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Stories published July 28, 2014

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Doctor who contracted Ebola in grave condition

Doctor who contracted Ebola in grave condition


Man charged in teen’s 9-month disappearance

Man charged in teen’s 9-month disappearance


Rare storm at California beach hard to see coming

Rare storm at California beach hard to see coming


2 military satellites launched on Delta 4 rocket

2 military satellites launched on Delta 4 rocket


Jury in Ventura case to return Tuesday

Jury in Ventura case to return Tuesday


Commissioner pitches county sales taxes to Boardman

Commissioner pitches county sales taxes to Boardman


Judge tosses most serious charges in foiled plot

Judge tosses most serious charges in foiled plot


Boardman swears in new fire chief, credits departing chief

Boardman swears in new fire chief, credits departing chief


Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers

Judge Michael Levanas sided Monday with Sterling’s estranged wife in the case that arose after the 80-year-old billionaire was banned by the NBA for making offensive remarks about blacks.


Minor floods are increasing on US coasts

Minor floods are increasing on US coasts


US citizen accused of bribes extradited to Iraq

US citizen accused of bribes extradited to Iraq


Gas leak on Elm Road in Warren is being repaired

Gas leak on Elm Road in Warren is being repaired


Green Twp. firefighter's annual festival is Saturday

Green Twp. firefighter's annual festival is Saturday


Mahoning Dems seek judicial candidate

Mahoning Dems seek judicial candidate


Boys and Girls Club starts Great Futures Campaign on Thursday

Boys and Girls Club starts Great Futures Campaign on Thursday


Ohio won't investigate Cedar Point ride accident

Ohio won't investigate Cedar Point ride accident


South Side standoff ends peacefully

South Side standoff ends peacefully


Another meeting needed for Youngstown ward maps

Another meeting needed for Youngstown ward maps


Youngstown gets top spots in 2 national rankings

Youngstown ranked 10th for largest MSA


Medicare hospital fund to last 4 years longer

Medicare hospital fund to last 4 years longer


Woman faces charges after Saturday row in Austintown

Woman faces charges after Saturday row in Austintown


Thieves hit Boardman's Home Depot

Thieves hit Boardman's Home Depot


Austintown police seek Niles man who made threats at his workplace

Niles man accused of making threats at his workplace


City man faces weapons charge

City man faces weapons charge


New Castle School of Trades open house is Friday

New Castle School of Trades open house is Friday


John Dellick trial underway in Youngstown court

John Dellick trial underway in Youngstown court


Bristolville man killed in single-vehicle accident

Bristolville man killed in single-vehicle accident


Youngstown police investigating South Side homicide

Youngstown police investigating South Side homicide


Ohio plane crash victim was company CEO

Ohio plane crash victim was company CEO


Dollar Tree buying Family Dollar for $8.5B

Dollar Tree buying Family Dollar for $8.5B


Israeli strikes on Gaza, rocket fire, break lull

Israeli strikes on Gaza, rocket fire, break lull


Bumper crop of Ohio corn drives down prices

Bumper crop of Ohio corn drives down prices


WORTH A LOOK

BOOK SALES Salem Public Library will sell used books from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at St. Paul


Foundation will host 5K race


St. Vitus Church plans festival

St. Vitus Church plans festival NEW CASTLE, PA. St. Vitus Church will have a festival beginning


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Concussions in female athletes need more attention

Concussions in female athletes need more attention

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Music is the main event monthly at Stambaugh

The monthly concert series is called Bands at the Baugh

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Weather hampers Sunfest

Adults and kids take part in sand-sculpture competition during annual park festival

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Ray, Pikunas shine in stormy Greatest Golfer junior final

Donavan Ray, Jacinta Pikunas, Jared Wilson and Jenna Vivo score victories Sunday.

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Local teams advance at FOD

By CURTIS PULLIAM cpulliam@vindy.com BOARDMAN Kylie Ciccolelli had a simple approach to


PRO GOLF | Weekend tournaments

SENIOR BRITISH OPEN BRIDGEND, WALES Bernhard Langer ran away with the Senior British Open for


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Struthers to wrap up yearslong project addressing erosion in backyards

When Gary and Joanne Kalbasky moved into their Judith Lane home 38 years ago, the creek in their backyard was small and unobtrusive, stretching barely a foot wide.

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Glaciers capture first NABF World Series title

Dion Felger threw a complete-game six-hitter, allowing just one run as the Glaciers defeated Creekside Fitness, 8-1.


COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR Schedule of events

The 2014 Columbiana County Fair runs through Sunday at the county fairgrounds, 225 Lee Ave., Lisbon.


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Police get new guns

The Glocks are lighter than the old Sig Sauers, the police chief says.

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Schools increasing use of athletic trainers to curb concussions

Schools increasing use of athletic trainers to curb concussions


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Fight of a lifetime

The 45-year-old believes he has suffered more than 50 concussions throughout his boxing career.

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Wheaton’s injury-plagued rookie season just memory

Markus Wheaton realizes the pressure is there, but he doesn’t mind.


Bulked-up Mingo looks for bigger, better season with Browns

Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo is banking on bigger being better after a rookie year that started fast and then sort of fizzled.


Santana’s power surge continues in Tribe victory

Carlos Santana hit two more home runs, giving him six in six games.


Gordon wins record fifth Brickyard 400

Jeff Gordon celebrated as if he was 23 years old again.


MLB ROUNDUP Sunday’s games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 3, Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. David Ortiz hit a three-run homer, and


Harrison’s four hits power Bucs

Josh Harrison had four hits, including a tiebreaking homer, to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies, 7-5, on Sunday.


State College power surge overwhelms Scrappers

The Spikes used three two-run homers to beat the Scrappers, 8-5, in front of 2,099 weather-weary fans at Eastwood Field.


California lightning hits 14; 1 man dies

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A coroner’s official says a 20-year-old man has died after


By GREG GULAS

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS The PONY Baseball Colt-15 Zone double-elimination


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Woman posted selfies in stolen dress, ends up arrested WEST FRANKFORT, Ill.


Fighting intensifies near MH17 disaster site

Associated Press DONETSK, UKRAINE Ukrainian armed forces mounted a major onslaught against pro-


No injuries reported in Boardman house fire

No injuries reported in Boardman house fire BOARDMAN There were no injuries in a house fire


2014 Scholarships Mahoning County

The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on


Group restoring plane that flew Lake Erie Islands

Associated Press PORT CLINTON, Ohio A northern Ohio group restoring a Ford Tri-Motor plane to


Police find men asleep in car with guns

Driver said he bought guns because someone is trying to kill him


YSU cheerleader battles back-to-back concussions

YSU cheerleader battles back-to-back concussions


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Smith, 26, of 5569 Hoagland Blackstub


INSIDE

INSIDE Team strategy needed to keep youth athletes safe. A10 Female athletes are more likely to


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Franklin slams server’s D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO Aretha Franklin


Scrap-tire collection planned in Howland

Scrap-tire collection planned in Howland howland The township will have a scrap-tire curbside


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board, PR Committee Meeting,


Serbian picnic brings together families

Barbecue dishes fuel church's biggest fundraiser


Islamic militants destroy historic mosque in Iraq

Associated Press BAGHDAD Militants from the Islamic State group blew up a mosque and shrine


Big Hurt, Torre lead exceptional HOF class

Big Hurt, Torre lead exceptional HOF class COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. Frank Thomas choked back tears, Joe


Years Ago

Today is Monday, July 28, the 209th day of 2014. There are 156 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jason and Sarah Catania, Niles, girl, July 26. Brian and


Israel, Hamas seek gains in Gaza war

Associated Press GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP Israel and Hamas are holding out for bigger gains in the


Sides exchange fire, despite pre-holiday truce pledges

Associated Press GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP Israel and Hamas launched new attacks Sunday in the


House, Senate chairmen reach a tentative deal on VA reform

Associated Press WASHINGTON The chairmen of the House and Senate Veterans Affairs committees


2 killed in plane crash in NW Ohio

Associated Press FINDLAY, Ohio Authorities in northwest Ohio say that two people were killed in


The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city, includes the average ticket


IN SOCIETY

IN SOCIETY Worth A Look covers book sales, craft shows, festival/fairs, sales, special events and


record reviews

LEE BAINS III & THE GLORY FIRES Album: “Deconstructed” (Sub Pop) Grade: B Alabama-born


Movie masters stay sharp

Associated Press Visiting a retired Frank Capra at his Sierra Nevada hideaway, Clint Eastwood was


Build team strategy to lessen concussion dangers to US youth

Editorial: Just a few short weeks from now, football players for high schools across the Mahoning Valley will


Family of 5 killed in Maine; gun is found

Family of 5 killed in Maine; gun is found SACO, MAINE A family of five, including three children


High court showdown looms large

Opinion: WASHINGTON Don’t be so sure the Supreme Court is going to save Obamacare. Again. The question is