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Stories published August 29, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Vendors readying for Wednesday morning's opening of 171st Canfield Fair
By the start of this week, thousands of vendors lined the roads.
Felon files as write-in for Youngstown school board
Clarence N. Boles, who cannot hold elected office under state law because he’s a convicted felon, has filed to run as a write-in candidate for the Youngstown school board.
Jury views video of Harper's admission to wife he caused 3-year-old son's death
An hourslong videotaped interview at the Warren Police Department shows the moment when Arthur Harper told his common-law wife, Judith Owens, he was responsible for her son’s death.
State grant provides improved walkways for Taft Elementary students
Youngstown city and school leaders applauded the improved paths to school – specifically around Taft Elementary – a week before school starts.
Early morning shooting victim is Youngstown's 13th homicide of 2017
A man who was shot in his car just after midnight today and died hours later is the city’s 13th homicide of the year.
Police continue to chart how long abandoned baby left with friend
Police say they are still trying to figure out how long a woman who left a child at the police department had the child.
White Ohio officer who killed black driver won't face charges
White Ohio officer who killed black driver won't face charges
NKorea leader urges more missile launches targeting Pacific
NKorea leader urges more missile launches targeting Pacific
Volkswagen recalls 281K cars because engines can stall
Volkswagen recalls 281K cars because engines can stall
Downtown Youngstown streets closed for resurfacing have reopened
Downtown Youngstown streets closed for resurfacing have reopened
Woman charged with evidence tampering tied to Feb. 7 shooting
Woman charged with evidence tampering tied to Feb. 7 shooting
Analyst estimates United Airlines could take big hit from Harvey
Analyst estimates United Airlines could take big hit from Harvey
Pa. man granted retrial because of sleepy attorney admits guilt
Pa. man granted retrial because of sleepy attorney admits guilt
'The Elephant Man' playwright Bernard Pomerance dies at 76
'The Elephant Man' playwright Bernard Pomerance dies at 76
Coast Guard searching for 2 missing fishermen on Lake Erie
Coast Guard searching for 2 missing fishermen on Lake Erie
Champion man indicted in Warren murder of Youngstown man
Champion man indicted in Warren murder of Youngstown man
HARVEY AFTERMATH | Storm sets new US tropical rainfall record
HARVEY AFTERMATH | Trump aims to avoid disrupting Harvey recovery
Man busted in Austintown for soliciting sex online
Man busted in Austintown for soliciting sex online
'Piledriver' wrestling move blamed in boy's death in trial
'Piledriver' wrestling move blamed in boy's death in trial
Racist signs found taped to Virginia church's front door
Racist signs found taped to Virginia church's front door
GOP’s Josh Mandel targets act barring church politicking
GOP’s Josh Mandel targets act barring church politicking
Trump traveling to Texas for briefings on Harvey recovery
Trump traveling to Texas for briefings on Harvey recovery
Man charged in Charlottesville beating arrested in Georgia
Man charged in Charlottesville beating arrested in Georgia
New sidewalks around Taft provide safe route to school
New sidewalks around Taft provide safe route to school
Attorney says his client killed 3-year-old by mistake
Attorney says his client killed 3-year-old by mistake
Markets Right Now: Stocks dip after North Korea missile test
Markets Right Now: Stocks dip after North Korea missile test
18K Pittsburgh water users to boil water due to animal filth
18K Pittsburgh water users to boil water due to animal filth
REUNIONS
A & P will meet for its 31st reunion from 3 to 6 p.m Sept. 10 at Brentford House, 737 Myron Ave.,
Pure Cycle raises thousands for a number of charities
Pure Cycle Studios in Canfield began as a space for spinning classes, and has become a community of fundraising friends
Court filing for first time reveals that one of victims in Hamad murder case had a knife
Court filing for first time reveals that one of victims in Hamad murder case had a knife
Campbell’s ex-police chief pleads guilty to four misdemeanor charges
The charges pertain to misuse of a law-enforcement database.
Performance to include top Dana pianist
Staff report CANFIELD Local pianist Michael Nichols will be showcased in the McGuffey Historical
Elderly woman arraigned on burglary charge
A gray-haired woman with trouble walking remains in the Trumbull County jail after her arraignment Monday on a felony burglary charge.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Girard school board, 4 p.m., high school library, 1244 Shannon Road. Mahoning
Youngs nets 100th goal plus 3
South Range senior forward makes history during Raiders’ defeat of Ursuline
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 29
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2017. There are 124 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Diabetes program
Diabetes program AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County District Board of Health is offering the six-
Stocks are mixed as storm affects insurers and energy companies
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks finished little changed Monday as investors focused on
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Sheryl Crow: Tonight on
Report highlights issues across Appalachia region Growing health struggle
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. The 25 million people who live among the
US interior secretary urges mining ban near Yellowstone
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke wants to speed up a
Lyft driver fatally shot, passenger wounded
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police say a driver for a ride-hailing service was fatally shot and
Baby dropped off at police department
Baby dropped off at police department YOUNGSTOWN A baby was dropped off Monday afternoon at the
49ers’ Reid resumes kneeling for anthem
Charlottesville rally, death are reasons he’s decided to protest again
Library offers fun yoga class Sept. 5
Library offers fun yoga class Sept. 5 salem Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host a
Now at Whole Foods: Cheaper milk, ‘farm fresh’ Amazon Echo
Associated Press NEW YORK A half-gallon of milk was 50 cents cheaper at a Whole Foods in New
Onion eased wasp sting
Q. I was walking barefoot in my kitchen when I stepped on a wasp. I figured I was in trouble. I
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 28
Today is Monday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2017. There are 125 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump rolls back limits on military gear for police
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reviving a
HARVEY AFTERMATH: How, when, what to give
Associated Press NEW YORK Charities are stepping up their donation requests in the wake of
Justice Dept. faces tough questions over travel ban
Associated Press SEATTLE A lawyer for President Donald Trump’s administration faced tough
Oldest white supremacist site shut down after complaint
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. The founder of the internet’s oldest white supremacist site
Harvey floods keep Houston paralyzed
Associated Press HOUSTON Floodwaters reached the rooflines of single-story homes Monday and
Poland school board hires interim assistant principal
Poland school officials honor softball world champions
HELPING HOUSTON
HELPING HOUSTON Locals can donate to these organizations to help those hit by Hurricane Harvey:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Antonoff staying mum about Taylor Swift’s target in new song INGLEWOOD, Calif.
Gander Mountain store closes in Niles
Gander Mountain store closes in Niles NILES The Gander Mountain outdoor retailer in Niles has
With damages in billions, Harvey slams region’s economy
Associated Press DALLAS Flood damage from Harvey is likely to reach into the tens of billions,
Man accused of molesting minor pleads to endangering children
Prosecutors recommend a 180-day jail sentence
Testimony to begin today in trial of man charged with killing boy, 3
Testimony to begin today in trial of man charged with killing boy, 3
Kluber’s arm, Ramirez’s homers tame Yanks
Santana, Jackson also go deep as Indians capture fifth straight victory
Fire union, chief, try to stop reducton in personnel
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The head of the union representing city
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Greg and Erica Cook, Girard, girl, Aug. 27. Andrew and
Judges postpone hearing on MVSD refund of surplus funds
Judges postpone hearing on MVSD refund of surplus funds
Austintown saves money using energy-efficient lighting
Township police have trained several area businesses in for active shooters.
Clauss arraigned
Clauss arraigned WARREN Amy M. Clauss, 42, of Gretchen Drive in Howland was arraigned in
Phantoms’ Hall invited to prospect game
Three of the team’s affiliate players also have been chosen for next month’s CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game in Buffalo
S. Korea: North fires projectile over Japan
S. Korea: North fires projectile over Japan SEOUL, South Korea North Korea fired an
Suit overseen by Ohio judge who was shot is dismissed
Associated Press COLUMBUS The wrongful-death lawsuit brought by a man who shot a judge
Warren man sentenced to eight years in prison for overdose death of woman and fetus
Warren man sentenced to eight years in prison for overdose death of woman and fetus
Cantu’s double helps Scrappers to sweep
Cantu’s double helps Scrappers to sweep BATAVIA, N.Y. Ulysses Cantu hit a two-run double in the
Anarchist rampage renews free-speech debate
Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. Hundreds of masked, black-clad anarchists who overwhelmed a
around the horn
around the horn Monday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 7, Mariners 6 BALTIMORE
Trump is a novice protectionist
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sooner or later, and the later the better, the president’s wandering attention will
Diana, 20 years later
Opinion: Just this month we’ve seen the passing of Glen Campbell, Barbara Cook, Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis.
Sen. Portman takes aim at sex-trafficking portal
Editorial: 2Thus read a post last month on the classified advertising website Backpage.com. Local police
Dogs provide delight at Puppy Palooza
Spreading good vibes for the second week at YSU with Puppy Palooza
Chalk the Walk competition
A childhood sidewalk chalk throwback made its way to the Youngstown State University campus
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