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Today's dialogue on racism focused on black infant mortality
Community leaders gathered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for a dialogue on racism that focused on reducing black infant mortality, which occurs at a rate more than double the rate for whites in Mahoning County.
Police questioning people after human remains found in Mercer County
Police are continuing to question several people to glean more information about human remains found Tuesday afternoon in a shallow grave off Mercer-West Middlesex Road in Shenango Township in Mercer County.
Sunday celebration to honor 14 women who help their communities
Anna Hardin, founder and president of 100 Plus Foundation, said she still remembers why she and five other women banded together in 2007 to create the foundation: The love they have for the community.
Struthers camp gets kids involved in community theater
Monica Moore, 7, of Poland is hard-pressed to decide whether her favorite part of musical theater camp is the snacks or the singing.
Woman who killed boyfriend who battered her, starved kids pleads to lesser charge
A woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death last May had a history of being abused by him, attorneys said Thursday, and that is one reason why she was allowed to plead guilty to a reduced charge.
You show no remorse for 'selling death' to your victims, Judge Christian tells Nathan Logan
Judge Shirley Christian told a man she was sentencing to seven years in prison for selling drugs that she was disappointed in him.
State launching effort to educate grade-schoolers about drug dangers
A new state panel, which includes two Mahoning Valley representatives, will take the next three months to determine ways to incorporate information about drug addiction and abuse into public-school classrooms.
Buddy Walk in the Valley Saturday in Boardman
People with Down syndrome, as well as their parents, friends and relatives, may feel as if they are alone at times.
Attorney questions back wound for man killed by LA deputy
Attorney questions back wound for man killed by LA deputy
Simone Biles wins gold in women's gymnastics
Forget the pressure. Forget the hype. Simone Biles is immune to all of it.
Mississippi woman gets 12-year sentence on terrorism charge
Mississippi woman gets 12-year sentence on terrorism charge
Judge orders man free after 28 years, cites unfair trial
Judge orders man free after 28 years, cites unfair trial
Report: James, Cavaliers agree on new contract
A source says the deal is for three years and $100 million.
Boy hurt in accident on Pa. wooden roller coaster, hospitalized
Boy hurt in accident on Pa. wooden roller coaster, hospitalized
NBA's 2016-17 schedule set
The Cavaliers will host the Warriors in an NBA Finals rematch on Christmas Day.
Police nab suspect after car chase through Campbell, Youngstown and Liberty
Police nab suspect after car chase through Campbell, Youngstown and Liberty
Apartment fire kills 2 despite 'very heroic' rescue efforts
Apartment fire kills 2 despite 'very heroic' rescue efforts
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 26
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
Officials weigh downsizing Pittsburgh International Airport
Officials weigh downsizing Pittsburgh International Airport
Ohio mom sentenced to 5 years in toddler’s heroin death
Ohio mom sentenced to 5 years in toddler’s heroin death
Free program for expectant and breast-feeding mothers is Friday at YWCA
Free program for expectant and breast-feeding mothers is Friday at YWCA
Mississippi woman gets 12-year sentence on terrorism charge
Mississippi woman gets 12-year sentence on terrorism charge
Ohio auditor seeks funding changes for state's online charter schools
Yost seeks funding changes for Ohio online charter schools
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump refuses to back away from false claim Obama founded IS
Trump refuses to back away from false claim Obama founded IS
New poll: Portman extends lead over Strickland in Senate race
New poll: Portman extends lead over Strickland in Senate race
’You Want to Be a Doctor’? Surgeon returns book decades late
’You Want to Be a Doctor’? Surgeon returns book decades late
UPDATE | Police agencies discuss body found in shallow Shenango Township grave
UPDATE | Police agencies discuss body found in shallow Shenango Township grave
Community leaders talk about racism and problem solving
Community leaders talk about racism and problem solving
Trumbull-Ashtabula find meth lab in Newton Falls apartment
Trumbull-Ashtabula find meth lab in Newton Falls apartment
Miami students in Zika zone can’t bring repellant to school
Miami students in Zika zone can’t bring repellant to school
US government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research
US government won’t reclassify marijuana, allows research
Ohio troopers report big increase in seized heroin this year
Ohio troopers report big increase in seized heroin this year
Instructor, daughter charged in Ohio gun shop fatal shooting
Instructor, daughter charged in Ohio gun shop fatal shooting
Wright State to keep state money, despite dropping debate
Wright State to keep state money, despite dropping debate
Southwest outage, cancelled flights cost an estimated $54M
Southwest outage, cancelled flights cost an estimated $54M
Macy's to close 100 stores, locations not announced
Macy's to close 100 stores, locations not announced
Harley group to host bike-a-thon
Harley group to host bike-a-thon CORTLAND Warren Harley Owners Group will host a 24-hour
Lowellville police chief resigns after agreeing to protection order
A woman filed documents alleging Chief Jamrozik beat her.
USA Basketball outlasts Australia 98-88 to remain unbeaten.
Irving — born in Australia — added 19 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:35 left after Australia had closed within four.
Warfield back in hometown to support WGC
Paul Warfield spoke to the Warren Rotary Club on Wednesday.
Rep. Bill Johnson dismisses Dem chair's call to withdraw support of Trump
Betras asks what will it take for Johnson to criticize Trump
Pence: Ohio will loom large in race for president
A new poll shows Clinton leading Trump in the Buckeye State
Aiken gets in some work, Scrappers get win at home
The Scrappers are above .500 at home for the first time since Aug. 4, 2011.
Mill Creek MetroParks to host Idora-themed event Saturday
Community invited to “A Day at Idora Falls” this weekend
SPORTS DIGEST || Struthers to celebrate 100 years of football
Struthers to celebrate 100 years of football
Ledecky gets another gold in 4x200 relay
Katie Ledecky was the fastest swimmer in the pool, and she brought her American teammates along for the ride.
Foundation gives $250K to Akron Children’s new Palliative Care Center
The Hirschbeck family established the foundation in honor of their son, Michael, who died of the same neurological disease as his older brother, John.
Play recalls life of Holocaust survivor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A new play by Youngstown playwright J.E.
Rookie WR Coleman out against Packers
The Browns will be without Corey Coleman, their top rookie receiver for their first exhibition game against Green Bay.
Padres steal game and home plate in shutout win over Pirates
Associated Press pittsburgh Travis Jankowski and the San Diego Padres are turning the straight
Fusion Fest returns to B&O Station grounds
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Fusion Fest will return to the B&O Station grounds, 530 Mahoning Ave.,
Mean Mary grows a following with Trumbull tractor show song
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Mean Mary didn’t find her true love in Trumbull County.
Werth leads Nats over Indians
Jayson Werth hit a three-run homer off Josh Tomlin in the second inning.
Lorrie Morgan will open for Alabama at Covelli Like old FRIENDS
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Long before today’s crop of strong and independent female
Recaps of WEDNESDAY’S OTHER OLYMPIC EVENTS
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Pabstolutely music festival will return to Royal Oaks bar
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Pabstolutely returns to the Royal Oaks bar Saturday, with more than a
Kelly Pavlik sued in shooting
The former boxer has also been criminally charged in the shooting involving an air rifle.
Section of Lincoln Avenue closed today at YSU for improvement
The street that runs through the Youngstown State University campus will be closed for about 120 days
Mahoning Courthouse restoration on schedule
Granite blocks won’t fly over pedestrians outside the courthouse, construction superintendent vows.
There are 66 total tax issues on the ballot in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
Of the 66, 24 are asking voters to approve new taxes
Tennis-like game draws all ages to Austintown Park
This foursome gets ready to do battle on the new pickleball court at Austintown Township Park. Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. From left are Jim Bacon, Janet Elias, Ron Riebe and Jim Harland.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jeffrey D. Corfman Jr., 21, of 241 S. Dunlap Ave.,
John Saunders, 61 Notable longtime ESPN broadcaster passes away unexpectedly
Associated Press new york John Saunders, the versatile sportscaster who has hosted ESPN’s “The
Kasich remains true to self by refusing to back Trump
Editorial: When Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich steered clear of last month’s Republican National Convention because
“Beauty and the Beast” (9 p.m., The CW): As “Beauty and the Beast” homes in
“Beauty and the Beast” (9 p.m., The CW): As “Beauty and the Beast” homes in on its end game, Vincent
FAMILY FUN
FAMILY FUN When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Family Fun Fridays. Each Friday, take part in
WTG
today Discussion Book Discussion Group: “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry,SDRq by Gabrielle Zevin,
US fails victims of crime
Opinion: By Grace Meng Los Angeles Times The United States is failing victims of crime in a multitude of
Jury convicts in gun and drug case
The prosecutor wants Shun Moreland to serve at least another three years in prison on gun and drug charges.
Couple faces charges after domestic-violence incident involving gun
Warrants are out for the arrest of man, woman
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Flood Risk Management, informational meeting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
METRO DIGEST || Trumbull open house Sunday
Open house planned Warren Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership will host an open house from noon to
Source: Boy decapitated on water slide
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Kan. The 10-year-old boy killed during a ride on the world’s
Scathing report on cops vindicates black residents
Associated Press BALTIMORE With startling statistics, a federal investigation of the Baltimore
Speeders: Give us $3M back from traffic cameras
Associated Press NEW MIAMI, OHIO Drivers cited because of speed cameras want a southwest Ohio
Storms cause scattered outages
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A series of thunder, lightning and rainstorms, some accompanied by
ISSUEs and CANDIDATES | General election
These are the issues, liquor options and nonpartisan judicial candidates who filed by Wednesday’s
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Nominations sought for 25 Under 35 YOUNGSTOWN Nominations are being accepted for the 2016-17
Police grab man climbing Trump Tower
Associated Press NEW YORK A man who wanted an “audience” with Donald Trump spent three hours
Human remains found
Human remains found SHENANGO TOWNSHIP, PA. Authorities are working to identify human remains
Donald buddies up to Vladimir
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Please, people – stop denigrating Donald Trump as a foreign policy
Ending veteran homelessness is possible, communities show
Opinion: By Robert A. McDONALD and JULIAN CASTRO Tribune News Service When President Barack Obama in
Ratty-looking iris?
Ratty-looking iris? Time to divide. Lift the rhizomes from the ground with a spading fork, check
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Aug. 11, the 224th day of 2016. There are 142 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) Meryl Streep stars as a New York socialite in the
Michael Stanley at Packard hall
Michael Stanley at Packard hall Michael Stanley and the Resonators will perform at Packard Music
Time to split!
Time to split! Late August is one of the best times to split perennials that already have
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Sat: Matt Boser and Jimmy Mitrega, 9 p.m.
Rust Belt Theater presents ‘Head Games’
Rust Belt Theater presents ‘Head Games’ Rust Belt Theater Company will present “Head Games: A
These plants can be annuals or perennials HARDY HIBISCUS
By MARILYN McKINLEY OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD Bold and tropical. Perfect
Ugh! Peppers with blossom-end rot
Q. The other day my peppers were fine, but when I was in the garden today my peppers were turning
oddly enough
oddly enough Alaska fishermen snag nearly 400-pound halibut PETERSBURG, Alaska It wasn’t a
Spanish Heritage Festival set for weekend in downtown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Spanish Heritage Festival will be Saturday and Sunday on
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