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

Motorcyclist in custody in Ortiz shooting case

Motorcyclist in custody as of Tuesday afternoon in Ortiz case


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Ceremonial lighting of the Market Street Bridge

Ceremonial lighting of the Market Street Bridge to celebrate the Huntington Bank Community Alley

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Ex-Scrapper Malave leads team in 21st season

Dennis Malave made his first appearance as the Scrappers manager


ACTION wants landlords to pay, clean up

Group calls for ‘day of ACTION’ against negligent landlords


Canfield Township small businesses qualify for low-interest loans for cleanup

Canfield Township small businesses qualify for low-interest loans for cleanup


Trump, Biden trade barbs amid dueling Iowa campaign visits

Trump, Biden trade barbs amid dueling Iowa campaign visits


Kale-Pesta becomes new Mahoning Democratic leader

Kale-Pesta becomes new Mahoning Democratic leader

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Campers begin the Penguin Challenge at Homestead Park

Event sponsored by Youngstown police, Youngstown State University and the Parks and Recreation Department


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Valley Deals 365: Sam’s Wedge Inn

Sam’s Wedge Inn offers monthly burger battles, great food at terrific prices.

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Watkins asks parole board to set Hoerig free by 2046

Trumbull prosecutor keeps promise, asks parole board let Claudia Hoerig go free by 2046

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Committee chooses Schubert for Girard council

Committee chooses Schubert for Girard council


Sanders to outline 'what democratic socialism means to me'

Sanders to outline 'what democratic socialism means to me'


Russian journalist freed after police abruptly drop charges

Russian journalist freed after police abruptly drop charges


Uganda confirms first Ebola case outside outbreak in Congo

Uganda confirms first Ebola case outside outbreak in Congo


Watkins keeps promise, asks parole board to set Hoerig free by 2046

Trumbull prosecutor keeps promise, asks parole board let Claudia Hoerig go free by 2046


Gov. Mike DeWine requests fed aid for 10 counties pounded by tornadoes

Gov. Mike DeWine requests fed aid for 10 counties pounded by tornadoes


$100M private schools bill starts Pa. budget season fight

$100M private schools bill starts Pa. budget season fight


YSU among 3 colleges as winners of additive manufacturing contest

YSU among 3 colleges as winners of additive manufacturing contest


Police video shows punch thrown by Columbus cop

Police video shows punch thrown by Columbus cop


Attorney: Cleveland to pay $225K in suit over flag burning

Attorney: Cleveland to pay $225K in suit over flag burning


In hot water? Study says warming may reduce sea life by 17%

In hot water? Study says warming may reduce sea life by 17%


Botswana decriminalizes gay sex in landmark Africa case

Botswana decriminalizes gay sex in landmark Africa case


Trump calls Biden a 'dummy' as he heads to Iowa

Trump calls Biden a 'dummy' as he heads to Iowa


States sue to stop $26.5 billion Sprint-T-Mobile deal

States sue to stop $26.5 billion Sprint-T-Mobile deal


Holocaust Museum digitizing letters from Anne Frank's father

Holocaust Museum digitizing letters from Anne Frank's father


Krispy Kreme opening Times Square Flagship in 2020

Krispy Kreme opening Times Square Flagship in 2020


Bagged lunch spurs inmate fight in Pa. courthouse holding cell

Bagged lunch spurs inmate fight in Pa. courthouse holding cell


Pennsylvania nursing homes get bad marks from national group

Pennsylvania nursing homes get bad marks from national group


Howland man who struck police dog gets probation

Howland man who struck police dog gets probation


Background check petition would close gun show loophole in Ohio

Background check petition would close gun show loophole in Ohio


Warren man sentenced to federal prison on drug charge

Warren man sentenced to federal prison on drug charge


Coitsville trustees meet Wednesday night

Coitsville trustees meet Wednesday night


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Man threatens Boardman woman with knife

Man threatens Boardman woman with knife


Additional Ohio patients diagnosed amid Legionnaires’ outbreak

Additional Ohio patients diagnosed amid Legionnaires’ outbreak


Official: Lebanese freed by Iran now in Beirut

Official: Lebanese freed by Iran now in Beirut


ADC, Youngstown school board plan work session Thursday

ADC, Youngstown school board plan work session Thursday


White House says Biden threat remark 'laughable'

White House says Biden threat remark 'laughable'


Ohio death row inmate pleads not guilty in woman’s 2006 slaying

Ohio death row inmate pleads not guilty in woman’s 2006 slaying


Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. convicted of rape

Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow Jr. convicted of rape


Downtown farmers market opens Wednesday at B&O Station

Downtown farmers market opens Wednesday at B&O Station


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


23 apply to lead Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District

23 apply to lead Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District


New trial set for Youngstown man charged with assaulting cop

New trial set for Youngstown man charged with assaulting cop


Annarella death was natural, Trumbull coroner says

Annarella death was natural, Trumbull coroner says


Berlin Twp. road reopened after morning accident

Berlin Twp. road reopened after morning accident


Teen formally charged with murder and felonious assault from last week

Teen formally charged with murder and felonious assault from last week


Sports bookie jailed on probation violation

The FBI in 2001 began investigating Kevin S. Almasy and several others who operated what a tipster called a ‘major gambling racket in the Struthers-Boardman area’


The bipartisan bill would make it easier for Ohioans to expunge past crimes

The bill gives people a second chance, the state senators say


Girard council mulls raising legal age to buy tobacco, vaping products

There is a meeting on the Tobacco 21 initiative Thursday.


Bill would stop property seizures for bicycle trail

State Rep. Don Manning of New Middletown, R-59th, said he plans to introduce legislation Monday to stop ‘the state’ from appropriating land through eminent domain lawsuits for recreation


Trustees declare Mahoning Ave. bridge ‘public nuisance’

The grass along the bridge is about 2 feet high, and weeds are growing through the concrete.


Long-term analysis shows Youngstown’s finances are improving, but much more work is needed

The report shows a $5.65 million shortfall by 2024


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Mahoning Valley natives earn Tony Awards

Two Mahoning Valley men have earned their first Tony Awards for their work with “Hadestown.”


Logano earns victory in OT

Kurt Busch, Truex follow


Ellis downplays comments by former US goalkeeper

Solo criticizes coach for not handling pressure


Dems press to retain abortion funding ban

Top Capitol Hill Democrats are intent on preserving a four-decade ban on taxpayer-financed abortions despite calls from their party’s presidential candidates to abandon it.


mueller report House Democrats make deal to see first Trump files

Associated Press WASHINGTON The House expects to receive the first files of underlying evidence


Fentanyl, cash found

Fentanyl, cash found YOUNGSTOWN Police late Friday found a large amount of fentanyl and $3,644


Recent experience favors Bruins

Bergeron credited with inspiring Boston before Game 6


ACTION meeting

ACTION meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Alliance for Congregational Transformation in Our Neighborhoods


Ortiz flown to Boston after bar shooting

Retired Red Sox slugger suffered damage to organs


Medical pot laws no answer for opioid deaths, study says

A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favorite talking point of legal-pot advocates.


WOMEN’S WORLD CUP | Monday’s games

Canada 1, Cameroon 0 MONTPELLIER, FRANCE Kadeisha Buchanan scored the lone goal at the end of


Golden State survives Game 5

Warriors lose Kevin Durant, but hold on to top Raptors


USGA hoping old-style US Open returns

Pebble Beach forecast calls for nice weather


Pirates’ Musgrove ejected early

Braves pounce on Pittsburgh relievers for romp


MLB BOX SCORES

MLB BOX SCORES Standings American League East Division WLPctGB Tampa Bay4124.631— New


SPORTS digest

Checkers, ex-Phantom Renouf win Calder Cup Charlotte The Charlotte Checkers beat the Chicago


Rev. Franklin Graham betrays the gospel to promote Trump

Opinion: By MICHAEL GERSON Washington Post WASHINGTON I pray for President Donald Trump at least once


Jack Arvin Football Classic | Thursday’s rosters

The Mahoning Valley Coaches Association and Scoutingohio.Com will present the 35th annual Jack


Pitching injuries have Indians at a crossroads

Trading deadline could bring major changes


Helicopter crashes on roof of NYC skyscraper, killing pilot

A helicopter crashed on the roof of a rain-shrouded midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday, killing the pilot and briefly triggering memories of 9/11, after an erratic trip across some of the nation’s most restricted airspace. Authorities said they did not suspect terrorism.


Rain puts damper on some Ohio farmers

The constant rains are forcing some Ohio farmers to give up hopes of planting any corn this spring and wonder if they’ll have any crops at all this year.


YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 11

Today is Tuesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2019. There are 203 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday ABC Water and Storm Water District, regular board meeting, 2 p.m., Canfield


Year without Father’s Day

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons “This is the time to remember, ‘cause it will not last forever.” –


Eastern Gateway BASEBALL 2020 recruits Athletes planning to play for the Gators in 2020:

Alex Barth, CF, Poland Bobby Cavalier, OF, Fitch Brock Cheurco, OF, East Palestine Riley Day,


Mexico denies Trump’s suggestion of secret agreements

Three days after President Donald Trump announced a deal with Mexico to stem the flow of migrants at the southern border, the two countries appear unable to agree on exactly what’s in it.


SPRING SPORTS ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES

NORTHEAST 8 TRACK AND FIELD BOYS League Champions — Lakeview/Girard. Player of the Year —


Gators won 6 more in second season

Eastern Gateway changing leagues


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The Correlation of Men’s Mental Health and Physical Well-Being

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AUCTION Struthers Rotary will host its annual duck race and basket auction Aug. 17 at Yellow Creek


4.0-magnitude quake hits in Lake Erie

Associated Press CLEVELAND Federal geologists say an earthquake of an estimated 4.0 magnitude


The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average

The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average


Mother pleads not guilty in newborn baby’s death

Associated Press CHARDON A woman who authorities say put her newborn baby boy in a garbage bag


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Michelle Dunmire, Youngstown, girl, June 8. Alyson


Australia crosses the line with raids on journalists

Editorial: The people’s right to know what its government is doing – especially behind closed doors – is


Vehicle strikes, kills 12-year-old on bike

Associated Press MANSFIELD The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a vehicle struck and killed a 12


Quick care, seven days

Quick care, seven days BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital’s Quick Care facility, located at its


Vatican rejects gender change to alarm of LGBT Catholics

Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican issued an official document Monday rejecting the idea


Home Savings to present check to Walnut Grove

Home Savings to present check to Walnut Grove CANFIELD Home Savings will present a $5,000 check


Girard Eagles steak fry canceled

Girard Eagles steak fry canceled GIRARD The Girard Aerie Eagles 2172 steak fry that was to take