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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint starts soon in Youngstown
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjuncton with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, will conduct a sobriety checkpooint at 2214 Mahoning Ave., starting at 10 p.m. and running to 2 a.m. Saturday.
Report: FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook
Report: FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook
VW, Ford team up to make autonomous, electric vehicles
VW, Ford team up to make autonomous, electric vehicles
Sen. Blumenthal introduces legislation to stop ICE raids
Sen. Blumenthal introduces legislation to stop ICE raids
Black female officer sues OSHP alleging harassment
Black female officer sues OSHP alleging harassment
Pa. boy dies after small boat capsizes on farm retention pond
Pa. boy dies after small boat capsizes on farm retention pond
Home Savings to give ceremonial check to amphitheater Saturday
Home Savings to give ceremonial check to amphitheater
House approves 9/11 victims bill, sends it to Senate
House approves 9/11 victims bill, sends it to Senate
Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after 'American Carnage' excerpts
Trump unloads on Paul Ryan after 'American Carnage' excerpts
New Orleans' levees face a hard test as storm bears down
New Orleans' levees face a hard test as storm bears down
DNA from recent rape leads to 30-year sentence for 1999 case
DNA from recent rape leads to 30-year sentence for 1999 case
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
AP: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul
AP source: Russell Westbrook going to Rockets for Chris Paul
Ed Sheeran confirms he's married to Cherry Seaborn
Ed Sheeran confirms he's married to Cherry Seaborn
China imports from US plunge 31 pct. in June amid tariff war
China imports from US plunge 31 pct. in June amid tariff war
Special counsel Robert Mueller's hearing could be delayed
Special counsel Robert Mueller's hearing could be delayed
Trump to tout trade, economy in formerly blue Wisconsin
Trump to tout trade, economy in formerly blue Wisconsin
R. Kelly faces new federal charges of sex crimes, cover up
R. Kelly faces new federal charges of sex crimes, cover up
UPDATE | 'All clear' given for downtown courthouses
Bomb threat clears out Youngstown Municipal Court Courthouse
Attorney wants to hear evidence in Ohio slayings case
Attorney wants to hear evidence in Ohio slayings case

Tribute for Moh keeps his memory alive
Coworkers, friends and customers of Mohammad Musleh, who died in a crash Monday remembered his ever-present smile and sens of humor at a "Tribute for Moh" Thursday at The Federal, downtown.

Do you know who killed Loraine Lynn?
The family of Loraine Lynn, a woman found dead in her mother’s pond in Liberty in August 2017, paid for this billboard on state Route 193 that advertises a $20,000 reward for information on the homicide. Residents are asked to call the Liberty police tip line at 330-539-9830 if they have information.
Gillibrand: Dem race far from over
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, and a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, shakes hands with Pete Norris of Canfield at Casese’s MVR in Youngstown during a Thursday campaign stop.
Champion police chief calls boy’s mower death ‘a tough one’
Champion police chief calls boy’s mower death ‘a tough one’
Canfield doctor indicted on rape charge
Dr. Albert S. Aiad-Toss, 51, of Canfield, who formerly worked for St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, is facing a rape count that carries a life sentence
Howland discontinued speed cameras July 1 after change in state law
Howland discontinued speed cameras July 1 after change in state law

Attack on defendant disrupts murder sentencing
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Deputy Gary Flores, left, points at a man he just stunned in a common pleas courtroom who attacked Dale Williams, who was about to be sentenced by Judge Maureen Sweeney on a murder charge. The man is a son of the murder victim, police said.
Humor is a cure for what ails you
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons It’s never too late for a good belly laugh. July 1 was,
Baird Brothers project
Baird Brothers project CANFIELD Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods of Canfield is again teaming up
Canfield wins Little League District title
Canfield wins Little League District title BOARDMAN Canfield’s 8-10 team defeated Poland, 6-2,
Serena breezes to easy win over Strycova
Serena Williams overwhelmed Barbora Strycova 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes.
Volunteer event
Volunteer event CANFIELD Mahoning Valley Young Professionals is inviting the community to plant
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 12
Today is Friday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2019. There are 172 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mill Creek MetroParks, finance standing committee meeting, 9 a.m., classroom A,
Liberty trustees allow fire department to purchase truck
New Liberty fire truck will arrive in October
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Denny’s on
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Disney cancels premiere after death of Cameron Boyce LOS ANGELES Disney Channel has
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lensey Hicks and Joshua Clardy, Youngstown, boy, July 10.
Don’t underestimate Ohio’s role in the 2020 presidential election
Opinion: Will Ohio – and in particular, the Mahoning Valley – play a major role in the presidential election?
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Woman indicted in home fire
Columbus man indicted on felony counts of making a terroristic threat, disrupting public services and inducing panic
Charities benefit from doctor’s Summer Bash
The three charities that will benefit are The Walnut Grove, Inspiring Minds and the Piggyback Foundation of Youngstown.
Police find loaded gun
Police find loaded gun YOUNGSTOWN Police found a loaded .40-caliber handgun Wednesday that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,22.50‚àí0.11 Aqua America, 2.13
Eyewear company charts a path for growth at YBI
Editorial: A cutting-edge additive manufacturer of children’s eyewear has found a perfect fit in the Mahoning

Gibson, Horvath qualify for Greatest Golfer finals at Tam O’Shanter
Brandon Gibson and Madison Horvath each negotiated the challenging Tam O’Shanter Golf Course
Kenzie Black, Sam Hanlon plan fall rite
POLAND Butler North Church in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the wedding of Kenzie
Sarah Grabert | James Harrison
CHICAGO Karl Haff heard the exchange of vows between Sarah Grabert and James Harrison during a
Lauren Sirak, Ted Woods to marry Oct. 26
Connie Sirak of Canfield and Phil and Ange Woods of Cranberry, Pa., are announcing the engagement of
Austintown student raises money for third trip to national speech tournament
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com One Austintown High School speech and debate student is
CLS celebrates artists at annual show
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art lovers
Seventh- and eighth-grade choirs sing for spring
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-grade
Austintown Community Briefs
Techie camp Learn how to create your own mobile apps with MIT APP inventor and explore robotics at
Fourth-grade students celebrate graduation
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Fourth-graders at West Boulevard Elementary School
Poland Community Briefs
Boy Scout Troop 9002 hosts fundraising shoe drive this Saturday The Scouts of Troop 9002 in Poland
Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture on local
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts cicadas lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about
Boardman Community Briefs
Becoming a U.S. Citizen - an overview of the naturalization process On Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at
Public Library with LitYoungstown receives grant
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) with LitYoungstown received a grant of
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for July 15 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will
Mill Creek Park hosts Park Pals
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted their annual Park Pals summer
Boardman library hosts faux stained glass event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman library hosted a faux stained glass art making
Kelly Vrable, Michael Brenneis to be married
BOARDMAN Mark and Dianne Vrable of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly
ACC Preschool celebrates 50th anniversary
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Community Church Preschool hosted a 50th

Annual Till Open raises funds for Canfield Local Schools
The eighth annual Fourth of July Till Open Golf Outing took place at Mill Creek Metroparks north course and south course on July 6.
Boardman Park hosts annual Adventure Day Camp
The Boardman Park hosted their 17th annual Adventure Day Camp on June 26.
CHS Soccer Boosters host 11th annual Cardinal Classic
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters hosted its 11th
Township hosts annual Celebrate Poland event
Poland township hosted the annual Celebrate Poland on June 28 and 29.
Poland library hosts sign language camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland library hosted the annual sign language camp on
Colaluca retires as Superintendent for Austintown schools
The Austintown Board of Education announced the retirement of Superintendent Vincent S. Colaluca.
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts cicadas lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about
St. Christine’s celebrates end of the school year
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s hosted their annual Field Day celebration
Austintown library hosts lesson on star navigation
The Austintown library hosted a star navigation class for teens and adults on July 3.
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts cicadas lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about
St. Christine’s celebrates end of the school year
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s hosted their annual Field Day celebration
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news It’s time for summer athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Donuts with Dad event offers family fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Children of all ages brought their dads to the Canfield