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More rain in the Mahoning Valley’s forecast
Portions of the area, particularly in Trumbull County, have already been flooded
Stories published June 17, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Shooting reported at church in Charleston, South Carolina
Shooting reported at church in Charleston, South Carolina
Canfield officials to use social media, other outlets to raise awareness of Aug. 4 income tax increase vote
Canfield officials to use social media, other outlets to raise awareness of Aug. 4 income tax increase vote
Youngstown finalizing agreement to have area Air Force reservists demolish 11 vacant structures
Youngstown finalizing agreement to have area Air Force reservists demolish 11 vacant structures
Commission split over outsourcing Niles tax collection
Commission split over outsourcing Niles tax collection
Downtown Youngstown business owners object to the city closing West Federal Street for festivals
Downtown Youngstown business owners object to the city closing West Federal Street for festivals
Stephen Stohla is Youngstown schools interim superintendent
Stephen Stohla is Youngstown schools interim superintendent
Youngstown police investigate gunfire on the South Side
Youngstown police investigate gunfire on the South Side
YSU trustees approve $177 million fiscal-year 2016 operating budget
YSU trustees approve $177 million fiscal-year 2016 operating budget
YSU approves leasing university property to Columbus business for student housing
YSU committee approves leasing university property to Columbus business for student housing
Budget change eliminates union rights for Ohio care workers
Budget change eliminates union rights for Ohio care workers
Town pays $650,000 to family of woman, 89, shot by police
Town pays $650,000 to family of woman, 89, shot by police
Youngstown man faces multiple charges related to impaired driving
Youngstown man faces multiple charges related to impaired driving
US Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for bipartisan bill to maintain nation's roads, bridges
US Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for bipartisan bill to maintain nation's roads, bridges
2 boys rescue young children from burning home in Florida
2 boys rescue young children from burning home in Florida
Panel OKs ban on Ohio abortions relating to Down syndrome
Panel OKs ban on Ohio abortions relating to Down syndrome
Proposed legislation would expand concealed weapons in Ohio
Proposed legislation would expand concealed weapons in Ohio
Cafaro Foundation donates $50K for Brookfield stadium renovation
Cafaro Foundation donates $50K for Brookfield stadium renovation
Campbell police investigating threatening FB messages
Campbell police investigating threatening FB messages
Port authority narrows search for new executive director
Port authority narrows search for new executive director
2 men face charges after incident outside Liberty Walmart
2 men face charged after incident outside Liberty Walmart
Youngstown woman gets probation on animal-cruelty charge
Youngstown woman gets probation on animal-cruelty charge
Dealing with Loss is program topic for First Friday Club
‘Dealing with Loss” is program topic for First Friday Club
Mahoning County health board committee meets Monday afternoon
Mahoning County health board committee meets Monday afternoon
Brown presses against closure of Youngstown postal facility
Brown presses against closure of Youngstown postal facility
Limited number of seats released for Blondie concert
Limited number of seats released for Blondie concert
Judge declares mistrial in Brown case for third time
Judge declares mistrial in Brown case for third time
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren, will have its 66th annual
Date is corrected for Campbell class
Date is corrected for Campbell class LOWELLVILLE Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954
Say "Cheeseburger"
Say ‘Cheeseburger’ Submit your photo from the Battle of the Burgers to burgerguyz@hotmail.com for
First family of Spanish wine
First family of Spanish wine The Torres family history dates back to the 1700s, and they remain
Trial date for ex-Mahoning County auditor is Aug. 3
He’s accused of 25 felonies related to illegally using government-owned computers and software
Top-selling rockers experiment on new album Re-imagining Imagine Dragons
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Imagine Dragons bassist Ben McKee said the last time his
Frack tax won't be part of Ohio spending plan
The severance-tax issue would be put before a new Ohio 2020 Tax Policy Study Commission
Halestorm is coming to Packard Music Hall
Staff report WARREN Halestorm will come to Packard Music Hall on Sept. 29 for an 8:30 p.m.
RECORD REVIEWS
James Taylor Album: “Before This World” Grade: A In more than four decades, James Taylor has
More rain in the Mahoning Valley’s forecast
Portions of the area, particularly in Trumbull County, have already been flooded
Human origins exhibit coming to Valley
Staff report ANDOVER Andover Public Library has been chosen as one of 19 public libraries in the
Cards probed for hacking Astros database
Subpoenas have been issued to members of the St. Louis front office
Ohio Lottery sued over $11.1 million jackpot ticket
A Beloit man seeks to bar the Ohio Lottery Commission from paying or voiding the winning ticket he says someone surreptitiously commandeered from him.
world cup roundup | Tuesday’s other matches
Australia 1, Sweden 1 EDMONTON, ALBERTA Lisa De Vanna’s early goal was enough for Australia to
Bauer, power lead Indians over Cubs
Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer and an RBI double, Trevor Bauer pitched seven innings of four-hit ball.
McIlroy favored at Chambers Bay
Rory McIlroy didn’t fare so well the last time he played links golf.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man dismissed from jury duty for wearing prisoner costume ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. A
Italiano named smartest player in college football
Italiano named smartest player in college football Kent State safety, and Canfield High School
Gipson reports, but unable to practice
Gipson said that had this been the regular season, he would have been on the field.
around the horn Tuesday night’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Cardinals 3, Twins 2 ST. LOUIS St. Louis extended its winning streak to five by
Curry, fellow Warriors just too much for LeBron
A half century of misery in Cleveland drags on. LeBron James just didn’t have enough help.
DUMP CAKE
DUMP CAKE by noel Jenkins 1can cherry pie filling 115 1/2 ounce can of pineapple chunks with
YOLO Grille and Taproom: Familiar flavors with a spin
YOLO in Austintown features a blended menu of delicious dishes.
Wambach’s goal wins it for USA
Abby Wambach is used to scoring with her head. She’s not sure how she got her latest goal.
Dog’s day: Fiji takes home gold
The four year-old, Czechoslovakian-bred Belgium Malinois took gold medals in three events.
major league baseball standings, boxscores and leaders
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Tampa Bay3630.545— New York3430.5311
college world series | Tuesday’s games
Vanderbilt 1, TCU 0 OMAHA, NEB. Zander Wiel’s home run leading off the seventh inning broke up
Mission, politics to chart future of Valley air base
Editorial: There are two factors that will come into play as the future of the 62-year-old Air Force Reserve
‘Micro-aggression’ can produce macro dangers
Opinion: On Saturday, I was impressed with Hillary Clinton. On Sunday, I was disappointed. Something tells me
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: “I certainly don’t stay out of the sun. I also don’t ... put on blackface as a performance.”
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your
The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.”
Opinion: The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.” Professors at the
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Survivor’s Remorse”: Sharp entourage
Scholarship event
Scholarship event YOUNGSTOWN The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s annual
Dietary directive
Associated Press WASHINGTON Popular foods such as pie crusts, frostings and microwave popcorn
Al-Qaida leader killed in US strike
Associated Press CAIRO A U.S. airstrike has killed Al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader, who commanded its
Ohio leaders seek to block special-interest ballot issues
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The heads of the Ohio House and Senate say they’ll move
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday WIB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs Center Mahoning County, 141
Trump enters 2016 presidential race
Associated Press NEW YORK The Donald is running for president — for real this time. Real-
Valley’s housing market looked positive in May
Local housing market data for May 2015 shows improvements from last May in the Mahoning Valley.
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Billionaire hotel mogul Kirk Kerkorian dies LAS VEGAS Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian,
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate says he’s ‘not traveling the most conventional road’ to the seat
Also says he’s ‘not a known entity around the state’
Warren Steel Holdings investor says company is in ‘serious peril’
Vadim Shulman from Monaco says fellow investors conspired to reduce the value of his shares in the company.
Poland Village Council moves forward with road levy resolution
Poland Village Council moves forward with road levy resolution
Woman injured
Woman injured WEST FARMINGTON A Bristolville woman was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth
Resume, interview seminar in Struthers
Resume, interview seminar in Struthers STRUTHERS Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 67 McClure
Pittsburgh guests see positive energy in Youngstown
Representatives from New Sun Rising, a program for social innovators based in Pittsburgh, found a lot of positive energy in Youngstown.
6 killed in Calif. balcony collapse
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. A 21st-birthday party thrown by a group of visiting Irish
Boardman teacher pleads guilty to OVI; school district supports him
Boardman Superintendent: "He will continue with the district for the 2015 to 2016 school year"
State, local officials gather to break ground on I-80 project
Six miles of road from Austintown to Girard to be widened by July 2018
Hubbard Purchases new police cruiser, moves to resurface roads
Hubbard adds marked car to police fleet, plans for road resurfacing
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Historic tax credit freeze lifted, developers relieved
The Ohio Senate stripped the budget of a proposal to freeze historic preservation tax credits.
Self-identifying
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rachel Dolezal, born to white parents, self-identifies as black – a
Security failures paved the way for hack
Associated Press WASHINGTON The agency that allowed hackers linked to China to steal private
Morton still perfect as Bucs blank Sox
Charlie Morton (5-0) struck out three and walked just one to lower his ERA to 1.62.