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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
July misses cold record by 1.1 degree
Last month was tied for the seventh-coldest July for the Mahoning Valley, but wasn’t that far away from being No. 1.
Cruze sales fall as larger car sales rise
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze sales were down in July as the market leaned toward the purchase of larger vehicles, auto analysts say.
Hanni withdraws, Sweeney likely will run unopposed for judgeship
The Mahoning County Democratic Party will not field a candidate against Judge Maureen Sweeney of common pleas court as no one stepped forward to replace Mark Hanni on the ballot.
Lowellville's new superintendent on the job today
After a week’s worth of candidate interviews, Lowellville School District has a new superintendent.
Decision on suspended Struthers cop expected by next week
Detective Ray Greenwood continues to be employed by the city after a Friday pre-disciplinary conference, though he remains on paid administrative leave.
Struthers teacher's offhand remark evolves into husband's special tribute
Three days before she died, Linda S. Klacik told her husband something he didn’t think much of at the time.
Campbell cracking down on delinquent water bills
City officials are cracking down on delinquent water accounts — and on the residents who habitually request payment extensions.
Liberty master gardeners keep the township in bloom
They’re tall and they’re colorful, so they’re good at getting attention.
Easter Seals, YHS join with Byce Auction for fundraiser
Easter Seals, YHS join with Byce Auction for fundraiser
USDA report: Farmers markets growing, Ohio ranks fourth
USDA report: Farmers markets growing, Ohio ranks fourth
Kings Island theme park in Ohio says it topped shaved-heads record
Kings Island theme park in Ohio says it topped shaved-heads record
Restaurants have promotions to benefit Akron Children's hospital in Boardman
Restaurants have promotions to benefit Akron Children's hospital in Boardman
Youngstown man seeks to suppress his statements in murder case
Youngstown man seeks to suppress his statements in murder case
Struthers detective stays on paid administrative leave
Struthers detective stays on paid administrative leave
Ukraine: Investigators start jet crash site search
Ukraine: Investigators start jet crash site search
35 Palestinians killed, Israeli officer missing as cease-fire crumbles
35 Palestinians killed, Israeli officer missing as cease-fire crumbles
Support shown for Struthers detective outside of disciplinary conference
Support shown for Struthers detective outside of disciplinary conference
US employers add 209K jobs, unemployment rate rises to 6.2 pct.
US employers add 209K jobs, rate rises to 6.2 pct.
OH WOW! open during Greater Youngstown Italian Festival
OH WOW! open during Greater Youngstown Italian Festival
Wellness walk in downtown Youngstown is Saturday, some streets closed
Wellness walk in downtown Youngstown is Saturday
Church will sponsor flea market Saturday
Church will sponsor flea market Saturday YOUNGSTOWN St. Andrewes AME Church, 521 W. Earle Ave.,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet Aug. 13 at A La

Cooper avoids death penalty in 2010 killing of Vivian Martin
Will receive sentence of 29 years

Hamilton shuts out Boardman in 10-11 Little League state tournament
Jacob Gehring figured out what the problem was for his team.
Academic commission terminates Chaney principal again
The commission also hired the former Southington superintendent as the new Taft Elementary principal
Harding’s Daniels picks Iowa Hawkeyes
James Daniels will be reunited with his brother, LeShun Jr., who is heading into his sophomore season with the Hawkeyes.

Camp FRIEND geared to helping those with autism
An estimated 30 children and adults from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties with autism spectrum disorders took part in the five-day camp
Scalzo: Of FCS playoffs & acronyms
Coaches: The Missouri Valley Football Conference should get more teams in the playoffs.
Judge Evans’ retirement delay keeps successor in for 2-plus years
The judge contradicts himself on the election being a factor in his delay
Locals headed for USTA Midwest Section Championship
Colin Graham is ready for a second trip to Indianapolis.
Woods opens with 68 at Akron’s Firestone C.C.
Tiger Woods showed signs of a positive recovery Thursday at the Bridgestone Invitational.
Annual Pymatuning Lake Fest returns this weekend
Staff report ANDOVER Pymatuning Lake Fest, one of the biggest and longest-running family
Plan to reduce Mahoning County voting precincts postponed to 2015
Delays from Youngstown’s ward redistricting slowed down the county board of elections’ effort
Scrappers win in 11th on Tri-City passed ball
Austin Fisher scored the winning run in the 11th inning as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers defeated the Tri-City ValleyCats, 7-6, in New York-Penn League play.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU basketball adds guard
YSU basketball adds guard YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State’s men’s basketball team has added guard
Mahoning commissioners hear $8.1 million courthouse restoration proposal
The restoration of the Mahoning County Courthouse is to occur in 2015 and may extend into 2016, report says.
3D testing taking over America Makes
More than 20 3D printers for hobbyists are being tested as part of the Maker City event.
Keelan Harris of Warren to plead guilty in Ponzi scheme
Keelan M. Harris of Warren, the 38-year-old brother of imprisoned Ponzi-scheme convict Kevin Harris, is scheduled to plead guilty in federal court here Aug. 5 for his role in the enterprise.
Rev. Woodberry new director of Mahoning Valley Association of Churches
She serves as assistant pastor at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown
NJ Sen. Cory Booker keynote speaker at Mahoning Dem dinner
Tickets for the Aug. 22 event are $500 each
Poland residents raise concerns about proposed duplex project
Poland residents raise concerns about proposed duplex project
Ohio voters not keen on job Obama’s done
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio voters aren’t too keen on President Barack Obama,

Maker City weekend kicks off in downtown Youngstown
Matt Stoltz of Rhode Island makes a toy using a 3-D printer. Stoltz is one of the experts who are testing 3-D printers at America Makes this weekend for Make: magazine.
Poland Community Briefs
Wellness center seeks support In preparation for its annual 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, the Ohio
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Corey W. Minamyer, 31, of 3951 Linda Way, New
Canfield Community Briefs
Church event to be Aug. 10 Learn how to experience Joy Through Adversity on Aug. 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Cortland Banks gives $20,000 toward new stadium
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com While Spartan Stadium has been a fine facility for the
US, UN: Israel, Hamas agree to 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 72-hour humanitarian cease-fire to
Years Ago
Today is Friday, August 1, the 213th day of 2014. There are 152 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Multiple investor worries lead Dow Jones to plummet
Associated Press NEW YORK For stock investors, the red flags were everywhere Thursday. There
Death toll in Ebola outbreak in W. Africa surpasses 700
Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone The death toll from the worst recorded Ebola outbreak
Biopic Boseman drips with charisma as James Brown
REVIEW ‘Get On Up’ Grade: B Length: 2:18 Cast: Chadwick Boseman (right), Nelsan Ellis, Dan
Congress OKs VA, highway measures
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress ran full-tilt into election-year gridlock over immigration
Fire department blazes trail for much needed downsizing
Editorial: Several years ago, cnn.money.com and other national and international observers heaped praise on
Abbas seeks support for war-crimes charges
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Nearly a month into Israel’s fierce assault on Hamas in
birthdays
birthdays Actor-director Geoffrey Holder is 84. Singer Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is 83. Blues musician
How would U.S. respond to rocket attacks from Canada?
Opinion: How would U.S. respond to rocket attacks from Canada? Over the years, the Pales- tinians have
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Sharknado 2’ whipped up storm of viewers, tweets NEW YORK Syfy says its sequel
Monitoring coal mining
Opinion: Herald-Leader, Lexington, Ky.: General environmental permits are for small, routine disturbances or
Bullet shatters tank
Bullet shatters tank YOUNGSTOWN Police reports say a fish tank was shattered by a bullet about
24 die in gas blasts in large Taiwan city
24 die in gas blasts in large Taiwan city KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan At least 24 people were killed and
Majority consumer opinion: GM has changed
A recent study by a vehicle research firm shows half of the consumers surveyed believe General Motors has changed.
A middle course on US foreign policy
Opinion: WASHINGTON With metronomic regularity, there is a choreographed minuet of carnage. Israel is
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Fest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The
Kennywood coaster gets designation
Associated Press WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. The group American Coaster Enthusiasts has named the
US warns against traveling to Ebola-hit countries
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. health officials on Thursday warned Americans not to travel to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.79 —.38 Avalon
Struthers detective to appear at pre-disciplinary conference Friday
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com STRUTHERS Ray Greenwood, a longtime detective with the
Landscaping at downtown Youngstown location could start as early as today
City board approved a $19,292 contract for work
Investigators reach site of plane wreckage
Associated Press ROZSYPNE, Ukraine As mortar fire landed nearby, an international team of
Salute to Business speaker, awards announced
The Regional Chamber announced the featured speaker for its Salute to Business breakfast on Aug. 28 and the award recipients
Man charged after cops find nine pounds of marijuana in his home
LaJuna R. Brown, 25, of Washington Street Northeast charged with felony drug possession after police found nine pounds of marijuana in his home
Team NEO releases 2nd-quarter report
Team NEO releases 2nd-quarter report CLEVELAND Team NEO — a regional, private-sector
Putin cornered over Ukraine
By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press MOSCOW For Russian President Vladimir Putin, there are
Shelter in Poland Municipal Forest replaced with donation in honor of lifelong Poland resident
Shelter in Poland Municipal Forest replaced with donation in honor of lifelong Poland resident
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Correction: John and Melissa Syvanych , Canfield, twin boys,
Congressman Ryan announces approval of half million for taxi lane at airport
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, on Thursday announced the approval of $448,767 from the Federal Aviation Administration for a taxi lane at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
Demoted exec shoots CEO, kills self
Associated Press CHICAGO A demoted executive shot and critically wounded his company’s CEO

In Battle of Cleveland, it’s Manziel vs. playbook, Hoyer
Johnny Manziel has quickly learned his college days — on the field anyway — are over.
METRO DIGEST || Fire extinguished
Fire extinguished GIRARD City firefighters extinguished a fire at a metal scrap yard Thursday
Cabrera traded away to Nationals
The Indians acquired shortstop Zach Walters at Thursday’s non-waiver trade deadline.
oddly enough
oddly enough Crop circle in Germany attracts many visitors BERLIN Thousands of people are
Mariners beat Indians on Zunino’s home run
The Seattle Mariners received good news on all fronts Thursday.
Brown a go-to player for Steelers
Antonio Brown rolled up to the dorms at Saint Vincent College last week in a Mercedes conversion van.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch basketball to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys’ basketball program will be hosting
Library hosts Tech Knowledge event about Augmented Reality
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With technology advancing all the time, Austintown library
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Days at Lariccia Family Center
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With a lot of seniors lacking activities, Boardman Park
Main library hosts family story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its continuing efforts to get children reading,

Canfield football program hosts youth camp
The Canfield High School football program offered its annual youth football camp for third- through ninth-graders at Cardinal Stadium on June 11-13.
Boardman Park hosts first of five Family Nights in the Parks
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 28, Boardman Park hosted the first of five
Optimist Club hosts fishing derby
On June 1, the Austintown Optimist Club hosted its 34th annual fishing derby for special needs
Humility House celebrates longevity of love
Six couples, each married more than 50 years, celebrated their love and dedication to each other during a recent anniversary party at Humility House in Austintown.
Girls dig volleyball skills youth camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield volleyball staff and high school players hosted
Austintown Community Briefs
Wellness center seeks support In preparation for its annual 5K Run/2 Mile Walk, the Ohio
Boardman Community Briefs
Church event to be Aug. 10 Learn how to experience Joy Through Adversity on Aug. 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Chambers family celebrates 125th consecutive reunion
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com While many families have reunions, there aren’t very
Poland Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Celebrate Slovak roots at Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest
It’s time for the Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest in Youngstown. This celebration of Slovak roots will
Celebrate Slovak roots at Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest.
It’s time for the Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest in Youngstown. This celebration of Slovak roots will
Main library hosts family story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its continuing efforts to get children reading,
Canfield Community Briefs
Church event to be Aug. 10 Learn how to experience Joy Through Adversity on Aug. 10 at 9:30 a.m.
Boys take a shot at Cardinal Camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield boys’ basketball coaching staff hosted its 27th
Youngstown YWCA hosts Young Artists week-long camp
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During the early summer, the downtown Youngstown YWCA
Poland Relay for Life a success with $52,000 raised
As part of its continuing efforts to raise money to battle cancer, Poland Relay for Life hosted an event on July 11-12 at Poland Seminary High School.
New sidewalk finally a reality on State Route 170
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Ever since Poland Seminary High School was built
Canfield to represent Ohio in regional tournament
The Canfield Cardinals 11-12 little league baseball team, representing District 2, has won the Ohio
Canfield Sports Briefs
Griffin named scholar-athlete Colleen Griffin of Canfield was one of 389 Mercyhurst Scholar-
Boardman Park hosts first of five Family Nights in the Park
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 28, Boardman Park hosted the first of five Family
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Days
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With a lot of seniors lacking activities, Boardman Park
Poland library and American Red Cross team up for blood drive
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Poland library and the American Red Cross teamed up on
Northwood Realty opens new location
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com To keep on top of area residents’ real estate needs,
Austintown library hosts second Family Movie Night
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After a successful first Family Movie Night in June,
Boardman library hosts annual Creative Writing Camp
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the second consecutive year, Boardman library hosted a Creative Writing Camp for children entering grades 5-8 to help in expanding the writing skills of all who signed up.
Canfield to represent Ohio in regional tournament
The Canfield Cardinals 11-12 little league baseball team, representing District 2, has won the Ohio