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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Conservative group known for sting ops aims at Lordstown teachers
Project Veritas – a conservative group that has targeted Planned Parenthood, National Public Radio and The Washington Post through controversial sting operations – appears to have teachers unions in its sights.
HomeGoods buys Lordstown house, but no word on plant plans
HomeGoods bought a house this week on Hallock Young Road near the site where the company had planned to develop a 1.2 million-square-foot, $160 million distribution center.
Struthers mom hosts Williams Syndrome event Saturday
After a winter that seemed to drag on endlessly, Emily Guerriero, 8, wouldn’t stay inside for a second longer.
Prosecutors say cops had cause to arrest Antwan Woodbridge
Prosecutors this week said the arrest of a man on weapon and drug charges after he was pulled over for loud music and excessive window tint was by the book.
Train derailment that injured 2 may have been due to weather
Updates with CSX saying severe weather may have played a role in the derailment, adds comment from National Weather Service meteorologist on severe thunderstorms before derailment.
Joe Maxx Coffee shop now open at new downtown location
Joe Maxx Coffee shop now open at new downtown location
Youngstown mayor's office seeking grass-cutting contractors
Youngstown mayor seeking contractors to cut grass
Guest list for Friday's Louie B. Free show on Vindy Talk Radio
Guest list for Friday's Louie B. Free show on Vindy Talk Radio
Investigators detail Claudia Hoerig murder confessions
Investigators detail Claudia Hoerig murder confessions
More women accuse Charlie Rose; some say they alerted CBS managers
More women accuse Charlie Rose; some say they alerted CBS managers
Mom angry after Native American sons pulled from college tour
Mom angry after Native American sons pulled from college tour
New contract for Pa. state emergency radio system to get audited
New contract for Pa. state emergency radio system to get audited
Iran's foreign minister says no renegotiating nuclear deal
Iran's foreign minister says no renegotiating nuclear deal
Trump marks National Day of Prayer amid hush money scandal
Trump marks National Day of Prayer amid hush money scandal
3 Ohio men indicted in large seizure of fentanyl pills
3 Ohio men indicted in large seizure of fentanyl pills
Pole vaulter sues Ohio high school over competition ban
Pole vaulter sues Ohio high school over competition ban
Ohio lawmaker claims extortion as GOP rival airs racy texts
Ohio lawmaker claims extortion as GOP rival airs racy texts
Blessing of the Animals in Boardman on Sunday
St. James’ Episcopal Church, 7640 Glenwood Ave., will host its annual Blessing of Animals at 2 p.m. May 6.
US-China trade talks center on rivalry over technology
US-China trade talks center on rivalry over technology
Arizona approves big teacher raises, could end 5-day strike
Arizona approves big teacher raises, could end 5-day strike
AP source: Cowboys' Jason Witten retiring, heading to ESPN
AP source: Cowboys' Jason Witten retiring, heading to ESPN
President Trump in Cleveland on Saturday to highlight tax-reform bill
President Trump in Cleveland on Saturday to highlight tax-reform bill
Kent State to dedicate May 4 site as National Historic Landmark
Kent State to dedicate May 4 site as National Historic Landmark
Camille Cosby’s statement: ’Lynch mobs’ led to convictions
Camille Cosby’s statement: ’Lynch mobs’ led to convictions
Bill Gates dedicates $158 million to American poverty issues
Bill Gates dedicates $158 million to American poverty issues
UPDATE | No charges after failed Project Veritas Lordstown sting
Project Veritas attempts sting at Lordstown school, officials say
INFANTE TRIAL | Prosecutors to resume questioning Infante in the morning
INFANTE TRIAL | Prosecutors to resume questioning Infante in the morning
Trump says ‘retainer’ to lawyer covered porn star payment
Trump says ‘retainer’ to lawyer covered porn star payment
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
The Beach Boys at Stambaugh
The Beach Boys, led by original member Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who joined the act in 1965, will return to the Mahoning Valley on Wednesday
Sen. Portman said tax reform bill is working for people
He also talked to the CEO of General Motors about getting a different vehicle at the Lordstown complex.
Nutter’s three-run blast ignites Ursuline softball team
Julia Nutter’s three-run homer in the third got the Irish going.
Niles employee: I paid Infante for jobs, promotion
Scott Shaffer said he paid Ralph Infante four times for jobs and promotion when Infante was Niles mayor.
Team USA ties series with Phantoms after 10-goal game.
Team USA dropped double-digit goals on the Youngstown Phantoms in a 10-6 victory.
YSU ROUNDUP || TRACK AND FIELD
TRACK AND FIELD Zallow, Elliott HL runners of the week INDIANAPOLIS Chad Zallow and Jaliyah
Youngstown makes pitch to get HomeGoods warehouse on East Side
The location is a 315-acre site that includes a former airport and surrounding property.
SPORTS DIGEST || Mount Union defeats Eastern Gateway in 10
Chad Szydlowski scored the winning run on a throwing error in the bottom of the 10th inning as Mount Union defeated Eastern Gateway 9-8 Wednesday at 23rd Street Field.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE: Feds seek to seize home of ex-Braking Point owner
Federal prosecutors claim the $959,300 home was obtained with proceeds from illegal acts.
Man gets year in prison for hitting bicyclist at mall
Stephen Rivers was on probation at the time of the crash.
WEDNESDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
Jack Rafoth pitched a six-inning shutout, allowing three hits and striking out three.
Playhouse's 'Songs of Joni Mitchell' will have contemporary feel
The music of Joni Mitchell – which remains as relevant as it ever was – is the core of a unique and original show at the Youngstown Playhouse.
Warren continues to try to reach 70 police officers
Forty men and women are signed up to take the civil-service exam June 9 for entry-level Warren police officer, possibly providing the department with enough candidates to bring the department up to its goal of 70 officers. It’s at 64 now.
Encarnacion, Kluber help Tribe top Texas
Edwin Encarnacion’s big day included a congratulatory phone call from another Dominican slugger.
Revamped McDonald’s coming to Canfield
The old restaurant on U.S. Route 224 will be razed and a new building constructed.
METRO DIGEST || Ohio woman faces multiple charges
Officers arrested a woman after they alleged she solicited sex on South Raccoon Road in Austintown Tuesday night.
Judge upholds dying declaration in murder case
Gregory James, the defendant, is accused of an East Side murder in 2017.
Boardman officer leaving schools job after 15 years
Boardman police Sgt. Chuck Hillman soon will leave his job as a school resource officer after 15 years to become supervisor of the township’s 911 dispatch center.
CLARIFICATION
CLARIFICATION In an A1 Tuesday story headlined “Board questions spending, salaries, safety” a
2 men arrested at Starbucks settle for $1 each
Philadelphia officials also pledge $200K to program for young entrepreneurs Associated Press
MELLOWING OUT
More businesses dropping marijuana testing for prospective employees Associated Press WASHINGTON
Opportunity to unite
NRA hosts annual meeting this weekend in Dallas Associated Press DALLAS A year ago, the
Ford expands recall on full-size vans
Ford expands recall on full-size vans DETROIT Ford is expanding a full-size van recall to fix
Iowa lawmakers send 6-week abortion ban to governor
Associated Press DES MOINES, IOWA Republican legislators sent Iowa’s governor a bill early
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
New tree discovery for Valley gardener
By STEPHANIE HUGHES OSU Extension master gardener volunteer CANFIELD At the Canfield Fair, I
FFRG Spring Plant Sale
FFRG Spring Plant Sale When: May 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. What: Friends of
Cut flowers for the garden
Cut flowers for the garden If you love fresh arrangements in the house all summer, consider
Around the NBA
Around the NBA Wednesday’s playoff game Jazz 116, Rockets 108 HOUSTON Joe Ingles scored a
It’s the Greatest time of year in the Valley
The ninth annual Greatest Golfer of the Valley tees off Sunday.
10 tips for you to grow those perfect perennials
Spring is a time of excitement as new leaves emerge, the air seems sweeter, and gardeners get the itch to buy some additional plants.
Baffert back at Kentucky Derby with another favorite
The Hall of Fame trainer’s ability to produce Derby contenders year after year is an enviable feat.
Summer movie preview - Hollywood roars back into action
Summer starts early this year in Hollywood with the potentially record-breaking release of “Avengers: Infinity War” last week.
Harper, Strasburg lead Nationals over Pirates
Bryce Harper hit a leadoff homer and drove in three runs and Stephen Strasburg struck out 11.
Anti-frackers hope to fool Y’town voters in primary
Editorial: Opponents of fracking in Youngstown are hoping the lipstick they’ve put on the pig will fool the voters.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 8 a.m., special meeting, administration building, 6844
9 Puerto Ricans killed in final flight of 60-year-old C-130
Associated Press PORT WENTWORTH, Ga. A crew of nine Puerto Ricans were flying an Air National
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: The River Saints, 9 p.m. Beautiful
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Bad Samaritan (R) A pair of burglars stumble upon a woman being held captive in a
Trumbull enters into pact with feds to fight opioid crimes
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office has entered into a bilateral
Police body-camera videos show views of Vegas shooter’s room
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Some of the first officers to reach the Las Vegas hotel room where a
Giuliani: Trump repaid Cohen $130K
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a startling revelation, President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy
‘China’ documentary more fiction than fact
Associated Press SHANGHAI A company that made shoes for Ivanka Trump and stands accused of
Be careful of no-smell look alike weed
Q: What is this weed? I thought it was wild garlic or onion, but it does not smell? Jessica from
Passengers heard window pop on Southwest plane
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines plane first heard a loud pop and then scurried away when they saw a jagged crack in a window that forced the jet to land in Cleveland on Wednesday.
Kasich announces new prescription rules
Kasich announces new prescription rules COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich has announced new rules
Salem introduces Freed Fest
The inaugural Freed Fest – a daylong music festival – will take place May 12 in downtown Salem.
As girls arrive, Boy Scouts opt to change flagship program’s name
Associated Press NEW YORK For 108 years, the Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been
METRO DIGEST || Campbell plant assessment expected next week
Campbell assessment expected next week CAMPBELL Councilwoman Juanita Rich, D-4th, at Wednesday
Trump hires lawyer who represented Bill Clinton
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Wednesday hired a veteran attorney who
Fighter jet work in Missouri part of Pentagon’s $700B budget
Associated Press St. Louis An old fighter jet being refurbished at a hangar in Missouri is the
Meet the president who knew too little about the Electoral College
Opinion: WASHINGTON Among the recent garbled effusions from today’s temporary president – cheer up; they
Hydrangea selection
Hydrangea selection There are too many hydrangeas to choose from. Print the chart that explains
Hating women isn’t the answer
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The recent attack in Toronto by a man who identifies as an
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 3
Today is Thursday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2018. There are 242 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Around the NHL | Wednesday’s playoff game
Lightning 4, Bruins 1 BOSTON Ondrej Palat scored twice in the first 3:19 of the game, and the
Unsigned safety Reid files collusion grievance
Reid had joined former teammate Colin Kaepernick two seasons ago in kneeling during the national anthem.
indians 12 rangers4
indians 12 rangers4 Next: Toronto at Cleveland, today, 1:10 p.m. Inside: More MLB results from
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Royals 4 BOSTON Mookie Betts belted three solo homers and J.D.
Bauer clarifies comments on Astros
Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer believes baseball should allow pitchers to use sticky substances on the ball during games.
Deer problems?
Deer problems? Check out this great list of deer-resistant plants for the landscape. Although
Youngstown Symphony aims to reach young people
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and its Youth Orchestra will present
Free Comic Book Day is Saturday
Books published by Marvel, DC, Image, Valiant, Dark Horse and more than a dozen more will be given away at All American and other Valley shops as well.
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