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

National Doughnut Day is Friday
Several area pastry shops on Friday plan to honor a sweet, sticky – and sometimes cream-filled – American wartime tradition.

'On Golden Pond' featured at Hopewell Theatre
Hopewell Theatre will close its season with the love story “On Golden Pond,” opening Friday.

Northside pool hosts Family Fun day
The adults talked about how beneficial the opening Wednesday of Northside Pool, called “Fun in the Sun,” is for the community and family bonding and water safety.
Prosecutors oppose bond reduction for man accused in slaying
Prosecutors oppose bond reduction for man accused in slaying
Campbell council seeks to eliminate police department position
Campbell council seeks to eliminate police department position
Youngstown council adds $$$ to downtown construction project
Youngstown council adds to downtown construction project

Amazon says drones will be making deliveries in ‘months’
Amazon says it expects to be delivering orders to shopper’s homes by drones in the coming months
YouTube updates hate speech guidelines to prohibit videos
YouTube is updating its hate speech policies to prohibit videos with white supremacist and neo-Nazi content

Government to start posting list of troubled nursing homes
Facing criticism, government pledges to post list of 400 troubled nursing homes

Feds: No more education, legal services for immigrant kids
For immigrant kids in care of the federal government, English-language classes, outdoor recreation and legal services may be a thing of the past
Racist, violent posts by police: Departments investigating
Racist, violent posts by police: Departments investigating
Tim Ryan names N.H. director for presidential campaign
Tim Ryan names N.H. director for presidential campaign
Youngstown police arrest two this afternoon on suspected drug charges
Youngstown police arrest two this afternoon on suspected drug charges

Californian comes home for Greatest Golfer; registration open for adults, juniors
Registration is now open for junior and adult Greatest Golfer of the Valley.
NWS issues storm watch for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
NWS issues storm watch for Mahoning, Trumbull counties
After Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. aims to clean up the earth
After Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. aims to clean up the earth
Feds charge 7 with dealing heroin, cocaine in Youngstown
Feds charge 7 with dealing heroin, cocaine in Youngstown
Lawmakers gets few Lordstown answers from GM's Barra
Lawmakers gets few Lordstown answers from GM's Barra
City decides to keep traffic light at Market and Boardman
City decides to keep traffic light at Market and Boardman
Doctor charged with murder in painkiller overdose deaths
Doctor charged with murder in painkiller overdose deaths
Americans think fake news is big problem, blame politicians
Americans think fake news is big problem, blame politicians
About 1,000 migrants cross into Mexico, start walking to US
About 1,000 migrants cross into Mexico, start walking to US
New Girard City Council member will be appointed Tuesday
New Girard City Council member will be appointed Tuesday
GOP senators line up against Trump’s 5% Mexico tariff plan
GOP senators line up against Trump’s 5% Mexico tariff plan
Florida judge: Ex-deputy to turn in passport or stay in jail
Florida judge: Ex-deputy to turn in passport or stay in jail
Medicaid bought sex offenders’ erectile dysfunction drugs
Medicaid bought sex offenders’ erectile dysfunction drugs
D-DAY COMMEMORATION | Trump reads from FDR’s prayer to the US
D-DAY COMMEMORATION | Trump reads from FDR’s prayer to the US
UPDATE | Warren PD ID's victim; teen remains held in shooting
Warren PD: One male dead in Tuesday shooting
Getaway driver gets probation, jail time, in woman’s death
Judge says there needs to be accountability
Downtown pedestrian mall should be done by next spring
The city has talked for years about closing the street to vehicular traffic
Five independent Youngstown council candidates were disqualified from seeking office
The winners of last month’s Democratic primaries for three council seats will run unopposed in the general election
Trumbull officials get presentation on using drones for building-permit violations
Trumbull officials get presentation on using drones for building-permit violations
Girard man charged with assaulting pregnant woman
Police: Girard man punched pregnant woman and hurt her mother
Braceville man gets eight years in prison after his 14th drunken driving conviction
Braceville man gets eight years in prison after his 14th drunken-driving conviction
coitsville Ohio Supreme Court to consider negligence case against township
Township officials have appealed a ruling that found the township liable for a 2013 crash involving a police officer that seriously injured a Hubbard woman
CAL THOMAS| Democrats should acknowledge Trump’s success with economy
Opinion: The quote is attributed to President Harry Truman, and Ronald Reagan kept it on his desk: “It is
Chris Graff to replace Linda Srnec
Staff report POLAND Village council chose Chris Graff to fill the council seat vacated by
Beloit woman involved in child endangering out on bond
Alexandria B. Overholser, 28, of South 12th Street, was indicted last week on one felony count of endangering children.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS NBA ratings down sharply for ABC NEW YORK The NBA’s first international Finals may
Republican senators oppose tariffs threat against Mexico
Sen. Ted Cruz describes mood of ‘deep concern and resistance’ Associated Press WASHINGTON In a
Second location for RISE Recovery
Second location for RISE Recovery WARREN RISE Recovery, powered by ONE Health Ohio, will open
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 21.950.44 Aqua America, .20 39.80
Superintendent facing student sex charges resigns
Superintendent facing student sex charges resigns RAVENNA An Ohio school superintendent facing
Trump is not welcome in the United Kingdom
Editorial: The Guardian of Great Britain: Two and one-half years after Theresa May rushed to become the first
mahoning Valley Schools offer free meals for children
Youngstown City Schools and Austintown Local Schools are offering meals for kids at several locations this summer
GUN BATTLE
Governor to summon lawmakers back to Capitol to work on legislation Associated Press VIRGINIA
Federer, Nadal to meet in French semifinals
They are two titans of tennis, with Federer holding a men’s-record 20 Grand Slam titles, and Nadal next with 17.
Deputy charged with inaction during shooting
Allegations carry maximum potential prison sentence of nearly 100 years Associated Press MIAMI
Simplify your grilling routine this summer
Family Features Summer is typically a busy time for families, making those moments you spend
Fitch moves down to D-II in football
The Mahoning Valley will be without a Division I high school football team during the 2019 season.
Bottle signing
Bottle signing Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini will host bottle signings at three locations in June. On
“DELICIOUS HOT DOGS” HUGH G. EARNHART
“DELICIOUS HOT DOGS” HUGH G. EARNHART hot dog & egg breakfast skillet by HUGH G. EARNHART
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 5
Today is Wednesday, June 5, the 156th day of 2019. There are 209 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
President eases up on criticisms of outgoing British prime minister Make nice with May
Associated Press LONDON Making nice at the end, President Donald Trump eased up Tuesday on his
SPORTS digest
YSU 4th in McCafferty Trophy standings Indianapolis After posting a Horizon League-high five
Food Sales & Dinners
TODAY Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, will host a barbecue-to-go dinner
wall street Dow jumps more than 500 points
Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 500 points Tuesday as investors
Lindor homers twice in Tribe win
Indians manager Terry Francona doesn’t need any reminders about how well the Minnesota Twins have played this season
Tacitus favored; Preakness winner 2nd choice
Winning the Preakness wasn’t enough to make War of Will the Belmont Stakes favorite
SCHOLARSHIPS
The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on
Farmers caught in the crossfire
Opinion: By Ben Lilliston OtherWords Over the last year, President Donald Trump has taken farmers on a
SANDLOT ROUNDUP
SANDLOT ROUNDUP More Class B results from Cene Park 18-U Avalanche 9, DuraEdge 8 In a wild,
Husband back in jail
Husband back in jail YOUNGSTOWN A man indicted last month for threatening his wife with a
Welcome to Trump’s autocracy
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Let us now contemplate the morality tale of the Good Samaritan.