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Locals react to ambush, massacre of Dallas police
A police ambush in Dallas that left five officers dead and seven others shot could happen anywhere, but local law-enforcement officials say the relationships they’ve built with members of the minority community go a long way toward avoiding such tragedy.
Narcan program takes off in Ohio
Of the more than 20 people in Summit County who overdosed on drugs this week, most survived.
Ohio racinos have banner year
In one analyst’s opinion, the state’s seven racinos know what they are doing – and doing it well.
Mahoning inmate facing possible attempted murder charge after attack on deputy
A Mahoning County jail inmate may be facing a charge of attempted murder after being accused of trying to strangle a deputy sheriff Friday with a makeshift noose made from a T-shirt, Sheriff Jerry Greene said.
Jacobs Road church offering outdoor services, drive-up prayer
Members of the Cathedral of Hope Church on Jacobs Road decided they wanted to introduce themselves to the community.
Grant brings business, STEM concepts to girls in Inspiring Minds Summer camp.
Treona Crenshaw, 15, has participated for two years in Inspiring Minds Summer Camp and says it’s been time well spent.
Youngstown schools' new CEO hires competitor as consultant
About a month ago, Krish Mohip and Tyrone Olverson were competing for the same job.
Garden tour series bringing gardening expertise to participants
Eric Barrett wants to plant correct information in the minds of gardeners and weed out the myths.
ODNR issues water contamination advisory for Mosquito Lake beach
ODNR issues water contamination advisory for Mosquito Lake beach
Tony Bennett falls ill, cancels appearance at Butler
Tony Bennett falls ill, cancels appearance at Butler
VIDEO: Sheriff says inmate tries to hang Mahoning deputy with makeshift noose
Sheriff says inmate tries to hang Mahoning sheriff's deputy with makeshift noose
Cincinnati police patrol in pairs after #Dallas police deaths
Cincinnati police patrol in pairs after Dallas police deaths
Rescue crews find body in Ottawa River in Toledo; empty jet ski was idling nearby
Rescue crews find body in Ottawa River in northwest Ohio
Consultants will study sites for new consolidated library branch
Consultants will study sites for new consolidated library branch
#DALLAS LIVE | Paul Ryan cites long, painful month for America
Latest: Dallas shooting suspect surrenders, is released
Identity thief takes $4K from Boardman business
Police are searching for an identity thief who stole thousands from Boardman Discount Travel.
Monday road closures at Mill Creek
Beginning Monday, Memorial Hill and East Glacier drives in Mill Creek Park
Hollywood #Gaming VLTs post big annual gain - $97M vs. $73M
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course saw a significant year-over-year increase in its video lottery terminal revenue for fiscal year 2016.
Clinton, Trump cancel campaign stops, citing Dallas shootings
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump canceled campaign events Friday, citing the Dallas sniper killings of five police officers.
Updated Junior Greatest Golfer point standings
Point standings after yesterday's qualifier at Salem Hills.
Coroner works to ID remains believed to be Lorain man missing since 2003
Coroner works to ID remains believed to be missing Ohio man
Ex-Traficant aide heading to prison in mortgage scam
Ex-Traficant aide heading to prison in mortgage scam
#Ohio voucher students tested worse than peers who stayed public
Students who moved to private schools under a state-funded scholarships program tended to perform significantly worse on state reading and math tests compared with similar students who stayed in public schools, a new study has found.
Court: #Ohio lawyers donated over 76,000 hours of legal work
Court: Ohio lawyers donated over 76,000 hours of legal work
#Ohio man pleads guilty to plotting attack on government officials
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on government officials
Family of 3 Brooklyn men slain in Serbia in 1999 seek justice
Family of 3 Americans slain in Serbia in 1999 seek justice
Greek Summerfest is happening now
Greek Summerfest is happening now YOUNGSTOWN St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut
Flooded areas of Kentucky, Tennessee expect more rain
Flooded areas of Kentucky, Tennessee expect more rain
Harley-Davidson motorcycles investigated for brake failure
Harley-Davidson motorcycles investigated for brake failure
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Primetime Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet
UPDATE: 2 suspects in custody after 11 cops shot, 4 killed during Dallas protest
At least two snipers opened fire on police officers during protests in Dallas on Thursday night, killing four officers and injuring seven others, police said.
Man shot dead in North Side home
Moore had recently told police that he’d once been a gang member, was tired of street life and needed help to get his life together for better things.
Christman victory at Salem Hills gets him into finals; Heinbaugh qualifies
Cole Christman’s victory earned him a spot in the Greatest Golfer junior finals
Local musician JD Eicher creates soundtrack for novelist's new book
Local musician JD Eicher has created a four-song soundtrack for best-selling novelist Nicholas Sparks’ upcoming book “Two by Two,” which will be released Oct. 4.
Poland wins Junior League softball district title
Poland topped Canfield, 9-4, to clinch a state tournament berth.
Asbestos found under gym floor at Fitch
Austintown schools Superintendent Vince Colaluca said asbestos was found under the water-damaged Fitch High School gym floor, causing the floor to be a total loss.
Tom Williams: Can Indian summer lead to World Series?
The first-place Indians continue their four-game series against the New York Yankees tonight and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Child porn yields 8-year prison term for North Lima man
The defendant had 696 videos and 20,420 graphic images of child porn, prosecutor says.
SPORTS DIGEST || Cortland golfer takes win on junior tour
Cortland golfer takes win on junior tour akron Kaylee Neumeister of Cortland won the girls 16-19
Michigan, Notre Dame will renew rivalry
The two winningest programs in college football history announced Thursday they will play each other again.
Niles gets surprise break on financial problems
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Niles City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a bid
Pet owners will delight in ‘Secret Life of Pets’
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer Any pet owner who’s imbued their furry or feathered
A ‘Hamilton’ tale that’s too tall?
By JOSH CORNFIELD Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. In the song “A Winter’s Ball” in the smash
Local artist to unveil illustration of Idora carousel
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local artist Bob Barko Jr. will unveil his latest work, an illustration
Major access road to GM, turnpike to be repaved
Re-paving Bailey Road in Jackson Township was “a long time coming,” commissioner says.
METRO DIGEST | Lowellville Day set for Saturday
Lowellville Day set for Saturday LOWELLVILLE A Lowellville Day celebration is set for Saturday.
Former Traficant aide gets 41 months in prison
R. Allen Sinclair drew the sentence in federal court after he pleaded guilty to bank fraud.
METRO DIGEST || Air quality alert in Youngstown
Air quality alert YOUNGSTOWN The level of ozone in Youngstown air slightly exceeded the moderate
After 21 years, Mashorda’s County Gardens to close
Ray Mashorda is closing his garden center in Austintown after 21 years in business and moving to Florida. The closure is bittersweet for the owner, who got started in the garden business with his father, the late Ray Mashorda.
Poland Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance on July 9 The Niles Friendly Squares will host their monthly square
Boardman Community Briefs
Johnson approved as new principal The Boardman School Board members recently unanimously approved
A rededication to service, convenience of the airport
Editorial: Seventy-five years ago last Friday, thousands converged on the Mahoning Valley’s brand-spanking new
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Clarks, 7 p.m.: Pittsburgh-based rock band, a favorite in the
‘Hamilton’ star ready for next chapter
Associated Press New YORK Many theater-lovers are looking at Saturday with dread. That’s the day
Students exhibit pieces at annual art show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Handel’s to celebrate customers Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Participating Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Roussos-Gregory engagement is announced
CANFIELD Michael and Cindy Roussos of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
oddly enough
oddly enough Comedian posts fake animal facts around zoo LOS ANGELES Visitors to the Los
Robinwood Lane Elementary Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Grade One high honor roll Hamza Abbadi Cooper Bartholomew Emma Chunn Anthony DeNiro Ari
Parents announce Ramahi-Conlan engagement
Announcement is being made by Christine Richards of Canfield and Kathleen Conlan and Michael Conlan,
Trump feeds off criticism
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid The Kansas City Star Conservative, liberal and every other type of political
Smaller algae bloom predicted for Erie
Associated Press PUT-IN-BAY Potentially toxic algae is expected to form again this summer in
Study: Competition with vouchers helps public schools improve
Associated Press COLUMBUS Students who moved to private schools under a state-funded
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cosby’s accuser doesn’t have to testify before trial, judge rules NORRISTOWN, Pa. A
Woman pleads guilty in loud-sex case, gets jail
Associated Press YORK, Pa. A Pennsylvania woman has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for
No all-Williams final at Wimbledon
The 36-year-old Venus was the oldest Slam semifinalist since Martina Navratilova was 37 at Wimbledon in 1994.
Missy Pasquale, Ryan Dutton plan to marry
CANFIELD Missy Pasquale and Ryan Dutton, both of New York City, are engaged. Her parents, Mike and
Third of Cleveland officers will have convention duties
Associated Press COLUMBUS About a third of Cleveland’s police officers will be assigned to
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, July 8, the 190th day of 2016. There are 176 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ex-church worker gets 14 years for child pornography
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A former western Pennsylvania church youth worker will spend more
Wilson-Lipps wedding date set for July 16
AUSTINTOWN Kalean Wilson of Austintown is announcing her engagement to Bobby Lipps, also of
As Baghdad protests mount, attack on Shiite shrine kills 26
Associated Press BAGHDAD Protests and anger over the security situation in Iraq mounted Thursday
1 killed, 4 injured in highway shootings
Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. A newspaper carrier was killed and four other people were
Protests call for justice after police shootings
Associated Press FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. A woman who watched as a police officer fatally shot her
Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on government officials
Associated Press CINCINNATI Federal authorities said Thursday a 21-year-old college student from
Trump says he won’t moderate his tone
Associated Press WASHINGTON A defiant Donald Trump made it clear he won’t change his brash tone
FBI director defends decision on Clinton
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under an onslaught of Republican criticism, FBI Director James Comey
Ohio cops eye possible fentanyl after 17 overdoses in 1 day
Ohio cops eye possible fentanyl after 17 overdoses in 1 day AKRON Police in one Ohio city who
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Robert and Jennifer Lane, Canfield, boy, July 6. Kevin
It was all sweetness – and fun – at July 4th parade in Austintown
Opinion: It’s been three years since I last wrote an entire column on my favorite annual political event –
Austintown Community Briefs
Adoptable dogs to be at Regal Cinema location Pawz 2 Adopt of Austintown will have a table set up
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Ninth Grade High Honors Ashlee Abyad Hannah Balash Stephen Bannon Lauren Bayerl Ellia
Ohio voters won’t decide on marijuana-related amendments
Ohio voters won’t decide on marijuana-related amendments in November
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A story on page A8 of Thursday’s Vindicator, headlined “Council rejects term-extension
Community comes together to celebrate Boardman
Boardman hosted the annual Boardman Township Community Day on June 4 at the Boardman Township Building and the Boardman Park Stables.
Brittany Wagner, Michael McMahon set wedding date
The parents of Brittany Marie Wagner and Michael Joseph McMahon, both of Jasper, Ind., are
Miss Wagner, Mr. Munholand to be married
NEW SPRINGFIELD Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Kristin Wagner and David
‘Idol’ runner-up embraces role as ambassador for diabetes association
By KIRK BAIRD Toledo Blade Typically at this point in the summer, American Idol runner-up
Little League Ohio District 2 to host four state tournaments
Boardman Community Baseball’s Fields of Dreams will be the host site for the Little League Ohio
Record round gives Lee the U.S. Women’s Open lead
When Mirim Lee walked off the course following her record-tying round, she described her day with words usually not heard when talking about the U.S. Women’s Open
Summer concert kick off
Austintown Township Park hosted an outdoor concert featuring singer Ashley Lewis and her band on June 7.
2016 FLYNN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP JUNIOR QUALIFIER
2016 FLYNN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP JUNIOR QUALIFIER Salem Hills scores Boys 17-U Cole Christman72 (*)
East Catholic Cardinals to host registration
On July 16 from 10 a.m. to noon the East Catholic Cardinals football team will be hosting
MLB standings and Boxscores
MLB standings and Boxscores Standings American League East Division WLPctGB
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Recaps of Thursday’s games
Class B playoff schedule Today Creekside Fitness vs. DuraEdge Game 2 at Cene #1 at 6 p.m.
INDIANS NOTEBOOK More from Thursday’s game at Progressive Field
All-Star audition: Indians righthander Corey Kluber (8-8, 3.79 earned-run average) will start
Poland North students spend last day in the sun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The students at Poland North Preschool
Teachers put Excellence Foundation grants to work
In the final two weeks of the school year, Boardman teachers who won grants from the Boardman
Thursday ON THE LINKS
Thursday ON THE LINKS More pro golf SCOTTISH OPEN INVERNESS, SCOTLAND Scott Hend of
Boardman students shine at YSU English Festival
A number of students from Boardman High School participated in the annual Youngstown State
Customers give furniture a new home
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Home Again Consignment store in Boardman is a
Students have end of the year fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary school celebrated
Associated Press
Associated Press DALLAS At least two snipers opened fire on police officers during protests in
CHS students pitch it to win it
After Canfield High School students in Sherry Creighton’s Introduction to Business course completed their Shark Tank presentations on Jan. 8, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley offered them another competition to pitch their products.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Shun Moreland, aka Sean V.
Canfield Lions Club welcomes May speakers
The Canfield Lions welcomed two speakers during the month of May. On May 5, Lion Dr. Lydia Rose,
Canfield Sports Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance on July 9 The Niles Friendly Squares will host their monthly square
Ladies for literacy
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Literary Society for the Public Library of
Learning and Legos at the library
The Poland library hosted a Lego story time event on June 9 for children to attend.
CHC kindergartners go back to the barnyard
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergarten students of
Fifth-graders compete in Field Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School were
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