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ALTHOUGH LOW ON FORBES’ 2015 LIST . . . YSU RANKS AMONG THE BEST
YSU ranks 649 on a list of 650 “Top Collges” in the country
Stories published July 30, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Stemming summer learning loss at Youngstown Freedom School
Stemming summer learning loss at Youngstown Freedom School
Bridge project at Western Reserve and I-680 stays on schedule
Bridge project at Western Reserve and I-680 stays on schedule
Trumbull board to hear protest regarding hopeful’s candidacy
Trumbull board to hear protest regarding hopeful’s candidacy
Struthers school board puts renewal levy on November ballot
Struthers school board puts renewal levy on November ballot
UPDATE | OSHP says all lanes of Interstate 76 eastbound in Milton Township are open
OSHP says all lanes of Interstate 76 eastbound in Milton Township are open
UPDATE | One lane of I-76 now open after fatal accident
One lane of i-76 now open after fatal accident
Ohio State suspends Bosa, Marshall, 2 others for opener
Ohio State suspends Bosa, Marshall, 2 others for opener
Mill Creek Park lake tests show E. coli counts have dropped
Mill Creek Park lake tests show E. coli count have dropped
BREAKING NEWS | 1 person, 3 horses killed in I-76 crash in Milton Township
BREAKING NEWS | 1 person, 3 horses killed in i-76 crash in Milton Township
Judge rejects lowering bond of man accused in 2002 murder
Judge rejects lowering bond of man accused in 2002 murder
Power restored to several thousand after short outage
Power restored to several thousand after short outage
Police probe many cigarette thefts at Austintown Walmart
Police probe many cigarette thefts at Austintown Walmart
Commissioners OK road closing for water supply project
Commissioners OK road closing for water supply project
Insulation doesn't insulate man from getting arrested for drugs
Insulation doesn't insulate man from getting arrested for drugs
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Jason and Kelly (Snyder) Cline of Wellington, Fla., are announcing the birth of their second
Packard museum plans a trunk sale
Packard museum plans a trunk sale WARREN The National Packard Museum, 1899 Mahoning Ave. NW, has
Police, paramedics assist homeless man pistol whipped under bridge
Police, paramedics assist homeless man pistol whipped under bridge
Poll: Kasic picks up points but still trails Trump
Poll: Kasic picks up points but still trails Trump
Health board begins testing Lake Newport for E. coli
A health board technician on Wednesday collected nine water samples
Poland 9-10 girls state their case
On Saturday in Tallmadge, Poland and three other teams begin a quest for this year’s state championship trophy.
Man arraigned in retaliation case; gets permission to attend brother's funeral
Has bond set at $35,000
Greater Youngstown Italian Fest continues tradition FOOD, FUN & A STREET SERENADE
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest continues
A stream of songs from James Taylor
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK James Taylor is OK with the booming streaming music
ALTHOUGH LOW ON FORBES’ 2015 LIST . . . YSU RANKS AMONG THE BEST
YSU ranks 649 on a list of 650 “Top Collges” in the country
City schools band hits high notes
The Youngstown Schools Citywide Marching Band prepares for the school year
Poland school board approves resolution to put bond issue and levy on ballot
Funds would go toward construction and maintenance of new school
‘Oliver!’ closes season at Salem theater
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater will close its season with “Oliver!,” running for
Oakhill defendants will get a Sept. 21 hearing on the supposed withholding of secretly-recorded tapes
Prosecutors insist all of the tapes are in the hands of defense attorneys
Pettine: Browns will use lack of respect as motivation
The first step comes today as the Browns hold their first training camp practice.
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 7:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Saltire Energy Paul Lawler MatchPlay. 7:55 a.m. (FS1)
sNFL roundup
MINNESOTA VIKINGS Peterson back on field after hiatus MANKATO, MINN. Adrian Peterson burst
Surging Pirates finish sweep of Twins
Andrew McCutchen hit a home run and turned an RBI single into race around the bases.
Poland’s 11-12 girls bow out against Iowa
Poland finished 3-3 in the Central Region Tournament in Indianapolis.
PONY Palomino teams hoping to get to California by way of Struthers
For the first time, the local Class B League will field a team in the PONY Palomino East Zone Tournament, which begins at 3 p.m. today at Bob Cene Park.
Red-hot Roth Brothers team set to begin play in N.C. today
The winner will advance to next week’s COLT 16-U World Series, which will be held in Lafayette, Ind.
oddly enough
oddly enough Ohio State coach Meyer, mascot celebrated in butter at fair COLUMBUS Winning
Yellowed petunias?
Yellowed petunias? The wet weather, and some other issues, have left some petunias looking sad.
BLUE MOON NIGHT HIKE
BLUE MOON NIGHT HIKE When: 8:30 p.m. Friday What: This evening marks the second full moon, also
Lots of grubs?
Lots of grubs? Due to the excessive moisture this summer, we are predicting this may be a banner
Probe of pot petitions begins
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s elections chief named a special investigator Wednesday to
Tips for the care and robust growth of ... PERENNIALS
By LINDA C. DOLAK OSU Master Gardener Volunteer What do we do with perennials? Do we deadhead,
Brady takes fight to social media, court
The lawsuit argues that the NFL made up its rules as it went along and misapplied the ones that were already on the books.
Martavis Bryant eyeing bigger role for Steelers
Martavis Bryant added 20 pounds of muscle over the spring, most of it in his well-tattooed biceps.
Ohio reports first 2 cases of West Nile virus
Staff report COLUMBUS Ohio’s first two human cases of West Nile virus in 2015 have been reported
Kluber, home runs power Tribe in rout of KC
The Indians found the perfect way to avoid a winless homestand.
A few reasons why hydrangeas wilt
Q. Last fall I planted four hydrangeas on the south side of my house. It is somewhat shady, but
Sick plants?
Sick plants? Some shrubs and perennials look rather sick after six weeks of rain. The problem is
Woman pleads guilty to child endangering, to be sentenced later
Kayla Liller, 21, pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of child endangering for causing injuries to her boyfriend’s daughter
Feds accuse Philly rep of corruption
Feds accuse Philly rep of corruption PHILADELPHIA U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah paid off an illegal $1
Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Bank, Warren YWCA among awardees
Twenty-two nonprofit organizations receive money
Warren killer to serve at least four more years
Christopher W. Daniel, who has served 26 years for a 1988 attack on an elderly Warren couple, will serve at least four more years in prison.
Daniel named Librarian of the Year
Heidi Daniel, director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, has been named Librarian of the Year by the Ohio Library Council.
Streets closed
Streets closed YOUNGSTOWN Several downtown streets are closed because of the Greater Youngstown
Holmes’ mother gives emotional testimony
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. James Holmes’ mother insisted Wednesday she would “have been
congress
congress Highway bill The House voted Wednesday to shore up federal aid for highway and transit
Pittsburgh man convicted of sexual imposition
James Callozzo served as pastor of a Youngstown church
Missing person
Missing person WARREN The Warren Police Department has issued a missing persons bulletin for
Frantic 911 caller: Dispatcher had no reason to hang up
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. A 911 caller said Wednesday she was panicked about a friend
Two Trumbull hostage-takers gets additional 7 years in prison
Kevin T. Johns of Cincinnati and Richard Ware of Warren participated in a 2014 hostage-taking at the county jail
FOUNDATION GRANTS Recipients The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley today announced grants totaling $113,000 to 22 nonprofit organizations in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. These
$5,000, Junior Achievement of the Mahoning Valley, Student programs (Kennedy Family Fund). $5,000,
Removal of church sign shows loss of free speech
Opinion: Removal of church sign shows loss of free speech The recent article in The Vindicator, “Church’s
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, July 30, the 211th day of 2015. There are 154 days left in the year.
Carter: Successful Iran nuke deal better than military strike
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Wednesday that the U.S. armed
Judge refuses plea request; man gets sentenced on 16 felonies
Sentence is almost five years in prison
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS/DANCERS “Cinderella,SDRq Penn-Ohio Dance Center production of Prokofiev’s
Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-3232
Boxcar Lounge, 534 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-747-3232 Sat: Guilty Pleasures, 8 p.m. Sun:
Valley beer industry worth about $110 million
New economic study shows direct economic impact of the beer industry across the nation
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Liberty Township trustees, noon, administration hearing room, 1315 Church Hill-
Hanni disciplinary hearing set
Atty. Heidi A. Hanni missed four office appointments and two court hearings, complaint alleges.
malaysia airlines crash US official: Debris in photo belongs to 777
Associated Press WASHINGTON Air-safety investigators have a “high degree of confidence” that
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Cory and Starla Adams, Wellsville, girl, July 28. Paige
birthdays
birthdays Blues musician Buddy Guy is 79. Movie director Peter Bogdanovich is 76. Singer Paul Anka
Downtown art gallery to open in October
The Soap Gallery will open at former Purple Cat location in the fall
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.46 .05 Avalon
Desperate migrants rush Channel tunnel
Associated Press CALAIS, France The young Afghan has tried every single day for three months to
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (PG-13) With the IMF disbanded, secret agent
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
“Extreme I Do’s” (10 p.m., TLC): Before you plan a fairy tale wedding, remember
“Extreme I Do’s” (10 p.m., TLC): Before you plan a fairy tale wedding, remember that those stories
Allegiant reports profitable 2Q earnings
Airline reports a 64.5 percent increase in operating income
Facing up to her critics
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday The latest controversy over women in the military has focused on the
Gutting school libraries shortchanges all students
Editorial: Are public school libraries fast becoming the neglected and mistreated bastard children of our
University cop indicted on murder charge in shooting
Associated Press CINCINNATI A University of Cincinnati officer who shot a motorist during a
Control of the border is the key
Opinion: People who entered the United States illegally may be called “undocumented” in politically correct
Today
Today Fairs, Festivals St. Patrick’s Parish Festival, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Patrick Church of
Huntington: Cost of school keeps rising
Huntington: Cost of school keeps rising COLUMBUS Parents with three children in elementary,