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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Phantoms top Team USA to reach Clark Cup finals
The Phantoms will face either Fargo or Waterloo in the finals.
Groups, residents spruce up Y'town today for Great American Cleanup
A one-block stretch of Thorn Street that soon will be transformed into a lush garden resembles little more than a large, narrow patch of dirt with a smattering of yellow perennials.
Justify wins Kentucky Derby
Justify splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby by 2 1/2 lengths on Saturday.
$143 million Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Ohio
Ohio Lottery officials say a winning ticket in Friday’s $143 million Mega Millions drawing has been sold in Ohio.
Sebring tainted water trial delayed
The trial of former Sebring Water Department operator James V. Bates, which had been scheduled for May 14, will be rescheduled.
Trump promotes America First agenda at Cleveland forum
He also promoted the Senate candidacy of U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty
Gresock’s 4 goals power Phantoms
The Phantoms pummeled Team USA goaltender Cameron Rowe for a half-a-dozen goals Friday in grabbing control of the USHL’s Eastern Conference Finals.
Body found Friday in South Side garbage can
If ruled a homicide, it would be the city’s fourth this year.
Sen. Sherrod Brown says he’ll fight the potential privatization at the VA
He also called General Motors elimination of the second shift at Lordstown a ‘betrayal’
SPORTS DIGEST || Eastern Gateway falls to Sinclair CC
Malave Bettinger belted two home runs and the Sinclair Community College baseball team scored 10 runs in the seventh inning in a 21-2 win Friday over Eastern Gateway on Friday at Eastwood Field.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney 11, South Range 4 BOARDMAN Brennen Olesh drove in three runs and had
Investigators: Claudia Hoerig understood her rights
Judge Andrew Logan has ordered prosecutors and defense lawyers to file legal briefs in 30 days before he renders a decision to suppress any evidence.
Tee times for Sunday junior qualifier of 2018 Greatest Golfer
Here are the tee times for the first junior qualifier of the 2018 Greatest Golfer of the Valley season.
Infante corruption jury to begin deliberations Monday
A jury Monday morning will file into Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to begin deliberating the fate of former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante on corruption charges.
LeBron’s fadeaway has Raptors on ropes
LeBron James has perfected a signature, soul-crushing shot that also seems to describe what’s happening again to the Toronto Raptors.
Sheriff’s clerk resigns after husband indicted
The clerk at the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office resigned this week after her husband was charged with drug trafficking after a 10-month investigation.
Record reviews
WILLIE NELSON Album: “Last Man Standing” Grade: B Does a lifetime of smoking weed produce
Anna Faris can’t rescue lazy ‘Overboard’ remake
‘Overboard’ Grade: 1 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for suggestive material, partial
Butler to exhibit artist’s watercolors of palm trees
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Exotic Palms,” an exhibition of works by artist Edith Bergstrom, will
Seminar on Packard family
Staff report WARREN The National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, will present a seminar
TRACK AND FIELD
TRACK AND FIELD YSU battles elements at Horizon meet Rochester, Mich. The Youngstown State
Austintown hosts annual Wax Museum Show
Austintown second-graders showed their historical knowledge at Austintown Elementary’s annual Wax Museum Show
DeBartolo Foundation awards $140K in scholarships
Twenty high-school seniors from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties each received $7,000 scholarships.
Nearly 1,000 in attendance for Grandparents Day
More than 500 grandparents and special guests attended 400 St. Christine School students’ annual Grandparents Day
METRO DIGEST || Robbery at YSU McDonald’s
Police are looking for a gray Pontiac Aztek that was involved in an armed robbery Friday at the McDonald’s restaurant on Fifth Avenue across from Youngstown State University.
TJX wants to call Lordstown home
More than 600 people turned out recently for a rally in support of a HomeGoods distribution center being built in Lordstown. Zoning changes for the project will be discussed at a meeting Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Pompeo will be honored in June
Mr. and Mrs. Pompeo will be honored in June
auto racing
auto racing NASCAR-Monster Energy-AAA 400 Drive for Autism After Friday qualifying; race Sunday
Court vacates Kennedy cousin Skakel's murder conviction
In a stunning reversal, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday overturned Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel’s murder conviction in the 1975 bludgeoning death of a girl in wealthy Greenwich.
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 5
Today is Saturday, May 5, the 125th day of 2018. There are 240 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Grounded for life
Almost every strange story I’ve read in the newspaper or seen on television these past few months
Tech, social media companies are lagging in hiring blacks
Associated Press WASHINGTON African-Americans are among the top owners of mobile devices – but
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Michael
Miss Vaquilar, to be bride of Mr. Meadors
Miss Vaquilar, to be bride of Mr. Meadors
Brianna Vargo, Michael Deets plan May vows
Brianna Vargo, Michael Deets plan May vows
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Novotny celebrate golden anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Novotny celebrate golden anniversary
Hail to region’s 2018 grads as commencements begin
Editorial: Thousands of college students and high school seniors in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys will walk
Anti-abortion activist shared tips in probe
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Cincinnati anti-abortion activist was in regular contact with
Hear something, say something, but do keep a sense of proportion
Opinion: WASHINGTON “Ladies’ lingerie.” It was a lame, outmoded joke – the sort of thing you say in a
US employers add 164,000 jobs in April
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy has delivered steady if only modest gains for most
KSU dedicates landmark on May 4 anniversary
Associated Press KENT Kent State University dedicated the inclusion of the site of the May 4,
Analysts: US trade demands could make deal with China harder
Associated Press BEIJING A list of hard-line demands that the Trump administration handed China
Musk defends comments made on conference call
Associated Press NEW YORK Tesla CEO Elon Musk went on the defensive Friday in a series of
Lawyer for trust claims $457M Powerball ticket
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A lawyer working for a trust is claiming a $457 million
Hawaii volcano sends more lava and sulfur gas into communities
Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii The Kilauea volcano sent more lava into Hawaii communities
Tickets now on sale
Tickets now on sale YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are now on sale for the Aug. 11 concert by Florida
Cursing in US an art form
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Get this: The average American can’t get through the day without
Long, cold winters benefit Erie fish
Nobody likes long, nasty, cold winters, but they work pretty well for Lake Erie walleye and yellow
Military rifle shoot
Military rifle shoot West Middlesex, Pa. Hidden Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 268 Gilkey Road, will
Coroner to poor: Pay $1K or county keeps remains
Associated Press A coroner in western Illinois is facing sharp criticism for how he handles poor
Komar chosen for Warren project
Komar chosen for Warren project WARREN Komar Anchor Plumbing & Drain Service announced it has
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Comedy Festival, 7 p.m.: Headliners for this show ($18,
Foes’ familiarity makes for an intense series
Now that Mike Sullivan and Barry Trotz have matched wits in a playoff series for three consecutive years, they harbor very few secrets.
Don’t be apathetic; get out to vote
Opinion: Voters are being asked to approve additional money for school districts in Boardman, Howland and Niles.
Blackbirds are a fascinating species
Sometimes bird names can be confusing. For example, not all blue birds are bluebirds. Indigo
Trump salutes NRA, says elect Republicans to save gun rights
Associated Press DALLAS Months after the horror of the Parkland school shootings in Florida,
Vindy paper route answered prayer
Opinion: Vindicator Route 302 – An answer to my prayer. As a teenager growing up on Youngstown’s East Side in
Iowa governor signs strictest abortion regulation in US
Iowa governor signs strictest abortion regulation in US des moines Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on
Man pleads guilty to serial killing of 7 poor women
Associated Press CROWN POINT, Ind. A former Marine who authorities say preyed on women in an
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump is suggesting that Rudy Giuliani, the aggressive new
OUT & ABOUT Club Calendar
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SOCIETY DIGEST || Society to host lecture
Society to host lecture CANFIELD The Canfield Historical Society’s annual Spring Lecture Series
Marte’s inside-the-park HR powers Pirates
Rookie Nick Kingham won his second straight big league start.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Emiratis investigate joke video of baby government employee DUBAI, United Arab
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