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

Trumbull Children Services honors families for overcoming adversities
Kristen Trumbull and her fiance, Justin Bishop, got a call last summer from Trumbull County Children Services about little twin girls, 6 months old, who had been taken from their mother and father because of abuse.

Islanders finish off Penguins 3-1
The New York Islanders’ turnaround season is heading to the second round of the playoffs.

Area long jumpers compete for top numbers
Last year, 22 feet was a good enough mark in the long jump to clinch at least a state runner-up finish in Division III.

Road work underway throughout the Valley
Warmer weather likely will bring striped orange barrels and cadres of reflective-vested road workers to a roadway near you.
Slow down on highways as construction season unfolds
Slow down on highways as construction season unfolds
Rescue Mission wants to change location for new shelter
Rescue Mission wants to change location for new shelter
Mahoning commissioners sitting on plate fee measure
Mahoning commissioners sitting on plate fee measure
Church sorry for Easter lesson encouraging attacks on pastor
An Ohio church has apologized for an Easter lesson that encouraged students to slap and cut a pastor and spit on him – incidents that were captured in videos and posted online
Metal stamping for Cruze replacement parts finished at Lordstown
Metal stamping for Cruze replacement parts finished at Lordstown
Eastern hellbender voted Pennsylvania’s official amphibian
Eastern hellbender voted Pennsylvania’s official amphibian
Struthers man faces charges in attack on girlfriend
Struthers man faces charges in attack on girlfriend
Woman charged in shooting death pleads guilty
She pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of justice.
Director of the the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District to retire
Greg Kovalchick has been on sick leave since the end of March after an investigation
Sherrod Brown touts proposed tax relief plan
Sen. Brown said the plan would cut taxes for workers and families.
Trumbull Co. coroner IDs body found Friday
Man has been identified as Javaris D. Russell, 33, of Kenmore Avenue Northeast. His death was ruled a homicide.
US industrial production slipped 0.1% in March
Industrial production fell in March, pulled down by a drop in mining output.
'Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actress Georgia Engel dies
'Mary Tyler Moore Show’ actress Georgia Engel dies
Ex-police chief, friend to stand trial on child rape charges
Ex-police chief, friend to stand trial on child rape charges
NOTRE DAME FIRE | Architect: repair could take decades
Architect: Notre Dame repair could take decades
'Mary Tyler Moore Show' actress Georgia Engel dies at 70
'Mary Tyler Moore Show' actress Georgia Engel dies at 70
Youngstown council to consider $500 fee to pick up garbage from major property clean-outs
Council is expected to reject a report recommending raises for its police patrol union
Ryan brings his campaign to Southwest Fla.
The Mahoning Valley congressman is the first Democratic presidential contender to campaign to the Sunshine State.
Two women charged in separate child-endangering incidents Sunday in Warren
Two women charged in separate child-endangering incidents Sunday in Warren
Green Team eyes more curbside recycling
The plan would discontinue recycling drop-off services in several incorporated municipalities where the proposed curbside recycling carts would duplicate services.
Creditors seek foreclosure on Flats at Wick
The Dominic Marchionda-owned Flats at Wick LLC has failed to keep up on payments toward the property’s $5.5 million loan, new court filings show.
Six people in four vehicles were involved in Thursday’s fatal Warren crash
Six people in four vehicles were involved in Thursday’s fatal Warren crash
Storm damage clean-up
As of Monday night, there were 610 Mahoning County residents without power. Youngstown was hit hardest, with 300 reported power outages. Canfield Township had 146 residents still in the dark.
Warren Novelis plant celebrates completion of $4.5 million investment
Warren Novelis plant celebrates completion of $4.5 million investment
Jury selection starts in West Side murder case
Couple charged with 2017 shooting death on Oneta Street
nhl roundup | Monday’s playoff games
Hurricanes 5, Capitals 0 RALEIGH, N.C. Carolina waited 10 long years to finally bring the
ABC Therapy recognized
ABC Therapy recognized LIBERTY The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence has recognized ABA
Hirschbecks to be honored at champions event
Staff report Poland Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley will host its ninth annual
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, regular meeting, 6 p.m., 100 Wadsworth St. Crestview
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city, for the most recent
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city, for the most recent
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 17
Today is Wednesday, April 17, the 107th day of 2019. There are 258 days left in the year.
Gucci Mane tickets on sale Thursday
Gucci Mane tickets on sale Thursday YOUNGSTOWN Rap artist Gucci Mane will perform at the
worth a look
AUCTIONS Beatitude House will host its 20th annual Wine Taste and Auction at 5:30 p.m. May 3 at
Volunteers deliver heart and grace through service
Sponsored By MERCY HEALTH Last week, organizations both within health care and outside that
WorkSmart set for Wednesday
WorkSmart set for Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN The Younger Women’s Task Force of Youngstown (a branch of
Cavs talk to Mosley, Howard about coaching job
The first two coaching candidates set to interview with the Cavaliers have no NBA head coaching experience
mlb roundup | Monday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Twins 3 MINNEAPOLIS Teoscar Hernandez hit the go-ahead three-run
Kuberski keeps YSU bowling rolling
When Doug Kuberski assumed the reigns of the Youngstown State women’s bowling program on Dec. 5, he knew he was inheriting a Top-25 team
First-time bettor wins $1.2 million
A Wisconsin man who claims to have never placed a bet on sports before he risked $85,000 on Tiger Woods
Trump seeks mileage for tax cuts at truck company appearance
President Donald Trump played up the benefits of his tax cuts on Monday’s tax filing day, trying to score political points in a state where he aims to turn a narrow defeat in the 2016 presidential race into a victory in his re-election bid next year
Brown at United Way
Brown at United Way YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, will be at the
Hunt Valve wins pacts
Hunt Valve wins pacts SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., dba Union Flonetics, has won
Kenya’s Cherono wins Boston Marathon
Kenya’s Cherono wins Boston Marathon BOSTON Two-time Boston Marathon champion Lelisa Desisa
2020 Democrats raising less money as donors sit on sidelines
The crowded field of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates is showing early signs of money trouble as donors sit on the sidelines to see how the contest unfolds, signaling a drawn-out primary battle lies ahead.
Howland student to earn award for drug-addiction awareness campaign
Howland student to earn award for drug-addiction awareness campaign
YSU men’s golf finish S.C. tourney in 10th place
The Penguins finished with a two-round team score of 611
President ups attacks with Mueller report due Thursday
Associated Press WASHINGTON The president isn’t waiting. As Washington counts down the final
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.74‚àí0.56 Aqua America, .20
Does WikiLeaks founder merit First Amendment protection?
Opinion: By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post WASHINGTON Is Julian Assange a journalist? The Justice
Trump’s refusal to release tax returns fuels suspicion
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump’s mouthpiece was too clever by half – a trait she obviously learned from
White House targets children
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Even if a White House report is just a pack of lies, it still can