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

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City records 10th killing of the year

Youngstown Police Department is investigating the 10th homicide of this year


Former teammates face off in playoffs

Sis Woods and Barb Balestrino were slow-pitch softball teammates for more than 20 years.

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Rodriguez gets first AL win against A’s

They like what they’ve seen so far from the 6-foot-6 right-hander


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Award-winning marketing team works to rebrand Liberty

Liberty branding project costs $3,700, will include new website and logo


UIC caps sweep against YSU

The Flames torched the Penguins in a 7-run second inning.


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Pesky sights, sounds of ‘really odd’ cicadas return to Valley

Officials estimate the cyclical insects could arrive this week or next, once the ground temperature warms to 65 degrees


Iran ship seized by US arrives in American Samoa

Iran ship seized by US arrives in American Samoa


Top White House adviser contradicts Trump on tariffs

Top White House adviser contradicts Trump on tariffs


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CR Brewing honors New Castle’s blue-collar past

By Jim Cyphert Mahoning Valley Flight Crew If You Go Establishment: CR Brewing Co.


Akron police: Minivan strikes, injures police motorcycle officer

Police say the driver of a minivan failed to yield at an intersection and struck and seriously injured a motorcycle officer who was ejected from his motorcycle and pinned under the minivan


Port of Cleveland plans new US Customs facility for cruises

The Port of Cleveland is planning to develop a more permanent U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility to process cruise passengers disembarking in the city on Lake Erie


Peggy Lipton, ‘Mod Squad’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ star, dies at 72

Peggy Lipton, a star of the groundbreaking late 1960s TV show “The Mod Squad” and the 1990s show “Twin Peaks,” has died of cancer


‘Pikachu’ tries to dethrone the ‘Avengers,’ but just misses

‘Detective Pikachu’ tries to dethrone ‘Avengers: Endgame’ at the box office, but just misses


Youngstown police investigate 10th homicide of 2019

Youngstown police investigate 10th homicide of 2019


Poland’s future looks bright in girls lacrosse

The Poland girls lacrosse lost to Kent Roosevelt 9-2 on Saturday in a Division II, Region 6 first-round playoff match.


Luplow slips, Indians fall against Athletics

Matt Olson scored from third base when right fielder Jordan Luplow slipped trying to field Ramon Laureano’s short fly.


Goodnight has great day as Ursuline rolls Edgewood

Destiny Goodnight’s four hits led the Irish to an 18-1 rout of the Warriors.


Jonah Karzmer: A break from golf to honor our GiGi

Members of our greatest generation are special.


Youngstown police apprehend suspects fleeing from Hermitage Friday night

Youngstown man and woman lead police on chase from Hermitage to Youngstown


SUNDAY METRO DIGEST | Hubbard Eagle tops in nation

Hubbard High Eagle wins best mascot in US HUBBARD The Hubbard Eagle was selected as the


Man accused of killing four women ordered hospitalized

Man accused of killing Austintown woman in 1992 ordered hospitalized


D’Eusanio’s home run not enough for YSU

UIC had four of its hits in a five-run seventh to turn a 3-1 lead into an insurmountable 8-1 lead.


UEFA to look into CL drastic revamp

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin countered “negative energy” from critics of any Champions League overhaul


MLB

MLB standings american league East Division WLPctGB Tampa Bay2414.632— New


‘Heartbeat’ abortion bans advance in South, Midwest

Associated Press If a new Mississippi law survives a court challenge, it will be nearly impossible


German train car in New York for Auschwitz exhibit

By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK On a recent March morning, a crane lowered a rusty


GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESday Mignonette Garden Club will meet at noon in the Tyler Room at Fellows Riverside Gardens.


births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Freda Johnson and Maxwell Houp, Columbiana, boy, May 10.


Our world needs beauty, brilliance of mothers

Opinion: Our world needs beauty, brilliance of mothers It has been said and believed that “Diamonds Are A


What to know about plant-based burgers

By CANDICE CHOI AP Food & Health Writer NEW YORK If you want to skip meat, a new era of


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown school board, special board policy subcommittee meeting, 6 p.m., Panera,


Every day is a social media Mother’s Day

By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu According to my son, today is not Mother’s Day. His


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Tony Bennett, 7:30 p.m.: The legendary singer in a Mother’s Day


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails. AARP 4611 East


Campbell class to meet Friday

Campbell class to meet Friday LOWELLVILLE Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954 will meet


SFlb

SFlb CHAPTER 1: Pitching in when mom is sick. CHAPTER 2: Christine’s push for support for family


Poems, songs a glimpse to another world

The most important hip-hop “crossover” event of my youth was not Aerosmith and Run-DMC or Anthrax


Tips for planning a stress-free group getaway

Family Features The arrival of vacation season means it’s time to stop daydreaming about that


MASONIC groups

THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will have its May luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s


In the cup!

In the cup! Area holes-in-one Rick Kornbau aced the 150-yard No. 10 at Mahoning Country Club on


Ohio tax revenue picked up in April

Ohio tax revenue picked up in April COLUMBUS Ohio’s budget office says tax revenue picked up


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 3


President sees previous US trade agreements as losers

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s combative approach to trade has been one of


Lyles overcomes slump as Bucs beat Cards

Jordan Lyles had to change his plan on the fly


Ed Puskas: Let the Browns talk a little

The Browns shouldn’t have to apologize for their culture change.


JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Smith questions outrage over decision to step away JACKSONVILLE, Fla.


Steelers’ rookie wideout won’t try to be AB

The comparisons and serendipitous circumstances that link the two are almost too conspicuous to believe.


Local author pens book about cat

Local author pens book about cat NEW CASTLE, PA. Trudy Strawhecker McEwen of New Castle, Pa.,


How to design and decorate poolside

By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press Ask Elizabeth Stuart Design founder Muffie Faith about how


Make your backyard the perfect outdoor space

Family Features To make the transition to summer season effortless, there may be some backyard


Warren Dunes gets road repairs, bathhouse upgrade

Warren Dunes gets road repairs, bathhouse upgrade SAWYER, Mich. Visitors to Michigan’s Warren


COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS American Express National Bank v. Kenneth Feather,


the youngstown playhouse Cast of ‘Funny Girl’ bursts with talent

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown When “Funny Girl” premiered 55 years ago, it


Summer meals program for kids

Summer meals program for kids YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Parks and Recreation will participate in


McCullough explores pioneers in new book

McCullough explores pioneers in new book “The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who


Senior menu

Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The 18th Abduction” by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown)


YEARS AGO FOR MAY 12

Today is Sunday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2019. There are 233 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Military appreciation

Military appreciation GROVE CITY, PA. May is National Military Appreciation Month, and year-


Third annual Golf Fore Sight set for June 3

Staff report CANFIELD Sight for All United will host its third annual golf scramble, Golf Fore


area golf scores

area golf scores bedford trails Lady Players Low Gross — Jeanna Gauma 44. Low Net —


Roundhouse of historic locomotives offers look into past

By SUSAN GLASER The Plain Dealer SUGARCREEK Jerry Jacobson was a young boy in Cuyahoga Falls,


Dems use new tactic to combat president

Pelosi says Trump making own case for impeachment Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings and scrambles

MAY 14 — Tamer Win Golf and Country Club will offer its Women on Course Instructional Golf League


PGA TOUR

PGA TOUR Every takes lead in Byron Nelson DALLAS Matt Every opened the rain-delayed third


Polish nationalists protest US

Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Thousands of Polish nationalists marched to the U.S. Embassy in


mlb roundup | Saturday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 7, Orioles 2 BALTIMORE Albert Pujols homered twice to increase his


INDYCAR

INDYCAR Pagenaud wins rainy Grand Prix INDIANAPOLIS Simon Pagenaud ended his victory drought


high schools

high schools BASEBALL Heartland Christian 7, Badger 0 EAST PALESTINE Nate Garzanich


YSU’s Wyatt Lefker sets mark in pole vault

YSU’s Wyatt Lefker sets mark in pole vault BEREA Youngstown State freshman Wyatt Lefker set a


Hubbard’s Thomson has wheels

Jamie Thomson’s thieving ways have earned him a reputation and a place in the state record books.


‘I Want to Live’

Opinion: Christine Terlesky was diagnosed with ALS six years ago.


Man who reported girl missing arrested

Associated Press HOUSTON The man who reported a 4-year-old Texas girl had been abducted from him


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

MAY 25 — The 4th annual DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K will take place at Damascus Friends Church at


Meier scores two as Sharks prevail

Timo Meier scored twice and set up one of Logan Couture’s two goals with a hard hit


Chinese envoy: Talks have not broken down

Associated Press BEIJING China’s leading envoy to trade talks in Washington says the failure to


Future of GM Lordstown remains uncertain, at best

Editorial: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was right to temper President Donald J. Trump’s self-aggrandizing


Dabbling in protectionism is fraught with danger for the US

Opinion: WASHINGTON A man who worked in a boxer’s corner in a 1962 match against Cassius Clay, as he still


Repeal of HB 70 will kill Y’town

Opinion: Here’s a prediction if the Ohio Legislature revokes the law that changed the way the academically


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