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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

PSP issue warrant for escaped inmate

Pennsylvania State Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of an inmate who escaped from Sharon Community Corrections Center at 330 W. State St. at about 4:30 p.m. Friday.


Jazz fans find ocean of entertainment tonight on Youngstown's Central Square

Sarah Brown-Clark of Youngstown likens jazz to ocean waves.


Bahamas issues US travel advisory to citizens, especially young males

“In particular young males are asked to exercise extreme caution in affected cities in their interactions with the police. Do not be confrontational and cooperate,” the statement said.


Child struck after car chase, Youngstown man reports

Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a discharged gun.Police are investigating an alleged assault involving a discharged gun.


Lowellville's annual 'community reunion' is day of fun

Nobody seems to know quite when it started, but every year residents of Lowellville get together for a celebration.


Nearly 80 vendors offering their arts at Summer Fest at YSU

It’s quite straightforward and expected for one to use a 1920s-style ironing board for removing wrinkles from a shirt or pair of pants, but if you want to use it to brush up on a John Fogerty lick here or an Eric Clapton solo there, you might do well to consult with Ed Wentling.


Handel's faithful flocking to Dollar Cone Day

There was no way in the world Catherine Barany could hide what she’d done.


Dallas police buildings blocked off for unspecified threat

At least two Dallas Police Department buildings are now blocked off, with numerous police vehicles and armed officers outside.


Deputy assaulted by jail inmate

A Mahoning County jail inmate allegedly tried to strangle a deputy with a makeshift noose made from a T-shirt.

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Napoli’s blast leads Tribe past Yankees

Mike Napoli’s close encounter with the Progressive Field scoreboard Friday night impressed just about everyone who saw it.


Church ‘steps out’ for community

Offers outdoor prayer, periodic outside services


Westminster volleyball coach a Valley success

Westminster College volleyball coach Tammy Swearingen is a homebody when it comes to her profession and that’s fine with her


Girls learn about entrepreneurship at Inspiring Minds summer camp

One girl said Inspiring Minds is showing her the world


Creekside Fitness cruises to Class B semifinals

A hot lineup and quality pitching propelled Creekside Fitness into the Class B semifinals with a 10-4 win over DuraEdge on Friday night at Cene Park.


Consultant will study Youngstown school district central office

City Schools CEO hires rival for job as a consultant


Gannon found itself diamond in Liberty’s Wiesen

Jared Wiesen walked on as a freshman and eventually earned a scholarship.


SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers sunk on Staten Island

Scrappers sunk on Staten Island Staten Island The Staten Island Yankees scored three runs in


City of Campbell marks 90 years since its name

The city’s namesake, James Campbell, founded the Youngstown Iron Sheet & Tube Co.


Participants dig into summer gardens tour

Urban farms and neighborhood gardens are featured


OLYMPICS roundup

TRACK High school sprinters advance in 200 EUGENE, ORE. High school sprinters Michael Norman


MORE PRO GOLF FROM FRIDAY

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS OPEN ENDICOTT, N.Y. Scott Dunlap shot an 8-under-par 64 on Friday to take


State’s racinos grow, casinos are stagnant

The total video lottery terminal revenue from all seven racinos was $868,914,542 for fiscal year 2016 from July 2015 through June 2016.


Availability of drug-overdose antidote soars statewide

Naloxone available upon request at 30 Mahoning Valley pharmacies


Consultants to study sites for new consolidated library

Consultants to study sites for new consolidated library


Data shows drop in local auto sales

Year-to-date new and used sales in the Mahoning Valley down 1,102 from 27,793 to 26,691.


Valley leaders, pastors react to ambush of Dallas cops

Church Leaders listen to Guy Burney, coordinator of Youngstown's Community Initiative to Reduce Violence, at the start of Friday's community meeting in city hall.


FBI head reasserts independence

Opinion: WASHINGTON Law-enforcement officials tend to inhabit a universe that is both binary and terse:


Transactions

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB — Named Ileana Pena as senior director,


GOLF

GOLF U.S. Women’s Open Championship Friday At Cordevalle Golf Club in San Martin, Calif.


US must stand united in aftermath of Dallas

Editorial: In a nation dazed and CONFUSED by the chain of police-initiated killings, mass shootings and terror


Dallas gunman had arsenal, ‘manifestos’

Los Angeles Times (TNS) DALLAS The brazen attack in downtown Dallas that killed five police


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Matthew and Stephanie Putzier, Canfield, boy, July 7.


Black Lives Matter condemns shootings, plans more protests

Associated Press Leaders and supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement sought a delicate


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Vince Neil facing misdemeanor battery charge in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS Motley Crue


Will new Trump surface at the Q?

Opinion: I’ll be heading up to Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland in a few days to cover the Republican


Toledo Blade: FBI Director James Comey’s exoneration of Democratic presidential nominee

Opinion: Toledo Blade: FBI Director James Comey’s exoneration of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Soak up some art,


The problems with selling a house

We never noticed how unsellable our house was until we went to sell it. It never bothered us that


Police killings leave Dallas in pain

Opinion: By Robert Wilonsky The Dallas Morning News DALLAS I am sitting at my desk in downtown Dallas.


‘Cow Appreciation Day’ at Chick-fil-A

‘Cow Appreciation Day’ at Chick-fil-A YOUNGSTOWN Chick-fil-A’s “Cow Appreciation Day” will take


University sets aside space for interfaith prayer

By Joseph Neff The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) (TNS) DURHAM, N.C. Like many Duke


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be


Play on life of C.S. Lewis

Play on life of C.S. Lewis YOUNGSTOWN The C.S. Lewis Institute of Northeast Ohio will present


10 states sue over restroom directive

Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Ten states sued the federal government Friday over rules


Police used robot to kill suspect

Associated Press NEW YORK Robots apparently have chalked up a new first — a deadly one. Police


METRO DIGEST || OVI checkpoints today, Sunday

OVI checkpoints today, Sunday CANFIELD The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with


Tornadoes cause widespread damage in southeast Kansas

Associated Press EUREKA, Kan. Tornadoes ripped through southeast Kansas late Thursday, causing


Federer falls — literally — in semifinals to Raonic

Roger Federer lost his way and the match, beaten 6-3, 6-7 (3), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 by sixth-seeded Milos Raonic.


Park in control halfway through Women’s Open

Sung Hyun Park shot a 6-under 72 on Friday.


Virginia man faces terror charges

Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. A Virginia man has been charged with attempting to assist the


‘I Love My Church Celebration’ day

‘I Love My Church Celebration’ day YOUNGSTOWN The Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E.


Clinton, Trump show restraint after shootings

Associated Press WASHINGTON In this heated and deeply divisive campaign year, America’s


Court: Abortion clinic suit can proceed

Associated Press COLUMBUS A Cleveland abortion clinic’s legal challenge to restrictions placed


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, July 9, the 191st day of 2016. There are 175 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


CLASS B BASEBALL 18U PLAYOFFS

CLASS B BASEBALL 18U PLAYOFFS Creekside10 DuraEdge4 Today: Creekside vs. Baird Brothers on


Youth group of Ohltown UMC takes mission trip to New York

Among activities were recycling for the Sustainable Sandals project.


vacation bible school

vacation bible school Sessions at Valley churches Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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A butterfly I’ve never seen before flutters through the yard. A new bird shows up at my

A butterfly I’ve never seen before flutters through the yard. A new bird shows up at my feeders or I


Pirates finally figure out how to beat Arrieta, Cubs

Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including an RBI single during a decisive four-run seventh inning.


More Sandlot results

NABF Today 14U Ohio Longhorns vs. T3 Rays at Cene No. 1 at 11:30 a.m. Baird Brothers vs.


Mahoning County deputy Anthony Lucas tries to restrain county jail inmate Lucky Mitchell on

Mahoning County deputy Anthony Lucas tries to restrain county jail inmate Lucky Mitchell on


LATEST LINE

LATEST LINE MLB National League Favorite Odds Underdog St. Louis 7-8 MILWAUKEE SAN


Defining success in fishing

The Fourth of July was a firecracker weekend for me, but I never lit a fuse. With the hot weather


Catfish tournament

Catfish tournament Hubbard The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick-Campbell Road, is hosting


oddly enough

oddly enough ‘Watch your step’: Beachgoers warned of scary-looking fish VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. A


John Henry Newman probed mysteries of Christianity

Most people know of the Englishman, John Henry Newman, who lived during the 19th century