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Faulty A/C causes Hartford house fire
A house fire Saturday in the 8000 block of King-Graves Road was caused by a faulty air conditioning unit. The lone occupant of the home escaped unharmed, according to the Trumbull County 911 Center.
Donate used phones, ipads, for domestic violence victims
The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County is asking for unwanted cellphones for victims to use to reach 911 in an emergency and as a continuing fundraiser to benefit the shelter.
Youngstown Pride event draws about 1,500 to downtown
Leaders of the 2016 Pride Youngstown Festival said the June 12 killing of 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando would not keep them from having their event.
Hometown bands showcased at Revive fest tonight through 2 a.m.
The Revive Music and Arts Festival is a hometown show.
Man robbed trying to make Craigslist buy
A man who tried to buy car tires and rims through Craigslist told police he was robbed of $1,100 at gunpoint in the 1000 block of North Meridian Road, where he was to make the purchase.
Seeking deceased female veteran heroes
The local 17th Forgotten Heroes Program wants to honor a female military veteran buried in Belmont Cemetery in Liberty.
Bevy of butterflies delights kids, adults alike at 4th annual fest
Part of the chorus to the popular 1997 Mariah Carey hit, “Butterfly” – “Fly abandonedly into the sun/If you should return to me/We truly were meant to be” – rather poetically describes a situation that was quite pleasing to Wilbert Torres and his three children.
Exciled Muslim cleric in Pa. disavows tie to Turkish coup attempt
An exiled Muslim cleric whom Turkey’s president has accused of orchestrating a failed coup denied any responsibility Saturday, saying he had no knowledge of the plot.
Your 2016 Flynn Auto junior Greatest Golfer finalists; Championship play starts Friday
Here are your 2016 Flynn Auto Group junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley competitors.
Jenny Cappuzzello | Adam Mangus
YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica was the location of the exchange of vows June 20 of
Amber Savier | William James
BOARDMAN Amber Saviers and William James were married May 21 at St. Charles Church. The Rev.
Amanda Barbone | Nicholas Eubanks
CANFIELD Amanda M. Barbone became the wife of Nicholas D. Eubanks on April 30. The parents of
Mackenzie Russell | William Ferrando
YOUNGSTOWN Mackenzie Russell and William Ferrando Jr. were married June 11 at Christ Church
Popo Salinas gets another chance to prove himself at the Covelli Centre
But here is the 21-year-old lightweight, set to fight DeVonte Allen (8-2-1) for the Ohio Title as the top fight of “Championship Night” presented by Jack Loew’s Southside Boxing Club — still chasing his big-time boxing aspirations
Boardman routs Canfield for Little League District title
Both teams got another shot at playing each other, but this time around the District 2 championship was on the line
Complaints against YNG director settled for $40,000
The Western Reserve Port Authority approved a $40,000 settlement with a former port authority administrative assistant who complained of being sexually harassed and otherwise mistreated by the authority’s aviation director, Dan Dickten.
Roller derby girls rumble for charity
The Little Steel Derby Girls, a Mahoning Valley-based roller derby team, have teamed up with the Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini Foundation to hold a charity bout at Youngstown Skate on Tiffany Boulevard
Court records released on Braceville man who committed suicide after being indicted
Court records relating to the indictment of Harold J. Roupe Jr. were made public Friday
Scrappers keep up win streak
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers kept their season high winning streak going on Friday night with an 8-5 win over the State College Spikes. With the win the Scrappers also picked up their second straight series win.
Southington family has participated in Trumbull County Fair since 1947
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.
SPORTS DIGEST || Pluchinsky, Prince tied for fourth at Ohio Am
Pluchinsky, Prince tied for fourth at Ohio Am FINDLAY After 54 holes of the Ohio Amateur at
Hollywood stars, athletes also search for Pokemon
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Pokemon Go” has caught the public’s
Cake Boutique to battle on Food Network’s “Cake Wars”
The Howland bake shop will be in an episode on Monday.
Veterans disturbed by ‘Orange is New Black’
Associated Press Leading veterans’ groups are disturbed by the way veterans hired as prison guards
Record Reviews
Aaron Neville Album: “Apache” Grade: B Aaron Neville picks up the pace and delves into
DuVall has become voice of Alice in Chains
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The deck was definitely stacked against Alice in Chains,
Brady drops “deflategate” appeal
Tom Brady said on Friday he will not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to block his four-game “Deflategate” suspension, ending his fight in a scandal that tested the power of the NFL commissioner and tarnished the reputation of one of the sport’s greatest players
YPD: Man runs from cops, spits out heroin, twice
Police said he had to be stunned to spit the drugs out of his mouth.
Judge halts restaurant from using ‘Uncle Nick’s’ brand for its chicken
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing two men and a corporation from continuing to sell fried chicken under the Uncle Nicks Greek fried chicken brand.
Vienna boy embraces competitiveness of raising cattle for Trumbull fair
Vienna boy embraces the competitiveness of raising beef cattle for the Trumbull fair
Valley-made Trump bobblehead makes its way to Cleveland
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a 7-foot-tall, 3-D-printed Donald Trump bobblehead at the Republican National Convention. Unveiling the item Friday outside the Covelli Centre was Guy Coviello, the chamber’s vice president of governmental affairs, and Rich Wetzel of Freshmade 3D, a Youngstown company that designed and produced the bobblehead.
Band concert
Band concert LIBERTY The Liberty Presbyterian Church, 1451 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, will
God lives within us and will help us overcome life’s difficulties
Life’s road can sometimes be long and filled with difficulties. Isaiah 57:15 reads, “For thus says
Tribute to angler advocate
Summer fishing is in full swing all across the region, but before we head out to the lakes this
Drilling lease rejuvenates community in West Virginia Hare Krishna
Tribune News Service NEW VRINDABAN, W.Va. At the end of four unremarkable miles of winding back
In aftermath of Nice attack, use increased intelligence, not warfare, to fight terror
Editorial: In the immediate after- math of yet another horrendous terror attack in France this week, French,
France calls up reservist forces after Nice attack
Associated Press NICE, France France called up thousands of reserve security forces Friday as
Turkish officials say coup attempt failed
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the nation today
Ohio utility warns Pokemon GO players
Ohio utility warns Pokemon GO players COLUMBUS A power company in Ohio is warning players of the
Officials: Gunman had no bomb-making stash
Associated Press DALLAS The gunman who killed five Dallas police officers did not have a large
Ailes seeks to move Carlson harassment case to arbitration
Associated Press NEW YORK Fox News chief Roger Ailes, a Warren native, is seeking to move former
sunday news shows Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced. NBC’s “Meet the
Development planned in downtown Warren
Development planned in downtown Warren WARREN California investors have purchased three attached
VP pick Pence draws positive GOP reaction
Associated Press WASHINGTON After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Shawn M. Colonna, 29, of Pittsburgh, and Brittaney R.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse plans to open in Boardman next year
Company confirms plans to open in first half of 2017
METRO DIGEST || 2 injured in North Lima crash
2 injured in crash in North Lima NORTH LIMA Two people were sent to the hospital with minor
170th Trumbull Fair Schedule for today, Sunday
TODAY 8 a.m.: Admission Gate C. Remaining gates open at 10 a.m. 9 a.m.: Junior Fair saddle horse
Three facing charges relating to Weathersfield robbery
Adonis A. Gantt, 31, of Niles, arrested after failing to appear for court on an aggravated robbery charge
A course on onomatopoeic birds
If you are among the many who struggle to learn bird songs, start with those species that actually
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN,
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Youth Sportsfest
Youth Sportsfest Berlin Center The Lake Milton Fish and Game club, 4374 Bedell Road, is hosting
Dump-Trump drive fizzles
Associated Press CLEVELAND The struggle by conservatives for an 11th-hour derailment of Donald
Perry releases ‘Rise’
Perry releases ‘Rise’ Katy Perry has released a new single that marks her first new music since
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v WaterFire Sharon, 1 p.m. to midnight: Large and art-driven festival
White House: Budget deficit to rise to $600B
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Friday predicted that the government’s budget
Serial-killer shooter leaves trail of grief, fear in Phoenix
Associated Press PHOENIX In a blue-collar Phoenix neighborhood known for gang and drug violence,
Memorial set for 20th anniversary of TWA Flight 800 crash
Memorial set for 20th anniversary of TWA Flight 800 crash SHIRLEY, N.Y. A memorial service will
Mom arrested after child found wandering near street
Lisa Marie Patrick faces child-endangering and resisting arrest charges
Route 66 to go green
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Route 66, the historic U.S. highway made famous for
Secret chapter of 9/11 inquiry is released after 13-year wait
Associated Press WASHINGTON Newly declassified pages from a congressional report into 9/11
Small-town pride: LGBT stigma fades as rights are won
Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, MD. Ron Beachley remembers slipping through the side door of a
Bill signing intrigue
Opinion: COLUMBUS A funny thing happened last week. Gov. John Kasich traveled down to Cincinnati to sign
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Sryacuse Airport? Sign misspells NY city’s name CICERO, N.Y. Someone in New
Moan for the holidays
Did I ever mention that I hate holidays? Not because I have anything against Christmas or the
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions at Valley churches Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the
Clothing giveaway
Clothing giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Greater Friendship church, in collaboration with St. John Episcopal
Jimmie Johnson wins his first pole of the season
Johnson, a two-time race winner this season, could use a boost following a five-race slump where he failed to finish better than 13th
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, July 16, the 198th day of 2016. There are 168 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Super Bowl MVP Vonn Miller signs record-breaking deal with Broncos
Super Bowl MVP Von Miller practiced both pirouettes and patience this offseason
Rain doesn’t dampen Mickelson’s game
Phil Mickelson wore a black rain suit that he didn’t need until he approached the far end of Royal Troon and already had stretched his lead
ON THE LINKS FRIDAY More professional golf results
BARBASOL CHAMPIONSHIP OPELIKA, ALA. Jhonattan Vegas shot a course-record 11-under 60, making a
Indians start second half victorious
After they limped into the All-Star break, Mike Napoli made sure they got the second half started on the right foot
Southside BOXING PRESENTS: “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”
Southside BOXING PRESENTS: “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT” When/Where: July 23 at 7:15 p.m. outside of
OLYMPICS roundup
Brazil heightening security after Nice truck attack Rio de janiero Security preparations for
Strasburg downs Pirates for a 16th straight win
Stephen Strasburg so badly wanted to start the Washington Nationals’ first game after the break that he gave up the chance to pitch in the All-Star Game in his hometown of San Diego
ON AREA DIAMONDS || More sandlot results
NABF 18U FRIDAY Boys of Summer 7, Creekside Fitness 5 STRUTHERS Tyler Srbinovich suffered
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