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4 inches of rain in 40 minutes causes flooding in Trumbull County
Several Trumbull County communities were hardest hit by this afternoon’s heavy rain.
Salem raids net stolen goods, drugs, cash, more charges pending
Armed with search warrants, authorities raided two city locations, seizing stolen property and $3,000 in cash on Friday, according to the Columbiana County Drug Task Force.Armed with search warrants, authorities raided two city locations, seizing stolen property and $3,000 in cash on Friday, according to the Columbiana County Drug Task Force.
Rain curtailed attendance at Youngstown Italian Fest's polka Mass
People gathered across six downtown blocks this weekend for the 29th annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, which continues from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Sunday.
Thousands of dogs, owners converge at Canfield Fairgrounds for 4-day Cluster
People filled Canfield Fairgrounds Saturday, most of them joined by at least one dog.
3-year-old killed by stray bullet while getting braids on front porch in Philly
The shooting death of a 3-year-old girl sitting on a front porch was decried as senseless violence, with one family friend saying, “No baby deserves to die like that.”
Pa. dad tells mom son died when decomposition odor became too strong
The mother of an 8-year-old Pennsylvania boy whose decomposing body was found on the third floor of their home said Saturday she didn’t know he had died until noticing the smell.
Flood warning remains in effect for Trumbull County
NWS offers safety precautions in the event of a flood.
Stacie Policy | Mathew Sweely Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Stacie Policy and Mathew Sweely Jr. were united in marriage during a June 21 ceremony
Chastidy Stanford | Tre’Dell Code
WARREN Chastidy Yvonne Stanford, daughter of Jeffery Stanford and Melissa Stanford, both of
Nora Rogers | Christopher Castillo
CHARLESTON, S.C. Christopher Castillo and Nora Camellia Rogers were united in marriage in an
Arica Angelo | Tyler Hardgrove
YOUNGSTOWN Arica Angelo and Tyler Hardgrove were joined in marriage in a 1 p.m. ceremony June 20
Jenna Haoui | Trevor Jones
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. Jenna N. Haoui and Trevor J. Jones exchanged wedding vows June 9 on the
Michelle Holsinger | Jared Post
POLAND Michelle Holsinger of Poland and Jared Post of Fort Recovery, Ohio, were united in marriage
SOCIETY DIGEST
East Palestine public library will host magic program EAST PALESTINE East Palestine Memorial
Struthers teacher lives on through family's donation
Three days before she died, Linda S. Klacik told her husband something he didn’t think much of at the time.
In battle for Penguins’ starting QB slot, it’s Nania vs. Davis
Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford has a simple rule when it comes to position battles: a tie goes to the underclassman.
Campbell to disconnect service to unpaid water accounts
City officials are cracking down on delinquent water accounts — and on the residents who habitually request payment extensions.
Struthers detective stays on paid administrative leave
Detective Ray Greenwood continues to be employed by the city after a Friday pre-disciplinary conference, though he remains on paid administrative leave.
Ohio lawmaker proposes LeBron license plate
An Ohio lawmaker wants to give the state’s motorists the chance to score a license plate honoring LeBron James.
12 dogs from arson house need homes
The owner was no longer able to care for the animals after losing her home and possessions in the blaze
Lowellville hires new superintendent
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE After a week’s worth of candidate
5 Seconds of Summer Don’t call them a boy band
By NICOLE EVATT Associated Press INGLEWOOD, California 5 Seconds of Summer fit the boy band
Library event to mark birthday
Staff report NORTH JACKSON The Tri-Lakes Library Capital Campaign Committee will have a
FitzGerald: Kasich bad for Mahoning Valley’s economic health
Kasich cut money from public education and transferred it to for-profit charter schools, FitzGerald said.
Strahan expects emotions to flow at HOF induction
Michael Strahan is pleased to know he is scheduled to go last during the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
SPORTS DIGEST || Manziel football sale raises funds for kids
Manziel football sale raises funds for kids Rawlings has announced that it will be producing a
Philanthropic Trumbull 100 celebrates its 20th year
Many projects have benefited from the efforts of the philanthropic business group Trumbull 100, which turned 20 years old this year.
FitzGerald says nothing improper happened with woman in car
news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Ed FitzGerald said there was nothing
Beatitude House seeks back-to-school supplies
Donated items are due to the Beatitude House by Wednesday
2 fundraisers planned for Akron Children's hospital
Restaurants are donating a percentage of their sales toward their effort
Equipment malfunction floods Lordstown basement with sewage
A resident of Palmyra Road has experienced repeated problems with sewage backup into her basement because of a malfunction of a nearby pump station, the most recent time on Thursday.
Cruze sales down, big vehicles up in July
The dealership lot at Sweeney Buick GMC on Market Street in Boardman. General Motors saw an increase of 9 percent in overall July sales.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad M. Rachic, 35, of 5358 N. Beacon Drive,
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday. They will be arraigned before Common
‘Outlander’ brings novels to life vibrantly
If you watch What: “Outlander” When: Tonight at 9 Where: Starz By FRAZIER MOORE AP
Grace Evangelistic Temple Church moves to new location on West Side
The church building was destroyed by fire in May
Wellness walk/run highlights healthier lifestyle
Opinion: Honorary chairmen were Warren Mayor Doug Franklin, McDonald Mayor Glenn Holmes and former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams
No cease-fire: Israel pounds Gaza after apparent capture of soldier
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Backed by tank fire and airstrikes, Israeli forces pushed
Liberty schools on the verge of shedding state’s shackles
Editorial: After three years of playing second fiddle to the state-mandated Liberty School District fiscal
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.81 .03 Avalon
Wild, crazy political predictions
Opinion: COLUMBUS If you had asked an average person four years ago the chances of Ohio landing both a
Honeybees become endangered
Opinion: Sacramento Bee: For more than a decade, scientists have been trying to solve the mystery of
Demand growing for farm goods
Ohio ranks fourth in the nation in terms of the number of farmers markets, according to the USDA
newsmakers
newsmakers RFK Jr. to marry actress Cheryl Hines HYANNIS, Mass. Robert Kennedy Jr. and “Curb
Hyundai recalls 419K vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Hyundai is recalling more than 419,000 cars and SUVs to fix
Discounts help drive up US auto sales
Associated Press DETROIT Big discounts helped U.S. auto sales sizzle in July. Toyota, Ford,
gm ignition-switch defect Filing period for compensation opens
Staff report DETROIT It is expected that hundreds of claims will be filed quickly to the General
War, articles build friendship
Opinion: A chance meeting of World War II veterans took place last month as I was recovering from a back-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Fest, 3-11 p.m.: Polka mass at 4 p.m.,
METRO DIGEST || Teen shot in thigh
Teen shot in thigh YOUNGSTOWN A 16-year-old male is being treated for a gunshot wound at St.
Report: Gas prices predicted to drop
Report: Gas prices predicted to drop YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices may be lower than in recent years in
Ohio firefighter feted for chip-flavor idea
Associated Press TROY, OHIO A firefighter is being celebrated in his Ohio hometown for
Kings Island believes it beat shaved-heads record
Associated Press MASON, Ohio With wide grins and a few apprehensive looks, more than 200 people
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Obama: After 9/11, US used torture
Obama: After 9/11, US used torture WASHINGTON The United States tortured al-Qaida detainees
Television station WBCB will begin broadcasting in high definition on Monday
Television station WBCB, the Valley’s CW, will begin broadcasting in high definition on Monday
birthdays
birthdays Keyboardist Garth Hudson of The Band is 77. Director Wes Craven is 75. Singer Kathy
move to mahoning Grace Evangelistic Temple Church
Grace Evangelistic Temple Church, formerly located at 1026 Shehy St., Youngstown, is moving to its
House OKs bill to address border crisis
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans passed legislation late Friday to address the
METRO DIGEST || Westfall murder before grand jury
Westfall murder before grand jury YOUNGSTOWN The case of a 40-year-old man accused of murdering
Chorale concert
Chorale concert BOARDMAN Mahoning Valley Chorale, directed by Kris Harper, will present a summer
Police chokehold caused man to die, medical examiner says
Associated Press NEW YORK The city medical examiner ruled Friday that a police officer’s
Today is Saturday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2014
Today is Saturday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2014. There are 151 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Americans with Ebola returning for treatment
Associated Press NEW YORK Two American aid workers seriously ill with Ebola will be brought from
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Niles church accepting Smart Choice food orders
Box choices range in price from $23 to $39 and include meat, vegetables, convenience meals, breakfast box, kid’s box, frozen fruit box and a basic meat box.
Evacuees return after massive blasts
Associated Press KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan Hundreds of people who fled from gas-pipeline explosions in
Gospel revival
Gospel revival ROGERS North Eastern Gospel Music Revival will be Aug. 9 at Rogers Assembly of
NHTSA: GM owner website gives faulty info on recalls
Associated Press DETROIT The government and General Motors are warning vehicle owners that GM’s
YSU roundup | More news and notes from Stambaugh Stadium
Still unsigned: Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford has not signed a contract extension and enters
Area players in the minors
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Steven Gruver, p, Fort Myers Miracle (Advanced-A). Gruver is 2-5 with a 3.15 ERA
More sandlot results
LITTLE LEAGUE 9-10 STATE TOURNEY Canfield 10, Dover 3 BRYAN Canfield earned a berth in the
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