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Trump vows – again – to save America
In the longest nomination acceptance speech in 44 years, Donald Trump spent a large portion of his time bashing Hillary Clinton and spoke in general ...
Flag day festivities at Beeghley Oaks
Beeghley Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Boardman celebrated Flag Day on June 14 by creating its own flag.
Hilltop third-graders honor famous Americans
Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students honored famous Americans, past and present, during the school’s 30th annual Famous Americans program on June 2.
Stories published July 22, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cathy Zack, Lou Fusillo woman, man of year at Mount Carmel fest
For Cathy Zack, there’s a continuity in her church, Mount Carmel Basilica, that suits her very well.
Judge Milich cites attorney for wearing Black Lives Matter botton
An attorney cited for contempt of court in municipal court Friday and given five days in jail for wearing a Black Lives Matter button has promised not to wear the button in court while her case is appealed.
Struthers farmer's market outgrowth of Selah's family values
Brian Palumbo’s great-grandmother never let a piece of produce go to waste.
Nles mayor rescinds proposal to eliminate minimum staffing
Under fire from safety forces, members of the city’s fiscal commission and angry residents, Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia announced Friday he is withdrawing “after careful consideration” his proposal to eliminate minimum manning in the safety forces from the city’s Financial Recovery Plan.
North Lima lawyer shot in argument over dog
A prominent local lawyer was admitted to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after being shot in the leg with a .38-caliber revolver at his Lynn Road residence and suffering a non-life-threatening injury.
AG investigating Trumbull engineer
The same special prosecutor who is handling allegations into possible illegal activity by Niles government officials and others is appointed to prosecute possible criminal charges against Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith.
Valley school food service workers take lessons from culinary chef
Eleven school districts blended together at Austintown Intermediate School to learn skills to spice up their menus during a Culinary Chef Lab from Tuesday through Friday.
Scores from Friday's Greatest Golfer finals 1st round at Squaw Creek
Scores from Friday's Greatest Golfer finals 1st round at Squaw Creek
Hillary Clinton says Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine will join her on Democratic ticket as candidate for vice president
Hillary Clinton says Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine will join her on Democratic ticket as candidate for vice president
UPDATE | 8 dead in Munich mall shooting; police hunt up to 3 suspects
8 dead in Munich mall shooting; police hunt up to 3 suspects
Astronaut John Glenn’s historic flight plan sold for $67K
Astronaut John Glenn’s historic flight plan sold for $67K
Experimental plane crashes in western Ohio, killing 2 people
Experimental plane crashes in western Ohio, killing 2 people
Special prosecutor looking into allegations against Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith
Special prosecutor looking into allegations against Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith
UPDATE | 6 dead in Munich mall shooting; manhunt underway
6 dead in Munich mall shooting; manhunt underway
Pro bass fisherman makes special appearance Monday in Boardman
Pro bass fisherman makes special appearance Monday in Boardman
Ohio to get nearly $1M in federal Zika virus funding
Ohio to get nearly $1M in federal Zika virus funding
Ohio conducting prison-wide review of inmate count system
Ohio conducting prison-wide review of inmate count system
Police: Glass in Ohio officer’s sandwich wasn’t intentional
Police: Glass in Ohio officer’s sandwich wasn’t intentional
Ex-KKK leader David Duke says he plans to run for US Senate
Ex-KKK leader David Duke says he plans to run for US Senate
Boardman teens face charges for Sunday breaking and entering, theft
Boardman teens face charges for Sunday breaking and entering, theft
UPDATE | Local NAACP seeks to intervene in attorney jailed for wearing Black Lives Matter button
Local NAACP seeks to intervene in attorney jailed for wearing Black Lives Matter button
Obama hosts Mexican president for White House talks
Obama hosts Mexican president for White House talks
Hubbard issues water-conservation notice beginning Monday
Hubbard issues water-conservation notice beginning Monday
Search for Flight 370 will be suspended, possibly forever
Search for Flight 370 will be suspended, possibly forever
Attorney jailed for 5 days for wearing Black Lives Matter button in Youngstown courtroom
Attorney jailed for 5 days for wearing Black Lives Matter button in Youngstown courtroom
Why black men fear that any police encounter could go awry
Why black men fear that any police encounter could go awry
THMA memorial ride set for Saturday
THMA memorial ride set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN Teamsters Horsemen Motorcycle Association will
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Guilford Lake Civic Association will have its annual covered dish picnic at 6:30 p.m.
GOP CONVENTION | Trump's closer is over, Clinton set to snag attention
GOP CONVENTION | Trump's closer is over, Clinton set to snag attention
GM posts significant increase in earnings, plans for more Takata impact
GM reported a 157 percent increase in earnings and noted possible more Takata recalls.
Baird Brothers floors first NABF opponent
Jack Tumulty tossed six innings, struck out six, allowed just one run while scattering four hits.
Solar panels to bring energy savings, educational opportunities
Western Reserve Schools unveil solar energy program
Scrappers’ return home spins out of control from start
The Spinners needed just 11 pitches to take an early lead.
Niles fiscal commission hears complaints of “exorbitant” bank fees
Treasurer Janet Rizer-Jones said Thursday the city is being victimized by “exorbitant fees” by the bank handling millions of dollars in utility payments made by residents and businesses.
YSU’s Neu finally gets a break
Conner Neu had been training for 60 consecutive weeks ahead of the Olympic Trials.
NBA says 2017 ASG won’t be played in Charlotte
The NBA announced late Thursday afternoon that it is moving the 2017 All-Star Weekend out of Charlotte, in reaction to concerns with the North Carolina law known as House Bill 2.
Pastor asks for records relating to Vienna dog shooting to be sealed
Pastor David Murphy shot and killed a neighbor’s dog in Vienna last year
Judge rules David DeChristofaro’s conviction records will be sealed
A visiting judge has ruled that the records related to the conviction of former Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro shall be sealed.
SPORTS DIGEST || Steelers release tight end Matt Spaeth
Steelers release tight end Matt Spaeth PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers released tight end
Has the Republicans’ Reagan era ended, and the Trump era begun?
Opinion: Thirty-six years ago, this writer sat in the press gallery at the Republican National Convention in Joe Louis Arena in Detroit and heard an acceptance speech for the nomination for president that was soothing balm for a fractured party.
Running for Caitlin
Runners will gather to honor fallen athlete Caitlin Yager in a challenging 8K race Saturday morning
Disney’s Latina princess debuts
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES The rarified sorority of Disney princesses has
Improvements to Wick Avenue will start soon
The long-awaited Wick Avenue improvement project is moving ahead
State sues over unpaid wages
The state has sued a Canfield employer, saying it failed to pay wages due to 40 employees.
Calif. man charged with drunken driving in I-80 crash
The man lost control of his rig and struck a guardrail and bridge on I-80
U.S. Sen. Portman says GOP is unified
Gov. John Kasich spoke to the delegation about standing up for your beliefs.
'I AM YOUR VOICE,' Trump says during acceptance speech
Declaring America in crisis, Donald Trump pledged to cheering Republicans and still-skeptical voters Thursday night that as president he will restore the safety they fear they’re losing, strictly curb immigration and save the nation from Hillary Clinton’s record of “death, destruction, terrorism and weakness.”
Freedom School focuses on reading
Freedom School uses cheers and chants to motivate and teach the students, called scholars
Trump vows – again – to save America
In the longest nomination acceptance speech in 44 years, Donald Trump spent a large portion of his time bashing Hillary Clinton and spoke in general terms about job creation, stopping “uncontrolled immigration,” fair trade policies, repealing and replacing Obamacare, stopping domestic terrorism, appointing judges to the Supreme Court “who will uphold our laws and our Constitution,” taking care of veterans, and building the nation’s infrastructure, but added, “ We are going to be considerate and compassionate to everyone.'
Kaine emerges as top choice for Clinton
Associated Press STERLING, Virginia Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine has emerged as the leading
METRO DIGEST || Suspect in Brier Hill shooting arrested
Brier Hill arrest YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police along with the Marshals Task Force arrested a man
Florida probing second possible Zika infection
Florida probing second possible Zika infection MIAMI The Florida Health Department says it’s
Teen picked up by Campbell police accused of stealing from Mahoning County Treasurer’s Office
The Youngstown teen had several active warrants for his arrest.
Prosecutor: Attacker had accomplices, plotted for months
Associated Press PARIS The truck driver who killed 84 people on a Nice beachfront had
Priebus calls for a better America
Priebus calls for a better America CLEVELAND Reince Priebus has arguably had one of the more
Brazil says it arrested 10 who pledged allegiance to Islamic State
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Ten Brazilians who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State
Huntington posts revenue increase, net income decrease
Acquisition costs led to an 11 percent decline in net income.
American killed while fighting IS in Syria
Associated Press DENVER A Colorado man who joined Kurdish forces in their fight against the
Commercial, union reps expect company to be bought
Little to no disruption in the workforce is expected.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Raenell Allen and Kevin Gamble Sr., Youngstown, boy, July
Woman arrested for hiding drugs from cops
Jennifer Coyier also had several warrants pending against her
Ailes out as head of Fox News amid sexual allegations
Associated Press NEW YORK Warren native Roger Ailes is out as chief executive at Fox News
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
America Makes announces awardees YOUNGSTOWN America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing
Feds sue to stop insurance mergers
Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. government is suing to stop two major health
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Michael McCullough,
Jury says St. Joseph Warren Hospital did not commit medical malpractice
A jury has ruled in favor of St. Joseph Warren Hospital in a medical malpractice lawsuit
oddly enough
oddly enough Man lassoes bear that had head stuck in container GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. A
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, July 22, the 204th day of 2016. There are 162 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Official: Officer shot wrong man
Miami Herald (TNS) NORTH MIAMI, Fla. The North Miami police officer who shot an unarmed, black
Man sentenced to four years in prison on drug, weapons charges
Also must forfeit more than 8k in cash
Cool off at rec center
Cool off at rec center YOUNGSTOWN With temperatures expected to top 90 degrees over the weekend,
Protests simmer, fizzle on convention’s last day
Associated Press CLEVELAND Hundreds of demonstrators for and against Donald Trump gathered in
Partnerships log progress in the fight against blight
Editorial: Take a drive down South Avenue and some of its adjacent neighborhoods in the city of Youngstown,
Mike Pence exceeds expectations
Opinion: Mike Pence, Donald Trump’s choice for vice president, did exactly what a running mate is supposed to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Gosselin makes ‘appearance’ at T.G.I. Friday’s for charity LANCASTER, Pa. Former
Cruz’s advice leaves door open for Hillary to destroy America
Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News (TNS) Our hearts are torn in two. Those of us who love
CHS graduates visit elementary schools
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twenty-two 2016 Canfield High School graduates, dressed in
Flag day festivities at Beeghley Oaks
Beeghley Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Boardman celebrated Flag Day on June 14 by creating its own flag.
Canfield Community Briefs
August sale items offered Helping Hands Closet at Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located
Students compete in prison ball battles
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The students in fourth grade at Robinwood Lane
Fourth-grade students earn diplomas
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School hosted a
Transform tote bags with simple steps
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a TOTE-ally Stamped
July 5
July 5 Criminal damaging: A vehicle in the 3100 block of Southwind Trail was found with a 3-inch
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland seeks varsity head swimming coach The Poland athletic administration is currently seeking a
June 30
June 30 Identity fraud: A fraudulent Ohio driver’s license was reported to the Ohio Bureau of
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
July 5
July 5 Theft: Police were dispatched to Boardman Area Court on Market Street to book 31-year-old
Buried memories lost in time at Stadium Drive
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com A group of Boardman High School seniors
Family garden provides family fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Garden hosted a flower-themed
Hilltop fourth-graders leave school in style
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students celebrated
Hilltop third-graders honor famous Americans
Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students honored famous Americans, past and present, during the school’s 30th annual Famous Americans program on June 2.
Poland Community Briefs
Local YMCA to feature Ervin Newman paintings The Davis Family YMCA is hosting “Hooray for
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Boardman Community Briefs
Lumen Christi scholarship available Lumen Christi Catholic Schools will be accepting Ed Choice
A purple sky for Pappas
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com A purple sky above Fitch High School was filled with messages
Olympic hopeful shows off skills
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com American taekwondo athlete Natalie Hershberger
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls softball travel team hosts tryouts The Canfield Crush 10U girls softball travel team will be
Emily Lawrence, Dane Adams are engaged
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Emily Kathleen Lawrence and Dane Andrew Adams, both of Melbourne, are
Leslie Cusano | Edward Davis
YOUNGSTOWN The wedding of Leslie Cusano and Edward Davis took place April 30 at St. Michael’s
Young meteorologists create own storm
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library welcomed a representative
Austintown officials work to improve Wickcliffe area
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com Township Zoning Inspector Darren Crivelli put his final
Austintown Community Briefs
Spaghetti dinner to benefit family of local hero The Commons at Greenbriar and Greenbriar Health
Beemans mark 50th anniversary with trip to N.C.
BOARDMAN Jim and Carole Beeman of Boardman celebrated their 50th anniversary with a trip to Lake
Olivia Gessler, Cody McCullough to wed in August
AUSTINTOWN Jeffrey and Lorie Gessler of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mount Carmel Italian Festival, 5-11 p.m.: Tonight’s entertainment
RECAPS OF THURSDAY’S PRO GOLF EVENTS
CANADIAN OPEN OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Dustin Johnson made a 10-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th hole
OLYMPICS roundup
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Juniors Greatest Golfer of Valley Championship
The championship round for the 17-U boys and girls divisions of the 2016 Flynn Automotive Group
18-U NABF WORLD SERIES Updated records
Pool A Baird Brothers 1-0 Michigan Bulls 1-0 Team Ontario 1-1 Diamond Hit Club 0-2 Pool B
RGIII gets fresh start with Browns
Griffin’s comeback will be the main story line during training camp for the Browns.
Liriano dominant in win over Brewers
Liriano struck out a season-high 13 without issuing a walk over 62/3 innings.
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