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Warren council president: Park shooting illustrates ease of kids getting guns
An 18-year-old girl’s death, which occurred at a birthday party at Perkins Park, is a dangerous example of how “easy it is for teenagers to get guns” and the deadly consequences, says Bob Dean, city council president.
This fest is Italian, but not completely
One of the main draws of the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival is the food.
Hundreds of dogs, dozens of product vendors at Canfield Fairgrounds this weekend
It won’t be long before the Canfield Fairgrounds shows its longtime traditional fair side, but for now, Fox terriers and French bulldogs, not Ferris wheels, dominate the landscape.
CASA volunteers needed in Mahoning County Juvenile Court
The Mahoning County Juvenile Court’s court-appointed special advocate program is seeking volunteers.
Columbiana County woman killed in auto accident in Pa.
Columbiana County woman killed in auto accident in Pa. HANOVER, PA. A 31-year-old East Liverpool
Ryan Blaney wins Truck Series race at Pocono Raceway
Ryan Blaney wins Truck Series race at Pocono Raceway.
Kendall-Leon vows set for September 28
Amber Louise Wawece Kendall and Luis Leon Jr., both of Austintown, and their parents are announcing
Klingensmith, Klein wedding date set in Sept.
CANFIELD Elizabeth Klingensmith of Boardman and James Klingensmith of Canfield,are announcing the
Shirley Benish, Matthew Baker set Bermuda rite
AUSTINTOWN Shirley Benish and Matthew Baker, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement
Heckman-Getsy vows will be exchanged
Jeff and Rosemary Heckman of Boardman and Michael and Lucille Getsy of Canfield are announcing the
Hennessy-Matuz wedding set for September 13
YOUNGSTOWN Valerie Hennessy of Youngstown is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Valari
Vows will unite Sherry Dohar and Kevin Rosan
Sherry Dohar and Kevin Rosan, both of Hilliard, Ohio, are engaged and planning a September wedding.
Library will celebrate end of summer reading
Library will celebrate end of summer reading EAST PALESTINE The East Palestine Memorial Public
Ride Lake Glacier boat with your dogs at Friday Yappy Hour
Mill Creek Park’s Lake Glacier Boathouse will close its routine boat rental operations at 4 p.m. Friday for the MetroMutts Yappy Hour event and reopen at 11 a.m. Aug. 10.
Hubbard's National Night Out event at Harding Tuesday
Hubbard Township and Hubbard City police departments will host a free public event at Harding Park on Tuesday that is part of National Night Out, an event that involves more than 37 million people from 15,000 communities across the U.S.
Eagles’ Fletcher credits roots
Bradley Fletcher only makes it back to Youngstown a few times a year, but he said a big part of the Valley never leaves him.
Mystery peacock appears in Poland
The brilliantly colored tropical bird has been wandering near the James Place condo and villa community off Clingan Road.
'Take it or leave it' offers by some landmen leaves owners steamed
Eminiment domain threats being issued against some who resist offers for pipeline right of way access
Runner McCusker keeps testing his limits
Cory McCusker started running more than four years ago as a way to stay in shape.
Youngstown events director suspended after jazz fest complaints
Problems stem from complaints about city jazz festival
TCTC receives a national award
Staff report Champion Trumbull Career & Technical Center is the only Ohio recipient of the
ByceAuction to sell church properties
The former Immaculate Conception church and school will be auctioned Aug. 24. A preview is set Sunday.
Marlins rookie dominates Indians
Jose Fernandez struck out 14 to end the Indians’ eight-game winning streak.
Rockies’ Chacin shuts down Pirates
Colorado’s Troy Tulowitzki had a solo homer and an RBI single for Colorado.
New Fitch principal ready for growth
Chris Berni, new head principal at Austintown Fitch High School, is ‘a hometown guy’
Struthers High School welcomes Roger Day as new lead principal
Day previously served as assistant principal at Austintown Fitch High School
OPEN-MEETINGS LAWs 2 Putnam Co. officials: Don’t dismiss us
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Two Democratic members of the Putnam County Board of
Life is 'Sweet' for Struthers singer
Candace Campana, a 2009 Struthers High School graduate, a Youngstown State University student and an aspiring country music artist, has just released her first album, titled “Sweet.” The 22-year-old has been singing since she was 3, without the aid of any formal voice training.
Cortland dividend
Cortland dividend cortland Cortland Bancorp has declared a cash dividend of 3 cents per share,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Fest, 3 to 11:30 p.m.: Vocalist
Kingdomites Biblical Dance Academy steps up study of special ministry
Debra Ingram heads the school that aims to give students a deeper understanding and revelation of how dance advances the kingdom of God.
Jobless rate in US falls to 7.4%
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in July, a modest increase and the
Camp meeting
Camp meeting girard Shiloh Full Gospel Church, 1310 Shannon Road, will host a camp meeting Aug.
YSU planetarium, CosmoQuest offer full-dome images
Staff report Youngstown Youngstown State University’s Ward Beecher Planetarium is partnering
Pilgrim virgin statue to be displayed Aug. 15-25 in Valley
Staff report The United Nations International Pilgrim Virgin Statue will be displayed Aug. 15-25
Steelers’ secondary looks to stay on top
The Steelers finished with the best pass defense in the NFL in 2012. And now they want to do it again.
Voting Rights Act fight begins
Opinion: Just hours after the Supreme Court struck down a key part of the Voting Rights Act, Texas Attorney
DeGeneres will host Academy Awards
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Comic and daytime television host Ellen
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees, unless otherwise noted: KENT STATE
Walk/run aims to raise awareness, improve health of black men in Valley
Opinion: It is time for black men in the Mahoning Valley to take a more-proactive approach to their health
Holmgren visits Browns
When the former Cleveland Browns president found himself driving by the team’s training facility Friday, he couldn’t help but stop in.
Actor-comedian Joel McHale has a lot on his plate Soup-er man
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK There’s no stopping Joel McHale this summer. The
Feds, states want Apple to revamp e-book practices
Associated Press NEW YORK The Justice Department and 33 state attorneys general said Friday they
birthdays
birthdays Singer Tony Bennett is 87. Actor Martin Sheen is 73. Singer Beverly Lee of The Shirelles
75 Cleveland officers broke rules in deadly Nov. chase, officials say
Associated Press CLEVELAND A review of a deadly police chase in Cleveland last fall has found
Johnson wins Pocono pole
Jimmie Johnson needed multiple attempts to make it through pre-qualifying inspection, then set a track record.
Consumer spending up 0.5%
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers increased their spending in June at the fastest pace in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James P. Sudon, 23, of 244 Third St., Lowellville,
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gen. Martin Dempsey,
Man accused of shooting women gets $1.5M bond
Associated Press TIFFIN, Ohio A judge has set a $1.5 million bond for a man who authorities say
IndyCar drivers’ vacation over
Scott Dixon posted the fastest time in the morning session around the tricky 2.258-mile road course at Mid-Ohio.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Joseph and Laci Sox, Salem, boy, Aug. 1. Joshua and Eszter
Senators offer plan to save USPS
Senators offer plan to save USPS WASHINGTON Saturday mail delivery would be ended in a year and
Snowden has place to live in Russia, his lawyer says
Associated Press MOSCOW National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has a place to live in
METRO DIGEST || Closed for road work
Closed for road work YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Engineer Patrick T. Ginnetti said Blosser Road
Vallourec names new senior officials
The changes will help grow the company's North American operations
Judge upholds Ohio couple’s ban from fair
Associated Press TOLEDO A federal judge’s decision will continue to keep a northwest Ohio couple
mlb roundup Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 11, Mariners 8 BALTIMORE Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 40th
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week on these charges. They will be
major league baseball boxscores
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Randall headed to play in Europe
Randall headed to play in Europe YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown native and Kennedy Catholic High graduate
Walk for water charity cut short
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. After 5,000 miles and 18 months, Amy Russell is done walking.
Yes and no: Steve Howe steers clear of supergroup’s issues
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Yes guitarist Steve Howe isn’t going there. That is, he
Egyptian forces to cordon off protest sites
Associated Press CAIRO Authorities outlined plans Friday to break up two sit-ins by supporters
kingdomites academy | Focusing on biblical dance
Debra Ingram, director of the Bride of Christ Worship Team, founded the Kingdomites Biblical Dance
Suspension looms for A-Rod
Alex Rodriguez was back with the Trenton Thunder on Friday and hit what might be his last home run in a while.
US issues global travel warning
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States issued an extraordinary global travel warning to
New Village in Youngstown restores hope, dignity, pride
Editorial: SEVENTY-five years ago, progres- sive-spirited first lady Eleanor Roosevelt came to Youngstown to
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2013. There are 150 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
International presiding prelate of C.O.G.I.C. to visit Valley
Staff report warren The Right Rev. Charles E. Blake, international presiding prelate of the
KSU Trumbull adds MPH degree
Staff report Champion Kent State University College of Public Health is announcing the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 34.65 —.34 Avalon
Kasich winning money race
Opinion: COLUMBUS Random thoughts after reviewing campaign contributions reported by candidates, causes and
Miss. law requires cord blood from some teen moms
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. If a girl younger than 16 gives birth and won’t name the father,
newsmakers
newsmakers NBC’s Brian Williams will have surgery NEW YORK NBC News anchor Brian Williams will
Learning center marks 30 years
Learning center marks 30 years Boardman The Hitchcock Woods Learning Center in Boardman will
Official: Ohio man should be in prison for slaying
Associated Press AKRON New DNA tests that led to the release of a former police captain
Coitsville man admitted downloading child porn, affidavit says
Paul C. Schumacher, 50, of Hop Drive, remains in federal detention on a child pornography charge.