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

Scrappers fall to Batavia 8-3

Niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers tallied eight hits in their game Saturday night against


South Side man shot in arm

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a South Side shooting in which a 22-year-old man was wounded


Loew enthused by Friday’s fight show

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Jack Loew first thought up the idea of holding


Kinsman man dies in one-car crash

FOWLER — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that killed a 19-year-


3 injured in South Side shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still investigating a South Side shooting that sent three people to the


Taylor-Gavin wedding date is announced

Mr. and Mrs. John Spiese of Salem, Dan Taylor of Warren and Mr. and Mrs. George Gavin of Umatilla,

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Michele Malone to become bride of Benjamin Black

Michele Malone and Benjamin Black, both of North Lima, are engaged, their parents announce. The

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Nuzzo-Allen nuptials set for Aug. 20

The parents of Candice M. Nuzzo are announcing her engagement to Tucker J. Allen. The couple both

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Jennifer DiPiero, Paul Stephens to wed in Aug.

GIRARD Jennifer DiPiero and Paul Stephens, both of Girard, are engaged and planning a summer

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Anna Waldele, Chadd Anderson plan Aug. rite

Anna Waldele of Poland and Chadd Anderson, also of Poland, are engaged and are planning an August

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Katherine Hyler, Brian McGee set Aug. wedding

Katherine Ann Hyler of Warren and Brian Joseph McGee, also of Warren, are engaged, their parents

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Mary Stockero, Scott Cannon to wed in August

CANFIELD Patrick and Donna Cannon of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage

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Church sets picnic for the community

Church sets picnic for the community BOARDMAN Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, is


Dannie Williams tames a game fighter

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With his right hand hurting, his dreadlocks flying


Cruze still sets the pace in sales

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN It takes a lot to surprise Jim Graham. Graham,

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Dave Blaney gets a new crew chief for tonight

Staff report DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. There will be a new man in charge of the pits for Dave Blaney

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Garden dedication honors green thumb in Liberty

Garden dedication honors green thumb in Liberty By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty

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Road rage triggers assault in Boardman, police report

Staff report BOARDMAN A Youngstown man and woman will be in Mahoning County Area Court in


‘Idol’ tryouts hope to make first impression lasting

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com niles On stage at Eastwood Mall, between Charming

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Judge lets liquor stay at Go Go

Staff report Austintown A Franklin County judge is letting the liquor flow at an Austintown

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New Ohio law allows guns in bars, malls

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio residents with concealed-carry permits soon will


Indians are homer-happy

Associated Press CINCINNATI Three innings, three Cleveland homers. Justin Masterson had waited a

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Record wet streak dries up in Valley

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s record streak of


Indictment alleges woman bilked company of $174,915

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A Boardman woman has been indicted on a felony


Mahoning Valley loses to Spikes in 12

Staff report state college, pa. A balk and an error led to an unearned run in the bottom of the


Fed program bolsters SB5

Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has a new weapon in the fight to ensure public employee collective


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2011. There are 182 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


NBA free agency is locked out

Associated Press NEW YORK No free agency now, maybe no games later. The NBA lockout claimed a


Boardman Police Blotter

June 17 Arrest: A vehicle check on Market Street led to the arrest of 43-year-old Nicholas D.


Canfield briefs

Grab a chicken dinner and go Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, is


Boardman briefs

Boardman, YSU grad earns MBA Jordan B. Winters, 2005 Boardman graduate, recently earned his MBA


Canfield Historic Society honors famous citizen

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Historical Society will host a ceremony July 4


Funding approved for sewer-line project

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Residents of a rural township road who say they have waited


Austintown Police Blotter

POLICE BLOTTER June 19 Aggravated robbery: A man armed with a handgun stole $150 from the 76


Austintown briefs

Join the hot dog eating contest for a prize The Austintown Championship Hot Dog Eating Contest is


Boardman alumni party set for July

The Boardman High School Class of 1959 is planning a 70th birthday bash celebration for Boardman


Applewood swimmers fall to Canfield, Warren

The Applewood swim team dropped its second straight meet, falling 272-220 to Canfield Swim Club June


Hilltop honors third and fourth-graders

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School hosted its annual third and fourth


Fireworks Fest set at fairgrounds tonight

If you’re looking for something to do for the whole family today, pack up the car and head to the


Fireworks Fest set at fairgrounds tonight

If you’re looking for something to do for the whole family today, pack up the car and head to the


Seniors levy to be on November ballot

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Township trustees will ask voters to approve a senior-


Sports briefs

Canfield club sets tennis tournament The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club Tennis Open will be July


Sports briefs

Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing planned The Brett Wilcox Benefit Golf Outing in scheduled for


Cardinal fire district swears in new chief

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Don Hutchison has finally reached a goal he said he’s had


School board to decide on instituting activity fees

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The board of education is in the final stages of making


Poland briefs

For the dogs event is July 16 The public is invited to the Hike and Splash sponsored by For the


An all-American weekend on TV

By Diane Werts Newsday TV doesn’t mess around when it comes to commemorating the Fourth of July.


Anthony testimony ends; closings start Sunday

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors in the Casey Anthony murder trial called witnesses

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Flag reigns in Hubbard, elsewhere Fourth of July weekend

American flags surround Rich Suhovecky, who embraced a flag-planting project started by co-worker Karen Ament at Burgan Real Estate. Suhovecky coordinates the placement of 3,000 small U.S. flags at homes throughout Hubbard in the days leading up to July Fourth. He said he does it because he loves America and Hubbard.


Today

Today Literary Reid Lamport book signing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S.


Oklahoma’s income tax deserves long, hard look

Opinion: Muskogee (Okla.) Phoenix: Gov. Mary Fallin said recently at a town hall meeting her long-term goal


Professor notes Christianity, Islam and Judaism share reverence for Abraham

Professor notes Christianity, Islam and Judaism share reverence for Abraham By LINDA M. LINONIS


birthdays

birthdays Actor Robert Ito (“Quincy”) is 80. Actress Polly Holliday (“Alice”) is 74. Writer-


Patriotic music

Patriotic music columbiana Grace Church of Columbiana, 140 S. Main St., will present a service


vacation bible school | Sessions in the area

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


Liberty doesn’t exclude civility

Probably few Americans know the bell in Independence Square is not the original Liberty Bell, nor is


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Collin M. Lawson, 30, Washington D.C., and Katie E.


Trumbull students win in SWCD essay competition

Staff report CORTLAND Winners of the Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District essay contest


news shows

news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Panels on the


Economic recovery turns 2: Feel better yet?

Associated Press WASHINGTON This is one anniversary few feel like celebrating. Two years after


Can Ohio judges serve till age 76? Voters to decide

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Voters will decide in November whether to raise the


Flag flap in Ohio ends

Associated Press MACEDONIA, Ohio A Northeast Ohio homeowners’ association has retreated in its


Deputy’s daughter gets surprise gift

Top, Frank Fordley, left, surprised his longtime friend, Richard McGrath, a Trumbull County


Schleck out to avenge 2010 Tour

Associated Press LES HERBIERS, France Two-time runner-up Andy Schleck has extra incentive to


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Megan Boughner and Fred Mercado, Youngstown, boy, June 30.


Betras again targets chamber leader

Dem chairman cites drive to repeal SB 5 Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic


Pirates lose series opener

Associated Press WASHINGTON The outcome was similar. The approach was different. The record is


A month of personal milestones

Opinion: This month marks two significant anniversaries in my life. I will celebrate 35 years with The


newsmakers

newsmakers 3 face charges in fake Cedar Point tickets MIDDLETOWN, Ohio Three people accused


Nebraska officially joins the Big Ten

Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska has officially tied the knot with the Big Ten and,


Ohio farmers rebound, plant record corn

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has a record corn crop in the ground as farmers have recovered


Nonprofit honors efforts in V&M expansion

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The cities of Youngstown and Girard, the Youngstown/Warren Regional


Ex-IMF chief freed from house arrest, though charges stand

Associated Press NEW YORK Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn walked out of court without


Gadhafi threatens attacks in Europe if strikes continue

Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya A defiant Moammar Gadhafi threatened Friday to carry out


Warren gets $350K grant to save energy

Staff report WARREN The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council has awarded the city of Warren a


Chavez’s cancer rattles Venezuela

Chavez’s cancer rattles Venezuela CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez’s revelation that he


Wenger wins Criterium

Wenger wins Criterium NORTH LIMA David Wenger recently won the USA Cycling’s Elite National


Fireworks banned for fear of wildfires

Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas From Arizona to Florida, there will be fewer oohs and aahs at


Mahoning judge praises reforms in juvenile justice

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new state law containing measures to curb juvenile crime has been


Djokovic, Nadal in the final

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Having ensured his first trip to a Wimbledon final and first


BRIDGE Weekly quiz

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 9 3 uA J 10 5 vA Q 9 wK Q 6


Pens give up on Jagr, but sign two

Associated Press NEW YORK So much for this being an unattractive bunch of NHL free agents.


Sharapova goes for second title

By Diane Pucin Los Angeles Times WIMBLEDON, England Someone who should know has a simple


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.37 .39 Avalon


New Quaker Steak taking applications

New Quaker Steak taking applications BOARDMAN The newly expanded Quaker Steak & Lube, located


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Fireworks Fest, 6 p.m.: Fair food, a Beatles tribute band,


22 groups join arts study in the Valley

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-two arts and culture organizations in the Mahoning Valley are


2011 scholarships Columbiana, Mahoning counties; Western Pa.

This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on


Romney, Bachmann lead field

Opinion: A few weeks ago, the race for the Republican presidential nomination was a jumble of candidates,


Blago’s arrogant use of power will cost him freedom, future

Editorial: United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald in Chicago could well have been talking about the Mahoning


Holiday halts NFL labor talks

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The NFL commissioner and the boss of the league’s locked-out


Youngstown announces Master Teachers

Staff report youngstown Youngstown City Schools is pleased to announce the selection of two


K.J. Choi ties course record

Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. If seeing the putts drop for birdie were not enough, K.J.


Utah — finally — in Pac-12

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Utes are BCS busters no more. A celebration at the


Junior’s ’01 win still special

Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Dale Earnhardt Jr. vividly remembers the moment he realized


Mother, son face charges over ‘deplorable’ conditions at house

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Adam Hawkins, 31, and his mother, Debra Hawkins, 48, were charged with


Bar serving alcohol to open soon in Ohio state Capitol building

Bar serving alcohol to open soon in Ohio state Capitol building Associated Press COLUMBUS


Williamson closing until November

Williamson closing until November YOUNGSTOWN Williamson Avenue over Interstate 680 will be


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