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Clinton: Trump unqualified to be president
She added the billionaire businessman’s practices are unethical.
Stories published July 31, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland opens Junior League Softball World Series with win
Poland rallies in the seventh to win, 7-6.
Canfield wins 10-11 Little League state championship
Canfield beat Dover 7-6 and 13-2 to win the 10-11 Little League state title.
Indians acquire reliever Miller from Yankees; Lucroy voids trade
World Serious: Indians deal for Yankees reliever Miller
'Jason Bourne' proves its enduring popularity with 1st place $60M opening weekend
'Star Trek Beyond' came in second, followed closely by 'Bad Moms'
NTSB confirms at least 16 dead in Texas hot-air balloon crash
It's now officially the worst such accident in American history
Ohio seeks public input on curriculum changes for public schools
The revisions will focus on English and math
Trump responds to criticism over fallen U.S. Muslim soldier
'I was viciously attacked," Trump tweeted today
Shooting in crowded Austin entertainment district kills 1, injures 3
The scene was complete chaos, officials said
Pedestrian struck and killed in hit and run on U.S. Route 422 in Warren
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene
Boardman resident wins state awards
Boardman resident wins state awards BOARDMAN Patrick Pacalo, a longtime resident of Boardman,
Participants sought for free training program
Participants sought for free training program YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Youngstown Community Action
SENIOR MENU
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Sweetbriar will meet for its annual picnic. Hostess is Sandy Mitchell. Garden club news
MASONIC GROUPS
SATURDAY Tibbetts-Wick Masonic Association will have its annual picnic at 4 p.m. Saturday at the
Amelia Shrader | Douglas Hanna
BOARDMAN Amelia M. Shrader of Berlin Center and Douglas S. Hanna of Pulaski, Pa., were married at
Jacqueline Slack | Eric Copenhaver
WARREN Jacqueline Marie Slack and Eric Allen Copenhaver were married on June 25 at St. Demetrios
Garretts celebrate 40th anniversary
BOARDMAN William J. Garrett III and JoAnn Testa Garrett of Boardman celebrated their 40th
Miss Roberts, Mr. Goedeker are engaged
Carly Roberts and Michael Goedeker, both of Willoughby, Ohio, are engaged. Her parents are Larry
Krista Giannios and Frank Kaydo to marry Sept. 17
The parents of Frank Kaydo and Krista Giannios, both of Poland, are announcing their engagement and
Brandenstein, Hysell wedding plans announced
YOUNGSTOWN Sue and George Brandenstein of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Miss Christy, Mr. Palumbo are engaged
BOARDMAN Vito Palumbo and Gabriella Christy, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.
Miss Catanzarite, Mr. Kozlow plan October wedding
James and Rita Nolting of Frankfort, Ill., and Dr. James and Janet Kozlow of Poland are announcing
Miss Robertson, Mr. Hrelec plan Sept. wedding
POLAND Ronald and Kimberly Robertson of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Pavilonis, Mr. Henchar to be married
CANFIELD Sandi and Kevin Henchar of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Bryce
Miss Sheehn, Mr. Scacchetti will marry
BIG PINE KEY, FLA. Leonard and Marilyn Sheehn of Big Pine Key, Fla., are announcing the engagement
Drabison-Mayle engagement is announced
AUSTINTOWN Janice and David Drabison of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Hobbs-Johnson wedding planned for August
Kenneth Johnson Jr. and Shallon Hobbs, both of Youngstown, are engaged and planning an open ceremony
Clinton: Trump unqualified to be president
She added the billionaire businessman’s practices are unethical.
Shenango River Watchers announce wheelchair-accessible pier
The pier is located in Bicentennial Park, near Connelly and Riverview manors.
Casino tax revenue up slightly
Second quarter casino tax revenues for 2016 are better than those of the same quarter in 2015, but well below their 2013 peak for that quarter.
Train tour recalls Youngstown’s booming steel days
The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association’s annual open house Saturday was at the Jim Marter Railroad Yard, 1340 Poland Ave.
Warren pinball collector still has passion three decades after starting pinball exposition
Rob Berk admits that his hobby of collecting pinball, video and arcade games is an obsession
Jackson determined to turn Browns around
Browns coach Hue Jackson is easy to spot on a practice field crowded with players, coaches, ball boys and onlookers.
‘The Land’: Film shows the grittier side of Cleveland
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Director Steven Caple Jr. was mentoring some
Anniston inspires close look at sexism
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES When one of Hollywood’s most objectified
Pirates closer Melancon traded to Nationals
Washington sent reliever Felipe Rivero and pitching prospect Taylor Hearn to the Pirates to acquire Mark Melancon
DeBartolo honored, thrilled for HOF induction
For the past few years, Eddie DeBartolo Jr. has sweated out the Super Bowl weekend.
Knightline to play for title today at Cene Park
Knightline Embroidery is the only undefeated team in this year’s PONY Palomino East Zone Tournament at Bob Cene Park.
Ericson’s dive helps Boardman win state title
Boardman’s 9-10 baseball team took the hardest possible route to the championship round.
State finds problems in Youngstown school transportation
Incomplete driver and vehicle maintenance records found in Youngstown schools transportation operations
Week of July 31, 2016
Mary E. Crump to Myer Vega et al, Tudor Lane, Boardman, $70,000. George G. Hunter to Robert E.
Girard man faces child-rape charge
William Casey Jr., 55, was arrested at his home without incident, police said.
DEADLIEST HOT-AIR BALLOON ACCIDENTS
Some of the worst accidents involving hot air balloons: Feb. 26, 2013: A hot air balloon flying
The Korean War veteran served as commander of the Korean War Veterans Association’s Chapter 137
He was named the 2010 Veteran of the Year by the United Veterans Council of Youngstown
The headlight assemblies are provided by a Michigan supplier
Affected Cruze owners to receive adhesive labels with the correct code
Roads to close
Roads to close HUBBARD Beginning Monday, Hubbard-Thomas Road just south of Hubbard-Masury Road
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket OneWest Bank NA v. Christy Marcia Banks et al, foreclosure.
Worst chapters ahead for Mill Creek?
Opinion: The KISS concert to take place Aug. 26 at Covelli Centre is just about sold out. The next night’s
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, July 31, the 213th day of 2016. There are 153 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blood Drives
today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday East Palestine school board, 6 p.m., 200 W. North Ave. Brookfield Township
Experts confront multiple explanations for surge of killings
A 2015 study by researchers at Arizona State University found significant evidence of a contagion effect in the United States.
3 dead, 1 hurt in shooting near Seattle
Associated Press SEATTLE A gunman attacked a gathering of young adults at a suburban Seattle
Call for heightened oversight of balloons rejected by FAA
By JOAN LOWY Associated Press WASHINGTON Warning about potential high-fatality accidents,
3rd Chicago cop relieved of powers over shooting
Associated Press CHICAGO Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson on Saturday relieved a
Syrian civilians begin exiting Aleppo
Associated Press BEIRUT Dozens of families and some opposition fighters started leaving besieged
2 Ohio men charged with US hate crime
Associated Press TOLEDO Two white men in Toledo have been charged with a federal hate crime in
Chantix led to wetting the bed
Q. I’m a 44-year-old woman on my third week of Chantix to quit smoking. This drug made me wet the
Nothing was off-limits for Williams’ photographer
By RYAN PEARSON Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES Photographer Arthur Grace was on
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, July 31, the 213th day of 2016. There are 153 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Black Widow,” by Daniel Silva (Harper) 2. “Magic,” by Danielle Steel.
Trump’s worst torment
Opinion: Let us give the supporters of Donald Trump the benefit of the doubt – that they’re for him not
Use privilege for greater good
Opinion: By J. NICK PITTS The Philadelphia Inquirer I am not sorry for being white. And you shouldn’t be
Americans have right to presidential race of ideas
Editorial: If there were any question as to the extent of the political divide in America today, consider what
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, 1-11 p.m.: Festival ($4) on
What does SPF stand for, exactly?
Our sunscreens may not be protecting us as well as we think. In part, we have ourselves to blame –
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Southern Park to host show BOARDMAN Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., will have a “Back-to-
Desperately seeking drivers, Uber, Lyft offer rental options
SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Personal Finance Writer No car? No problem for ride sharing companies
‘Keep Calm and Carry On’
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer Britain’s vote to leave the European Union is taking a
Tribune News Service (TNS)
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our son is a rising second-grader at a private school. Last year,
Take the confusion out of SPF definition
Our sunscreens may not be protecting us as well as we think. In part, we have ourselves to blame –
Smaller pieces by industrial designers can be found
Many artists don’t create just pictures or sculptures. They make furniture, jewelry, dinnerware or
Storms batter Baltusrol, halt PGA Championship
Co-leaders Jimmy Walker and Robert Streb made it as far as the practice range before clouds gathered.
Pluchinsky celebrates OPGA Publinx victory
The 2012 South Range graduate and former YSU golfer finished first in the 60-player field to win the OPGA Publinx.
Jutanugarn takes lead at British Open
Associated Press WOBURN, ENGLAND Ariya Jutanugarn took the Women’s British Open lead Saturday at
AUTO RACING | Saturday’s events
INDYCAR PAGENAUD SETS COURSE RECORD AT MID-OHIO LEXINGTON IndyCar points leader Simon Pagenaud
Tribe goes deep often in win
Associated Press cleveland Jason Kipnis hit one of Cleveland’s four homers, leading the Indians
Poland Junior League team wins state title
First Poland’s Junior League girls softball team won a state championship. Now its baseball team has duplicated the feat.
Airfares cheapest in 1st quarter since ’10
Airfares cheapest in 1st quarter since ’10 U.S. airfares were the cheapest they’ve been since 2010
History with Hamilton
The (Allentown) Morning Call BETHLEHEM, Pa. George Washington slept at the Sun Inn? Big deal.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Advisory board Nick Tatarka, a native of Boardman, was awarded a position on
Black Lives pin sentence reveals judicial problems
Opinion: Black Lives pin sentence reveals judicial problems The decision by a Youngstown judge to sentence
2016 Scholarships | Mahoning County The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on information provided by school officials. Included are single
AUSTINTOWN Ashley Amendol: Youngstown State University, Trustees’, $20,000. Alexia Carcelli:
Trump: Clinton ‘trying to rig’ debates with NFL conflicts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says opponent Hillary
‘Bubba’s Revenge’ a fun time
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com If you’ve been missing The Honkytonk Angels, then Salem
Suspected burglar found dead after he’s tied to tree
Suspected burglar found dead after he’s tied to tree LEROY, Ala. Authorities say a suspected