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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
U.S. Marshals say Hoerig confessed killing husband
Documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday in advance of a hearing today in the Claudia Hoerig aggravated-murder case say Hoerig confessed in January that she killed her husband, Karl, in their Newton Falls home in 2007.
For Pi Day, Austintown Middle School beccame Mathopolis
Mike Sauner knew what he was having for lunch Wednesday: pie.
Struthers general fund up nearly $500K for 2018
The city of Struthers’s general fund will increase by nearly $500,000 for the 2018 fiscal year.
YSU hires former Tressel colleague for new advisory post
Youngstown State University Board of Trustees’ university affairs committee has approved the selection of Mike Sherman to serve in the newly created position of special assistant to the president.
Mother, daughter accused of stealing $1.2 million from employer
Mother, daughter accused of stealing $1.2 million from employer
Toys R Us said to be planning to liquidate its US operations
Toys R Us said to be planning to liquidate its US operations
Judge blocks Ohio ban on abortions due to Down syndrome
Judge blocks Ohio ban on abortions due to Down syndrome
6 US soldiers in mountain warfare training hit by avalanche
6 US soldiers in mountain warfare training hit by avalanche
Ford recalls almost 1.4M cars; steering wheel can come loose
Ford recalls almost 1.4M cars; steering wheel can come loose
Police look for robber of Home Savings at McCartney Road
Police look for robber of Home Savings at McCartney Road
Parents of slain Democratic staffer sue Fox News over story
Parents of slain Democratic staffer sue Fox News over story
Court documents indicate Hoerig confessed to 2007 killing
Court documents indicate Hoerig confessed to 2007 killing
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown Township
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown Township
FedEx investing $1 billion to modernize Tennessee hub
FedEx investing $1 billion to modernize Tennessee hub
UPDATE: SCHOOL WALKOUT | 'Enough is enough': US students stage walkouts against guns
Students walk out nationwide protesting gun violence
FBI doubling number of supervisors at call centers
FBI doubling number of supervisors at call centers
US Sen. Rubio: Keep daylight saving time year round
US Sen. Rubio: Keep daylight saving time year round
Lawsuits accuse automakers of faulty air bags, recall delays
Lawsuits accuse automakers of faulty air bags, recall delays
Family that found 7 baseball cards worth millions finds 8th
Family that found 7 baseball cards worth millions finds 8th
Brown introduces legislation to keep call center jobs in the U.S.
Brown introduces legislation to keep call center jobs in the U.S.
YSU to hire special assistant to President Tressel
YSU to hire special assistant to President Tressel
Man cited after marijuana found in his backpack at school
Man cited after marijuana foun in his backpack at school
Defense: Exclude suspect’s comments at Ohio trial for fatal fires
Defense: Exclude suspect’s comments at Ohio trial for fatal fires
UPDATE | Hawking defied ALS to become pre-eminent physicist
Hawking defied ALS to become pre-eminent physicist
Firefighters at scene of Hammaker Street apartment fire
Firefighters at scene of Hammaker Street apartment fire
SCHOOL WALKOUT | Area students protest gun violence
YSU, Chaney, Hubbard students protest gun violence
Lamb adds to slim lead over GOP candidate in Pa. House race
Lamb adds to slim lead over GOP candidate in Pa. House race
AP: Browns expected to sign free agent RB Carlos Hyde
Browns expected to sign free agent RB Carlos Hyde
Senate confirmation fights ahead on Trump's State, CIA picks
Senate confirmation fights ahead on Trump's State, CIA picks
February retail sales fall 0.1 pct; auto, gas purchases fade
February retail sales fall 0.1 pct; auto, gas purchases fade
Musician, philanthropist to speak at YSU commencement
Musician, philanthropist to speak at YSU commencement
Check Vindy.com for live streaming of school walkouts
Check Vindy.com for live streaming of school walkouts
Snow causes 81-vehicle Ohio highway pileup; no serious injuries
Snow causes 81-vehicle Ohio highway pileup; no serious injuries
Cleanup, power restoration begin after 3rd nor'easter
Cleanup, power restoration begin after 3rd nor'easter
UPDATE: Lamb declaring victory in close Pa. Congressional race
Democrat Conor Lamb is declaring victory in the southwestern Pennsylvania congressional election that is rocking the political landscape ahead of the November midterm elections.
LaBrae ready for first regional in 5 years
The LaBrae High School boys basketball team practiced on Tuesday just like it was any other week — same drills, same work ethic and same practice time.
Valley schools differ in plans for national school walkout
Numerous Valley schools will honor the Parkland, Fla., mass shooting victims with 17-minute observances starting at 10 a.m.
Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking dead at 76
Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across time and space though his body was paralyzed by disease, has died, a family spokesman said.
Columbiana school board hears from public on arming teachers
Residents were split on the issue of arming teachers during a public hearing Tuesday evening.
Airline interested in providing service to Youngstown-Warren
Ashley Air LLC has submitted a proposal to offer services to the leisure destinations Allegiant Air ended this year.
Y'town schools commends Officer Russo for safety work
The district superintendant also recognized the chief of transportation.
Tuesday’s HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline High School junior basketball player Dayshanette Harris was named First
Mahoning elections board rejects anti-fracking initiative
Backers of the proposal say they’ll go to Ohio Supreme Court, again.
Boardman woman gets 18 months for $281k theft
The woman stole $281,000 from Don Shurry, who owns State Alarm, over a three-year period.
GREAT VINO VALUES - Fine quality wine in the valley
Value is a term that is tossed around freely in the wine world these days, maybe a little too
Oscar, Grammy award telecasts see ratings plummet
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK After Nielsen’s brutal morning-after report cards for
Is Reddit the savior of social media?
I had a dark social media time period for about two months last year. Fed up with the negativity and
Boardman man robbed after internet setup to buy cellphone
The victim was robbed when he met the seller at a home on the South Side of Youngstown.
Herb Washington sells four area McDonald’s restaurants
Washington: I will remain a very intricate part of the Valley
Trumbull commissioners expect to approve $47.3 million budget today
Trumbull commissioners expect to approve $47.3 million budget today
Snow, speed contribute to series of I-76 accidents
State troopers with the Canfield Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol examine the wreckage of an SUV, which was one of several vehicles involved in accidents Tuesday on Interstate 76 West on the Meander Reservoir bridge. The road was closed for several hours to clean up the site.
Fun for St. Patrick’s Day
Family Features Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a chance to enjoy Irish heritage with
Mothers should decide about Down syndrome pregnancies
Opinion: WASHINGTON There is a new push in anti-abortion circles to pass state laws aimed at barring women
Democrats, including state Sen. Joe Schiavoni, introduce bill to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour
‘Raising the minimum wage is good for our economy,’ Schiavoni says
Valley should rally behind TJX center for Lordstown
Editorial: With OUR unemploymenT rate hovering among the highest in Ohio and the nation and with our base of
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “God’s Plan”:
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 14
Today is Wednesday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2018. There are 292 days left in the year.
Rex’s exit fails to surprise
Opinion: By Peter Roff Cagle Cartoons Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s exit has been on its way for so
BUSINESS DIGEST || Wick Avenue kudos
Wick Avenue kudos YOUNGSTOWN The American Council of Engineering Excellence recently recognized
Behind Broadcom deal block: rising telecom tensions
Associated Press NEW YORK Behind the U.S. move to block Singapore-based Broadcom’s hostile bid
Amazon recalls portable chargers amid reports of fires and burns
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon is recalling 260,000 AmazonBasics portable chargers after
pennsylvania Race too close to call
Associated Press MT. LEBANON, Pa. A razor’s edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican
Trump views wall designs
Associated Press SAN DIEGO President Donald Trump on Tuesday eagerly inspected eight towering
Bumpy ride ends
Trump dumps Secretary of State Tillerson Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
UK police probe death of another Russian in London
Associated Press LONDON British counterterrorism police on Tuesday took charge of the
President’s assistant removed from job
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s personal assistant was removed from his job
METRO DIGEST || On Vindy Talk Radio
On Vindy Talk Radio YOUNGSTOWN Tom Ruggieri, longtime Boardman High School band director, will
TUESDAY AROUND THE NHL
Senators 7, Lightning 4 TAMPA, FLA. Mike Hoffman scored two goals and six other Ottawa players
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
Valley’s January unemployment rate unchanged
The Mahoning Valley’s nonseasonally unemployment rate was unchanged in January 2018 from January 2017 at 7.9 percent.
METRO DIGEST || Probe clears Struthers judge
Probe clears judge STRUTHERS An investigation into a pair of affidavits alleging drug use and
QUOTABLE JOE THOMAS, Browns left tackle, on his team’s prospects:
“I think the future is really bright. Obviously, [GM] John Dorsey came here for a reason because
Families of 2 Austin package bomb victims knew each other
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Families of two people killed by package bombs left on their
MCESC receives fed funding to help with pregnancies
The $495,00 also will be used to help children at risk for poor birth or developmental outcomes
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, 6:30 p.m., high school, 13910 Mahoning Ave., North
WORLD DIGEST || Stephen Hawking dies, spokesman says
Stephen Hawking dies, spokesman says LONDON Stephen Hawking, whose brilliant mind ranged across
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Throw a shamrockin’ celebration
Family Features It doesn’t take the Luck o’ the Irish to throw a great St. Patrick’s Day party.
Pi Day March 14, celebrate mathematical constant Pi
Pi Day is celebrated March 14th around the world. The Greek letter Pi is the symbol used in
College BASKETBALL
College BASKETBALL Tuesday’s NIT games Oklahoma State 80, FGCU 68 STILLWATER, OKLA. Jeffrey
Police arrest West Side man on gun charges
Robert Varner is prohibited from owning a gun because of a prior felony conviction
Ways to get a good night’s rest
Family Features With nearly one-third of Americans suffering from sleep disturbances, according to
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