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Stories published August 8, 2016
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American swimmer King beats bitter rival
After all the bad blood, King beats Efimova at Rio Olympics.
Youngstown school bus drivers attend training session
Youngstown school bus drivers attend training session
Petition flaw kills Sebring charter-amendment proposal
Petition flaw kills Sebring charter-amendment proposal
Austintown trustees prepare for 2017 road-paving program
Austintown trustees prepare for 2017 road-paving program
Pitt's Conner cancer-free and back with Panthers
James Conner doesn’t care where he plays, how he plays or how much he plays, he just wants to play football.
Cheerleaders host Kiddie Camp at Canfield High School
Cheerleaders host Kiddie Camp at Canfield High School
Youngstown cop helps start NBA-sanctioned league for kids
Shakir Perkins already does a lot for his community and country, but he still has more to give.
Steelers' Shazier looks to put it all together
Ryan Shazier’s top goal this season is to stay healthy.
Niles Civil Service Commission meets Tuesday afternoon
Niles Civil Service Commission meets Tuesday afternoon
Warren council puts 5-year income tax increase on November ballot
Warren council puts 5-year income tax increase on November ballot
New state Route 164 bridge over I-680 to open tonight
New state Route 164 bridge over I-680 to open tonight
Man faces drug charge after 24 stricken at Ohio music fest
Man faces drug charge after 24 stricken at Ohio music fest
Man accused of stealing car to get home from hospital
Man accused of stealing car to get home from hospital
Police chief: Officer under 'violent attack' by man he shot
Police chief: Officer under 'violent attack' by man he shot
Handful of parents meet with Youngstown schools CEO
Handful of parents meet with Youngstown schools CEO
Akron man charged with attempted murder in police crash
Akron man charged with attempted murder in police crash
GREATEST GOLFER LIVE | Practice rounds, sold out divisions, need volunteers!!!
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Doctor convicted in federal drug case dies before sentencing
Doctor convicted in federal drug case dies before sentencing
New Jersey banning coffee while driving? Not so fast
New Jersey banning coffee while driving? Not so fast
Virginia mayor to resign after arrest in drugs-for-sex sting
Virginia mayor to resign after arrest in drugs-for-sex sting
Auntie Anne’s fifth annual fundraising campaign
Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft- pretzel franchise, recently started its fifth annual in-store fundraising campaign to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.
RIO OLYMPICS | US swimmers get emotional at Rio Games
RIO OLYMPICS | US swimmers get emotional at Rio Games
Ohio wants pot-growing expert to adhere to drug-free policy
Ohio wants pot-growing expert to adhere to drug-free policy
Turkey detains 10 foreigners over suspected ties to Gulen
Turkey detains 10 foreigners over suspected ties to Gulen
Suicide bombing at Pakistani hospital in Quetta kills 67
Suicide bombing at Pakistani hospital in Quetta kills 67
RIO OLYMPICS | For Michael Phelps, 6 gold medals seem very much in reach
For Michael Phelps, 6 gold medals seem very much in reach
Trump to outline economic plan as he seeks to reverse slide
Trump to outline economic plan as he seeks to reverse slide
Delta struggles to take flight after global system outage
Delta struggles to take flight after global system outage
Markets Right Now: Stocks opening higher on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks opening higher on Wall Street
Filmmaker digs into lives of ‘Curious George’ creators SSLqMonkey BusinessSSRq
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK It takes an inquisitive mind and a steady spirit
MetroParks’ insect event proves eye-opening GOING BUGGY
(From left) Alan Williams, 9, LaVone Thompson, 11, Herman Smith, Lawrence Boatwright, 10, and Ma'Kyle Thompson, 9, of Youngstown give a frightened look as bug owner Jim Smolka of Hinkley shows off his Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula during Sunday's Bug Day at Mill Creek Farm in Canfield.
Judge seeks to demystify grand jury process
Judge Shirley J. Christian wants the grand jurors and the public to better understand the panel’s role.
Shaker Woods craft festival returns to area
Staff report COLUMBIANA Shaker Woods Festival, a nationally recognized craft festival, returns
When everything changed for Goo Goo Dolls
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Exactly 20 years ago, life for the Goo Goo Dolls was
Wings-n-Wheels show soars, roars in Warren
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com warren The North American P-51 Mustang banked left under the
Organist duo will perform at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Renowned organist duo Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault will come to
New STEM school opens this month
For its first year, 92 students are enrolled in Valley STEM+ME2 Academy
Macedonia declares emergency; floods kill 21
Associated Press SKOPJE, MACEDONIA Macedonia’s government declared a state of emergency Sunday
Putin’s return to power marked end of Clinton’s ‘Moscow Spring’
Associated Press WASHINGTON As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton basked in a diplomatic
Trump won’t defend Constitution
Opinion: WASHINGTON Like shipwrecked mariners clinging to a floating mast, many Republicans rationalize
‘Suicide Squad’ sets record
‘Suicide Squad’ sets record NEW YORK The supervillain romp “Suicide Squad” shrugged off scathing
US housing recovers, but low incomes keep Detroit far behind
Associated Press DETROIT Ann and Oscar Mack had fallen behind on property taxes and knew they
When lawyers pursue obstruction, judges must protect the justice system
Editorial: The sun has risen and set more than 11,100 times since Danny Lee Hill was sentenced to death for the
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Manufacturing update COLUMBUS The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association recently announced updates on
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW There are small and simple fixes that can benefit your long-term health while
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2016. There are 145 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Sanders surrogate Turner endorses party, not person
Associated Press COLUMBUS A former Ohio state lawmaker and secretary of state candidate who
Trump to deliver economic plan, try to steady campaign
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump is trying to shift from a disastrous stretch of his
A morally bankrupt, shameful act
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Melania Trump’s nude photos are two decades old, and so is the
Fired OSU band leader’s lawsuit continues
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two years after Ohio State University fired its marching band
Keep the fisheries act intact
Opinion: By William Hogarth and Steve Murawski Tribune News Service Those who catch ocean fish, dine on
Police shoot and kill robbery suspect
Associated Press CINCINNATI Cincinnati police shot and killed a robbery suspect on a downtown
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man sues to get license to wed Kentucky prison inmate LEXINGTON, Ky. To get a
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown City Human Relations Commission, 10 a.m., council caucus room, 6th
Convicted as a teen, man gets a chance at freedom
Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. Johnny Small was just 15 when police came to arrest him in
Disney builds stone wall at lake where alligator killed toddler
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Workers are building a stone wall around a Walt Disney World lake
‘Change bandits’ sought for benefit
Staff report BOARDMAN Recruitment is underway for Miracle Maker change bandits to assist with
TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin L. Clark, 42, of 4690 Larson West Road, West
In Iran, scientist convicted of spying is executed
Associated Press TEHRAN, IRAN Iran executed a nuclear scientist convicted of spying for the
Relay for Life picnic planned in Campbell
Relay for Life picnic planned in Campbell CAMPBELL The Blood and Cancer Center will host a
More than 200 car were registered for Sunday’s show in Boardman Park
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN More than 200 car enthusiasts came to Boardman
Pass legislation giving the Ohio Attorney General’s Office exclusive authority to investigate
Pass legislation giving the Ohio Attorney General’s Office exclusive authority to investigate and,
Free tickets available for Anderson Cooper lecture
taff report YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are expected to go quickly as Anderson Cooper, host of CNN’s