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Suvery can save you on the cost of a ticket to Canfield Fair
Fairgoers who enter the 168th Canfield Fair from its busiest entrance gates and complete a survey about the annual event will receive a few dollars off their admission price.
State audit recommends $500K-plus cuts in Mahoning engineer's office
A state audit has identified $566,500 in savings it says the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office could achieve through changes in its Teamster’s Local 377 union contract by eliminating an operations supervisor position and converting to an electronic payroll system to eliminate a clerk position.
Detroit man gets more than 6 years for part in Warren drug ring
One of the men investigators say was a component of a drug ring in Warren was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
Checkpoints, police, patrols being increased to combat OVI occurrences
As you drive through-out the county during the next few weeks, be prepared to see a greater number of police officers along your routes.
Youngstown BOE hires more administrators
The city school board continued efforts to have a full slate of administrators by the time school starts.
Preparation program for preschoolers wrapping up in Boardman
The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s Success By 6 program will wrap up for the summer Thursday, after four weeks spent preparing preschoolers for the transition to kindergarten.
Trumbull elections board certifies candidates, issues for fall ballot
The Trumbull County Board of Elections on Tuesday approved Mauro Cantalamessa to appear on the November ballot as the Democratic candidate for county commissioner, and J.D. Williams as the Republican candidate.
UPDATE: CCA prison on Youngstown's East Side on lockdown status
UPDATE: CCA prison on Youngstown's East Side on lockdown status
Kin of slain Pa. teacher wants husband to repay $66K
Kin of slain Pa. teacher wants husband to repay $66K
Police cite threats, won't name cop who shot Mo. teen
Police cite threats, won't name cop who shot Mo. teen
Police: Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself
Police: Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself
State seizes gambling machines at Smith Township business
State seizes gambling machines at Smith Township business
Toledo mayor requests help to avoid future water problems
Toledo mayor requests help to avoid future water problems
Pa. liquor board urged to boost markup on wine, liquor prices
Pa. liquor board urged to boost markup on wine, liquor prices
UPDATE | Police, protesters clash again outside St. Louis
Police, protesters clash again outside St. Louis
Vehicle stolen in Boardman, unlocked with keys inside
Vehicle stolen in Boardman, unlocked with keys inside
Warren schools plan Monday Courthouse Square celebration
Warren schools plan Monday Courthouse Square celebration
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1944 will have its 70th class reunion at 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at
Self-defense class will be at YWCA
Self-defense class will be at YWCA YOUNGSTOWN A self-defense class for families will be at 3
Scrappers get a fortunate rainout
Mahoning Valley was trailing Staten Island 7-3 when Monday’s game was called.
No Oakhill trial date yet set
The next pre-trial hearing in the Oakhill criminal conspiracy case will be Sept. 15 in Cleveland.
Youngstown Music Awards Event finalizes its lineup of bands
FOR MORE INFO Website: ytownmusicawards.com Call: 330-307-9181 Email:
Canfield Baseball Club celebrates big year
Between baseball and softball, Canfield had three teams win state titles.
Snider, Marte power Pirates
Detroit dropped a half-game behind the Royals in the American League Central.
MCBDD hires new leader
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Board of Development
Crash puts spotlight on Stewart’s hobby
He’s a multi-millionaire but he can’t get sprint car racing out of his system.
Wastewater issue could cost city $147 million
City looking at options to determine how it might best deal with required EPA upgrades to wastewater system
Undrafted Steelers LB making early splash
Howard Jones had two attention-grabbing highlights during Pittsburgh’s preseason opener.
Hoyer still the starter, for now
He worked with the first-team offense at Monday’s rain-soaked practice.
Campbell couple offers taste of Latin America in new restaurant
Stepping outside of Calle Doce often leads to a sudden, and rather unfortunate, jolt back to reality.
Tour calls attention to mental-illness discrimination
Katie Dillon speaks to a reporter about the purpose of the NAMImobile anti-discrimination tour. The recreational vehicle stopped in Boardman on Monday.
Funds released
Funds released COLUMBUS The state Controlling Board released $43,000 Monday toward a road-
Obama welcomes new Iraq leader
Associated Press CHILMARK, Mass. President Barack Obama welcomed new leadership in Iraq as “a
Mill Creek MetroParks board promises to involve the public in future geese roundup decisions
Some people still angry over board's decision to euthanize 238 geese in June
Shop co-owner to plead in drug case
A Salem couple, who own Salem and Youngstown coffee shops, is charged with drug possession.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 12, the 224th day of 2014. There are 141 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
YSU theft suspect asks for treatment
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A former Youngstown State University employee facing a charge of
birthdays
birthdays Actor George Hamilton is 75. Actress Jennifer Warren is 73. Singer-guitarist Mark
Pineapple overcomes warts, eases arthritis
Q. I have had success using fresh pineapple peel on a plantar wart. I applied the pineapple skin to
Consumers bank reports income
Consumers bank reports income minerva Consumers Bancorp Inc. reported Monday net income of
Officers use tear gas on crowd in St. Louis suburb
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. A black teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer had
national highway traffic safety administration Agency moves slowly on probe requests
Associated Press DETROIT People are waiting longer than they should for an answer when they
Federal judge orders Ohio to postpone scheduled executions
Judge Frost is considering legal challenges to Ohio’s execution methods
Youngstown has lowest metro gas prices
Youngstown appears has the lowest average gas price out of eight metropolitan areas in Ohio, according to a AAA fuel gauge report.
NCAA seeks clarity in O’Bannon ruling
The ruling opened the door to athletes receiving a small percentage of the millions they help generate.
Community plans back to school event
The event is a partnership among the school district, the city and NOW Youngstown
Robin Williams dies at age 63
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Robin Williams, the Academy Award winner and comic supernova
Surplus food
Surplus food Second Chance Ministry, 3415 Canfield Road, Cornersburg, free breakfast including
New wound-care services offered
New wound-care services offered NEW CASTLE, PA. Sharon Regional Health System is now offering
oddly enough
oddly enough Austrian woman faces fine for nude outings VIENNA Even in nonprudish Austria,
CPA touts his experience
Becoming county auditor would be ‘the capstone of a fulfilling career,’ GOP candidate says.
what some other cities are doing
what some other cities are doing Youngstown is looking at options to reduce the cost of wastewater
Academics, not athletics, must be primary mission of YSU
Opinion: Academics, not athletics, must be primary mission of YSU In 1939 Robert Hutchins, then president
good morning
good morning Scholarship raffle The Austintown Alumni Association is selling tickets for its
TV Land ‘Candid Camera’ aims to make you smile
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Smile, “Candid Camera” is making a comeback. Starting this week,
Scott Walker gets 11-year prison sentence for causing death of girlfriend’s 4-year-old son
Scott H. Walker, 35, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter for punching his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son, killing him.
Cops: Man tried to smother girlfriend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police reports said a man held his girlfriend in a Riblett Avenue home
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v Kings of Leon: Tonight on “Tonight Show with
HandsOn to close come October
A 12-member board of directors voted to dissolve the organization due to a lack of federal, state and local funds effective Oct. 1.
Camp expansion
Camp expansion YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation has provided a $15,000 capital-improvement
Clinton distances herself from president’s policies
Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. Laying out a foreign-policy vision ahead of a possible run for
90-year-old entertainers going strong Not Caged By Age
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK There’s an upcoming concert at Baruch College, but
Liberty grad Toussaint helps lift Ravens
Liberty grad Toussaint helps lift Ravens BALTIMORE Liberty High graduate Fitzgerald Toussaint
DNA from the accused
Opinion: The Norman (Okla.) Transcript: A planned Oklahoma legislative study on requiring persons accused of
Painting the plaza
Painting the plaza YOUNGSTOWN An event is planned at 1 p.m. today for the painting of a plaza at
Trustees talk about gambling addiction, TIF funds
Lower project total leads to funds for more township projects
newsmakers
newsmakers Clooney’s fiancee Alamuddin rejects Gaza probe job GENEVA The British-Lebanese
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Ellsworth Township trustees, 7 p.m., town hall, 11125 Akron-Canfield Road.
Barneys to pay $525K in profiling probe
Associated Press NEW YORK Barneys has agreed to pay $525,000 to resolve allegations that
Gaza cease-fire takes hold as negotiations resume
Associated Press CAIRO As a new temporary truce took hold, negotiators from Israel and the Hamas
Woman charged with felonious assault involving injuries to boyfriend
Woman charged with felonious assault involving injuries to boyfriend
reactions
reactions “I am completely and totally devastated. What more can be said?” — “Mork & Mindy” co-
Changes to demolition agenda in Youngstown are necessary
Editorial: Since 2006, more than 3,000 dilapi- dated structures, mostly houses, have been demolished in the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.00 —.08 Avalon
Former Warren schools administrator files suit, alleging job loss was racially motivated
A former administrator with Warren City Schools accuses former superintendent of eliminating his job because he’s black.
Liberian doctors to get experimental Ebola drug ZMapp
Liberia announced Monday that it would soon receive doses of an experimental Ebola drug and give it to two sick doctors, making them the first Africans to receive some of the scarce treatment in a spiraling outbreak.
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