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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman may close Market elementary
The school board is considering closing Market Street Elementary at the end of this school year, according to a district news release.
First payday without pay looming for federal workers
Some federal employees in the Mahoning Valley will be on the job, but won’t get a paycheck for the first time today because of the partial government shutdown.
Roberto's closure notice indicates habitual offender, state spokesman says
The Ohio Department of Taxation has suspended the vendor license of Roberto’s Italian Ristorante in downtown Youngstown.
Award-winning restaurateur returns home to create Elm Street Diner
Elm Street has a new restaurant ready to serve up handcrafted macaroni and cheese dishes for less than $14.
Man who fired on police station sentenced to 195 years
Man who fired on police station sentenced to 195 years
Members of Congress honor Saudi writer killed in Turkey
Members of Congress honor Saudi writer killed in Turkey
Senate OKs bill to pay federal employees – after shutdown ends
Senate OKs bill to pay federal employees
Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, to testify publicly before Congress
Cohen, ex-Trump lawyer, to testify publicly before Congress
Boardman schools ponder closing Market Street Elementary
Boardman schools ponder closing Market Street Elementary
Grand jury secretly indicts two men for aggravated murder
Grand jury secretly indicts two men for aggravated murder
Liberals dare Trump to back their bills lowering drug prices
Liberals dare Trump to back their bills lowering drug prices
Trump: Didn't know about allegations Manafort shared polling
Trump: Didn't know about allegations Manafort shared polling
Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial will begin Monday
Claudia Hoerig aggravated murder trial will begin Monday
Payday without pay hits federal workers as shutdown drags on
Payday without pay hits federal workers as shutdown drags on
600 Youngstown schools kids get new coats thanks to organizations
600 Youngstown schools kids get new coats thanks to organizations
Police: Man doing doughnuts crashes new car near Dayton
Police: Man doing doughnuts crashes new car near Dayton
Ohio woman serving life in ex-boyfriend’s killing wins clemency
Ohio woman serving life in ex-boyfriend’s killing wins clemency
Trump threatens emergency declaration ahead of border visit
Trump threatens emergency declaration ahead of border visit
Former McDonald PTO treasurer agrees to repay $8,400
Former McDonald PTO treasurer agrees to repay $8,400
Mahoning CSB spends more on residential placements and family assistance
Mahoning CSB spends more on residential placements and family assistance
Canfield seeks EPA money for water and sewer to Red Gate Farm site
Canfield seeks EPA money for water and sewer to Red Gate Farm site
Boardman police, coroner investigate woman's death
Boardman police, coroner investigate woman's death
UPDATE | Department of Taxation prohibits sales at Roberto’s
Department of Taxation prohibits sales at Roberto’s
Pork Sausage recalled because it is rubbery in Ohio
Pork Sausage recalled because it is rubbery in Ohio
Man who threatened neighborhood gets a year in prison
Man who threatened neighborhood gets a year in prison
Former Struthers employee improperly received unemployment benefits
Former Struthers employee improperly received unemployment benefits
Ohio Supreme Court today reinstated the law license of Martin Yavorcik
Ohio Supreme Court today reinstated the law license of Martin Yavorcik
Hunter, Fitch hold off Howland
Sabria Huinter finished with 26 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks and a steal.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Betras calls for new state Democratic Party leadership
Betras says of the party chairman: ‘Usually when you lose this much you change coaches’

Niles police chief provides details, recordings in officer-involved shooting
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.

Sammarone powers Canfield over Harding
Serena Sammarone scored 18 points and Grace Mangapora added 14.
Colten McFadden transfers from Kent State to YSU
Like his father and brother before him, Colten McFadden will kick for Youngstown State.
Source: Kitchens set to become Browns’ head coach
The Browns didn’t have to go far to find their new coach. Freddie Kitchens was already in the building.
Insurance adjusters review damage from freak Bazetta-Cortland tornado
Insurance adjusters were all over the township assessing damage Wednesday after a freak EF1 January tornado skipped across the township and into Cortland on Tuesday morning.
‘Jay and Silent Bob Fun’
Kevin Smith will be in town during the same time as Youngstown’s Comic Con featuring Jason Mewes, Ming Chen, Mike Zapcic and Bryan Johnson in July

Arts school takes bow with ‘West Side Story’
In the making for four years, the Chrysalis Stage is beginning to emerge.
Woody Pines at Suzie’s
Woody Pines at Suzie’s A double bill of music, featuring Nashville artist Woody Pines (above) and
Buses will become things of beauty in Valley art contests this summer
City transit buses will become a canvas for art this summer in Youngstown and its suburbs. As part

Globetrotters bring record-setting act to Covelli
The Harlem Globetrotters are continuing their record-breaking ways.
Struthers council ok’s donated land for fire station
The new station will replace the current Elm Street station.
Poland trustees partner with county engineer on road projects
Voters approved a bond issue in November to generate funding for road improvements.
Niles council approves final steps for fiscal emergency release
The city has been in fiscal emergency for more than four years.

Davis Family YMCA dedicates youth center
Tom Grantonic, left, Davis Family YMCA executive director, joins his parents, John and Barbara Grantonic, right, and preschoolers in a ribbon-cutting honoring the newly renovated Youth Learning Center at the Boardman Y on McClurg Road Wednesday. The center’s renovation was made possible by a donation from John and Barbara Grantonic.
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 10
Today is Thursday, Jan. 10, the 10th day of 2019. There are 355 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., administration building, 3475 E. South Range
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: The FX Project, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
New This week
New This week A Dog’s Way Home (PG) A dog travels 400 miles in search of her owner. Cinema
high schools
high schools GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline 47, West Branch 43 BELOIT Dayshanette Harris led
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ‘Once on this Island’ in Lisbon Stage Left Youth Players will present the
Stocks rise along with optimism over US-China trade talks
US, China wrap up talks on tariff battle after Trump says they are ’going very well!’ but no details immediately released
State to consider 6 conditions to treat with medical pot
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state medical board is reviewing six additional conditions that
Trump needs to embrace real immigration reform
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump used his first prime-time televised address to the nation Tuesday to
President walks out of meeting on shutdown
Trump will visit US-Mexico border today Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
Middling Rutgers upends Ohio State
Montez Mathis hit two contested layups and Geo Baker nailed a jumper with 10.3 seconds to play.
Landowners dig in to fight border wall
Associated Press HIDALGO, Texas As President Donald Trump travels to the border in Texas to make
Government shutdown | Latest developments
Nearly half of Ohio’s congressional delegation say they will not accept a paycheck while the federal
Davis, Pelicans rally past Cavaliers
Anthony Davis had 38 points and 13 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a slow start.
Ed Puskas: Kitchens’ rise was meteoric
Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey has a pretty good idea that Freddie Kitchens can, in fact, stand the heat.
‘Last chance’ notices going to thousands of inactive voters
Ohio’s elections chief says more than 275,000 inactive voters in the state about to get their final opportunity to keep from dropping off the rolls
Woman who pleaded to lesser charge in murder case gets probation
Judge says slight changes in testimony were understandable
Focus on success this year
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Usually, this time of year, my mind turns to New Year’s
Germany’s largest opposition partySFlban inkblot test for national politics
Opinion: BERLIN Armin-Paulus Hampel, a former journalist and commentator who now is a member of the