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

Niles downs Poland, 4-1
Niles senior Corbin Foy learned to deal with adversity over the last year. He needed that perspective in a 4-1 win over Poland on Wednesday at Wilder Field.

Tribe blanks Mariners, 1-0
After one of the worst starts of his career, Cleveland’s Carlos Carrasco spent several days tinkering to try and find solution.

'Jersey Boys' has 2 shows at Powers Auditorium
For a lot of people, “Jersey Boys” is love at first sight. So they see it again.

YNDC celebrates 100th home rehab
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. celebrated its 100th home rehabilitation with the unveiling of a recently finished property at 4202 Rush Blvd.
Louie B. Free's talk show guests Thursday on Vindy.com
Louie B. Free's talk show guests Thursday on Vindy.com
Youngstown council rejects pay-raise settlement with cops
Youngstown council rejects pay-raise settlement with cops
Canfield council approves $150K for land-use study
Canfield council approves $150K for land-use study
Prototype exhibit testing at OH WOW! in downtown Youngstown
Prototype Exhibit Testing at OH WOW! in Downtown Youngstown
Despite recusal, prosecutor told deputy Smollett overcharged
Despite recusal, prosecutor told deputy Smollett overcharged
NTSB investigates American Airlines flight tipped by wind
NTSB investigates American Airlines flight tipped by wind
Saudi runaway sisters plead for help on social media
Saudi runaway sisters plead for help on social media
MUELLER REPORT | Justice Department set for Thursday release
Justice Department set to release redacted Mueller report

Fred Astaire studio here celebrates 65th anniversary
Fred Astaire studio here celebrates 65th anniversary
O’Rourke says he gave more to charity than tax returns show
O’Rourke says he gave more to charity than tax returns show
Doctors say ex-Peruvian president’s death due to gunshot wound
Doctors say Garcia’s death due to gunshot wound
Time releases its 100 most influential people issue
Time releases its 100 most influential people issue
71-year-old heart study gets $38M grant for another 6 years
71-year-old heart study gets $38M grant for another 6 years
60 people charged in illegal prescription opioid crackdown
60 people charged in illegal prescription opioid crackdown
Doctor's dosing prompts Ohio to eye more hospital regulation
Doctor's dosing prompts Ohio to eye more hospital regulation
Man convicted of killing couple at their car dealership
Man convicted of killing couple at their car dealership
Amazon to lease small distribution center in North Jackson
Amazon to lease small distribution center in North Jackson
Poll: Many aren’t exonerating Trump in Russia probe
AP-NORC Poll: Many aren’t exonerating Trump in Russia probe
US allowing lawsuits over properties seized by Castro
US allowing lawsuits over properties seized by Castro’s Cuba
NOTRE DAME | Cathedral faced 'chain-reaction collapse’ in fire
Official: Notre Dame faced ’chain-reaction collapse’ in fire
US trade deficit narrows to $49.4 billion in February
US trade deficit narrows to $49.4 billion in February
10 students charged after food fight gets out of control
10 students charged after food fight gets out of control
Officials confirm 2 more measles cases, new exposure sites
Officials confirm 2 more measles cases, new exposure sites
Trial continues in 2017 Youngstown shooting death case
Trial continues in 2017 Youngstown shooting death case
'Deeply candid' Demi Moore memoir coming in September
'Deeply candid' Demi Moore memoir coming in September
Competing proposals could dictate sports betting in Ohio
Competing proposals could dictate sports betting in Ohio
Trump says Russia probe 'con job,' as fuller report looms
Trump says Russia probe 'con job,' as fuller report looms
Canfield rally falls short against Polar Bears
The Cardinals scored three runs in the seventh inning, but lost to Massillon Jackson. However, head coach Ray Melewski believes the team is heating up at the right time.
Power expected to be restored in Boardman in a half-hour
Power expected to be restored in Boardman in a half-hour
Tim Ryan’s congressional fund has only $67,192 in it
He’s not releasing how much he’s raised for his presidential bid
CSX possibly one step away from salvaging rail line from Niles to Newton Falls
CSX possibly one step away from salvaging rail line from Niles to Newton Falls
Sherrod Brown is optimistic tax relief proposal will be approved
He was in Youngstown to tout the bill
Commissioners sitting on plate-fee measure
The $5 fee would generate up to $1.5 million strictly for road and bridge improvements.
Remaining workers dwindle at Lordstown plant
Between April and the end of May, nearly 70 remaining workers have or will be laid off.
Change in Rescue Mission location discussed Tuesday night
Rescue Mission hopes to stay on North Side
Smith hired as YSU swimming head coach
Smith hired as YSU swimming head coach Youngstown Brad Smith has been named the Head Women’s and
New facility opens
New facility opens CORTLAND Village Quality Solutions, a quality assurance and auditing company
Activist behind anti-abortion heartbeat bill not at signing
One key activist wasn’t present when Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s stringent heartbeat abortion ban
Ohio lawmakers get feedback on plans for more school funding
Ohio lawmakers considering public input on proposed school-funding changes are hearing from interested parties who say it’s a solid start to the discussion but want more
Food and Drug Administration US halts sales of pelvic mesh tied to injuries in women
Tens of thousands of lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers Associated Press WASHINGTON
Food sales and dinners through April 24
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will host Lenten breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30
Smartphone innovation hinges on folding screen
Samsung previews Galaxy Fold Associated Press LONDON When Samsung said this year it would
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.72‚àí0.04 Aqua America, .20
Support from West rises from ashes of Notre Dame
Editorial: The Guardian of Great Britain: It feels as though the very heart of France and the soul of Europe
President Trump makes Iran paySFlbfor its role as sponsor of terrorism
Opinion: President Donald Trump has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a foreign
Caring for our fellow humans
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons Emma Lazarus, whose words appear on a plaque at the Statue of
“FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH COOKBOOK”
“FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH COOKBOOK” ZIPPITY DIP by HELEN DEMALESWSKI 1cup sour cream
Editor’s note: Today’s Years Ago was inadvertently published on yesterday’s Et
Editor’s note: Today’s Years Ago was inadvertently published on yesterday’s Et Cetera page. Below is
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, regular board meeting, 7:30 a.m., administration
Saints’ OT goal ends Phantoms season
Dubuque rallies late to force bonus hockey to get 2-0 series sweep
HOLY WEEK
HOLY WEEK What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Panthers power past Penguins in series finale
Pittsburgh struck early to hand YSU its fourth straight loss
Marte’s approach sends Pirates over Tigers
The struggling Pirate hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the 10th inning.
YSU softball can learn from split
The Penguins took the series opener but fell in the second game of a doubleheader.
4-H Club meets, fills Easter eggs for hunt
4-H Club meets, fills Easter eggs for hunt CANFIELD Members of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club
Homicide victim ID’d
Homicide victim ID’d WARREN The Trumbull County coroner’s office Tuesday confirmed that the man
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
Columbine, other schools locked down
FBI looks for woman who made threats Associated Press LITTLETON, Colo. Authorities said
nba roundup Tuesday’s playoff games
EASTERN CONFERENCE Raptors 111, Magic 82 TORONTO Kawhi Leonard scored 37 points, Kyle Lowry
high schools
high schools BASKETBALL Area high school basketball coaches are coming and going WARREN Gabe
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Game of Thrones’ sets viewership record for HBO NEW YORK HBO’s “Game of Thrones”
Poll: Most believe schools have become less safe
Associated Press WASHINGTON Twenty years after the Columbine High School shooting made