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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sessions fires ex-FBI Deputy Director McCabe, 2 days before retirement
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Friday night that he was firing former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, a longtime and frequent target of President Donald Trump’s anger, just two days before his scheduled retirement date.
Finamore to resign as Liberty law director at trustees' request
Mark Finamore, Liberty Township law director, plans to resign from his position Monday per the request of two trustees.
State officials believe all safety rules followed in I-680 fatal crash
State officials say they think all safety procedures were followed Thursday after a worker who was part of a brush-clearing crew on Interstate 680 was killed after he was hit by an SUV.
Mohip finalist for another job – in Fargo
Youngstown schools CEO Krish is one of four finalists for the superintendent's job in the Fargo (N.D.) School District, a news outlet there is reporting.
Youngstown to install signs designating parking, points of interest
The city signed a $40,425 contract with an Akron company to provide wayfinding signs to help people better navigate downtown and the surrounding areas.
Niles financial records now up to date
Niles has complied with a state order to reconcile its financial records and is up to date for the first time in several months, according to interim Treasurer Steve Telego.
Ex-Craig Beach chief pleads to child porn crime
Former Craig Beach chief pleads guilty in federal court
Treasurer: Niles books reconciled through February
Treasurer: Niles books reconciled through February
Vatican convicts ex-Guam archbishop accused of abuse
Vatican convicts ex-Guam archbishop accused of abuse
Tim Ryan introduces bipartisan $800M bill to fight drug, opioid abuse
Tim Ryan introduces bipartisan $800M bill to fight drug, opioid abuse
Attorney for porn star says she faced physical threats
Attorney for porn star says she faced physical threats
Ohio Parole Board recommends condemned killer be spared
Ohio Parole Board recommends condemned killer be spared
Ohio man ends eating at Chipotle streak after 500 days
Ohio man ends eating at Chipotle streak after 500 days
Joe Maxx coffee shop moving to another downtown spot
Joe Maxx coffee shop moving to another downtown spot
Ohio judge declares 3 pursuing compensation as wrongly imprisoned
Ohio judge declares 3 pursuing compensation as wrongly imprisoned
Dairy Queen locations to host free cone day
Dairy Queen locations throughout the Mahoning Valley will offer guests a free small cone Tuesday
$20M Democratic ad buy targets 4 states key to redistricting
$20M Democratic ad buy targets 4 states key to redistricting
UK calls death of Russian businessman Glushkov a homicide
UK calls death of Russian businessman Glushkov a homicide
Court backs Texas activist who challenged county gun ban
Court backs Texas activist who challenged county gun ban
Veteran New York Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter dies
Veteran New York Democratic Rep. Louise Slaughter dies
Senator responds to pet death; critics want action on guns
Senator responds to pet death; critics want action on guns
Sen. Jeff Flake eyes 2020 primary challenge to stop Trump
Sen. Jeff Flake eyes 2020 primary challenge to stop Trump
Reminder: Mahoning County OVI checkpoint is this weekend
Reminder: Mahoning County OVI checkpoint is this weekend
Man wounded at Youngstown North Side nightclub parking lot
Man wounded at Youngstown North Side nightclub parking lot
Warren man gets 4-year prison term for Austintown robbery
Warren man gets 4-year prison term for Austintown robbery
Snowboarder dies from injuries suffered in fall at Pa. resort
Snowboarder dies from injuries suffered in fall at Pa. resort
Interfaith leaders, youths to push for assault rifle ban
Interfaith leaders, youths to push for assault rifle ban
I-680 fatal update: Police say alcohol not a factor
I-680 fatal update: Police say alcohol not a factor
Ohio student suspended for staying in class during walkouts
Ohio student suspended for staying in class during walkouts
Ohio to appeal in fight over Down syndrome ban on abortions
Ohio to appeal in fight over Down syndrome ban on abortions
Fallen bridge: 'Stress test' preceded collapse that killed 6
Fallen bridge: 'Stress test' preceded collapse that killed 6
Keith Urban will return to Covelli
EMBARGOED: 6 A.M., MARCH 16 Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will return to Covelli Centre on Oct. 24 with his Graffiti U world tour.
Claudia Hoerig agrees to push trial date back to Sept. 17
Her attorneys, however, will continue to argue that charges should be dismissed.
Radio stations to stay on air amid iHeart’s bankruptcy
IHeartMedia, one of the world’s largest radio companies and the operator of six stations in the Youngstown market, has filed for bankruptcy.
Mercy Health — Youngstown to acquire Prima
Mercy Health — Youngstown plans to acquire Prima Health Care by the third quarter of this year.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the
Prosecutor asks judge to allow advance testimony in Ralph Infante case
About 30 people received subpoenas to testify the last time it appeared the Ralph Infante public-corruption case was soon to go to trial, but prosecutors want to be prepared
Moschella out as girls coach for Columbiana
Columbiana girls’ basketball coach Ron Moschella will not return for the 2018-19 season.
HIGH SCHOOLS
high schools BOYS BASKETBALL SUMMARY DIVISION II VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH 74, LAKEVIEW 59
‘Love, Simon’ delivers a fresh take on first love
‘Love, Simon’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual
With Alicia Vikander, ‘Tomb Raider’ kicks butt
‘Tomb raider’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Credits: Directed by Roar Uthaug; cast
Chamber touts 2017 accomplishments at meeting, 25th anniversary
At its annual meeting on Thursday at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center, the chamber discussed what was accomplished in 2017 and highlighted what’s to come during its anniversary year this year.
City schools’ parents target homelessness
Providing resources to parents was the goal of Youngstown City Schools Thursday morning’s Parent-Community meeting
Warren man charged in courthouse scuffle with deputies
Daquan R. Owens, 18, of Oak Street Southwest will be arraigned today in Warren Municipal Court on three charges in a Tuesday-morning scuffle with deputies in the Trumbull County Courthouse.
Liberty Youth Recreation Impact Center unveiled Thursday
The old Liberty High School gymnasium on Church Hill-Hubbard Road will now serve as a youth recreation center and for community wellness programs.
Campbell community night draws more than 400 students, teachers
Campbell K-7 school students went head-to-head with teachers, community members and law-enforcement personnel on the basketball court during the district’s quarterly community night.
Newton Falls man convicted of dogs running at large
Newton Falls man convicted of dogs running at large
SUV strikes ODOT worker clearing brush on I-680
This wreckage resulted Thursday under the Market Street bridge spanning Interstate 680 after a worker with the Ohio Department of Transportation was killed when an SUV struck a piece of equipment. Police blocked off a portion of the Interstate for a time.
COSI teaches AES students about ecology
The Austintown Elementary School welcomed a presentation from COSI Columbus from March 7-9 to teach the students about ecology.
CHC celebrates Dr. Seuss
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School celebrated its annual Right
Mr. and Mrs. Fakner celebrate golden jubilee
campbell Mr. and Mrs. Steve Fakner of Campbell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a
STATE DIGEST || Ohio lawmaker: Let 18-year-olds carry guns in schools
Ohio lawmaker: Let 18-year-olds carry guns in schools DAYTON An Ohio state lawmaker says law-
Annual Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day Cleanup seeks groups to participate
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, groups are needed
Annual Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day Cleanup seeks participatants
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, groups are needed
Annual Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day Cleanup seeks groups to participate
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, groups are needed
Cadle-Kakavros wedding planned for mid-July
austintown Lynette Cadle of Austintown is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Anne Marie
BHS orchestra set to rock with Project Mayhem concert
The Boardman High School orchestra will combine their traditional string sounds with electric rock ‘n’ roll for the Project Mayhem concert at 7 p.m. on March 23 in the Boardman Performing Arts Center.
Annual Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day Cleanup is seeking groups to participate
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, groups are needed
Get real about school safety
Opinion: By Karen Dolan OtherWords Can we get real about school safety? Since the tragic shooting at
Donald Trump Jr.’s wife files for divorce
Donald Trump Jr.’s wife files for divorce NEW YORK Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump,
Zoppe circus is coming to fairgrounds
Staff report CANFIELD The Zoppe Family Circus is returning to the Canfield Fairgrounds May 16-20
Poland Community Briefs
Holy Family meeting to be March 19 The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on March 19 at 11:30
Crews frantically seek survivors after collapse of bridge kills 4
Associated Press MIAMI A pedestrian bridge that was under construction collapsed onto a busy
AP: Widespread action on gun control in the states is unlikely
Associated Press IOWA CITY, IOWA The campaign for tighter gun laws that inspired unprecedented
Mary Bourque, Mr. Matzye plan April rite
LAFAYETTE, LA. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Bourque Jr., of Lafayette, La., are announcing the engagement
Leaders should not give up on SMAR2T investment in Youngstown and Valley
Editorial: We can easily under- stand why stakeholders in a planned $20 million urban renewal project in
POLICE BLOTTER
March 1 Arrest: Authorities responded to a report of a wanted person at a Tiffany Boulevard motel,
Trump’s companies cooperate with probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s company said Thursday that it has been
SPORTS DIGEST || YMUA to hold baseball, softball meetings
YMUA to hold baseball, softball meetings YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metro Umpire Association will
Austintown Community Briefs
Local DQ has Easter event The Austintown Dairy Queen, located at 146 N. Canfield Niles Road in
Family night with STEAM at Glenwood Jr. High
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Glenwood Junior High School hosted a Family STEAM Night on
GOP governor hopeful Taylor attacks DeWine
Associated Press COLUMBUS Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor’s gubernatorial campaign has launched a website
METRO DIGEST || Woman faces sex solicitation charges
Woman faces sex solicitation charges AUSTINTOWN A Barberton woman faces charges of soliciting
Foundation inducts five into community Hall of Fame
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Growth Foundation had their Hall of Fame
BUSINESS DIGEST || New entities file
New entities file COLUMBUS Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Thursday announced 9,634 new
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
METRO DIGEST || Oil City man arrested on drug charges
Oil City man arrested on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN Reports said an Oil City, Pa., man was booked
GOP should welcome debate on disciplining students of color, ‘school-to-prison pipeline’ issue
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication On CBS’s “60 Minutes” Sunday night, Lesley Stahl asked
Lakeview provides early scare
VASJ comes on strong for 15-point victory over Bulldogs in Canton Civic Center regional semifinal
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Earth Wind & Fire, 7:30 p.m.: Tickets are scarce for the funky
The commissioners say some Mahoning County people will be hired for the project
Mahoning commissioners throw support behind proposed distribution center
Two Boardman men indicted for child rape
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted two in Struthers from weekend meth bust and 19 others
Ex-Y’town muni court judge Luke Levy dies in Florida
Levy is descibed as a “distinguished old-school judge who believed in the dignity of the court and
Annual BHS Jazz Fest to feature Roger Ingram
The 18th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will take place on March 27 at 6:45 p.m. in the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1246.940.37 Aqua America, .71
Airline hiring surge boosts interest in aspiring pilots
Associated Press DALLAS Major U.S. airlines are hiring pilots at a rate not seen since before
Rivals come together to help St. Christine
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com St. Christine School reopened on Jan. 25 with the help of
Without Toys ‘R’ Us, 30K jobs, ripples will be felt
Associated Press NEW YORK The demise of Toys “R” Us will have a ripple effect on everything from
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Luncheon Speaker Series will present Joy Schroeder,
US gets tougher on Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON In its toughest challenge to Russia to date, the Trump
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 16
Today is Friday, March 16, the 75th day of 2018. There are 290 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Author, screen writer to lecture
Staff report WARREN Denise Kiernan, author of “The Last Castle, will give a presentation at
NBA roundup
NBA roundup Thursday’s games Raptors 106, Pacers 99 INDIANAPOLIS DeMar DeRozan scored 24
ncaa roundup Thursday’s other tournament games
MIDWEST REGION Rhode Island 83, Oklahoma 78, OT PITTSBURGH E.C. Matthews hit the go-ahead
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Woman unearths Tenn. man’s long-lost class ring MOBILE, Ala. Five decades after
Rotary Club to host pancake breakfast
Rotary Club to host pancake breakfast BOARDMAN The Rotary Club of Boardman will host its 36th
Poland high school entertains at winter concert
The Poland Seminary High School had their winter concert in the school’s auditorium on Feb. 27.
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for March 19 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
POLICE BLOTTER
March 1 Deception: A doctor’s signature was reportedly forged on several prescriptions that were
Fathers and daughters dance at West Boulevard Elementary
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com West Boulevard Elementary School hosted a Father Daughter
Crowd brings teddy bears for story
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Springfield Capital Campaign Committee had a special
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Noday celebrate 60th anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Noday of Canfield recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
Join the 13th annual “Celebration of Scouting” breakfast
The public is invited to the Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s
Ursuline Center shows community love
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Ursuline Center hosted its eleventh annual Valentine’s
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman Schools to host “State of the Schools” community meeting The Boardman School District
Swim team members honored with walk-through
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In keeping with the Canfield High School tradition to honor
Mill Creek MetroParks Earth Day Cleanup seeks groups to participate
With more than 40 locations in the Mill Creek MetroParks system needing attention, groups are needed
Canfield Wrestling Club successful in February
In February, Canfield Wrestling Club celebrated its novice wrestlers with its medals tournament.
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
Canfield Community Concert Band presents concert to benefit operation blessing
The Canfield Community Concert Band will present a benefit performance for Operation Blessing at 3
Union starts Relay for Life campaign
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Union Elementary School began their Relay for Life
Brookdale residents spread kindness
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Brookdale Senior Living Solutions celebrated Random Acts of
Hilltop students celebrate STEM Week
Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in STEM Week at the school March 5-9.
Poland swimmers brake records at Sectionals and Districts
On Feb. 9, the Poland swim team competed at Sectionals with 13 swimmers; 11 went on to compete at
Go Baby Go build takes place at MCCTC
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The third annual Go Baby Go build took place at the Mahoning
Stadium rolls out red carpet for students
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary celebrated their students’
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