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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Erosion in Poland Forest reversible, forest reps told today
The Stow-based environmental consulting firm EnviroScience Inc. presented initial erosion findings from a survey of Poland Municipal Forest to Poland stakeholders Friday.
Dads, daughters from all Youngstown schools enjoy special dance tonight
Music piped through the gymnasium at East High School tonight, fueling the dips and twirls and lifts between fathers and daughters during Youngstown School District’s Father-Daughter Dance.
Dem legislator proposing state bill to dissolve 'Youngstown Plan'
State Rep. Joe Miller, a Democrat from Amherst, announced Friday he will soon introduce bipartisan legislation with Rep. Don Jones, a Republican from Freeport, to repeal portions of House Bill 70, the 2015 bill that brought on state takeovers of local schools in Youngstown, Lorain and throughout the state.
2 North Siders arraigned on gun charges today
Two people arrested Thursday in separate traffic stops on the South Side on gun charges were arraigned today in municipal court.
Another drug charge for Rayvon Parker
Rayvon Parker, 20, of Youngstown is out of the Trumbull County jail on a $5,000 bond he posted Thursday night after his arrest by Trumbull-Ashtabula Group Task Force on a drug-trafficking charge.
Valley native shot while on duty with Columbus PD
A Columbus police officer originally from the Mahoning Valley was shot during an ambush and is currently recovering in the hospital.
Prosecutor hails drop in western Pennsylvania OD deaths
Prosecutor hails drop in western Pennsylvania OD deaths
Amazon lobbies to exempt employees from labor protections
Amazon lobbies to exempt employees from labor protections
Chelsea Manning jailed for refusing to testify on WikiLeaks
Chelsea Manning jailed for refusing to testify on WikiLeaks
Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack
Smollett indicted on 16 counts stemming from reported attack
Legislator plans effort to dismantle state takeovers of local schools
Legislator plans effort to dismantle state takeovers of local schools
TRUE BLUE | Church bells ring across the Mahoning Valley for True Blue Friday
TRUE BLUE | Church bells ring across the Mahoning Valley for True Blue Friday
Flu may have peaked, but experts eye jump in nastier strain
Flu may have peaked, but experts eye jump in nastier strain
Pa. school board president removed over anti-Muslim posts
Pa. school board president removed over anti-Muslim posts
Pence talks energy, Trump at Ohio oil and gas gathering
Pence talks energy, Trump at Ohio oil and gas gathering
Women's national soccer team players sue for equitable pay
Women's national soccer team players sue for equitable pay
Sanders' 'Medicare-for-all' expands long-term care benefits
Sanders' 'Medicare-for-all' expands long-term care benefits
TRUE BLUE FRIDAY | Women's labor movement celebrated
TRUE BLUE FRIDAY | Women's labor movement celebrated
Bill Shine resigns White House communications post
Bill Shine resigns White House communications post
UPDATE | 'Airwolf' star Jan-Michael Vincent dies at 73
'Airwolf' star Jan-Michael Vincent dies at 73
Ohio city to pay $1M to estate of man fatally shot by police
Ohio city to pay $1M to estate of man fatally shot by police
Two handguns found with painkillers during traffic stop
Two handguns found with painkillers during traffic stop
VINDY POLL NOW - Where is your favorite place to get fish dinners during Lent?
Where is your favorite place to get fish dinners during Lent?
TRUE BLUE | Ryan says we'll keep 'plugging away'
Ryan says we'll keep 'plugging away' to retrofit Lordstown GM
Authority says man broke parole by having 131 painkillers
Authority says man broke parole by having 131 painkillers
Youngstown schools and NAACP plan academic achievement conference
Youngstown schools and NAACP plan academic achievement conference
Man who hid assault weapon gets four years in prison
Man who hid assault weapon gets four years in prison
Champagne luncheon and fashion show
The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host the All That Glitters Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 5, at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center. All proceeds will benefit The Rich Center for Autism and The Walnut Grove-A Field of Opportunity.
Young girls learn coding at Main library
The Main library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted the Girls Who Code program starting in January, teaching girls grades six through twelve coding basics.
Poland Rotary hosts annual Golf Classic
The Poland Rotary hosted its 34th annual Golf Classic on March 2 at Bedford Trails golf course.
Preschoolers celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday
Preschool students at Poland Union Elementary School celebrated Dr. Seuss’s 115th birthday on Feb. 27.
Library hosts Lego my Library
The Canfield library hosted Lego My Library, a program geared toward children ages 6 and up, on Feb. 2.
Library hosts family movie matinee
The Canfield library hosted a family-friendly Saturday movie matinee on Feb. 9.
Champagne luncheon and fashion show set for April 5
The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host the All That Glitters Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show on April 5, at Mr. Anthony’s Banquet Center.
Library welcomes chocolate lovers to Chocolate Cake Day
A group of self-proclaimed chocoholics attended Chocolate Cake Day at the Canfield library on Jan. 28.
US adds just 20K jobs; unemployment dips to 3.8 pct.
US adds just 20K jobs; unemployment dips to 3.8 pct.
Celebration of Scouting Breakfast set for April 30
The Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s 14th Annual Celebration of Scouting Breakfast fundraiser will take place on April 30, at Holiday Inn Boardman, located at 7410 South Avenue, Youngstown.
CHC students have fun with STEM
C.H. Campbell Elementary School hosted its annual STEM Week Feb. 25 through March 1, with each grade level designated a day to learn about science, technology, engineering and math.
House resolution on bigotry, anti-Semitism sparks debate
House resolution on bigotry, anti-Semitism sparks debate
International Women's Day: Strikes, protests and holidays
International Women's Day: Strikes, protests and holidays
Trump budget to include $100M for daughter Ivanka's project
Trump budget to include $100M for daughter Ivanka's project
“True Blue” Friday: Valley asked to back GM workers
Supporters are encouraged to take photos of themselves in blue with their GM-built vehicles and share them on social media tagged with #SaveLordstown.
Chaney surges past Lakeview in second half
Chaney's Cameron Lawrence (5) dribbles down court on a fast break ahead of Lakeview's Carter Huff (13) during the Cowboys' victory in the Division II District Semifinal in Boardman Thursday. Chaney (20-5) will play Poland (22-2) in Saturday’s district championship game.
Trauma, growth and neuroscience
He survived an abusive father and hardship. “Three times by the time I was 5, my father tried to murder my mother,” Leone said.
Valley wrestlers off to good start in Columbus
Defending champions Tyler Stein, Jack DelGarbino among first-round winners.
Brown out as presidential candidate
He said the best place for him to be effective is in the Senate.
Ohio house passes bill containing increase in gas tax
Mahoning Valley lawmakers tell why they voted to raise the gas tax less than what Gov. Mike DeWine had requested.
On a roll: Fitch’s Seebacher returns to state bowling tournament
Renee Seebacher rolled a 585 (174, 207, 204) three-game set in the district tournament.
Future of Creekside Golf Dome unclear
Owner Tony Latell says no decision has been made on whether it will be rebuilt.
R. Kelly points fingers in interview, but will it help his case?
By TAMMY WEBBER and DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO Embattled R&B star R. Kelly angrily
Mahoning property taxpayers may have paid twice
The county treasurer said the online glitch should be fixed by this morning.mah
DeWine proposes $74M increase for children services agencies
Mahoning County Children Services currently receives $1.4 million from the state and could expect about $1.1 million more if the proposal is approved.
Trumbull planning commission to apply for broadband feasibility study
Trumbull County commissioners have authorized the planning commission to apply to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for funding to conduct a countywide broadband feasibility study.
Youngstown OKs HUD loan for amphitheater
The downtown amphitheater and riverfront park are set to open by June.
Claudia Hoerig appeals murder conviction and life prison sentence
Claudia Hoerig appeals murder conviction and life prison sentence
Girard RoboCats raising funds for competition
FIRST Robotics Delphi Team No. 279, “The Robo- Cats” has qualified for the world championships hosted in Detroit in April, but needs to raise enough funds to cover the trip to the championship.
Youngstown man facing 5 felonies of child sex released from jail
Thomas F. Reto Jr., released Thursday, is accused of forcing a child into sexual contact between 2006, when the child was 6 years old, and 2011.
Son reclaims N. Side eatery, hopes to open by Sept.
Johnny Naples, son of former Golden Dawn co-owner Ralph Naples, speaks to reporters Thursday outside the historic North Side restaurant after submitting the highest bid in an online auction to purchase it. He plans to remodel and reopen the restaurant by September.
Canfield Community Briefs
Evening with the Easter Bunny Boardman Park will present an evening with the Easter Bunny from
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v TobyMac, 7 p.m.: The Christian pop superstar headlines a concert
Authorities: Man who fled police accidentally drowned
Associated Press CANTON Authorities said an Ohio man who fled police and whose body was found in
Federal grant
Federal grant SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., dba Union Flonetics, won a $46,026
DeWine criticized for ignoring GM Lordstown in key address
Opinion: Gov. Mike DeWine took somewhat of a beating from the Mahoning Valley delegation to the General
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
Falls, injuries on rise among older dog walkers
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Broken bones from falls while dog walking are on the rise
Inside the ropes WITH …
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under par 70
cincinnati Judge blasts council members for secret texting, emails
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio judge has called for the resignations of five Cincinnati
Miss Cuba, Mr. Gilman set fall nuptials
poland Nancy Cuba of Poland is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Ashley Cuba of
Sarah Speziale, John Toy Jr. set summer rite
Joe and Toni Speziale of Boardman and John and Sandy Toy of North Lima are announcing the engagement
Nicole Petro, Zachary Politsky set summer rite
poland David and Dianne Petro of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Nicole
TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Thursday’s games
MEN No. 12 Houston 90, SMU 79 HOUSTON Armoni Brooks had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Corey
Ohio DeWine delays 3 additional executions
State prison system needs time to develop new lethal-injection method Associated Press
Tribe outfielder Martin healthy, happy
Leonys Martin has recovered from a life-threatening infection.
HBO Old murder case gets new 4-part documentary
BY GEORGE DICKIE Gracenote A 1999 murder case that became the subject of a popular podcast gets
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1969 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion Aug. 30 through
Today is Friday, March 8, the 67th day of 2019. There are 298 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, March 8, the 67th day of 2019. There are 298 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
sGOLF roundup
COLLEGE Kent State’s Herb Page plans to retire as coach KENT Longtime Kent State golf coach
French court convicts cardinal of not reporting child abuse
Associated Press LYON, France In a surprise ruling, France’s senior Catholic cleric, Cardinal
Manafort receives 47-month sentence
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort was sentenced
PARDON POWER
Cohen lawyer says Trump advisers were ‘dangling’ possibility Associated Press WASHINGTON
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL THURSDAY’S SUMMARIES DIVISION I GREEN 61, BOARDMAN 47 BOARDMAN (20-4) — Che
Jury finds Fla. cop guilty of slaying black motorist
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. A fired Florida police officer was found guilty of
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Police: After jail, Taylor Swift’s stalker breaks in again NEW YORK A man recently
ohio Lawmakers OK fix of error that could ban some guns
Associated Press COLUMBUS State lawmakers have fixed a mistake in an Ohio bill that gun-rights
Champagne luncheon and fashion show set for April 5
The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host the All That Glitters Champagne Luncheon and
Library hosts pop-up Valentines Day card event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a Pop Up Valentines Day
Celebration of Scouting Breakfast set for April 30
The Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s 14th Annual Celebration of
Taylor Deemer, Anthony Zuppo III set wedding date
POLAND Rich and Stacey Deemer of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Taylor
THURSDAY AROUND THE NHL
Penguins 3, Blue Jackets 0 PITTSBURGH Matt Murray stopped 25 shots for his 10th career shutout
A policy against first use of nukes
Opinion: By Olivia Alperstein OtherWords In a matter of minutes, as easily as sending a tweet, a sitting
STATE WRESTLING Day 1 news & notes
Notes from Thursday’s opening round of action at the Ohio High School Athletic Association state
Pointless giving Uncle Sam a gift
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons With America’s national debt surpassing a frightening $22
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.36‚àí0.89 Aqua America, .20
Governor’s plans for kids deserve to be fast-tracked
Editorial: As is typically the case with state of the state addresses, chief executives of states dangle a grab
Boardman hosts Drums Alive afterschool program
Boardman Stadium Drive Elementary School hosted the annual Drums Alive after school program Feb. 12-27.
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls varsity basketball beats West Branch The Poland Seminary High School girls varsity
Boardman students taste test different milk flavors
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The new Fuel Up Play 60 Club at Boardman Glenwood Junior
Boardman Community Briefs
Evening with the Easter Bunny Boardman Park will present an evening with the Easter Bunny from
Celebration of Scouting Breakfast set for April
The Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s 14th Annual Celebration of
Poland Community Briefs
Evening with the Easter Bunny Boardman Park will present an evening with the Easter Bunny from
Champagne luncheon and fashion show set for April 5
The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance will host the All That Glitters Champagne Luncheon and
Dairy Queen takes PRIDE in its store
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Dairy Queen recently received the PRIDE
Celebration of Scouting Breakfast set for April 30
The Whispering Pines District Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America’s 14th Annual Celebration of
Austintown Elementary celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday
Austintown Elementary School students celebrated the Dr. Seuss’s 115th birthday on March 1.
Austintown Community Briefs
Evening with the Easter Bunny Boardman Park will present an evening with the Easter Bunny from
Dads and daughters attend dance
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Dads and daughters from all over Ohio travelled to Boardman
Feb. 26
Feb. 26 Unauthorized use of a vehicle: Authorities received a complaint that a 2000 Chevrolet 2500
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