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26th Brier Hill fest gets underway tonight

Despite the ominous clouds hanging over the Valley, scores of people were lined up at food vendors and occupying rows of tables set up for the weekend festivities.

2 men's fight over tricycle leaves Mahoning judge flummoxed

You can perhaps call Thursday’s sentencing of George Buchanan in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to four years in prison “The Case of the Cursed Tricycle.”

Mahoning jail's airport-style body scanner improves contraband detection

A new body scanner will help prevent inmates from smuggling drugs and weapons into the Mahoning County jail, officials said.

Boardman arrests several on drug charges

Township police made numerous drug arrests between Wednesday and Thursday, according to police reports.

4 arrested for prostitution in Warren police sting

Four area women were arraigned Thursday in Warren Municipal Court on misdemeanor soliciting prostitution or loitering to engage in soliciting prostitution after Warren police conducted an undercover investigation Wednesday night.

Youngstown panel approves police pact with no raises

The board of control approved a three-year contract Thursday with the city’s ranking police officers union that includes no salary increase.

Tripplett gets 27 years for beating, whipping, burning 4-year-old son

Patty Amendolea of Children Services told the judge the boy had a burn on his elbow that may leave a permanent scar, fractured ribs, a fractured elbow and his back was covered with welts from being whipped with a cord.

Most of Valley dodges tornado threat

BARCELONA | Vatican increases security for pope's public events

Pope Francis is praying for the victims of the Barcelona van attack and expressing his closeness to their families.

BARCELONA | Death toll revised back to 13

The government in Spain’s Catalonia region has revised the death toll from the van attack in Barcelona back up to 13.

BARCELONA | 2 cops knocked down by car; unknown if related to earlier attack

The police force for Spain’s Catalonia region says a car knocked down two police officers at a traffic checkpoint in Barcelona.

BARCELONA | Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the van attack in Barcelona that officials say killed 12 people and injured many others.

BARCELONA | Oregon State, Clemson, Arizona basketball teams all safe

Tulane also was playing in Barcelona, but it was unclear if they were staying in the same hotel as the other teams.

BARCELONA | 12 killed, 80 wounded, 15 seriously in terror attack

A white van jumped up onto a sidewalk and sped down a pedestrian zone Thursday in Barcelona’s historic Las Ramblas district, swerving from side to side as it plowed into tourists and residents. Authorities said 12 people were killed and 80 were wounded, 15 of them seriously, in what they called a terror attack. Two people have been arrested.

Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 25

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Covelli Centre to host boxing event

The Covelli Centre is hosting a Youngstown vs. Italy boxing event on Oct. 5.

Stuff the Bus backpack giveaway is Friday in downtown Youngstown

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus found in Mahoning County

Cleveland Clinic will pull event from Mar-a-Lago resort

After 45 years, murder conviction scratched for Michigan man

Ohio utilities board signs off on FirstEnergy rate hike

Neuroscientist who studied Einstein’s brain dies at 90

Tech companies banishing extremists after Charlottesville

Boardman police make numerous drug arrests

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.

Triplett gets 27 years in prison for beating his son

Amid US racial divisions, Auschwitz memorial issues warning

Hidden camera discovered in Ohio council chambers riles members

US, Japan discuss North Korean threat

Argument over a tricycle ends in man getting 4-year prison term

2017 Greatest tee times for Avalon

Greatest tee times for Avalon here

Activists question Sen. Portman’s regulatory reform

2017 Greatest tee times for Oak Tree

Greatest tee times for Oak Tree here

2017 Greatest Tippecanoe tee times

2017 Greatest YCC tee times

Trump hits Lindsey Graham over alleged ‘disgusting lie’

Youngstown police search home of man whose father is on trial for murder

Nobel winner shot for education advocacy to study at Oxford

President Trump defends Confederate statues

US Rep. Bill Johnson discusses issues at Holiday Inn in Boardman

Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street

4 Warren women arraigned today on prostitution charges

Motorcyclist injured in accident in Jackson Township

Powerball jackpot climbs to $510 million, 8th largest

Teacher shoots himself in classroom at Georgia high school

US factory output slips in July on tumbling auto production

Trump aide: No military solution in North Korea

Ohio man charged in young son’s fatal overdose

Ohio Black Republicans back Trump's statements about Charlottesville violence

The group, headed by Tracey Winbush of Youngstown, blames the media for promoting the rally

Spartans working hard to earn another trip

The Boardman High School’s boys golf team once again is swinging for state after placing sixth last year in the Division I tournament in Columbus.

YSU’s ex-quarterback Hosick recovers from severe injury to give safety a shot

Trent Hosick didn’t have to come back to the football team this year.

YPD expected today to switch to encrypted radios

Installation and training has been ongoing throughout this week.

Prosecutor: Teen accused of killing neighbor, 94, to remain in juvenile detention unless he misbehaves

Larosa, of Lafayette Avenue, is charged with aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary in the death of Marie Belcastro. Mental-health professionals found Larosa to have attention deficit disorder, mood disorder and “some mental-health issues” dating back to age 8 – but not mental illness, Judge Stabile Harwood said. .

SPORTS DIGEST || Alonso leads Muckdogs past Scrappers

Lazaro Alonso had two hits and two RBIs as the Batavia Muckdogs topped the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 10-6 on Wednesday.

James treats thousands to Cedar Point outing

Trip was reward for those meeting goals

Major changes in the works for busy Route 46 corridor in Howland

First on the list is a solution to the accident-prone and congested routes 46 and 82 intersection, especially for drivers traveling north on Route 46 from the Eastwood Mall area and then west on state Route 82 toward Warren or Champion.

Struthers' man's peacocks find new home at Purple Cat ranch

A gift for his wife has become a gift for everyone.

Thomas’ pick to start at quarterback: Osweiler

The former Texan’s experience is why.

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.

Salem theater puts artist’s life on display

Staff report SALEM “Burchfield’s Homecoming,” a one-man play featuring Chris Fidram as Charles

Zac Brown Band on the 50-yard line

The Grammy-winning country act is happy to break in the Ice Castle as a major music venue, and it shouldn't be difficult. After all, Youngstowners are used to having a good time at Stambaugh Stadium.

Healed Booker ready to make up for lost time

Buckeyes linebacker anxious to return

Awesome Foundation seeks proposals through Sept. 8

The foundation is a part of a global community with 85 chapters that has the goal of funding “awesome” projects with $1,000 microgrants.

Watt pushing Harrison for snaps

Veteran’s goal is winning another Lombardi Trophy

YESTIVAL at Nautica

YESTIVAL at Nautica YES, featuring (from left) Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison, Steve Howe, Alan White

Playhouse opens its season with 'August: Osage County'

The wrenching but darkly humorous drama won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2008.

‘Death of a Showgirl’ at Rust Belt

‘Death of a Showgirl’ at Rust Belt Rust Belt Theater Company will present the premiere of its

One way or another, Struthers plans to remove Mahoning River dam

The city wants to free up the flow of the Mahoning River.

Gilchrist named new director of Inspiring Minds Youngstown

Gilchrist is a YSU grad and a business owner

Man gets 4 years in showering burglar case

Merchant would break in, cook, use the shower, then leave a mess behind.

Campbell man arrested on child-porn charges after raid

Agents raided Campbell home Wednesday morning

Boardman prostitution investigation leads to arrest

The suspect tried to jump out the hotel window.

America Makes celebrates 5 years

Rob Gorham, left, executive director of American Makes, and founding director Ralph Resnick celebrate the additive manufacturing hub’s fifth birthday Wednesday with several guests at its downtown Youngstown operation.

Advice for Jeff Bezos

Opinion: By B.J. HEGEDUS Los Angeles Times Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s richest people

Court hearing on MVSD may well be showstopper

Editorial: Based on their demand for information, it’s safe to conclude that judges Lou D’Apolito and Ronald

Elvis inspired generations of fans

Opinion: By Carl Golden The Philadelphia Inquirer It’s been 40 years since the death of Elvis Presley in

Let’s avoid more Love Canal crises

Opinion: By Lois Marie Gibbs Tribune News Service It has been almost 40 years since the nation heard the

Warren store robbed

Warren store robbed WARREN Two armed men ordered two clerks at the Red & White store, 1104 W.

Council approves ordinance creating HR position in city government

Police Chief Chuck Colucci will fill that position

washington GOP leaders dance around Trump remarks on Virginia rally

Associated Press NEW YORK One after another, the nation’s most powerful Republicans responded to

‘Steel Magnolias’ at Main Street Theater

‘Steel Magnolias’ at Main Street Theater Crown Theater Productions will present “Steel Magnolias”

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS “Terms of Endearment,” directed by Christopher Fidram, Youngstown Playhouse, 600

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kearstin Nelson and Joseph Ciavarella, North Lima, girl,

Ohio man accused of plotting US attacks asks for leniency

Associated Press COLUMBUS A man charged with plotting to kill military members in the U.S. after

It’s ‘Christmas in July’ for Beatitude House

YOUNGSTOWN The FirstEnergy Foundation surprised the Beatitude House with an unsolicited grant of

BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Online filings COLUMBUS Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Wednesday that 100 percent of

Ted Nugent, David Crosby are locked in a stranglehold

Ted Nugent and David Crosby are about as far apart as you can get in terms of music – and socio-

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 8 a.m., special meeting, administration building, 6844

Survey: Citizens of many US allies trust Putin over Trump

Associated Press WASHINGTON Vladimir Putin is more trusted than Donald Trump to do the right

US demands big changes to NAFTA

Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States won’t settle for cosmetic changes to the North

Tara Winebold is awarded scholarship

Tara Winebold is awarded scholarship lake bluff, ill. Tara Winebold, a 2017 Struthers High

Today

Today Fairs, Festivals Brier Hill Italian Festival, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., intersection of Calvin

Apollo Maennerchor, 391 S. Dock St., Sharon, Pa.

Apollo Maennerchor, 391 S. Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sun: Angela Perley, 7 p.m. Barrel 33, 8208 E.

Brew Crew shells Bucs with 5 homers

Cole couldn’t hold 4-0 lead

COWBOYS

COWBOYS Arbitrator to hear Elliott’s appeal NEW YORK Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott’s

Salvation Army plans fashion show

BOARDMAN The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary will host a fashion show and auction at 11 a.m.,

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Aug.

Police say woman stole money meant for families of crash victims

Associated Press AKRON An Ohio woman who raised money to support the families of two teenagers

Trees snap

Trees snap The non-native, invasive emerald ash borer continues to kill ash trees throughout the

Black bottoms = end rot

Q. My tomatoes growing in containers have black bottoms on the fruit. What is causing this and what

OSU Extension Office offers plant, pest diagnostics

By David Sprague OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The Canfield Fair is right around the

Speakers will discuss Ku Klux Klan history

Ted Nugent at Packard hall

Ted Nugent at Packard hall Ted Nugent will bring his Rockin America Again tour to Packard Music

Tara Winebold is awarded scholarship

It’s ‘Christmas in July’ for Beatitude House

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Salvation Army Auxiliary plans fashion show Saturday

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NEW THIS WEEK Logan Lucky (PG-13) Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde

Search for boater ends at Lake Milton

Search for boater ends at Lake Milton CRAIG BEACH The search for Kyle Alspaugh, 29, of East

Express Scripts to limit opioids; doctors concerned

Associated Press ST. LOUIS The nation’s largest pharmacy benefit manager will soon limit the

Ohio reports its 1st human case of West Nile for 2017

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile

Victim’s mom: ‘Make my child’s death worthwhile’

Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. The mother of the young woman mowed down while protesting

Fish add serenity, but need special care

By Pam Baytos OSU master gardener volunteer By creating the proper environment, you can turn

Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom

Natural Selection: Discoveries in Bloom When: Tuesday–Sunday, through Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tools for less pain

Tools for less pain Don’t let arthritis or chronic pain stop you from gardening, just choose the

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Doom, Gloom reunite in Santa Clara

Broncos, 49ers clash in week of practices

around the horn Wednesday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 3, Rays 2 TORONTO Marcus Stroman pitched 61/3 innings, Steve Pearce

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