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Poland opens Junior League Softball World Series with win

Poland rallies in the seventh to win, 7-6.


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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

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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

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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

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Brandenstein, Hysell wedding plans announced

YOUNGSTOWN Sue and George Brandenstein of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their

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Miss Christy, Mr. Palumbo are engaged

BOARDMAN Vito Palumbo and Gabriella Christy, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.

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Miss Catanzarite, Mr. Kozlow plan October wedding

James and Rita Nolting of Frankfort, Ill., and Dr. James and Janet Kozlow of Poland are announcing

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Miss Robertson, Mr. Hrelec plan Sept. wedding

POLAND Ronald and Kimberly Robertson of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Miss Pavilonis, Mr. Henchar to be married

CANFIELD Sandi and Kevin Henchar of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Bryce

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Miss Sheehn, Mr. Scacchetti will marry

BIG PINE KEY, FLA. Leonard and Marilyn Sheehn of Big Pine Key, Fla., are announcing the engagement

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Drabison-Mayle engagement is announced

AUSTINTOWN Janice and David Drabison of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their

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Hobbs-Johnson wedding planned for August

Kenneth Johnson Jr. and Shallon Hobbs, both of Youngstown, are engaged and planning an open ceremony

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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.


Huge inning sends Canfield to state finals

A.J. Havrilla’s three-run homer powered Canfield.


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


Benefit set Friday at Buhl Farm

Proceeds will benefit Buhl’s operations


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.


ArtFest is Sept. 17 at the University of Mount Union

Last year’s event drew about 3,000 visitors


BirthS

BirthS St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Richard and Shannon Barbone, Canfield, boy, July 29.


TCAP offers summer crisis program

The program is available Aug. 31


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


Sharonline Weekend is this weekend

Events are set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday


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 –


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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.


Area Golf League Scores

Results from Bedford Trails and other area courses.


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.


Karzmer: Longshot figures to win PGA title

It’s high time for an unexpected major winner.


Jutanugarn takes lead at British Open

Associated Press WOBURN, ENGLAND Ariya Jutanugarn took the Women’s British Open lead Saturday at


AREA GOLF CALENDAR

Upcoming events and outings.


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


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