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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State lawmakers approve moratorium on future school takeovers only
The state budget includes a moratorium on state oversight of school districts but doesn’t change the system in place at Youngstown and two other districts.
I-80 ticketed drivers allowed to join class-action speed cam suit
Judge Andrew Logan of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court is allowing all people who were issued a citation for allegedly traveling in excess of 55 miles per hour between Dec. 7, 2017, and Jan. 7, 2018, westbound on Interstate 80 to join a class-action lawsuit against Girard and Blue Line Solutions.
Police arrest man on South Hazelwood in child porn investigation
A man who refused to allow police into a home Wednesday while they were serving a warrant in a child pornography investigation was taken into custody.
Public defender's office rescinds Zban's firing
The Ohio Public Defender’s Office recently rescinded the termination of Rachel Zban, former program manager for the Trumbull County branch of the Ohio Public Defender’s Office, and gave her back pay – but Zban later resigned.
I-80 eastbound at state Route 193 in Liberty is open
I-80 eastbound at state Route 193 in Liberty is open
Asylum ban may further strain immigrant detention facilities
Asylum ban may further strain immigrant detention facilities
Netflix's 2Q dud rattles investors as competition heats up
Netflix's 2Q dud rattles investors as competition heats up
Trump says he has no regrets about attacking Dem freshmen
Trump says he has no regrets about attacking Dem freshmen
House holds 2 Trump officials in contempt in census dispute
House holds 2 Trump officials in contempt in census dispute
Apple, Google continue inclusive push with new emoji
Apple, Google continue inclusive push with new emoji
Vote nears on financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants
Vote nears on financial rescue for Ohio’s nuclear plants
Court rules that Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave law can stand
Court rules that Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave law can stand
Cat with firecrackers strapped to paw has leg amputated
Cat with firecrackers strapped to paw has leg amputated
Columbus City council proposes reducing marijuana penalties
Columbus City council proposes reducing marijuana penalties
Confusion, fear spread on Mexico border with new US policy
Confusion, fear spread on Mexico border with new US policy
9-year-old Ohio boy pulled from creek dies in ’apparent drowning’
9-year-old Ohio boy pulled from creek dies in ’apparent drowning’
New Castle Sanitation Authority receives $32M for treatment plant upgrade
New Castle Sanitation Authority receives $32M for treatment plant upgrade
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman sentenced to life in prison
State budget would put moratorium on state oversight of schools
State budget would put moratorium on state oversight of schools
Unveiling of the Packard automobile Ohio History barn mural is Friday
Unveiling of the Packard automobile Ohio History barn mural is Friday
Man apparently targeted another business before Cortland armed robbery
Man apparently targeted another business before Cortland armed robbery
Documentary features Lordstown GM workers, Trump promises
The documentary highlights comments President Donald Trump made when he visited Youngstown in 2017, telling workers not to sell their houses because jobs were coming back to the Mahoning Valley.

Kindergarten students get lesson in bus safety
Ryan Dunn, Boardman school district’s transportation director, talks to incoming kindergartners about bus safety.
Two big Trumbull construction projects reaching milestones
Two big Trumbull construction projects reaching milestones
Ryan’s congressional campaign has its all-time second worst fundraising quarter
The fund had a $39,333.91 surplus as of June 30
Ohio Supreme Court allows case against OHSAA
A decision by Ohio’s Supreme Court doesn’t affect many high schools in the Mahoning Valley, but a few area coaches are keeping an eye on a Cincinnati-based athletic league’s fight.

Sylak, Benson dominate again in final Greatest Juniors qualifier
Luciana Masters, of Hermitage, hits the ball during the Greatest Golfer Juniors U17 at Avalon Lakes Golf Course on Tuesday.
Extrudex execs move to plea, sentencing in case
A second executive indicted simultaneously is expected to plead guilty this week.

Lordstown auto workers rally in Detroit as UAW contract talks open
Dan Morgan, center, stands outside of General Motors headquarters in Detroit with a group of United Auto Workers Local 1112 members on the first day of the international union’s contract negotiations with the company.

‘Game of Thrones’ reigns with 32 Emmy nominations
This image released by HBO shows Emilia Clarke in a scene from the final episode of "Game of Thrones." Clarke was nominated Tuesday for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
Tiger’s performance in Open is a myster
Tiger Woods played a full round at Royal Portrush when he arrived Sunday morning, and then again on Monday.
Climate change troubles nation
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords It’s hard to find the nuggets of good news in the media these
Judge overseeing opioid lawsuits orders release of some data
Associated Press CLEVELAND A look at how the opioid crisis grew and spread may be much clearer
Pique your culinary curiosity with these food trends
Family Features Forget the rules and restrictions. Today’s food trends are about enjoyment and
HOLBORN HERB GROWERS GUILD’S “HERBAL FARE”
HOLBORN HERB GROWERS GUILD’S “HERBAL FARE” SPICY BREAKFAST BREAD 2cups flour 1teaspoon baking
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 17
Today is Wednesday, July 17, the 198th day of 2019. There are 167 days left in the year.
Rep. Amash is not a ‘total loser’
Opinion: PLYMOUTH NOTCH, Vt. Rep. Justin Amash has left the Republican Party and will now represent
greatest golfer of the valley juniors series Tuesday’s results from Avalon Lakes Golf Course
The last qualifier of the 2019 Greatest Golfer of the Valley Juniors series took place Tuesday at
Cyberattacks inflict deep harm at technology-rich schools
Associated Press AVON, CONN. Over six weeks, the vandals kept coming, knocking the school
Ohio needs action plan to control algal blooms
Editorial: The Plain Dealer of Cleveland: The bad news about this year’s Lake Erie algal toxins is that the
Struthers complex named for Belichick
Struthers complex named for Belichick Struthers Struthers City Schools announced Tuesday mnight
Trial starts for supervisor in police shooting
Associated Press EAST CLEVELAND A trial is underway for a Cleveland police supervisor accused of
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Michelle Morgan and Eric Carr, Youngstown, girl, July 14.
Tribe tosses 1-hitter against Tigers
Oscar Mercado hit a two-run homer and Zach Plesac and three relievers combined for a one-hitter
Hunt Valve contracts
Hunt Valve contracts SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District trustees, 6 p.m., Boardman Township Government
Lawmakers cut personal income taxes in state budget deal
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio would cut personal income taxes by 4 percent, keep a debated
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Home Run Derby proves a popular summer event NEW YORK Baseball’s All-Star game is
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.320.16 Aqua America, 2.12
House rebukes Trump’s ‘racist’ tweets
Measure carries no legal repercussions Staff/wire report WASHINGTON In a remarkable political
Judge: No photos, videos of young defendant
Judge: No photos, videos of young defendant WARREN Judge Sandra Stabile Harwood of Trumbull