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BREAKING NEWS | Police find body in car on East Side
Police are investigating after a body was found in a car about 1:20 p.m. today at Knapp and Seifert avenues on the East Side.
Chamber unveils 7-foot-tall Trump bobblehead
The 3-D-printed Trump bobblehead, at left, will “highlight the Mahoning Valley as the leader in 3-D printing,” said Guy Coviello, the chamber’s vice president of ...
France to extend state of emergency after truck massacre
Police officers seal off the area after a truck drove onto the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who'd gathered to watch Bastille ...
CHC third-graders walk through history
C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-grade students had the opportunity to learn about local Canfield history during their day-long Canfield History Walking Tour on June 7.
Children become nursery rhyme Olympians
Children participated in Mother Goose Olympics on June 14 at the Poland library.
New boutique provides more than clothing
Vicki McGee, owner of Simply Scarves ... and Such, opened her third store in two years in Austintown in June.
Students showcase spring songs at concert
Boardman Glenwood Middle School and Center Middle School had a combined band spring concert for the fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students on June 1 at ...
Stories published July 15, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Port Authority settles harassement complaint against Dickten
The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved a $40,000 settlement with a former port authority administrative assistant who complained of being sexually harassed and otherwise mistreated by the port authority’s aviation director, Dan Dickten.
YWCA's 34th Women Artists' show wraps up tonight
For the last 30 years, Diane Beatty has made a point to enter a local art display that showcases the talents of female artists.
Howland's Cake Boutique to appear on 'Cake Wars' Monday
Penny Bennett and Stella Kotsatos-Angelo don’t miss an episode of “Cake Wars” on Food Network.
UPDATE | Turkish prime minister: 120 arrested so far in coup attempt
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, speaking to state-run Anadolu Agency, says more than 120 people have been arrested in a coup plot that started late Friday night and has contnued into Saturday morning.
Burned body spotted earlier in Youngstown, but witness thought it was a drunk
Betty Jones had an appointment about 11 a.m. Friday and saw a car off the side of the road on Seifert Avenue with a man slumped over the steering wheel and the door open.
Dietz-Bates-Nelson family continuing 100-year tradition at Trumbull fair
The Dietz-Bates-Nelson family of Southington, which has shown animals at the Trumbull County Fair since 1947, shows that being a farm family isn’t an all-or-none proposition.
Mathews sophomore steering his way to OSU
There’s a tendency among those organizing the 4-H Junior Fair animal events at the Trumbull County Fair to downplay competitive aspects of showing animals.
YPD: Suspect tried to swallow 6 doses of heroin – twice
Police say a man who ran from them Thursday tried to swallow six doses of heroin — twice.
Youngstown's lifesize Trump bobblehead ready to put Valley on 3-D map at RNC
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber expects to draw the attention of those at the Republican National Convention with its 7-foot-tall, 300-pound, 3-D-printed Donald Trump bobblehead
Crash at Market Street and Calla Road just now
Responders are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident at Market Street and Calla Road.
OVI checkpoints in Youngstown, Austintown planned for tonight
OVI checkpoints in Youngstown, Austintown planned for tonight
Von Miller signs record-breaking $114.5M deal with Broncos
Von Miller signs record-breaking $114.5M deal with Broncos
Reports: Turkish military 'fully seizes' control of country
Reports: Turkish military 'fully seizes' control of country
Target of deadly Pa. cookout ambush to stand trial in assault
Target of deadly Pa. cookout ambush to stand trial in assault
After Nice chaos, relatives in agonizing search for missing
After Nice chaos, relatives in agonizing search for missing
Stocks are falling this afternoon after 5-day winning streak
Stocks are falling this afternoon after 5-day winning streak
Board approves tuition increase for Pennsylvania colleges
Board approves tuition increase for Pennsylvania colleges
Former Vanderbilt player sentenced to 15 years for dorm rape
Former Vanderbilt player sentenced to 15 years for dorm rape
Family of woman who died in Ohio holding cell files lawsuit
Family of woman who died in Ohio holding cell files lawsuit
Veterans' groups disturbed by 'Orange is the New Black'
Veterans' groups disturbed by 'Orange is the New Black'
Lefty on top: Mickelson maintains lead on rainy day at Troon
Lefty on top: Mickelson maintains lead on rainy day at Troon
BREAKING NEWS | Police find body in car on East Side
Police are investigating after a body was found in a car about 1:20 p.m. today at Knapp and Seifert avenues on the East Side.
Brady to drop appeal, serve 4-game 'Deflategate' suspension
Brady to drop appeal, serve 4-game 'Deflategate' suspension
Pa. officer on desk duty after police dog left in hot car dies
Pa. officer on desk duty after police dog left in hot car dies
Woman found to spread Zika through sex for 1st time
Woman found to spread Zika through sex for 1st time
UPDATE | 84 dead, 202 hurt as truck hits Bastille Day crowd in Nice
84 dead, 202 hurt as truck hits Bastille Day crowd in Nice
Prosecutor’s group opposes lethal-force prosecution changes
Prosecutor’s group opposes lethal-force prosecution changes
Police: Man killed at vigil in Akron for 2014 shooting victim
Police: Man killed at vigil in Akron for 2014 shooting victim
UPDATE | It’s Pence: Trump announces his VP choice on Twitter
Trump announces Indiana Gov. Mike Pence as his running mate
28 pages of 9/11 inquiry being released after 13-year wait
28 pages of 9/11 inquiry being released after 13-year wait
Chamber unveils 7-foot-tall Trump bobblehead
The 3-D-printed Trump bobblehead, at left, will “highlight the Mahoning Valley as the leader in 3-D printing,” said Guy Coviello, the chamber’s vice president of government affairs.
Someone's running around Youngstown with 50 pairs of stolen shoes
Someone's running around Youngstown with 50 pairs of stolen shoes
Police investigating a Thursday felonious assault at Home Depot
Police investigating a Thursday felonious assault at Home Depot
AP source: Trump offered Pence vice president job Thursday
AP source: Trump offered Pence vice president job Thursday
France reels as Bastille Day truck attack kills 84 in Nice
France reels as Bastille Day truck attack kills 84 in Nice
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES The Rayen School Class of 1959 will meet for its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday at
Graham, Jonda and Colbert the final Greatest Golfer qualifiers
Jimmy Graham entered Thursday’s final qualifying round of the 2016 Flynn Automotive Group Juniors Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament looking to protect his home course
Warren artist cut off dread-locks after false accusation of break-in
Artist Aaron Chine says it’s disappointing that despite his downtown tattoo business, promotion of the city and charity work, police arrested him in April based on one flawed identification.
Canfield falls to Tallmadge in Little League state championship
Canfield faced the tall task of having to beat Tallmadge twice if they wanted to walk away champions
Braceville Township man kills himself after being informed of sex charges
Harold J. Roupe II, 36, of Braceville Robinson Road died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Creekside Fitness bats contained in regional opener
Creekside’s offense was shutdown from the opening pitch in a 4-1 loss to Spartan Blue at Cene Park
Video of Holocaust survivor interviews donated to YSU
Donation makes interviews with Mahoning Valley Holocaust survivors accessible through YSU
SPORTS DIGEST || Salem man qualifies for US Senior Olympics
Salem man qualifies for US Senior Olympics charleston, w.va. Salem’s Randy Strader competed on
Big 7th inning key for Scrappers
Staff report STATE COLLEGE The Scrappers won at State College, 7-4, on Thursday for their third
Forgotten no more: New sign marks North Side potter’s field
“Whatever you do, it has to be forever,” said Sallie Tod Dutton
Leyland headlines charity golf outing
The event, which aims to raise money northeast Ohio families with children with disabilities, features Jim Leyland, former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers
Supernatural SUCCESS
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer The easy, electric chemistry of the four leads in Paul Feig’s
Cranston stars in average ‘Infiltrator’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer There’s no shortage of drug trade dramas on the big and small
Man charged with possessing meth-making materials in Warren apartment
Keoni L. Walker II, 29, of Spruce Trail Southwest, is in the Trumbull County Jail, charged with possessing materials used to manufacture methamphetamine.
Phil Mickelson shoots major-best round of 63 in opening round of British Open
Mickelson shoots major-best round of 63 in opener Associated Press troon, scotland Phil
‘Game of Thrones’ leads with 23 Emmy nods
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Power-and-blood fantasy saga “Game of Thrones”
Portman now outpacing Democratic challenger, Ted Strickland
It’s the first time the incumbent topped the former governor in the Connecticut-group’s survey.
Program to reimburse schools for fixtures moves forward
School districts can seek reimbursements for costs incurred from water-testing and replacement of items such as drinking fountains and plumbing fixtures
Suspect accused of trying to have witness killed from jail
Other man also handed down for attack on jail guard
Golden String Inc. gains with additional office space at Oakhill
Golden String Inc. gains with additional office space at Oakhill
MCCTC students display serving skills at The Bistro Restaurant
MCCTC serves five-course meals at The Bistro Restaurant
France to extend state of emergency after truck massacre
Police officers seal off the area after a truck drove onto the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers who'd gathered to watch Bastille Day fireworks in the French resort city of Nice in southern France Thursday. By early Friday, French officials counted the dead at at least 80.
CHC third-graders walk through history
C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-grade students had the opportunity to learn about local Canfield history during their day-long Canfield History Walking Tour on June 7.
Children become nursery rhyme Olympians
Children participated in Mother Goose Olympics on June 14 at the Poland library.
Poland Community Briefs
Lumen Christi scholarship available Lumen Christi Catholic Schools will be accepting Ed Choice
Donors give blood at library
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com The Poland library was the site of a blood drive to
CHS choirs perform spring concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Choral Department hosted its annual
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders wrap up school year
C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade students celebrated the end of their time at the school during their fourth-grade picnic at Fair Park on June 6.
After 21 years, Mashorda’s County Gardens to close
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com Ray Mashorda is about to change his life. That being said, it’s
Canfield Sports Briefs
Lumen Christi scholarship available Lumen Christi Catholic Schools will be accepting Ed Choice
Students become fourth-grade graduates
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The fourth-grade students at Robinwood Lane
Boardman Community Briefs
Lumen Christi scholarship available Lumen Christi Catholic Schools will be accepting Ed Choice
Austintown Community Briefs
Spaghetti dinner to benefit family of local hero The Commons at Greenbriar and Greenbriar Health
Miss Utsinger, Mr. Wellington to marry July 22
Arlie Utsinger and Marie Utsinger, both of Boardman, and Bruce and Peggy Wellington of Newton Falls,
Family gathering marks Korens’ 50th anniversary
NEW MIDDLETOWN A private family gathering honored William J. and Evlyn Koren for their 50th
New boutique provides more than clothing
Vicki McGee, owner of Simply Scarves ... and Such, opened her third store in two years in Austintown in June.
Children spotted learning about ladybugs
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children met at Fellows Riverside Gardens for the
Students showcase spring songs at concert
Boardman Glenwood Middle School and Center Middle School had a combined band spring concert for the fifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students on June 1 at the Boardman Performing Arts Center.
Ramps close in Austintown
The Ohio Department of Transportation closed two Interstate 80 ramps in Austintown on the evening of
Grunenwald, Chifolo wedding is planned
Megan Grunenwald and Andrew Chifolo are planning a July 16 wedding. Her parents are Mark and Maureen
Dr. Molly MMcLaughlin | Jason Beutel
COLUMBUS Glen Rader officiated at the 6 p.m. April 23 wedding ceremony at Ohio Stadium at Ohio
2016 FLYNN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP JUNIOR QUALIFIER Thursday’s scores from Trumbull Country Club
BOYS 17-U Jimmy Graham 72(Q) Dean Austalosh 73 (Q) Bryan Kordupel 74 (Q) Zach Jacobson 76
On Bastille Day, storming fans spark chaos at Tour de France
Storming the road on France’s national day, the crowd prompted a crash involving race leader Chris Froome and it wasn’t until hours after the wacky 12th stage concluded that organizers decided the British rider could keep the yellow jersey
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The fair is in full swing
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, July 15, the 197th day of 2016. There are 169 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BJ’s applies to open a new location in Boardman
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse looks to knock down an old restaurant and build a new one.
Mahoning Valley homes are selling
Housing sales across the Valley are up this year compared with last year.
Property owners: Get off my lawn, Pokemon!
Associated Press LOS ANGELES As throngs of “Pokemon GO” players traipse around to real-world
Parts crisis at GM plants must never be repeated
Editorial: Some 4,500 workers at the sprawling General Motors Lordstown complex, as well as tens of thousands
Racial gap in US wide
Opinion: Just last week, two African-American men were shot and killed by non-African-American police
MORE PRO GOLF FROM THURSDAY
MARATHON CLASSIC SYLVANIA Hyo Joo Kim bogeyed her final hole Thursday for a 5-under 66 and a
NABF 18-U Regional
NABF 18-U Regional Spartan Blue4 Creekside1 Today: Creekside Fitness vs. Boys of Summer, 3 p.m.
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Charles Sewell, 56,
Tax levies on ballot
Tax levies on ballot GIRARD City voters will decide on three levies this fall: One is new; the
Using ‘GO’ app to register Ohio voters
Using ‘GO’ app to register Ohio voters COLUMBUS A political group in swing-state Ohio is using
LGBT history lessons head for California classrooms
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO In second grade, California students will learn about families
Warren man indicted on charges related to armed robbery
James Jethroe, 28 of Palmyra Road Southwest, was indicted Wednesday
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Thomas A. Casolo Jr., 28, of 1723 Rosalyn Drive,
Man pleads and is sentenced in murder, separate shooting
Judge Christian gives sentence of 15 to life
US officials cite potential for violence at GOP convention
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. national security officials said Thursday they’re concerned
Takei going off-Broadway in ‘Pacific Overtures’
Takei going off-Broadway in ‘Pacific Overtures’ NEW YORK “Star Trek” star George Takei is going
Militant with US bounty walks free
Associated Press LAHORE, PAKISTAN The U.S. has put a $10 million bounty on his head, labeling
Consumer Reports: Tesla should drop Autopilot name
Associated Press DETROIT Consumer Reports said Thursday that Tesla Motors is misleading car
New streetlights coming to Canfield neighborhood
City council members will take out a $165,000 loan to install streetlights in the Kings Lane subdivision
Long days at GOP convention will bring in-depth Valley views
Opinion: I’ve covered the Republican and Democratic national conventions since 2004. But I’ve done so from
US offers Russia a new partnership
Associated Press MOSCOW The United States on Thursday offered Russia a broad new military
Before Republican event, Cleveland expands law to let transgenders use any bathroom
Associated Press CLEVELAND Days before the Republican National Convention, Cleveland has passed
Ginsburg expresses regret over criticism of Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON Conceding her outspoken criticism of Donald Trump was “ill advised,”
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joshua and Melissa Peaco, Mineral Ridge, girl, July 13.
Surplus food
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food distribution 9:30 to
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village Council, zoning meeting for replatting purposes, 9 a.m.,
Trump delays naming VP pick
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce his vice-
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Contributing extruder YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company Strangpresse
METRO DIGEST || Shot but breathing
Shot but breathing WARREN A city man, 37, and a city woman, 31, were found shot but breathing
Congress leaves Washington with unfinished business
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress exited a sweltering Washington on Thursday, its dysfunction
OLYMPIC roundup
TRIATHLON Five-time champion to miss Olympics MADRID Five-time triathlon world champion
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD