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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Y'town BOE members continue blasting Mohip, NAACP snaps back
Youngstown Board of Education convened Tuesday for a special meeting during which members continued to air their grievances about the administration of the district and the performance of schools CEO Krish Mohip.
Hubbard students raise funds for teacher battling stage 4 cancer
Hubbard Elementary School students pulled out all the stops to make their Pennies for Patients fundraiser in April successful.
Teaching major, vet to give YSU commencement addresses Saturday
Two exceptional students will give the student addresses at Youngstown State University’s Saturday commencement ceremonies.
Several statewide candidates attend Mahoning County GOP fete
Several statewide candidates attend Mahoning County GOP fete
Ohio man gets lengthy sentence in death of girlfriend’s son
Ohio man gets lengthy sentence in death of girlfriend’s son
Interim Trumbull coroner now wants to serve out term
Interim Trumbull coroner now wants to serve out term
West's wild words stir again: Kanye calls slavery a 'choice'
West's wild words stir again: Kanye calls slavery a 'choice'
Sean Hannity's battle of sourcing with New York Times
Sean Hannity's battle of sourcing with New York Times
Woman who fatally struck battalion chief gets 64 days in jail
Woman who fatally struck battalion chief gets 64 days in jail
Former Green Bay Packers player shot to death in Alabama
Former Green Bay Packers player shot to death in Alabama
Infante trial bogs down in details about signatures
Infante trial bogs down in details about signatures
Survivor of 10-year Ohio captivity looks ahead in new book
Survivor of 10-year Ohio captivity looks ahead in new book
Man faces charges after school bus driver threatened
Man faces charges after school bus driver threatened
Man gets life prison term in Warren aggravated murder
Man gets life prison term in Warren aggravated murder
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Vindy Poll Now | What's going to end better: The Cavs' next round or the Browns' No. 1 draft pick?
What's going to end better: The Cavs' next round or the Browns' No. 1 draft pick?
Man wanted for drug trafficking since 2007 now in jail
Man wanted for drug trafficking since 2007 now in jail
Witness testifies to Infante's handwriting on gambling pool
Witness testifies to Infante's handwriting on gambling pool
NCAA tourney on deck for Mount Union golfers
Canfield's DeMartino about to finish her collegiate career
Valley songwriter gives free show at downtown restaurant
YOUNGSTOWN Tom Manche will return to his hometown next week to perform at the downtown restaurant owned by deported businessman Amer “Al” Adi Othman, for whom he has written a song.
Constant psychological boosts keep you hooked Deleting Facebook
By S. SHYAM SUNDAR Pennsylvania State University Here we go again: another Facebook controversy,
Nohra meets with parents, NAACP
Liberty school board will not grant consent to native white students who request to enroll in Girard City Schools
Chorus to present patriotic concert
The Stambaugh Chorus and Festival Orchestra will present “Spirit of America,” a concert of uplifting patriotic music, at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Vigil held for boy who police say was killed by brother
Associated Press STREETSBORO Hundreds of people gathered at a memorial for an 11-year-old Ohio
Sprint, T-Mobile have to sell deal to antitrust cops
Associated Press NEW YORK To gain approval for their $26.5 billion merger agreement, T-Mobile
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Paramore: Tuesday on “Late Show
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 1
Today is Tuesday, May 1, the 121st day of 2018. There are 244 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
School-levy renewals in Valley deserve support
Editorial: Many school districts in the Mahoning Valley and throughout Ohio have taken a beating in recent
US Rep. Gowdy aimed to close circle of S. Carolina’s history
Opinion: WASHINGTON Trey Gowdy’s emotions sometimes bubble disconcertingly close to the surface, but unlike
On the rise
Drivers facing most-expensive driving season in years Associated Press LOS ANGELES Get ready
Fed to leave interest rates alone – for now
Hike likely later Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is all but sure to leave
White House delays tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing
BUSINESSSFlbdigest
SHRM meeting BOARDMAN The Western Reserve Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management
YSU takes top state recycling honor for fifth straight year
The contest determined which colleges and universities recycle, reduce and reuse the most on-campus waste.
AROUND THE NBA
AROUND THE NBA Monday’s playoff game EASTERN CONFERENCE Celtics 117, 76ers 101 BOSTON
Bring back May Day
Opinion: By Saurav Sarkar OtherWords Most of the world recognizes May 1 – May Day – as International
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Commissioners, 4:30 p.m., board meeting, Canfield City Hall,
Ohio AG: Canfield dog breeder dumped waste into marsh
On at least three occasions, Eaglecross Kennels dumped animal waste into a marsh that flows into a tributary of Indian Run and Mill Creek, according to a lawsuit.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman John and Candace Stefancin, Youngstown, girl, April 29. Luke and
McDonald’s 1Q earnings strong despite drop in customer visits
Associated Press Fewer people came to McDonald’s for Egg McMuffins and other breakfast items as
Vote ‘yes’ on county TB levy
Editorial: Some voters casting primary- election ballots in Mahoning County now through May 8 may be surprised
Boardman woman arrested in connection with stabbing
Boardman police say woman stabbed man in the shoulder, buttocks
Feds indict Walmart shooting suspect on gun charge
Not allowed to have gun because of prior felony convictions
Raw onion eases pain of sting
Q. My daughter was pulling weeds and vines from around a tree when something flew up and stung her.
Israeli PM: ‘Iran lied big time’ about nuke program
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s prime minister on Monday unveiled what he said was a “half-
METRO DIGEST || Man convicted in dumping case dies
Man convicted in dumping case dies YOUNGSTOWN A man who served 28 months in a federal detention
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Monday’s game
Lightning 4, Bruins 2 TAMPA, FLA. Brayden Point had an empty-net goal and three assists and
S. Korean leader: Trump ‘can take the Nobel’
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea South Korean President Moon Jae-in has shaken off a
March consumer spending rebounds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans boosted their spending by 0.4 percent in March, the best
Teacher of the Year
Teacher of the Year YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown City Schools Teacher of the Year will be announced
Pit bull gets loose, kills chihuahua
The county dog warden will determine whether the incident necessitates further action
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Time’s Up takes aim at R. Kelly over sex-misconduct claims NEW YORK The Time’s Up
Asylum seekers denied US entry for second day
Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico About 200 people in a caravan of Central American asylum
SOCIETY DIGEST || NOW Youngstown to host National Day of Prayer on Thursday
NOW Youngstown to host National Day of Prayer on Thursday YOUNGSTOWN NOW Youngstown will
Hepatitis A vaccine
Hepatitis A vaccine COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health is recommending that people with
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Results from Monday’s other prep events
BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney 7, Ursuline 4 STRUTHERS Cardinal Mooney scored six runs in the top of
SPORTS digest
Browns sign Mooney grad to minicamp deal Cleveland Former Kentucky and Cardinal Mooney
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Monday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 10, Royals 6 BOSTON
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