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

Fireworks light up sky in Springfield Twp.
Rich Lonardo and his wife, Debbie, were joined by about 30 family and friends to enjoy the impressive fireworks display Wednesday put on by The Lake Club.

Hubbard’s Slemons went from baseball to accounting
In accounting terms, Bo Slemons turned a liability into an asset – with his life.

Youngstown Comic Con coming to Covelli
Arthur Suydam has earned his crown. The legendary comic book artist-writer-creator is known as the Zombie King.
YSU expects fall enrollment to remain same as last year
YSU expects fall enrollment to remain same as last year

Boardman’s first seated athlete excels on track
On Micah Beckwith’s right arm is a tattoo that reads “Tell me I can’t and I’ll show you I can.”
Liberty Historical Society requests donations for veterans
Liberty Historical Society requests donations for veterans
Trump says US should start manipulating the dollar
Trump says US should start manipulating the dollar
Appeals court: Trump can't use Pentagon cash for border wall
Appeals court: Trump can't use Pentagon cash for border wall
Reports of unwanted sexual contact up at Coast Guard Academy
Reports of unwanted sexual contact up at Coast Guard Academy
Youngstown sets 'Party on the Plaza' summer concert series
Youngstown sets 'Party on the Plaza' summer concert series
S&P 500, Dow industrials and Nasdaq close at record highs
S&P 500, Dow industrials and Nasdaq close at record highs
Special prosecutor named for Indiana shooting of black man
Special prosecutor named for Indiana shooting of black man
Case of Legionnaires' disease investigated at Ohio nursing home
Case of Legionnaires' disease investigated at nursing home
Fire destroys Jim Beam warehouse filled with bourbon barrels
Fire destroys Jim Beam warehouse filled with bourbon barrels
Orange fireball lighting Florida sky was Chinese space junk
Orange fireball lighting Florida sky was Chinese space junk
Don't recall Apollo 11? Global festivities have you covered
Don't recall Apollo 11? Global festivities have you covered

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Opelka pulls off another upset at Wimbledon, beats Wawrinka
Opelka pulls off another upset at Wimbledon, beats Wawrinka
Family of Las Vegas mass shooting victim sues gun makers
Family of Las Vegas mass shooting victim sues gun makers
Reptile invasion: Florida agency encourages killing iguanas
Reptile invasion: Florida agency encourages killing iguanas
Children safe after thief nabs car — unaware they were passengers
Children safe after thief nabs car — unaware they were passengers
TRUMP CELEBRATION | DC expects feds to pay for any July 4 damage
TRUMP CELEBRATION | DC expects feds to pay for any July 4 damage
Patrol warns against drinking and driving over holiday
Patrol warns against drinking and driving over holiday
Sundance co-founder gets at least 6 years in sex abuse case
Sundance co-founder gets at least 6 years in sex abuse case
US trade deficit rises to 5-month high of $55.5B in May
US trade deficit rises to 5-month high of $55.5B in May
Big farms find easy ways around Trump trade aid limits
Big farms find easy ways around Trump trade aid limits
US Border Patrol searching Rio Grande for missing toddler
US Border Patrol searching Rio Grande for missing toddler
Trump touts July 4 military 'salute'; critics see politics
Trump touts July 4 military 'salute'; critics see politics
US customs agents seize rat meat at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
US customs agents seize rat meat at Chicago's O'Hare Airport
Trumbull commissioners to address TJX hiring today
Trumbull commissioners to address TJX hiring today
UPDATE | State police ID victim in fatal wrong-way crash
I-80 reopened after fatal wrong-way driver crash

Struthers building demolished; resident upset
A dust cloud expanded over the onlookers who gathered outside 108 S. Bridge St. downtown to watch as heavy machines tore the structure apart Tuesday morning.
Ohio EPA issues final certification for potential medical campus near Eastwood Mall
Mercy Health is considering a $250 million hospital there, but hasn’t made a final decision
Campbell council candidate disqualified over city charter issue
A Sebring councilwoman who put a post office’s address on her nominating petitions was certified
Appointed attorney system begins in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court
Appointed attorney system begins in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court
Mahoning County included in federal disaster declaration
Residents affected by the May 28 storm and heavy flooding may now register for federal assistance
After a big first inning, Canfield’s Lindgren locks up title
After getting a big lead, Canfield turned up the heat.
Bishop George Murry re-enters hospital for leukemia treatment
The bishop was treated for acute leukemia last year, but has relapsed and will require further chemotherapy.
3 large metal sculptures installed at steel museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three large scrap-metal sculptures depicting a steelworker, a coal miner
New county gas agreement readies for next shale boom
Mahoning County now has rights to any Utica shale deposits underneath county-owned land in Canfield, under a new lease agreement with Ohio Valley Energy approved this morning.
Commission affirms board actions on treasurer
Lori Hudzik has been placed on leave and replaced by an interim treasurer from Trumbull County Educational Service Center.
Man accused in Niles shooting death wants evidence suppressed
Man accused in Niles shooting death wants evidence suppressed

Residents discuss how to save The Vindy
The forum prompted by news of The Vindicator’s closure gave area residents the opportunity to discuss the importance of the paper, but one painful truth rang clear: Not enough people subscribed.
Take your cat on vacation
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Sure, when my family goes on vacation, the predictable
CAL THOMAS | Kushner’s peace plan is DOA; bribing Palestinians won’t work
Opinion: The Trump administration thinks appealing to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un by dangling
Trump touts military ‘salute’ to nation
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON President Donald Trump marshaled tanks, bombers and other machinery
Warren woman overdoses in front of daughters
Warren woman charged with child endangering after overdosing in front of kids
Nike pulls ‘Betsy Ross’ shoe
Nike pulled the Air Max 1 USA shoe, which included a Revolutionary-era U.S. flag with 13 white stars in a circle on the heel.
Bomb threat made at Phantom Fireworks HQ
Bomb threat made at Phantom Fireworks HQ YOUNGSTOWN Police were called Tuesday night to
Ohio lawmakers have no excuse for budget inaction
Editorial: Columbus Dispatch: With the possible exception of high-priced lobbyists who bill by the hour, no one
Order against CLC
Order against CLC BOARDMAN A judge in Tennessee has granted Perkins & Marie Callender’s LLC a
SOV to host Veteran Appreciation picnic
SOV to host Veteran Appreciation picnic POLAND Shepherd of the Valley will host an appreciation
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.300.39 Aqua America, 2.12
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 3
Today is Wednesday, July 3, the 184th day of 2019. There are 181 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hugh G. Earnhart’s “Eat like a Thresherman: Recipes of a Farming Generation”
Hugh G. Earnhart’s “Eat like a Thresherman: Recipes of a Farming Generation” GOLDEN SALAD
Food Sales & Dinners
MONDAY Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad St., will host a kielbasa and sauerkraut
FOURTH OF JULY | List of events
Here is a listing of Independence Day events taking place in the region: MAHONING COUNTY
To boost milk, dairy groups support high school coffee bars
Associated Press NEW YORK Coffee bars selling $3 iced lattes are popping up in high schools,
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Relative charged in family’s slayings
Associated Press CINCINNATI The husband of one of the victims in an Ohio family slaying was
Naeher saves Americas’ sot at World Cup title
Alex Morgan scored the go-ahead goal and Alyssa Naeher stopped a penalty kick late
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nicole Funderburg and Victor Nixon, Youngstown, boy, July
Local throwers qualify for national meet
Local throwers qualify for national meet AUSTINTOWN Christian Armstrong, Jameire Robinson, Jacob
DAHLBERG: US World Cup team should be confident
The American women sit one match away from a fourth World Cup title.
Frazier’s home run lifts Pirates over Cubs
Adam Frazier is enjoying his return to the leadoff spot for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
around the horn
around the horn Tuesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 6, Orioles 3 ST. PETERSBURG,
Scrappers throw first shutout of season
Matt Turner threw five scoreless innings before rain ended the game
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Loudest Voice’ has modest start NEW YORK Intensely loyal viewers routinely make