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Community leader, activist Frank Watson dead at 92
After a 10-year battle with Parkinson’s disease, Frank Charles Watson – also known as “Dude” – died at age 92 Thursday at his Canfield home.
Roger Jones dies; made Fireline special place to work, employee says
The founder of Fireline Inc. who shares the name of the downtown children’s science and technology center with his wife has died.
Warren cops won't say where shots originated that left 3 dead
Call logs from the Trumbull County 911 Center show there was a lot of activity Thursday evening around a Cadillac that had crashed into a house at Southern Boulevard and Solar Drive Southwest after gunfire broke out.
Pasta, puddles and morra punctuate Youngstown Italian fest opening today
The 32nd annual Greater Youngstown Italian Festival kicked off today with an abundance of pasta and puddles in downtown’s Central Square.
Niece of man seriously injured in fight asking why no one helped
The big question LeTisha Underwood has about her uncle’s beating is: Why?
Trumbull commissioners taking action on 5 budget recommendations
Trumbull County commissioners told their budget review committee they are moving ahead with some of the panel’s 19 recommendations to shore up the county’s budget.
4 women charged with gambling at Boardman venues
Four people were arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into illegal gambling at two township businesses, according to a township police report and information provided by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine’s office.
Storms knock out power to thousands
John Gramelt of Girard noticed the sky darken Friday afternoon just as the lights started to flicker in his home.
Traveling Mahoning Avenue at Raccoon Road in Austintown? Be careful
Traveling Mahoning Avenue at Raccoon Road in Austintown? Be careful
Grand jury declines to indict Ohio officer who fatally shot man
Grand jury declines to indict Ohio officer who fatally shot man
Former Ohio Sen. Harry Meshel talks about his life, politics, Aug. 19
Former Ohio Sen. Harry Meshel talks about his life, politics, Aug. 19
Toyota, Mazda plan $1.6 billion US plant, to partner in EVs
Toyota, Mazda plan $1.6 billion US plant, to partner in EVs
Flynn files new financial form reporting ties to data firm
Flynn files new financial form reporting ties to data firm
Severe weather fells trees, power lines in Girard, Liberty Township
The winds ripped off a portion of an awning at Our Town Motor Sales, a used car dealership at South State Street in Girard.
US court upends murder conviction of Blackwater contractor
US court upends murder conviction of Blackwater contractor
Boil alert issued by Youngstown for areas in and near Austintown
Boil alert issued by Youngstown for areas in and near Austintown
Girl: Pa. amusement park sex suspect exposed self in ride line
Girl: Pa. amusement park sex suspect exposed self in ride line
UN report details Congo carnage, warns of 'ethnic cleansing'
UN report details Congo carnage, warns of 'ethnic cleansing'
Another strong month of hiring sends stock indexes higher
Another strong month of hiring sends stock indexes higher
Fire put out at 87-story residential skyscraper in Dubai
Fire put out at 87-story residential skyscraper in Dubai
Lawsuit over Pennsylvania municipal building mass shooting is tossed
Lawsuit over Pennsylvania municipal building mass shooting is tossed
Ohio grand jury declines to indict officer who killed Emirati man
Ohio grand jury declines to indict officer who killed Emirati man
AG Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of classified information
AG Sessions vows crackdown on leaks of classified information
Interim chancellor named for Pennsylvania university system
Interim chancellor named for Pennsylvania university system
Police: Pa. man who crashed stolen car was shot in face
Police: Pa. man who crashed stolen car was shot in face
Sea dispute, N. Korea, Muslim militants top ASEAN meetings
Sea dispute, N. Korea, Muslim militants top ASEAN meetings
Warren street closed today for neighborhood block party
Warren street closed today for neighborhood block party
Employer-based health coverage likely to stay awhile
Employer-based health coverage likely to stay awhile
Ohio man sent to prison for slaying over parking space
Ohio man sent to prison for slaying over parking space
Cannabis company plans to turn desert town into pot paradise
Cannabis company plans to turn desert town into pot paradise
Weller Gallery hosts Doug McLarty exhibit
Weller Gallery hosts Doug McLarty exhibit youngstown The Weller Gallery in the Davis Visitor
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of ABWA will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at A La Cart
2 Ohio adults charged after children found in U-Haul truck
2 Ohio adults charged after children found in U-Haul truck
US gains 209K jobs, unemployment rate falls to 4.3 pct.
US gains 209K jobs, unemployment rate falls to 4.3 pct.
Diving canines add action to dog show
For the third year, North America Diving Dogs set up a diving pool for pooches at the 26th annual Steel Valley Cluster at Canfield Fairgrounds. They are running the pool daily.
Pelini: ‘Humble’ Richmond wants to put past behind him
The YSU coach said he did his own investigation of Ma’lik Richmond’s past.
SPORTS DIGEST || Lucas, Benson power Scrappers in 10th
Simeon Lucas hit an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning and Will BEnson cracked a two-run homer to lead the Scrappers to a 15-7 win over the Auburn Doubledays.
No-name Cowboys defeat no-name ’Skins in Canton
With no stars and few starters on the field Thursday night, the Dallas Cowboys edged the Arizona Cardinals 20-18 in the Hall of Fame game.
Former aide receives jail time for sex acts with student
Christina Resek pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition for performing sex acts with the 17-year-old student.
‘Dark Tower’ wasn’t carefully constructed
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Ah, August. It’s that time of year when you can head to your local
‘Detroit’ is brutally violent but offers no illumination Horror without perspective
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer There is no nice or pretty way to tell a story about the systemic
Youngstown man gets 3 years for friend’s overdose death
Scott Bowden provided his friend with fentanyl-laced heroin in his latest on a long list of run-ins with the law.
Poland man pleads guilty in crash that killed friend
Prosecutors asked for a three-year prison sentence with the opportunity for early release after one year.
Prostitution sting yields another arrest
A Salem man answered a sex ad posted by Austintown police on Wednesday.
Business owners, executives network at DOYO
Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business was full on Thursday during DOYO Live, a digital marketing and interactive design conference.
Poland Community Briefs
Local park to host car show Boardman Park will be the location of a car show, hosted by the
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food and
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., special meeting, administration building,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, 4-11 p.m.: Music by the
Republican hopefuls for governor beating Democrats in money race
Opinion: Looking at recent campaign finance reports, the Republican candidates for governor are raising
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Dominion drop YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Ohio’s Standard Choice Offer for this month is 3.2
Bucs’ Kuhl keeps Reds from sweep
Chad Kuhl (4-7) walked two, struck out six and didn’t allow a runner past second base.
Grand jury: Driver was texting when she killed 2 teens
Grand jury: Driver was texting when she killed 2 teens AKRON An Ohio woman has been indicted on
Police find 3 guns at 2 homes in city
Police find 3 guns at 2 homes in city YOUNGSTOWN Police serving search warrants Wednesday
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Thursday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 9, White Sox 5 BOSTON
METRO DIGEST || Trgovich fraud sentencing
Fraud sentencing BOARDMAN A Boardman woman, Andrea Trgovich, 50, was sentenced Thursday in U.S.
Browns rookie Njoku suffers growing pains
The Browns have very high expectations for tight end David Njoku.
Jill Renda and Jake DiEugenio are engaged
Austintown John and Patty Renda of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Canfield Community Briefs
Traveling petting zoo on Aug. 5 Experience the Traveling Petting Zoo on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. until
Boardman Community Briefs
Car show at the park Boardman Park will be the location of a car show, hosted by the Mahoning
Austintown Community Briefs
Local park to host car show Boardman Park will be the location of a car show, hosted by the
God’s Quad concert
God’s Quad concert POLAND Bethel Friends Church, 2771 Spitler Road, will host a concert
Ford works with agencies after fumes sicken officers
Associated Press MONTPELIER, VT. A growing number of police departments across the country are
Bill Rudge Ministries celebrates 40 years
Staff report HERMITAGE, PA. Bill Rudge Ministries, 280 N. Buhl Farm Drive, celebrates 40 years
Pope’s Sistine Chapel choir launches US tour
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Choir is embarking on its first U.S.
Trump-supported immigration legislation prompts outcry
Associated Press NEW YORK Yaritza Mendez is an American citizen thanks to an immigration system
Source: Mueller convenes grand jury in DC
No information to suggest president is under investigation Associated Press WASHINGTON
Belgium’s Thomas Pieters takes 1-shot lead at Bridgestone Invitational
Pieters holed a 30-foot birdie putt on his final hole.
4 hurt on ride at Ohio State Fair remain hospitalized
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four people injured last week when a thrill ride fell apart at the
Girlfriend whose texts urged suicide gets jail time
Associated Press TAUNTON, Mass. A young woman who as a teenager encouraged her suicidal
Sessions cracks down
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Attorney General Jeff Sessions took new steps Thursday to
MARKET Small companies suffer the biggest slip in stocks
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks are slipping Thursday as technology and energy companies
Congress recessing, leaving much undone
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers scattered for their summer recess Thursday, leaving behind
Chase leads Boardman police to find 19.1 grams of crack cocaine
Man leads Boardman police officer on vehicle and foot chase
NFL roundup
kaepernick Goodell claims no blackballing ENGLEWOOD, COLO. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Recent scores
LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES Poland 6, Southwest 0 KIRKLAND, WASH.
Tillerson unveils strategy for avoiding Korean war
Editorial: In the last several days, the menacing game of chicken between North Korea and the United States
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 6 a.m. (GC) Women’s golf: British Open. 1 p.m. (NHLN) Hockey: Canada vs.
July 9
July 9 Warrant: Police arrested Jawaylan Tarail Patterson-Daniells, 24, of Youngstown-Canfield
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1237.10-0.18 Aqua America, .71
Kelly to the rescue?
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It has recently seemed to be going crazy, this White House
Miss Dougher, Mr. Kachmar to wed in September
Warren Stephen and Cynthia Horkey of Warren announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina
Canfield Sports Briefs
Reserve seats on sale Canfield football season reserved seat ticket packages are now on sale for
Pop artist brings creativity to libraries
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests at the Austintown library got creative
Children learn lessons about agriculture through story
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted its monthly Sprout Club program on July 20.
Tina Cascarelli, Matthew Azam are engaged
POLAND Ralph (Sonny) and Linda Cascarelli, Poland, are announcing the engagement of their
Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff to marry Aug. 5
ENON VALLEY, PA. Christina Beaver of Boardman, and Lana Huff of East Palestine and Daniel Huff of
Whiteds mark golden wedding anniversary
Austintown Robert and Joyce Whited celebrated their 50th anniversary May 27 at the Bistro
Camp FRIEND offers fun for special needs families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley hosted a
Car Club touts hidden treasures of the Mahoning Valley
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Around 30 Model A cars received plenty of looks
Children learn language from native speaker
Children sat in their seats, eager to learn another language, at the Poland library thanks to a Youngstown State University student.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature middle school football and younger Football season is on the horizon
Piccolo palooza attempts to break world record
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hundreds of guests brought blankets and lawn
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature middle school football and younger Football season is on the horizon
Actors bring theater to the library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater brought
Fourth of July Till Open starts with a bang
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The sixth annual Fourth of July Till Open Golf Scramble took
Health care center provides cool stations for community
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Commons at Greenbriar has opened their
Camp FRIEND presents opportunity for fun for special needs families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley hosted a
Bike camp provides lessons for those with disabilities
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley
Lauren Zetts | Thomas Fletcher
Pittsburgh Lauren Zetts and Thomas Fletcher were joined in marriage Aug. 27, 2016, at the Soldiers
Seniors dance a Hawaiian luau at the park
Hawaii was brought to Boardman Park on July 20 and 27 for senior citizens.
Actors bring theater to the library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater brought
Shops at Boardman Park celebrate anniversary
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Shops at Boardman Park are celebrating their
Shops at Boardman Park celebrate 25th anniversary
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Shops at Boardman Park are celebrating their
Shops at Boardman Park celebrate 25 years
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Shops at Boardman Park are celebrating their
CHS choirs present spring concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Choral Department had its annual
Canfield speech and debate team boasts best performance at national tournament
The Canfield speech and debate team attended the 2017 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
African penguin brings education to library
A feathery guest came to visit guests at the Canfield library on July 21.
Guests enjoy local entertainment at Boardman Park
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests set up their seats as The Wrangler Band
Families experience Arabian Night tales
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Eight high school students visited five libraries
CHS soccer players train youth at camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual
Poland Sports Briefs
Try out for Poland Pride fastpitch The Poland Pride fastpitch softball will be hosting tryouts for
Kindergartner Brynna Jones donates to Angels for Animals
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Once kindergarten student Brynna Jones decided she wanted
Camp FRIEND provides fun for special needs families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley hosted a
Camp FRIEND gives chance for fun for special needs families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley hosted a
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