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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

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Amber Savier | William James

BOARDMAN Amber Saviers and William James were married May 21 at St. Charles Church. The Rev.

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Amanda Barbone | Nicholas Eubanks

CANFIELD Amanda M. Barbone became the wife of Nicholas D. Eubanks on April 30. The parents of

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Mackenzie Russell | William Ferrando

YOUNGSTOWN Mackenzie Russell and William Ferrando Jr. were married June 11 at Christ Church

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Body found in burning car on East Side

Police not sure yet how man died


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.


Women’s creativity on display at Youngstown YWCA art show

The show is in its 34th year.


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


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.


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


Hollywood stars, athletes also search for Pokemon

By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Pokemon Go” has caught the public’s


DuVall has become voice of Alice in Chains

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The deck was definitely stacked against Alice in Chains,


Record Reviews

Aaron Neville Album: “Apache” Grade: B Aaron Neville picks up the pace and delves into


Veterans disturbed by ‘Orange is New Black’

Associated Press Leading veterans’ groups are disturbed by the way veterans hired as prison guards


Cake Boutique to battle on Food Network’s “Cake Wars”

The Howland bake shop will be in an episode on Monday.


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.


ON AREA DIAMONDS || More sandlot results

NABF 18U FRIDAY Boys of Summer 7, Creekside Fitness 5 STRUTHERS Tyler Srbinovich suffered


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


OLYMPICS roundup

Brazil heightening security after Nice truck attack Rio de janiero Security preparations for


Southside BOXING PRESENTS: “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT”

Southside BOXING PRESENTS: “CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT” When/Where: July 23 at 7:15 p.m. outside of


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


ON THE LINKS FRIDAY More professional golf results

BARBASOL CHAMPIONSHIP OPELIKA, ALA. Jhonattan Vegas shot a course-record 11-under 60, making a


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


Super Bowl MVP Vonn Miller signs record-breaking deal with Broncos

Super Bowl MVP Von Miller practiced both pirouettes and patience this offseason


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, July 16, the 198th day of 2016. There are 168 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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


LATEST LINE

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Clothing giveaway

Clothing giveaway YOUNGSTOWN Greater Friendship church, in collaboration with St. John Episcopal


vacation bible school

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


Tribute to angler advocate

Summer fishing is in full swing all across the region, but before we head out to the lakes this


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


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.


Moan for the holidays

Did I ever mention that I hate holidays? Not because I have anything against Christmas or the


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Sryacuse Airport? Sign misspells NY city’s name CICERO, N.Y. Someone in New


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v WaterFire Sharon, 1 p.m. to midnight: Large and art-driven festival


Bill signing intrigue

Opinion: COLUMBUS A funny thing happened last week. Gov. John Kasich traveled down to Cincinnati to sign


Small-town pride: LGBT stigma fades as rights are won

Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, MD. Ron Beachley remembers slipping through the side door of a


Ohio utility warns Pokemon GO players

Ohio utility warns Pokemon GO players COLUMBUS A power company in Ohio is warning players of the


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


Route 66 to go green

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Route 66, the historic U.S. highway made famous for


Mom arrested after child found wandering near street

Lisa Marie Patrick faces child-endangering and resisting arrest charges


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


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,


White House: Budget deficit to rise to $600B

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Friday predicted that the government’s budget


Perry releases ‘Rise’

Perry releases ‘Rise’ Katy Perry has released a new single that marks her first new music since


Dump-Trump drive fizzles

Associated Press CLEVELAND The struggle by conservatives for an 11th-hour derailment of Donald


Youth Sportsfest

Youth Sportsfest Berlin Center The Lake Milton Fish and Game club, 4374 Bedell Road, is hosting


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN,

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


A course on onomatopoeic birds

If you are among the many who struggle to learn bird songs, start with those species that actually


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


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


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


BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse plans to open in Boardman next year

Company confirms plans to open in first half of 2017


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Shawn M. Colonna, 29, of Pittsburgh, and Brittaney R.


VP pick Pence draws positive GOP reaction

Associated Press WASHINGTON After frenzied, final decision-making, Donald Trump announced


Development planned in downtown Warren

Development planned in downtown Warren WARREN California investors have purchased three attached


sunday news shows Guest lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: To be announced. NBC’s “Meet the


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


Officials: Gunman had no bomb-making stash

Associated Press DALLAS The gunman who killed five Dallas police officers did not have a large


Turkish officials say coup attempt failed

Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the nation today


France calls up reservist forces after Nice attack

Associated Press NICE, France France called up thousands of reserve security forces Friday as


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,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Brian and Michelle Flood, Youngstown, girl, July 14.


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


GOLF

GOLF British Open Friday At Royal Troon Golf Club Troon, Scotland Purse: $7.74 million


Band concert

Band concert LIBERTY The Liberty Presbyterian Church, 1451 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, will


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