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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


No one steps forward to challenge Judge Sweeney

No one steps forward to challenge Judge Sweeney


Ohio man's wife upset by North Korea appeal

Ohio man's wife upset by North Korea appeal


Irish visitors: FitzGerald situation an innocuous incident

FitzGerald under attack


USDA report: Farmers markets growing, Ohio ranks fourth

USDA report: Farmers markets growing, Ohio ranks fourth


Pa. senator: Colo. trip included using legal weed

Pa. senator: Colo. trip included using legal weed


Ohio man convicted in teen's beating death

Ohio man convicted in teen's beating death


Death of Pa. man, woman ruled murder-suicide

Death of Pa. man, woman ruled murder-suicide


Kings Island theme park in Ohio says it topped shaved-heads record

Kings Island theme park in Ohio says it topped shaved-heads record


Ugandan court invalidates anti-gay law

Ugandan court invalidates anti-gay law


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


House GOP weighs new border bill to break logjam

House GOP weighs new border bill to break logjam


Ukraine: Investigators start jet crash site search

Ukraine: Investigators start jet crash site search


Tunisia closes borders with Libya after violence

Tunisia closes borders with Libya after violence


Truck crashes into M*A*S*H Ohio hot-dog eatery

Truck crashes into MASH Ohio hot-dog eatery


35 Palestinians killed, Israeli officer missing as cease-fire crumbles

35 Palestinians killed, Israeli officer missing as cease-fire crumbles


Ohio firefighter feted for chip idea

Ohio firefighter feted for chip idea


Cruze sales down for July

Cruze sales down for July


Support shown for Struthers detective outside of disciplinary conference

Support shown for Struthers detective outside of disciplinary conference


Access limited to Ohio facial-recognition system

Access limited to Ohio facial-recognition system


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


French classes will be offered


Partners offer pet grief support


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


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Cooper avoids death penalty in 2010 killing of Vivian Martin

Will receive sentence of 29 years

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Hamilton shuts out Boardman in 10-11 Little League state tournament

Jacob Gehring figured out what the problem was for his team.

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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.


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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

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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

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Locals headed for USTA Midwest Section Championship

Colin Graham is ready for a second trip to Indianapolis.


Republican nominee for Mahoning auditor quits race

Local party will select a replacement on Aug. 10


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


Former mayor George Vukovich dies

Served two terms as mayor


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,


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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.

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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

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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


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In Battle of Cleveland, it’s Manziel vs. playbook, Hoyer

Johnny Manziel has quickly learned his college days — on the field anyway — are over.

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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

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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

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Main library hosts family story time

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its continuing efforts to get children reading,


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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.

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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

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Optimist Club hosts fishing derby

On June 1, the Austintown Optimist Club hosted its 34th annual fishing derby for special needs

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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.

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Girls dig volleyball skills youth camp

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield volleyball staff and high school players hosted

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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

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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

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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

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Youngstown YWCA hosts Young Artists week-long camp

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During the early summer, the downtown Youngstown YWCA

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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.

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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

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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

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Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Days

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With a lot of seniors lacking activities, Boardman Park

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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

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Northwood Realty opens new location

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com To keep on top of area residents’ real estate needs,

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Austintown library hosts second Family Movie Night

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After a successful first Family Movie Night in June,

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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.

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Canfield to represent Ohio in regional tournament

The Canfield Cardinals 11-12 little league baseball team, representing District 2, has won the Ohio

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