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

Kipnis RBI helps Indians top Nationals 2-1

Kipnis RBI helps Indians top Nationals 2-1 CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason Kipnis’ run-scoring fielder’s


Liberty family threatened by Jamaican caller

A township woman told police she had received multiple calls from an unknown man threatening to kill her and her family on Thursday at around 1 p.m.


Pirates, Locke shut out reeling Dodgers

Pirates, Locke shut out reeling Dodgers PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Locke allowed just two hits over


Boardman BOE meets behind closed doors with transportation super

Boardman Board of Education met Friday evening and immediately went into executive session to discuss a personnel matter with legal counsel involving “pending or imminent court action.”


OVI checkpoint planned for Saturday

The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be setting up a sobriety checkpoint today to deter drivers from driving under the influence.


UPDATE: Mill Creek moves to 11th in Coke contest, East Liverpool park in 3rd

Mill Creek Park has moved up from 17th place Thursday to 11th place today in the Coca-Cola contest for a $100,000 recreational grant.


CONSOL energy official gives update on Utica Shale

CONSOL energy official gives update on Utica Shale


Suspect in stabbing of Pittsburgh Steeler arrested in Fla.

Suspect in stabbing of Pittsburgh Steeler arrested in Fla.


Ohio AG: New evidence in Cleveland kidnap case

Ohio AG: New evidence in Cleveland kidnap case


AG: Leaker will be held accountable

AG: Leaker will be held accountable


Movie gridlock in Cleveland looks like a wrap

Movie gridlock in Cleveland looks like a wrap


No sex offender hearing for Ohio football player

No sex offender hearing for Ohio football player


Cleveland victims' relatives view memorial ideas

Cleveland victims' relatives view memorial ideas


Pa. senator could reap casino land deal windfall

Pa. senator could reap casino land deal windfall


Ohioan passes POW bracelet to 91-year-old Vietnam War veteran

Ohio passes POW bracelet to 91-year-old Vietnam veteran


Penn State to ban bags from all athletic events

Penn State to ban bags from all athletic events


Judge to rule next week on Heinz Field seats issue

Judge to rule next week on Heinz Field seats issue


Tiger Woods' wrist looks OK; Mickelson leads at US Open

Tiger Woods' wrist looks OK; Mickelson leads at US Open


Crews battle to a 'draw' with deadly Colo. fire

Crews battle to a 'draw' with deadly Colo. fire


Ohio AG's painkiller drug czar to lead the state's medical board

Ohio AG's painkiller drug czar to lead the state's medical board


Pa. woman, beau get classes for girl, 10, in cage

Pa. woman, beau, get classes for girl, 10, in cage


Former Ohio Supreme Court justice now opposes the death penalty

Former Ohio Supreme Court justice now opposes the death penalty


Syria: US chemical weapons charges 'full of lies'

Syria: US chemical weapons charges 'full of lies'


GOP national chairman to meet with Ohio's black leaders

GOP national chairman to meet with Ohio's black leaders


Safety Day Saturday will include bike rodeo and internet safety events

The Howland Fire Department and Kmart will have a safety day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kmart, 2100 Niles-Cortland Road SE.


Police seeking owner of big, friendly, brown dog roaming New Middletown

New Middletown police are encouraging residents to contact them or the Mahoning County dog warden if they encounter a large dog that has been roaming the village this week.


CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for a luncheon at noon Wednesday at


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Lisa Jones, Antron Hill plan to marry

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jones of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Jones, to Antron Hill, son of Michael Hill of Leavenworth, Kan. His mother is the late Ruby Lynn Hill.

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Grunenwald, Morgan wedding plans announced

Tricia Grunenwald of Hubbard and Matt Morgan of Girard are announcing their engagement. Parents of

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Mayer-McIntyre vows planned at Canfield church

Jessica L. Mayer and Garrett McIntyre, both of Austintown, are engaged, their parents are

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Homestyle breakfast planned at VFW 2799

Homestyle breakfast planned at VFW 2799 NEW SPRINGFIELD VFW Triangle Post 2799, 3161 E. South


Produce a 3-D object at additive art exhibit opening today

Applied Systems and Technology Transfer (AST2) have teamed up with the McDonough Museum of Art and Youngstown State University’s Center for Contemporary Art for “Re-shaping Ideas: Ingenuity in 3D Technology,” an art show opening today and on display through Aug. 2.


Ohio & Erie Canal focus of talk at Warren library Monday

A free presentation about The Ohio and Erie Canal and the Making of Modern Ohio will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Avenue NW.


Steel stolen from Youngstown Metal Fabricating

Someone took several large pieces of steel from Youngstown Metal Fabricating, 1640 Wilson Ave., overnight Tuesday, police say.


Woman escapes duplex fire on South Side

A fire at a South Side duplex about 12:30 p.m. Thursday caused $10,000 in damage, fire reports said.


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Storms wreak havoc on Valley

Thunderstorm blamed for damage to homes, school

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Hundreds attend outgoing YSU President Cynthia Anderson send off

Anderson always put students first, supporters say

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31 Valley schools change divisions under new format

Canfield High football coach Mike Pavlansky said his goal every season is to first beat the teams in his conference, then worry about the playoffs.

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OHSAA rules against Mooney

Two freshmen would lose a year of eligibility if they enroll


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Flag Day was established in 1949 as June 14

Flag disposal ceremonies are traditional Flag Day activities

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Mahoning County Children Services will stay independent

The commissioners granted the Children Services Board its wish to stay independent with cost savings through shared services.


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Lefty leads at rainy U.S. Open

Tiger Woods struggled with his round after appearing to hurt his hand on the first hole.

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Sister Jerome honored for lifetime of work

A full reception hall recognized nun who became a legend in Mahoning Valley education.

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Heat pound Spurs, even series

LeBron James scored 33 points for Miami


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105 students learn about careers at MCCTC camp

This year, more students were interested in career camp than there were slots available

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Dirt track crash claims NASCAR veteran Leffler

His winged car slammed into a wall


OSU’s Meyer to speak at Covelli Centre dinner

The Browns’ John Greco also will be a speaker at the UW event


MV Historical Society to recognize Good Humor man, gun smuggler downtown

Marker will recognize confectioner and gun smuggler


Big 3 help Heat even NBA Finals with Spurs

Big 3 help Heat even NBA Finals with Spurs SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LeBron James scored 33 points while


Mill Creek Park in running for $100,000 recreational grant

Mill Creek Park is in the running for a $100,000 recreational grant from Coca-Cola.


Ken Reel inspired students to discuss class, life lessons

Ken Reel, 67, an eighth-grade history teacher for 44 years at Canfield Village Middle School and girls basketball coach for 27 years, died Wednesday after a battle with T-cell lymphoma. A vigil in his honor took place Thursday night.


Boardman briefs

4-H day camp set The Mahoning County 4-H program will have its annual 4-H day camp in Boardman on


Hispanics have stake in Senate debate

Opinion: The immigration debate that began this week in the Senate looms as the most consequential in years —


Balance of work, family

Opinion: By Susan Reimer The Baltimore Sun The Pew Research Center reports that mom is the top


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution,


Bond set at $100K for Steven DiRenzo

His next court appearance is Tuesday.


Can you trust government?

Opinion: Without the slightest hint of irony, President Obama said last week, “If people can’t trust not only


Court: Can’t patent human genes

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to


Ohio lawmakers must restore bite to long-stalled Nitro’s law

Editorial: Dog lovers throughout Ohio are understandably outraged over the latest in a long and senseless


Officials push for anti-theft measures for phones

Associated Press NEW YORK Law-enforcement officials nationwide are demanding the creation of a


Poll: Young adults want online privacy

Associated Press CHICAGO The generation that’s grown up posting their lives online wants a


Caterpillar drops Boy Scout support over gay-leader ban

Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Caterpillar Inc. is no longer giving money to the Boy Scouts


Ruling puts unpaid internships in jeopardy

Associated Press WASHINGTON Unpaid internships long have been a path of opportunity for students


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.32 .59 Avalon


Replacements to reunite for fests

By Greg kot Chicago Tribune CHICAGO The Replacements, who broke up on stage in 1991 at Grant


Local wine featured at festival

Staff report COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Wine Festival will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, at


US grocers sue potato growers

US grocers sue potato growers BOISE, Idaho A battle between grocers and potato growers has been


Stage Left puts new spin on energetic ‘Godspell’

By DAVID MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com LISBON Originally produced in 1971, “Godspell” is a


New district could help mall save energy

Energy assesment will determine what cost savings are possible and if special district should be created


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Pens extend Malkin’s contract by eight years

He’ll earn a little less than Sidney Crosby

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Blackhawks, Bruins resting up

Chicago defeated Boston in three overtimes in Game 1


‘Man of Steel’ flies right but bogs down in battle SHORT OF SUPER

By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram For its first half, “Man of Steel” is well on its way


Don’t take food from needy

Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington McClatchy-Tribune News Service Congress should not cut federal


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Eddie Money, 7 p.m.: Rock veteran will deliver his hits at Warren


Last suspect found guilty in Ohio bomb plot trial

Associated Press AKRON The last of five suspects in a failed plot to bomb a highway bridge near


When government can’t be trusted

Opinion: When government can’t be trusted By Cal Thomas, Tribune Media Services, Thomas, Cal Posted


Special prosecutor sought in cop case

Special prosecutor sought in cop case YOUNGSTOWN The chief of the criminal division of the


Police find woman beaten on South Side

The woman was bleeding heavily, had swollen eyes and some of her hair ripped out.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center LeeAnn Hartill, Girard, girl, June 12. Editor’s Note:


oddly enough

oddly enough Police: Prostitution suspect asked officer to sing ‘Rudolph’ AMBRIDGE, Pa.


Weathersfield trustees eliminate old levies

The new 2.5-mill levy approved in May generates $346,811 annually.


birthdays

birthdays Actress Marla Gibbs is 82. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 68. Singer


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday West Branch school board, special meeting, 8 a.m., high school media center, 14277


CLASS B BASEBALL results From Cene Park

Youngstown Express 9, Baird Brothers 6 — Matt Lacko led the way for Express with two hits, including


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, June 14, the 165th day of 2013. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag


Woman pleads in extortion case

Sentenced to probation for trying to get money from the former county sanitary engineer.


City investigates rash of car fires close together

City officials promised to give special attention to a Southeast neighborhood that has had three arson fires on two mornings one month apart.


School officer in sexting case may get dealSFlb

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS AP Legal Affairs Writer COLUMBUS A former Ohio school resource


Dann’s troubles behind him — finally

Opinion: More than five years after he resigned in shame as the state’s attorney general, perhaps Marc Dann


Task force continues study on death penalty in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS A state Supreme Court task force analyzing the effectiveness of


Warren man pleads innocent to child-endangering charges

Robert Patterson was arrested at 9:34 p.m. Wednesday after his live-in girlfriend called police to their home.


Sergio Garcia struggles in first round

He shot a 3-over 73 and heard a couple wisecracks along the way.


Giants avoid sweep, spoil return of Bucs’ Morton

San Francisco pounded Pittsburgh, 10-0


Terrorists change tactics, 2 in GOP say

Terrorists change tactics, 2 in GOP say WASHINGTON Two senior Republican lawmakers said Thursday


Inspector kills self after deadly collapse

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A veteran Philadelphia building inspector who apparently


U.S. OPEN LEADERBOARD

U.S. OPEN LEADERBOARD Round 1 Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa. Par 70 Yardage: 6.966 Leader


METRO DIGEST || Help beautify Glenwood Saturday

You can help beautify Glenwood Avenue YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.


Wildfire kills 2, destroys 360 homes

Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. A voracious wildfire driven in all directions by


Officials: Obama OKs sending weapons to Syrian opposition

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has authorized sending weapons to Syrian


Six indicted in drug case

Charges range from trafficking to corrupt activity


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew J. Monk, 25, of 1692 Laurie Drive, Austintown,


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Kinky Boots’ begins national tour in Vegas NEW YORK Fresh off its Tony Award-


Rural America posts 1st population loss in history

Associated Press WASHINGTON Living in a rural Nevada town, Moe Royels recalls a more-bustling


Tomlin pleased as Steelers begin major makeover

Pittsburgh must replace departed veterans


US whites falling to minority status in under-5 age group

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a first, America’s racial and ethnic minorities now make up about


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New library to be named Tri-Lakes Branch

The new Tri-Lakes Branch of the Mahoning County library system is set to open in late July.


Jurors in Fla. shooting trial will be sequestered

Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. The six jurors and four alternates eventually picked to hear the


SPORTS DIGEST || Lambert to appear at Eastwood Mall

Lambert to appear at Eastwood Mall niles Jack Lambert will be coming to the Eastwood Mall on


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CVMS students equate spring with math

Canfield Village Middle School math students found numerous successes in several competitions in which they competed throughout the spring months.

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SOV residents win art contest

Shepherd of the Valley entered 33 pieces of residents’ artwork and creative writing in the

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Austintown sports briefs

Fitch basketball program to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys basketball program will


Girls track team places third

The Boardman girls track team finished in third place at the Northeast District Track and Field


Boardman sports briefs

Boardman GF Insulations takes on South Range Skate Zone Boardman GF Insulations team defeated


Austintown briefs

4-H day camp set The Mahoning County 4-H program will have its annual 4-H day camp in Boardman on


Poland sports briefs

Golf outing to be June 24 The Arc of Ohio will host its eighth annual Par for the Developmentally


Canfield briefs

4-H day camp set The Mahoning County 4-H program will have its annual 4-H day camp in Boardman on


Summer enrichment program has availability

The Ebony Ladies Golf and Youth Foundation announces availability in The Summer Educational


Hilltoppers bounce around

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated the close of

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Canfield sports briefs

Canfield residents participate in 5K Chase Kern of Canfield placed third in the IHM Festival 5K


Poland briefs

4-H day camp set The Mahoning County 4-H program will have its annual 4-H day camp in Boardman on


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US retail sales rose 0.6% in May, fueled by car purchases

Americans stepped up purchases at retail businesses in May, spending more on cars, home improvements and sporting goods. The gain shows consumers remain resilient despite higher taxes and could drive faster growth later this year.

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Festivities and fun as Woodside closes

Students, staff and family went to Woodside Elementary School May 9 to celebrate memories and fun at the closing celebration.

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Local band wins music channel awards

By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Local teen alternative/Indie band Northern Whale was awarded

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Boardman seniors earn scholarship

The Boardman Lions Club named Boardman High School graduating seniors Ashlynn Wardle and Michael

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Robinwood students attend orchestra assembly

Robinwood Elementary students in grades kindergarten through second attended a seventh- and eighth-grade orchestra concert on May 17 at the Boardman Performing Arts Center.

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North Elementary students have some fun

North Elementary School students were entertained during their annual fun day June 6.

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Cars cruise at senior center this summer

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Cars of many makes and models in a rainbow of

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Dobbins celebrates fourth-grade students

By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Dobbins Elemenentary School honored its fourth-grade

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