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‘Let’s keep it going,' Obama urges Dems
For Democrats, Wednesday night was steeped in symbolism, the passing of the baton from a barrier-breaking president to a candidate trying to make history herself. ...
Stories published July 28, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Plane crashes in Braceville
An ultra-light motor-propelled aircraft crashed at about 8:30 tonight along the 3000 block of state Route 82 near Benedict Road in Braceville Township.
1 month later, Youngstown schools' new CEO still optimistic for district's future
Despite the challenges, Krish Mohip remains optimistic about the district’s future one month into his tenure as city schools chief executive officer.
Hillary makes history tonight at DNC, becoming first woman to accept nomination for president
Hillary Clinton officially accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president tonight.
Judge D'Apolito chastises woman who stabbed boyfriend
Judge Lou D’Apolito said Thursday he has no idea what he will do with the woman who just pleaded guilty to stabbing her boyfriend after she kicked him out. He returned to get some chicken wings he’d left behind.
Youngstown council guts anti-loitering law, review charter ballot proposals
City council gutted a proposed anti-loitering ordinance so much that it no longer would make loitering illegal.
YSU;'s summer bridge program nearly doubles minority graduation rate
Dajeauna Adams, a Liberty High School graduate, was nervous about starting college next month at Youngstown State University – until this week.
Ohio's U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown's prime-time remarks at Democratic National Convention tonight
It’s an honor to be in the birthplace of our democracy tonight.
DNC CONVENTION | Minority Dem delegates frustrated with 'Bernie or Bust'
Minority Dem delegates frustrated with 'Bernie or Bust'
DNC CONVENTION | US Rep. Tim Ryan tells convention Clinton will help middle class
US Rep. Tim Ryan tells convention Clinton will help middle class
DNC CONVENTION | Police and protesters credited with restraint at convention
Police and protesters credited with restraint at convention
Nearly $1.9M in state funding coming to Mahoning Valley schools
Nearly $1.9M in state funding coming to Mahoning Valley schools
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 32
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
DNC CONVENTION | Some Sanders backers want DNC apology on TV
Some Sanders backers want DNC apology on TV
14-year-old faces aggravated murder charges in father's death
14-year-old faces aggravated murder charges in father's death
Police: 11-year-old Ohio girl injured when shots fired at house
Police: 11-year-old Ohio girl injured when shots fired at house
Elephant sedative emerges as new threat in overdose battle
Elephant sedative emerges as new threat in overdose battle
MTV launches MTV Classic channel focusing on 1990s nostalgia
MTV launches MTV Classic channel focusing on 1990s nostalgia
N. Korea: US has crossed red line, relations on war footing
N. Korea: US has crossed red line, relations on war footing
Pa. prisons head reassigns 2 after report into police dog's death
Pa. prisons head reassigns 2 after report into police dog's death
Trump: Comments about Russia, Clinton emails were sarcastic
Trump: Comments about Russia, Clinton emails were sarcastic
Facebook is pushing more people to an app they didn't choose
Facebook is pushing more people to an app they didn't choose
'Pokemon Go' player finds $2,000 at Pokestop in New Jersey
'Pokemon Go' player finds $2,000 at Pokestop in New Jersey
Ohio family receives Korean War vet’s remains 65 years later
Ohio family receives Korean War vet’s remains 65 years later
Court rejects Ohio law banning police sex with minors
Court rejects Ohio law banning police sex with minors
DNC CONVENTION | Dem donors rip Trump for failure to share tax returns
Democratic donors rip Trump for failure to share tax returns
Walmart Foundation provides $35,000 to veterans Outreach
Walmart Foundation provides $35,000 to veterans Outreach
DNC CONVENTION | Storm threat on Day 4 of Democratic convention
Storm threat on Day 4 of Democratic convention
Police may charge teen girl in father's shooting death
Police may charge teen girl in father's shooting death
Harry Potter fun will be at the park
Harry Potter fun will be at the park SALEM Salem Public Library will host a Harry Potter-themed
2017 Cruze production to begin Friday
The 4,500 workers at GM Lordstown will switch to building the 2017 Cruze.
Phantoms bring hockey to Youngstown kids
About 30 Youngstown kids got a first-hand hockey lesson Wednesday.
Poland comeback forces game to be finished today
The Junior League winners bracket title game is set to resume at 6 p.m. today.
Waterline break in Boardman keeps crews busy overnight
Waterline break in Boardman keeps crews busy overnight
Ex-Sebring water operator pleads innocent
James V. Bates waived an in-person court appearance at his arraignment and waived speedy trial.
Poland 13-14 softball team in regional title game
Canfield’s 9-10 baseball team also stayed alive in the state tournament.
Struthers’ Cene Park hosts two tournaments
he PONY Palomino baseball tournament begins today at 5:30 p.m. The COLT 15 East Zone tourney begins Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Top court will hear Nationwide Insurance's appeal against agent's jury award
The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the dispute between Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. and its former agent, Christine Lucarell.
Trumbull County applying again for grant to revitalize downtown brownfields
The Trumbull County commissioners have authorized a second try for a $200,000 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency brownfield planning grant
Sharon Speedway hosts Fan Appreciation Night
By charles grove cgrove@vindy.com Sharon Speedway is opening its doors to all this Saturday for
SCT to wrap up trilogy with ‘Bubba’s Revenge’
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre will complete the “Honkytonk Angels” trilogy when it
The Youngstown Foundation helps fix a Canfield museum
The Canfield War Veterans Museum received a $10,000 grant from The Youngstown Foundation
Girard man jailed after bullets go through wall of home, into neighbor’s house
Police responded Tuesday evening to reports of shots fired.
Party leaders bring it into focus for delegates
Valley delegates to DNC say speakers explained why Hillary Clinton is best qualified to be president, and why Donald Trump is woefully unprepared to lead the country.
Stone Fruit Coffee Co. unveils remodeled Boardman location
Local coffee company rebrands itself with new Boardman shop
de SOUZA: Dems bring out the big guns, but will that make a difference?
Opinion: The outcome of this year’s presidential election is as unpredictable as Donald Trump
Poland's Success by 6 program prepares kids to succeed
Poland township starts new kindergarten preparation program
Bryant pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge
Bryant pleads guilty to misdemeanor charge CLEVELAND Browns defensive end Armonty Bryant
‘Let’s keep it going,' Obama urges Dems
For Democrats, Wednesday night was steeped in symbolism, the passing of the baton from a barrier-breaking president to a candidate trying to make history herself. It culminated with Clinton making a surprise appearance on stage to greet Obama with a long embrace, an almost unimaginable image eight years ago when they battled for the Democratic nomination.
Pluchinsky has lead in OPGA Publinx
Brandon Pluchinsky has a three-stroke lead halfway through the Ohio Public Golf Association Publinx Tournament.
No appeal filed in contempt case over Black Lives button
No appeal filed in contempt case over Black Lives button YOUNGSTOWN An appeal has not yet been
CEO, not the city school board, will decide about lawsuit
City school board is advisory so CEO will make decision about continuing with lawsuit about Youngstown Plan
Public input sought on ebbing opioid epidemic
Public input sought on ebbing opioid epidemic LOWELLVILLE The public is invited to join
Warren council gives reading to tax increase for November ballot
Warren council gives reading to tax increase for November ballot
BASEBALL AT CENE PARK
TODAY: PALOMINO EAST ZONE 5:30 p.m. Bonnie Jays vs. Worthington/Kittaning, Field No. 1
Facebook gets pushy about messaging
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Facebook once again is getting pushy about how people message one
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Youngstown man faces fed drug, firearms charges
Federal authorities say Phillip M. Lemon, II, 28, possessed with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin in December 2015
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Mad magazine artist Jack Davis dies NEW YORK Jack Davis, the prolific Mad magazine
There’s a spot on the leaf!
There’s a spot on the leaf! It seems like every tomato leaf disease starts with a dot. Learn to
Attacker nurtured jihad in quiet town
Associated Press SAINT-ETIENNE-DU-ROUVRAY, France Adel Kermiche nursed his obsession with jihad
Twig pruner eats trees from inside out
Q. I have TONS of leaves falling off my oak trees. Are they dying? Is there anything I can do about
Oddly enough
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This aggressive, smelly weed is a perennial problem CREEPING CHARLIE
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer Is there a garden in the Midwest that has not
Growing Local Foods
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Trump wonders if Russia could find missing emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump encouraged Russia on Wednesday to find and make public
Prosecutors drop case against Baltimore cops
Associated Press BALTIMORE More than a year after a young black man suffered a broken neck in a
Authorities raid mosque in Germany
Authorities raid mosque in Germany BERLIN Authorities in northern Germany say police have raided
Bulldozer operator killed fighting blaze
Associated Press BIG SUR, Calif. The operator of a bulldozer was killed when it rolled over
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that near-term risks to the U.S.
Future under Clinton
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Sen. Bernie Sanders said one good thing when he spoke Monday
George Clinton, Parliament to perform Aug. 7
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic will come to Stambaugh
2 more Zika infections reported in S. Fla.
Associated Press NEW YORK Florida health officials are investigating two more mysterious cases
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Addams Family,SDRq directed by Brent Rodgers, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E.
A change of scenery for downtown
Downtown Youngstown may be in a holding pattern in terms of new businesses and nightlife options,
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Today is Thursday, July 28, the 210th day of 2016. There are 156 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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For women, Clinton’s nomination has been 240 years in the making
By Anita Kumar McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) PHILADELPHIA Toni Walker never thought the
NIGHTLIFE
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Selected local stocks
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“Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle” (10 p.m., Comedy Channel): On “Jeff Ross
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Trump sticks up for his old pal Roger Ailes, ousted head of Fox
Opinion: By Melinda Henneberger CQ-Roll Call PHILADELPHIA All those hacked DNC emails showing the joy
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Nerve (PG-13) A high-school student reluctantly joins a popular online game and
America Makes, YBI presents additive manufacturing study
Research to help make Northeast Ohio center for additive manufacturing revolution.
Site in Chicago park chosen for Obama library
Associated Press CHICAGO President Barack Obama’s presidential library will be built in a park
Oakhill Renaissance Place is an asset worth keeping
Editorial: It was refreshing to read the intelligent comments about the future of Oakhill Renaissance Place
Landscape fabric?
Landscape fabric? It does not last forever. It gets buried and weeds grow on top. It works for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stacey Novak and Steve Gilmartin, Youngstown, girl, July
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, 9 a.m., 3339 Dobbins Road. AGENDA runs daily. Items for
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Fuel promotion YOUNGSTOWN Sunoco’s 2016 Free Fuel 5000 promotion is coming to Ohio this week.
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