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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Covelli Centre surplus drops
YOUNGSTOWN The Covelli Centre finished 2017 with a $2,247 operating surplus – its smallest since it stopped losing money in 2008. Separate from those funds, the facility made $165,872 for the city in a 5.5 percent admission tax.
Pa. lawmaker gets restraining order against another lawmaker
Pa. lawmaker gets restraining order against another lawmaker
Cordray isn’t looking for state Dems to endorse in his gubernatorial race
Cordray isn’t looking for state Dems to endorse in his gubernatorial race
Black men challenged to combat high infant mortality
Black men challenged to combat high infant mortality
California man gets prison for $1M in tax refund fraud
California man gets prison for $1M in tax refund fraud
Cops: Missing girl changed paperwork to list man as stepdad
Cops: Missing girl changed paperwork to list man as stepdad
Trail of manure spilled over 10-mile stretch of highway
Trail of manure spilled over 10-mile stretch of highway
Pennsylvania’s lucky streak ends in bids for mini-casinos
Pennsylvania’s lucky streak ends in bids for mini-casinos
UPDATE | Austin Burke guilty in Brandon Sample aggravated murder
Burke lawyers decide to call no witnesses as trial testimony wraps up
Florida governor signs gun restrictions 3 weeks after attack
Florida governor signs gun restrictions 3 weeks after attack
West Virginia Senate OKs work requirement for food stamps
West Virginia Senate OKs work requirement for food stamps
Gunman takes hostages at party at largest US veterans home in Calif.
Gunman takes hostages at party at largest US veterans home in Calif.
‘Pharma Bro’ tearfully apologizes, then sentenced to prison
‘Pharma Bro’ tearfully apologizes, then sentenced to prison
Partnership misses out on $10M infrastructure grant
Partnership misses out on $10M infrastructure grant
Mahoning County High School gets state auditor award
Mahoning County High School gets state auditor award
MCCTC students plan race to benefit local food banks
MCCTC students plan race to benefit local food banks
Trumbull coroner says 133 people died from accidental overdose deaths in 2017
Trumbull coroner says 133 people died from accidental overdose deaths in 2017
Two people wanted on murder charges from Michigan are jailed
Two people wanted on murder charges from Michigan are in the Mahoning County jail
Ursuline's Harris D-II All-Inland District Player of the Year
The All-Northeast Inland District basketball teams were released today.
Students from YCSD high schools to participate in March 14 walkout
Students from YCSD high schools to participate in March 14 walkout
AP Analysis: NRA gave $7.3 million to hundreds of schools
AP Analysis: NRA gave $7.3 million to hundreds of schools
HomeGoods confirms deal for potential purchase of 290 acres in Lordstown
HomeGoods confirms deal for potential purchase of 290 acres in Lordstown
Traylor carries Struthers into district final
Kevin Traylor scored 19 points, including the last 11 of the game for Struthers.
Aldridge named A-10 Co-Player of Year
Peyton Aldridge, a LaBrae graduate, leads the Atlantic 10 in scoring with 21.3 points per game.
Despite A-list cast, Disney film is a cluttered, dizzying jumble
While the faults of this film decidedly do not make it stronger, maybe its well-meaning spirit will be enough to appeal to a new generation of Meg Murry fans.
Teacher takes home film contest top prize
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN David Hight Sr. of Youngstown is the top prize winner of The
Lisbon’s emotional run ends in regional semifinal
The Blue Devils went scoreless in the second quarter.
School administrator to speak at Westminster
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Eight-time All-American swimmer and secondary school
Zallow hurles into national spotlight tonight
Youngstown State sprinter Chad Zallow has become comfortable competing against some of the top runners in the country.
Fitch bowling teams in D-I state tournaments this weekend
The Austintown Fitch boys and girls teams, along with Boardman senior Ben Burkey will represent the area.
Columbiana County Court magistrate expected to be named to court of appeals
She was the only person to apply for the open seat
Robotics teams fare well at competition
BOARDMAN Glenwood Junior High and Boardman High schools were both successful at the North East Ohio Robotics Education competition this week at Youngstown State Universit
STEM students’ rover paddles through NASA competition
MCCTC academy advances one team in Rover Project
Boardman Community Briefs
Join Reader’s Choice book club On March 12 from 7-8 p.m. at the Bordman library, join the book
Mississippi close to having most-restrictive abortion law
Associated Press JACKSON, MISS. Mississippi lawmakers Thursday passed what would be the nation’s
Today
Today vDavidson vs. Saint Louis-GW winner at Capitol One Arena, Washington. Tip-off at 8:30p.m.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 72 in
NHS service project benefits children
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors Amanda Petro and Amanda Blanco
Sting operation leads to six-month sentence for 68-year-old man
A Carroll County man solicited sex from an officer who posed as a 15-year-old girl online
Philosophy and theology upstage Ohio themes in State of the State
Opinion: Before delivering it, Gov. John Kasich said his final State of the State address would be “odd” and
Second chance: Kipnis swinging after rocky ’17
Jason Kipnis was warned the day would come when his body betrayed him.
Workers enjoying pay gain
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons A new Center for Migration Studies (CMS) report showed that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1247.45-0.43 Aqua America, .71
Campbell’s successful formula to fight blight
Editorial: Much like its immediate neighbor to its west, the city of Campbell has been through the wringer
BUSINESS DIGEST || Interested in site
Interested in site LORDSTOWN TJX Companies Inc. is interested in building a warehousing and
Trump to meet with Kim by May
No American president has ever met with a North Korea leader Associated Press WASHINGTON After
Judge: Confessed killer seeking release will first be evaluated
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press TOLEDO A man who confessed killing three people with his
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman Victoria Smith and Harry Koziorynski, North Jackson, boy, March 7.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Porgy and Bess,” 8 p.m.: The Gershwins’ great American opera,
Special return: Cribbs re-joining Browns as intern
Josh Cribbs has pulled off another stunning return.
Study: False stories travel faster than truth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Twitter loves lies. A new study finds that false information on the
Events echo #MeToo movement
Demonstrators mark International Women’s Day By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer A 24-hour
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
The grand jury Thursday also indicted these people on these charges: James Washington, 31, Halleck
KSU plans to spend $1B on 10-year makeover of campus
Associated Press KENT Kent State University trustees have approved a plan to spend more than $1
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Trump orders tariffs
The president said he would exempt Canada and Mexico while negotiating for changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Northeast tries to dig out, power up after latest storm
Associated Press HARTFORD, CONN. Residents in the Northeast dug out from as much as 2 feet of
SPORTS digest || Report: YSU to play Michigan State in 2021
Report: YSU to play Michigan State in 2021 YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State is reportedly renewing
Two men facing drug charges in Warren raids
Charges to be filed later for two more suspects, police say
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Campbell water rates likely to increase as city tries to balance budget
Campbell tries to balance budget, will raise water rates
Fla. governor won’t say whether he’ll sign gun bill
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, FLA. Three weeks after the Parkland high-school shooting, Florida
Ex-Trump official pleads not guilty to charges
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, VA. President Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman will face
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, 8 a.m., training meeting, library/media center, 52
NCAA COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL Thursday’s tournament games
No. 1 Virginia 75 Louisville 58 NEW YORK Kyle Guy and No. 1 Virginia looked like healthy
METRO DIGEST || Arrested in retail thefts
Arrested in retail thefts BOARDMAN Township police arrested a woman wanted in five retail
SCHOOL SECURITY | Safety meetings set
Local school districts will host meetings to discuss safety in light of a string of lockdowns.
Bones found in 1940 seem to be Amelia Earhart’s, study says
Associated Press NEW YORK Bones found in 1940 on a western Pacific Ocean island were quite
Mr. and Mrs. Blascak celebrate 60th anniversary
austintown Mr. and Mrs. William Blascak recently observed their 60th wedding anniversary at a
Starrs celebrate 70th anniversary with family
Columbiana Michael and Irene Starr celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary by sharing a private
Canfield bands well represented at state music education conference
The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) hosted its annual Professional Development Conference
Poland Union Elementary School sees strides with new math program
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Teachers at Poland Union Elementary School notice a
Varsity basketball players host Courtside Cardinals
The Canfield High School varsity basketball players invited the Courtside Cardinals to a court-side open house on Feb. 26.
Austintown Community Briefs
Get connected with digital media at your library Would you like to learn how to download free
Ribbon cutting at the new Michael Kusalaba library
The Public Library of Mahoning County had a dedication ceremony for the Michael Kusalaba library on Mahoning Avenue on Feb. 24.
Short-term host family opportunities available
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
Families visit Oz at library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library had an event on Feb. 10 centered
Meredith Dotson, Cole Budinsky plan May vows
POLAND Charles and Celeste Budinsky of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Dr. Cole
POLICE BLOTTER
Feb. 22 Assault: A Moyer Avenue woman alleged her landlord had made lewd remarks to her, then
Children craft flying gizmos
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library taught children how to create
Feb. 22
Feb. 22 Arrest: Police on West Main Street charged Raymond Cunningham, 29, of Alliance with having
Students play and craft on Valentine’s Day
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School had their Valentine’s Day
Boardman orchestra program reigns superior
The Boardman orchestras once again made history for the Boardman Orchestra program and Boardman High School by bringing home superior (I) ratings for both symphony and chamber orchestra ensembles at the Ohio Music Education Association State Orchestra Adjudicated Event at Granville High School this past Feb. 23.
Canfield Community Briefs
Stephen King book club to be March 13 Enjoy the master of suspense? Join the Canfield library on
Dobbins Elementary students make abstract art
Dobbins Elementary School invited representatives from the Butler Institute of American Art to the school on Feb. 23 to teach an art class.
POLICE BLOTTER
Feb. 23 Arrest: Campbell authorities handed George N. Chalfant of Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, to
Poland Community Briefs
Make a spring bookmark Learn to make a bead-embellished bookmark in a pretty springtime theme at
Brittany Rothbauer | Andrew Whitmer
YOUNGSTOWN Brittany Rothbauer and Andrew Whitmer, both of Boardman, exchanged marriage vows July
Fitch concert straight from Broadway
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austntown Fitch Concert Choir had their annual Cabaret in the
Short-term host family opportunities available
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull County families will have the opportunity to welcome a young
Leadership program benefits elementary students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Students of Boardman High School visited Market Street
TRUMBULL COUNTY Matas’ backing out of administrator job causes delay in COG’s official formation
The Trumbull County Council of Governments will choose an executive director at an upcoming meeting
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