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Ledecky breaks her own world record

Ledecky breaks her own world record


Hall of Fame game canceled

Concerns about poor field conditions led to the decision to call off the game.


NASCAR: Hamlin wins at Watkins Glen

It’s the first road course win of Hamlin’s Sprint Cup career.


Free tickets available for 2016 Skeggs Lecture by Anderson Cooper

The CNN newsman will lecture Sept. 24 at Stambaugh Auditorium


Looking back on Hillary Clinton's Russia relations shows mixed bag of results

Analysts say she suffered her worst defeat in peace talks with Russia over Syria


Trump to outline growth-based economic plan in Detroit this week

Meanwhile, critics suggest the Republican nominee could lose Ohio and Arizona in the general election


Pirates lose to Reds, 7-3

Pirates lose to Reds, 7-3


Thousands admire classic planes, cars at Wings n wheels in Howland today

About 100 planes and more than 750 cars were on display


Obama opens up about his strengths, weaknesses in golf

He plans several rounds of play during his two week vacation in Martha's Vineyard


Cincinnati police shoot and kill robbery suspect early today

It was the third fatal shooting by that city's police force this year


Gov. Kasich's quandary: He can't support Clinton or Trump

He believes the Republican nominee's divisiveness could cost him Ohio


Yankees edge Indians

Yankees edge Indians


Mahoning Valley's first STEM academy to open this month

It is housed in the Mahoning Career and Technical Center.


A-Rod calling it quits

Last game will be Friday


Furyk shoots record 58

Furyk shoots record 58


Zarlengas mark 50th anniversary at surprise party

CANFIELD A surprise 50th anniversary party took place on June 25 at Michael Alberini’s Restaurant

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Bryans mark 60th anniversary with cruise

PINELLAS PARK, FLA. Mr. and Mrs. James Bryan of Pinellas Park, Fla., marked their 60th anniversary

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Mikoviches celebrate 66 years together

AUSTINTOWN John Mikovich and Doris Napolitan Mikovich of Austintown celebrated their 66th

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Miss Straub and Mr. Szczepinski plan wedding

CANFIELD Edward and Michele Straub of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Moore-Rodriguez ceremony planned in early autumn

YOUNGSTOWN Mathew and Maureen Moore of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Brittany Quinn, Adam Robb to marry June 17

The parents of Brittany N. Quinn and Adam D. Robb, both of Kingsland, Ga., are announcing their

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Hannah Banks, Jacob Short will marry

YOUNGSTOWN Robert and Rita Banks of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Rich-Mueller wedding date set in November

William and Lori Bagnola of Canfield and Joseph and Nancy Rich of Leetonia are announcing the

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Jennifer Niles, Jeremy Cavender to marry Sept. 17

Jennifer Niles and Jeremy Cavender, both of Austintown, are engaged and planning to marry Sept. 17.

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Lindsay Buchenic | Joel Kaufman

DUBLIN, OHIO Lindsay Buchenic became the wife of Joel Kaufman on June 4. The 5:30 p.m. ceremony

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Bethanne Gorski | Stan Niziolek

YOUNGSTOWN Bethanne Gorski became the wife of Stan J. Niziolek on June 2 at a 6 p.m. ceremony at

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BOOKS DIGEST

Library to offer book discussion group LEETONIA Leetonia Community Public Library, 181 Walnut


GARDEN CLUBS

THURSDAY Sweetbriar will meet for its annual picnic. Hostess is Sandy Mitchell. Garden club news


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY William Z. Pallay

HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY William Z. Pallay HONOREE Residence: Poland Date of birth: Aug. 4, 1921,


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


Rebecca Gregory | Dr. Karthik Vijayan

GIRARD Rebecca Christine Gregory of Cleveland and Dr. Karthik Vijayan of Youngstown exchanged

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SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on


HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Louise Guttridge-Schwartz

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Louise Guttridge-Schwartz HONOREE Residence: Poland Date of birth:

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Eddie’s Youngstown friends along for a memorable ride in Canton

Over the years, Eddie DeBartolo’s classmates at Cardinal Mooney have enjoyed some memorable NFL experiences.


DeBartolo, fellow inductees relish Canton celebration

Eddie DeBartolo Jr. became Mahoning County’s first inductee, delivering a nearly 30-minute speech on why family matters in football.


DeBartolo humbled, honored by NFL HOF induction

He credits much of his success to family


Ohio EPA effort in 2008 to oversee Warren’s high lead levels fell short

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency officials tried to get the Warren Water Department to be transparent with its 47,000 customers in 2008 about the dangers posed by lead in Warren’s drinking water

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Packers fans show up in droves for No. 4

They came in No. 4 jerseys and wearing cheeseheads. They chanted “Go Pack Go.”


U.S. rolls over China in opener

Kevin Durant looks ready to lead a new group of Americans to the gold-medal podium.


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: The 58th annual St. Patrick Parish Festival When: 3 to 11 p.m. today Where:


Miller gets save over old team as Indians top Yanks in Bronx

Corey Kluber put Cleveland’s rotation back on track and Andrew Miller earned a save against the team that traded him last weekend.


Poland marching band invites alums to perform

PSHS Marching Band alumni performance planned


Trumbull County Farm Bureau annual meeting is Aug. 18

Reservations deadline is Thursday


MILESTONES

MILESTONES PH.D Special education Jacob Hackett, an Ursuline High School graduate, has earned


Cheers to three new Yo efforts

Opinion: Dennis Schiraldi and DOYO. Adrienne and Jon Howell and Faces of our Future. RJ Thompson and City


Olympic roundup Recaps of Saturday’s events

soccer Lloyd’s goal gives U.S. win over France belo horizonte, brazil Hope Solo was


Karzmer discovers Northwood Golf Academy

If you’ve never heard of it, you’re not alone


Nova goes seven for victory in first start for Pittsburgh

Ivan Nova (8-6) was acquired from the New York Yankees on Monday for two players to be named.


Eddie: Family matters in NFL

Eddie DeBartolo spoke of family and being humbled in his Hall of Fame speech Saturday night.


GOLF

GOLF Travelers Championship Saturday At TPC River Highlands Cromwell, Conn. Purse:


Mahoning County payroll is just a mouse click away

Editorial: It took more than a year to accomplish, but the internet posting of Mahoning County government’s


Weak performance by Obama helps fuel Black Lives Matter

Opinion: By Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Los Angeles Times Eight years ago, at the dawn of the Obama era,


Trump backed in Navy town despite attack on Khan family

Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. Robin Starck is a retired submarine commander who still lives in


SPORTS digest

Scrappers’ win streak snapped on road wappingers falls, n.y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers saw


Today is Sunday, Aug. 7, the 220th day of 2016. There are 146 days left in the year.

Today is Sunday, Aug. 7, the 220th day of 2016. There are 146 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


2016 Scholarships Mahoning County

The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica Hill and Jeffrey Chrystal, Youngstown, girl, Aug.


Anime tourism

By LINDA LOMBARDI Associated Press TOKYO Everyone’s sur- prised that “Pokemon GO” is getting


Q. Is Netflix planning on airing any more seasons after Season 6 of “Heartland”? Season

Q. Is Netflix planning on airing any more seasons after Season 6 of “Heartland”? Season 6 left us


How harmful is addiction to nicotine gum?

Q. I quit smoking six years ago by using nicotine gum. The trouble is, I haven’t quit the gum. Since


Clinton, Trump count on cross-party voters for Ohio win

By Cathleen Decker Los Angeles Times (TNS) COLUMBUS No state this year does Republican


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Truly Madly Guilty,” by Liane Moriarty (Flatiron) 2. “The Black Widow,” by


Animal horns have been used to make furniture for centuries.

Animal horns have been used to make furniture for centuries. Chairs, chandeliers and storage


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mathews Local School board, special meeting for issuance of school improvement


Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


On the links | Saturday’s professional golf results

TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, CONN. Daniel Berger birdied seven of his last 10 holes Sunday


Tribune News Service (TNS)

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. The woman I’ve been dating – a single mom with two young boys – and


Blood Drives

Blood Drives Today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


There are jobs galore in Ohio

Opinion: Residents of the Mahoning Valley who choose to forget our history – of steel, that is – are doomed


Obamas arrive at Martha’s Vineyard for 2-week break

Associated Press CHILMARK, Mass. President Barack Obama’s seventh and final summer vacation at


PSU-Beaver accepting apps for master gardener program

The application deadline is Sept. 1


UW of Mercer County’s annual meeting is Wednesday

Mark Ferrara is 2016-17 United Way board chairman


Republican attacks on Hillary without merit

Opinion: Republican attacks on Hillary without merit I’m speaking out about Hillary Clinton. Republicans


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints John Merino et al v. Levine Oil Enterprises et al,


OHIO Some question new evaluation rules for charter schools

Associated Press COLUMBUS Some charter-school sponsors are questioning Ohio’s new evaluation


East High welcomes incoming freshmen and parents

East High welcomes incoming freshmen and parents


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Concerts to continue despite railing collapse CAMDEN, N.J. Upcoming concerts will


Radical cleric’s name found on seized CDs

Associated Press DETROIT Several CDs marked with slain radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki’s name


In the Cup! Area holes in one

Suzanne Butcher of Youngstown aced the 136-yard No. 6 at Mahoning Country Club on July 29. She used


Police chief, protesters at odds over body cameras

Associated Press CHICAGO Chicago’s police superintendent on Saturday suggested that an officer’s


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 73 to finish the


Back to School Craft Bash lets kids explore their creative sides

Back to School Craft Bash lets kids explore their creative sides


Clinton sets sights on 11 pivotal states

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Hillary Clinton doesn’t appear all that interested in making


Area golf calendar Upcoming events

AUGUST Tuesday — Hickory High School Girls Tennis Scramble, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Tam


PReps

PReps BOYS GOLF GIRARD 162, STRUTHERS 174 At Mahoning Country Club GIRARD (1-0) — Graziano


Driver injured

Driver injured JOHNSTON The male driver of a car was injured when his vehicle went off state


Machete attack wounds 2 officers

Associated Press CHARLEROI, Belgium Two female officers were attacked and wounded by a man


ON AREA LINKS: LEAGUE SCORES

ON AREA LINKS: LEAGUE SCORES Bedford Trails Golf Course Bedford Trails Golf League — Low Gross:


Local golf news & notes

Hubbard girls dominate at Borland Golf junior tourney NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Players from Hubbard


US discloses conditions for lethal drone strikes overseas

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House has released a version of President Barack Obama’s 3


St. Patrick Church Festival is in its 58th year

St. Patrick Church Festival is in its 58th year


Elite Taliban force tests Afghan army

Associated Press A new elite Taliban force is proving its strength in the strategic southern


YSU’s QB battle still wide open

Ricky Davis, Hunter Wells, Trent Hosick and Nathan Mays are all still in line for the starting job.


Man killed in crash

Man killed in crash BOARDMAN Johnathan L. Watters, 21, of Youngstown, was killed when a car in


Man killed near Olympic stadium

Man killed near Olympic stadium RIO DE JANEIRO Spectators leaving the opening ceremony of the


Runners, to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

AUGUST Friday — Pizza Splash 5K in downtown Warren. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at the


Week of August 7, 2016

Geraldine M. Castor to Nancy L. Smith, Herons Blvd., Austintown, $209,900. Edsel F. Simon et al to