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

GM clearly talking to another company about Lordstown plant, governor tells Vindy

Gov. Mike DeWine said he’s been given no indication from General Motors that the automaker plans to use the idled Lordstown plant, but “it’s pretty clear they’re having discussions” with a company or companies about taking over the facility.


TSA equipment leaving Valley airport for New Orleans

One month after word leaked out that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration had talked openly with officials at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport about removing its passenger-screening equipment, the move has begun.


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UnitedHealthcare broadens direct drug rebate program

UnitedHealthcare is expanding a program that will pass drugmaker rebates along to some customers


Campbell schools going solar

Campbell School District is working to cut its facility costs and carbon footprint by partnering with a solar power company.


Attorney's report fails to affirm Nuskievicz harassment allegations

A 64-page report from an investigation into harassment allegations by Trish Nuskievicz, Trumbull County Planning Commission director, goes into exhaustive detail regarding the many conflicts among Nuskievicz and various officials.


Springfield boys win regional semifinal

The Tigers will face Richmond Heights on Friday night.


Groups will attack vacant home problem in Youngstown

Groups will attack vacant home problem in Youngstown


Browns trade for WR Beckham

The NFL has announced that the Browns have acquired wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a trade with the New York Giants.


Fire chief: Plane crashes into Ohio home, killing pilot

Fire chief: Plane crashes into Ohio home, killing pilot


US Rep. Tim Ryan announces YNDC, AmeriCorps partnership

US Rep. Tim Ryan announces YNDC, AmeriCorps partnership


Trump laments complexity of modern airlines in wake of crash

Trump laments complexity of modern airlines in wake of crash


Kentucky governor signs concealed-carry bill

Kentucky governor signs concealed-carry bill


TSA equipment, workers removed from regional airport

TSA equipment, workers removed from regional airport


US expands program making asylum seekers wait in Mexico

US expands program making asylum seekers wait in Mexico


Doc, hospital face another lawsuit over drug doses, deaths

Doc, hospital face another lawsuit over drug doses, deaths


Ohio AG introduces new office of professional integrity

Ohio AG introduces new office of professional integrity


United Auto Workers announce increase to strike fund

United Auto Workers announce increase to strike fund


Drummer Hal Blaine, played on hits of Sinatra, Elvis, dies

Drummer Hal Blaine, played on hits of Sinatra, Elvis, dies


Valley’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in January

The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in January


Federal appeals court OKs Ohio law aimed at abortion funding

Federal appeals court OKs Ohio law aimed at abortion funding


Tech, health lead stocks gains at midday

Tech, health lead stocks gains at midday


Ohio has public property auction Saturday in Columbus

Ohio has public property auction Saturday in Columbus


DeWine: Waiting on GM's next move; gives 4-6-week timeline

DeWine: Waiting on GM's next move; gives 4-6-week timeline


YSU hosts robotic competition Wednesday

YSU hosts robotics competition Wednesday


Spring cleanup Monday at Lowellville cemetery

Spring cleanup Monday at Lowellville cemetery


John Richardson, Picasso biographer, dies at 95

John Richardson, Picasso biographer, dies at 95


DeWine issues emergency status in flood-impacted counties

DeWine issues emergency status in flood-impacted counties


Hawaii senate approves immigrant sanctuary bill

Hawaii senate approves immigrant sanctuary bill


Pentagon seeks base site to house 5,000 migrant children

Pentagon seeks base site to house 5,000 migrant children


Dog Stop to open Saturday in Boardman

Dog Stop to open Saturday in Boardman


Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella fears

Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella fears


Honda recalls 1.2M more vehicles with dangerous air bags

Honda recalls 1.2M more vehicles with dangerous air bags


Ohio Senate president 'happy’ to talk execution alternatives

Ohio Senate president 'happy’ to talk execution alternatives


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


DeWine budget will include $7.5M for additional drug courts

DeWine budget will include $7.5M for additional drug courts


Report: Trumbull official accused of discrimination

Report: Trumbull official accused of gender, sex orientation discrimination


UPDATE | Actors Huffman, Loughlin charged in college admissions case

Actors Huffman, Loughlin charged in college admissions case


Man arrested for urinating on Girard police car

Man arrested for urinating on Girard police car


Philly cops arrest naked gunman suspected of firing shots in park

Philly cops arrest naked gunman suspected of firing shots in park


More Boeings grounded amid global probe into Ethiopia crash

More Boeings grounded amid global probe into Ethiopia crash


Westbrook confronts 2 fans at game, cites racial taunt

Westbrook confronts 2 fans at game, cites racial taunt


Confederate statue being removed in North Carolina city

Confederate statue being removed in North Carolina city


New Ohio business group focuses on education, school choice

New Ohio business group focuses on education, school choice


Fire officials say 13 dogs die in Toledo house fire

Fire officials say 13 dogs die in Toledo house fire


16-year-old Toledo girl fatally shot, 1 person injured

16-year-old Toledo girl fatally shot, 1 person injured


Residents escape Hubbard house fire

Residents escape Hubbard house fire


Regional return on tap for Tigers, Bulldogs

Poland, Springfield have earned dates in Canton


Bertolini positive despite opening woes

YSU baseball begins league play Friday


East runners are ready after winning indoor title

Chaney’s 4x400 relay team won at state


Bream, Kucek will speak

Hubbard baseball dinner is Thursday


Youngstown council is expected to approve the budget March 20

A councilman expressed concern about the city’s long-term finances


Niles releases from fiscal emergency

Although the city has been released, the school district is now in fiscal emergency


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Bone up on osteoporosis

The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the Sisters of the Humility of Mary began providing health care services more than 100 years ago.


‘Brainfood’ guests


Cited after car crash


Trustees OK purchases


Reopened after crash


Touring Firestone facility


Today is Tuesday, March 12, the 71st day of 2019. There are 294 days left in the year.

Today is Tuesday, March 12, the 71st day of 2019. There are 294 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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AUCTIONS Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsburgh St., Columbiana, will host its 22nd annual


Body of sailor killed at Pearl Harbor is identified

The body of an Ohio sailor killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II has been identified


Regional return on tap

Poland, Springfield have earned dates in Canton


Browns release veteran TE Darren Fells

A free-agent upgrade is likely


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v The Chainsmokers, 5 Seconds of


EUGENE ROBINSON | Trump has atrocious report card, but will he fail with his followers?

Opinion: WASHINGTON I’ve got the perfect slogan for President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign:


Discussing Tobacco 21


Pelosi says impeaching Trump ‘just not worth it’

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is setting a high bar for impeachment of


Prosecutors say Niles murder charge reduced because of victim’s gun and other issues

Prosecutors say Niles murder charge reduced because of victim’s gun and other issues


Gas up in NE Ohio


49ers, LB Kwon Alexander agree to 4-year, $54 million contract

San Francisco needs upgrade after Foster fiasco


UK, EU announce change to Brexit deal ahead of key vote

Britain, EU say they have removed the biggest roadblock to their Brexit divorce deal hours before Parliament is due to vote on the deal


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting to discuss personnel, 9 a.m., 6844


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:


FREE AGENCY Browns, Steelers status

BROWNS CLEVELAND BROWNS (7-8-1) Unrestricted free agents: QB Tyrod Taylor, WR Breshad Perriman,


Honda to recall about 1M vehicles with dangerous air bags

Honda will be recalling about 1 million older vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because Takata driver’s air bag inflators installed during previous recalls could be dangerous


OSHP finds 33 pounds of cocaine in Struthers man’s truck

A Struthers man is in jail after state patrol troopers found cocaine was found in his pickup truck in Medina County.


Canfield proposes to get VA clinic

A survey of nearly 10,000 veterans who visited the existing VA clinic in Youngstown shows about a third of the patients live in Canfield or surrounding areas


Raises proposed for Girard officials

Girard council votes down amended speed cam allocations


Democrats: Milwaukee convention choice shows party values

The Democratic National Committee has selected Milwaukee to host the 2020 national convention


Former Ohio House leader defends congressional map in court

A former speaker of the Ohio House is insisting there was Democratic input during the redrawing of the state’s congressional map


aROUND THE NHL Monday’s games

Islanders 2, Blue Jackets 0 UNIONDALE, N.Y. Thomas Greiss made 31 saves in his fifth shutout of


Lordstown Planning Commission gives conditional approval to HomeGoods site plan

Lordstown Planning Commission gives conditional approval to HomeGoods site plan


Cavs romp as feisty Raptors stumble

Ibaka, Chriss ejected for fighting


Trump proposes record $4.7T budget

Valley lawmakers opposed to president’s plans Staff/wire report WASHINGTON President Donald


MONDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ROUNDUP

BASKETBALL EOAC All-star games set Monday in Lisbon LISBON The Eastern Ohio Athletic


COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

MEN No. 1 Gonzaga 100, Pepperdine 74 LAS VEGAS Zach Norvell Jr. scored 18 points to lead five


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,27.520.70 Aqua America, .20


Y’town’s mayor rolls dice with sewer-rate hikes stay

Editorial: In 2014, after the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency ordered the city of Youngstown to upgrade


MONDAY AROUND THE NBA

Wizards 121, Kings 115 WASHINGTON Bradley Beal scored 21 of his 27 points after halftime,


Intuitive eating is a means of escape

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons I’m seldom late to supper, but I am sometimes late to a topic.


Vaccine exemptions


Council panel to meet


Job fair is April 2