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YPD shows off new traffic cameras

Drivers to get warnings until Aug. 15

Sat. at 12:00 a.m.

Stories published July 25, 2015

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

Aqua Pennsylvania water conservation request still in effect

Aqua Pennsylvania water conservation request still in effect

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  • July 25, 2015 9:04 p.m.

Youngstown Playhouse and family remember Bentley Lenhoff

Youngstown Playhouse and family remember Bentley Lenhoff

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  • July 25, 2015 8:19 p.m.

Passengers awed by Nickel Plate Road No. 765 steam-powered locomotive

Passengers awed by Nickel Plate Road No. 765 steam-powered locomotive

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  • July 25, 2015 7:29 p.m.

Miss Lemonis, Mr. Meehan set Oct. wedding

LOWELLVILLE Leah Clair Lemonis and Bryan James Meehan are engaged, their parents are announcing.

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Maray Tenney, Carl Ballerstein are engaged

Maray Schira Tenney and Carl Michael Alan Ballerstein, both of East Liverpool, are engaged, their

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  • July 25, 2015 6:44 p.m.
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Miss Sjodin, Mr. Hancharenko plan Oct. rites

The parents of Emily E. Sjodin and Martin T. Hancharenko Jr., both of Minnetonka, Minn., are

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  • July 25, 2015 6:43 p.m.
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Molly Mann, Marcus Corlew are engaged

YOUNGSTOWN Raymond and Nancy Mann of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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  • July 25, 2015 6:42 p.m.
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Courtney Vitullo, Tyler Tully date set for Sept. 18

MCDONALD Anthony and Frances Vitullo of McDonald are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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  • July 25, 2015 6:40 p.m.
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Brittany Hephner, Nicholas Lucarell plan marriage

The parents of Brittany Hephner and Nicholas Lucarell, both of Pittsburgh, are announcing their

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  • July 25, 2015 6:39 p.m.
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Ashley Smith, Michael Sheffield to marry Sept. 12

CANFIELD Ralph and Deborah Smith of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of

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  • July 25, 2015 6:38 p.m.
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SOCIETY DIGEST || Craft for August will be bird feeders

Craft for August will be bird feeders SALEM Make whimsical bird feeders for our feathered

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  • July 25, 2015 6:21 p.m.

Health secretary announces $100M in substance abuse money

Health secretary announces $100M in substance abuse money

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  • July 25, 2015 5:47 p.m.

Pittsburgh incline to close for $3.5 million reconstruction

Pittsburgh incline to close for $3.5 million reconstruction

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  • July 25, 2015 5:45 p.m.

Authorities: Missing 4-year-old boy’s body found in lake

Authorities: Missing 4-year-old boy’s body found in lake

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  • July 25, 2015 5:43 p.m.

Park friends discuss what to do to save lakes

Park friends discuss what to do to save lakes

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  • July 25, 2015 4:35 p.m.

Ohio zoo presses charges against man who petted cougars

Ohio zoo presses charges against man who petted cougars

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  • July 25, 2015 4:04 p.m.

‘Step Up to Vote’ program planned by MLK Planning Committee

‘Step Up to Vote’ program planned by MLK Planning Committee

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  • July 25, 2015 3:59 p.m.

Several indicted for heroin ring last week have significant record

Several indicted for heroin ring last week have significant record

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  • July 25, 2015 3:57 p.m.

Community event featuring adoptable pets, food vendors, demonstrations

Community event featuring adoptable pets, food vendors, demonstrations

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  • July 25, 2015 3:51 p.m.

Project that will stop sewage discharges into park will cause disruptions

Project that will stop sewage discharges into park will cause disruptions

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  • July 25, 2015 3:37 p.m.

Wick Park neighborhood properties get a facelift

Wick Park neighborhood properties get a facelift

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  • July 25, 2015 3:33 p.m.

Broncos’ Wolfe to miss four games

The Beaver Local product will be suspended four games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances.

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

USOC questions Massachusetts governor

The U.S. Olympic Committee wants to know where the governor of Massachusetts stands on the Boston Olympics.

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Bucs beat up on Nationals’ Scherzer

Max Scherzer came within a grazed elbow of a perfect game the last time he faced the Pirates.

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Douglas on schedule for a golden return

Gabby Douglas is over the skepticism surrounding a “comeback” she insists isn’t a comeback at all.

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Fireworks on Tour between Froome, Nibali

Showing bristle beneath his mild manners, the British rider angrily tore into Vincenzo Nibali, calling him “unsportsmanlike.”

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Mill Creek MetroParks debuts new merchandise featuring park logo

The merchandise is part of a long-term marketing iniative


Lakes are part of park’s historic essence, official says

Mill Creek Park’s lakes were designed into the park in its early days.

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Ohio court records: Remains of fetus likely discarded

The suit was filed by a Youngstown woman

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Inspiring Minds concludes program with awards

Inspiring Minds expanded into Youngstown this summer and offers educational and academic programming


‘Paper Towns’ is a modest teen drama

By TODD McCARTHY The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES Based on an earlier teen fave novel by

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  • July 25, 2015 12:05 a.m.

Tutor gets eight years in prison for felonious assault

Tells judge he could not have inflicted injuries on student


While vacationing in New Mexico recently, I observed some chipmunks at the top of Sandia Peak in

While vacationing in New Mexico recently, I observed some chipmunks at the top of Sandia Peak in


Goihl helps Scrappers ride out Cyclones

Jack Goihl was a 28th-round pick in the June draft.

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Boardman Little League honored with award

Little League Baseball and Softball honored Boardman with the Carl E. Stotz Little League Community Award.

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Astro Falcons win in NABF World Series

Astro Falcons win in NABF World Series KNOXVILLE, TENN. Vince Armeni had four hits and Michael

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Kluber again gets no support from Tribe

Corey Kluber was all alone. It’s been that way all season.

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

New rules at Brickyard a ‘drag’

NASCAR switched to a high-drag setup for Indianapolis, where passing has always been difficult.

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Roth Brothers stays unbeaten in NABF World Series

Tournament pickups Mike Boswell, Jake Smith pay dividends.

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Steelers to see change at camp

The Pittsburgh Steelers will check into the tidy dorms at Saint Vincent College for the 50th consecutive summer today.

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Indians to unveil Larry Doby statue today

Larry Doby broke the color barrier in the AL on July 5, 1947, just months after Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

When the pros come to town

All who fish understand most anglers’ lips are sealed when it comes to revealing their secret hot


He has been in organization executive leadership roles for 18 years

Youngstown market has increased admissions and facilities

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Cancer patient picnic hosted for patients of Canfield clinic

Patients enjoy free meal, get to know clinic employees

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los angeles Police kill man with gun on busy street

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A man with a gun was fatally shot by Los Angeles police Friday in

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Break-in probed

Break-in probed BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a reported case of breaking and

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Garrett and Meagan Frank, Youngstown, girl, July 23.

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Calif. AG to review video targeting Planned Parenthood

Calif. AG to review video targeting Planned Parenthood SACRAMENTO, Calif. California Attorney

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Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,

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vacation bible schools at area churches

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: The 17th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival, celebrating Italian

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Austintown police arrest Salem man on drug charge

Austintown police arrest Salem man on drug charge


Activists accused by FBI of releasing 5,740 farm mink

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Two animal-rights activists have been charged with terrorizing

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

birthdays

birthdays Actress Barbara Harris is 80. Singer-guitarist Bruce Woodley of The Seekers is 73.

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NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS WWE cuts ties with Hogan amid report that he used slurs STAMFORD, Conn. World

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Federal civil lawsuit dismissed

The former interim CSB director wasn’t properly served with the complaint, judge rules.

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Hard-hitting ‘Southpaw’ Gyllenhaal is a champ

REVIEW ‘SOUTHPAW’ Grade: B Cast: Jake Gyllenhall, 50 Cent, Rachel McAdams Rating: R

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sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:

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Christian concert

Christian concert YOUNGSTOWN Spanish Evangelical Church, 369 Keystone Ave., wil host Latinfest

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Kutlick announces recent transactions

Kutlick Realty LLC announced several recent transactions including eateries, businesses and development the Mahoning Valley

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OEPA investigates oil spill near Shenango River

Rusted crude oil storage container was the cause

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Fiat Chrysler to recall 1.4M vehicles to prevent hacking

Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 1.4 million cars and trucks in the

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Alcoa completes acquisition of RTI

Signs were changed at RTI’s plant on Warren Avenue after its merger with lightweight metals company

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DeWine to speak

DeWine to speak warren Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will be the featured speaker during a

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.89 0.09 Avalon

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW Youngstown Symphony Orchestra has a new concertmaster.

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Internships to be offered to students

State Community Connectors grant awarded for students in Youngstown, Campbell and six Columbiana County school districts.


The Ohio Supreme Court grant a temporary stay requested by a retired businessman and a company in the Oakhill criminal-corruption case

What is being shielded isn’t clear because the filings were done in secret


Tourists worried about fires cancel Glacier trips

Associated Press HELENA, Mont. Hotels and campgrounds in Glacier National Park are flooded with

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

First Friday Club

First Friday Club boardman The Rev. Dr. George Coyne will be the featured speaker when the First

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Run-off frustrates Girard residents, but responsibility for fixing it is under dispute

The Ohio Department of Transportation says it does not have the authority to solve the problem

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Greece’s road to economic recovery will be long and hard; public unrest rises

Editorial: Greece is a country where the shelf life of the prime minister and other political leaders is

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Breast-cancer screening benefits are limited; false alarms loom

Opinion: By H. GILBERT WELCH Los Angeles Times If you haven’t gotten this message already, you should

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  • July 25, 2015 midnight

Friends of Fido = pound pup pals

Friends of Fido volunteers walk dogs at the Mahoning County Dog Pound and pay for their medical care


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, July 25, the 206th day of 2015. There are 159 days left in the year.

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Theater shooter bought gun legally, police say

Associated Press LAFAYETTE, La. A man who lost his family, home and businesses as he spent

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New inquiry into Clinton emails fuels questions

Associated Press WASHINGTON A new letter by intelligence investigators to the Justice

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A bid to reform politics

Opinion: COLUMBUS State Sens. Frank LaRose, R-Copley, and Tom Sawyer, D-Akron, have been down this road

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival celebrates Italian heritage

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival celebrates Italian heritage

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Jury rules for defense in murder case

Found not guilty of murder, two counts of felonious assault

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YPD shows off new traffic cameras

Drivers to get warnings until Aug. 15

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Zion Lutheran hosts riders bicycling for a cause

An Across America Team is on a cross-country trek.

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel festival, 5-11 p.m.: Gianni Monti will

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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JULY 25, 2015: Dylan Ingram of Boardman mows the grass outside of an abandoned home on Park Avenue Saturday morning during a YSU Wick Park neighborhood clean up. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JULY 25, 2015: Dylan Derthick (right) of Newton Falls and Alec Marsili (right) of Alliance work to remove overgrown weeds outside of an abandoned home on Park Avenue Saturday morning during a YSU Wick Park neighborhood clean up. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JULY 25, 2015: Chynna Thompson of Hubbard tosses small pieces of debris in to a garbage bag outside of an abandoned home on Park Avenue Saturday morning during a YSU Wick Park neighborhood clean up. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JULY 25, 2015: Nick Diloreto of East Liverpool nails a board to the doorframe of an abandoned home on Park Avenue Saturday morning during a YSU Wick Park neighborhood clean up. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JULY 25, 2015: Catherine Cooper of Campbell works at removing overgrown weeds outside of an abandoned home on Park Avenue Saturday morning during a YSU Wick Park neighborhood clean up. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - JULY 25, 2015: Allison Davis gives the opening remarks during a Save the Lakes event Saturday afternoon at Mill Creek Park. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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