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Meth lab in Youngstown home with 6 kids equaled 'small bomb,' says task force member
The toys scattered across the front and back yards and porch of 1931 Manhattan Ave. probably would not lead passers-by to believe the home was in danger of exploding – or that methamphetamine was being made there.
Body in trunk confirmed to be Anvia Mickens; boyfriend in custody in Niagara Falls
City police confirmed Thursday that the body found in the trunk of a North Side man’s car in Niagara Falls, N.Y., is that of Anvia Mickens.
Boardman man holds car theft suspect at gunpoint until cops arrive
When Kenneth Veneroso, 49, got up to use the bathroom shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, he took a look at the security cameras he has installed at his Devonshire Drive condominium.
Several proposals could come for Youngstown Thermal, receiver said today
The court-appointed receiver of Youngstown Thermal hosted a meeting with the utility’s customers, saying he is doing everything he can to turn around the company’s finances.
Horse, pony races back at this year's Canfield Fair
The 171st Canfield Fair will be all about remembering the past, celebrating the present and looking to the future.
Symposium tonight on grief from addiction loss draws 200 people, 42 organizations
“They called and said, ‘Our teachers are struggling to teach kids who are dealing with grief because their parents or siblings have died of an overdose,’” said Angela DiVito, coalition executive director.
Warren judge sends mother to jail after she disregards his orders
Judge Terry Ivanchak of Warren Municipal Court says he took the unusual step of sending a woman to jail earlier this week for six months as an “attention grabber” after finding her guilty of child endangering and animal cruelty.
Jurors to continue deliberations Friday in rape case involving 12-year-old with autism
Jurors will resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the case of a Boardman man accused of raping a 12-year-old family member who has special needs.
Mahoning County jail preparing for more prisoners in wake of state law
Officials at the Mahoning County jail are preparing for a state law prohibiting felons convicted of certain fifth-degree offenses from receiving sentences in state prisons.
Teenage Ohio driver charged in fatal SUV-firetruck collision
Teenage Ohio driver charged in fatal SUV-firetruck collision
Trump suggests Senate GOP leader must deliver or step aside
Trump suggests Senate GOP leader must deliver or step aside
CNN fires commentator Jeffrey Lord over Nazi salute tweet
CNN fires commentator Jeffrey Lord over Nazi salute tweet
Study says Trump moves trigger health premium jumps for 2018
Study says Trump moves trigger health premium jumps for 2018
Warren ex-attorney convicted of trying to kill husband admits guilt in theft ring
Maridee Constanzo, a former Warren attorney who spent eight years in prison for trying to hire a hit man to kill her estranged husband, has pleaded guilty in a Geauga County theft ring.
Trumbull coroner rules suicide in second of three people killed in Warren
Trumbull coroner rules suicide in second of three people killed in Warren
Trump declares opioid crisis a 'national emergency'
Trump declares opioid crisis a 'national emergency'
Acquitted ex-Tulsa officer volunteers at sheriff's office
Acquitted ex-Tulsa officer volunteers at sheriff's office
Magazine: Law didn't require consent to tape Scaramucci call
Magazine: Law didn't require consent to tape Scaramucci call
Legal efforts to stop gas pipeline in Ohio dealt blow by magistrate
Legal efforts to stop gas pipeline in Ohio dealt blow by magistrate
NORTH KOREA | North Korea details plan to fire missile salvo toward Guam
North Korea details plan to fire missile salvo toward Guam
Trump resumes taunts of Senate GOP leader over health care
Trump resumes taunts of Senate GOP leader over health care
Taylor Swift testifies former DJ groped her under her skirt
Taylor Swift testifies former DJ groped her under her skirt
Accused man denies raping 12-year-old autistic victim
Accused man denies raping 12-year-old autistic victim
Frustrated with the president, McCain unveils his Afghan war strategy
Frustrated with the president, McCain unveils his Afghan war strategy
Man charged after trying to flee Walmart with $1,061 in merchandise
Man charged after trying to flee Walmart with $1,061 in merchandise
Mahoning jail expands day-reporting program in response to state law
Jail expands day-reporting program in response to state law
Man suspected in girlfriend's death refuses to talk to police
Man suspected in girlfriend's disappearance refuses to talk to police (Photo credit: WGRZ-TV)
Boardman homeowner holds teen theft suspect at gunpoint until cops arrive
Boardman homeowner holds teen theft suspect at gunpoint until cops arrive
Six kids found in meth lab house on Manhattan in Youngstown
Six kids found in meth lab house on Manhattan in Youngstown
Canfield Fair kicks off 2017 season with announcements, updates
The fair board made several announcements on what's new at the 171st Canfield Fair that runs this year Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Anthony and Cory (Kekich) Fidram of Hubbard are announcing the birth of a daughter, Lily Grace
West Side Cats hosts garage sale
West Side Cats hosts garage sale YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats will host a garage sale from 11 a.m.
Murder probe after body found in trunk
Youngstown police officer Ryan Curry talks Wednesday with the mother of a missing North Side woman outside the home of the woman’s boyfriend on Outlook Avenue on the city’s North Side. The boyfriend, Jeshawn Elliott, was arrested later in the evening by Niagara Falls, N.Y., police after a body was found in the trunk of his car. Police would not say if the body is that of the missing woman, Anvia Mickens of Bradley Lane.
YSU responds: Richmond won’t play this fall
Ex-Steubenville player can practice but won’t see the field this fall
Volney Rogers Youth Association rallies for new helmets
Organizational leaders – such as Keland Logan of The Colony and Maurice Clarett of The Redzone – grilled hot dogs for the students as they waited to try on a variety of Schutt football helmets on display at a nearby table.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers’ rally comes up short
Irving Ortega singled twice as the Aberdeen IronBirds beat the Scrappers 7-6 on Wednesday.
Poland officials honor softball champions
“The girls, the coaches, the parents. You were truly a world-class act,” said township Trustee Joanne Wollet at a meeting Wednesday where the team was recognized. “You represented this community wonderfully.”
Browns’ Johnson excelling in new role as slot receiver
Browns receivers coach Al Saunders likened his skills to those of Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk.
Boardman Park, prompted by popular demand, adds new recreational activities
Pickleball and disc golf are now being offered.
The 2017-18 season for local theater, dance, music and more
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE Playhouse Lane, Youngstown 330-788-8739 Show times: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and
Pabstolutely turns 10
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Pabstolutely rock festival started small a
12th annual Slovak Fest at St. Matthias Church
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 12th annual Mahoning Valley Slovak Fest will take place Sunday from
'Smallest' variety show in Youngstown premiere
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown native Chris Leone will bring his
Hiring binge: Grant allows Warren Fire Department to add 19
For the third time this year, Warren has added firefighters to its ranks, swearing in seven Wednesday, bringing the total to 19 for the year.
Victim in rape case testifies against relative
Girl, now 15, has developmental disabilities and autism.
Company files notice of interest in Youngstown Thermal
Capital Finance Group LLC of Belmont Avenue in Youngstown filed a “Notice of Interest” for Youngstown Thermal.
Fall ballot to feature many levies, candidates
There are competitive trustee races in eight of Mahoning County’s 14 townships.
CANDIDATES AND ISSUES
Candidates running for nonpartisan seats in the Nov. 7 general election had to file nominating
Man headed to prison for parole violation
Mark Jones was involved in the shooting at an off-campus shooting in 2011
Today
Today Fairs, Festivals Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Courthouse
Mums that last
Mums that last Get out there and get your mums early. Choosing mums soon, getting them planted in
Black spots on apples? It’s scab
Q. My apple tree has dots on the leaves and the fruit. Help! Angie from Salem A. These are the
Top US diplomat Tillerson hits right note with Russia
Editorial: Unlike President Donald J. Trump, who grudgingly signed a package of sanctions against Russia for
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Annabelle: Creation (R) A nun and several girls from a closed orphanage move in
Suspect in parking-lot beating pleads guilty to probation violation
Tracey Shuler entered his plea Wednesday
Cost of drugs an outrage
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Years ago, when my daughter was in the
Mutant flower?
Mutant flower? Ellen Weiss of Liberty, an avid gardener and photographer, discovered this strange
Pentagon: US billed for iffy expensesSFlb
Associated Press WASHINGTON A British company hired to train Afghan intelligence officers
Google gender debacle speaks to tech culture wars, politics
Associated Press NEW YORK The Google engineer who blamed biological differences for the paucity
Wendy’s serves up strong 2Q
Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio Strong sales in North America powered a surprisingly strong
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Colleges in US help foreign students wary of traveling home
Associated Press Art student Usman Anwar planned to spend this summer at home in Pakistan,
Many ‘solutions’ for dog urine on lawns are myths
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If you own a dog or live in an area where
N. Korea problem won’t be solved on land; training at sea essential
Opinion: By James Stavridis Bloomberg View As the world worries about the increasing threat from North
St. Christine women tour St. Patrick Church
St. Christine women tour St. Patrick Church
Thirteen Trumbull County students awarded scholarships
Thirteen Trumbull County students awarded scholarships
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
FBI searched ex-Trump campaign chairman’s home
Associated Press WASHINGTON FBI agents have searched one of the homes of President Donald
US stocks close slightly lower
Associated Press U.S. stocks closed slightly lower Wednesday, making up much of the ground they
Women arrested after bystander intervenes in mall theft
Two Youngstown women face charges in connection with a shoplifting incident
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Positions moving YOUNGSTOWN In July, Mercy Health announced it will be relocating 40 patient-
NFL news & notes
STEELERS Bryant cleared for preseason practices LATROBE, PA. The long wait for Martavis Bryant
Police: Woman posts Snapchat video of herself being raped
Associated Press MARBLEHEAD, OHIO Authorities in Ohio say a woman posted Snapchat video of
Critics say voter panel could create target for hackers
Critics say voter panel could create target for hackers CHERRY HILL, N.J. Officials from both
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Wed: Steve Vuich, 7 p.m. Barrel Run
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition, 9 to 10:30 a.m., quarterly membership
We’ll answer your questions and share some tips Herbs & annuals
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Now that our herb and annual flower
Township continues work with city annexation
Trustees met Tuesday to discuss property annexation and approved and gave updates on township improvement projects.
Productivity rose slightly in the spring
Associated Press WASHINGTON The productivity of American workers rose just modestly in the
Trump’s threat fits with North Korea’s image of US
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Donald Trump’s threat to unleash “fire and fury” on North
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark F. Mariner, 28, of 25 N. Navarre, Austintown,
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants 5, Cubs 3 SAN FRANCISCO
WARREN ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL Schedule
This year’s festival will take place from today through Sunday at Courthouse Square in downtown
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 11 a.m. (ESPN) Little League baseball: Midwest regional semifinal. 11 a.m.
Dog-day song
Dog-day song The annual cicada males are singing their mating songs, telling us the dog days of
East, Chaney plan orientation sessions
East, Chaney plan orientation sessions YOUNGSTOWN East and Chaney high schools will have
City firefighters rescue puppy stuck on balcony
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown firefighters saved a puppy Wednesday stuck on a second-story
Family Fun Fridays
Family Fun Fridays When: Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Each Friday, take part in fun drop-in
N. Korea outlines plan to launch missiles
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea today announced a detailed plan to launch a
Postal Service may get more freedom to raise stamp prices
Associated Press WASHINGTON It may be time to stock up on Forever stamps. Regulators appear
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