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Pedestrian killed in Boardman tonight
A pedestrian was hit and killed by an SUV on South Avenue near Fairfield Drive at about 9:50 tonight.
QPR can help prevent suicides, speaker says
The smallest word of encouragement could provide a very big positive impact on someone considering suicide.
Youngstown schools levy misses fall ballot, talk show host plans to run
Mahoning County voters will consider 14 proposed tax issues while Trumbull County will have 22 during the Nov. 5 election.
Jurors to resume deliberations Thursday in Goleta Avenue murder
Attorneys on both sides of the Jesse Williams aggravated murder trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court agree on one thing: Williams shot Diane Dent, 62, to death June 10, 2018, as she answered a knock on her front door.
Film made in Valley opens nationwide Friday
The cast of “Them That Follow” seems a lot more impressive today than it did in 2017, when it was being shot in rural areas near Lisbon and Salem.
Ryan to lead 'caravan' to Mitch McConnell's Ky. town
Ryan to lead 'caravan' to Mitch McConnell's Ky. town
Youngstown schools renewal levy won’t be on ballot
Youngstown schools renewal levy won’t be on ballot
Russian couple face losing custody of child after protest
Russian couple face losing custody of child after protest
Video shows black man shot by Colorado police running away
Video shows black man shot by Colorado police running away
Fox chief says Emmy Awards won't have a host this year
Fox chief says Emmy Awards won't have a host this year
Case dismissed against man arrested near Taylor Swift's home
Case dismissed against man arrested near Taylor Swift's home
McConnell, GOP Senate unlikely to act swiftly on guns
McConnell, GOP Senate unlikely to act swiftly on guns
Mass shootings so far this year almost reach 2018 levels
Mass shootings so far this year almost reach 2018 levels
LIVE: Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham
There will be an Editorial Board meeting with Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham at 3 p.m.
Ohio high court declines to hear appeal in suit over slaying
Ohio high court declines to hear appeal in suit over slaying
Brown urges Trump to have Senate back in session for gun-control vote
Brown urges Trump to have Senate back in session for gun-control vote
Robbers steal $2.5M in coins from Mexico's mint in daylight heist
Robbers steal $2.5 million in coins from Mexico's mint in daylight heist
Radio talk show host Ron Verb running for Austintown trustee
Radio host Ron Verb running for Austintown trustee post
Police looking for suspect in shooting of man in Austintown
Police looking for suspect in shooting of man in Austintown
Ohio house explosion probed as possible hate crime
Ohio house explosion probed as possible hate crime
Brookfield trustees hosts 'Talk with a Trustee' on Saturday
Brookfield trustees hosts 'Talk with a Trustee' on Saturday
Boardman man in custody for threatening fed agents
Boardman man in custody of threatening fed agents
VINDY LIVE
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham talks with The Vindicator Editorial Board at 3 p.m. today to discuss the financial challenges confronting school districts.
MSNBC's Wallace apologizes for remark on Trump and Latinos
MSNBC's Wallace apologizes for remark on Trump and Latinos
ACTION planning vigil next week for Dayton, El Paso victims
ACTION planning vigil next week for Dayton, El Paso victims
Nissan pays $1.5M in crash of car without side air bags
Nissan pays $1.5M in crash of car without side air bags
Vandalism reported at Market St. Elementary School
Vandalism reported at Market St. Elementary School
Services set for Pennsylvania grad student killed in Ohio
Services set for Pennsylvania grad student killed in Ohio
Stocks slide as rate cuts stoke fear of an economic slowdown
Stocks slide as rate cuts stoke fear of an economic slowdown
Reminder: New Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today near YSU
Reminder: New Chipotle Mexican Grill opens today near YSU
Australian court upholds dismissal of woman over tweets
Australian court upholds dismissal of woman over tweets
West Branch school board puts 3-year levy on fall ballot
West Branch school board puts 3-year levy on fall ballot
Dayton, site of latest mass shooting, warily awaits Trump
Dayton, site of latest mass shooting, warily awaits Trump
Taliban suicide blast in Kabul kills 14 people, 145 wounded
Taliban suicide blast in Kabul kills 14 people, 145 wounded
Ohio makes Lake Erie Islands trail 12th state water trail
Ohio makes Lake Erie Islands trail 12th state water trail

VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Restaurant could open next month near Youngstown's new amp
Earl Winner stands in front of the former Daugherty-Davis Co. cigar store and closed St. Vincent DePaul Society dining hall he is transforming into a new restaurant. Tavern 208 Bar and Grill in downtown Youngstown on Front Street could open as soon as next month.
Ohio board recommends law-license suspension for Yavorcik
Martin Yavorcik was convicted in the Oakhill Renaissance Place scandal, but appellate overturned his conviction.
Commissioners approves $8.9 million in new bonds for 2019
The total $16,551,735 in notes approved Tuesday includes about $3.4 million now going into long-term debt service this year.
Youngstown council and administration officials to meet privately today to discuss state audit
State auditor’s office has questioned the city’s use of $4.5 million in 2017 for economic development
Workhorse made $70 a day in second quarter
Second quarter earnings for potential Lordstown savior Workhorse paint a dire picture of the company
12th annual Taste of Hubbard set for Sept. 29
Order tickets for Taste of Hubbard before they’re gone
Goleta Avenue murder trial underway
Prosecutors say Jesse B. Williams, 52, intended to kill Diane Dent’s son Anttwon, but Diane was the one to answer the door.
METRO DIGEST || Woman reports husband
Police are investigating an incident in which a woman claims her husband made an account using her picture and name on the dating website Plenty of Fish.

NFL | Off and running: Chubb poised for breakout season
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) runs the ball against strong safety Damarious Randall (23) during practice at the NFL football team's training facility Monday in Berea.

Wild winds wreak havoc in Warren, at Italian fest setup
Warren City Operations crews work at removing a downed tree on the south side of the West Market Street Bridge after a fast-moving storm hit downtown Warren Tuesday afternoon.
Society to host walking tour
Society to host walking tour MESOPOTAMIA The Trumbull County Historical Society will host a
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 7
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2019. There are 146 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman school board, special meeting, 4:30 p.m., superintendent’s office,
USA basketball has less than two weeks to pick team
USA Basketball will finalize its World Cup team on Aug. 17
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Maria Torres, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 1. Stephanie Arnold
Food Sales & Dinners
THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host a drive-through-only
Policy, politics and love
Opinion: By KATHRYN JEAN LOPEZ Andrews McMeel Syndication I was sitting at a policy roundtable in
Prevention must take center stage in strategies to rein in opiate epidemic
Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: It may take years to sort out the proportionate blame for the deadly opioid
President Trump called a racist for telling truth about Baltimore
Opinion: Calling someone “racist” has become the default position for liberal politicians and certain members
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,19.89‚àí0.26 Aqua America, 2.28
Rain washes out Indians, Rangers game
The teams will play a traditional doubleheader at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday
Steelers’ McDonald to build on breakout season
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald noticed a positive change in the organization following last year’s turbulent season.
Chamber schedules 3 ribbon-cuttings
Chamber schedules 3 ribbon-cuttings The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has scheduled three
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 5, Tigers 3, 1st game; Tigers 10, White Sox 6, 2nd game DETROIT
Softball is a year-round passion for Champion pitcher Sophie Howell
For Howell, softball is a year-round sport
Prosecutors urge Ohio Supreme Court to not accept Burke appeal
Burke was sentenced last year to 58 years to life for killing a Warren man
“FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH COOKBOOK”
“FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH COOKBOOK” GRANDMA’S BUNS by LOWELL SATRE 51/2cups flour 1/2cup sugar
ohio DeWine proposes changes to address shootings
Gun-control supporters remain skeptical Associated Press COLUMBUS Prompted to act by the
SPORTS digest
Scrappers game postponed NILES Tuesday night’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game against the West
After carnage in Dayton, it’s time for Legislature to finally do something
Editorial: The Plain Dealer: Too often when the unthinkable happens, when someone with a powerful firearm fells