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2-year-old boy shot in Valley, life-flighted to Akron
Police believe the shooting may have taken place in Liberty Township
Protests across the US decry racism, hate 1 day after Charlottesville
Arrests were made and weapons confiscated at a rally in Seattle
CHARLOTTESVILLE UPDATE: Organizer of white nationalist protest decries city police, media
Slanted coverage was designed to hurt President Trump, the man said
In with the wind: Ohio among national leaders in alternative energy growth
Smaller wind-energy projects are proliferating in the Buckeye State
White Ohio cop repeatedly punches black suspect, video shows
Euclid police say the suspect repeatedly ignored the officer's orders
Detroit, Cleveland, other Rust Belt cities use vacant land to stimulate growth
The Motor City has about 20 square miles of vacant abandoned properties
Family, friends mourn deaths of three in Charlottesville
No foul play is suspected in the deaths of two state troopers keeping watch over the protest area
'Annabelle: Creation' gives sagging movie box office a shot in the arm
Box-office revenue is down 31.6 percent from this week last year
Teenager to run for governor of Kansas
The 16-year-old will not be old enough to vote in the gubernatorial race next year
Drunken American probed for Nazi salute in Germany, police say
He was punched by an unidentified assailant after making the gesture
Ohioan charged in death in Charlottesville photographed with hate group earlier in day
Some of the right-wing groups say protests bigger than that in Charlottesville are being planned
Valley residents urged to stand up to bigotry, hatred at Nonviolence Parade
The parade and rally will take place Oct. 1, the start of Ohio Nonviolence Week
One man critical after pair shot in car early today
One man critical after pair shot in car early today
GARDEN CLUBS
friday Coitsville Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. for a picnic. Hostess will be Marlene McDowall.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Guardian Angels of Trumbull County, a volunteer program of the Trumbull County Probate Court, is
MASONIC groups
UPCOMING Ladies Oriental Shrine members are invited to lunch at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at Longhorn
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 3104 Canfield will take an overnight bus and boat trip Tuesday and Wednesday to Blennerhassett
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Salem Chamber will sponsor golf outing
Salem Chamber will sponsor golf outing salem The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring
Aug. 21 total solar eclipse widely accessible
Some 87 million people reside in, or within 200 miles of, the Aug. 21 solar eclipse’s path of totality.
Penguins compete in first scrimmage of fall camp
Youngstown State’s first scrimmage on Saturday had the expected highs and lows and an early glimpse at the final lineup.
Wellness Walk promotes good health for families, especially black men
The family-oriented walk and run, themed “Healthy men make healthy families,” was to encourage especially males to be more proactive regarding their health and well-being.
CHARLOTTESVILLE | Feds open civil rights investigation; 3 more men arrested
U.S. officials have opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances of the deadly car attack that took place amid clashes of white nationalists and counter-demonstrators here, and three more men have been arrested.
‘Crow’ calm in final year of deal with Browns
Patience is a virtue that Isaiah Crowell is familiar with, having gone undrafted out of Alabama State three years ago.
Warren’s Italian-American festival features Mass, music, parade today
Performing on the main stage in the evening are Dominic Tocco from 7 to 8 p.m.; Tony Ieluzzi from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m., and Amanda Beagle of Warren, 2004 Miss Ohio at 9:30 p.m.
SPORTS DIGEST || Late homer lifts Yanks over Scrappers
Timmy Robinson's eighth-inning homer lifted the Staten Island Yankees to Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Eastwood Field.
North Side block watch to mark 20th anniversary next week with homecoming
The event will feature games, dancing, vendors and free hot dogs.
Clevinger, Tribe shut down Rays
An 11-day break between starts proved to be just what Mike Clevinger needed.
Dance icon Judy Conti closes studio, but continues career
At age 76 – almost 77 – Judy Conti plans to continue her dance career, but she’s turned in the keys to her studio after 56 years.
METRO DIGEST || Virtual tour of Jerusalem Holocaust Museum
Holocaust Museum VILLA MARIA, PA. Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will host a
‘Thrones’ fans shun spoilers from HBO hack
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK For many “Game of Thrones” fans, the routine
Harry Meshel to share memories of life of service
Harry Meshel, the retired state senator from the Mahoning Valley, will be the next speaker in the Memories of a Lifetime speakers series. His informal lecture will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday in the meeting room of Kravitz Deli, 3135 Belmont Ave.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Veterans Service office to be closed YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Valley native's $20M plant transforming East Side
Mitchell Joseph of the Joseph Co. talks about his new plant being built on Lane Avenue on Youngstown’s East Side. The complex will include seven buildings. Ground was broken on the $20 million-plus chill-can technology, can-filling and distribution center in November.
Parents test school liability in bullying and child suicide
Associated Press CINCINNATI The parents of an 8-year-old Ohio boy who hanged himself from his
ON AREA LINKS: Local golf League Scores
bedford trails golf course Lady Players (8/7) — Low gross: Beth Kobley 41. Low net: Heidi Sorione
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Sara Beckinger and Joseph Mason, Youngstown, boy, Aug.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Sarah Cragle,
Author announces release of novel
Author announces release of novel Coraopolis, Pa. Susan Dexter of New Castle, Pa., announced the
Lucky bounce benefits Kisner in PGA
Kevin Kisner survived a calamitous finish in the third round of the PGA Championship
Trump signs bill to fund veterans’ medical care
Trump signs bill to fund veterans’ medical care BEDMINSTER, N.J. President Donald Trump has
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman
RACING roundup
XFINITY Hornish dominates at familiar Mid-Ohio LEXINGTON Sam Hornish Jr.’s experience at the
NFL news & notes
BALTIMORE RAVENS Protesters want team to sign QB Kaepernick BALTIMORE About 15 protesters
Bolt falls, can’t finish final race
Usain Bolt was ramping into warp speed when suddenly, stunningly, the sprint turned into a somersault.
Largest white nationalist protest in US in decade ends in deaths, injuries
A car driven by an Ohio man plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally Saturday in a Virginia college town, killing one person, hurting more than a dozen others and ratcheting up tension in a day full of violent confrontations.
Polish festival seeks volunteers
Staff report AUSTINTOWN In preparation for its ninth annual Polish Heritage Day from 11 a.m. to
Golf event keeps getting Greater
Opinion: How can work become tedious and joyous at once? A word: Greatest. Our eighth annual Greatest
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Immediate threat?
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence officials are pretty sure North Korea can put a
Avoiding costly mistakes with home insurance
We buy homeowners insurance to protect against the high drama of our greatest fears: tornadoes
Getting a ‘Clue’
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Was it Tom Sawyer in Samuel Clemens’
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 13
Today is Sunday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2017. There are 140 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Absence of transparency should give voters pause
Editorial: Secrecy is the hallmark of the pharmaceutical industry, which is why we aren’t surprised by the
Foxconn deal isn’t as great as Trump makes it out to be
Opinion: Unfortunately (and unsurprisingly), taxpayers will be footing the bill for this giveaway, paying between $230,000 and $1 million for each job created.
23rd Pink Ribbon Tea to be hosted by Junior League of Youngstown
23rd Pink Ribbon Tea to be hosted by Junior League of Youngstown
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 72 in the
Another black eye for Valley
Opinion: (The opening paragraph is a play on that great Country song “Drop Kick Me Jesus (Through the
Chinese president calls for calm after Trump’s warnings
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Chinese President Xi Jinping made a plea for cool-
Slaughter’s ‘Good Daughter’ novel is a career highlight
By OLINE H. COGDILL Associated Press “The Good Daughter” (William Morrow), by Karin Slaughter
Newcomers support efforts of Angels for Animals
Newcomers support efforts of Angels for Animals
Men’s Garden Club plans horticulture show
Men’s Garden Club plans horticulture show
Science Says: Solar specs needed for safe viewing of eclipse
The U.S. will have its first full solar eclipse spanning coast to coast in 99 years on Aug. 21.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Dustin Perilli of Hermitage, Pa., aced the 135-yard No. 5 at Old Avalon Golf Course. He used a gap
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings
AUGUST WEDNESDAY — Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers Golf Outing begins with a 10 a.m. shotgun start
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Vocalist Amanda
Trading Aleve for Tylenol solved problem
Q. A friend of mine has been bothered with bed-wetting for some time. He recently changed his over-
Mine Wars Museum receives $30K grant
Mine Wars Museum receives $30K grant MATEWAN, W.Va. The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum has
Pink Ribbon Tea hosts by Junior League of Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN Junior League of Youngstown will host its 23rd annual Pink Ribbon Tea on Aug. 21 at
Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Illinois
Associated Press PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. The Illinois Lottery says a suburban Chicago barbecue
DISNEY PARKS A look at plans for new rides, more
Disney is calling upon the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and a cohort of blockbuster movies to help
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HONORED The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will honor several local business professionals at
Once long ago in China there was a pair of immortal twins, one bringing harmony and the other union,
Once long ago in China there was a pair of immortal twins, one bringing harmony and the other union,
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
SCORE presents business series LIBERTY Youngstown’s SCORE is presenting “Where’s the Money? What
How well do you know your credit cards?
By MELISSA LAMBARENA NerdWallet Using a credit card doesn’t require much effort or experience.
For the Week of Sunday, August 13, 2017
David L. Yargo to Kyle R. Betts et al, W. Hampton Drive Unit 1607, Austintown, $45,000. YTD
Local residents honored at Italian Fest
Youngstown Each year, the Youngstown Italian Heritage Foundation honors local Italians for their
Happy Camper Daycare students become gardeners
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Happy Camper Daycare, 518 E. Indianola Ave., was awarded the
RUNNERS, TO YOUR MARK … Upcoming races & walks
AUGUST WEDNESDAY — 19th annual Clipper Cross Country Series at Columbiana High School and on Aug.
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Heavy rains damage Washington’s estate
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Va. Heavy rains have caused major damage at George Washington’s
Don’t believe rhetoric of Trump on NAFTA
Opinion: Don’t believe rhetoric of Trump on NAFTA In preparation of North American Free Trade Agreement
Venezuela rejects Trump’s comments
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuela’s government energetically rejected U.S.
Protesters march against border wall
Associated Press MISSION, Texas Hundreds of protesters wearing white and chanting in English and
Private body cams raise transparency questions
Associated Press LOS ANGELES America’s largest sheriff’s department still lacks a policy for
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