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

Family offers $20K reward to solve homicide
The family of Loraine Lynn, who was found dead in a Liberty pond in 2017, is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of her killer.

Koepka, DeChambeau share early lead at Masters
No need to wait until Sunday for the Masters to come to life. Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson delivered enough excitement over the final two hours Thursday for quite an opening act at Augusta National.

Poland nips Boardman, 5-4
Jared Knight pitched five strong innings and Braeden O’Shaughnessy’s run-scoring double in the third inning wound up being the difference as the Poland baseball team defeated Boardman 5-4 on Thursday.
Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US
Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US

Trump hosts Oval Office celebration for 4 World War II vets
President Donald Trump treated 4 World War II veterans to an Oval Office meeting Thursday, fulfilling a birthday wish for 95-year-old Allen Jones and giving three other centenarian veterans a day to remember
Youngstown still looking for a permanent finance director
Youngstown still looking for a finance director
Interviews completed for new Youngstown schools CEO
Interviews completed for new Youngstown schools CEO
Ex-Obama WH counsel charged with lying in lobbying probe
Ex-Obama WH counsel charged with lying in lobbying probe
Boardman school board hires new athletic director
Boardman school board hires new athletic director
‘I know nothing’ -- Trump changes his tune on WikiLeaks
‘I know nothing’ -- Trump changes his tune on WikiLeaks
First weekend of May is Ohio's free fishing weekend
First weekend of May is Ohio's free fishing weekend
Judge denies Williams' bid to escape death for Warren killing, beating
Judge denies Williams' bid to escape death for Warren killing, beating
Warren teen faces multiple charges after fleeing, crashing with kids
Warren teen faces multiple charges after fleeing, crashing with kids
Avenatti charged with embezzlement, fraud, cheating on taxes
Attorney Michael Avenatti has been charged in a 36-count federal indictment alleging he stole millions of dollars from clients, didn’t pay taxes, committed bank fraud and lied in bankruptcy proceedings
Family of woman found in pond posts $20,000 reward for info
Family of woman found in pond posts $20,000 reward for info
Charges dropped for now against father accused of killing infant son
Charges dropped for now against father accused of killing infant son
UPDATE | FAA says Vienna aviation mechanic school won’t face penalties
FAA says Vienna aviation mechanic school won’t face penalties
Plans underway for 30th annual Strimbu Memorial BBQ
Plans underway for 30th annual Strimbu Memorial BBQ
Millwood employees aid in flood relief in Nebraska
Millwood employees aid in flood relief in Nebraska
Akron Children’s names new local foundation director
Akron Children’s names new local foundation director
40 days for mom being drunk and driving into parked car
40 days for mom being drunk and driving into parked car
UK arrests WikiLeaks' Assange at Ecuador embassy in London
UK arrests WikiLeaks' Assange at Ecuador embassy in London

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
Schools treasurer: New health-care plan saves $500K
The treasurer said the savings could go as high as $1 million.
Former player, broadcaster brings motivational approach to Phantom Fireworks
Vera Jones used to make shots on the hardwood. Now, she helps companies make sales.
Ryan campaigning in New Hampshire while Sanders is coming to Lordstown
Ryan also spoke at the national building trades legislative conference
Interim director takes over at Geauga Trumbull recycling district
Interim director takes over at Geauga Trumbull recycling district
Struthers council discusses problem house, old feuds reignite
Council aims to force the owner of a long vacant, unfinished house to finish his project or lose it.
4 anti-crime rallies set
4 anti-crime rallies set YOUNGSTOWN Four simultaneous anti-crime rallies are scheduled for 1
Boy charged in fatal shooting of girl
Associated Press CANTON Authorities said a 13-year-old boy plotted to kill a 14-year-old girl
Hunt gets contracts
Hunt gets contracts SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union
high schools
high schools BASEBALL Ursuline 8, Springfield 7 NEW MIDDLETOWN Jeremy Kreuzwieser scored the
Abortion bill goes to governor
Associated Press COLUMBUS No topic seemed off limits, including tales of back alleys and coat
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Allyssa Gray and Logan Watson, Youngstown, girl, April 9.
At just 14, Marsai Martin is a Hollywood mogul in the making
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES You might have heard the story by now: That Marsai
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 11
Today is Thursday, April 11, the 101st day of 2019. There are 264 days left in the year.
New This week
New This week After (PG-13) A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret and the two embark
Rust Belt offers new musical comedy
Staff report Youngstown The Rust Belt Theater Company will present its new musical comedy,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mill Creek MetroParks, community engagement standing committee meeting, 10 a.m.,
Sanders relaunches ‘Medicare for All’ with Dems divided
Sanders relaunches ‘Medicare for All’ plans amid divisions among Democrats
Annual Record Store Day to take place Saturday
IF YOU GO What: Record Store Day 2019 Where: Independent record stores (see list in story)
Islanders down Pens in playoff opener
Penguins scored in the closing minutes of regulation, but fell in overtime.
YSU softball splits series with Colonials
YSU softball splits series with Colonials Moon Township, pa. The Youngstown State softball team
Ghosts, psychics, UFOs and Bigfoot to be discussed in Kent
Ghosts, psychics, UFOs and Bigfoot to be discussed in Kent
EASTER | Area egg hunts, activities
A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator. MAHONING
Oakland Center for the Arts Easter brunch and show this weekend
Staff report The Oakland Center for the Arts and Kids First Theatre Initiative will present “Miss
Real estate association calls for Youngstown to halt its land-installment contracts legislation
Mayor says city will look at amending it, but won’t suspend or repeal it
Tigers touch up Bauer to stop Tribe win streak
Niko Goodrum and John Hicks were in no mood to wait for a deep count against Trevor Bauer.
nhl playoff roundup | Wednesday’s other games
EASTERN CONFERENCE Blue Jackets 4, Lightning 3 TAMPA, FLA. Seth Jones scored the go-ahead goal
Crestview’s Perry has Ohio’s top shot put mark of 2019
Dominic Perry stretched, drank some coffee and made the best throw in the state.
Uncertainty, optimism as Cavaliers enter offseason
Coach Larry Drew’s future is the first order of business for Cleveland, which finished 19-63.
Congress must be given complete Mueller report
Editorial: The attorney general of the United States, who serves at the pleasure of the president of the United
Do women get to be experts?
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Was that sexist? Did he treat me that way because I’m a woman? Or
Cain, Moore nominations are two more tests for Republicans to fail
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1964, although there was scant chance that Americans would choose to have a third
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Warts and all, Reed returns as a Masters champion
Paul Newberry: Patrick Reed doesn’t fit the mold of the typical Masters champion.