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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning County High grad says school saved his life
Marquale Armour told his fellow graduates at Mahoning County High School to never give up.
84 Campbell grads receive diplomas tonight
The cheers of proud families echoed throughout Campbell Memorial High School on Thursday as their loved ones, in black and red gowns with mortarboards, streamed into the gymnasium for the Class of 2018 commencement.
NBA Finals: Warriors blow out Cavaliers in OT
The Warriors lead the NBA Finals 1-0. Game 2 is Sunday night.
Y'town's 21st CityScape beautification day Saturday
Youngstown CityScape will have its 21st annual Streetscape beautification program from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
November levy is 'crucial' for Mahoning mental health services, Piccirilli says
Officials say a 1.35-mill levy is crucial for the Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board to meet the county’s demand for its services.
Re-elected Mahoning County Democratic chairman takes aim at Trump
Re-elected Mahoning County Democratic chairman takes aim at Trump
Downtown power failure fixed but chiller failure continues
Downtown power failure fixed but chiller failure continues
Summer Movie Series kicks off June 18 on Covelli Centre lawn
Summer Movie Series kicks off June 18 on Covelli Centre lawn
Local AT&T workers walk out over what CWA calls an unfair labor practice
Local AT&T workers walk out over what CWA calls an unfair labor practice
Possibility of Las Vegas casino workers’ strike draws closer
Possibility of Las Vegas casino workers’ strike draws closer
City schools participate in the Summer Food Service Program
City schools participate in the Summer Food Service Program
US consumer spending up 0.6 percent, best in 5 months
US consumer spending up 0.6 percent, best in 5 months
Official: 2 more months to restore power in Puerto Rico
Official: 2 more months to restore power in Puerto Rico
Mahoning commissioners OK 1.35-mill Mental Health levy
Mahoning commissioners OK 1.35-mill Mental Health levy
Ryan condemns steel and aluminum tariffs on allies
The tariffs are set to go into effect at midnight tonight.
Threatening Facebook post could bring criminal charges
Threatening Facebook post could bring criminal charges
US average mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 4.56 percent
US average mortgage rates fall; 30-year at 4.56 percent
Ukraine: Reporter’s fake murder involved pig’s blood, morgue
Ukraine: Reporter’s fake murder involved pig’s blood, morgue
Police make arrests after drugs, gun found in search
Police make arrests after drugs, gun found in search
Police investigate after Warren daycare struck by bullets
Police investigate after Warren day care struck by bullets
Trio with 'sovereign' license plate face charges after fracas
Trio with 'sovereign' license plate face charges after fracas
Trump escalates fight with ABC after 'Roseanne' cancellation
Trump escalates fight with ABC after Roseanne cancellation
US to push steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
US to push steel, aluminum tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico
Trump says he’s giving full pardon to Dinesh D’Souza
Trump says he’s giving full pardon to Dinesh D’Souza
VINDY LIVE NOW | Mary Louk and Chris Anderson discuss major pet adoption program this weekend
VINDY LIVE NOW | Mary Louk and Chris Anderson discuss major pet adoption program this weekend
Capitals even up series with Knights
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson, left, shoves down Vegas Golden Knights center Cody Eakin (21) during the second period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
Jury recommends death for Hundley
Hundley, who fired two sets of lawyers and tried to represent himself, decided to represent himself during the sentencing phase Wednesday, but he gave jurors no reason why his life should be spared, instead rehashing his claimed someone that someone broke into the home while he was sleeping and killed Huff.
‘I’m a judge, not a ringmaster,’ says Judge H.F. Inderlied Jr.
Judge says litigation between Desmond and Gains is beginning to resemble a three-ring circus
Recounts didn’t change the results of four Mahoning County races
An Austintown tax levy still lost by 14 votes
Youngstown Playhouse's season finale offers rapid-fire laughs
Eric Chevlen, Mckenzie Moorman, Benjamin Mowrer, and Alan McCreary star in Youngstown Playhouse ‘Bullets Over Broadway.’
Kluber leads Tribe to sweep over White Sox
Kluber pitched six shutout innings as the Cleveland Indians rolled to their fifth straight win
Boardman officials say Meijer could be looking to locate in the township
Development company seeks zone change on U.S. Route 224 site
Liberty officials want to negotiate water prices
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS sphillips@vindy.com WARREN Liberty officials are concerned about the
MVSD board to comply with half-million dollar judgment
MVSD board to comply with half-million dollar judgment
60-year-old woman’s death ruled a homicide
Staff report LIBERTY The August death of a 60-year-old woman that initially appeared to be
Re-elected chairman takes aim at Trump
“As I begin my third term as your chair, the first pathological liar ever elected to the presidency occupies the Oval Office,” Betras said Thursday during his acceptance speech.
218 graduate in Howland High’s Class of 2018
Twins Kamryn, left, and Kendyl Buckley check out their diplomas during commencement Wednesday night at Packard Music Hall in Warren.
ABC and ‘Roseanne’: Warning signs before racist tweet
By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK An old picture of Roseanne Barr dressed as Adolf
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Crestview school board, 9 a.m., town hall meeting, Performing Arts Center, 44100
Lead in soil
Lead in soil If you are growing edible vegetables or working in a garden where an old house used
Waging war in the garden CUCUMBER BEETLES
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer This year we have studied, laid out our
Hydrangea School
Hydrangea School When: Today, 6-8:30 p.m. What: Learn how to get your hydrangeas to bloom, or
Are drugs needed to help stage fright?
Most people have experienced performance anxiety at some time during their life. Acting in an
Local author visits Trumbull Retired Teachers Association
Local author visits Trumbull Retired Teachers Association
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Ivanka Trump’s company enjoys Chinese hospitality
Editorial: While President Donald J. Trump continues to pound his chest about China’s unfair trade practices,
McConnell is winning long game
Opinion: WASHINGTON Franklin Roosevelt, afflicted by the disease at age 39, died in April 1945 at the polio
BUSINESS digest
Wines of Valley Trail YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDEND CLOSE CHANGE Alcoa Inc., 48.581.28 Aqua America,
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Sat: Demos Papadimas, 7 p.m. B&O Complex, 530
Leave the VA alone
Opinion: By Mark Luskus OtherWords Veterans have made enormous sacrifices for the United States. The rest
Giuliani advises against firing Sessions
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s lawyer has repeatedly counseled him not to
BANKING Fed looks to ease Volcker Rule
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is proposing to ease a rule aimed at defusing
Love satisfied as strained season leads to NBA Finals
Cavs’ Big Man questionable for Game 1 against Warriors
Murry released
Murry released YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown was released from
easy street cabaret nights Federal Street Blues open summer concert series
IF YOU GO What: Easy Street’s Cabaret Nights at the DeYor with Josh Lewis and the Federal Street
School shooting suspect foretold intention in videos
School shooting suspect foretold intention in videos FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. In chilling cellphone
Camp Showbiz seeking participants
Camp Showbiz seeking participants The Oakland Center For the Arts will have its third annual
Girl dies after being hit by trailer
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say an Ohio girl who had just been dropped off at a bus stop by
Prolific painter
99-year-old wows with art show at senior residence By JAVONTE ANDERSON The Blade SYLVANIA,
Music in the Afternoon recital
Staff report The William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society’s annual summer recital, Music in the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Action Point (R) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 12:15, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:40 Regal
‘Slain’ journalist turns up at news conference
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine To the gasps, whoops and applause of stunned colleagues, Russian
Rice’s mother building center in honor of son
By RACHEL DISSELL The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Walk in the front door of 6117 St. Clair Avenue
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: French Open. 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Italian
Kardashian goes to the White House to talk pardon
By JILL COLVIN and ANTHONY McCARTNEY Associated Press WASHINGTON Reality TV star Kim
NEW CASTLE Outdoor summer concerts at Riverwalk
Staff report New Castle New Visions, part of the New Castle downtown revitalization movement,
Gowdy rejects ‘spy’ claim, defends probe
Associated Press WASHINGTON There is no evidence that the FBI planted a “spy” on President
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK A senior North Korean official and the top U.S. diplomat had dinner in
Islamic State claims responsibility for terrorist attack in Belgium
Associated Press BRUSSELS A Belgian prison inmate who killed three people while on furlough
US-China trade Beijing vows to fight tariff hike
Associated Press BEIJING China’s government accused the Trump administration of hurting its
Trump signs Right to Try bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday aimed at helping
Michael Jackson estate sues ABC
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The estate of Michael Jackson is suing
Weinstein indicted on sex charges
Associated Press NEW YORK Harvey Weinstein was indicted Wednesday on rape and criminal sex-act
Mahoning Democrats meet tonight to select party officers – all who are running unopposed
David Betras to be re-elected chairman
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 31
Today is Thursday, May 31, the 151st day of 2018. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SPORTS digest
RUSH Sprint Cars to appear at Speedway HARTFORD The Hovis Auto & Truck Supply “410” Sprint Cars
WEDNESDAY’s OTHER MLB GAMES
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, Angels 1 DETROIT Jose Iglesias’ two-run single keyed a Detroit’s
EPPS: Established perennial plants swap
By Lillian Quaranta OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer How many times have you fallen in love
Today
Today Fairs and Festivals Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of
The vine that ate the South
Q. My sister in Alabama posted a picture of kudzu covering a telephone pole near her home. Is kudzu
Fungi in your mulch?
Fungi in your mulch? While not harmful to plants, these mushrooms can be a sign of too much mulch
oddly enough
oddly enough 4 charged with tainting cupcakes with bodily fluids WINCHESTER, Conn. Police
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