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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

FDA to crack down on menthol cigarettes, flavored vapes

In a major new effort to curb smoking, a top U.S. health official pledged Thursday to try to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars and tighten rules governing the sale of most flavored versions of electronic cigarettes.


North Korea says it has tested ‘ultramodern tactical weapon’

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the successful test of an unspecified “newly developed ultramodern tactical weapon,” state media reported Friday, in an apparent bid to apply pressures on the United States and South Korea amid a stalemated nuclear diplomacy.


Campaign hopes to persuade GM to 'Drive It Home' to Valley

Twenty years ago, the General Motors Lordstown plant was in a similar situation to the one it’s in today.


VA seeks to reduce GI Bill payment delays after IT woes

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday promised to try to speed up payments to thousands of veterans after delays caused by information technology problems.


Trump visits Marines, talks at veterans’ event

President Donald Trump visited with Marines and spoke at a White House veterans’ conference Thursday amid fallout over his decision not to visit an American cemetery during his weekend trip to Paris to commemorate the end of World War I.


Niles supt. to recommend smaller levy for May ballot

After overwhelming voter rejection of the substitute 11.7-mill school levy last week, Niles schools Superintendent Ann Marie Thigpen told the board of education she will recommend a smaller renewal levy for the May primary election.


Mahoning GOP opens search for D'Apolito vacancy

With the election of Mahoning County Court Judge David D’Apolito to the 7th District Court of Appeals, his current position will become vacant Feb. 8.


Video shows GOP Miss. senator suggesting making voting more difficult for 'liberal folks'

A Republican U.S. senator from Mississippi is shown in a new video talking about “liberal folks” and making it “just a little more difficult” for them to vote.


Man shouts 'Heil Hitler' at Baltimore theater, causing panic

Man shouts 'Heil Hitler' at Baltimore theater, causing panic


Boston Red Sox Mookie Betts wins AL MVP award

Boston Red Sox Mookie Betts wins AL MVP award


Ohio lawmakers pass ’stand your ground’ bill, abortion limits

Ohio lawmakers pass ’stand your ground’ bill, abortion limits


Milwaukee's Christian Yelich wins NL MVP Award

Milwaukee's Christian Yelich wins NL MVP Award


2 Navy SEALs and 2 Marines charged in Green Beret's death

2 Navy SEALs and 2 Marines charged in Green Beret's death


Florida Senate race likely headed to 2nd recount

Florida Senate race likely headed to 2nd recount


Valley leaders to launch “Drive It Home” campaign in support of GM plant

Valley leaders to launch “Drive It Home” campaign in support of GM plant


Treasury hits 17 Saudis with economic sanctions

Treasury hits 17 Saudis with economic sanctions


Vettori indicted in cash theft from deceased client

Vettori indicted in $96,000 cash theft from deceased client


Couple, homeless man charged in charitable scam

Couple, homeless man charged in charitable scam


Judge: Florida election problems make it a 'laughingstock'

Judge: Florida election problems make it a 'laughingstock'


GOP proposal would ban ‘free-speech zones’ on state campuses

GOP proposal would ban ‘free-speech zones’ on state campuses


No charges in death of Ohio teen trapped in minivan

No charges in death of Ohio teen trapped in minivan


Canfield senior to play college volleyball at Tiffin U.

Canfield senior to play college volleyball at Tiffin U.


Roy Clark, country guitar virtuoso, 'Hee Haw' star, has died

Roy Clark, country guitar virtuoso, 'Hee Haw' star, has died


150 give accounts of sex abuse by ex-doctor at Ohio State

150 give accounts of sex abuse by ex-doctor at Ohio State


Youngstown schools cancel after-school activities due to weather

Youngstown schools cancel after-school activities due to weather


Shots-for-Tots appreciation party is Saturday in Liberty

Shots-for-Tots appreciation party is Saturday in Liberty


Salvation Army to kick off 2018 Kettle Drive at Mr. Darby’s tonight

Salvation Army to kick off 2018 Kettle Drive at Mr. Darby’s tonight


Mahoning sheriff, common pleas courts ask for more money in 2019

Mahoning sheriff, common pleas courts ask for more money in 2019


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Trial date set in freezer murder case

Trial date set in freezer murder case


Community meeting at 5 today in St. Dominic Church

Community meeting at 5 today in St. Dominic Church


Light shattered by bullet in South Side home

Light shattered by bullet in South Side home


Man cited for misuse of 911

Man cited for misuse of 911


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Boardman PD responds to rash of break-ins

Boardman PD responds to rash of break-ins


Four men cited in theft of Youngstown sidewalk

Four men cited in theft of Youngstown sidewalk


Mahoning GOP seeking D’Apolito's replacement

Mahoning GOP seeking D’Apolito's replacement


UK’s May battles to save her Brexit deal and her job

UK’s May battles to save her Brexit deal and her job


JC Penney withdraws profit guidance, cuts sales outlook

JC Penney withdraws profit guidance, cuts sales outlook


US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent last month

US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent last month


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


The rumors were true about Fleetwood Mac tribute band

The act performed the entire landmark “Rumours” album, took a break, and then returned for a second set that went back to the earliest days of the British band.


McGuffey blanket drive to curb cold, warm hearts

McGuffey blanket drive to curb cold, warm hearts


Warren Fire Department back to having three stations open

Warren Fire Department back to having three stations open


WEATHER WATCH | Slick conditions slow Valley travel

WEATHER WATCH | Slick conditions slow Valley travel


COMMITMENTS

Top Mahoning Valley athletes make college picks, sign their National Letter of Intent


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Feds raid Warren Fabricating HQ in Hubbard

“Warren Fabricating has done absolutely nothing inappropriate,” the company attorney says.


Couple tries to save pets, but husband collapses, rescued by Warren cop

“I woke up and I had flames behind my head,” she said, explaining that the controller behind her head was on fire. She was using the pad for her back, she said.


Cards’ Zaremski embraces new role

Injured Cardinal is team leader in offering support


Cy’s guys: Snell, deGrom

Surprising winners herald changing values


Timothy Combs, one of two murderers of Raymond Fife, dies in prison

Timothy A. Combs, who along with Danny Lee Hill was convicted of kidnapping, torturing, raping and killing 12-year-old Raymond Fife in Warren in 1985, has died in prison, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections says.


Depleted Cavaliers gassed against Wizards

Sexton scores career-high 24


Zero tolerance causes fear

Zero tolerance for policing immigrants is causing fear, said the founding executive director of HOLA Ohio.


PREP ROUNDUP

FOOTBALL East sets banquet for Dec. 6 at Mount Carmel YOUNGSTOWN An East High alumnus who


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VINDY EXCLUSIVE || Covelli Centre has worst third quarter since '08

But the facility is expected to have a yearly operating surplus of more than $300,000.


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The Midtown Men expand on ‘Jersey Boys’ roots

Michael Longoria has gone from playing Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys” to a life that – in many ways – parallels that of the famed falsetto-voiced singer.


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Christmas Past exhibit will light up Arms museum

The Arms Family Museum will again be sparkling for the holiday season when the Memories of Christmas Past exhibition opens Saturday.


Regional Chamber forecasts $2.1 billion investment in Valley next year

“Manufacturing is alive and well in the Valley,” chamber COO Sarah Boyarko said.


Cast matches intensity in YSU’s ‘How I Learned’

By ERIC McCREA entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Memory has a reputation for playing tricks,


Former commissioner reports theft of $35,000 bracelet from car

FFormer Trumbull County Commissioner James Tsagaris filed a police report Tuesday saying a $35,000 14-karat gold diamond bracelet was stolen from his car while it was parked at the McDonald’s restaurant at 162 North Road early this month.


Boardman students learn how to “Stop the Bleed”

Nearly 200 Boardman High School students received the training credited with saving three lives in the aftermath of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.


Another dollar store in Youngstown is robbed

Numerous armed robberies at such stores have occurred in the city in the past few months


Youngstown police officer breaks leg chasing suspect

Man charged with obstructing official business, possession of drugs and failure to comply


Mahoning officials request budget increases

Mahoning County departments are requesting a combined $2.4 million more than they received last year.


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3 graduate from Y'town Muni Veterans Treatment Court

Judge Carla Baldwin stands with the graduates of Youngstown Municipal Veterans Treatment Court and Ken Boone, right, a court mentor. The graduates are Jason Hill, second from left, Isam Mitchell, second from right, and William Bares, front.


Comedy and magic will mix in show

The Youngstown Magic Club will present its annual Night of Comedy and Magic at the LaBrae High School auditorium


Holiday art show, sale

Artists of the Mahoning Commons’ annual holiday open studio and sale


Doctor’s accusers: OSU staff knew of concerns

Associated Press COLUMBUS Alumni who say they’re victims of sexual misconduct by an Ohio State


SPORTS digest

Jackson thankful Bengals called again CINCINNATI Hue Jackson was talking to reporters outside


Pens GM Rutherford signs new deal, trades Hagelin

Pearson acquired from Kings


CNN sues the White House to preserve unfettered press

Editorial: CNN’s lawsuit against the Trump administration has broader implications than just the restoration of


Indians trade Gonzalez to Bucs in 5-player swap

Luplow, Moroff sent to Cleveland


Season of verbal clashes

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The weather has turned cool and crisp (or so I’ve heard ... I’m in


Steelers game times changed in December

Steelers game times changed in December NEW YORK The NFL has moved the Chargers at Steelers game


Harvard’s ‘problem’ is a version of the one confronting America

Opinion: WASHINGTON In the hierarchy of pleasures, schadenfreude ranks second only to dry martinis at dusk,


Stormy Daniels lawyer Avenatti arrested

Michael Avenatti, who skyrocketed to fame as a critic of President Donald Trump and the lawyer for porn actress Stormy Daniels, was arrested Wednesday and booked on a felony domestic-violence charge, Los Angeles police said.


Stapleton cleans u again at CMA awards

Chris Stapleton won the most awards at the 2018 Country Music Association Awards and had the show’s best performance, almost capping a perfect night.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Little House’ actress MacGregor dies at 93 LOS ANGELES Katherine MacGregor, who


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 2 p.m., Boardman Township government


Trump backs 1st major rewrite of sentencing laws in decades

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his support for the


Guard troops continue search for more Calif. wildfire victims

Associated Press PARADISE, Calif. With at least 130 people still missing, National Guard troops


Family: Child at center of Ohio mass killing is safe

Associated Press COLUMBUS A child at the center of a custody dispute that may have set off a


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Church taking orders

Church taking orders YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave.,


BIRTHS

births st. elizabeth boardman hospital Aniqua Green, Youngstown, boy, Nov. 13. Rikya Wright


Mahoning Valley Race Course | Wednesday’s Results

RACE 1 $16,700 - 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, CLM $7,500 8 Summit Point (Dominguez, E.) $3.00 $2.20 $2.10


Postal Service reports 12th year of financial loss

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday reported a financial loss for


Migrants in caravan arrive by hundreds at US border

Associated Press TIJUANA, Mexico Migrants in a caravan of Central Americans arrived in Tijuana


Dorsey says Williams will get a shot to be head coach

Browns GM begins process to replace fired Jackson


Columbiana holiday light display at Firestone Park opens Friday

Staff report COLUMBIANA The annual Joy of Christmas drive-through holiday light display in


Wildfire donations

Wildfire donations YOUNGSTOWN AT&T customers in the area can help people affected by the


OHSAA FOOTBALL | REGIONAL FINALS PAIRINGS

All games are at 7 p.m. DIVISION I FRIDAY Region 1 1 Mentor (11-1) vs. 7 Lakewood St.


Valley cold get a wintry mix today

Snow is in the forecast through Sunday


Water garden

Water garden Ensuring survival of plants and fish is completed by doing your best job at


Judge blocks Kent State officials’ security fee for gun-rights event

Associated Press CLEVELAND A judge is blocking Kent State University officials from charging


THURSDAY

THURSDAY music Matthew McCright piano recital, 7:30 p.m., Wallace Memorial Chapel at Westminster


at the movies

FIRST-RUN Beautiful Boy (R) ss Ω Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. noon, 3, 6:15, 9:15 p.m. Dr. Seuss’


Still time to soil test

Still time to soil test There’s still time to sample the vegetable garden, lawn or flower beds.


Selling Timber – Know Your Stuff

Selling Timber – Know Your Stuff When: Today, 6-8 p.m. What: Timber sales should be well


“Station 19” (9:01 P.M., ABC): In an effort to bridge the gap between Lyon Family

“Station 19” (9:01 P.M., ABC): In an effort to bridge the gap between Lyon Family Management and


Leave tree wounds to self-heal

Q. What do I use to seal a large wound on my tree? Craig from Canfield A. Nothing. Unless it is


University stops fraternity’s activities after student dies

Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio A university in Ohio has ordered a fraternity chapter to stop all


Facing drug charges

Facing drug charges WARREN A Howland woman was arraigned Wednesday on several drug-related


Beyond Broadway:

Beyond Broadway: MIDTOWN MEN C4


YEARS AGO FOR NOV. 15

Today is Thursday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2018. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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Get early spring blooms by forcing flowers

By Barb Delisio OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If you want the beautiful spring bulbs to


A year in the life of an OSU Extension master gardener volunteer

By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer This year was packed full of events. Even


Home remedies can ease the pain of minor burns

Minor household burns are painful. They usually cause redness and sometimes blistering. Cold water


NIGHTLIFE

American Legion Post 737‚ö Lake Milton, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Jim


Steelers chime in on Bell’s departure

Pittsburgh prepares for Sunday’s game in Florida