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Boardman opens its new $3.6 million fire station
New station preserves the department’s past, while also moving it into the future
UPDATE | 'Roseanne' reboot canceled after star's Tweets
Season 2 of 'Roseanne' reboot canceled after star's Tweets
Standing up for ‘a special class’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Olivia Barrett may not have ever been in combat, but she
Stories published May 29, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland’s Grisdale caps full agenda at state
There are biathlons, triathlons and quadrathlons, but there is isn’t a name for what Jackie Grisdale did to make the state tournament in track.
West Branch ready for first state tournament
What began as an innocent joke among the softball team has become a reality.
Coaches respond to OHSAA rule changes
A change in eligibility rules, an extension of the baseball season and a possible return of Saturday playoff football highlight recent actions taken by the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Boardman opens its new $3.6 million fire station
New station preserves the department’s past, while also moving it into the future
Rep. Tim Ryan answers a variety of questions at a town hall meeting
Questions came from a largely friendly audience to the congressman
Commission recommends medical marijuana facility be approved
Youngstown planning commission recommends medical marijuana facility be approved
Man faces charges after police said he did cocaine on a car
Man faces charges after police said he did cocaine on a car
Commission recommends waiver to allow marijuana cultivating facility to open
Commission recommends waiver to allow marijuana cultivating facility to open
Man musses up Hair Depot robbery; caught by police
Man musses up Hair Depot robbery; caught by police
UPDATE | 'Roseanne' reboot canceled after star's Tweets
Season 2 of 'Roseanne' reboot canceled after star's Tweets
City's power outage should be resolved soon: Ohio Edison
City's downtown power outage should be resolved soon: Ohio Edison
Florida pizza worker shoots, kills attacker in scary mask
Florida pizza worker shoots, kills attacker in scary mask
154 couples will be honored Sunday by Youngstown diocese
154 couples will be honored Sunday by Youngstown diocese
VINDY POLL NOW | It's LeBron vs. Stephen again — for 4th straight year. What's your bet?
It's LeBron vs. Stephen again — for 4th straight year. What's your bet?
Woman cited after being stopped in area known for drugs
Woman cited after being stopped in area know for drugs
Classes resume at Texas school for 1st time since shooting
Classes resume at Texas school for 1st time since shooting
Roseanne Barr apologizes for 'bad joke’ about Obama aide
Roseanne Barr apologizes for ’bad joke’ about Obama aide
Power outage strands roller coaster riders at amusement park
Power outage strands roller coaster riders at amusement park
Chairman: Starbucks still aims to be gathering place
Chairman: Starbucks still aims to be gathering place
Man gets 18 months for driving drunk with his 2 kids
Man gets 18 months for driving drunk with his 2 kids
Woman tells police she, son were thrown from moving car
Woman tells police she, son were thrown from moving car
City man charged after stabbing
City man charged after stabbing YOUNGSTOWN City police arrested a man on a domestic-violence
Standing up for ‘a special class’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Olivia Barrett may not have ever been in combat, but she
Campbell schools forecast deficit for 2019
The Campbell City School District’s five-year forecast anticipates that the district will run a deficit in 2019
Taylor, Washinko receive OHSAA honor
Taylor, Washinko receive OHSAA honor COLUMBUS Two Mahoning Valley coaches have been honored with
After self-promotional tweet, Trump honors war dead at Arlington
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. President Donald Trump paid a Memorial Day tribute at Arlington
Warren man goes on trial today in shooting death of girlfriend
Warren man goes on trial today in shooting death of girlfriend
MEMORIAL DAY | Honoring the fallen of Poland Jeff Vrabel, commander of the Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron, read aloud the names of 24 Poland residents who died serving their
WORLD WAR I Almar H. Detchon, Frank M. Pickens. Leslie E. Werner WORLD WAR II George R.
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 will host its 40th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 at
Ex-Fitch principal new A'town trustee
Austintown trustees select Doug McGlynn to fill former trustee’s unexpired term.
Needed rest next
James recharges batteries for 8th straight NBA Finals Associated Press BOSTON LeBron James
Power outage strands riders at Cedar Point
Power outage strands riders at Cedar Point SANDUSKY A power outage at an amusement park in Ohio
Former president hospitalized, misses Kennebunkport parade
Associated Press KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine The hospitalization of former President George H.W. Bush
French President Macron rewards migrant worker who saved child
Associated Press PARIS President Emmanuel Macron on Monday lauded as a hero a migrant from Mali
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. officials worked with North Korea over the weekend on plans for
Rep battling alcoholism, drops out of race
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Republican Congressman Thomas Garrett of Virginia announced
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Longtime CBS radio correspondent Bob Fuss dies at 64 FALLS CHURCH, Va. Longtime
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township Government
Agencies fight crime with drones
Associated Press TOLEDO No longer a novelty, drones are becoming an everyday tool for more
Alberto comes ashore with heavy rain, threat of flooding
Associated Press Subtropical Storm Alberto rumbled inland Monday after its Memorial Day strike on
Rail work to close part of busy Warren street
Staff report WARREN East Market Street near the Trumbull Regional Medical Center will be closed
Volunteers needed
Volunteers needed BOARDMAN The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley is seeking volunteers to
state track qualifiers
DIVISION I AUSTINTOWN FITCH Emoni Davis — shot put Lauren Dolak — 800 4x100 relay team
Despite talk of blue wave, Dems could lose congressional elections
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Election day is nearly six months away, and conventional wisdom
Starbucks training a first step, experts say, in facing bias
Starbucks training a first step, experts say, in facing bias Starbucks will close more than 8,000
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 29
Today is Tuesday, May 29, the 149th day of 2018. There are 216 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Big pay gaps bad for business
Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords Mattel is one of the largest toy-making companies on earth. Turns
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes Store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “And Justice
Valley prepares to stop the bleed
In moments when tragedy strikes, like many that we have experienced as a nation in recent history; loss of blood remains a leading factor in a person’s ability to recover.
School will host Blue Jay Expo
School will host Blue Jay Expo NORTH JACKSON The Jackson-Milton Middle/High School, 13910
Ohio’s congressional map should be tossed out now
Editorial: When more than 75 percent of the voters in this month’s primary election approved a constitutional
Students cry, greet teacher who stopped shooting
Associated Press NOBLESVILLE, Ind. A suburban Indianapolis teacher who was shot while tackling