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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown officials hopeful for resolution after meeting with state auditors
Officials with the city, which faces the possibility of having to pay about $5.5 million from its general fund and go into fiscal emergency, said they came away from a meeting with state auditors hopeful that the matter will be resolved.
Trumbull children services needs more foster parents
Trumbull County Children Services is seeking more community members to become foster parents as the number of children who need temporary homes continues to rise.
Jeremy Betts jailed again, charged with beating 5-year-old with cord
An Austintown Elementary School security officer called this child-abuse case “the worst she has seen.”
Tim Ryan to chair House subcommittee overseeing government spending
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan was selected by his Democratic colleagues to serve as chairman of the House Appropriations Committee’s Legislative Branch Subcommittee.
City, state auditors discuss the $5.5 million question
City, state auditors discuss the $5.5 million question
May wins no-confidence vote, but still is beset by Brexit
May wins no-confidence vote, but still is beset by Brexit
The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns
The IRS is recalling 46,000 workers to handle tax returns
Report: Turkey seeks warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter
Report: Turkey seeks warrant for NBA player Enes Kanter
Pennsylvania sued over limits on state coverage of abortion
Pennsylvania sued over limits on state coverage of abortion
Europeans unravel massive tennis match-fixing ring
Europeans unravel massive tennis match-fixing ring
Los Angeles teachers union hints at new talks during strike
Los Angeles teachers union hints at new talks during strike
Teen arraigned on charge of bringing knife blade to school
Teen arraigned on charge of bringing knife blade to school
Cars, handgun stolen from West Side auto dealership
Cars, handgun stolen from West Side auto dealership
Kia to recall vehicles to fix problem that can cause fires
Kia to recall vehicles to fix problem that can cause fires
Kenya says gunmen are killed in hotel attack; 14 victims die
Kenya says gunmen are killed in hotel attack; 14 victims die
Gay-rights group takes issue with Karen Pence's new employer
Gay-rights group takes issue with Karen Pence's new employer
Weekend storm forces change in start time for Boardman girls JV game
Weekend storm forces change in start time for Boardman girls JV game
Former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma
Former Alabama QB Jalen Hurts transferring to Oklahoma
Senate upholds Treasury decision to ease Russia sanctions
Senate upholds Treasury decision to ease Russia sanctions
Murder suspect says 'I'm done' and tries to leave arraignment
Murder suspect says 'I'm done' and tries to leave arraignment
Sharon, Pa., woman sentenced for killing husband who wanted divorce
Sharon, Pa., woman sentenced for killing husband who wanted divorce
Take a peep at Peeps: Contest offers Pa. candy factory tour
Take a peep at Peeps: Contest offers Pa. candy factory tour
Much of lawsuit over cop fatally shooting Ohio man to go to trial
Much of lawsuit over cop fatally shooting Ohio man to go to trial
Man faces child endangering for running into freezing woods with child
Man faces child endangering for running into freezing woods with child
Ryan selected by Democrats to chair House Appropriations subcommittee
Ryan selected by Democrats to chair House Appropriations subcommittee
HOERIG TRIAL | Former detective goes over case evidence
HOERIG TRIAL | Former detective goes over case evidence
Federal judge allowing open phone line during Ohio execution
Federal judge allowing open phone line during Ohio execution
First medical marijuana sold in Ohio as dispensaries open
First medical marijuana sold in Ohio as dispensaries open
2nd suit filed over pain meds given to near-death patients in Ohio
2nd suit filed over pain meds given to near-death patients in Ohio
In era of news deserts, no easy fix for local news struggles
In era of news deserts, no easy fix for local news struggles
White House denounces Rep. King’s white supremacy remarks
White House denounces Rep. King’s white supremacy remarks
Brookfield UM Church cancels Saturday spaghetti dinner
Brookfield UM Church cancels Saturday spaghetti dinner
Salem roads closed at noon for Officer Dobbins funeral
Salem roads closed for Officer Dobbins funeral
Gov. DeWine to meet with GM CEO Mary Barra on Thursday
Gov. DeWine to meet with General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Thursday
Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open
Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open
Trump economists acknowledge shutdown drag on economy
Trump economists acknowledge shutdown drag on economy
SYRIA BLAST | UPDATE: Military says US service members killed in Syria
Blast near Syria US-led coalition patrol causes casualties
Washingtonville man dies in Columbiana auto accident
Washingtonville man dies in Columbiana auto accident
Campbell considers new police chief, purchases new cruiser and rehires “Rough and Rowdy” cop
Lt. Kevin Sferra will assume the chief’s duties and the officer who fought in the “Rough and Rowdy Brawl” last summer is back at work.
Valley Christian rallies to beat Mooney
Milan Square and Mevlin Neail hit key 3-pointers in the final minute.
Boardman community mobilizes to honor Heather Dobbins
Boardman community mobilizes to honor late police officer
Second-half surge powers South Range over Girard
Chris Brooks has been on a tear of late for the South Range boys basketball team.
What is the basis for Democrats touting Trump’s impeachment?
Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication Newly sworn-in Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Sears a casualty of 21st century
Opinion: By Steven Horwitz The Vindicator At the present, Sears is barely surviving in bankruptcy court.
Help prevent doomsday for recycling in America
Editorial: Toledo Blade: For more than a generation, we’ve been training ourselves to separate paper and
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $11,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Bristol 76, Maplewood 30 BRISTOLVILLE Gage Elza broke Bristol’s single-game
UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed
British lawmakers have plunged Brexit into chaos and the U.K. politics into crisis by rejecting Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal with the European Union
Food sales and dinners through Jan. 23
THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for
Auto shows no-shows? Detroit, others gear up to retool events
Associated Press DETROIT Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted will be at the North
Valley should prepare for a major snowstorm Saturday
Weather service isn’t ready yet to say how much snow we’ll get
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts many wonderful offerings
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails boasts so many wonderful and ingenious things
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
If you go
If you go Boardman realignment plan informational meeting: When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday Where:
YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 16
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2019. There are 349 days left in the year. Associated
Austintown Senior center raises dues for out-of-towners
In October, some township seniors expressed concern over non-residents taking advantage of the township senior center for free, while township residents pay its annual operating levy.
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Two arrested, one cited, during fight at Summit Academy
Man faces felony assault on police officer charge
Friends rally to help Roberto’s downtown restaurant
A GoFundMe page was set up with a $40,000 fundraising goal.
COLLEGE BASKETBALLL ROUndup
COLLEGE BASKETBALLL ROUndup Tuesday’s games No. 4 Virginia 81, No. 9 Virginia Tech 59
Pair charged in death of Cleveland boy whose remains found behind home
The caregivers for a 4-year-old boy whose remains were found in a garbage bag by a landscaper in the backyard of a vacant home in Cleveland have been charged with murder
Attorney general nominee: ‘I will not be bullied’
Barr asserts independence during hearing Associated Press WASHINGTON Vowing “I will not be
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman board of education, special meeting, 6:30 p.m., Boardman High School
VW, Ford teaming up on pickups
The automakers also are exploring deal on electrics Associated Press FRANKFURT, GERMANY