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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trump broke promises to Valley, protestors say
On the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s rally at the Covelli Centre, in which he urged people “don’t sell your house” because jobs would return, Democrats criticized the Republican president for breaking his promises to the area.
St. Pat's fest gets under way Thursday in Hubbard
The 61st annual St. Patrick Parish Festival will run from Thursday to Aug. 4 at 357 N. Main St., offering food, rides and entertainment.
MetroParks sues Green Twp. over bike trail property
Mill Creek MetroParks is suing Green Township and its trustees to acquire a little more than an acre of township-owned land near Calla Cemetery for an ongoing recreational bike trail project.
State budget expands program that targets homelessness
Area organizations fighting homelessness may soon have more resources to access thanks to changes in the state budget.
'Lives in danger,' Youngstown firefighters union says
'Lives in danger,' Youngstown firefighters union says
Burley is Greatest again — after 2-year cancer battle
You may or may not have noticed that I haven't played in the last couple of tournaments.
Nissan to slash 12,500 jobs to cut costs, achieve turnaround
Nissan to slash 12,500 jobs to cut costs, achieve turnaround
Niki Feezle fireworks show is Saturday in Petersburg
Niki Feezle fireworks show is Saturday in Petersburg
Madoff seeks sentence reduction for epic Ponzi scheme
Madoff seeks sentence reduction for epic Ponzi scheme
Man gets 60 years for attack on college student in Texas
Man gets 60 years for attack on college student in Texas
Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson says deal brings some justice
Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson says deal brings some justice
Mueller hearing reaches just under 13 million viewers
Mueller hearing reaches just under 13 million viewers
Marines say human smuggling investigation spurs 16 arrests
Marines say human smuggling investigation spurs 16 arrests
150 migrants feared dead after boats capsize off Libya coast
150 migrants feared dead after boats capsize off Libya coast
Kenneth Kimbrough is homicide No. 13 in Youngstown
Kenneth Kimbrough is homicide No. 13 in Youngstown
Garden of Hope Scholarship Ball is Sunday in Youngstown
Garden of Hope Scholarship Ball is Sunday in Youngstown
California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 companies
California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 companies
Democrats say Trump broke his promise to the Valley
Democrats say Trump broke his promise to the Valley
Man fleeing police electrocuted on Philly subway track
Man fleeing police electrocuted on Philly subway track
Coitsville Township Records Commission meets Friday morning
Coitsville Township Records Commission meets Friday

ODNR report gave warning signs for Kinsman dam disaster
ODNR report gave warning signs for Kinsman dam disaster
World War II soldier’s bracelet to be returned to daughter
World War II soldier’s bracelet to be returned to daughter
Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin agree to 1-year extension
Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin agree to 1-year extension
Mahoning commissioners told $400K in disaster recovery loans made
Mahoning commissioners told $400K in disaster recovery loans made
Air-board inventor makes it more than halfway across Channel
Air-board inventor makes it more than halfway across Channel
State lawmakers honor Catholic Television Network of Youngstown
State lawmakers honor Catholic Television Network of Youngstow
New British PM Johnson urges EU to renegotiate Brexit deal
New British PM Johnson urges EU to renegotiate Brexit deal
Justice Dept. will execute inmates for first time since 2003
Justice Dept. will execute inmates for first time since 2003
Foundation gives $25K for Stambaugh Auditorium renovation
Foundation gives $25K for Stambaugh Auditorium renovation
UPDATE | Man in custody after attempted robbery at Liberty bank
UPDATE Man in custody after attempted robbery at Liberty bank
Syrian refugee pleads not guilty to church bomb plot charges
Syrian refugee pleads not guilty to church bomb plot charges
Mall's owner plans fitness facility on former's Sears' site
Mall's owner plans fitness facility on former's Sears' site
Trump encourages Republicans to back bipartisan budget bill
Trump encourages Republicans to back bipartisan budget bill
UPDATE | Jeffrey Epstein injured in jail cell
CNN: Jeffrey Epstein injured in jail cell, source says
Ohio man who shot granddaughter not competent for trial
Ohio man who shot granddaughter not competent for trial
Police: Poster denying Holocaust put on Ohio Jewish museum sign
Police: Poster denying Holocaust put on Ohio Jewish museum sign
North Korea fires new type of short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea fires new type of short-range ballistic missiles
Puerto Rico's governor resigns in face of protests
Puerto Rico's governor resigns in face of protests
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

42 cats removed from abandoned home, fosters needed
Youngstown police officer Shawna-Cie Ott tries to catch a pair of cats that were among 42 taken out of an abandoned Helena Avenue home Wednesday on the South Side. Charges against the previous homeowner are expected.

Window World owner featured in tandem jump at Canfield Fair
Pat Moran, co-owner of Window World, discusses his company’s involvement in the Canfield Fair’s opening ceremony, which will be Aug. 29. Moran’s 84-year-old father, Fred, who is co-owner of Window World, will be part of a parachute jump at the event.

WaterFire Sharon fest pares down to burn brighter
A brazier in the Shenango River is lit at last year’s WaterFire Sharon festival.
Bristolville girl scores points with county officials for her passion and poise
Bristolville girl scores points for her passion and poise
Pitt, DiCaprio, and Robbie on a changing Hollywood
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Once upon a time, not too far from Hollywood, two
Youngstown administration wants to eliminate two of the fire department’s battalion chiefs through attrition
The money saved will go to improve the department’s radio system
Trial resumes today regarding attack on worker at Newton Falls factory
Trial resumes today regarding attack on worker at Newton Falls factory
UAW president at Lordstown GM is leaving for a different job with the company
He said it was a ‘very tough decision’

Boardman Trustees flooded with complaints
Boardman Township trustees, from left, Larry Moliterno, Tom Costello and Brad Calhoun, listen to residents complain about flooding problems during a trustees meeting Wednesday at Boardman Library.

Millennial Theatre says time is right for ‘Blonde’
IF YOU GO What: “Legally Blonde, the Musical” When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and also Aug.
Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games
American League Rays 3, Red Sox 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Charlie Morton struck out 11 over
Boardman is third in state tournament
Boardman is third in state tournament BOARDMAN The Boardman Junior League baseball team finished
Hunt Valve contract
Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown, the city of Canfield, and Poland
Dude, they’re reading ‘The Big Lebowski’
Shot in Youngstown is a new film society in the Mahoning Valley for those who make – or just love –
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Victoria Sears and Nicholas Chamas, Niles, boy, July 23.
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 25
Today is Thursday, July 25, the 206th day of 2019. There are 159 days left in the year. Associated
Hopewell Theatre plans fundraiser event at A La Cart
Hopewell Theatre plans fundraiser event at A La Cart YOUNGSTOWN Hopewell Theatre will present a
Trial moved to 2020
Trial moved to 2020 COLUMBUS The trial of Anthony J. Pardon, 54, who is accused of killing
Ohio State Fair remembers moon landing’s 50th anniversary with butter astronauts
Associated Press COLUMBUS The moon may be made of cheese, but these astronauts are made of
Hubbard councilwoman to plead guilty Tuesday to false statement on re-election petition
Hubbard councilwoman to plead guilty Tuesday to false statement on re-election petition
Ex-Youngstown mayor to be tried separately in corruption case
His attorney said there’s ‘no commonality at all’ among the defendants
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bindi Irwin engaged to longtime boyfriend NEW YORK Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the
More ex-athletes sue OSU over sex abuse by doctor
Associated Press COLUMBUS More former football players and other ex-athletes are suing Ohio
Canfield, Poland combine forces to make Junior League Softball World Series
This time, the Mahoning Valley softball players are going to have some fun
Mueller’s testimony unlikely to reshape opinions
Ex-special counsel warns of continued threat from Russia Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Robert
Prosecutors and teen murder defendant ‘in discussions’ regarding plea agreement
Prosecutors and teen murder defendant ‘in discussions’ regarding plea agreement
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Cardinals set record during Bucco beatdown
Paul DeJong hit a career-high three home runs, including one during a nine-run second inning
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 23.56 0.61 Aqua America, 2.13