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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Poland championship team due back home soon
The Poland Junior League softball team was expected to arrive in the village around 11:30 p.m.
Improvements on track for Boardman railroad crossing
Drainage, track and road surface improvements are expected this fall
Pence slams report saying he is considering presidential run in 2020
The vice president said he vows to stay loyal to President Trump
On anniversary today of atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, nuclear fears are renewed
Tensions in North Korea have many in Hiroshima and Japan worried
'Terrorist' attack quelled in Venezuela today
The South American nation has been embroiled in political crisis for months
Ohio officials warn of consumer scam involving unclaimed funds
The scammer charges a fee to purportedly track down unclaimed funds
Ohio village clashes with feds over plan to store radioactive waste
The Department of Energy argues the site is safe
Trump touts new harsh UN sanctions against North Korea
China and Russia played a role in drafting the sanctions aimed at pressuring Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear ambitions
Police investigating after woman found dead at her home
Police investigating after woman found dead at her home
Apartment shooting leads to city's 12th homicide of 2017
Apartment shooting leads to city's 12th homicide of 2017
GARDEN CLUBS
upcoming Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will host its 53rd Annual Horticultural Show at Fellows
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant
Marine reunion set
Marine reunion set AUSTINTOWN The 38th annual Marine reunion will take place from 6 p.m. to
Poland wins World Series crown
Grisdale’s hits, Gross’ pitches propel Ohio champions to Junior League title
Revered Scout leader killed in auto crash; wife, 5 Scouts injured
A rear tire of his 1999 GMC Suburban failed, causing the SUV to go out of control on state Route 11 as he was driving his wife and five Scouts to a camping trip in Ontario, Canada.
Poland thrown curve but wins softball title at World Series
Staff/wire report KIRKLAND, Wash. When the Poland 13-14 softball players and their coaches woke
CEO Mohip's new conduct code reduces lost days due to discipline 42%
“It’s not that teachers and administrators aren’t permitted to suspend students, but it should be rare,” Mohip said. “The new code of conduct follows restorative justice and restorative practices as well as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.”
Celebrating Lake Milton’s centennial
The day started with guests being driven in classic cars from the Harry Meshel Amphitheater to a boat-launching area on the other side of the lake. From there, guests boarded boats and were joined by dozens of other boaters for a parade around the lake.
Chapman channels Series performance in Cleveland
The Yankees saved Aroldis Chapman from re-living an October nightmare
Mahoning County prepares for more paving projects
$2.1 million in paving projects covering more than 20 miles of road are expected between August and October.
SPORTS DIGEST || Sharon Speedway to host dash for cash
The “410” Sprint Car event on August 12 at Sharon Speedway will now be the “Simon Yoder Memorial” and will pay $3,000 to-win, $250 to-start along with a special dash for cash.
Italian fest attendance rebounds under sunny skies
Festival chairman John Rossetti says the festival has a part in the revival of the downtown.
Rob Reid’s ‘After On’ is an intriguing story
By JEFF AYERS Associated Press “After On: a Novel of Silicon Valley” (Del Rey), by Rob Reid
Rockin' doctors revive 80's sound on new album
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com What do you get when you put two doctors from Canfield in a
‘The Blinds’ mixes genres, moves at brisk pace
By OLINE H. COGDILL Associated Press “The Blinds” (Ecco/HarperCollins), by Adam Sternbergh The
James Wolk balances daddy duty with saving humanity on ‘Zoo’
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK In real life, actor James Wolk is a new dad
Lifetime movie ‘Flint’ will dramatize city’s water crisis
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Melissa Mays, a resident of Flint,
Ohio Virtual Academy prepares senior for adult life
A 17-year-old senior has been utilizing his Ohio Virtual Academy status to run a business joecoolsdogdrool.com, embrace his interest in politics and participate in the College Credit Plus Program
Logano remains calm as pressure for victory mounts
Four of the next five races are at tracks that have been kind to him
METRO DIGEST || See wildlife at Wednesday program
Live wildlife program MERCER, PA. Mercer County Conservation District invites the public to a
Sunbelt Transformer helps bring power to Honduras
The Sharon company is building up a world presence.
Historic Stambaugh transforming to luxury hotel
Dominic Marchionda, right, CEO of NYO Property Group, discusses renovations to the Stambaugh Building to accommodate the new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel with a Hilton representative in a model room.
PRO GOLF roundup
WOMEN Kim builds 6-shot lead ST. ANDREWS, Scotland I.K. Kim stood on the first tee at the
NOTiCES
NOTiCES BASEBALL Mill Creek Junior baseball — will have Fall Ball sign-ups for boys ages 8-11
AREA GOLF SCORES
AREA GOLF SCORES bedford trails Bedford Beauties — Low gross: Sue Burns 40. Low net: Carol
Author Greier will talk about ‘Wyvern’
Author Greier will talk about ‘Wyvern’ LISBON Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 6:30 p.m. special meeting, followed by 7 p.m. regular
Heat wave stifles large swath of Europe
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia A relentless heat wave that gripped parts of Europe has sent
Medicine brings back sexual enjoyment
Q. About 10 years ago, I began taking Wellbutrin for depression. Within two weeks I felt better than
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chamber schedules a mayoral forum YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Government
Hubbard Elementary School open house, kindergarten orientation this month
The kindergarten orientation is Aug. 30
West Virginia peaks draw experienced climbers and novices SENECA ROCKS
By MICHAEL VIRTANEN Associated Press SENECA ROCKS, W.Va. The pale ridge rises like the ragged
Ed Puskas: Irving may come to regret trade request.
This figures to be a case of Kyrie Irving not appreciating what he had until he’s gone.
Children’s Defense Fund ends year with program, celebration
Children’s Defense Fund ends year with program, celebration
Legacy Dog Rescue will benefit from fundraiser
Legacy Dog Rescue will benefit from fundraiser
Literary Society event will feature best-selling author
Literary Society event will feature best-selling author
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to host golf event
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity to host golf event
No Ohio colleges willing to test medical pot
Associated Press COLUMBUS Testing lab applications for Ohio’s medical-marijuana program are due
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Nathaniel Ogden
With rapist on football team, YSU shows lack of integrity, leadership
Opinion: With rapist on football team, YSU shows lack of integrity, leadership In welcoming con- victed
The school of redemption
Opinion: We forgive. We hate. They are two polarizing traits that distinguish humans from all other
Accused teen to remain behind bars
Associated Press HAMILTON, OHIO A judge has ruled that a 14-year-old Ohio girl who prosecutors
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Italian Festival, 1-11 p.m.: Angelo Babbaro will sing
Finally, relief from annoying robocalls?
Associated Press NEW YORK For Michael Rizzo, answering the phone is too often a waste of time.
Idea for bobble heads came from 18th-century figurines
Bobble heads are popular today as sports collectibles. Most baseball teams offer souvenir bobble-
UPCOMING GOLF OUTINGS & SCRAMBLES
AUGUST 13 — 34th annual Father Haidet Memorial Golf Outing, sponsored by the St. Charles Men’s
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REAL ESTATE REAL Trends has published the 2017 Market Leaders report. The report ranks firms in
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Why your dishwasher isn’t drying
Dishes that come out of the dishwasher almost as wet as they went in is one of the top complaints
Children’s Defense Fund ends year with celebration
YOUNGSTOWN Tabernacle Baptist Church Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School hosted its final
Literary Society event Aug. 17 features Mary Kay Andrews
youngstown The Literary Society of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Alison and Douglas Feezle, East Palestine, boy, Aug. 4.
Today is Sunday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2017. There are 147 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2017. There are 147 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
AUGUST 16 — 19th annual Clipper Cross Country Series at Columbiana High School on Wednesday, Aug.
GM won’t reveal plans for Lordstown complex
Editorial: We would like to believe that no news is good news when it comes to the future of General Motors’
Gift for YSU’s faculty
Opinion: Should contracts talks between Youngstown State University and the faculty union break down over
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 4, White Sox 1 BOSTON
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Northwestern teacher, Oxford staffer jailed in stabbing case
Northwestern teacher, Oxford staffer jailed in stabbing case SAN FRANCISCO Far from their
Trump’s tax plan a reminder of Reagan’s fruitless attempt
Opinion: By Stephen Mihm Bloomberg View Republicans eager to put the health-care debacle behind them are
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