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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Key note performances at Hubbard High
HUBBARD For the fifth year running, the Mahoning Valley Festival of Bands brought regional high-school bands to Hubbard High School for some outside input.
Poland, Harding boys and South Range, Newton Falls girls ousted
Three area high school basketball teams eliminated tonight.
Gun legislation passes Florida House, goes to governor
Gun legislation passes Florida House, goes to governor
Alabama: 1 student dead, another hurt in school shooting
Alabama: 1 student dead, another hurt in school shooting
Jeff Sessions, California governor clash as feud escalates
Jeff Sessions, California governor clash as feud escalates
Mexico, Canada and others may be exempted from US tariffs
Mexico, Canada and others may be exempted from US tariffs
Youngstown council forwards fracking-ban initiative to election board
Youngstown council forwards fracking-ban initiative to election board
UPDATE | Mohip touts record; ADC won't discuss Boulder candidacy
CEO Mohip says he has put 'strong foundation' in place for city schools
Man accused of Oscar theft will fight felony charge
Man accused of Oscar theft will fight felony charge
Kurt Franck named president of The Blade newspaper in Toledo
Kurt Franck named president of The Blade newspaper in Toledo
NYPD: We have considerable evidence in Weinstein rape case
NYPD: We have considerable evidence in Weinstein rape case
Pennsylvania vote to test labor's strength and loyalty
Pennsylvania vote to test labor's strength and loyalty
Bond set at $1M for suspect in Saturday shooting death
Bond set at $1M for suspect in Saturday shooting death
EPA, Justice Department order reduced emissions from East Liverpool facility
EPA, Justice Department order reduced emissions from East Liverpool facility
Former Niles auditor takes plea, will testify against ex-Mayor Infante
Former Niles auditor takes plea, will testify against ex-Mayor Infante
Third member quits Youngstown Academic Distress Commission
Third member quits Youngstown Academic Distress Commission
Boy, 16, struck by train killed in East Palestine
Police: Boy, 16, struck by train killed in East Palestine
Police and victim's father testify in Austin Burke trial today
Police and victim's father testify in Austin Burke trial today
Another snowstorm hits the Northeast, threatens more outages
Another snowstorm hits the Northeast, threatens more outages
New Middletown police seek runaway Mandy Constable
New Middletown police seek runaway Mandy Constable
Porn star sues to clarify record on Trump affair
Lawyer: Porn star sues to clarify record on Trump affair
Handel's seeks split with rogue franchisee
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt wants a federal court here to prevent a California franchisee from going rogue.
Foundation provides 'Day of Joy' for Akron Children's patients
BOARDMAN Given three frosting options, Yousef Wilson couldn’t choose just one.
When your child is a cyberbully
Learning that your kid is a victim of cyberbullying may leave you feeling helpless and defensive.
YSO strings concert at Ford
If You Go What: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: Ford Family Recital
Hopewell premieres two short plays
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Hopewell Theatre unveiled its annual
SVSM weathers West Branch’s hot start in upset victory
The Warriors scored the game’s first 12 points, but couldn’t keep the lead.
Fight the legislation
The Rev. Kenneth Simon said defeating the CEO is not the goal – defeating House Bill 70 is
State legislators from the Mahoning Valley were disappointed with the governor’s State of the State address
They said the governor didn’t provide any substance during his speech
Cavaliers’ Love opens up about mental health
Kevin Love says he was stricken with anxiety Nov. 5 during a home game against the Atlanta Hawks
Mogadore boys hold off Campbell
The sixth-seeded Red Devils were one of the toughest teams to eliminate at Salem.
QB derby injects urgency into spring practice for Buckeyes
Dwayne Haskins Jr. has to be the favorite to replace four-year starter J.T. Barrett.
Baad finish ends Eagles’ season
Anthony Baad scored on a layup as the buzzer sounded.
Mohip may leave to Boulder
Another Youngstown City Schools leader may be leaving just days after two Academic Distress Commission members’ resignations
Teens’ testimony in Austin Burke murder trial likely left jurors bewildered
Teens’ testimony in Austin Burke murder trial likely left jurors bewildered
Math Night gives a look at learning
POLAND First-graders at Poland Union Elementary and their parents spent an extra two hours at school Tuesday evening eating pizza and completing math problems during the school’s Family Math Night.
Father charged in death of daughter
Associated Press NEWARK, Ohio Authorities said an Ohio man whose 3-month-old daughter was found
Beat winter blues with a little help from vitamin D
Family Features Staying indoors and wrapping up in a blanket is one way to avoid winter’s frigid
March is the month of the NCAA basketball tourney, a.k.a., March Madness. To illustrate the impact
March is the month of the NCAA basketball tourney, a.k.a., March Madness. To illustrate the impact
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Tuesday’s College Basketball games at a glance
MEN HORIZON LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Wright State 74, Cleveland State 57 DETROIT Grant
Kim Jong Un gets new image after S. Korea meeting: statesman
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un grins, just on the verge of
METRO DIGEST || Teenager found
Teenager found GIRARD The Girard Police Department reported early Tuesday evening they found
MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS FROM TUESDAY
BOYS BASKETBALL Division IV Orwell Bristol 65, Windham 51 ORWELL Bryan Gabrielson scored 24
President should implement steel and aluminum tariffs
Editorial: One of the most fiery and contentious battles of the presidency of Donald J. Trump has exploded over
Bake a festive brunch spread for Easter
Family Features Easter is a time meant to be spent creating memories with loved ones. Even when
It’s ‘do or die’ on gun control
Opinion: By Mitchell Zimmerman OtherWords After the massacre of kindergartners at Sandy Hook Elementary
Elections board rules write-in candidate ineligible
He was already disqualified as a candidate on the primary ballot
Simple bacon, lettuce, tomato turkey appetizer ideas
BLT Turkey Meatball Skewer www.honeysucklewhite.com Servings: 24 Prep Time: 8 minutes Total
Cookbook Corner | Alabama Caviar
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Seafood great for dinner during lent
mccormick.com Give up flavor during Lent? No way! Fish tacos to shrimp scampi, baked salmon to
Alert cop finds stolen during arrest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police Chief Robin Lees credited an officer’s hunch Monday for taking a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Crestview school board, 4 p.m., policy committee, superintendent’s office, 44100
Senate closer to passing bill to ease bank safeguards
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday to roll back some of the
Quarter Pounder gets fresh Mc-makeover
Associated Press NEW YORK The Quarter Pounder is getting a fresh makeover. McDonald’s said
Boardman community leaders raising money for safety-services memorial
Memorial will be built at new Boardman fire station
Reinvention plan on Target, but at a cost
Associated Press NEW YORK Target is increasing the minimum hourly pay to $12 starting this
ohio Kasich delivers ‘odd’ State of the State
Associated Press WESTERVILLE, Ohio In a State of the State speech infused with philosophy,
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 7
Today is Wednesday, March 7, the 66th day of 2018. There are 299 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BUSINESS DIGEST || 9th JA Titan Business Challenge set for Thursday
9th JA Titan Business Challenge set for Thursday YOUNGSTOWN Junior Achievement of Mahoning
WORLD DIGEST || W.Va. teachers cheer pay hike deal to end walkout
W.Va. teachers cheer pay hike deal to end walkout CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia’s striking
Trump resists GOP pressure on tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Warning of economic fallout, congressional Republicans and industry
Mahoning County’s black infant mortality rate in 2016 was 16.9 per 1,000 live births
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A forum Friday will discuss strategies on how men can work together and
Justice Dept. suing Calif.
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration is suing to block California laws that
Lawmakers seek new special counsel to probe DOJ ‘bias’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Republican House committee chairmen are calling for a new
Oddly enough
Oddly enough California college drops ‘Trump’ from impeachment class name SAN DIEGO San Diego
YOUNGSTOWN city SCHOOLs LEADERS
YOUNGSTOWN city SCHOOLs LEADERS Through the years Woodrow Zinser: 1967-70 Richard F.
newsmakers
newsmakers Manicurist accuses Steve Wynn of sexual misconduct in suit LAS VEGAS A woman who
Trump adviser departs after trade dispute
Associated Press WASHINGTON Top economic adviser Gary Cohn is leaving the White House after
Rural King purchases Trumbull Plaza
The recent purchase of Trumbull Plaza for $1.8 million by Rural King Supply is “great” for the city, a city official says.
Steelers place franchise tag on Bell again
Le’Veon Bell keeps saying he wants to stay with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Washington state bans bump stocks
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. Spurred by last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas, Washington on
White nationalist to drop lawsuit against Ohio State
Associated Press CINCINNATI A new attorney for white nationalist Richard Spencer’s campus tour
You are being denied due process
Opinion: WASHINGTON The notion of due process has been much in the news, thanks to President Donald Trump,
Food & Nutrition Education Program
Food & Nutrition Education Program YOUNGSTOWN Taft Promise Neighborhood will present its
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