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Stories published August 13, 2015
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Redskins rally to beat Browns in preseason opener
McCown throws TD, Manziel scores in Browns’ loss to Redskins
Man killed by Cedar Point coaster this evening
A coroner says a man is dead after he entered a restricted area looking for a lost cell phone at Cedar Point and was hit by a roller coaster.
Traffic stop shooting leads to change in Ohio front license plate bill
Traffic stop shooting leads to front license plate bill
Husted rules against fracking ban charter amendments
Husted rules against fracking ban charter amendments
Ohio judge pleads guilty to charges in assault on his wife
Ohio judge pleads guilty to charges in assault on his wife
YSU to make $420K from Pitt game after OSU cancellation
YSU to make $420K from Pitt game after OSU cancellation.
Ohio board OKs drug price relief proposal as single issue
Ohio board OKs ’drug price relief’ proposal as single issue
Third week test results show higher levels of E. coli in Mill Creek, Lake Newport
Week-three test results show higher levels of E. coli in Mill Creek, Lake Newport
Ohio AG: Crowded GOP presidential field could keep party from claiming the White House
Ohio AG: Crowded GOP presidential field could keep party from claiming the White House
Struthers City Schools open enrollment period ends Friday
Struthers City Schools open enrollment period ends Friday
Woman receives slight injuries after single-car accident on I-80 in Austintown
Woman receives slight injuries after single-car accident on I-80 in Austintown
UN official: Ebola epidemic could be defeated by end of 2015
UN official: Ebola epidemic could be defeated by end of 2015
Colorado Court: Baker who refused to make wedding cake for gay couple can't cite beliefs
Court: Baker who refused to make wedding cake for gay couple can't cite beliefs
Connecticut court bars execution of 11 death row inmates
Connecticut court bars execution of 11 death row inmates
2 jumbo phones from Samsung ahead of expected new iPhone
2 jumbo phones from Samsung ahead of expected new iPhone
FAA: Pilot reports of drone sightings more than double
FAA: Pilot reports of drone sightings more than double
Hubbard Township police arrest man on drug charges
Hubbard Township police arrest man on drug charges
Ohio prisons chief calls for compassion toward wrongdoers
Ohio prisons chief calls for compassion toward wrongdoers
Coroner IDs older couple killed in I-76 truck collision
Coroner IDs older couple killed in I-76 truck collision
Death toll rises to 50 in massive blasts at Chinese port
Death toll rises to 50 in massive blasts at Chinese port
Commissioners OK start on plans for new dog shelter
Commissioners OK start on plans for new dog shelter
Youngstown man cited for OVI after drive-thru incident
Youngstown man cited for OVI after drive-thru incident
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Nick and Christine (Rovnak) Dean of Lake Milton are announcing the birth of their third daughter,
Calvin family reunion changed to new date
Calvin family reunion changed to new date salem The Calvin family reunion, which was to take
At the breaking point: Do you know the signs?
Life often is hectic and hard. Get help if you're near the breaking point.
Western Ohio counties get federal disaster area tag
Western Ohio counties get federal disaster area tag
Canfield City seeks outside funding sources for two projects
Canfield City seeks outside funding sources for two projects
Route 11 traffic delays today, Friday and next week
There will be periods of stopped traffic for bridge work in Canfield between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. today and Friday and again Monday and Tuesday.
Drive Sober campaign starts Aug. 21
Trumbull County Safe Communities, in coordination with the Trumbull County OVI Task Force, Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, announces this year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, which will take place from Aug. 21 through Sept. 7.
Youngstown Plan violates Sunshine Law, lawmakers say
State reps. Michele Lepore-Hagan and Teresa Fedor believe Youngstown Plan committee violates open meetings law
Salters stays hot in Scrappers’ victory
To suggest that Daniel Salters is having a pretty solid August would be an understatement.
Despite guilty plea, outgoing state rep Gerberry can keep campaign account
He has $46,691 in the fund as of June 30
YSU evaluating kicking candidates
Youngstown State’s biggest weakness entering training camp was its special teams.
Browns rookie Danny Shelton figures to make a huge impact
Shelton has been impressive since training camp opened.
Austintown girls basketball coach arrested on child porn charges
School district surprised by arrest of coach hired in November
Healthy Shazier eager to get back on field for Pittsburgh
The Steelers liked Shazier’s blazing 4.4 speed and sideline-to-sideline playmaking abilities.
Panel upholds suspension of operations at Trumbull County injection well
Panel upholds suspension of operations at Trumbull County injection well
Obstruction of justice charge against Youngstown lawyers dismissed
A federal judge has sustained in part and denied in part an acquittal motion by two Youngstown lawyers.
SPORTS DIGEST || Cavaliers open season at Chicago Oct. 27
The Cavaliers will open the season at the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 27 and play at the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Christmas, the league announced Wednesday in releasing the schedules for all 30 teams.
PABSTOLUTELY 8
IF YOU GO What: Pabstolutely 8 Where: 924 Oak St., Youngstown When: Noon to midnight Saturday
At 82, Willie Nelson is on the road again
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Country music legend Willie Nelson may be the ripe old
Beerfest returns to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beerfest returns to Covelli Centre on Saturday, with 18 breweries
Coinmonster to close out festival
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Considering Pabstolutely 8 is named after a workingman’s
Potential candidate for Warren law director cites irrelevant questions about residency
Atty. Jeffrey Goodman is representing himself against complaints that his campaign petitions for Warren law director were misleading
Canadian man charged in July 31 fatal turnpike crash
The state patrol continues investigating two other fatal crashes.
Trumbull elections board seeking second director in 7 months
Jodi Fiorenzo Dibble resigned for health reasons
Giveaway prepares children for school
Scores of children and their parents lined up for a book bag and school supply giveaway.
Sidewalks to be installed on Neff, Hilltop and Montridge near Hilltop Elementary
ODOT to fund project 100 percent, up to $500,000
Poland trustees seek grant money for sidewalks
If the township gets grant money, it would have to pay 20 percent of the project cost.
Switch to chips will protect customers, merchants
Al Adi, owner of Downtown Circle, has been processing chip cards for months at his downtown Youngstown convenience store.
Entering flower show at fair is easy
Q. Can anyone enter the flower show at the Canfield Fair? Sandy from Boardman A. Yes! I bet you
Is Bush on right track?
Opinion: By Ramesh Ponnuru Bloomberg View “I think we need to lift our spirits and have high, lofty
Splintered Taliban offer Afghanistan, West hope
Editorial: The withdrawal of all U.S. combat troops from Afghanistan last December means the United States no
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Odd suckers: Octopus species that’s weirdly social, romantic WASHINGTON The
Free plant exchange
Free plant exchange Now is the perfect time to divide spring blooming perennials and share the
‘OITNB’ actress drops a spoiler, maybe
‘OITNB’ actress drops a spoiler, maybe NEW YORK Laura Prepon’s giving away the cliffhanger from
Reading the history of Mill Creek Park and the controversy over the original construction of the
Opinion: Reading the history of Mill Creek Park and the controversy over the original construction of the
Plant Exchange
Plant Exchange When: Saturday, 10 a.m. What: Join us to trade plants, pots, garden tools and
The impact of too much water on plants
By David Sprague OSU master gardener volunteer The forecast called for rain, and more rain. In
No easy formula for best time to book airline tickets
Associated Press Travelers dream of the perfect trick to find the cheapest airfare every time,
Brown lawn?
Brown lawn? Amazing how we changed from wet to dry. No, the lawn is not dead – just dormant. You
2Deep Entertainment opens new location
2Deep Entertainment opens new location BOARDMAN A new 2Deep Entertainment location has opened at
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Inmate is executed for killing policeman
Inmate is executed for killing policeman HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS Texas inmate Daniel Lee Lopez got his
“Complications” (9 p.m., USA): The show wraps up a compelling first season with, well,
“Complications” (9 p.m., USA): The show wraps up a compelling first season with, well, more
Schools of hard knocks – literally
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In the 1960s, I attended the University of North Texas. It was a
Rust Belt Revival set for Sunday at B&O
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Artists of the Rust Belt is teaming up with the Roadhounds Car Club
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Following June, 7 p.m.
Keystone XL federal review drags for years
Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal review of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from
Kraft Heinz to cut 2,500 jobs
Associated Press NEW YORK Kraft Heinz says it is cutting about 2,500 jobs as part of its plan to
Seacrest hosts late-night Olympics
Associated Press NEW YORK Ryan Seacrest will host NBC’s late-night coverage during the 2016
High finance sets stage for conflicts
Tribune News Service BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. In “Billions,” kings clash. In the new Showtime
Salazar handcuffs N.Y. as Indians win again
It was another game, another quality effort from an Indians starting pitcher.
Center to host annual 5K, relay
Center to host annual 5K, relay CANFIELD Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center will host the third
Isabelle Demers to present organ concert at Stambaugh Auditorium
She is earning reputation as a virtuosic organist.
Spanish heritage festival set this weekend
The fifth annual event will feature music, dancing and food.
METRO DIGEST || Businesswoman threatened
Business threatened YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating after a truck was found set on fire
Woman, on the run for nine years, gets probation for low level felony
Warrant was issued in 2006 when she failed to appear for sentencing
‘Supergirl’ is a bright light for CBS
Tribune News Service BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. It’s a fairly dismal fall season on broadcast TV,
Our rainy June + hot, humid July & August = Mosquitoes GALORE
By Bill Snyder Mahoning master gardener volunteer With all of the rain that we experienced in
‘The Lion Guard’ roars onto Disney
Tribune News Service The circle of life continues. “The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar,” a TV
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Opera Western Reserve’s “The Elixir of Love,SDRq Stambaugh Auditorium Grand
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Straight Outta Compton (R) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Th. noon; Fri.-Sun. 1, 4:15,
‘Night of Sketchy Comedy’ set by Rust Belt Theater
Shows are planned this weekend and Aug. 21 and 22
Spend $10 on local foods
Spend $10 on local foods Ohio Local Foods Week runs through Saturday. We challenge you to spend
‘A NIGHT OF SKETCHY COMEDY’
‘A NIGHT OF SKETCHY COMEDY’ Rust Belt to stage eight outrageous one-act plays. C2
Jimmy Carter reveals he has cancer
Associated Press ATLANTA Former President Jimmy Carter, who at age 90 still travels the world
Pot issue qualifies for Ohio ballot
ResponsibleOhio got more than 320,000 verified signatures to get the marijuana-legalization amendment on the November ballot
Clean Energy Future is a step closer to building a new natural gas-fired power plant in Lordstown
Proposed $800 million, 800-megawatt facility, to be constructed on 17 acres along State Route 45 in the Lordstown Industrial Park
Email troubles persisting for Clinton
Associated Press WASHINGTON Try as she might to focus on the policies she wants to enact if
Explosions in China leave at least 17 dead
Associated Press TIANJIN, CHINA Huge explosions in a warehouse district sent up massive
Audit finds problem with Trumbull Transit reimbursements, orders $518 repayment
John Moliterno, executive director of the Western Reserve Port Authority, repaid $518 to the Trumbull County Transit Board for alcohol and other expenses
Report: Most prison killers violent
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Most prison killers in Ohio were already serving time for violent
Molina’s triple helps Cardinals top Pirates again
The anticipated marquee pitching matchup between Michael Wacha (14-4) and Gerrit Cole (14-6) didn’t live up to expectations
McIlroy’s return signals big battle with Spieth
Rory McIlroy faces a different set of questions from the last time he played, and he had answers for most of them.
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