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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Officers perceived threat before fatal shooting, Niles chief says
When Matthew Burroughs drove into the Royal Mall apartments with one Niles police cruiser behind him Jan. 2, he “drove toward” multiple other Niles officers already in the complex waiting for him.
Liberty trustee balking at law director's request for 10% raise
One township trustee is concerned about a proposed 10 percent increase for the law director’s pay, citing the township’s fiscal-caution status.
Struthers accepts donated land for fire station
The city took another step at tonight’s city council meeting toward realizing construction of a new fire station.
Adjusters assessing tornado damage today in Bazetta
Insurance adjusters were all over the township assessing damage today after a freak EF1 January tornado skipped across the township and into Cortland on Tuesday morning.
Actor, filmmaker, comic book icon Kevin Smith to speak at YSU
Kevin Smith will be in town during Youngstown’s Comic Con, featuring his New Jersey cohorts Jason Mewes, Ming Chen, Mike Zapcic and Bryan Johnson in July.
Niles council approves final measures to free city of oversight
City council Wednesday unanimously approved the final pieces of legislation required for release from the state-imposed fiscal emergency that has burdened Niles for more than four years.
Ohio packing company recalls pork sausage products
Ohio packing company recalls pork sausage products
Au pairs win $65.5 million settlement in Denver lawsuit
Au pairs win $65.5 million settlement in Denver lawsuit
Police: Woman breaks into Pa. police station, wanted to date cop
Police: Woman breaks into Pa. police station, wanted to date cop
Ohio to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot
Ohio to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot
Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept
Rosenstein, a frequent Trump target, will leave Justice Dept
No deal reached: Dems say Trump walked out of shutdown meeting
Dems say Trump walked out of shutdown meeting
Pa. lawyer: Coat chewing could’ve thrown off breath test
Pa. lawyer: Coat chewing could’ve thrown off breath test
Denver unveils new system for clearing marijuana convictions
Denver unveils new system for clearing marijuana convictions
Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York
Trump's move to send Haitians home goes on trial in New York
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorcing wife after 25 years
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos divorcing wife after 25 years
Driver accused of fatally hitting Ohio child in stroller indicted
Driver accused of fatally hitting Ohio child in stroller indicted
White House tries to hold jittery GOP in line on shutdown
White House tries to hold jittery GOP in line on shutdown
US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown
US orders refuges to staff for hunters despite shutdown
Davis YMCA dedicates new youth learning center and after school program
Davis YMCA dedicates new youth learning center and after school program
Kevin Smith will be this year’s Skeggs Lecture Series presenter
Kevin Smith will be this year’s Skeggs Lecture Series presenter
UPDATE | Niles police feared for their safety in firing weapons
Niles police feared for their safety in firing weapons
Boardman man gets three years for raping special-needs child
Boardman man gets three years for raping special-needs child
Niles man sentenced for using meth in front of kid
Niles man sentenced for using meth in front of kid
’Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters
’Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters

Raiders growing up
In the final seconds of Tuesday’s All-American Conference Red opener, Canfield’s Jake Kowal launched a 3-point try that hit the rim and bounced to a Warren Harding player. A basket would have tied the game; instead, the Raiders’ D’Muntize Owens went on to make four free throws to secure a 53-48 victory.

Regional UAW director vows to fight to keep GM Lordstown open
“When is enough, enough?” UAW Region 2-B Director Rich Rankin asks.
South Range goes inside to beat Struthers
Chris Brooks scored a game-high 14 points and Jaxon Anderson added 13 to lead South Range.
Ryan: Border security is needed, but not a wall
Congressman says technology, not a wall, is needed at the southern border.
Niles tops Girard in defensive battle
The Indians didn’t have an answer for Niles sophomore Doug Foster.
Hubbard trustees plan to place police levies on ballot
Township trustees plan to place two police levies on the May primary ballot in an attempt to alleviate budget woes.
Youngstown board discusses plan to retake control of schools
One board member said now is the time to plan how to resolve issues involving students and taxpayers.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE | TUESDAY’S RESULTS
BOYS BASKETBALL Boardman 78, Lakeside 51 SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP Ethan Andersen has a season high 18
‘Old school’ detective dies Saturday unexpectedly
Perdue was planning to retire next month, Chief Robin Lees said.
Local neurologist with criminal history dies
An area doctor arrested last April and accused of exposing himself to school children has died.
Boardman Schools Fund awards seven mini-grants
The mini-grants awarded by the Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence offer teachers the chance to test drive innovative technology that can be implemented throughout the district.
Warren man, 22, dies after being found shot in field
Warren man, 22, dies after being found shot in field

Rare January tornado races through Trumbull County
Here’s what is left of the storage building at Hillside Cemetery after a tornado blew through on Tuesday morning. Kris Parke, the Bazetta Township road superintendent, said he believes about 50 trees were also knocked over in the cemetery.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, 7:30 a.m., regular meeting, administration building,
Police: Teenager shot in head while playing Russian roulette
Associated Press AKRON Police said a 17-year-old boy was shot in the head while playing Russian
NFL Browns huddle, zero-in on choice
Kitchens seen as favorite for head coach position Associated Press CLEVELAND One week into
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 9
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2019. There are 356 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. charged in unrelated case
Associated Press NEW YORK The Russian lawyer who attended the Trump Tower meeting that is a

Austintown native drives North High brewing’s success
Accepting sage counsel from a mentor often leads to success in life and business.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Mayor, governor unveil plans to expand health care
Associated Press SEATTLE Washington’s governor and New York City’s mayor unveiled major
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Previews of Thursday’s games
MEN Matchup: YSU (5-12, 1-3 Horizon League) at UIC (7-9, 1-2). Tip-off: 8 p.m. at Credit Union 1
Asylum seekers being released quickly
Associated Press SAN DIEGO President Donald Trump says he has ended “catch-and-release” for
RECAPS OF TUESDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 1 Duke 87, Wake Forest 65 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Freshman sensation Zion Williamson
Husted to head office on technology
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov.-elect Mike DeWine says a new office overseeing technology-related
Boardman man charged for shooting, robbery in Campbell
The victim was found half-naked and bleeding from his back by Campbell police officers.
DNA sought from workers after patient gives birth at care facility
Associated Press PHOENIX Police served a search warrant Tuesday to get DNA from all male
Murray leads Penguins to another win
Matt Murry stopped 36 shots as he remains undefeated since returning from injury.
N. Korea leader arrives in China for talks
Associated Press BEIJING North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday at the
Filing: Manafort shared polling data with Russian
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort shared polling data
Familiar face in Struthers is new safety-service director
Bob Norris is a retired city police chief.
Ohio deserves more fair House districts by 2020
Editorial: Akron Beacon Journal: On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would take up again the matter
Evangelicals falsely believe they have found a champion in Trump
Opinion: By MICHAEL GERSON Washington Post WASHINGTON By all indications, the reluctant support by
Romney should rein in his ego
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons What’s with Mitt Romney, the newly minted Republican senator