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Fight of a lifetime
The 45-year-old believes he has suffered more than 50 concussions throughout his boxing career.
Stories published July 28, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Commissioner pitches county sales taxes to Boardman
Commissioner pitches county sales taxes to Boardman
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.
Green Twp. firefighter's annual festival is Saturday
Green Twp. firefighter's annual festival is Saturday
Boys and Girls Club starts Great Futures Campaign on Thursday
Boys and Girls Club starts Great Futures Campaign on Thursday
Woman faces charges after Saturday row in Austintown
Woman faces charges after Saturday row in Austintown
Austintown police seek Niles man who made threats at his workplace
Niles man accused of making threats at his workplace
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
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
St. Vitus Church plans festival
St. Vitus Church plans festival NEW CASTLE, PA. St. Vitus Church will have a festival beginning
Concussions in female athletes need more attention
Concussions in female athletes need more attention
Music is the main event monthly at Stambaugh
The monthly concert series is called Bands at the Baugh
Weather hampers Sunfest
Adults and kids take part in sand-sculpture competition during annual park festival
Ray, Pikunas shine in stormy Greatest Golfer junior final
Donavan Ray, Jacinta Pikunas, Jared Wilson and Jenna Vivo score victories Sunday.
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
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.
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.
Police get new guns
The Glocks are lighter than the old Sig Sauers, the police chief says.
Schools increasing use of athletic trainers to curb concussions
Schools increasing use of athletic trainers to curb concussions
Fight of a lifetime
The 45-year-old believes he has suffered more than 50 concussions throughout his boxing career.
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.
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
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,
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
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