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Fireworks light up sky in Springfield Twp.

Rich Lonardo and his wife, Debbie, were joined by about 30 family and friends to enjoy the impressive fireworks display Wednesday put on by The Lake Club.

Youngstown Comic Con coming to Covelli

Arthur Suydam has earned his crown. The legendary comic book artist-writer-creator is known as the Zombie King.

Boardman’s first seated athlete excels on track

On Micah Beckwith’s right arm is a tattoo that reads “Tell me I can’t and I’ll show you I can.”

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships

Struthers building demolished; resident upset

A dust cloud expanded over the onlookers who gathered outside 108 S. Bridge St. downtown to watch as heavy machines tore the structure apart Tuesday morning.

3 large metal sculptures installed at steel museum

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three large scrap-metal sculptures depicting a steelworker, a coal miner

Appointed attorney system begins in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court

Man accused in Niles shooting death wants evidence suppressed

Campbell council candidate disqualified over city charter issue

A Sebring councilwoman who put a post office’s address on her nominating petitions was certified

New county gas agreement readies for next shale boom

Mahoning County now has rights to any Utica shale deposits underneath county-owned land in Canfield, under a new lease agreement with Ohio Valley Energy approved this morning.

Ohio EPA issues final certification for potential medical campus near Eastwood Mall

Mercy Health is considering a $250 million hospital there, but hasn’t made a final decision

Keep pets safe on Fourth of July

Secure pets during holiday festivities

Mahoning County included in federal disaster declaration

Residents affected by the May 28 storm and heavy flooding may now register for federal assistance

Bishop George Murry re-enters hospital for leukemia treatment

The bishop was treated for acute leukemia last year, but has relapsed and will require further chemotherapy.

Commission affirms board actions on treasurer

Lori Hudzik has been placed on leave and replaced by an interim treasurer from Trumbull County Educational Service Center.

Residents discuss how to save The Vindy

The forum prompted by news of The Vindicator’s closure gave area residents the opportunity to discuss the importance of the paper, but one painful truth rang clear: Not enough people subscribed.

Hugh G. Earnhart’s “Eat like a Thresherman: Recipes of a Farming Generation”

Hugh G. Earnhart’s “Eat like a Thresherman: Recipes of a Farming Generation” GOLDEN SALAD

Bomb threat made at Phantom Fireworks HQ

Bomb threat made at Phantom Fireworks HQ YOUNGSTOWN Police were called Tuesday night to

BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nicole Funderburg and Victor Nixon, Youngstown, boy, July

Order against CLC

Order against CLC BOARDMAN A judge in Tennessee has granted Perkins & Marie Callender’s LLC a