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

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Ursuline gets 5-2 victory over Girard at Cene Park

Ursuline sees 5-2 victory over Struthers at Cene Park on Wednesday night.


UPDATE | Chief: Boardman police probe South Avenue death

Chief: Boardman police probe South Avenue death


Measles cases in US hit highest mark in 25 years

US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years


CASTLO wins $10,000 grant for Struthers development

CASTLO wins $10,000 grant for Struthers development


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Groups work together to remove Niles eyesore

Low-cost Niles demolition is fruit of new Council of Governments, chairman says


Boy Scouts could be hit with more sex-abuse claims

Boy Scouts could be hit with more sex-abuse claims


Tiffany Lewis is Youngstown 2019 Teacher of the Year

Tiffany Lewis has taught for 13 years, seven in the Youngstown schools


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Federal Frenzy Saturday in downtown Youngstown

Music and arts festival returns to downtown Youngstown


Tesla's $700M Q1 net loss much larger than expected

Tesla's $700M Q1 net loss much larger than expected


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Comedian will cap the six-day Canfield Fair

Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will be part of an entertainment lineup that mixes things up a bit


Cohen says he pleaded guilty to crimes he didn't commit

Cohen says he pleaded guilty to crimes he didn't commit


YNDC receives $10K grant from Citizens Bank

YNDC receives $10K grant from Citizens Bank


Youngstown firefighters on scene of East Side blaze

Youngstown firefighters on scene of East Side blaze


US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years

US measles cases hit highest mark in 25 years


Historic flag returns to Ohio Statehouse for Lincoln anniversary

Historic flag returns to Ohio Statehouse for Lincoln anniversary


Pa. woman killed when she falls into meat grinder at work

Pa. woman killed when she falls into meat grinder at work


Trumbull County Historical Society annual meeting is Saturday

Trumbull County Historical Society meets Saturday


Nora Roberts sues Brazilian author, cites 'multiplagiarism'

Nora Roberts sues Brazilian author, cites 'multiplagiarism'


Cowboys pick up 5th-year option on Zeke Elliott contract

Cowboys pick up 5th-year option on Zeke Elliott contract


Ohio officials discuss hate crimes before Klan-related rally

Ohio officials discuss hate crimes before Klan-related rally


FBI assisting after car plows into pedestrians

FBI assisting after car plows into pedestrians


Lordstown public affairs board meets this afternoon

Lordstown public affairs board meets this afternoon


Big Ben to remain with Steelers through 2021

Big Ben to remain with Steelers through 2021

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Tiffany Lewis is YCSD 2019 Teacher of the Year

Tiffany Lewis is YCSD 2019 Teacher of the Year


Trumbull commissioners OK bike trail plan

Trumbull commissioners OK bike trail plan


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Dana School anniversary dinner today is private, not public

Dana School anniversary dinner today is private, not public


Inmates say conditions inhumane at Cuyahoga County jail

Inmates say conditions inhumane at Cuyahoga County jail


Trump's threat to go to court over impeachment defies ruling

Trump's threat to go to court over impeachment defies ruling


Traffic reduced to one lane on I-80 in Hubbard until 1 p.m.

Traffic reduced to one lane on I-80 in Hubbard until 1 p.m.


Canfield Fair 2019 entertainers announced

Canfield Fair 2019 entertainers announced


Testimony continues in Baker murder trial

Testimony continues in Baker murder trial


Judge blocks schools from Ohio suit against e-school founder

Judge blocks schools from Ohio suit against e-school founder


Frayed flags replaced at National Veterans Memorial in Ohio

Frayed flags replaced at National Veterans Memorial in Ohio


‘Stand Up for Man Up’

‘Stand Up for Man Up’


House Dems wrestle with White House over investigations

House Dems wrestle with White House over investigations


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:


Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for child rapist

Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for child rapist


Unemployment rate for tri-county areas largely unchanged

Mahoning County’s rate remained the same while Columbiana County’s decreased slightly and Trumbull County’s increased slightly.


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ValleyDeals365 - Original Roadhouse is 'two-step above the rest'

ValleyDeals365 - Original Roadhouse is 'two-step above the rest'

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Trump threatens sanctuary cities

Opinion: In the category of Mad magazine’s “scenes we’d like to see,” comes President Donald Trump’s threat


Bashing Kate Smith is wrong

Opinion: By Christine Flowers Cagle Cartoons We have become a society that demands the utmost purity from


CORRECTED: Dana Anniversary Gala box

IF YOU GO When: Today, dinner at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. Where: Stambaugh Ballroom and


Very rusty Bell skips Jets voluntary camp

Chiefs trade for Seahawks’ Clark


Taltoan offers promising leadership for 2nd Ward

Editorial: Few realistic observers, we suspect, would disagree with the assertion that the East Side of


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Ford dealer to give engine to CCCTC COLUMBIANA Columbiana Ford is donating a 2018 2.3L EcoBoost


Probe into air-bag failures expands

Associated Press DETROIT U.S. auto safety regulators expanded an investigation into


I-80 pavement project

I-80 pavement project HUBBARD The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Interstate 80 pavement-


london All not in favor of Trump’s palace dinner date

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump finally has a date on the calendar for a


2020 election Biden set to launch presidential campaign Thursday

Associated Press WASHINGTON Answering perhaps the most significant question of the early 2020


Man charged in Warren Amber Alert expected to be released on bond

Man charged in Warren Amber Alert expected to be released on bond


YSU men finish third in Horizon tourney

Shutt is second as women’s team ends up fourth


boy scouts of america Looming wave of cases poses threat

Associated Press NEW YORK The lawyers’ ads on the internet aggressively seeking clients to file


Testimony continues in West Side murder trial

Prosecutors present firearm and cell phone evidence


Wis. man, 24, wins $768M Powerball lottery prize

Associated Press MADISON, Wis. A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a


Third suspect in 2017 Niles jewelry store robbery will be arraigned today

Third suspect in 2017 Niles jewelry store robbery will be arraigned today


Justices seem ready to uphold Trump plan for census

Citizenship question is unconstitutional, lawyers contend Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite


Bruins bounce Leafs for Game 7 victory

Boston boots Toronto out of the playoffs for second straight season.


Divided debate

Tension over impeachment emerges between Congress, 2020 Dems Associated Press WASHINGTON Some


Indians flounder in loss to Marlins

The Tribe lost another pitcher when Carlos Carrasco left with a left leg injury.


Extrudex pleads guilty to concealing felonies

The company could face a financial penalty, a federal attorney spokesman said.


State board provides $1.4 million for road improvements for TJX project

The money will be used for work to Hallock Young and Ellsworth Bailey roads


Sri Lanka Islamic State claims Easter bombings

Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka As the death toll from the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka rose


Kings’ Walton accused of sex assault in lawsuit

Accuser considered coach to be her friend


Green Township responds to MetroParks eminent domain lawsuits

What they’re offering is much less than what the lands are worth to their owners, residents said


Jarvis sets records as YSU falls in longest game in history

Northern Kentucky won in 16 innings


Appeal in Ralph Infante criminal case delayed by procedural issue

Appeal in Ralph Infante criminal case delayed by procedural issue


Dyson dodges tag to beat Pirates

Jarrod Dyson scored the go-ahead run in the Diamondbacks’ 2-1 win in Pittsburgh.


Kent State at Trumbull displays sexual assault exhibit this week

Kent State at Trumbull displays sexual assault exhibit this week


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BASEBALL Austintown Fitch 13, Howland 1 HOWLAND Devin Higginbotham (5-1) threw struck out


YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 24

Today is Wednesday, April 24, the 114th day of 2019. There are 251 days left in the year.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Two brothers sue Smollett’s lawyers, claiming defamation CHICAGO Two brothers who


SPORTS digest

Poland Stadium to be closed Friday POLAND The Poland High School Athletic Department will be


Manslaughter defendant jailed for probation violation

Had cases in two different courts


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Patrick and Alexia Durkin, Youngstown, girl, April 22.


Food sales and dinners through May 1

Food sales and dinners through May 1


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District, board meeting, 2 p.m., Boardman Township


YWCA to host anti-racism events

YWCA to host anti-racism events YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Mahoning Valley invites the community to its A


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