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

Ryan campaign has raised $895,000

The amount came from more than 13,000 individual donors.


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


FTC approves roughly $5B fine for Facebook

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


Legal aid workshops next week in Mahoning Valley

Legal aid workshops next week in Mahoning Valley


Sen. Blumenthal introduces legislation to stop ICE raids

Sen. Blumenthal introduces legislation to stop ICE raids


Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semis

Federer tops Nadal in Wimbledon semis


Black female officer sues OSHP alleging harassment

Black female officer sues OSHP alleging harassment


1 dead, 1 injured in Ohio crash

1 dead, 1 injured in Ohio crash


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


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


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


Trumbull Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers

Trumbull Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers


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


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UPDATE | 'All clear' given for downtown courthouses

Bomb threat clears out Youngstown Municipal Court Courthouse


Blake Shelton concert tickets now on sale

Blake Shelton concert tickets are now on sale


Man arrested in Youngstown's first curfew sweep

Man arrested in Youngstown's first curfew sweep


UPDATE | Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigns

Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigns


Ohio confirms first case of measles this year

Ohio confirms first case of measles this year


Attorney wants to hear evidence in Ohio slayings case

Attorney wants to hear evidence in Ohio slayings case


When will your Poland Township road get paved?

When will your Poland Township road get paved?


Richard Guerrieri memorial bike run is Sunday

Richard Guerrieri memorial bike run is Sunday


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


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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.


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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.


Howland discontinued speed cameras July 1 after change in state law

Howland discontinued speed cameras July 1 after change in state law


Man sentenced for Last Call shooting death

Gets 21 to life


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


Champion police chief calls boy’s mower death ‘a tough one’

Champion police chief calls boy’s mower death ‘a tough one’


Man waives extradition to Pa. for homicide charge

Accused of stabbing boy, 8, to death


City to begin curfew sweeps

First effort held Thursday night


Nawrocki’s slam gives Boardman title

Mason Nawrocki hit a walk-off grand slam.


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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.


Donuts with Dad event offers family fun

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Children of all ages brought their dads to the Canfield

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants summer sports news It’s time for summer athletics and Neighbors wants to be there


St. Christine’s celebrates end of the school year

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s hosted their annual Field Day celebration

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Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts cicadas lecture

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about

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Austintown library hosts lesson on star navigation

The Austintown library hosted a star navigation class for teens and adults on July 3.

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St. Christine’s celebrates end of the school year

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s hosted their annual Field Day celebration

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Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts cicadas lecture

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about

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Colaluca retires as Superintendent for Austintown schools

The Austintown Board of Education announced the retirement of Superintendent Vincent S. Colaluca.


Poland library hosts sign language camp

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland library hosted the annual sign language camp on

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Township hosts annual Celebrate Poland event

Poland township hosted the annual Celebrate Poland on June 28 and 29.

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CHS Soccer Boosters host 11th annual Cardinal Classic

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters hosted its 11th

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Boardman Park hosts annual Adventure Day Camp

The Boardman Park hosted their 17th annual Adventure Day Camp on June 26.

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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.

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ACC Preschool celebrates 50th anniversary

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Community Church Preschool hosted a 50th

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Kelly Vrable, Michael Brenneis to be married

BOARDMAN Mark and Dianne Vrable of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly


Boardman library hosts faux stained glass event

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman library hosted a faux stained glass art making

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Mill Creek Park hosts Park Pals

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted their annual Park Pals summer

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Canfield Community Briefs

Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled for July 15 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will


Public Library with LitYoungstown receives grant

The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) with LitYoungstown received a grant of


Boardman Community Briefs

Becoming a U.S. Citizen - an overview of the naturalization process On Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at


Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts cicadas lecture

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about

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Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture on local

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Poland Community Briefs

Boy Scout Troop 9002 hosts fundraising shoe drive this Saturday The Scouts of Troop 9002 in Poland


Fourth-grade students celebrate graduation

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Fourth-graders at West Boulevard Elementary School

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Austintown Community Briefs

Techie camp Learn how to create your own mobile apps with MIT APP inventor and explore robotics at


Seventh- and eighth-grade choirs sing for spring

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-grade

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CLS celebrates artists at annual show

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art lovers

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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

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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


Sarah Grabert | James Harrison

CHICAGO Karl Haff heard the exchange of vows between Sarah Grabert and James Harrison during a


Kenzie Black, Sam Hanlon plan fall rite

POLAND Butler North Church in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the wedding of Kenzie


Serena breezes to easy win over Strycova

Serena Williams overwhelmed Barbora Strycova 6-1, 6-2 in 59 minutes.


CHAMPIONS TOUR

CHAMPIONS TOUR Stricker has leads at suspended SPC AKRON Steve Stricker topped the


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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


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


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,22.50‚àí0.11 Aqua America, 2.13


Police find loaded gun

Police find loaded gun YOUNGSTOWN Police found a loaded .40-caliber handgun Wednesday that


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.


Woman indicted in home fire

Columbus man indicted on felony counts of making a terroristic threat, disrupting public services and inducing panic


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,


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?


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lensey Hicks and Joshua Clardy, Youngstown, boy, July 10.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Disney cancels premiere after death of Cameron Boyce LOS ANGELES Disney Channel has


CLUB CALENDAR

associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio


Reunions & Class Notes

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Denny’s on


Liberty trustees allow fire department to purchase truck

New Liberty fire truck will arrive in October


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Mill Creek MetroParks, finance standing committee meeting, 9 a.m., classroom A,


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 12

Today is Friday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2019. There are 172 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Volunteer event

Volunteer event CANFIELD Mahoning Valley Young Professionals is inviting the community to plant


Canfield wins Little League District title

Canfield wins Little League District title BOARDMAN Canfield’s 8-10 team defeated Poland, 6-2,


Baird Brothers project

Baird Brothers project CANFIELD Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods of Canfield is again teaming up


Carrasco won’t let leukemia change him

‘Cookie’ still hoping to pitch for Tribe this season.


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,


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