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

Will Tim Ryan run for president?
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is expected to announce today that he’s running for president, sources close to him say.

Couple expands printing business with silk scarves
Mike and Peggy Humes call the space that houses their latest retirement project “The Compound.”

Singer-songwriter praises SMARTS program
The arts give people hope for their dreams, said Mahoing Valley-area native Kirsti Manna, keynote speaker for the inaugural SMARTS family dinner.

Court publicly rebukes Judge Rusu
The state’s high court has decided Judge Robert Rusu of Mahoning County Probate Court should be publicly reprimanded for failing to recuse himself as judge from cases he previously took as an attorney.
Campbell City Council puts renewal levy on November ballot
Campbell City Council puts renewal levy on November ballot
Yo. council authorizes pact for design work on downtown streets
Youngstown council authorizes contract for design work on downtown streets
More than 300 attend inaugural SMARTS family dinner
More than 300 attend inaugural SMARTS family dinner
Britney Spears says she's taking time for a little 'me time'
Britney Spears says she's taking time for a little 'me time'

Ryan expected to announce presidential bid Thursday
Ryan expected to announce presidential bid Thursday
DeWine OKs gas, diesel tax increase to repair roads
DeWine OKs gas, diesel tax increase to repair roads
Struthers School District breaks ground on football, soccer field
Struthers School District breaks ground on football, soccer field
Is that soy in your Whopper? Plant-based meat sales rising
Is that soy in your Whopper? Plant-based meat sales rising
Austintown teacher might be placed on leave after OVI charge
Austintown teacher might be placed on leave after OVI charge
Loughlin, Huffman due in court in college admissions scam
Loughlin, Huffman due in court in college admissions scam
$2,500 reward offered for Youngstown bank robbery info
$2,500 reward offered for Youngstown bank robbery info
House panel OKs subpoenas for Mueller report
House Judiciary panel approves subpoenas for Mueller report
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman expanding W.Va. plant
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman expanding W.Va. plant
UK’s May meets Labour leader for Brexit talks
UK’s May meets Labour leader for Brexit compromise talks
Mom changes abduction tale, says man may have just been nice
Mom changes abduction tale, says man may have just been nice
Survey: Businesses add jobs at slowest pace in 18 months
Survey: Businesses add jobs at slowest pace in 18 months
Judge imposes first jail terms in Penn St. frat death case
Judge imposes first jail terms in Penn St. frat death case
News industry leaders fighting back against claims by Trump
News industry leaders fighting back against claims by Trump
Trumbull coroner rules on Monday's Niles murder/suicide case
Trumbull coroner rules on Monday's Niles murder/suicide case
Sanders rakes in $18M; takes 2020 fundraising lead
Sanders rakes in $18M to take early lead in 2020 fundraising
UPDATE | YPD says man still critical after attempted robbery
Youngstown police investigate Tuesday night shooting
Convicted serial rapist pleads not guilty to felony charges
Shawn M. Wendling, 38, of Pennsylvania, is accused of sexually assaulting a female jogger in Poland Township Park on Sept. 4.
‘Get rid of ‘em,’ Lordstown says of disappointing wind-turbine experiment
‘Get rid of ‘em,’ Lordstown says of disappointing wind-turbine experiment
Downtown business to replace its outdoor patio
The building owner wanted to do more improvements, but postponed them
ohio Panel OKs gas, diesel tax
The proposed increases would mean Ohioans would pay a state tax rate of 38.5 cents per gallon on gas and 47 cents a gallon on diesel fuel.
State would honor presidential popular vote under proposal
Ohio’s coveted electoral votes would be delivered to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote under a proposal making its way toward the state’s fall ballot
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 3
Today is Wednesday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2019. There are 272 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Craig Beach Village, planning & zoning commission meeting, 7 p.m., municipal
‘Pretend you have a cold’: Pelosi advises Biden on women
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is advising Joe Biden to pretend he has a cold and keep his distance from women after two female politicos accused him of touching them inappropriately years ago
Scam solar-energy ads prospered on Facebook for more than a year
Claim homeowners eligible for state-tax breaks was bogus Associated Press Hundreds of ads on
Jaxon Anderson’s hit lifts Raiders
He was determined that he wasn’t going to waste a swing in his final at-bat
Irish earn walk-off win vs. Mooney
Ursuline left fielder Joel Kreuzweiser didn’t know what it was like to beat rival Cardinal Mooney on a baseball diamond
Media complicit in the narrative that Trump colluded with Russia
Opinion: What Sean Davis, co-founder of the web magazine The Federalist, wrote in last Tuesday’s Wall Street
Athena Award nominees announced
The winner will be announced May 16 at the award dinner at Mr. Anthony’s in Boardman.
Cortland teens charged with aggravated robbery in Niles
Cortland teens charged with aggravated robbery in Niles
Food sales and dinners through April 10
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will host Lenten breakfasts from 6:30 to 9:30
“Cooking Ethnic- american style”
“Cooking Ethnic- american style” HOLY APOSTLES PARISH St. Stephen of Hungary Altar and rosary
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Crystal Shehab and Edgar Cruz, Youngstown, boy, April 1.
Lindor to miss more time because of ankle
Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will miss more time
Poland softball cracks open South Range
Poland’s Brooke Bobbey snapped Bree Kohler’s streak of retiring 13 consecutive batters
PREP ROUNDUP Tuesday’s high school results
BASEBALL Austintown Fitch 7, Boardman 0 AUSTINTOWN Bobby Cavalier and Kenny Misik had a hit
Trump eases up on border shutdown threat
Officials explore steps to satisfy urge for action Associated Press WASHINGTON President
Death penalty in Pa. looks like a toothless guard dog
Editorial: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: An empty threat might seem like a good middle ground. It could give all
Restore Ohio mine land
Editorial: Marietta Times: For many years, coal mining was a major employer, not to mention a key part of the
YSU ATHLETICS | Tuesday’s news & notes
Bowling Mendez earns honor from Southland League Dateline Youngstown State junior Nikki