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Fat and Furious cast enjoys the limelight
Fat and Furious cast enjoys the limelight
Slain hostage family seeks Stockton police records
Slain hostage family seeks Stockton police records
Top Colorado Court halts gay marriages, citing ban
Top Colorado Court halts gay marriages, citing ban
Bill would expand community-based addiction treatment
Bill would expand community-based addiction treatment
Youngstown school board mulls future of administration building
Youngstown school board mulls future of administration building
Man breaks window in Campbell, turns self in to police
Man breaks window in Campbell, turns self in to police
Ukraine searchers comb sunflowers for plane debris
Ukraine searchers comb sunflowers for plane debris
Gift cards, cash and CDs stolen from cars in Boardman
Gift cards, cash and CDs stolen from cars in Boardman
Drama team will host fundraiser
Drama team will host fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN The Shekinah Glory Drama Team is hosting a
CLUB CALENDAR
RELIGIOUS GROUPS Youngstown South Christian Women’s Connection will meet for a luncheon from 11:30
International Journalism and Broadcasting Students
July 18, 2014 | International students from China
Summer festival and bike run and show to benefit animals
West Side Cats will host its third annual Summer Festival and Bike Run/Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Austintown Township Park.
Host families needed for Valley exchange students
Program of Academic Exchange is seeking families to host high-school exchange students from European, South American, Asian and African countries during the upcoming school year.
Scrappers fall to Tigers in 14th
The good news for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Thursday is that a late walk-up crowd resulted in the season’s third-highest attendance. Eastwood Field welcomed 4,911 fans on Buck Night for the game between the Scrappers and Connecticut Tigers.Scrappers fall to Tigers in 14th
Eyes on Youngstown as Maker City
The Youngstown Maker City Kickoff weekend will be July 31 to Aug. 4.
Suspect in Struthers Manor murder awaits extradition from Pennsylvania
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com STRUTHERS The man arrested Wednes- day in the slaying
Judge rules on motions in Martin case, continues hearing for 1 suspect
Both trial dates are still set for fall
Scalzo | Football escapes YSU’s Top 10 list
The writer forecasts a fifth-place finish for Eric Wolford’s Penguins.
Canfield 9-10 softball team set for state
The team will play July 26 at Boardman’s Fields of Dreams.
Tod Cemetery builds ‘serene’ garden for cremation
A calm, serene and peaceful $700,000 columbarium garden for cremated remains is under construction at Tod Homestead Cemetery on Belmont Avenue and expected to be complete by October.
MYCAP lays off 8, more cuts to come after losing Head Start
MYCAP could reapply to operate Head Start in 2015-2016.
49ers open posh, high-tech stadium
San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York got a little teary on his drive to Levi’s Stadium on Thursday. His voice cracked while talking about taking his young son to games at the stadium for years to come.
Some Valley restaurants cater to demand for healthy options
Ottavio Musumeci, owner and head chef at Station Square Ristorante in Liberty, left, and cook Gerry Gianoutsos work in the kitchen at the restaurant. The eatery offers American and Italian cuisine with organic, grass-fed beef offered, among other items. There are also multiple gluten-free options on the menu.
Mahoning commissioners put combined, enlarged CS tax on ballot
The combination and replacement of two existing CSB levies would generate nearly $2.8 million in extra local levy revenue.
Viewers can show support for Guthrie
Next week, Don Guthrie will celebrate 44 years of broadcasting from the WKBN television studios. To honor its chief meteorologist, and to show support as he battles pancreatic cancer, WKBN is coordinating a Wear Purple for Don Day on Monday.
MTV video music awards Beyonce up for 8 moonmen
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Doing a visual album has paid off for Beyonce: She’s
Thompson pitches DuraEdge to Colt victory
His six-hitter helped the team win the opener of the super regional.
Westminster college concerts will include America
Westminster College’s 2014-15 Celebrity Series will include a concert by soft-rock band America and Christmas with the Tenors.
Tony's Hideaway-Pogo's-Ernie McDougal's coming down at YSU
The three-story building was built in 1916.
Superintendent to leave Lowellville on July 31
Rocco Nero, the superintendent of Lowellville Local Schools for the past 10 years, will take over as part-time superintendent of Southington Local Schools on Aug. 1.
West Side Cats to host third fundraising event
Staff report AUSTINTOWN West Side Cats will host its third annual Summer Festival and Bike
Majority don't want taxes collected on out-of-state online sales
Brick-and-mortar stores favor the procedure
Exchange program seeks Valley host families
Staff report Program of Academic Exchange is seeking families to host high-school exchange
Two Trumbull men indicted on sex charges, one man sentenced
Two Trumbull men indicted on sex charges, one man sentenced
GM legal dept. under fire in hearing
Hearings over ignition switch focus mostly on actions of legal team
Historical society to host Arby’s reunion
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting a reunion on July 24 of Arby’s corporate employees
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard A. Sharpe Jr., 33, of 3203 N. Wendover
Pirates looking for strong second half
Pittsburgh is just 3 1/2 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central.
Pocket park
Pocket park WARREN The Central City Neighborhood Association will dedicate a pocket park to the
newsmakers
newsmakers Elaine Stritch, brash stage legend, dies at 89 NEW YORK Elaine Stritch, the brash
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival, 4-11 p.m.: Annual
Mahoning commissioners are rolling the dice
Opinion: After Mahoning County voters rejected a permanent 0.5-percent sales tax in May, commissioners
Ukraine: Pro-Russia rebels shot down plane
Associated Press HRABOVE, Ukraine Ukraine accused pro-Russia separatists of shooting down a
Number seeking jobless aid falls
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last
How much will students pay?
Opinion: Wisconsin State Journal, Madison: It won’t fix the soaring cost of college. But it will help.
Safety can’t take a back seat to profits in transit of toxins
Editorial: Since 2009, the domestic energy boom has reaped rich rewards for communities large and small
Microsoft to cut 18,000 employees
Microsoft to cut 18,000 employees LOS ANGELES Microsoft announced the biggest layoffs in its
Racino posting another 100 jobs
A few weeks before the opening of Hollywood Gaming racino a final batch of jobs have been posted
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.61 —.19 Avalon
california Prosecutor: Robbers planned to take hostages
Associated Press STOCKTON, Calif. Misty Holt-Singh had just popped into the bank, leaving her
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, special meeting 9 a.m., library/media center, 52 Rocket
Report: Decline in labor force can be traced to before recession
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring the Great Recession only partly to blame, White House
Sandusky son alleges abuse even worse than he previously stated
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Jerry Sandusky’s adopted son Matthew said in a television
Israel begins ground assault in Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip The heavy thud of tank shells, often just seconds apart,
METRO DIGEST || 4 arrested in burglary spree
Four arrested in multistate burglaries COITSVILLE Township police arrested four people in a
Downtown Youngstown company looks to expand
City will give $50,000 to the computer-software business
Afghan ballot audit starts
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Afghanistan’s election commission began auditing ballots
No verdict in trial of suspect’s friend
No verdict in trial of suspect’s friend BOSTON The jury in the trial of a man accused of trying
Obama pushes program to fund roads, bridges
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. President Barack Obama announced a new program Thursday to
Today is Friday, July 18, the 199th day of 2014
Today is Friday, July 18, the 199th day of 2014. There are 166 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
birthdays
birthdays Director Paul Verhoeven (“Basic Instinct,” “Showgirls”) is 76. Singer Brian Auger is 75.
Three Leavittsburg fires close together considered suspicious
The Warren Township Fire Department battled three fires within an hour and a mile of each other early Tuesday.
Judge tells young man he needed a beating
Associated Press DETROIT A young man who participated in a mob attack on a Detroit-area motorist
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Arrested man ordered five pizzas delivered to station CORBIN, Ky. Police
Prospects fade for resolution on crisis at southern border
Associated Press WASHINGTON Prospects for action on the nation’s border crisis faded Thursday as
Cavs willing to deal Wiggins for Love
Akron Beacon Journal The Cavaliers have relented and are willing to include Andrew Wiggins in a
Caimano earns trip to Senior Olympics
Caimano earns trip to Senior Olympics Louisville Rinaldo “Butch” Caimano of Boardman recently
Wise-Kenreigh wedding is set for August 2
The parents of Nicole Leigh Wise of Boardman are announcing her upcoming marriage to Noah Ray
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Ruse-Russo plans are set for August
Deborah Ruse of Youngstown and Dennis Ruse of Boardman are announcing the upcoming marriage of their
Austintown library hosts Baby Brilliant event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Like other area libraries, Austintown library hosts
Austintown Community Briefs
Hot rod show to be July 24 Woodlands at AustinWoods, located at 4780 Kirk Road in Austintown, is
Boardman library hosts family story time
On June 11, Boardman library hosted a family story time event for area residents. The event was part of the summer reading program and helps children’s early reading skills. The event had a Father’s Day theme.
Dobbins Elementary closes out school year with Wax Museum
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com A project to end the school year at Dobbins Elementary was
Katie Fekety, Ian Zeljak set July wedding
Katie Fekety and Ian Zeljak, both of Pulaski, Pa., are announcing their upcoming wedding. She is
Hilltop students honored at awards ceremony
Hilltop Elementary School had its annual Awards Assembly for first-, second- and third-grade students on June 5.
Wolfgangs mark 50th wedding anniversary
The Rev. and Mrs. William Wolfgang of Boardman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 14
Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts Father’s Day event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Following May’s successful event for Mother’s Day, the
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch basketball to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys’ basketball program will be hosting
Historical society to host Arby’s reunion
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting a reunion on July 24 of Arby’s corporate employees
DeChurches honor 60 years of their marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred DeChurch Sr. of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 25 at
More than 1,300 students graduate from YSU
More than 1,300 students graduated at Youngstown State University’s Spring Commencement in May.
Mad Science makes stop at Boardman library
The Mad Science organization made a stop June 19 at Boardman library with Kristina Kirkland and Carmen Copeland giving a science demonstration to a large group of parents and children.
Boardman boys relay team sets new record
The Boardman boys distance medley relay team recently set a new record and briefly earned the
Gina Muscatello | Richard Thomas
New Jerusalem Fellowship Church was the setting of the wedding of Gina M. Muscatello and Richard D.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news It’s spring sports season. Neighbors wants to be there every
Canfield takes on Boardman Swim Club
The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club recently competed against Boardman Swim club in a meet that was
Firestone defeats Canfield swimmers
The Firestone Area Swim team defeated the Canfield Swim and Tennis Club 315-185, which was
Military members honored at Scrappers game
At a recent Scrappers game, attendees remembered those that have served in the military. Staff from
Mad Science makes stop at Boardman library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Mad Science organization made a stop June 19 at
Canfield Community Briefs
Hot rod show to be July 24 Woodlands at AustinWoods, located at 4780 Kirk Road in Austintown, is
CBC Bat-a-Thon raises money for club
The Canfield Baseball Club had its inaugural Bat-a-Thon on May 31, with members of the baseball and softball teams participating to raise money for the club.
Mahoning Valley Historical society to host Arby’s reunion
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society is hosting a reunion on July 24 of Arby’s corporate employees
Poland Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Boardman sends two to OHSAA meet
The Boardman Boys track team sent two athletes to The OHSAA track and field championship meet at The
Boardman Park begins Adventure Day Camp
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com June 16 was a busy first day for the Adventure Day Camp at
Valley Legacy Awards kick off at SOV Poland
The motto of the Valley Legacy Awards is "A legacy is to be lived, not left."
Area students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 863 entries from area Mahoning county public, private and parochial schools
Poland Community Briefs
East High’s 50th reunion The 50th East High School reunion will take place on Aug. 30 at Mr.
Mad Science makes stop at Boardman library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Mad Science organization made a stop June 19 at
Relay for Life a success in Austintown
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For a full 24 hours, participants in the Relay For Life of
Area students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 863 entries from area Mahoning county public, private and parochial schools
Students win Green Team poster contest
Eight students out of 863 entries from area Mahoning county public, private and parochial schools
Austintown library hosts Gotta Move story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Most story times that area libraries host consist of a
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