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

YSU men fall in OT to Cleveland State
The Youngstown State men’s basketball team let its regular-season finale slip away against Cleveland State on Saturday night.

41st annual St. Patrick's Day parade is next Sunday
Daylight saving time will push back sunsets starting next Sunday, but signs of spring will likely end there for the 41st annual Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
El’Hatton scholar is named
The winner of the inaugural Acorn Project David J. El’Hatton Jr. Memorial Scholarship is Alex Sanders of Canfield High School.

Golden Dawn auction set Thursday
The closing of the Golden Dawn restaurant in 2017 was more than just the end of another iconic Youngstown fixture.

Last days at Lordstown
There is a perverse anticipation that some people experience when – after a long period of suffering and deterioration – a dying loved one succumbs to their ailment.
Valley St. Patrick's Day parade steps off next Sunday
Valley St. Patrick's Day parade steps off next Sunday
China considers changes on technology to placate US
China considers changes on technology to placate US
Anger over deep details of Calif. man killed by police
Anger over deep details of man killed by police
SKorea, US end springtime military drills to back diplomacy
SKorea, US end springtime military drills to back diplomacy
Johnny Depp sues ex-wife for $50M in defamation suit
Johnny Depp sues ex-wife for $50M in defamation suit
Trump says he'll issue order protecting campus free speech
Trump says he'll issue order protecting campus free speech
Man indicted for Snapchat threat that panicked Ohio school
Man indicted for Snapchat threat that panicked Ohio school
Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Trump
Sanders returns to NY roots, says he can defeat Trump
Legalized sports betting unlikely in 3 largest US states
Legalized sports betting unlikely in 3 largest US states
No. 14 Purdue beats Ohio State, grabs solo lead of Big Ten
No. 14 Purdue beats Ohio State, grabs solo lead of Big Ten
Subaru recalls 1.3M vehicles in US for brake light problem
Subaru is recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. because the brake lights may not illuminate properly
Ohio zoo collects polar bear poop to aid species’ survival
Ohio zoo collects polar bear poop to aid species’ survival
Ohio farmers sue in Lake Erie legal rights issue
Ohio farmers sue to stop measure giving Lake Erie legal rights
Plan unveiled for new sidewalks in Warren neighborhood
Plan unveiled for new sidewalks in Warren neighborhood
Liberty trustees discussed roads that will be resurfaced this year
About eight miles of Liberty roads to be resurfaced this year
Stingy South Range defense clamps down on Clippers
The Raiders held the Clippers (13-11) to 4-of-18 shooting in the first half.
U.S. auto sales expected to rise from weak January
Staff/wire report Automakers and dealers may be wishing this was a leap year because an extra
Yo-Yo Ma brings his message to Flint
By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Yo-Yo Ma brought both music and a call for
Struthers’ Stanton wins state bowling tournament
Madison Stanton took the individual title with a 634 series.
The exhibit is at YSU’s William F. Maag Jr. Library Saturday-Thursday
A 15-panel exhibit illustrating the story of Poland’s Anders Army is at YSU
Trumbull Engineer’s office seeks comments on Genesee Avenue sidewalks project
Trumbull Engineer’s office seeks comments on Genesee Avenue sidewalks project
Grisdale’s Bulldogs return to district
Daniel Kramer scored a game-high 20 points, Braeden O’Shaughnessy added 19 and Michael Cougras 14.
Lowellville rides Hvisdak to win against Southern
Lowellville entrusted its fate to Matt Hvisdak and he delivered.
MetroParks filing eminent domain for bike path
Several property owners between Green Township and Washingtonville are fighting the acquisitions
Youngstown program lauded on national level
Opinion: The Coalition for Health Promotion is one of 112 community coalitions hailed by a national organization.
Toads eat loads of pesky bugs
Q. Are toads really that good for my garden? If so, how do I get more of them? Julie from Poland
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU basketball, 6 p.m.: The Penguins take on Cleveland State at
By DAVID BAUDER and LYNN ELBER
By DAVID BAUDER and LYNN ELBER Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. If there is a high point to
The Specials
The Specials Album: “Encore” Grade: A Given that it’s been 20 years since there’s been new
Women’s History Month celebrates past and future
Editorial: At the dawn of Women’s History Month this weekend, celebrations rightly run rampant throughout the
Prep for spring – soil test
Prep for spring – soil test Planting time will be here before you know it. Be ready by testing
These costly little sponges must be cooked to eat
These costly little sponges must be cooked to eat MOREL MUSHROOMS By Marilyn McKinley OSU
Trump claims Cohen book transcript would prove ex-aide lied
President Donald Trump is claiming that his former lawyer Michael Cohen shopped a book to publishers that portrayed Trump in a favorable light, at odds with Cohen’s damning testimony to Congress
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Reps. Jerrold
Jewels of Winter
Jewels of Winter When: Today and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. What: Find the spirit of the tropics in
Miss DeMaiolo, Connor Beerck plan July rite
Miss DeMaiolo, Connor Beerck plan July rite
The Widelskis mark golden jubilee on trip
The Widelskis mark golden jubilee on trip
Tesla’s online-only sales tactic comes with big risks
Tesla’s online-only sales approach comes with big risks Tesla’s bold move to close most of its
Birth tourism under scrutiny
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons As the old saying goes, half a loaf is better than none. Today’s
Country needs a new standard for when politicians should go
Opinion: By Tracey L. ROGERS OtherWords In the 400th year since chattel slavery began in the colony of
What is that plant?
What is that plant? Understanding what plants are native, what some non-native plants provide and
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 2
Today is Saturday, March 2, the 61st day of 2019. There are 304 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Don’t panic: How parents can deal with internet hoaxes
Panic over what children are picking up over the Internet sweep social media on a regular basis
These tiny, round nuthatches head south to our Valley for food
My husband and I watch the birds at our feeder each day. It is quality entertainment for both of us – and our cat and dogs.
Washington Gov. Inslee focuses on climate change in 2020 bid
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is launching his bid for president, joining a growing Democratic presidential field
MAHONING COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY marriage LICENSES Michael L. Hudzik, 29, of 791 Glenbrook Road,
Pennsylvania Councilman charged with stealing opioids
Associated Press WEST READING, Pa. A Pennsylvania councilman wearing a ski mask stole more than
cincinnati Parents blame ‘evil regime’ for son’s death
Associated Press CINCINNATI Unlike President Donald Trump, Otto Warmbier’s parents don’t believe
Mathews board contracts with sheriff for resource officer
One board member accused Vienna officers of ‘a pattern of corrupt activity’
Anglers need some patience, self-control
Too often, we strike back prematurely, thanks to the spectacular hit that even a bare keeper-sized bass can muster.
N. Korea denies sanctions demand
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam President Donald Trump said he walked away from his second
YSU ATHLETICS
BASEBALL Penguins drop opener at Tennessee Tech COOKEVILLE, TENN. Trevor Wiersma hit his
ON THE TRACKS Friday’s auto racing news
NASCAR Truck Series Busch blows away field in hometown LAS Vegas Kyle Busch won his hometown
FRIDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL DIVISION III Champion 76, Mineral Ridge 72 CHAMPION Chase Wheelock’s 30
OUTDOOR digest
Hunting & Fishing Super Show & Sale Girard The 2019 Hunting & Fishing Super Show & Sale will
Welcome [back] to Walmart
After ’major-league botch,’ retailer moves to keep disabled greeters Associated Press Walmart