding U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, on Monday announced the final National Defense


Trump considers yanking clearances

6 former top national security officials have been critical of administration Associated Press


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