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Tea party upstarts lose all 6 contests to tmainstream Republicans
Mainstream conservatives ran the table in Senate Republican primaries as tea party upstarts lost all six challenges to GOP incumbents, leaving the establishment upbeat about midterm elections and the insurgent movement beaten but unbowed.
Struthers detective remains on disciplinary leave
A week after a pre-disciplinary conference spurred by allegations related to the “inappropriate conduct of a police officer,” Detective Ray Greenwood remains on a paid administrative leave.
3 teens arrested after cars hit by paintballs on I-680
Reports said three teens arrested Thursday afternoon after several cars traveling on Interstate 680 south were hit with paintballs told officers they were “bored and stupid.”
Boardman develops plan to stabilize neighborhoods
The zoning department plans to redevelop two Boardman neighborhoods as part of a broader effort to revitalize the area and stabilize some of the neighborhoods, township Zoning Inspector Sarah Gartland said.
Girts will remain in prison for at least 10 more years
A Poland native convicted of the 1992 cyanide poisoning death of his third wife won’t be eligible for parole for at least 10 more years.
Elvis artist to perform in Warren Aug. 31
Those watching Mark Lee Pringle perform as Elvis Presley, circa 1954-58, will be “All Shook Up” as they enjoy more than music evoking the rock ‘n’ roll icon. They take a trip back in time, too.
Redfern: Polivka's removal will be on Aug. 27 agenda
The agenda for the Aug. 27 meeting of the Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee won’t be released until next week, but a discussion of removing Dan Polivka as chairman of the Trumbull County Democratic Party will be on it.
Austintown sinkhole to be fixed soon
A sinkhole in the township on New Road, just east of Raccoon Road, received funding weeks ago and will soon be fixed.
Police say victims in Thursday night homicides killed each other
Police say two men killed at an East Side housing project Thursday shot each other during a gunfight.
Quick response in Uganda contained Ebola in 2012
When Ebola hit Uganda two years ago - the third outbreak in a dozen years - the president quickly went on TV and urged Ugandans to avoid touching each other. Health officials speedily quarantined people. The quick reactions by authorities and ordinary people helped snuff out that outbreak with only 17 deaths.
St. Rose Church 'End of Summer' event is Saturday in Girard
St. Rose Church 'End of Summer' event is Saturday in Girard
Man gets 3 years in prison for Ohio fundraising scam
Man gets 3 years in prison for Ohio fundraising scam
Carousel Center in Austintown sponsors school-supply giveaway
Carousel Center in Austintown sponsors school-supply giveaway
Fla. wants US Supreme Court to decide gay marriage
Fla. wants US Supreme Court to decide gay marriage
35 years later, remains of Jonestown victims found
35 years later, remains of Jonestown victims found
Struthers detective remains on paid administrative leave
Struthers detective remains on paid administrative leave
Ex-office manager from New Castle stole $700K from car dealership
Ex-office manager from New Castle stole $700K from car dealership
Steeler player swamped by mail since autograph vow
Steeler player swamped by mail since autograph vow
YWCA offers self-improvement, safety program for kids next week
YWCA offers self-improvement, safety program for kids next week
SOCIETY DIGEST ||Garage and Bake Sale
Garage and bake sale YOUNGSTOWN There will be a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
ROC 5K race will be in Salem
The annual ROC 5K obstacle race will be Aug. 16 at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem.
Rotarys are searching for exchange students
Local Rotary clubs will choose students to visit more than 40 countries in 2015.
Cyclones shut down Scrappers
The setback slows down the Scrappers’ run at the wildcard spot in the New York-Penn League.
SmartPark mulls Springfield Township site
Sanitary sewer service is critical to building SmartPark at a Springfield Township site, development consultant says.
Canfield tourney run ends against Illinois
Top-seeded Illinois-Jackie Robinson West beat Canfield, 13-2.
Former deacon, teacher in Mahoning County loses teaching license
State board of education lists Ernest Formichelli among those losing licenses.
Tressel addresses education administrators from 4 counties
Nearly every day for the past 30 years, Jim Tressel, president of Youngstown State University, had read a saying he keeps on his dresser that also acts as one of his mantras.
Scalzo: YSU’s Bryan promises changes
Christian Byran is still miffed about the way the Penguins played in their 2013 season finale.
Hirschbeck begins new role as replay official
During the past four months, the 32-year MLB veteran was never too far from the game.
Sciortino suspension in limbo
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a mandamus complaint with the state’s top court.
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 78 in the first
Campbell-Struthers lighting project delayed because of poles
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CAMPBELL Neither Campbell Mayor William J. VanSuch nor
General Assembly will define vision for Youngstown Diocese
Rev. Nicholas Shori discusses how information will shape future
Jim Grohl, father of rock star, dies at 75
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com HOWLAND Jim Grohl of Howland, the father of rock star Dave
LeBrowns for a day in Berea
For the first time at Browns training camp, the spotlight wasn’t on Johnny Manziel.
Double homicide on East Side is probed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police officers were gathering evidence from inside a car
Westwood, McIlroy ride momentum in PGA’s first round
Rory McIlroy showed no sign of letting up. Lee Westwood might just be getting started.
Houser indicted on gun charge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who once was charged with murder — in a case that later was
2 months later, police continue to investigate Boardman murder
Chris Craft was found dead at his Boardman home June 8
Dems unaware of FitzGerald license issue
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio Democratic Party said he was
Austintown roads to be rebuilt
Victoria East and East Webb roads will be rebuilt with racino real estate tax revenues.
Scientific tool unleashed 23 years ago now links us all
Demar Clark, 11, of Youngstown watches a solar-power energy graphic, showing panels atop a Youngstown State University building that provide electricity, which is then graphed to show how much is produced at any given hour. Thanks to the Internet, Demar gets to watch the progress from a mile away at the OH WOW! science and technology center in downtown Youngstown.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James L. Copley, 48, of 145 Chris Ave.,
Austintown Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Insurance group raises cancer funds
Insurance group raises cancer funds WARREN Generations Insurance Group raised $6,565 for the
Russia retaliates on West’s sanctions
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia retaliated Thursday for sanctions over the crisis in Ukraine by
The Bard has good advice for people and politicians
Opinion: STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England “Neither a borrower nor a lender be; for loan oft loses both itself
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, Boardman, free clothing giveaway, 9
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.63 —.33 Avalon
Unemployment aid applications drop
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as jobless
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian-American Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The boccie
Remembering James Brady
Opinion: The Syracuse Post-Standard: James Brady died Monday, 33 years after he took a bullet meant for
Events to focus on local food
Restaurant week and 30-mile meals will work together to showcase the efforts the local food producers
Nixon’s the one who stained presidency, tested democracy
Editorial: “Shout it. The world’s going to shout it. There’s no doubt about it. Yes, Nixon’s the one.”
US airlines running late so far in 2014
Associated Press More U.S. flights arrived late in June than the month before, continuing a string
GM issues 3rd recall on SUVs that can catch fire
Associated Press General Motors’ troubles with safety recalls has surfaced in another case, this
newsmakers
newsmakers Shepherd, McCarthy share their last ‘View’ LOS ANGELES Sherri Shepherd and Jenny
Today is Friday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2014
Today is Friday, August 8, the 220th day of 2014. There are 145 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
oddly enough
oddly enough Monkeys take ‘selfies,’ sparking copyright dispute LONDON Monkey see, monkey do.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jesse and Amanda Durst, Farmdale, girl, Aug. 6. Justin and
It’s time to say good night to manufacturing in US
Opinion: It’s time to say good night to manufacturing in US Regarding the editorial “US steel industry
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, work session, 9 a.m., Center Middle School, 7410 Market
Obama signs law to ease vets’ access to health care
Associated Press FORT BELVOIR, Va. Tens of thousands of military veterans who have been
Volquez delivers gem for Pirates, pitches seven shutout innings
Edinson Volquez (9-7) didn’t allow a hit until the fifth, when Donovan Solano singled with one out.
Dem mum on convention bid
Associated Press COLUMBUS A top Democratic official touring Ohio’s capital city gave little
NCAA hands biggest conferences more power
The biggest schools in college sports are about to get a chance to make their own rules.
Ticks can cause meat allergies
Associated Press A bug can turn you into a vegetarian, or at least make you swear off red meat.
Bailey, Reds blank Tribe to take Ohio Cup
Homer Bailey went seven innings, singled and scored, and knocked down a liner coming right at his head. Quite a lot went into ending this losing streak.
NATO pledges support to Ukraine
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine NATO’s chief defied mounting Russian belligerence Thursday with a
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs In Boardman Precinct 23, Il Posto Italian Grille at 350 W. Western Reserve Road is
Lowellville VFD awarded grant
Lowellville VFD awarded grant LOWELLVILLE The Lowellville Volunteer Fire Department has been
Youngstown man faces drug charges after arrest
Police stopped Brandon Thomas, 24, on Midlothian Boulevard
LeBeau, Steelers look to halt opponents’ big-play barrage
More than five decades in the NFL have taught Dick LeBeau that mistakes are unavoidable.
QUOTABLE LANDON DONOVAN, U.S. soccer icon, on his decision to retire:
“My gut just told me it was right and that it was time. After a lot of conversations — some
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Mel Tillis is 82. Actor Dustin Hoffman is 77. Actress Connie Stevens is
Cemetery caretaker, 98, dies in fire
Associated Press CORAOPOLIS, Pa. Investigators say the elderly caretaker of a cemetery near
Leader says Ohio prisons, vendor share responsibility
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s prisons director says his department and the private vendor
Hawaiians prepare as hurricane draws closer
Associated Press HONOLULU Barely holding on to hurricane strength, Iselle’s outer edges brought
Sources: Cavs, Timberwolves agree on blockbuster trade
LeBron James and Kevin Love won Olympic gold medals together. They’re about to team up again, this time to try and end Cleveland’s 50-year championship drought.
steubenville
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE Authorities say a Cleveland man has been indicted in the slayings
Correction
Correction Thursday’s Vindicator sports section published an incorrect photo in a story about a
Multiple fractures caused plant death
Multiple fractures caused plant death YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Joseph S. Ohr, Mahoning County deputy
Hollywood Gaming takes delivery of lottery terminals
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course got another step closer to its opening today when it
Celebrate Poland announces winners
The organizers of Celebrate Poland have announced this year’s winners. The first place winner in
Greenwood Chevrolet hosts annual car show
Approximately 140 cars were shown off in the 20th annual Mahoning Valley Car Show at Greenwood Chevrolet on Mahoning Ave.
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Boardman Sports Briefs
Thomas “Chris” Smythe Golf Outing The Thomas Christopher Smythe Memorial Scholarship Fund is
Canfield Sports Briefs
Cheer camp to be Aug. 18-20 The Canfield High School junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders will
August charity event to benefit Autism organizations
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. is teaming up with Mahoning
Women Inspiring Women luncheon planned
The Mahoning Valley Chapter of Empowering Women is presenting a special luncheon program on Sept. 8
Women Inspiring Women luncheon to be Sept. 8
The Mahoning Valley Chapter of Empowering Women is presenting a special luncheon program on Sept. 8
Teen Advisory Board up and running in Poland
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Poland Teen Advisory Board has only been in existence
Shepherd of the Valley to offer safe driving course
Shepherd of the Valley is inviting mature drivers age 60 or older to sign up for the AAA Safe
Poland library hosts Creepy Crawly Critters
As part of its summer Fizz, Boom, Read program dealing with science, Poland library did an event on July 24 called Creepy Crawly Critters dealing with bugs and insects.
August charity event to benefit local Autism organizations
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. is teaming up with Mahoning
Jungle Terry Sullivan brings his friends to the Boardman library
As he does about 1,000 times a year at libraries, schools, day cares, birthday parties and company picnics, Jungle Terry Sullivan put on another performance of his Jungle Terry and Friends show, this time on July 11 at Boardman library.
Rotary Club installs new officers
The Rotary Club of Austintown recently installed new officers for the 2014-2015 calendar year.
ALDI re-opens after $1 million remodel
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of an effort to combat nearby competitors Giant
Poland Lions celebrate 20 years of service
The Poland Lions Club celebrated their 20th Charter Night on July 9. The event took place at The
August charity event to benefit Autism organizations
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. is teaming up with Mahoning
‘Pillars of Fire’ makes stop in the Valley
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With five previous successful plays written, Brent
Poland Community Briefs
Martinucci wins again For the second year in a row, Luke Martinucci competed in the spelling bee
Boardman library hosts puppet show
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its summer program of events, Boardman
Poland Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a fall sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help. In
Main library hosts family story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As part of its continuing efforts to get children
MetroParks hosts explore Mill Creek event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks spent June and July hosting an
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