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

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New attractions at Cedar Point, Kennywood

The word of the year at the region’s two major amusement parks is “immersive.”


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Trumbull Co. man faces murder charge in fatal crash

For the first time in Trumbull County, a person has been indicted on a murder charge in a fatal motor vehicle crash. If convicted, Joseph L. Myers, 31, could get a life prison sentence with parole eligibility after 15 years.


Campbell school board hires two new staff members

Campbell school board hires two new staff members


Design for Poland bridge renovation revealed

Design for Poland bridge renovation revealed


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Tim Ryan appears at 7 p.m. Sunday on CNN

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, sees his Sunday town hall on CNN as a big opportunity to present his ideas and vision to a large viewing audience.


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Mahoning Valley residents assess storm damage

Mahoning Valley residents used a brief respite from stormy weather to bail out, patch up and clear away the mess left by Tuesday night’s flooding.


At least 21 dead, 30 injured after tour bus crash in Mexico

At least 21 dead, 30 injured after tour bus crash in Mexico


Judge: Kodak Black should remain jailed until trial

Judge: Kodak Black should remain jailed until trial


Campbell mayor rescinds remarks on water company

Campbell mayor rescinds remarks on water company


Ryan has big chance to shine on CNN

Ryan has big chance to shine on CNN


7 17 Credit Union celebrates opening of new branch Thursday

7 17 Credit Union celebrates opening of new branch Thursday


Anti-Semitism expert speaks Thursday at JCC

Anti-Semitism expert speaks Thursday at JCC


Blast from the past comedies, Fawcett bio win in TV ratings

Blast from the past comedies, Fawcett bio win in TV ratings


Body believed to be missing Utah girl is found

Body believed to be missing Utah girl is found


More 2020 Dems call for impeachment after Mueller speaks out

More 2020 Dems call for impeachment after Mueller speaks out


Israel heads to election as Netanyahu fails to form govt

Israel heads to election as Netanyahu fails to form govt


Pa. prosecutors appeal after Spanier’s conviction thrown out

Pa. prosecutors appeal after Spanier’s conviction thrown out


Louisiana lawmakers send new abortion ban to governor's desk

Louisiana lawmakers send new abortion ban to governor's desk


Boardman Community Day on Saturday is canceled

Boardman Community Day on Saturday is canceled


District 6 council meets Thursday morning

District 6 council meets Thursday morning


Authorities ID pilot killed in Ohio small plane crash

Authorities ID pilot killed in Ohio small plane crash


China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war

China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war


Vindy speller Slipkovich out of final rounds of Scripps bee

Vindy speller Slipkovich out of final rounds of Scripps bee


Austintown schools treasurer announces resignation

Austintown schools treasurer announces resignation


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman


STORM UPDATE | NWS officials urge safety after tornadoes, power outages

STORM UPDATE | NWS officials urge safety after tornadoes, power outages


STORM UPDATE | New flash flood watch for the Valley

STORM UPDATE | New flash flood watch for the Valley


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Stan Watson to be interim Austintown superintendent

Stan Watson to be interim Austintown superintendent


STORM UPDATE | Insurance tips for Ohioans impacted by severe weather

STORM UPDATE | Insurance tips for Ohioans impacted by severe weather


STORM UPDATE | Canfield schools to resume classes Thursday

STORM UPDATE | Canfield schools to resume classes Thursday


STORM UPDATE | Cleanup efforts in full swing

Cleanup efforts in full swing across Mahoning Valley


STORM UPDATE | Mill Creek Golf Course is closed

STORM UPDATE | Mill Creek Golf Course is closed today and Thursday


Joseph L. Myers, 31, indicted for murder and other offenses

Joseph L. Myers, 31, indicted for murder and other offenses


STORM UPDATE | Water so loud you "couldn't hear yourself think'

STORM UPDATE | Water so loud you "couldn't hear yourself think'


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STORM UPDATE | A snapshot from Canfield

STORM UPDATE | A snapshot from Canfield


Marshals nab fugitive Jamar Houser in cop assault case

Marshals nab fugitive Jamar Houser in cop assault case


Warren worker suspended without pay six weeks

Warren worker spotted at restaurant on work time suspended without pay six weeks


STORM UPDATE | Water lifts pavement at Pheasant and Huntington, Boardman

STORM UPDATE | Water lifts pavement at Pheasant and Huntington, Boardman


Young Philanthropist Fund makes $5,000 in grants

Young Philanthropist Fund makes $5,000 in grants


STORM UPDATE | Squirrel Hill Drive in Boardman cleans up

STORM UPDATE | Squirrel Hill Drive in Boardman cleans up


MUELLER UPDATE | Special counsel probe did not exonerate Trump

Mueller to make 1st public statement on Russia probe


STORM UPDATE | NWS forecast: Frazzled 'til Friday

STORM UPDATE | NWS forecast: Frazzled 'til Friday


Mount Carmel gift aids Rich Center for Autism

Mount Carmel gift aids Rich Center for Autism


DePizzo's $1.625M gift establishes YSU faculty position in Gerontology

DePizzo's $1.625M gift establishes YSU faculty position in Gerontology


STORM UPDATE | Scary time for for couple trapped in car

STORM UPDATE | Scary time for for couple trapped in car


Alder next for Poland’s unbeaten softball team

The Bulldogs are two wins from the second title in program history.


Friedman & Rummell celebrates 100 years

Firm began in 1919 in the Stambaugh Building


Elections board removes land bank member from elections rolls over residency

Elections board removes land bank member from elections rolls over residency


Niles fire chief says deadly Monday fire ranks ‘right up there’ among worst in his career

Niles fire chief says deadly Monday fire ranks ‘right up there’ among worst in his career


Prosecutors: Woman lied in freezer case

Ask for plea to be revoked, $1 million bond to be reinstated


CHILD-PORNOGRAPHY CASE Liberty mom pleads guilty to charges

An investigation found Candis S.M. Wynn, 32, sent a video of a child being sexually assaulted to Daniel R. Parker, 32, of Austintown


Bond reduced in March ’18 murder case

Five people are charged in West Side shooting death


Champion seniors have been to three straight state tournaments

The Golden Flashes are trying for a third straight state title.


PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s high school sports at a glance

SCHEDULE THURSDAY BASEBALL Regional tournaments Division II At the Ball Park at Hudson


Ohio should strike balance between gun rights, safety

Editorial: Akron Beacon Journal: Democrats in the Ohio House are all but certain to encounter the same obstacle


15 high-school grads receive DeBartolo Memorial Scholarships

Seniors each receive $10K scholarships By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s easy to


YEARS AGO FOR MAY 29

Today is Wednesday, May 29, the 149th day of 2019. There are 216 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


President Trump goes on strike

Opinion: By E.J. DIONNE JR. Washington Post WASHINGTON It’s often said that when our founders wrote the


Youngstown BOE to offer plan to Senate education committee

Youngstown school board members in Columbus before the Ohio Senate’s education committee


Salem’s Caitlyn Marx among the favorites to win

Not everything is perfect for the Quaker, but with some extra support, she’s going to make it work


Lawmakers consider 2 plans to change Ohio graduation rules

Ohio lawmakers are considering competing proposals to change high school graduation requirements again, after already easing rules for students earning diplomas this year and next year


Reds’ Dietrich homers three times to beat Pirates

Dietrich hit three homers — all two-run shots


ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP’S “FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT”

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP’S “FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT” ZUPPA TOSCANA by DEE BOWMAN 1pound spicy


Raptors reset for Game 1 of NBA finals

A chance at the real parade awaits


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Deanna M. Hunt and Damien Martinez, Youngstown, boy, May


Campbell cops seize guns, drugs in raid

The newly formed street crimes unit conducted its first raid Tuesday morning.


No. 1 Osaka avoids upset

Naomi Osaka’s body language made her plight plain


Agenda Thursday

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


Thousands of US kindergartners unvaccinated without waivers

As states debate making it tougher for students to avoid vaccinations for religious or philosophical reasons, federal data shows children using such waivers are outnumbered in many states by those with no excuse for lacking shots.


Steelers’ Boswell aims past bumpy kicks

Chris Boswell doesn’t do panic.


Hilton anniversary

Hilton anniversary LIBERTY Hilton Hotels will celebrate its 100th anniversary by hosting a


No such thing as internet privacy

Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons Internet privacy. Forget about it. It’s another of those oxymorons


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 22.61 ‚àí0.40 Aqua America, .20


Center to give away bras

Center to give away bras YOUNGSTOWN I Support the Girls, a nonprofit that provides intimate


SPORTS digest

Sprint Cars set for Sharon Speedway Hartford Sharon Speedway will look to complete the third


Blues to try slowing down the Bruins

Jake DeBrusk got a step on Robert Bortuzzo and he was off to the races


Injured man flown to hospital after chase

Staff report WARREN A city man, 28, was flown by helicopter to an unnamed hospital after police


Baking competition set for June 8

Baking competition set for June 8 YOUNGSTOWN The annual Slavic Baking Competition will take


Food sales and dinners through June 5

Food sales and dinners through June 5


Trustees uphold decision to condemn Wagon Wheel

Trustees uphold decision to condemn Wagon Wheel


AROUND THE NFL More news & notes

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Cornerback Johnson agrees to one-year deal SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The San


Twisters carve path across Ohio, Indiana

Associated Press BROOKVILLE, Ohio A swarm of tornadoes so tightly packed that one may have


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