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Stories published August 6, 2016
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Eddie joins NFL's elite
Mahoning Valley football fans had plenty to savor during Saturday’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony.
US discloses conditions for lethal drone strikes overseas
US discloses conditions for lethal drone strikes overseas
Man charged with killing wife in Ohio extradited from Canada
Man charged with killing wife in Ohio extradited from Canada
Ohio charter school sponsors: New evaluations may go too far
Ohio charter school sponsors: New evaluations may go too far
Death penalty to be sought in beating death of elderly man
Death penalty to be sought in beating death of elderly man
Just a burp: Intriguing hints of physics particle evaporate
Just a burp: Intriguing hints of physics particle evaporate
Chicago police chief, protesters at odds over body cameras
Chicago police chief, protesters at odds over body cameras
Ohio theme park trying to scare up some seasonal workers
Ohio theme park trying to scare up some seasonal workers
Ohio issues new guidelines for eating fish from state waters
Ohio issues new guidelines for eating fish from state waters
Unique kind of delight
Animals provide warmth and fascination to assisted living residents Victoria House Assisted
Nominations are open for March of Dimes leadership award
Nominations are open for March of Dimes leadership award YOUNGSTOWN The March of Dimes of
Yankees slam Tribe behind Castro
Associated Press New York Starlin Castro hit a third-inning grand slam off Josh Tomlin that gave
X-ray uncovers portrait behind famed painting
Associated Press SYDNEY A powerful X-ray technique has unveiled a hidden portrait beneath a
Record Reviews
The Dead Daisies Album: “Make Some Noise” Grade: A For those who want their rock ‘n’ rollers
Museum of Industrial History opens in former Pa. steel mill
By KRISTEN DE GROOT Associated Press A long-delayed industrial museum in a shuttered
Paul Anka is coming to Powers Auditorium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Singer-songwriter Paul Anka will come to Powers Auditorium on Oct. 12
For DeBartolo, Hall of Fame enshrinement is ‘dream come true’
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANTON Eddie DeBartolo’s NFL journey comes full circle
Big sales-tax revenue loss projected
The sales-tax revenue loss for Ohio counties and transit authorities is expected to start next July.
Zika funding should go to local communities
State Rep. John Boccieri says Zika money should go to local communities
Youngstown still a big part of Eddie DeBartolo
You can take a guy out of Youngstown, but you can’t take the Youngstown out of the guy.
Knightline ousted from PONY World Series
Knightline Embroidery suffered an early exit from the Pony Palomino World Series after a 9-0 defeat at the hands of San Jose, Calif.
Rodriguez’s walk-off HR lifts Pirates over Reds
Sean Rodriguez stepped to the plate looking to be aggressive.
Heart condition ends Hill’s football career
The Pitt signee was found to have a pre-existing heart condition during a preseason exam.
Drug-abuse charges
Drug-abuse charges BOARDMAN A township man faces four drug-abuse charges after his arrest
Juvenile hummingbirds began leaving their nests about two weeks ago, so activity at my nectar
Juvenile hummingbirds began leaving their nests about two weeks ago, so activity at my nectar
Trump strains to fix GOP split
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Paul Ryan late Friday,
OLYMPIC ROUNDUP FRIDAY’s RECAPS
Opening ceremony Soccer great Pele skips pageantry RIO DE JANEIRO Pele did not attend
YMCA art director searching for clues on late Struthers artist
Work of late local artist now on display at Davis Family YMCA
YSU offense trying to catch up with veteran defense
The offense is tasked with doing so against an “advanced” defense, according to YSU defensive coordinator Carl Pelini.
Today is Saturday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2016. There are 147 days left in the year.
Opinion: Today is Saturday, Aug. 6, the 219th day of 2016. There are 147 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
oddly enough
oddly enough Jail finds drugs in children’s drawings SOMERVILLE, N.J. A woman is accused of
Tale of 2 campaign rallies
Opinion: Let me tell you about two presidential appearances I covered over the past week – not to pick sides
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Rust Belt Revival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Vintage cars, hot rods and
CEO works six weeks without a paycheck
The state is sending Krish Mohip’s pay to the district quarterly, but he hasn’t been paid yet
First Federated Church group visits with refugees in Toledo
The group took first aid, home and school supplies.
Enjoy game, but don’t go crazy over Pokemon GO
Editorial: Few can dispute that PokeMon GO, the downloadable mobile app game of search and destroy, has
Olympics are a timely distraction
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau Thank God for the Summer Olympics. They have never come
A reasoned view of TPP
Opinion: Bloomberg View: In his robust defense this week of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, President Barack
At 92, pepper-growing itch persists
Opinion: My neighboring and not so endearing deer have effectively ended my 6-foot pepper plant reign as the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Adele: Credit card was declined at H&M SAN JOSE, Calif. Adele may be one of pop
Dawdling with drones and playing with programming
Canfield High School hosted a week-long robotics camp for middle school students
News shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced. NBC’s “Meet the
Soda strike: Teen faces charges for reportedly throwing pop at girlfriend’s co-worker
The soda then exploded.
Ursuline lineman Marx commits to attend U.S. Naval Academy
The two-way tackle’s commitment is as solid as his 6-foot-1, 290-pound frame.
US jobs report shows improvements
Associated Press WASHINGTON Years of steady job gains finally have begun to benefit a wider
Donate wheelchairs
Donate wheelchairs columbiana Donations of used wheelchairs are being sought by Wheels for the
Black Lives Matter protesters block roads in British cities
Associated Press LONDON Activists linked to the U.S.-based group Black Lives Matter blocked a
African-American Male Wellness Walk is Aug. 20
Opinion: The event begins at 7 a.m. in the Covelli Centre parking lot, 229 E. Front St.
Video shows Chicago police shooting at car
Associated Press CHICAGO Video released Friday shows Chicago police firing repeatedly at a
Delphi union fighting layoff announcement
Union officials are working to fight layoffs from hitting the Delphi plant where 672 work.
Woman arraigned after overdosing on heroin in emergency room
Police said she used her glasses to help mix the drug
CEO Mohip sets meeting schedule for students, parents
The first meeting is Monday at Discovery Program at Kirkmere
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Apprenticeship grants available YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Oh-Penn Manufacturing Apprenticeship
Feds search union boss’s properties
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Federal agents spread out across the city Friday to search
Alone or with somebody
I like going fishing solo, and I like fishing with a friend. Yes, that pretty much covers all the
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What’s the best part about going to
Caturday Night Fever
I had planned to take Jabba the Cat to the vet last week, but Jabba had other plans. Specifically,
Feast of Assumption annual celebration
Feast of Assumption annual celebration CAMPBELL LaSocieta DiSanta Lucia Cultural Society at
2016 Youth Day
2016 Youth Day The Portage Summit Field and Stream Club, 8504 state Route 224, Deerfield Township,
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Friday’s other Pro golf results
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, CONN. Daniel Berger says he’s healthy again and hoping to
Farve wonders if he belongs in Hall
Asked if he ever imagined himself wearing a gold jacket in Canton, Brett Favre quickly responded: “Absolutely not.”
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 66 in the second round of the Travelers Championship at TPC
Brazil greets world to open Games
Rio de Janiero jubilantly welcomed the world Friday to the first Olympic Games in South America.
SPORTS digest
Warren JFK girls capture Bishop’s Cup Youngstown Warren JFK’s girls golf team opened the season