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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint underway in Austintown
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle while Impaired Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, has a checkpoint underway until 3 a.m. on Mahoning Avenue at Howard Avenue.
Hotel California owners says his past business 'was a bad idea...a mistake'
Sebastian Rucci became known in the Mahoning Valley for Go Go Girls Cabaret, his topless dance club that became a lightning rod for bad publicity.
A local World War II mystery solved
James “Jim” G. Russ Jr. had yearned since he was a boy to know how his father died in World War II.
77 regional, national artists featured at Festival of the Arts 2014
Alex Stoll has been playing with steel since he was a kid.
7th Ward residents gather at Lynn Park for community picnic
Starting next spring, a community garden will take shape in an area of the city’s 7th Ward that was once known more for its blight than its beets.
Struthers gives back to local businessman with big heart
A local business experienced a significant loss in a fire, so other businesses came together to help the owner get back on his feet.
Police say he taped himself in the act, but he thinks his boss invaded his privacy
A 27-year-old Liberty Township man accused of videotaping himself adding bodily fluids to his boss’s bowl of soup also faces theft charges after police say they learned he’d been diverting hundreds of dollars’ worth of business-related payments into his personal checking account.
Apparent murder-suicide in New Castle
Police continue to investigate an apparent murder-suicide that occurred late Friday.
Puskas: A different LeBron returns home
The King has returned. For a city and a region so used to bitter, unhappy endings and always expecting the worst, James’ homecoming promises something different.
Natalie LoSasso | Mitchell Baird
POLAND Holy Family Church was the setting of the May 31 wedding of Natalie LoSasso and Mitchell
Rebecca Sobinovsky | Christopher Hritz
MCDONALD Rebecca Lynn Sobinovsky of McDonald and Christopher Robert Hritz of Pittsburgh were
Kim Lydic | David Dellimuti
CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLA. Kim Lydic and David Dellimuti, both of Canfield, exchanged wedding vows in a
Glenda Brooks | Michael Wehrli
Oahu, Hawaii Glenda Brooks of Weathersfield and Michael Wehrli of Butler, Pa., exchanged vows Nov.
Elizabeth Dugger | Brian Conti
PORTLAND, ORE. Elizabeth C. Dugger and Brian J. Conti, both of Portland, Ore., were united in
"Christmas in July" party is planned
‘Christmas in July’ party is planned LEETONIA The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut
2014 record year for vehicle recalls
GM represents 2/3 of recalls, but is far from the only company with vehicles on the NHTSA list.
POLAND RELAY FOR LIFE | Cancer survivor ‘wants to live a normal life’
Andrea Mochtyak enjoys working two jobs and living a typical life in most respects, which makes it difficult to fathom that she had been diagnosed nearly eight years ago with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Hubbard library wants hats, yarn, knitters
The babies of Rhythym ‘n’ Rhyme made perfect models for the hat drive.
4 Trumbull attorneys face possible discipline
An attorney who provides criminal defense for indigent defendants in Warren-area courts is among four Trumbull County attorneys referred to the Ohio Supreme Court for possible disciplinary action.
Lowellville Garden Club remains hardy in 84th year
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE Roots of friendship sometimes spring up in
McNally, Sciortino attorneys want grand jury transcripts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com CLEVELAND Attorneys for Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally
‘Kinky Boots’ tour gets new high-stepping leading man
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK Kyle Taylor Parker is going from backup dancer to
For Cody Gibson, it’s time to get dusty
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Hoping to get a toehold in the local country-music scene
All welcome at African American Male Wellness Walk/Run Aug. 2
Honorary chairmen: Jay Williams, Douglas Franklin, Glenn Holmes
Scrappers’ late rally not enough to avoid sweep
Mahoning Valley lost its eighth in a row and fell to 8-20.
Anita Lin appointed by White House to Kennedy Center panel
She is director emeritus of Ballet Western Reserve in Youngstown
Timko finishes fourth in Ohio Amateur
Canfield High School graduate and Ohio State senior Boo Timko of Girard was fourth, shooting a 69 to finish at 2-under 282.
Arts supporters update effort to get tax funding for Mahoning Valley arts
It’s been almost five years since the Power of the Arts organization was formed to encourage and fund arts and culture in the Mahoning Valley.
‘The Bull’ is back: Giuriceo returns to ring with TKO of Hartman
Jake Giuriceo hadn’t fought since Dec. 1, 2012.
168th Trumbull county Fair Schedule of events
The 2014 Trumbull County Fair started Tuesday and runs through Sunday at the county fairgrounds on
Mahoning Dems set Friday deadline for candidates to apply for judgeship
The party will meet in early August to select its nominee
ALL IS FORGIVEN
LeBron James is returning to the Cavaliers to make good on a promise to win a title at home. ‘What’s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio,’ he said.
HBK moves into new headquarters
HBK moves into new headquarters CANFIELD HBK CPAs and Consultants has moved into a new 35,000
James’ return could complicate GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON Balloon drops might be competing with basketballs in Cleveland.
Ohio overpaid $88M in food stamps in ’13
Ohio overpaid $88M in food stamps in ’13 COLUMBUS Ohio’s overpayment of food-stamp benefits last
GOP convention in Cleveland gives Valley a chance to shine
Editorial: Each June, visitors to Mill Creek MetroParks come to understand why this unique urban setting has
On the links | Friday’s pro golf results
JOHN DEER CLASSIC SILVIS, Ill. Zach Johnson and William McGirt were at 12-under-par 130 and tied
Ohio ballot initiatives lose steam
Opinion: COLUMBUS Citizen proponents of various constitutional amendments, law changes, policy proposals
A TIMELINE of GREATNESS | A look at key dates in LeBron James’ life
Dec. 30, 1984: LeBron Raymone James is born at Akron City Hospital. July 1999: With friends Sian
Downside of low mortgage rates: less selling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Would-be home sellers across the country are grappling with a once-
LeBron James homecoming: Joy fills streets of Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND The oft-maligned city of Cleveland is on quite a roll. Cheers
METRO DIGEST || Dog run today
Fun and Safety Day NORTH LIMA The sixth annual Kid’s Fun and Safety Day is from 6 to 9 p.m.
Arby’s corporate employees unite to remember
On July 24 there will be about 100 former Arby's corporate employees at the Youngstown corporate offices in town for a reunion.
Local legislators applaud U.S. ruling on steel pipes
The decision will help level the playing field for local steel tube producers.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.80 —.13 Avalon
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Today’s highlights
ACHIEVING SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com BOARDMAN In the study of Shinnyo Buddhism, the
Strong quake hits Japan
Associated Press TOKYO A strong earthquake hit Japan’s northern coast Saturday near the nuclear
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nakia Johnson and Orestis Jones, Youngstown, boy, July 10.
More than 100 killed as rockets fall on Israel
Associated Press JERUSALEM With the official Palestinian count of the dead passing 100, and
MAHoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people, who are expected to be arraigned later
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Attorney
METRO DIGEST || Warren man charged with raping minor
10 counts of rape WARREN Richard A. Benchea, 61, of Belvedere Avenue Southeast, remained in the
India village council accused of ordering rape
Associated Press NEW DELHI A 14-year-old girl was dragged into a forest and raped on the orders
Anthrax scare reveals CDC safety problems
Associated Press NEW YORK Citing an anthrax scare and other safety problems, the Centers for
Church dedication
Church dedication WARREN Restoration Christian Fellowship Church will conduct a building
Lawmakers seek lower price for bill to fix veterans’ health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Stung by sticker shock, members of Congress are scrambling to lower
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
St. Brendan to honor Jacquet
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Geri Jacquet will be honored at the 10 a.m. July 20 Mass at St. Brendan
birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Bill Cosby is 77. Singer Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac is 71. Actress
Praise service
Praise service southington Southington United Methodist Church, 4348 Smith Nelson Road, NE, will
Blatt, Cavaliers overjoyed by James’ return to franchise
David Blatt will never forget July 11, 2014.
Terlesky, Neumeister top junior event
Terlesky, Neumeister top junior event Tamer Win Golf & C.C. held its 21st annual junior boys and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad A. Thorne, 41, of 127 Alabaster Ave., Canfield,
Today is Saturday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2014
Today is Saturday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2014. There are 172 days left in the year.
QUOTABLE Valley locals’ reactions to LeBron James’ announcement
“When you talk of northeast Ohio, the people who have grown up here or have been here for a portion
Cancer survivor ‘wants to live a normal life’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND Andrea Mochtyak enjoys working two jobs and living a
The making of the Decision II: Excerpts from James’s letter
Associated Press Excerpts from LeBron James’ story — as told to Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated
Gilbert’s apology helped cement LeBron’s return
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert met with LeBron James in Miami on Sunday night.
Injury-plagued Reds rally past Pirates
Brayan Pena’s pinch-hit single in the eighth inning completed another late rally by the Reds.