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

Expect delays on 224 at I-680 until Oct. 2014

Continuing work on road widening and modifications on U.S. Route 224 at Interstate 680 is requiring daily lane restrictions until further notice.


4 men rescued from captivity in Texas home

Four men found living in "deplorable conditions" in a Houston garage on Friday told police that they were being held captive after being lured by promises of food and cigarettes so that their captor could cash their public-assistance checks, authorities said.


Boston cop suspended after releasing photos of bombing suspect

A state police sergeant who released striking photos of the capture of the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings faces a hearing to determine if he will be suspended until an internal investigation is complete.


UPDATE | Campbell school board to meet with teachers next week, strike notice remains

UPDATE | Campbell school board to meet with teachers next week, strike notice remains


House votes to dismantle 'no child left behind' law

House Republicans voted Friday to dismantle the troubled No Child Left Behind law for evaluating America's students and schools, saying states and local school districts rather than Washington should be setting rules for ensuring that kids are getting good educations.


Ohio BCI raids Niles home to investigate crimes against children

Ohio BCI raids Niles home to investigate crimes against children


Niles massage parlor owner charged with bribery

Niles massage parlor owner charged with bribery


Teen killed by fire truck after Asiana crash

A teenager survived the Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco only to be struck and killed by a fire vehicle rushing to fight a blaze that broke out on the plane, authorities said on Friday.


Obama: Let Trayvon verdict prompt soul-searching, wringing out personal bias

President Barack Obama grappled with the Trayvon Martin case in the most personal of terms on Friday, telling Americans that the slain youth "could have been me 35 years ago" and urging them to do some soul searching about their attitudes on race.


Campbell teachers set Aug. 26 strike deadline

Campbell teachers set Aug. 26 strike deadline


Columbiana County sheriff investigating fatal shooting

Columbiana County sheriff investigating fatal shooting salem The Columbiana County Sheriff’s


Pa. awaits guidance on court's health center order

Pa. awaits guidance on court's health center order


Ohio Chrysler plant ramping up production of Jeep Cherokee

Ohio Chrysler plant ramping up production of Jeep Cherokee


DNA links Boston Strangler suspect to last victim

DNA links Boston Strangler suspect to last victim BOSTON (AP) — DNA tests confirm that the man who


Changes sought for unmarked graves in Ohio, Ky.

Changes sought for unmarked graves in Ohio, Ky.


First annual Spartan 5K for Hope kicks off Saturday

First annual Spartan 5K for Hope kicks off Saturday


Dog removed from home

Dog removed from home youngstown Housing Code officers and humane agents removed a dog from a


Niles police charge four in fatal burglary

Niles police charge four in fatal burglary Staff report NILES The Niles Police Department has


Man gets six months in jail for leading cops on chase

Man gets six months in jail for leading cops on chase youngstown A Fincastle Lane man was


Man sentenced to seven years for robbery

Man sentenced to seven years for robbery youngstown A 20-year-old North Truesdale man who


Pork attack suspect needs mental clearance

Pork attack suspect needs mental clearance ST. MARYS, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man must


Trumbull parks reopen after flood

Trumbull parks reopen after flood LEAVITTSBURG Canoe City MetroPark on North Leavitt Road and


Man guilty of raping, holding woman hostage

Man guilty of raping, holding woman hostage WORTHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has


Kerry flying to West Bank to pursue peace talks

Kerry flying to West Bank to pursue peace talks AMMAN, Jordan (AP)— U.S. Secretary of State John


Arson damages vacant South Side home

Arson damages vacant South Side home youngstown A fire at 757 E. Florida Ave., a vacant home on


Jailed funeral director facing new charges

Jailed funeral director facing new charges LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A former Lancaster County funeral


Masked cop in trouble for pic with porn star

Masked cop in trouble for pic with porn star PITTSBURGH (AP) — An unidentified police officer is


3 to trial in alleged attack on Steelers’ Adams

3 to trial in alleged attack on Steelers’ Adams PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three men have been ordered to


Community picnic Saturday in Brownlee Woods

The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition invites the families, children, grandchildren and friends of 7th Ward residents to an Old Fashioned Community Picnic at Lynn Park, 1940 Lynn St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday .


CLUB CALENDAR

AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will have its annual picnic at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the home of


Butterfly Festival planned for Saturday

Butterfly Festival planned for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN South Side Community Garden, 112 Williamson


Boardman cops searching for fraudulent Donnell Ford check-cashers

Police are looking for whoever cashed four fraudulent Donnell Ford checks totaling $7,992 between last Friday and Monday. The checks listed the correct bank and account numbers but were determined to be forgeries and not Donnell Ford checks, according to a police report.


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YSU grad opens artisan market in Canfield

Stephanie Miller, a Youngstown State University graduate, is owner of Wonderstruck Artisan Market & Classes which opened recently in Canfield. Handmade jewelry, artwork and decor are just some of the items sold at the shop.

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Creekside Fitness falls in Connie Mack final

A quick turnaround and an early deficit were too much to overcome.

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Mooney is safe and ready for school year

Test show air quality in the school exceeds OSHA requirements, the diocese says.


Victim's mom calls Austintown man's probation in OD death 'horrific'

Mom says sentence is 'horrific'


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Former YSU pitcher Thomas playing in Japan

When Justin Thomas grew up dreaming about playing professional baseball, none of that was part of the plan.

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Amendment to legalize medicinal marijuana touted at Lemon Grove rally

Would help sick and chronically ill


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Johnson leads at sunny Muirfield

A blue sky and a gentle breeze usually means ripe scoring conditions at the British Open. Just not on the brown links of Muirfield.

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Scrappers’ bats pound Cyclones

Romero drives in two


OH WOW! expanding at its downtown location

Thanks to a grant award of $25,000 from the Youngstown Foundation, construction began this week.


Penn State settlements total nearly $60 million

Trustee Ted Brown said he was unsure of how many claims have been settled and how many remain in negotiations.


YNDC to provide planning services for Youngstown

The timing of the hire surprised YNDC officials


Trooper Fantone sentenced for OVI

Jason Fantone, the trooper who was charged with operating a vehicle impaired pleaded guilty to his charge on Thursday.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU men’s hoops earn academic honors

YSU men’s hoops earn academic honors Kansas City, Mo. Youngstown State was one of 96 men’s


Mahoning board refuses to remove two candidates from ballot

Rules both are eligible to run for Youngstown mayor


Trumbull residents cycling 320 miles for autism school

Riders left Cleveland for Cincinnati today


Woman indicted for baby's injuries

Child taken to Akron for treatment


Niles board gives Danso 2-year pact as superintendent

He will earn an annual salary of $97,500.


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Author’s sister visits Boardman library

Children met the inspiration behind D.W. – Arthur’s pesky little sister in the book series by Marc Brown – and learned a little about the author at the same time June 28 at the Boardman library.

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Symphony celebrates nation with concert

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People crowded the lawn in front of the Maag

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Cats feature in story time

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children wiggled their fingers, noses and other

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Lumen Christi Catholic Schools kick off new school year with picnic

Lumen Christi Catholic Schools hosted a “Friends of Lumen Christi Kick-Off Picnic” July 11 at the


Fitch students attend national tournament

Five students from Austintown Fitch attended the National Forensic League’s National Speech and

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Aesop’s fables come to life at the library

The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater presented “A Bagful of Fables” at the Poland library July 8.

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Canfield Swim Club tops Applewood Swim Team

Canfield Swim Club defeated Applewood Swim Team 323-145 June 19 at Applewood Swim Club for the

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Wonderful worms invade local library

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children learned how worms can help with

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Poland briefs

Jazz in the Park 2013 to be tomorrow Rich Ward and Company will play tomorrow at the B & O


Summer Park Program offers ton of fun

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The annual Canfield City Summer Park Program was offered for

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Shepherd of the Valley-Poland dedicates flag pole

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley-Poland dedicated a flag pole to

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Symphony celebrates nation with concert

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People crowded the lawn in front of the Maag


Poland sports briefs

Local team to play in World Series Creekside Fitness 14U traveled to Struthers to play in regional


Fiona Lally cuts hair for good cause

Fiona Lally, a seventh-grader at Canfield Village Middle School, grew her hair for two years in anticipation of donating it to Locks of Love.

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Canfield briefs

Shryock to sing at worship service Andrew Shryock, a 2000 graduate of Canfield High School, will


Farm to Fork Dinner to be July 28

The second annual Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Covelli Enterprises, will take place at White


SOV Boardman names new medical director

Shepherd of the Valley - Boardman, located at 7148 West Blvd in Boardman, recently welcomed Armand


Yell for the Well to raise funds Aug. 4

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com When Nick Crescimanno, son of Mike and Mary Crescimanno and


Austintown briefs

Jazz in the Park 2013 to be tomorrow Rich Ward and Company will play tomorrow at the B & O


Austintown sports briefs

Las Vegas Night set The Austintown Little Falcons will have the Las Vegas Night fundraiser Aug. 3


“Bad Kitty for President” comes to life

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com “Bad Kitty for President” came to life at the

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Jim Frank Combo jazzes up Boardman Park

Jim Frank Combo performed July 11 at the Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre for a large crowd.

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Sister Jerome awarded grant

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has awarded Sister Jerome’s Poor: Mission College a


Cloverbud brings children together

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children ages 5-8 “Went Down on the Farm” for a

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Canfield sports briefs

CVMS searches for coach Canfield Village Middle School is searching for a seventh-grade girls’


Former Youngstown cop indicted in juvenile sex case

Some charges allege activity hours before arrest


METRO DIGEST || US marshals arrest man hiding in dryer

US marshals arrest man hiding in dryer WARREN A man wanted in connection with felonious


oddly enough

oddly enough Ex-caretaker to stand trial in Pa. stolen whiskey case GREENSBURG, Pa. The


Illegal votes result in 5-year prison sentence

Associated Press CINCINNATI A former Ohio poll worker was sentenced Wednesday to five years in


METRO DIGEST || Guns, ammo found at Youngstown home

Guns, ammo found YOUNGSTOWN Police found two guns and ammunition while serving a search warrant


Pirates’ first half didn’t surprise them

The Bucs want to avoid plummeting back to Earth in the second half.


Egypt’s interim president vows to protect country from violence

Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s interim president pledged Thursday to protect his country


Commissioners award $1 million paving contract

Portions of some heavily traveled suburban roads will be repaved this year under the pact.


Priest awaits sentencing, faces another allegation

Associated Press CLEVELAND A Romanian Catholic priest waiting to be sentenced for stealing from


Man arrested for threatening cop

Caused standoff over fire in '07


Downtown sewer project’s design cost doubles

Project’s overall cost has increased by 33 percent


Five arrested after stabbing

They were looking for the man who had stabbed their friend and brother


Man vandalizes Pa. police cars with C-clamp

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A sharp-dressed man carrying literature criticizing President Barack


Mandela turns 95

Mandela turns 95 JOHANNESBURG Hospital visitors say Nelson Mandela smiled and nodded Thursday —


Man gets 25 years in child-porn case

Associated Press COLUMBUS A western Ohio man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after


Some Pa. voter IDs were inaccessible, lawyer says

Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Plaintiffs seeking to overturn Pennsylvania’s voter-


Youngstown police arrest two for drug possession

One arrest was made after a traffic stop


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Surplus food

Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities and


Holocaust memorial OK’d for Statehouse

Associated Press COLUMBUS A panel overseeing the Ohio Statehouse has approved the design for a


Texas governor signs sweeping abortion limits

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed sweeping new abortion restrictions


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xJ 10 7 4 2 uJ 6 5 vA J 7 wA Q WEST EAST


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Elvie E. Cooke, 42, of 811 Woodford Ave., Youngstown,


Ed O’Neill gets Emmy nod Nomination is Youngstown native’s third in three years for ‘Modern Family’

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com LOS ANGELES Ed O’Neill of the ABC sitcom “Modern Family”


Bengals in ‘Hard Knocks’ spotlight again

The Bengals are ready to get the NFL talking about them again.


newsmakers

newsmakers Liberace’s ex-lover gets probation RENO, Nev. An ex-lover of Liberace’s who was the


Woods recovers for opening-round 69

A day that began with a near catastrophe off the first tee ended with a six-footer that found the center of the cup on the 18th green.


Walshe leads Marathon Classic

Alison Walshe put herself in prime position at the Marathon Classic for her first LPGA Tour victory.


A temporary respite from the anti-democratic filibuster

Editorial: We’re happy to see an agreement reached in the U.S. Senate that allowed the long-overdue


birthdays

birthdays Country singer Sue Thompson is 87. Country singer George Hamilton IV is 76. Singer Vikki


Air travel safer today than ever before

Opinion: By James L. GATTUSO Heritage Foundation The July 6 crash landing of an Asiana jetliner in San


Applications for jobless aid decline

Applications for jobless aid decline WASHINGTON The number of Americans applying for


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 32.86 .12 Avalon


Roaring ’20s have returned

Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Many of us who have reached Social Security age had a pretty


‘Conjuring’ haunts in all of the best ways

By Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune “Haunted house” movies only work if the people in the house


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Eastwood Rib Festival, noon: The Georgia Satellites will perform at


Good ol’ USA has slipped

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords America the Beautiful! America the Greatest! We’re No. 1, right?


Huntington's second-quarter profit drops 1 percent

Income on loans and deposits was low


Ohio’s budget is no ‘miracle’

Opinion: Following the passage of the state biennial budget last month, we heard phrases like “an Ohio


Years Ago

Today is Friday, July 19, the 200th day of 2013. There are 165 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Detroit files for bankruptcy

Associated Press DETROIT Once the very symbol of American industrial might, Detroit became the


More from Muirfield

More from Muirfield Pettersson’s putter: Carl Pettersson’s golf bag was a little bit lighter. And


IRS inspector: Papers withheld

Associated Press WASHINGTON The investigator who wrote a scathing report about the Internal


Garrison making right moves in 6th

Opinion: If Jennifer Garrison wanted to show state Sen. Lou Gentile that he would be in for a fight for


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Dennis and Kelli Fahndrich, Youngstown, boy, July 17.


Respect Zimmerman verdict

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: For some Americans anguished by the Saturday night acquittal of George Zimmerman,


Valley Marketplace opens in Boardman with 30 shops

By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com boardman There was a flurry of activity as people


Hamilton, O’Meara, Lehman turn back clock at Muirfield

All former Open champions. All with plenty of links knowledge and experience.


Laughs, mayhem abound in star-studded ‘RED 2’ Upping the ante

By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers They bicker, emotionally blackmail each other, kiss and make


Car show set at Greenwood

Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning Valley Corvettes and Greenwood Chevrolet will sponsor a


New Cruze to be delayed?

Canadian union members have been told about the delay at a plant that makes parts for the Cruze.


By KALEA HALL

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com Lisa Callahan, of Austintown and her sister, Linda Toth of North


Boardman briefs

VBS features wild west Take a ride to the wild west at Boardman United Methodist Church Vacation