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

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YSU hosting big-name lecturers this year

Youngstown State University will host a number of big-name people in the coming months for lectures at Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.


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Youngstown municipal court using pretrial diversion program

David Magura of the city municipal court’s Probation Department and Judge Carla Baldwin say the trial run of the pretrial diversion program the court adapted for 2019 worked better than hoped.


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Hoerig cross-examination begins today

They heard her live testimony for three hours Tuesday afternoon as the first defense witness in the trial.

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YSU to host several big-name speakers in coming months

YSU to host several big-name speakers in coming months


Youngstown seeks inclusion coordinator for new amphitheater

Youngstown seeks inclusion coordinator for new amphitheater


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Challenges slowed Youngstown snow removal

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Heavy snow, breakdowns of its aging snow-removal fleet and people ignoring the city’s parking ban played roles in Youngstown’s challenge to plow streets even though employees worked round the clock, the city’s buildings and grounds commissioner said.


Mom arrested after dead baby found in Amazon site's restroom

Mom arrested after dead baby found in Amazon site's restroom


Youngstown street crews faced challenges removing snow

Youngstown street crews faced challenges removing snow


Youngstown Muni Court pretrial diversion program is working

Youngstown Muni Court pretrial diversion program is working


Senate sets up showdown votes on shutdown plans

Senate sets up showdown votes on shutdown plans


Tentative deal reached to end Los Angeles teachers strike

Tentative deal reached to end Los Angeles teachers strike


Warren health board meeting is Wednesday

Warren health board meeting is Wednesday


Lowellville Village Ordinance Committee meets Wednesday night

Lowellville Village Ordinance Committee meets Wednesday night


Mike Thompson chosen as new Poland councilman

Mike Thompson chosen as new Poland councilman


Rivera unanimous; Halladay, Edgar, Mussina voted to baseball HOF

Rivera unanimous; Halladay, Edgar, Mussina voted to baseball HOF


Youngstown MLK Community Worship Service is Sunday

Youngstown MLK Community Worship Service is Sunday


SCHOOL CLOSINGS | 'Unsafe travel conditions' cancel school Wednesday for Youngstown students

No school Wednesday for Youngstown City Schools students


No charges to be filed in Pa. officer fatal shooting after chase

No charges to be filed in Pa. officer fatal shooting after chase


Police: Women used fake money to buy at 9 local stores

Police: Women used fake money to buy at 9 local stores


Hundreds of teachers on strike at Ohio’s Wright State

Hundreds of teachers on strike at Ohio’s Wright State


BOE member Hunter explores Green party presidential run

BOE member Hunter explores Green party presidential run


Eagles tribute Hotel California coming to Packard

Eagles tribute Hotel California coming to Packard


Protest fears close school of boys in Washington videos

Protest fears close school of boys in Washington videos


Ryan criticizes transgender ruling

Ryan criticizes transgender ruling


Plane crashes into front yard of rural Ohio home; 2 dead

Plane crashes into front yard of rural Ohio home; 2 dead


Jesse Jackson meeting with GM workers about racist threats

Jesse Jackson meeting with GM workers about racist threats


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Supreme Court returns to gun rights for 1st time in 9 years

Supreme Court returns to gun rights for 1st time in 9 years


US home sales plummeted 6.4 percent in December

US home sales plummeted 6.4 percent in December


Canfield man faces charge of felonious assault

A 64-year-old Canfield man faces a charge of felonious assault


Trump's shutdown proposal faces uncertain fate in Senate

Trump's shutdown proposal faces uncertain fate in Senate


High court lets military implement transgender restrictions

High court lets military implement transgender restrictions


'Roma,' 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nomination with 10 nods

'Roma,' 'The Favourite' lead Oscar nomination with 10 nods


Volvo recalls 200,000 cars worldwide to fix fuel line

Volvo recalls 200,000 cars worldwide to fix fuel line


Hoerig murder trial resumes at 1 p.m. today

Claudia Hoerig’s behalf when Hoerig’s aggravated murder trial resumes at 1 p.m. today, but it’s unknown whether Hoerig will also take the stand.


Claudia Hoerig trial resumes later today

Claudia Hoerig trial resumes later today


Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint

Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint


HOERIG TRIAL | 'I lost control of myself'

HOERIG TRIAL | Claudia Hoerig testifies about whirlwind courtship

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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump’s proposal faces uncertain fate

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | Trump’s proposal faces uncertain fate


SCHOOL CLOSINGS | Boardman now closed for the day

SCHOOL CLOSINGS | Boardman now closed for the day


3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter

3 groups, many videos, many interpretations of DC encounter


Bulls win battle of baddies

Cavs’ recent record plummets to 1-16


Multi-national Hoerig aggravated murder case has been long journey

Multi-national Hoerig aggravated murder case has been long journey


canfield Officials aim to boost city’s economic development

A newly established Community Improvement Corporation allows officials to make land and loan deals for economic development.


Local surgeons take 'leap of faith' with new surgery center

The facility will join the trend of performing outpatient surgeries.


Pay raise for Liberty Twp. law director is worrisome

Editorial: The decision by two of the three trustees in Liberty Township to grant the part-time law director


Officiating impacts playoffs

Saints coach thinks more replay scenarios are needed


‘Technological wall’ won’t work

Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a wall on the


McVay: Calls missed against both teams

Rams cite facemask penalty that was not called


Fat shaming getting old

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords In the new film “Isn’t It Romantic,” actress Rebel Wilson plays a


Interns work on prison inspections at short-staffed watchdog

The legislative watchdog evaluating Ohio’s prisons is so short-staffed that unpaid interns are working on inspections, prompting concerns from critics about oversight of the prison system.


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average


UK leader unveils Brexit Plan B, looks a lot like Plan A

May launched a mission to resuscitate her rejected European Union divorce deal, setting out plans to get it approved by Parliament after securing changes from the EU to a contentious Irish border measure.


Event at planetarium

Event at planetarium YOUNGSTOWN Crowds are expected to be big as the Ward Beecher Planetarium at


Serena bounces top-ranked Halep

Williams is 9-1 against Romanian


Class will gather for breakfast

Class will gather for breakfast AUSTINTOWN The Chaney High School Class of 1953 will meet for


prep sports at a glance

FOOTBALL Ursuline postpones Reardon press conference YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline High School is


Brady chasing a sixth ring

Patriots are going to their third straight Super Bowl


Today’s long-term care facilities offer home-like environment

Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the


Rivera closing in on HOF

Yanks reliever might set record for highest percentage of votes


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Campbell school board, 6 p.m., room 310, Memorial High School, 280 Sixth St.


Giuliani clarifies comments about Moscow project

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani is clarifying comments


One of rescuers of family that fell through ice at Mosquito Lake says experience is key

One of rescuers of family that fell through ice at Mosquito Lake says experience is key


Free healthy eating program offered

Free healthy eating program offered HOWLAND Healthy Eating for You, a free program sponsored by


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AUCTIONS St. Lucy Church and St. Rosa de Lima will host a paddle auction at 3 p.m. March 10 at the


YEARS AGO FOR JAN. 22

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 22, the 22nd day of 2019. There are 343 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


YSU’s Jam at the Gym is set for Feb. 16

YSU’s Jam at the Gym is set for Feb. 16 YOUNGSTOWN High school junior and senior musicians are


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Senator Brown’s input at roundtable heartens GM workers facing uncertainty

Senator Brown’s input at roundtable heartens GM workers facing uncertainty


Trump’s shutdown solution hangs in limbo

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s proposal to break through the budget


State seeks nominations for Senior Citizens Hall of FameSFlb

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Department of Aging is seeking nominations for the statewide


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Associated Press APPLE CREEK, Ohio Authorities say two pilots are dead after a plane crashed


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