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Colorado theater shooter gets life in prison
Colorado theater shooter James Holmes has been sentenced to life after a jury failed to agree on a death penalty.
14-year-old in Arkansas charged with killing grandparents
14-year-old in Arkansas charged with killing grandparents
Verizon will drop phone contracts, end discounted phones
Verizon will drop phone contracts, end discounted phones
Jurors reach decision on Colorado theater shooter's sentence
Jurors reach decision on Colorado theater shooter's sentence
Jackson Township playground closed until further notice
Jackson Township playground closed until further notice
A year after Michael Brown's death, Ferguson has changed
A year after Michael Brown's death, Ferguson has changed
49ers release linebacker Aldon Smith after arrest in California
49ers release linebacker Aldon Smith after arrest in California
No jail for former Pennsylvania officer in fatal car crash
No jail for former Pennsylvania officer in fatal car crash
Prosecutor comments in Ohio fatal traffic stop draw critics
Prosecutor comments in Ohio fatal traffic stop draw critics
Jameson Health System's inpatient health services gets extension until end of year
Jameson Health System's inpatient health services gets extension until end of year
In split with Obama, Sen. Chuck Schumer opposes Iran deal
In split with Obama, Sen. Chuck Schumer opposes Iran deal
Ohio AG's office extends road-salt settlement deadline
Ohio AG's office extends road-salt settlement deadline
Ohio denies permits for sanctuary that had exotic animals
Ohio denies permits for sanctuary that had exotic animals
Royal Oaks decor now cleaner, simpler and classier
Royal Oaks decor now cleaner, simpler and classier
Minnesota athletics head resigns over inappropriate texts
Minnesota athletics head resigns over inappropriate texts
Raccoon Road at U.S. Route 224 to reopen after widening Monday
Raccoon Road at U.S. Route 224 to reopen after widening Monday
Campbell man arraigned on aggravated-robbery charge
Campbell man arraigned on aggravated-robbery charge
Man who escaped Georgia prison in 1981 is arrested
Officials: Man who escaped from prison in 1981 is arrested
Traffic stop in Struthers results in arrest of Niles man
Traffic stop in Struthers results in arrest of Niles man
NHL star Kane under investigation for assault
Police confirm they’ve launched investigation against Kane
Garage sale set for Saturday
Garage sale set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., will host a
Mahoning County OVI Task Force sets up 2 sobriety checkpoints Saturday
Mahoning OVI sets up 2 sobriety checkpoints this weekend
US economy added 215,000 jobs in July; unemployment 5.3 pct.
US economy added 215,000 jobs in July; unemployment 5.3 pct.
Cleveland to appeal ’jock tax’ ruling to US Supreme Court
Cleveland to appeal ’jock tax’ ruling to US Supreme Court
Fed judge in Youngstown sentences Texas man involved in teen sex sting
Fed judge in Youngstown sentences Texas man involved in teen sex sting
Clubs for Kids Golf Classic benefits Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley
Clubs for Kids Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley
The Jacksons are coming to Powers Auditorium in October
The Jacksons are coming to Powers Auditorium
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for lunch at noon Wednesday at
OHSAA looks again at enrollment counts impacting divisions
OHSAA looks again at enrollment counts impacting divisions
Trump jolts first debate as rivals vie for attention
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com CLEVELAND There were sparks from the start, with billionaire
Boardman’s Greco again ready for a challenge
Cleveland Browns offensive lineman John Greco will have someone challenging him for his job during training camp.
Angels for animals hopes to build a veterinary clinic
Angels for animals hopes to build a veterinary clinic By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND
Jon Stewart bids farewell with Colbert, Springsteen
Associated Press NEW YORK Jon Stewart said goodbye to “The Daily Show” on Thursday, America’s
Teacher pleads guilty to having sex with students
Prosecutors recommend prison time; sentencing set for October
Canfield 10-11 team one win from a state title
3 pitchers combined to toss a four-hitter in a 9-2 victory
Ex-auditor Michael Sciortino trial date is Jan. 11, 2016
He is accused of illegally using county-owned computers and software more than 300 times
Daughter of area murder victim meets similar fate in California
A little more than 11 years after the murder of Deana Jenkins, 39, in her Clearwater Street Northwest home, the family has been rocked again with the apparent murder of Deana’s daughter, Desirae.
Police investigate allegations against Liberty day care
The Liberty Police Department has completed its investigation into a child-abuse complaint against the ABC Day Care and Learning Center, 227 E. Liberty St.
Mahoning MLK committee marks 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act
The act was signed into law Aug. 6, 1965
Steps taken toward new West Side library
Library trustees heard a proposal to demolish and replace the West Side library for $2.8 million on the same site.
New budget analyst, payroll director join county
Both new auditor’s office employees have substantial private business experience.
Youngstown is looking to change how its buildings are heated, cooled
A plan could include providing those services to downtown buildings
OSHP urges caution after fourth fatal accident in one week
A Beloit man died in a two-vehicle crash in Smith Township Wednesday
Two unspoken words trigger appeal
Police failed to say “search warrant” before breaking down an apartment door.
Spike TV’ show unveils new look for The Royal Oaks
The owners enter the Oaks Thursday night to see its makeover.
POLICE BLOTTER
July 29 Counterfeit: Six phony $50 bills were passed at Giant Eagle, 1201 Doral Drive. Criminal
Arson charges
Arson charges WARREN Boys 11 and 12 were charged with arson and breaking and entering Thursday
Drilling permits
Drilling permits YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued three horizontal-
Kabul truck bomb kills 7, wounds 400
Kabul truck bomb kills 7, wounds 400 KABUL, Afghanistan A bomb hidden in a truck exploded in
Streep finds her inner rocker
REVIEW ‘RICKI AND THE FLASH’ Credits: Directed by Jonathan Demme; cast includes Meryl Streep,
Working poor are a reality
Opinion: By Victor Tan Chen Newsday Amid all the controversy over the recent push in New York and
Superhero movie lacks imagination, edginess Fantastic? Hardly
REVIEW ‘FANTASTIC FOUR” Credits: Directed by Josh Trank; cast includes Miles Teller, Reg E.
Hotel group blasts sale of Orbitz to Expedia
Associated Press NEW YORK The hotel industry is objecting to the acquisition of Orbitz by one-
Nation’s jewels losing their luster
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords While Americans celebrate the 100th anniversary of our National
Canfield tax levy defeat could signal fall trouble
Editorial: The crushing defeat of a 0.5 percent income tax increase in a special election this week in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.57 -0.11 Avalon
hiroshima atomic bombing Japan marks 70th anniversary
Associated Press HIROSHIMA, Japan Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of
Rejection of income tax increase in Canfield sends strong message
Opinion: When people believe you’re trying to pull a fast one on them, they can get upset. And if they have
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Church of Jesus Christ, 185 N. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, free clothing,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Micah and Laura Zavadil, Canfield, girl, Aug. 5. Joseph
SPORTS digest
Youngstown Cene falls in Pony Palomino opener compton, calif. Youngstown Cene lost its Pony
birthdays
birthdays Actress Verna Bloom (“Animal House”) is 77. Humorist Garrison Keillor is 73. Singer B.J.
Cops: Heroin addicts responsible for West Side burglaries
One suspect in custody; police searching for man and woman
Poll: Few in US have received credit cards with embedded chip
Associated Press Even as an Oct. 1 deadline approaches to replace Americans’ out-of-date credit
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, August 7, the 219th day of 2015. There are 146 days left in the year.
Pa.’s attorney general charged in grand-jury leak
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Pennsylvania’s attorney general was charged Thursday with
METRO DIGEST || Man returns safe
Man returns safe BROOKFIELD A man who caused concern for his safety by driving away from his
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday. Carina M. Eno, 23,
Theater attacker may have planned explosion
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The disturbed homeless man who attacked a movie theater with a
Humbled Manziel vows ‘football is my life’
He said he’s found comfort in not being the center of attention.
oddly enough
oddly enough Uganda’s top court bans ‘bride price’ refund after divorce KAMPALA, Uganda
Boardman Community Briefs
Back-to-school The beginning of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner and Neighbors
Austintown Community Briefs
Back-to-school The beginning of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner and Neighbors
Krista Hamilton, Michael Gettan to wed Sept. 12
Krista Marie Hamilton and Michael Joseph Gettan, both of Newton Falls, are engaged, her parents are
Baders, family mark couple’s 50th anniversary
The children of Larry and Beverly (Vinkler) Bader of New Springfield honored their parents for their
Jenna Rowland, Greg Mallow are engaged
Jody and Jack Rowland of Johnston are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Lee
Round-DeSantis engagement is announced
Lisa DiLullo of Poland, Terry Round of Hubbard and Angela DeSantis of Hubbard are announcing the
Megan Roberts, David Culp to wed Sept. 12
Megan Roberts and David Culp, both of Lakewood, Ohio, are engaged and planning a Sept. 12 wedding,
POLICE BLOTTER | July 20
July 20 Theft: Trailers, log splitters and an electric push mower were stolen from outdoor
Parents, children love Little Listeners with Laura
Barnes and Noble hosted a weekly Little Listeners story time with Laura Frey on July 14.
Poland Community Briefs
Back-to-school The beginning of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner and Neighbors
Helene Gates, Carlos Martinez are engaged
Gary and Donna Gates of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Helene Gates, and
Family Fun Night: Fun for all generations
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Smith Corners United Methodist Church provided a fun-filled
Sensory Storytime Saturdays at the library
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On July 25 the Boardman library hosted a monthly Sensory
Bead crafts for rainy days
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Superheroes were created in perler bead crafts at the
Finding personal growth in the gardens
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts yoga classes with a
July 30
July 30 Arrest: While investigating a vehicular accident on Bedford Road, police charged 51-year-
Seventh annual Canfield Cardinal Classic takes place
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters hosted its seventh
Canfield Community Briefs
Back-to-school The beginning of the 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner and Neighbors
Puppet party at the Poland library
The Poland library kicked off Puppet Camp: Wacky World of Puppets on July 13.
Shepherd of the Valley hosts Men’s Social
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley of Poland hosted a Men’s Social on
Canfield Sports Briefs
CHS to host fundraiser The Canfield High School Meet the Team and Steak Fry fundraiser, provided
Poland Sports Briefs
Football tickets on sale The Poland High School Athletic Department has announced the start of
July 20
July 20 Warrant: Police arrested John Lumpkin, 62, of Norwood Avenue, Youngstown, on a Canfield
Math maniac performs super show
Math superhero and number doctor Paul Adams got everyone’s math senses tingling at the Superhero Math Show at the Austintown library on July 14.
Spiny steps out of history for the Summer Discovery Program
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Dr. Dino, from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, came
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