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

HB 154 would stop state takeover of schools
Getting rid of academic distress commissions and chief executive officers and restoring local control of school districts are among the list of things House Bill 154 will do if it is passed.

Last Lordstown Cruze goes on auction block
Ed Muransky revealed he bought the last Chevrolet Cruze that was produced at the General Motors Lords-town Assembly Complex and will auction it off to benefit the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.

Phantoms in must-win situation
Trailing by a goal late, the Youngstown Phantoms were rewarded with a golden opportunity when Dubuque Fighting Saints forwards Riese Gaber and Dylan Jackson were sent to the penalty box at the same time.

Massive fire engulfs beloved Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
A massive fire engulfed the upper reaches of Paris’ soaring Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations Monday, threatening one of the greatest architectural treasures of the Western world.
Youngstown council to mull fee on large clean-outs
Youngstown council to mull fee on large clean-outs
Pulitzers honor coverage of 3 US mass shootings in 2018
Pulitzers honor coverage of 3 US mass shootings in 2018
Last Chevrolet Cruze on the auction block next month
Last Chevrolet Cruze on the auction block next month
Paris blaze rekindles memories of St. Columba fire
Paris blaze rekindles memories of St. Columba fire
Waste Management pays $3 billion for Advanced Disposal
Waste Management pays $3 billion for Advanced Disposal
Trump ramps ups attacks with Mueller report due Thursday
Trump ramps ups attacks with Mueller report due Thursday
Bernie Sanders releases 10 years of long-awaited tax returns
Bernie Sanders releases 10 years of long-awaited tax returns
$85K wager on Tiger winning Masters to pay $1.19M
$85K wager on Tiger Woods winning Masters to pay $1.19M
UPDATE | Prayers, hymns, shared in firelight of Notre Dame
Prayers, hymns, community shared in firelight of Notre Dame
Youngstown man sought on warrant faces gun charges
Youngstown man sought on warrant faces gun charges
UPDATE | Suspect in Louisiana church fires charged with hate crimes
White suspect in black church fires charged with hate crimes
Memorial at Nixon Library for Ed Nixon, president’s brother
Memorial at Nixon Library for Ed Nixon, president’s brother
Youngstown man faces gun charges after traffic stop
Youngstown man faces gun charges after traffic stop
Over 3,000 power outages remain in Mahoning Country
Over 3,000 power outages remain in Mahoning Country
Muransky reveals plans for the last Lordstown Cruze
Muransky reveals plans for the last Lordstown Cruze
Covelli Centre partners with Hollywood Gaming on club seats
Covelli Centre partners with Hollywood Gaming on club seat naming rights
Stricken Pittsburgh synagogue calls for art to cover fencing
Stricken Pittsburgh synagogue calls for art to cover fencing
Fallen tree diverts traffic on Glenwood Avenue on South Side
Fallen tree diverts traffic on Glenwood Avenue on South Side
Another Warren woman faces charges after kids found dirty, wandering
Another Warren woman faces charges after kids found dirty, wandering
Brown in Youngstown Tuesday to worker tax cut bill
Brown in Youngstown Tuesday to worker tax cut bill
High court declines to take Pennsylvania rap artist’s case
High court declines to take Pennsylvania rap artist’s case
U&PDATE | Ethiopia’s Worknesh Degefa wins Boston Marathon
Runners gear up for another wet Boston Marathon
Charges dropped against woman accused of assaulting Conway
Charges dropped against woman accused of assaulting Conway
Firefighters respond to minor fire at South Avenue store
Firefighters respond to minor fire at South Avenue store
Kelly settles in at Campbell Police Department
The new chief plans to start a street crimes unit and increase officer training.
Campbell School District renewal levy back on the ballot
The levy has provided operational costs to the school since 2000.
Will spring bring civility?
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Spring has finally arrived in all its glory. In Pittsburgh, the
All hail US President Javanka!
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication While other reporters waste their time examining
Assange has eluded personal accountability for far too long now
Editorial: The Washington Post: After six-plus years of asylum in the Ecuadoran Embassy in London, Julian
‘Mayor Pete’ joins 2020 Dem race as face of new generation
Pete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential race, has made his official campaign entrance by claiming the mantle of a fresh generation ready to reshape the country
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Anastasia and Waldeca Atallah, Youngstown, boy, April 13.
Rookie comes through for Bucs in 9th
Rookie Jason Martin hit a tiebreaking double in the top of the ninth inning
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Haley R. Hummel, 26, of Mineral Ridge, and Brandon M.
Tiger tames Augusta for 15th and most improbable PGA victory
Tiger Woods blazing to victory in his Sunday red at the Masters
Gore comes in for Royals in pinch
Terrance Gore has carved out a most unusual big league career, one that’s had him on base more often than in the batter’s box
Dahmen, Klim win runYtown 10-mile race
Mike Dahmen, Canfield High’s boys’ track coach, defended his 10-mile championship
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SOFTBALL State Softball Coaches Poll First-place votes followed by total points Division I
Tire fire in Coitsville
Tire fire in Coitsville CAMPBELL Fire officials are saying the cause of a large trash and tire
The hardest hit was Mahoning County with more than 14,000 without electricity
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN There were tornado warnings and tornado
Cops’ traffic stops drop dramatically in Phoenix
Associated Press PHOENIX Traffic stops by sheriff’s deputies in metropolitan Phoenix have
SPORTS digest
College Sports YSU distance runners close out Bison Outdoor Classic LEWISBURG, PA. The
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 15
Today is Monday, April 15, the 105th day of 2019. There are 260 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Phantoms host Fighting Saints in Clark Cup playoff series
The road to a repeat will be a little more challenging
‘Shazam!’ holds onto top spot at box office
‘Shazam!’ holds onto top spot at box office NEW YORK A rush of newcomers couldn’t shake
Islanders top Pens for 3-0 series lead
The New York Islanders don’t play a particularly sexy brandy of hockey