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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YMCA pre-schoolers offer glimpse into how they see themselves
The reception for the Davis YMCA preschool’s self-portrait collection Wednesday afternoon had all the trappings of a gallery opening.
Boardman residents irked at water fee without input
A roadblock in ABC Water and Storm Water District’s plan to improve storm infrastructure was highlighted at Wednesday’s open house with township residents.
PM: New Zealand banning all assault weapons in wake of mosque massacres
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is immediately banning assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and “military style semi-automatic rifles” like the weapons used in last Friday’s attacks on two Christchurch mosques.
Lawyer asks evaluation of co-defendants in Bugdal murder case
The attorney for one of three men accused in a July 2017 murder asked a judge Wednesday to have a competency hearing against the co-defendants to determine if they are competent enough to testify against his client.
Trumbull commissioners approve sewer projects along Belmont Avenue, Tibbetts-Wick
Trumbull County commissioners approved two sanitary-sewer projects Wednesday that are expected to be built sometime starting this spring or summer, one in Liberty and one in Vienna.
Kentucky governor says he exposed his children to chickenpox
Kentucky governor says he exposed his children to chickenpox
Trump: Let Mueller report come out, 'let people see it'
Trump: Let Mueller report come out, 'let people see it'
Poll: More Americans want immigration to stay the same
Poll: More Americans want immigration to stay the same
Witness says Pittsburgh officer questioned teen's actions in shooting
Witness says Pittsburgh officer questioned teen's actions in shooting
US judge blocks oil, gas drilling over climate change
US judge blocks oil, gas drilling over climate change
N.C. 4th-grader: "Tell me about Ohio"
Opinion: I am very excited to learn more about the great state of Ohio as I work on my report.
GOP senators defend McCain against Trump's attacks
GOP senators defend McCain against Trump's attacks
TRUMP TRIP | Ryan says Trump spews 'empty rhetoric" and disses UAW
TRUMP TRIP | President in Lima now; will be in North Canton later
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Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019
Federal Reserve foresees no interest rate hikes in 2019
Ohio officer facing charges resigns; 18 of his cases dismissed
Ohio officer facing charges resigns; 18 of his cases dismissed
UK's May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30
UK's May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30
Suspected McDonalds robber arrested at Walmart
Suspected McDonalds robber arrested at Walmart
Bill to expand Pa. public pension forfeiture law heads to governor
Bill to expand Pa. public pension forfeiture law heads to governor
Judge weighs in on lollipop lawsuit between candy rivals
Judge weighs in on lollipop lawsuit between candy rivals
Oregon Blockbuster outlasts others to become last on Earth
Oregon Blockbuster outlasts others to become last on Earth
Happy Birthday: Trump's youngest son, Barron, turns 13
Happy Birthday: Trump's youngest son, Barron, turns 13
Trumbull commissioners approve sewer projects in Liberty, Vienna
Trumbull commissioners approve sewer projects in Liberty, Vienna
Georgia man confessed he helped burn teacher's body to ash
Georgia man confessed he helped burn teacher's body to ash
Liberty police seek details on missing man
Liberty police seek details on missing man
GOP senator says he's fed up with Trump's attacks on McCain
GOP senator says he's fed up with Trump's attacks on McCain
Diocese sponsoring two wedding anniversary celebrations
Diocese sponsoring two wedding anniversary celebrations
Luis Castillo to get surprise start for Reds on opening day
Luis Castillo to get surprise start for Reds on opening day
House Speaker Pelosi to headline Ohio Democrats' dinner
House Speaker Pelosi to headline Ohio Democrats' dinner
Confusion arises over new Trumbull recycling rules
Confused about new Trumbull recycling rules? Here's a primer
Ohio police vice unit disbanded in wake of investigations
Ohio police vice unit disbanded in wake of investigations
After 7 years, family reunited with dog thought dead
After 7 years, family reunited with dog thought dead
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio for the 2020 campaign
Trump keeps a sharp focus on Ohio for the 2020 campaign
Nexstar Media selling 19 TV stations for $1.32 billion
Nexstar Media selling 19 TV stations for $1.32 billion
TJX also gets incentive from port authority to save sales taxes
THE HomeGoods project got EPA water-quality certification, now the Army Corps of Engineers needs to approve the project.
Mahoning County captures Al Beach games
Justin Sweeney, who came back from a torn ACL in football, scored 18 for Mahoning County.
Sharon’s late rally not enough vs. Lincoln Park
Sharon’s finest senior class of the 21st century went out fighting.
Ex-judge guilty of concealing stolen assets
Former Sebring-area judge Diane Vettori-Caraballo must pay almost $209,000 to the estate of the deceased client from whom she stole, a judge ruled Monday.
Colaluca applies for position in Canton
Austintown Board of education in 2016 renewed Vincent Colaluca’s contract for another three years. It’s set to expire in August 2020.
McDonald’s Rasile first-team All-Ohio selection
Four Mahoning Valley players earned first-team recognition.
Campbell to swear in new police chief
Patrick Kelly retired after 28 years with the Youngstown Police Department.
YSU women excited about WNIT opportunity.
The Penguins will face the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday night.
Sgt. 1st Class Hattie R. Hudson is a Youngstown East High School and YSU grad
Sergeant attributes success to her mother’s tough love By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Hare on fire early as Boardman lacrosse team wins
Boardman defeated Cardinal Mooney 14-5 on Tuesday night.
Eight men accused of soliciting sex in Liberty pleaded not guilty Tuesday morning
The eight were arraigned Tuesday morning.
Eastern Gateway about to move into additional Youngstown building
Eastern Gateway Community College will start moving beds and medical equipment into the Harshman Building, 101 E. Boardman St. downtown, later this week as the building becomes the community college’s Health Workforce Building.
West Boulevard starts STEM in kindergarten
Kindergarten students get introduction to STEM-based learning By jessica Hardin
Man sentenced to over 7 years in fed drug case
Rafael Samaniego, 27, also served 21-month federal prison sentence beginning in 2013.
Historical society remembers Poland's influential women
Ginny Meloy, left, and Debbie Gilbert portray characters during a Women of Poland event at Poland Historical Society Tuesday night.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Bayan Imashat and Omar Al Bdour, Youngstown, girl, March
ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS’ “ANGELS AND FRIENDS FAVORITE RECIPES III”
ANGELS OF EASTER SEALS’ “ANGELS AND FRIENDS FAVORITE RECIPES III” TAFFY APPLE SALAD by GINA
Art show kicks off at TAG
Staff report WARREN The second annual Trumbull County Educational Service Center K-8 art show
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Tuesday’s games
NCAA TOURNAMENT First Four In Fairleigh Dickinson 82, Prairie View A&M 76 DAYTON Darnell
Special counsel zeroed in on Cohen early on
Scope of interest in Trump’s former lawyer is unclear Associated Press NEW YORK Hundreds of
Trump buddies up with Bolsonaro, the ‘Trump of the Tropics’
President Donald Trump welcomed Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to the White House Tuesday and made clear that flattery pays
Study: Strong marijuana raises risk of psychosis
Associated Press LONDON Smoking high-potency marijuana every day could increase the chances of
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 20
Today is Wednesday, March 20, the 79th day of 2019. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Piccadilly Parlour provides an escape, unique teas
Piccadilly Parlour offers quiche, finger sandwiches, orange bread, pastries and English teas.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Unusual ‘Bachelor’ finale pays off for ABC in ratings race NEW YORK An unusual
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 2 p.m., high school cafeteria, 4560 Falcon Drive.
Alliance man faces gun, receiving stolen property charges
Cody J. West, 22, of South Mahoning Avenue, is accused of wounding another person when he was drunk.
TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL Kennedy Catholic 75, Coatesville 69 WILLIAMSPORT, PA. The Golden Eagles will
Canfield woman charged with stealing from her employer
Amanda J. Hahn is accused of taking $182,000 from a Canfield doctor.
Former Rockies star Gonzalez getting new start with Indians
If he makes Cleveland’s 40-man roster, Carlos Gonzalez will get a $2 million contract in the majors.
White House, economists see economic boom differently
Associated Press Contrary to the views of most economists, the Trump administration expects the
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