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Trump order to restore transfer of military equipment to local police
Former President Barack Obama severely curtailed the program
Polish festival in Austintown puts spotlight on heritage
A Polish dance troupe from Ohio performed at the event to mark its 50th anniversary
$2 billion NEXUS pipeline project through Mahoning Valley gets federal approval
The gas transmission line will traverse through Hanover, Knox and West townships in Columbiana County
Ohioan among new arrests from Charlottesville protests
An 18-year-old from Cincinnati has been charged with malicious wounding
Movie theaters across US record weakest box-office revenue in 16 years this weekend
'Hitman's Bodyguard' led the pack this weekend with a paltry $10.1 million in ticket sales
STORM UPDATE: Houston paralyzed by massive flooding from Harvey
Up to 50 inches of rain are expected in some parts of Texas from the tropical storm by Monday
Trump plans trip to storm-ravaged Texas on Tuesday; governor praises president's response
Trump convened a Cabinet meeting today on the first major national disaster of his presidency
Check out the winners in today's 11,000-strong Panerathon in Youngstown
Winners ranged in age from their early teens to their 80s
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet for their annual summer picnic at noon Sept. 8 at Lowellville
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
sunday Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown is hosting its 53rd Annual Horticultural Show at Fellows
County medical society honors Gem of the Year
County medical society honors Gem of the Year Poland Katie Altenhof was honored as the Mahoning
Fight night: Mayweather tops McGregor on 10th-round TKO
The fight ended with Floyd Mayweather Jr. won on a 10th-round TKO.
South Range romps past Springfield
The Raiders rocked their new house in a 37-14 victory over the Tigers.
Allegiant gone, now what
“There are a ton of airports that don’t have commercial service,” said Brett Snyder, founder of Crankyflier, an airline industry blog. “They can thrive on being local private airports.” Airport officials plan to continue working on getting commercial service for the airport and are in talks with another low-cost carrier. “
Canfield Fair celebrates yesterday, today and prepares for tomorrow
Gates open Wednesday for the fair's 171st edition.
Philibin scores late help Mooney to a draw
Cardinal Mooney and Bloom-Carroll played to a 2-2 draw Saturday.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE ROUNDUP
Plesingrova helps volleyball team win Eagle Championship MOREHEAD, KY. Marketa Plesingrova had
Pet owners, others gather to honor all types of pets, wildlife
“It was my idea to do something at which people could celebrate animals of all types,” said Crawford, who has a symbiotic relationship with her horse, Commander, an off-the-track thoroughbred, who seemed to sense Crawford’s brain cancer before it was diagnosed in December 2010.
Latino Heritage Festival enjoys new site
The fest continues from noon to 8 p.m. today in the park, just off Struthers-Liberty and McCartney roads. There is no admission fee, but attendees are encouraged to make donations. Funds will go toward scholarships to send two Latino high-school students to Youngstown State University, DeJesus noted.
SPORTS DIGEST || Benson HRs power Scrappers over Bears
Will Benson homered twice, driving in three runs and scoring a pair as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers topped the West Virginia Black Bears 4-1 on Saturday night.
43 years of Canfield’s Show of Bands
Canfield will once again host six other marching bands from area high schools for a night of performance.
MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Canton McKinley 29, Warren Harding 7 CANTON McKinley won the
Hip check: Cavs reviewing Irving deal
The Cavaliers have some concerns about guard Isaiah Thomas’ health and are doing a “deep and thorough” review of the deal.
Campbell’s ex-police chief will likely keep his pension.
Rauzan, who was ultimately allowed to resign after originally being fired by the city, is expected to plead guilty Monday to four misdemeanor charges.
Big money bets roll in late on Mayweather
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The big money continued rolling in just before fight time at this
METRO DIGEST || YSU lot closed
Lot closed at YSU YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, the F1 lot near University Plaza will be closed
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
ARMED FORCES DIGEST PUBLIC SERVICE Ordnance disposal tech does demonstration at Navy STEM fair
Sheriff’s drones quell standoffs, fight fires
Deputy Sheriff George Gartlic and Maj.William Cappabianca show off drones purchased by the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year. The drones aid in finding missing persons and conducting surveillance.
Museum of Ice Cream to open a 3rd location
Museum of Ice Cream to open a 3rd location SAN FRANCISCO After much anticipation, Museum of Ice
San Francisco claims victory after right-wing group shut out
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Protesters opposing a right-wing gathering in liberal San
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one James Boyd of Warren aced the 110-yard No. 6 at Bedford Trails
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Group won’t show Browns games after anthem protest
Group won’t show Browns games after anthem protest STRONGSVILLE An Ohio Veterans of Foreign
Allegiant Air’s departure will hurt regional airport
Editorial: A year after the region was buffeted with the news that the first daily commercial air service out
CHRIS O’DOWD ‘Bridesmaids’ actor switches gears in ‘Get Shorty’
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Those looking to spend quality time with Chris
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Abigail Crowe and Willard H. Leake III, Salem, girl, Aug.
New Castle YMCA to celebrate 150 years
new castle, Pa. In celebration of 150 years of service to the community, the New Castle YMCA will
Canfield Junior Women will sponsor Market on the Green
Canfield Junior Women will sponsor Market on the Green
Celebrity ambassadors help national service promote sites for its birthday PARKS 101
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor How do you top a centennial? The National Park Service marked
AREA GOLF SCORES
AREA GOLF SCORES bedford trails golf course Bedford Beauties — Low gross: Julie Groop 39. Low
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Hawaii 38, UMass 35 AMHERST, MASS. Dru Brown threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Metuisela ‘Unga
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE Wednesday to Labor Day Free Daily Happenings Baby comfort station: next to
Harvey weakens, but more danger looms
Associated Press CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Harvey spun deeper into Texas and unloaded extraordinary
Nun Run race, walk will benefit HIV/AIDS Ministry
Nun Run race, walk will benefit HIV/AIDS Ministry
Veterans association elects officers, trustees
Veterans association elects officers, trustees
Police try to catch flashing bicyclist
Associated Press DELAWARE, OHIO Police in a city outside Columbus are searching for a man who
TELEVISION Streaming paradox: Why viewers may miss the cable bundle
By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK The future of TV may well be a mishmash of
20TH ANNIVERSARY Princes William and Harry speak candidly about Diana’s death
IF YOU WATCH What: “Diana, 7 Days” Where: NBC When: Friday, 8 p.m. By DANICA KIRKA
CLEVELAND Second Icelandic airline plans service to Hopkins International Airport
Associated Press CLEVELAND A second Icelandic airline has announced plans to start flights next
Eloisa Luminiello to William E. Britton et al, Herons Blvd., Austintown, $220,000.
Eloisa Luminiello to William E. Britton et al, Herons Blvd., Austintown, $220,000. Steven E. Myers
How to save money on back-to-school supplies
Shopping for back-to-school supplies can send parents into sticker shock, according to Consumer
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Marketing conference YOUNGSTOWN Two local companies, TBG Digital Marketing and Incept, will host
Critics: Trump pardon his latest affront against judiciary
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe
A look at what didn’t happen this week
Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the
ON THE LINKS | Saturday’s professional golf results
NORTHERN TRUST OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. Jordan Spieth put together another back nine filled with
Today’s entertainment picks
Today’s entertainment picks v Paul Todd and Paul Todd Jr. concert for St. Vincent De Paul food
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Darlene Sinsley v. Christopher McKinney et al, personal
Nonviolence week honors 'Hugs' activist, Vicars
Opinion: This is the talk of Ken Nwadike Jr. in and around the U.S. this year: “This man gave me a hug –
Stambaugh Fashion show is Nov. 1
YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave., will host the 20th annual Stambaugh Auditorium
LOCAL GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings
AUGUST Today — Sixth annual Fitch 76 & Friends Golf Outing at Lakeside Golf Course. Shotgun start
Restaurants use technology to nudge us into spending more
By CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK Restaurant chains are making it easier to
NRA has video message to ‘elites’
Associated Press ATLANTA The election of President Donald Trump and Republican control of
Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Mariners 3 NEW YORK Greg Bird reached base three times in his
Former Valley resident revises first book
Former Valley resident revises first book ATLANTA, GA. “From Tragedy to Triumph” by Christine
Homemade ‘ginger ale’ helps heartburn
Q. Decades ago, my father quite often made a glass of “ginger ale” after supper. It consisted of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman school board, 6:30 p.m., Center Intermediate School, 7410 Market St.
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Clinton: As Trump hovered on stage, my ‘skin crawled’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump’s pacing, hovering demeanor
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
ADVERTISING Cassidy Advertising & Consulting LLC hired Brian Lyons as the new account manager and
Carmella Marie’s ‘Let’s Talk Hair’ conference returns to Youngstown
youngstown Carmella Marie, a natural hair, beauty and lifestyle company, announces the return of
The 1880s-1890s marked the golden age of bell toys
Bell toys, a type of pull toy that had moving parts that rang a bell, were made in America just
Statue of rights leader rises as other icons fall in South
Associated Press ATLANTA The sculpted clay was dry and the bronze would soon be cast, but
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 27
Today is Sunday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2017. There are 126 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Zimmer leads Tribe over KC
His teammates call Bradley Zimmer “The Machine.” On Saturday night, the rookie was a flying one.
RUNNERS, TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
SEPTEMBER 16 — Run with the Knights 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk at St. Charles Church, Route 224 in
Not so fast on a ban on pet boa constrictors
Opinion: Not so fast on a ban on pet boa constrictors I agree with Jennifer O’Connor of PETA (Letter of
Clouds darken over YSU
Opinion: By the time a mediator’s fact-finding report is in the hands of labor-contract negotiators for
Tolzien’s long drives lead Colts past Steelers
Pittsburgh starters engineered a field goal in two drives
ON THE TRACKS Saturday’s auto racing results and updates
BELGIAN GP SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM Lewis Hamilton has equaled Michael Schumacher’s Formula
Torn ligament sidelines Pats’ Edelman
FOXBOROUGH, MASS. New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season
Cole makes history in Pirates’ victory
On his 10th try, Gerrit Cole finally beat the Cincinnati Reds. And he pretty much had to do it by himself.
Strait, Parton, Campbell receive honors
The country music community honored the late Glen Campbell during the 11th annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tenn., following his death this month at the age of 81.
Stop the beer barons
Opinion: By Chuck Collins OtherWords Next time you reach for a cold beer on a hot summer day, you’ll have
Teaching, learning are priorities
Opinion: Youngstown City School students will return to classes Sept. 5 this year, and there will be some
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