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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Donnell Ford to be open Saturday, aiming for Monday for service
The team at Donnell Ford on Market Street has already bounced back from the blaze that destroyed the dealership’s showroom Friday morning.
8 men from across Valley arrested in human-trafficking sting
Township police Chief Toby Meloro said a human-trafficking sting is one of several proactive measures he wants to take at hotels in the township.
Mahoning County reaches goal of mental health training for cops
Mahoning County started Crisis Intervention Team training classes in 2006 with the goal to have at least one officer from every law-enforcement outfit in the county trained to interact with those having a mental health crisis.
Settlement to raise rates for Trumbull waste treatment
A settlement reached Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court will result in a sizable increase in the amount the county will pay for treatment of wastewater from Champion and the western part of Lordstown.
Trump denounces NZ mosque massacres, but rejects link to himself
President Donald Trump played down any threat posed by racist white nationalism on Friday after the gunman accused of the New Zealand mosque massacre called the president “a symbol of renewed white identity.”
Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order
Trump issues first veto after rebuke of border order
Michigan State bounces OSU from Big Ten Tourney, 77-70
Michigan State bounces OSU from Big Ten Tourney, 77-70
Ohio board: Give teens more ways to prove skills for diploma
Ohio board: Give teens more ways to prove skills for diploma
DONNELL FORD FIRE | Shelby has many lives left: Vet
DONNELL FORD FIRE | Shelby has many lives left: Vet
UPDATE | Jason Kokrak tied for 31st at The Players Championship
Jason Kokrak tied for 31st at The Players Championship
DeWine budget plan targets funding for kids, workforce, water
DeWine budget plan targets funding for kids, workforce, water
US stocks broadly higher, on pace for solid weekly gains
US stocks broadly higher, on pace for solid weekly gains
LL Bean pleased with 2018 performance, awards bonuses
LL Bean pleased with 2018 performance, awards bonuses
Ohio teens charged in shooting that killed 16-year-old girl
Ohio teens charged in shooting that killed 16-year-old girl
Judge orders Cleveland police department to promote 2 officers
Judge orders Cleveland police department to promote 2 officers
Court filing: Ex-Trump aide Gates continues to cooperate
Court filing: Ex-Trump aide Gates continues to cooperate
Judge tosses Ohio’s lawsuit against gas pipeline developer
Judge tosses Ohio’s lawsuit against gas pipeline developer
Dads and daughters attend dance
Dads and daughters from all over Ohio travelled to Boardman Park to celebrate the parks 16th annual Father Daughter Dance.
Hilltoppers jump to raise money
Hilltop Elementary School students participated in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge, formerly Jump Rope for Heart, by jumping rope and participating in other physical activities during their scheduled gym classes the week of Feb. 4-8.
CHC students jump for a cause
Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School participated in the annual American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge Feb. 4-6.
Eighth-grade basketball champs cut down the net
The Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team celebrated their 2019 AAC championship by cutting down the net in the gym where they cemented their place in school history on Feb. 18.
Ethiopian Airlines says analysis of flight recorders begins
Ethiopian Airlines says analysis of flight recorders begins
Ellen Monroe wins Canfield PTA's Crazy Cash Giveaway
Canfield PTA has a Crazy Cash Giveaway 2019 winner and her name is Ellen Monroe. She won $10,000.
UPDATE | Mosque shooter a white nationalist seeking revenge
Mosque shooter a white nationalist seeking revenge
Library hosts Valentine's Day event
The Boardman library hosted its regular Night Owl event to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.
Americorps tutors volunteer at libraries
The Ohio Reading Corps is offering free reading tutors for children kindergarten through third grade at the Boardman and Michael Kusalaba libraries.
Boardman Schools celebrate Valentine' Day
Boardman elementary schools Parent Teacher Organization hosted the schools annual Valentine’s Day parties on Feb. 14.
Boardman School Fund for Educational Excellence hosts raffle
The Boardman School Fund for Educational Excellence hosted the fourth annual Reverse Raffle fundraiser on March 8 at Avion Banquet Center.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
UPDATE | State fire marshal at Donnell Ford
A state fire marshal is at Donnell Ford looking for clues as to what caused a fire that destroyed the showroom this morning.
Cricket team narrowly escapes New Zealand mosque shooting
Members of the Bangladesh cricket team have described on social media their narrow escape from a mass shooting at a Christchurch mosque on New Zealand’s South Island on Friday.
Hundreds sign up to fund transplants
About 270 people pre-registered for an inaugural fundraising gala for bone marrow donor registry Be The Match on Thursday evening at The Lake Club, coordinated by Mahoning County Engineer Pat Ginnetti.
East rugby team opens second season Sunday
The Golden Bears finished 7-1-1 and won the Division III state title in their inaugural season in 2018.
YSU equestrian team to compete in national semifinals
Coach Amy Watkins and the YSU equestrian team will compete in Utah this weekend.
N.Y. man indicted in scam of $124,000 from area businessman
Haki Toplica, 24, and four other alleged conspirators face several federal charges in the months-long scam
Regional Chamber doles out awards at annual meeting
The keynote speaker was Alex Epstein, founder and president of the Center for Industrial Progress, a for-profit think tank.
Springfield plans slow, steady approach against Richmond Heights
Springfield liked running teams off the floor all season, but that mentality has to change tonight.
Austintown man, Liberty woman indicted on child-porn charges
The indictment states the victim was younger than 12. A federal complaint filed in February stated the child in the videos is a child who was depicted on Wynn’s Facebook account.
Animated ‘Wonder Park’ is a roller coaster of a film More downs than ups
‘Wonder Park’ Grade: 1 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG for some mild thematic elements
Ensemble to premiere 2 works at Westminster concert
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Captain Marvel possesses superhuman strength, cosmic
Liberty trustees will vote on lawsuit settlement
The resident alleges police used excessive force in his arrest.
Mahoning County to get $2.35 million for voting equipment
The equipment will be ready for the November election
Feds seek $75K forfeiture in drug case
Money was found when a search warrant served and in a bank account.
Champion of downtown Youngstown honored by CityScape
Richard Mills, owner of City Centre One, was presented CityScape’s Sweet Grass Roots Award at the 10th Grass Roots Gala Thursday night at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Youngstown. Mills also received a watercolor painting of the properties the Mills family owns downtown.
Austintown Community Briefs
Pasta dinner fundraiser to take place on March 24 The Knights of Columbus #3930 will be sponsoring
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 15
Today is Friday, March 15, the 74th day of 2019. There are 291 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Women, stop saying ‘sorry’
Opinion: By Tracey L. ROGERS OtherWords I was getting on a bus with grocery bags in hand, apologizing
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for lunch at noon Thursday at Donavito’s
Governor taking a wait-and-see stance on the ‘Youngstown Plan’
Opinion: With several school districts facing a possible state takeover in the next two years, House Bill 70,
Senate rejects Trump’s plan for border
12 Republicans join Democrats in 59-41 vote Staff/wire report WASHINGTON The Republican-run
Sen. Birch Bayh, author of Title IX law, dies at 91
Family: Former US Sen. Birch Bayh of Indiana, author of the landmark federal Title IX sports law, has died at age 91
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 27.89‚àí1.09 Aqua America, .20
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jussie Smollett pleads not guilty to lying about being attacked CHICAGO “Empire”
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” 8 p.m.: It’s opening night for
Punish harshly the thugs in college-admission scam
Editorial: Until this week, Yale Uni- versity shined most brightly as the alma mater of five presidents and 62
Democratic lawmakers grill Ross on citizenship question
Democratic lawmakers on a House oversight panel accused Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Thursday of orchestrating the efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census
O’Rourke begins 2020 bid with big crowds, centrist message
Beto O’Rourke has jumped into the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential race and made his first visit to Iowa, which kicks off presidential nomination season
college basketball roundup Thursday’s other games
No. 2 Virginia 76, N.C. State 56 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kyle Guy scored 29 points, including seven
nhl roundup | Thursday’s games
Penguins 5, Sabres 0 BUFFALO, N.Y. Phil Kessel had a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby added
Victoria Farris, Daniel Antonucci to exchange vows
POLAND St. Maron Church in Austintown has been chosen as the setting for the June 1 wedding of
nba roundup | Thursday’s games
Magic 120, Cavaliers 91 ORLANDO, FLA. Aaron Gordon scored 21 points, D.J. Augustin added 20
Shepherd to host virtual dementia tour
Shepherd of the Valley Poland, located at located at 301 West Western Reserve Road, will host a free
Jessica Sopkovich, Andrew Decker to marry Aug. 17
CANFIELD Dennis and Paula Sopkovich of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Holy Family hosts science fair
Holy Family School hosted its annual science fair in the Parish Hall on March 26. All seventh- and
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys varsity basketball falls to Green High School The Boardman High School boys varsity
Poland Community Briefs
Evening with the Easter Bunny Boardman Park will present an evening with the Easter Bunny from
Junior Robotics League hosts third annual expo
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown FIRST LEGO junior robotics league hosted its
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church hosts dinner event Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad St. in Canfield, will
Shepherd of the Valley residents use story telling app
Shepherd of the Valley has partnered with OneDay, an instant video platform, to digitally preserve
Austintown celebrates National Breakfast Week
The Austintown School District celebrated National Breakfast week starting on March 4.
Americorps tutors volunteer at local libraries
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Ohio Reading Corps is offering free reading tutors for
Preschool students receive lesson on catching a leprechaun
Poland preschool students received a special lesson on how to catch a leprechaun on March 8.
Carla Lopez, Michael O’Keefe plan spring rite
Ray and Donna Lopez of Poland and Michael and Paula O’Keefe of Cincinnati are announcing the
Boardman Community Briefs
Pinwheels for Prevention community event set The 14th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community
WEB leaders help sixth-graders transition to middle school
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Middle School eighth-graders are spending time
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