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

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Boardman Lady Spartans are softball sectional champs

One of the best birthday presents that Boardman High school softball coach Fred Mootz received on Wednesday was continued strong pitching by freshman Madison Lester.


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Trump says Cincy company will buy idled Lordstown GM plant

General Motors Co. is in discussions with Workhorse Group Inc. and an affiliated, newly formed entity to sell the company’s Lordstown Assembly Complex.


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Youngstown Schools CEO Krish Mohip leaves

As new Youngstown City Schools CEO Justin Jennings arrives this week to meet with local officials, current CEO Krish Mohip has left the district and is unlikely to return.


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Youngstown Playhouse performs 'Funny Girl'

he Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Funny Girl” won’t be as grandiose and melodramatic as the original.


Writer, illustrator participate in Right to Read week activities

Writer, illustrator participate in Right to Read week activities


Struthers City council approves employee raises

Struthers City council approves employee raises


Mahoning commissioners hold off on license-plate fee

Mahoning commissioners hold off on license-plate fee


Warren woman is charged with abuse of corpse

Warren woman is charged with abuse of corpse


Parents told about chickenpox in Poland schools

Parents told about chicken pox in Poland schools


Two Youngstown city schools plan career events

Two Youngstown city schools plan career events


Chaney, East present spring concerts

Chaney, East present spring concerts


Poland village council president resigns

Poland village council president resigns


Watch video of Gov. DeWine discussing potential sale of GM Lordstown

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted spoke with the press regarding the future of the General Motors facility in Lordstown after President Trump tweeted about a possible sale this morning.


THE LATEST | Green says GM deal at Lordstown 'really a surprise'

THE LATEST | Many reactions as GM details plan to sell Lordstown plant


Mohip going on Family Medical Leave for the remainder of his contract

Krish Mohip is going on Family Medical Leave for the remainder of his contract


Police find store clear after alarm

Store clear after alarm


Taft Elementary School has an artist-in-residence

Taft Elementary School has an artist-in-residence


UPDATE | GM details plan to sell Lordstown plant to Workhorse

Trump tweets that GM will sell Lordstown to truck manufacturer


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Inmate stabbed at private prison

Inmate stabbed at private prison


Store clear after alarm

Store clear after alarm


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2019 primary election results

2019 primary election results

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Trump invokes executive privilege over unredacted Mueller report

Breaking story, will be updated.


Voters approve justice sales tax

$25 million could be generated, county says


Philadelphia Phillies chairman David Montgomery dies at 72

Philadelphia Phillies chairman David Montgomery dies at 72


Nadler: 'Constitutional crisis' over Mueller report dispute

Nadler: 'Constitutional crisis' over Mueller report dispute


Medical board: Info on doctor investigation must stay secret

Medical board: Info on doctor investigation must stay secret


Man gets 2 years for gun, chase

Faces fed charges when state sentence is up


Braceville man awaits sentencing after 12 drunken-driving convictions

Braceville man awaits sentencing after 12 drunken-driving convictions


Cantalamessa wins primary in bid to be Warren’s law director

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Enzo Cantalamessa defeated longtime Warren Law Director

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Feds seek to seize $86K from Warren man who did not work

Money was seized in drug raid


Fitch pole vaulter breaks record at AAC Red championships

It was the perfect time to go for a record.


Two incumbent Youngstown council members won Democratic primaries

A former police chief won the 2nd Ward primary while a political newcomer captured the 3rd Ward primary

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At Whistle & Keg, become the bartender

Customers are in control of their experience

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Major reforms needed for next US-China trade deal

Editorial: Washington Post: The Trump administration and China appear to be in the final stages of negotiations


1 killed, 8 wounded in school shooting

2 suspects taken into custody Associated Press HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. Two students opened


YSU volleyball team has 15 home matches

YSU volleyball team has 15 home matches YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State volleyball team will


MLB roundup

MLB roundup Tuesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 3, Blue Jays 0 TORONTO Jose


Kluber hopes to return to Tribe rotation this season

Corey Kluber’s broken right arm isn’t all that’s hurting him.


Ribbon-cutting set

Ribbon-cutting set NORTH LIMA The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber announces a ribbon-cutting


Guilty plea in case where officer was dragged

Guilty plea in case where officer was dragged WARREN A city woman has pleaded guilty to


Another Top 5 fiugitive in custody

Only 3 remain


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jessica Dickerson, Youngstown, boy, May 5. Chastity


MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2”

MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2” PERFECTION SALAD by PEGGY


Food sales and dinners through May 15

THURSDAY Austintown Grace Lutheran Church, 162 S. Raccoon Road, will host a drive-through stuffed


‘A Night of Bingo’ set for Sunday

‘A Night of Bingo’ set for Sunday YOUNGSTOWN St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church and GCU Lodge


Pirates hold on vs. Rangers

Felipe Vazquez doesn’t let his failures linger


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Liberty Township trustees, 7:30 a.m., administration building, 1315 Church Hill-


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Big Bang Theory’ tops ‘Game of Thrones’ in weekly ratings LOS ANGELES In the


Teamwork behind Mooney lacrosse turnaround

The Cardinals went from 4-14 a year ago to 14-2 this season.


Ohio cannot afford more tax cuts in new state budget

Editorial: The [Cleveland] Plain Dealer: Gov. Mike DeWine in his first budget proposal broke markedly from


Tribute to 1 fearless mother

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons I hope to be just like my mother one day. Now in her eighth


YEARS AGO FOR MAY 8

Today is Wednesday, May 8, the 128th day of 2019. There are 237 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


NY Times’ anti-Jewish bias visible in both its news, opinion content

Opinion: It took a few days, but the New York Times finally got around to apologizing for publishing in its


Derby winner won’t run in Preakness

Blood work showed Country House was harboring some sort of virus.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


self-driving vehicles Group invests $1.15B into GM Cruise

Associated Press DETROIT A group of institutional investors is sinking $1.15 billion into GM


Make mom’s day with pancakes, Pasta Primavera

McCormick.com All Mom wants for Mother’s Day? Breakfast in bed, made by you. Treat her to this


Worsening US-China trade tensions rattle financial markets

Associated Press The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 470 points Tuesday amid a


Pasta Primavera is simple yet delicious to make for mom

McCormick.com Pasta Primavera This restaurant favorite is easily made at home. Your favorite


Ohio’s budget cannot afford more tax cuts from Republicans

Editorial: Ohio’s budget cannot afford more tax cuts from Republicans Gov. Mike DeWine in his first budget


Newspaper: Trump lost more than $1 billion from 1985 to 1994

The New York Times is reporting that Donald Trump’s businesses lost more than $1 billion dollars from 1985 to 1994, based on tax information the newspaper acquired


Gov. Mike DeWine in his first budget proposal broke markedly from previous Gov. John Kasich by not

Editorial: Gov. Mike DeWine in his first budget proposal broke markedly from previous Gov. John Kasich by not


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,25.18‚àí0.67 Aqua America, .20


Tribe’s hitting woes continue in shutout loss

Terry Francona’s positive messages aren’t working. His time-tested tolerance is being tried.


Campbell voters approve renewal levy for schools

Niles residents narrowly defeat 10-year tax issue Staff report The Campbell City School

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TRUMBULL COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

An ‘X’ in front of name indicates winner.


MAHONING COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

Selected candidate races and issues from the primary ballot. ‘X’ Iin front of name shows winning candidate


Cercone Miller wins Dem primary for Struthers mayor

By GRAIG GRAZIOSI ggraziosi@vindy.com STRUTHERS Catherine Cercone Miller will be the

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MLB

MLB standings american league East Division WLPctGB Tampa Bay2312.657— New York2114.6002


Hagan announces plans to run for Mahoning Democratic chairman

He spent 28 years in the state Legislature


Raptors crush 76ers for 3-2 series lead

Kawhi Leonard had 21 points and 13 rebounds and Pascal Siakam scored 25 points.


high schools

high schools BASEBALL Regular season Mathews 4, LaBrae 1 VIENNA Jake Miller’s bases-


nhl playoffs Maroon’s goal helps Blues outlast Stars in double OT

Associated Press ST. LOUIS Pat Maroon scored 5:50 into the second overtime, Jordan Binnington


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