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

'Beyond ridiculous and unacceptable,' speaker says at vigil tonight

After the Feb. 14, 2018, mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Kira Walker organized a school walkout to show solidarity with those affected by the tragedy and demand that gun violence be addressed.


County won't restore Kinsman Lake, engineer tells residents

A prepared list of questions Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith answered Thursday night at an overflow meeting at the Kinsman Township Hall included one asking “What is the plan to restore our way of life as it was?”


S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea

S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea


Overflow crowd packs Kinsman hall on flooding assistance

Overflow crowd packs Kinsman hall on flooding assistance


Opinion: Trumbull cannot use its funds for Kinsman causeway restoration

Opinion: Trumbull cannot use its funds for Kinsman causeway restoration


Hickenlooper ends White House bid, mulls Senate run in 2020

Hickenlooper ends White House bid, mulls Senate run in 2020


OSHP cites Mich. man in Smith Twp. accident

OSHP cites Mich. man in Smith Twp. accident


Sister: Earnhardt Jr. 'safe' after plane crash in Tennessee

Sister: Earnhardt Jr. 'safe' after plane crash in Tennessee


Mayor, fire chief, union still unsettled on radio issue

Mayor, fire chief, union still unsettled on radio issue


Chaney grad sculpts art from shrubbery

Chaney grad sculpts art from shrubbery


Rep. Omar slams Israel's decision to deny entry

Rep. Omar slams Israel's decision to deny entry


Gov. DeWine slates 6-day trade mission to Japan for September

Gov. DeWine slates 6-day trade mission to Japan for September


Youngstown woman to face murder charge

Youngstown woman to face murder charge


Man who fell 15 feet in Ohio says dog saved him

Man who fell 15 feet in Ohio says dog saved him


Ohio committee rejects medical marijuana for anxiety, autism

Ohio committee rejects medical marijuana for anxiety, autism


Official: Philly suspect fired over 100 rounds

Official: Philly suspect fired over 100 rounds


Columbiana County elections board meets Friday

Columbiana County elections board meets Friday


Youngstown PD to have citizens' academy

Youngstown PD to have citizens' academy


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US makes new push for graphic warning labels on cigarettes

US makes new push for graphic warning labels on cigarettes


Legal opinion says Trumbull cannot use its funds for causeway restoration

Legal opinion says Trumbull cannot use its funds for causeway restoration


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Liberty man says door forced open, items taken include machete

Liberty man says door forced open, items taken include machete


Dope scale found hidden in fake Bible

Dope scale found hidden in fake Bible


Man shot in leg won't cooperate with Youngstown police

Man shot in leg won't cooperate with Youngstown police


UPDATE | Daniels pleads guilty to reckless homicide in Niles woman's death

Daniels pleads guilty to reckless homicide in Niles woman's death


US retail sales rise strongly in sign of consumer optimism

US retail sales rise strongly in sign of consumer optimism


Woman says she lost $1,885 when Boardman store closed

Woman says she lost $1,885 when Boardman store closed


US industrial output fell 0.2% in July as factories struggle

US industrial output fell 0.2% in July as factories struggle


Trump: Israel should not let Tlaib, Omar visit

Trump: Israel should not let Tlaib, Omar visit


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Greatest lineup for tonight's HBK Shootout at Tippe

The HBK Shootout at Tippecanoe Country Club starts tonight at 6 p.m.


US stocks steady after plunge; caution remains

US stocks steady after plunge, but caution still reigns


GOP’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling 'Trumpgret’

Trump’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling 'Trumpgret’


Covelli Enterprises' 2019 Greatest Week in the Valley

This is the Greatest Week in the Valley — a host of fun-filled events around the Valley that marks a triumphant end to summer.


Ohio gunman’s parents apologize for 'insensitive’ obituary

Ohio gunman’s parents apologize for ’insensitive’ obituary


Man dies in Powers Way motorcycle crash

Man dies in Powers Way motorcycle crash


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Local lawyer Ingram will represent teen Olsen in fed case

Local lawyer Ingram will represent teen Olsen in fed case


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


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Saturday Tee Times — 2019 Farmers National Greatest Golfer

Round 2 of the Farmers National Bank 54-hole stroke play tourney Play at 5 courses Saturday


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Closure of Lordstown plant possible factor in YSU enrollment decrease

Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel delivers his annual State of the University address Wednesday morning in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.


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Dow Jones plummets 800 points after bonds flash recession warning

Gregory Rowe works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this July 30 file photo. An economic alarm bell is sounding in the U.S. and sending warnings of a potential recession.


Smiles and prizes: Warren kids appear ready to return to school

Smiles and prizes: Warren kids appear ready to return to school


Woman faces court dates after threatening judge and family

A Chicago woman accused of threatening a Mahoning County area court judge is set to stand trial in county common pleas court.


Brookfield football team returns 19 starters

Coach Randy Clark is cautiously optimistic about the Warriors.


Reservist sentenced for February chase

Jalazia Green must serve six months in jail and go to drug treatment.


POLAND Residents air concerns over public basketball court

By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com POLAND What township resident Alec Catsoules called “a


Prices to rent the new Youngstown amphitheater and community alley were discussed

Community alley and Wean Park won’t be available for rent until next spring


Daryl Hall, John Oates tour brings the soul, the singles

IF YOU GO What: Daryl Hall and John Oates When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Covelli Centre


Playhouse presents play about 1919 steel strike

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present “Father K” in conjunction with the


Performing arts outlook

The 2019-20 season for local theater, dance, music and more.


The Ohio Players in concert at amp

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Funk-R&B icons The Ohio Players will perform at the Youngstown


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YSU senior Braswell contributed to 2016 FCS playoff run

Youngstown State wide receiver Jeremiah Braswell catches a flea-flicker pass from Nathan Mays as Melvin Jackson (23) defends during Wednesday’s practice at Stambaugh Stadium.


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Japanese students immerse themselves in Western culture

Sharlene Piper of Boardman, left, her 12-year-old son, Tyler, center, and Japanese exchange student Daiki Kato, 13, use smartphone translation apps to communicate while Daiki is hosted by the Piper family as part of the annual 4-H LABO exchange-student program.


Dems have begun campaign of shaming all Trump supporters

Opinion: By KATHLEEN PARKER Washington Post WASHINGTON One of the everlasting social forces in


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,17.50‚àí1.60 Aqua America, 2.17


Michigan hopes to challenge OSU in East

The power structure in the Big Ten could be in for a shakeup.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Randy and Jennifer Pratt, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 13.


MIAMI DOLPHINS

MIAMI DOLPHINS WR Stills, owner Ross will agree to disagree TAMPA, Fla. Miami Dolphins


Devers does damage in Indians loss

Rafael Devers gets a hit in eight straight at-bats and homers in Boston win


METRO DIGEST || Federal threat case

Federal threat case YOUNGSTOWN Local defense attorney J. Gerald Ingram has entered an appearance


Browns hope to have OBJ back against Colts today

Indy CB Rock Ya-Sin didn’t go one-on-one with either of the Browns’ projected starting receivers — Odell Beckham Jr. or Jarvis Landry.


Prep Roundup Results from Wednesday’s high school events

GIRLS TENNIS Cardinal Mooney 4, Warren Harding 1 SINGLES — Marissa Landers (CM) def. Michelle


FORD FIESTAS, FOCUSES Warranty transmission extended for 560K cars

Associated Press DETROIT Ford is extending the warranties on about 560,000 small cars in the


GREATEST GOLFEr of the valley | Friday tee times

Mill Creek North Course Morning: Men’s Open, Ladies, 10-12, 13-15 Afternoon: Men’s 10-12, 16-20


Social impact of race is huge

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords When I teach about race in sociology classes, I often begin by


State lawmakers must aid women who are sex slaves

Editorial: Last week, we published an op-ed column written by Ohio Attorney General David Yost that made a


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Harbaugh denies blocking transfer

Cincinatti coach Luke Fickell claims Jim Harbaugh blocked transfer’s waiver


WTG

THURSDAY Dancing Slavic dance lessons, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. George Croatian Center, 3200


Shooter’s friend who bought body armor will remain in jail

Associated Press DAYTON A longtime friend of the Dayton shooter’s who authorities say bought him


NIGHTLIFE

Avalon, 17 W. Federal St., Youngstown Sat: RDNA, 7 p.m. BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St.,


Hunt Valve contract

Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Waeco Valve,


Lisbon woods provide perfect setting for film

“Them That Follow” really defied the odds. The film, which was shot mostly in the woods and a few


Salem Community Theatre presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre will present the musical “Singin’ in the Rain” for


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Grand Night for Singing,” revue by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Directed by Pat


“Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS): In the series finale, Holmes and Watson receive word of

“Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS): In the series finale, Holmes and Watson receive word of their old enemy