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Gov. John Kasich says he’ll prove the detractors wrong and be elected president
Kasich said he’d bring his heartland sensibilities and big ideas to the national stage
Stories published July 22, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Greatest Golfer juniors championship tees for Sunday
The 2015 championship for the Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors competition will take place Sunday at 1 p.m. at Avalon Lakes Golf and Country Club.
13-year-old Grove City boy seriously injured in car mishap
13-year-old Grove City boy seriously injured in car mishap
Pa. man arraigned on charges of rape and sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl
Pa. man arraigned on charges of rape and sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl
Girard High School to offer American Sign Language
Girard High School to offer American Sign Language
Youngstown council members won’t fight the mayor’s policy
Youngstown council members won’t fight the mayor’s policy
Coitsville Fire Department gets federal funding for tanker truck
Coitsville Fire Department gets federal funding for tanker truck
Former aide to state Sen. Capri Cafaro under investigation for theft
Former aide to state Sen. Capri Cafaro under investigation for theft
Former Niles income-tax investigator gets 6 months in prison
Former Niles income-tax investigator gets 6 months in prison
Alabama man sentenced to four years in prison for sex with girl
Alabama man sentenced to four years in prison for sex with girl
Official: Dozens of federal charges for accused S.C. shooter
Official: Dozens of federal charges for accused shooter
Benefit concert to fight cystic fibrosis is Friday and Saturday
Benefit concert is Friday and Saturday
North Canton man charged with theft from Boardman supermarket
North Canton man charged with theft from Boardman supermarket
Hubbard man gets prison term on domestic-violence charge
Hubbard man gets prison term on domestic-violence charge
Man arrested, charged in triple homicide at Cleveland home
Man arrested, charged in triple homicide at Cleveland home
Boardman schools drug-testing of athletes, drivers began today
Boardman schools drug-testing of athletes, drivers began today
Beaver Township Parks Department hosts food drive Aug. 1
Beaver Township Parks Department hosts food drive Aug. 1
Ohio man pleads not guilty to recording fatal accident scene
Ohio man pleads not guilty to recording fatal accident scene
Youngstown mayor seeks to fill vacancy on civil service commission board
Youngstown mayor seeks to fill vacancy on civil service commission board
UPDATE | Feds end prosecution of Barry Bonds without conviction
Feds end prosecution of Barry Bonds without conviction
Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for event
Downtown Youngstown street closed Thursday for event
Man sentenced to 6 months for Ohio funeral procession death
Man sentenced to 6 months for Ohio funeral procession death
Abundant Life Fellowship sets distribution of school supplies, clothing and produce
Abundant Life Fellowship sets distribution of school supplies, clothing and produce
Woman sentenced to 50 days in jail for chain-reaction crash in Warren
Woman sentenced to 50 days in jail for chain-reaction crash in Warren
Streets closed for Mount Carmel Festival in Youngstown
Streets closed for Mount Carmel Festival in Youngstown
Construction underway on natural gas plant in eastern Ohio
Construction underway on natural gas plant in eastern Ohio
Alleged Cleveland gang leader sentenced to 3 years in prison
Alleged Cleveland gang leader sentenced to 3 years in prison
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY VFW Col. Louis J. Campbell Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Church will sponsor health fair
Church will sponsor health fair YOUNGSTOWN Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive,
Tribute to Women event honors Judge Carol Robb
The Ohio Federation of Republican Women recently honored Judge Carol Robb in Columbus.
Brewers top Tribe in Garza’s return
Matt Garza pitched six shutout innings in his return from the disabled list.
Feds drop their case against Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds emerged victorious Tuesday when federal prosecutors dropped what was left of their criminal case against the career home runs leader.
Royals rally to beat Cole, Pirates
Jarrod Dyson hit a two-run single in the eighth inning to lead Kansas City.
Scrappers rally to beat Yanks in series opener
The Scrappers (12-18) have won three of their last four games.
Mahoning County Board of Elections Director optimistic for 15 percent voter turnout in Canfield special election
County board cutting Canfield precincts from 10 to 8 to save city about $4K in special election cost
Gov. John Kasich says he’ll prove the detractors wrong and be elected president
Kasich said he’d bring his heartland sensibilities and big ideas to the national stage
TIF established for Hollywood Gaming won't benefit Austintown schools
TIF will assist with water, sewer and road projects in Austintown and racino corridor
Pair get year in jail for Firestone Mansion arson, Old Mill vandalism
Both say were on drugs at time of both incidents
Next stop for the Burger Guyz
Next stop for the Burger Guyz The guys received a hot tip that the 4 Star Diner in Cortland is
Taking a break
Taking a break Mike and Mark are taking next month off from their Signature Dish feature, but they
New mash-ups and recipes your family will love Peanut Butter Perfection
Family Features From classic recipes passed down through generations to new creations you wouldn’t
Personalize party treats
Family Features From “just-because” gatherings to birthday blowouts and major holidays, you’ll
Cow reported stolen
Cow reported stolen AUSTINTOWN A cow weighing about 1,800 pounds was stolen from a township
Gun-firing drone sparks probe
Gun-firing drone sparks probe CLINTON, Conn. An 18-year-old Connecticut man may be in trouble
Boardman begins drug testing athletes
The policy, which at first was voluntary for that group of students, will expand this year to become voluntary for extracurricular groups such as student council.
Charged after standoff
Charged after standoff WARREN Timothy Miller, 48, the man who barricaded himself in his house at
Walker OKs guns for Wisconsin guard
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Republican Gov. Scott Walker issued an executive order Tuesday
Federal appeals court overturns some Blagojevich Senate-seat convictions
Associated Press CHICAGO A federal appeals court Tuesday overturned some of the most-sensational
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2015. There are 162 days left in the year.
HEROIN INDICTMENTS | Who they are A Mahoning County grand jury secretly indicted more than 30 people Thursday on charges of being involved in a ring that sold heroin, and police began rounding them up
Michael Cain, aka “Dough,” 37, Cherry Hill Avenue. Raymond Wright, 36, Kendis Circle. Terrence
English Center awarded grant
International Institute Fund awards grants to English Center and three other organizations
Trumbull prosecutor releases video of shootout that killed Niles man in 2013
Surveillance videos from two cameras provide some good clues as to how the Oct. 26, 2013, shooting death of Richard Rollison IV unfolded.
Product malfunction led to Ohio fireworks mishap
Associated Press WESTLAKE, Ohio The state fire marshal says an apparent product malfunction led
World mayors at Vatican urge action to stop climate change
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Mayors from around the world declared Tuesday that climate change
Hubbard library collecting school supplies
All patrons who donate will be able to have any accrued fines on their Hubbard library account waived as follows: donating three packaged items will waive up to $5 in fines; donating five items will waive up to $10.
YDC supporters urge Kasich to keep facility open
The Austintown facility is scheduled to close by mid-2017
Youngstown Air Reserve Station reservists will demolish 12 empty houses
The structures are around Taft Elementary School on Youngstown’s South Side
RTI shareholders approve acquisition
Shareholders of RTI International Metals Inc. approved the acquisition by leading metals company
Valley unemployment rate drops to 5.9 percent in June
The Mahoning Valley unemployment rate continues to remain below the 2014 rate in June
Hall China assesses damage from fire
Hall China assesses damage from fire EAST LIVERPOOL Hall China Co., 1 Anna St., a century-old
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Local School board, special meeting for strategic planning, 2 p.m.,
Canfield 11-12 team headed to state tournament in Painesville
Canfield boasts as many as eight pitchers on this year’s state tournament team.
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actor Orson Bean (“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”) is 87. Actress Louise Fletcher is 81.
E.L. Doctorow, ‘Ragtime’ author, dies in NY at 84
Associated Press NEW YORK Writer E.L. Doctorow, who wryly reimagined the American experience in
UAB to resume playing football in 2017
UAB to resume playing football in 2017 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. UAB football can take the field again in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.20 -0.24 Avalon
Manufacturing training center inches closer to fruition
A new manufacturing training center planned for the city would help address the skills gap
For most of a generation, Democrats have divided into two broad camps on economic policy. There are
Opinion: For most of a generation, Democrats have divided into two broad camps on economic policy. There are
At Brewtus, authenticity is on tap
A craft beer brewery in Sharon offers authentic ales.
Despite storm damage, Campbell Memorial High School football will play under the lights
The board of education passed a resolution to repair stadium damage from a May thunderstorm.
Youngstown commission will wait a month to reconsider licensing downtown parking lots and garages
Officials with parking facilities objected to the proposal
Taylor Swift leads nominees with 9
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Taylor Swift’s star-studded “Bad Blood” music video
Mill Creek MetroParks looking to fill three open positions
The park leadership will hire two department directors and a park planner
Correction
Opinion: J. Michael Thompson is no longer president of the Mahoning County Bar Association. George Millich
Airlines push for biofuels to meet emissions goals
Associated Press NEW YORK The number of global fliers is expected to more than double in the
Canfield city residents to vote on Aug. 4 ballot measure for half-percent income tax increase
City enacted 1 percent income tax in 1972; half-percent would bring in additional $1.5 million
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephanie Ellsworth and Rocky Angiuli, Canfield, girl,
Schiavoni calls for state superintendent’s removal
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni believes it’s an issue of trust
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Half-percent income tax on Aug. 4 ballot. 6,066 registered city voters 2012
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway 10 to
Police video shows traffic stop escalating when woman balks
Associated Press HEMPSTEAD, Texas A police dashboard video released Tuesday shows that a Texas
State Rep. Sean O’Brien will run next year for the Ohio Senate
Ex-state Rep. Tom Letson is also seeking the seat in next year’s Democratic primary
Tennessee shooting spree calls for vigilance, patience
Editorial: A deranged gunman’s deadly attack on two U.S. military facilities in Chattanooga, Tenn., last week
Home savings reports $4.1 million earned in 2Q
Youngstown-based Home Savings & Loan Co. reported earnings of $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2015
Television miniseries released on DVD this week include:
Television miniseries released on DVD this week include: v “The Fire Next Time”: “Parenthood”
oddly enough
oddly enough California woman offers home as prize in dessert contest ANTIOCH, Calif. A