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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
North Side woman hospitalized after attack by her own dog
Neighbors and family members Thursday had to hit a dog in the head with a baseball bat and run it over with a van to stop him from attacking its owner on Dearborn Avenue.
International news outlets claim Islamic cult material used in Youngstown schools
A video included as a resource in the city schools science curriculum espouses creationism, and published reports claim its producer is an Islamic cult leader and Holocaust denier.
Sentence must be deterrent to others, judge tells ex-auditor Sciortino
A visiting judge said she just couldn’t let former Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino “get away” with his repeated illegal use of county computers.
Records were destroyed in former Niles mayor's office, state auditor's letter says
The Ohio Auditor’s Office concluded in 2015 that a “destruction of records” took place at the office of former Mayor Ralph Infante.
Youngstown urged to 'shoot for the moon' on Star Wars project
City officials are hoping the Force is with them as they make a long-shot effort to persuade legendary filmmaker George Lucas to build his “narrative art museum” downtown.
Campbell charter panel chairman threatens to sue if council breaks law
Campbell Law Director Brian Macala defended the legality of a closed-door executive session that occurred earlier this week, saying it involved discussion of an “imminent” lawsuit.
United Way transitioning to support of education, emergency services
The United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley’s 2016 disbursement of $2,331,367 to UW-led initiatives and local nonprofit agencies reflects the organization’s transition to a Community Impact model, which places the focus on education and emergency services.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Boardman home search case
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case in which Boardman police failed to say “search warrant” before they broke down an apartment door to make a drug bust.
DIVA Donations helps families struggling to pay for big school events
For teenage girls and their parents, the hassle of buying a fancy dress to be worn once or twice for a dance, prom or special occasion can be a financial hardship.
St. Joe's president is 2016 Athena Award winner
The 2016 Athena Award winner is Kathy Cook, president of St. Joseph Warren Hospital.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 33
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
Cincy-based Procter & Gamble says employee was aboard EgyptAir flight
Procter & Gamble says employee was aboard EgyptAir flight
Sciortino gets 4-6 months incarceration for illegally using county computers
A judge sentenced ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino to four to six months incarceration at a halfway house today for illegally using county computers for his re-election efforts.
Ohio school district apologizes after student is left asleep on bus
Ohio school district apologizes after student is left asleep on bus
ADI provides info to DOT for final approval of Youngstown/Chicago flights
ADI provides info to DOT for final approval of Youngstown/Chicago flights
ACLU threatens lawsuit over convention protest applications
ACLU threatens lawsuit over convention protest applications
UPDATE | Phil Mickelson to forfeit nearly $1 million in SEC case
Phil Mickelson to forfeit nearly $1 million in SEC case
Mill Creek MetroParks board selection committee to meet
MetroParks board selection committee to meet
Top Boston tourism official arrested on extortion charges
Top Boston tourism official arrested on extortion charges
Stocks fall after Fed signals June rate hike possible
Stocks fall after Fed signals June rate hike possible
Brown, Portman applaud Obama's U.S. attorney nomination
Brown, Portman applaud Obama's U.S. Attorney nomination
State's top court upholds Bennie Adams murder conviction
State's top court upholds Bennie Adams murder conviction
Auditor: Oakhill won’t bankrupt the county
Mahoning County is financially strong, County Auditor Ralph T. Meacham says.
Youngstown’s population continues to decline
The city has lost an average of 471 people annually since the 2010 census. The actual loss is significantly greater than the U.S. Census Bureau estimate.
Walsh Jesuit’s Canzone too much for Fitch bats
The Division I district semifinal ended with a Falcon stranded at third
Personal attacks, near fight mar Niles council meeting
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Embarrasing. Disgusting. Disgraceful. Those words,
Shorty and Elba Navarro donate $1 million to YSU
The Navarros’ gift will be used for scholarships and to increase campus jobs for students
Distress panel to interview 6 CEO applicants for Youngstown schools
The first round of interviews for the post is next week.
Victorian Players to offer ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players will present the Tennessee Williams classic drama
Ursuline makes debut in Division II district against top seed
Niles faces Marlington in other semifinal
Trumbull commissioners unite to defend county dog pound from petition complaints
The Trumbull County commissioners, who had a one-week hiatus from their normally cooperative attitude toward each other, were preaching cooperation again Wednesday as they defended the Trumbull County Dog Pound from an online attack on its executive dog warden, Gwen Logan.
CBS is looking for more laughs with the fall schedule
Matt LeBlanc, Kevin James and Joel McHale all get new sitcoms
Dierks Bentley delves into love on new album
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Dierks Bentley scoring yet another No. 1 hit with his
Stambaugh unveils bands for outdoor concert series
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN This summer’s Bands at the Baugh summer concert series at Stambaugh
Summer music festival preview Ohio ROCKS!
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The music festivals keep getting closer to Youngstown.
SPORTS DIGEST || AJGA seeking volunteers
AJGA seeking volunteers YOUNGSTOWN The Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation American Junior Golf
Champion, N. Falls advance to district final
Flashes rout Brookfield as Tigers edge Kirtland By charles grove cgrove@vindy.com leavittsburg
Bar crawl in steel mill neighborhood
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Ten bars, restaurants and clubs in the Steelton and Garden District
Campbell council reviews charter amendments to be placed on ballot
During its caucus session, council also discussed a breakdown of the police radio system.
Ex-Mahoning Auditor Sciortino to be sentenced today on felony, misdemeanor
He could face up to 18 months of incarceration
Child porn yields 121-month prison term
A federal judge put a first-time offender in prison for 121 months on child porn charges.
Blaze that killed 3 fast, intense, officials say
Neil Autry confers with fire investigators Wednesday outside his Bryson Street home, which caught fire late Tuesday evening. Killed in the blaze were his daughter and two of his grandchildren. Autry and his wife managed to escape.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Steel Magnolias,” directed by Terri A. Wilkes, Victorian Players Theatre,
Field & Odds for Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes
Field & Odds for Saturday’s 141st Preakness Stakes PPHorseTrainerJockeyOdds 1.Cherry
F.Y.I.
Big Chuck, Little John in event for museum CORTLAND Greene Eagle Winery, 2576 Davis-Peck Road,
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Angry Birds Movie (PG) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Wed. 9:35; Mon.-Th. 4:05;
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 9 p.m. Barrel33,
Russia faces range of sanctions if state-sponsored doping is proved
Associated Press LONDON The latest allegations of state-sponsored doping in Russia could lead to
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Hubbard: GIRARD May 15
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, Mahoning
Commercial Metal Forming’s parent company files bankruptcy
The bankruptcy is not expected to impact business at Commercial.
Data show Ohio voters switched parties in primary
Associated Press COLUMBUS Swing state Ohio saw its voters sway in the presidential primary, with
Commander: IS trying to regain initiative
Associated Press KUWAIT CITY Deadly bombings in Baghdad may signal a shift in tactics by the
New port authority website to help explain financing tools
The new website for the Western Reserve Port Authority’s economic-development division gives people considering investment in the Mahoning Valley information on financing options.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephanie Humphrey and Ricky Peck, Leetonia, boy, May 17.
Youngstown council OKs company to design replacement sewer line
But council didn’t vote on a contract for YSU to assist with writing grants
Dam repairs at parks
Dam repairs at parks COLUMBUS Ohio will invest more than $2 million in dam repairs at three Ohio
Trump lists 11 potential justices; Sanders sharpens critique of Dems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on
Americans more upbeat about own finances than economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans are of two minds about the economy in the midst of an
BUSINESS DIGEST || Cerni Motors hosts open house
Cerni open house AUSTINTOWN Cerni Motors, 5751 Cerni Place, will have its second biennial
Remembrance walk planned for families, friends of overdose victims
“Steps of Change” takes place Saturday
METRO DIGEST || Judge Rusu offers free probate education event
Judge Rusu to discuss ‘All Things Probate’ YOUNGSTOWN Do you know what to do when a loved one
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Woman stole 29,500 quarters ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. An Albuquerque woman is
Urban Farm Plant Sale
Urban Farm Plant Sale When: Saturdays through June 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: Plants
There is no research available to determine whether the insects are vanishing FIREFLIES
Mysterious lights flashing in your backyard. They are faint at first, but increasing in number and intensity as the night gets darker and you continue to watch.
Perfect pepper secrets
Perfect pepper secrets Peter Piper didn’t just pick his peppers, he planned before planting them.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.01—.29 Aqua America, .71
Pain meds user rejects addict label
Opinion: By Nicole Hussey Los Angeles Times Not all pain medication users are addicts. That sentence had
Creeping Charlie? Violets?
Creeping Charlie? Violets? Whether in your lawn, or creeping into your landscape beds, these are
Trump’s refusal to release tax returns not surprising
Editorial: Since the day he rode down the escalator in his iconic building in New York City to announce his
Grim choices in presidential race
Opinion: We must frankly face the fact that the front-runners in both political parties represent a new low,
Reduce disease in veggie gardens
Q. Are there any preventive cultural practices that I can use to reduce disease in my vegetable
Enough with the mosques
Opinion: By Zulfi Ahmed The Dallas Morning News My fellow Muslims, we have been labeled terrorists or
Salem theater to present Broadway cabaret
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre will present “People Will Say We’re in Love,” a
Larimer guides Western Reserve past Jackson-Milton for district title
Blue Devils won their third consecutive Division IV district title
Studio will turn Tetris game into film
By LOUISE WATT Associated Press BEIJING It lacks the building blocks of characters and a plot
Irving shines in demolition of the Raptors
Irving pulled off a few other dizzying spins and other did-he-just-do-that moves while finishing with 27 points, five assists and two steals
A life that you can identify with
If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you can relate to “Rust Belt Boy,” a memoir in
Curry, Warriors even series against Thunder
Stephen Curry scored 15 straight points in less than 2 minutes during one dazzling third-quarter stretch
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS Game 2: WeSTERN Conference Finals Warriors118 Thunder91 Series is tied 1-1
Passenger plane missing over Egypt, airline says
Tribune News Service CAIRO An EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo with 69 people on board
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