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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Himrod Expressway work to close I-680 ramp
The Market Street ramp from Interstate 680 southbound is set to close from Monday morning to Friday evening, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.
Forcing repayment would hurt taxpayers, Youngstown's lawyers tell state
A law firm representing the city is urging the state auditor’s office not to issue findings that could reach about $4.5 million for using water, wastewater and sanitation funds for economic-development projects.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 22
Today is Friday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2019. There are 312 days left in the year.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 21
Today is Thursday, Feb. 21, the 52nd day of 2019. There are 313 days left in the year.
Markulin jailed, accused of beating teen daughter, wife
A township man is in the Mahoning County jail after badly beating his 19-year-old daughter during a domestic dispute, according
Hartford officer rejected by Mathews BOE may sue
Theresa Hartman, the Hartford Township police officer rejected as DARE officer by Mathews school board for unexplained “personal issues,” says she expects to meet with an attorney to discuss possible litigation against the board.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 20
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 20, the 51st day of 2019. There are 314 days left in the year.
YEARS AGO FOR FEB. 19
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2019. There are 315 days left in the year.
China bars millions from travel for 'social credit' offenses
China bars millions from travel for 'social credit' offenses
Not-guilty plea from man charged with setting deputy on fire
Not-guilty plea from man charged with setting deputy on fire
Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals
Trump sets up abortion obstacles, barring clinic referrals
Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order
Trump vows veto as Democrats try to block emergency order
Trumbull County coroner hires forensic pathologist
Trumbull County coroner hires forensic pathologist
Mass. speaker proposes $1B for energy-efficiency grants
Speaker DeLeo proposes $1B for energy efficiency grants
Puerto Rico Gov: Trump refuses meeting over hurricane relief
Puerto Rico Gov: Trump refuses meeting over hurricane relief
Union: American Airlines' sick policy biased against women
Union: American Airlines' sick policy biased against women
Pa. parents charged with death of toddler girl
Pa. parents charged with death of toddler girl who overheated
UPDATE | DeWine: GM could sell Lordstown to another company
Governor arrives for roundtable chat with Valley leaders
UPDATE | Prosecutors charge R. Kelly with abusing 4 victims
Musician R Kelly charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse
Attorney selected as Columbiana County Dem Party leader
Attorney selected as Columbiana County Dem Party leader
Stocks climb, putting S&P 500 on track for 4th weekly gain
Stocks climb, putting S&P 500 on track for 4th weekly gain
Judge grants citizenship to twin son of gay couple
Judge grants citizenship to twin son of gay couple
Former Pa. prison guard gets probation for sex with inmate
Former Pa. prison guard gets probation for sex with inmate
Alliance man arrested in Sebring on meth, drug charges
Alliance man arrested in Sebring on meth, drug charges
California parents of 13 plead guilty to torture, abuse
California parents of 13 plead guilty to torture, abuse
Ohio lawmakers pushing to fix error that could ban some guns
Ohio lawmakers pushing to fix error that could ban some guns
City's lawyer asks state auditor to not seek financial recovery
City's lawyer asks state auditor to not seek financial recovery
Forget Netflix - The real joy of movies is still in theaters
Forget Netflix - The real joy of movies is still in theaters
House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict
House Dems introduce measure to revoke Trump border edict
Smollett's character to be removed from final two episodes
Smollett's character to be removed from final two episodes
In letters, Whitey Bulger fondly recalled old days, Alcatraz
In letters, Whitey Bulger fondly recalled old days, Alcatraz
At Kraft Heinz, a fed investigation and a $15.4B write-down
At Kraft Heinz, a fed investigation and a $15.4B write-down
Chicago's vast camera network helped solve Smollett case
Chicago's vast camera network helped solve Smollett case
Liberty will have Saturday ceremony for fallen firefighter
Liberty will have Saturday ceremony for fallen firefighter
Ford family member on foundation board for 1st time in years
Ford family member on foundation board for 1st time in years
Swede gets 4 ½ years in prison for royal jewels heist
Swede gets 4 ½ years in prison for royal jewels heist
Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability
Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability
Falcons’ 25-season district drought snapped
Jada Lazaro led Fitch with 13 points against Warren Harding.
Marshals find Detroit man who made threats
Cameron White, 28, is being held in the Mahoning County jail on a warrant from Wayne County, Mich. until extradition.
CIRV attendees told choice to better life is theirs
The program has seen about 400 participants take part.
West Branch puts away Howland for sectional victory
Peyton Alazaus’ 13 points led three West Branch players in double figures as the No. 4 seeded Warriors defeated No. 5 Howland
ODE blames Youngstown schools for salary snafu
The school board 'had no idea' the state wasn't paying Mohip's $170,000 wage.
Quisenberry injured as YSU winning streak ends
NKU holds off YSU 76-69 to snap the Penguins’ six-game winning streak.
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SWIMMING West Branch’s Robb sets state record in 100 breaststroke CANTON West Branch junior
Meacham: Tax base has grown despite population decline
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph Meacham said though an independent analysis of the county’s financial standing considers the county’s economy “weak,” its residential tax base has seen growth despite a decline in population of about 4 percent from the last census in 2010.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ offers moving end to trilogy
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” Rating: PG for adventure action and some mild rude
WWE dreams become real in ‘Fighting’
‘Fighting With My Family’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual material,
Penguins look to continue Horizon League track dominance
Trophies, triple crowns and shots at making history are all on the line this weekend in the WATTS.
African American Achievers to induct 8 into hall of fame Saturday
Tickets are still available for Saturday’s Trumbull County African American Achiever’s Association Hall of Fame induction banquet.
Organizations enable Choffin student to pursue his dreams
Several organizations worked together to improve the vision and independence of a Choffin Career and Technical Center student.
Poland man faces 35th felony charge in teen sex case
Prosecutors have heaped a 35th felony charge onto a tow-truck driver accused of sex crimes involving teens.
Couple charged after overdosing
The couple’s 11-year-old son called 911 and said his “mother and father won’t wake up.”
Youngstown amphitheater and park on schedule to open in June
The project’s total cost is currently $8.08 million
Man and woman arraigned in Wednesday Warren bank robbery
Man and woman arraigned in Wednesday Warren bank robbery
Fatal Parkcliffe fire ruled accidental but cause ‘undetermined’
Capt Kurt Wright talks about the evidence he found in the Parkcliffe Avenue house fire that killed five children.
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:
Estimation of local Gas Tax Revenues
MAHONING COUNTY FY 2020FY 2021FY 2022FY2023FY2024FY2024 Austintown $238,665 $525,443 $540,008
Trial delayed for mom accused of killing sons
Associated Press BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio The trial of an Ohio woman accused of suffocating her
Syracuse coach hits, kills man on highway
Longtime Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim struck and killed a man along an interstate late Wednesday night.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP | Recaps of Thursday’s games
MEN No. 2 Gonzaga 92, Pepperdine 64 SPOKANE, WASH. Rui Hachimura scored 23 points as No. 2
Fifth Ave. face-lift, other projects will energize city
Editorial: One by one, key pieces of downtown Youngstown’s strategic redevelopment puzzle are securely falling
YSU roundup
FOOTBALL Gomes joins Pelini’s staff as DBs coach YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State football coach Bo
Supply of drugs isn’t the problem
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords As the sister of a brother lost to an opioid overdose, President
Hertl’s power-play goals help Sharks top Penguins
Tomas Hertl scored a pair of first-period power-play goals and Martin Jones stopped 26 shots.
Diocese hosts 75th Jubilee service
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Society of St. John Chrysostom Youngstown-Warren Chapter recently
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
Organist will return for concert with brass
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Organist Edward Alan Moore, a native of Girard, will return to Stambaugh
Valley Rep. Ryan faces long odds if he decides to run for president
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is attracting national media attention for his potential run for president in
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road. Various commodities, 8:30
McCabe still facing probe, lawyer says
Associated Press WASHINGTON A criminal investigation into whether former FBI Deputy Director
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Women in Jeopardy,” 7:30 p.m: Opening night for this offbeat
Jobless applications drop to historic low
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign
Peter Tork of Monkees dead at 77
By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES Peter Tork, a talented singer-songwriter and
Judge issues gag order against Trump ally Stone
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge issued a broad gag order forbidding Roger Stone to
Cohen visits Senate offices
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, visited the
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special board meeting to inform the
ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s pro golf results
MEXICO CHAMPIONSHIP McIlroy shoots 63, Woods struggles MEXICO CITY Rory McIlroy flirted with a
Ford probing fuel-economy tests
Automaker looking into whether gas mileage was overstated Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor
sMLB roundup
CLEVELAND INDIANS RHP Tyler Clippard agrees to minor-league deal GOODYEAR, Ariz. The Indians
Home sales slide 1.2% in January
Associated Press WASHINGTON The National Association of Realtors said Thursday sales of existing
Testimony heard at sex-abuse summit
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The day began with an African woman telling an extraordinary
Smollett case resembles detailed movie script
Associated Press CHICAGO As authorities laid out their case against “Empire” actor Jussie
Pompeo: N. Korea sanctions could ease if threat is reduced
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. will not move to ease economic sanctions on North Korea
Maduro closes Brazil border to block aid to Venezuela
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela As a showdown looms over humanitarian aid destined for
PREVIEW OF TODAY’S WOMEN’s BASKETBALL GAME
Matchup: YSU (20-6, 12-3 Horizon League) vs. Northern Kentucky (7-17, 6-8). Tip-off: 7 p.m. at
Wendy Lesnik, Robert Standardi are engaged
imperial, pa. Anthony and Susan Lesnik of Imperial, Pa. are announcing the engagement of their
Sarah Smith | Phillip Skowron
boardman St. Charles Borromeo Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. July 14, 2018, as Sarah Smith
Tori Quillen | Cameron Rogers
boardman Tori Quillen and Cameron Rogers, both of Westlake, were married July 21, 2018, at Evangel
Canfield Community Briefs
Adams named national winner of the 2019 Excellence in EFNEP Award Robin Adams has been named the
Boardman Community Briefs
NSS Life plans annual meeting The National Slovak Society (NSS Life) local assembly 731 will host
United Way offers free tax assistance through April
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is
Schuler and Dawson qualify for district tournament
The Canfield girls 200 medley relay team of Sydney Schuler, Elle Dawson, Jordan Helmick and Miranda
Austintown Community Briefs
Strategy board games at the library Visit the library to play games like “Stratego,” “Chess,”
C.H. Campbell celebrates Valentine’s Day
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day with classroom parties on Feb. 13.
Boardman High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
NINTH GRADE PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Alyssa Alberti Khalid Aras Rees Beckman Lainey
Boardman celebrates school spirit at winter pep rally
Boardman High School received a special honor during its annual winter pep rally on Jan. 25.
New director brings Shakespeare to BHS
Boardman High School Drama Guild presented “A Mid Summer Nights Dream” Feb. 7-9 at the Boardman Performing Arts Center.
Alexa Lewis | Chris Smaldino
aurora Alexa Lewis and Chris Smaldino, both of Indianapolis, Ind., were united in marriage Jan.
Boys swim team wins Akron Sectionals
The Canfield High School boys swim team won the DII Akron Sectional Championships on Feb. 8. Top
Metro Mutts teams up with Canine Campus for dog body language lesson
Members of the Metro Mutts group at Mill Creek Park gathered at the Fellows Riverside Garden on Feb. 2 to discuss dog body language.
Kindergarten registration sessions
The Canfield Local School District will host kindergarten registration sessions for students
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls varsity basketball beats Ellet High School The Austintown girls varsity basketball team beat
Poland Union PTO hosts annual Valentine’s Day party
Poland Union Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14.
United Way offers free tax assistance
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is offering free tax help to local communities from February through April.
Preschoolers travel to Valentine Land
The Austintown Community Church Preschool and Childcare Center had their annual “trip” to Valentine Land on Feb. 14.
Students honor veterans with dinner
Members of the Students Serving Veterans organization at Austintown Fitch High School hosted the second annual Veterans Dinner at the school on Feb. 5.
Succulent dishes created at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted a created your own succulent dish
CVMS celebrates winter sports teams
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School students showed off their
All-girl troop 8115 steps into a path to adventure
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Scouts BSA Troop 8115 hosted a Founders Sign-Up
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls seventh grade-basketball beat Austintown The Boardman girls seventh-grade basketball white
Feb. 7
Feb. 7 Arrest: Officers at a Market Street motel arrested Morgan R. Parker, 32, of Alice Street,
Library offers advice to local entrepreneurs
The Michael Kusalaba Library teamed up with the Entrepreneurship Center at Youngstown State University for the Understanding Your Business Plan event.
Poland Community Briefs
Walt Disney World 101 The library will present Walt Disney World 101 at 10:30 a.m. on March 2.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
United Way offers free tax assistance
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is offering free tax help to local communities from February through April.
Swim teams compete at districts
The Canfield High School boys swim team placed sixth overall with 126.5 points at the Northeast
All-girl troop 8115 steps into a path to adventure
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Scouts BSA Troop 8115 hosted a Founders Sign-Up
Families travel to Boardman's Father Daughter Dance
Dads and daughters from all over Ohio travelled to Boardman Park to celebrate the parks 16th annual Father Daughter Dance.
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls varsity basketball defeats Liberty The Poland girls varsity basketball team beat Liberty
Senior wrestlers recognized during Senior Night
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield High School wrestling team honored its six
Library hosts line dance class
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield library hosted a Learn to Line Dance class on
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