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Some Valley Republicans bemoan Kasich's snub of Trump
Ohio Gov. John Kasich and his wife, Karen, acknowledge his presidential campaign supporters Tuesday afternoon during a reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of ...
Stories published July 20, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Elderly, ill at risk with high temps starting Thursday
A nearly weeklong heat wave, with temperatures in the 90s for several days predicted to start Thursday, can be particularly dangerous to the elderly and people with chronic illnesses.
YSU grad dies in fall in fight with inmate during first year on job
Youngstown State University graduate Kris Moules, who died after falling down an elevator shaft, was an internal team leader and a go-to guy, according to his former baseball coach.
Port authority settled suit only to avoid costly trial, Dickten says
Dan Dickten, Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport aviation director, tried to clear his name today regarding a settlement contract the Western Reserve Port Authority signed with a former employee who alleged Dickten sexually harassed her.
de SOUZA: Today in Cleveland, it was the convention that should have been
For many Ohio Republicans, it was the convention that should have been: Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich on stage, his wife, Karen, by his side, soaking up the adulation and warmth from the overflow crowd.
Ted Cruz urges Republicans to 'vote your conscience' during RNC speech
Sen. Ted Cruz on Wednesday seemed to be following the adage: “If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all,” because he literally said nothing nice about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during his prime-time convention speech.
Boyfriend gets 2 years for abuse of girlfriend's child
A man who pleaded guilty to the abuse of his girlfriend’s child was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison.
YSU prof helps Boys & Girls Club kids uncover local history
Pieces of bricks, scraps of ripped clothing and shards of a china set may not look like much, but they tell a story about how a neighborhood used to look and the people who lived there.
Ex-funeral home director pleads guilty, could get 3 years
Robert J. McClurkin, the older of the two McClurkin brothers who ran the former McClurkin Funeral Home in Girard, pleaded guilty today to 11 charges related to the theft of about $450,000 from customers who bought prepaid funeral arrangements.
GOP CONVENTION | Business partner calls Trump smart and tough
GOP CONVENTION | Business partner calls Trump smart and tough
GOP CONVENTION | 'Lock her up' roars again at GOP convention
GOP CONVENTION | 'Lock her up' roars again at GOP convention
GOP CONVENTION | Pence, former Trump rivals to take convention stage
GOP CONVENTION | Pence, former Trump rivals to take convention stage
GOP CONVENTION | Pence to call for GOP unity, embrace of Trump
GOP CONVENTION | Pence to call for GOP unity, embrace of Trump
GOP CONVENTION | Secret Service investigating NH legislator who said Clinton should be "shot for treason."
GOP CONVENTION | Secret Service investigating NH legislator who said Clinton should be "shot for treason."
GOP CONVENTION | Cruz backers chant 2020 as 2nd White House run possible
Cruz backers chant 2020 as 2nd White House run possible
Fed court ruling: Texas voter ID law violates Voting Rights Act
Fed court ruling: Texas voter ID law violates Voting Right Act
Defense, foreign ministers to plan next steps against IS
Defense, foreign ministers to plan next steps against IS
Court reinstates Ohio’s Freddie Mac suit over pension losses
Court reinstates Ohio’s Freddie Mac suit over pension losses
GOP CONVENTION | Speaker urges pro-Kasich Ohio delegates to support Trump
Speaker urges pro-Kasich Ohio delegates to support Trump
Mahoning County receives $2.9M in fed funding to remove lead hazards from homes
Mahoning County receives $2.9M in fed funding to remove lead hazards from homes
Man gets prison for raping unconscious Pa. college student
Man gets prison for raping unconscious Pa. college student
GOP CONVENTION | Trump speechwriter apologizes for Melania Trump's speech
Trump speechwriter apologizes for Melania Trump's speech
GOP CONVENTION | House Speaker Paul Ryan says vote for anyone but Trump is a vote for Clinton
House Speaker Paul Ryan says vote for anyone but Trump is a vote for Clinton
Judge: Ohio State did not defame fired band director
Judge: Ohio State did not defame fired band director
GOP CONVENTION | United against Clinton, GOP seeks to rebrand Trump
GOP CONVENTION | United against Clinton, GOP seeks to rebrand Trump
Heat blamed for death in Missouri as temps rise in Midwest
Heat blamed for death in Missouri as temps rise in Midwest
Parents won’t sue Disney over son’s death by gator
Parents won’t sue Disney over son’s death by gator
GOP CONVENTION | Liar. Lucifer. Lock her up. GOP denounces Clinton
Liar. Lucifer. Lock her up. GOP denounces Clinton
Gordon comes out of retirement to replace Earnhardt at Indy, Pocono
Gordon comes out of retirement to replace Earnhardt at Indy, Pocono
Justice Department urges reversal in Ohio voter purge case
Justice Department urges reversal in Ohio voter purge case
Pa. guard who attended YSU, inmate take fatal plunge down elevator shaft
Guard, inmate take fatal plunge down elevator shaft
UPDATE | Police ID victim of city's 11th homicide of 2016
UPDATE | Police ID victim of city's 11th homicide of 2016
Actress Shannen Doherty shaves head amid cancer battle
Actress Shannen Doherty shaves head amid cancer battle
Woman who traded sex with 11-year-old for drugs gets prison
Woman who traded sex with 11-year-old for drugs gets prison
Police: 13-year-old boy shot in drive-by shooting in Ohio
Police: 13-year-old boy shot in drive-by shooting in Ohio
Wedgewood Pizza in Boardman hosts bike and car show Sunday
Wedgewood Pizza in Boardman hosts bike and car show Sunday
Homeless man breaks Youngstown police department window
Homeless man breaks Youngstown police department window
GOP CONVENTION | House Speaker Ryan blasts Obama's domestic, international issues
House Speaker Ryan blasts Obama's domestic, international issues
GOP CONVENTION | House Speaker Ryan praises work of Ohio delegation
House Speaker Ryan praises work of Ohio delegation
GOP CONVENTION | No sight of Trump endorsement, but plenty of Cruz ambition
No sight of Trump endorsement, but plenty of Cruz ambition
Police: Ohio woman killed before struck by vehicle
Police: Ohio woman killed before struck by vehicle
Hunter Morrison to speak at Rotary lunch
Hunter Morrison to speak at Rotary lunch YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Rotary will meet for a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Woodworth Church of the Brethren, 30 E. Western Reserve Road, Boardman, will serve
Tour of France
Local wine lovers are preparing for another type of tour with the help of Master Sommelier Mattthew Citriglia.
Canfield must win 3 times this weekend to win state
Canfield must win 3 times this weekend to win state
Trade will be Trump’s Achilles’ heel in Ohio
Opinion: Kasich, Portman aren’t buying what the real estate developer is selling
GOP consultant tells Ohio delegation: Unite behind Trump or lose
Frank Luntz spoke Tuesday to the Ohio delegation to the RNC
Multitude of ‘Pokestops’ turns Warren’s Courthouse Square into night time destination
For years, Warren officials have hoped to find something that would drive people to its downtown. Little did they know that the game Pokemon GO would do it for them.
2 Little b teams are off to compete in Tennessee
Baird, Creekside begin play on Wednesday in Knoxville
Grand jury does not indict Liberty man in fatal shooting of step-grandfather
Defense attorney cites self-defense.
Board recommends 7 revisions to Youngstown charter
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seven recommendations of the Youngstown
Youngstown's newest dining hall for people in need opens
Our Community Kitchen hosts opening celebration at its Mahoning Avenue hall
CONNECTED Travel expert shares best apps
Shawnie Kelley, publisher and editorial director at Wanderlust Travel Press, knows something about
‘Star Trek,’ ‘Aliens’ among franchises marking anniversaries Comic-Con congrats!
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer “Star Trek” is going to Comic-Con to celebrate its
Maher bolsters convention coverage
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK When did Bill Maher hatch the idea for special
Ethics lesson delivered to local officials
An Ohio Ethics Commission educator taught local public officials an ethics lesson.
Campbell schools to unveil plans for center
By SARAH LEHR slehr@vindy.com CAMPBELL Campbell City School district will unveil plans for a
Some Valley Republicans bemoan Kasich's snub of Trump
Ohio Gov. John Kasich and his wife, Karen, acknowledge his presidential campaign supporters Tuesday afternoon during a reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
Certification gained
Certification gained YOUNGSTOWN Involta has achieved the Cisco Cloud and Managed Services
Kansas City officer killed in shooting
Capt. Robert Melton had served in the honor guard for slain fellow officer Brad Lancaster in May
Trump triumphs as Republican nominee Family affair
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cementing an extraordinary political takeover, Republicans nominated
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Viewers found relief from grimness with TV’s fun-and-games NEW YORK The news was
Television continues to fall short in depicting people with disabilities
Opinion: By Danny Woodburn and Jay Ruderman Los Angeles Times It’s no secret that television programming
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.63-0.29 Aqua America, .71
Roger Ailes apparently on way out at Fox News
Los Angeles Times (TNS) NEW YORK Warren native Roger Ailes appears to be close to leaving his
Shark sightings close parts of Coney Island beach
Shark sightings close parts of Coney Island beach NEW YORK Parts of New York City’s Coney
Pa. Turnpike tolls to increase by 6%
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Motorists will soon see higher prices when paying to travel the
Source: subpoenas issued in Niles criminal investitation
Source: subpoenas issued in Niles criminal investitation
ACTION gets grant
ACTION gets grant YOUNGSTOWN The Catholic Campaign for Human Development of the United States
Quintana running out of opportunities at Tour de France
As the Tour de France heads toward the Alps, Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde have only a few opportunities left to try and derail Chris Froome’s bid for a third title in four years
METRO DIGEST || Today’s meeting canceled
Meeting canceled BOARDMAN Boardman Township trustees have canceled the special meeting that was
Police respond to break-in report, come under fire at gun shop near Atlanta
Associated Press ATLANTA A gunman inside a gun shop near Atlanta began shooting at police
Breakfast meeting
Breakfast meeting Today will be the biggest breakfast meeting for the Ohio delegation to the
Turkey fires tens of thousands in search for plotters of coup
Associated Press ISTANBUL Asserting that “all the evidence” points to a U.S.-based Muslim cleric
Microsoft bets future on cloud
Associated SAN FRANCISCO In a world where there’s a smartphone app for everything, one company –
Medical marijuana program will tap input from physicians
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania’s Department of Health expects to begin working
Calif. couple claims a share of jackpot
Associated Press CHINO HILLS, Calif. While Californians have mused for months about the mystery
States sue Volkswagen
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. New York state, Massachusetts and Maryland are suing Volkswagen
Trumbull commissioners expected to pay additional $262,671 for sewer engineering
Trumbull commissioners expected to pay additional $262,671 for sewer engineering
Pitfall for self-driving cars: human brain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Experts say the development of self-driving cars over the coming
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lisbon school board, 5 p.m., board room, board of education office, 317 N. Market
“Star Trek: Beyond” will be released in theaters Thursday, the 13th “Trek”
“Star Trek: Beyond” will be released in theaters Thursday, the 13th “Trek” film, and the third in
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital John and Emily VanJura, New Middletown, girl, July 18.
Train attacker vowed ‘revenge on the infidels’
Associated Press WUERZBURG, Germany A 17-year-old Afghan asylum-seeker vowing “revenge on these
6th Circuit says internet is cruel to criminal defendants
Editorial: In a Freedom of Information Act ruling that restricts public access to mug shots of people arrested
GOP has gone wild at the Q
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune (TNS) If there’s one thing we learned from the first day of the
City planning commission recommends rezoning to industrial green
A community meeting will be scheduled to answer residents questions
Thank goodness for Pokemon Go; we’re finally getting off our butts
Opinion: By Elizabeth Greiwe Chicago Tribune A western Australian police department took a strange call
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mohammed S. Awad, 32, of Austintown, and Sara E.
ODOT grant to further YNDC Safe Routes to Schools project
An ODOT grant will improve sidewalks, crosswalks and signage surrounding two city elementary schools
Charges of plagiarism mar Melania Trump’s moment
Associated Press CLEVELAND This was to have been Melania Trump’s moment, her first real
Friends recall slain officers as residents join to mourn
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. Across this city, shocked residents gathered Tuesday in
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
oddly enough
oddly enough Larry the cat will stay at 10 Downing Street LONDON Prime ministers may come and
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