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Scarborough tells Colbert: I'm resigning from GOP
MSNBC host and former Republican Congressman Joe Scarborough says he’s leaving the GOP.
Youngstown board tables proposal to sue Mohip over his authority
Another challenge to Youngstown School District CEO Krish Mohip’s authority may be on the way.
Racism serious problem that must be addressed, all 4 mayoral candidates say
The four mayoral candidates say racism is a serious problem in the city and one that must be addressed if Youngstown is to move forward.
8 witnesses testify to events night Yurich boat killed fisherman
In the second day of proceedings in the trial of Dr. Joseph Yurich, witnesses recalled hearing a loud boom and cries for help before rushing to the aid of those involved in a fatal boat crash on Berlin Reservoir in 2015.
B&O, Anthony's on the River properties for sale
The historic B&O Station location on seven acres is for sale for $1.625 million.
Miracle Meals fundraiser for Akron Children's at Buffalo Wild Wings Wednesday
Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to midnight, Buffalo Wild Wings locations in Boardman, 7401 Market St.; Niles, 950 Great East Plaza; and Austintown, 6000 Mahoning Ave., are hosting Miracle Meals fundraising events to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
Brodeur likely to be indicted after Krevas death ruled homicide
The Trumbull County Coroner’s office has ruled the death of Michael J. Krevas, 31, of Washington Street, as a homicide that resulted from a chest stab wound.
Bistro opens to public, completing students' training in culinary arts
The Bistro Restaurant, featuring cuisine from area students, is open again until July 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N. Palmyra Road.
Boardman trustees award paving, demo contracts, promote cop
The township has again joined with neighboring communities on a road resurfacing program that will take place later this summer.
Trumbull fair-goers take step back in time, into Orangeville jail
In 1845, Orangeville got a jail. A marshal, who enforced the laws of the village in northeast Trumbull County, ran the jail and earned $25 per year.
New GOP health bill likely keeping Obama tax boosts on rich
New GOP health bill likely keeping Obama tax boosts on rich
City schools board tables motion to not recognize CEO
City schools board tables motion to not recognize CEO
122nd annual Mount Carmel Festival in Lowellville begins Wednesday
122nd annual Mount Carmel Festival in Lowellville begins Wednesday
Hippo happiness: Both parents join Cincinnati Zoo baby Fiona
Hippo happiness: Both parents join Cincinnati Zoo baby Fiona
Warren man pleads guilty to fed charge of illegal gun possession
Warren man pleads guilty to fed charge of illegal gun possession
Facebook video prompts search for missing student’s body
Facebook video prompts search for missing student’s body
Federal authorities end probe of Wal-Mart police shooting
Federal authorities end probe of Wal-Mart police shooting
Expansion plan highlights crowded West Bank city's plight
Expansion plan highlights crowded West Bank city's plight
YURICH TRIAL | UPDATE: Couple recounts crash, cries for help
YURICH TRIAL | UPDATE: Witnesses tell of deadly boat crash
Question raised about timeline of Amelia Earhart documentary
Question raised about timeline of Amelia Earhart documentary
Incumbent Boardman trustees file for re-election Wednesday
Incumbent Boardman trustees file for re-election Wednesday
Police: Woman paid $500 in gift cards to deactivate cloned Facebook page
Police: Woman paid $500 in gift cards to deactivate cloned Facebook page
Tonight's Poland Township trustees' meeting is canceled
Tonight's Poland Township trustees' meeting is canceled
GOP Health bill: Benefit cuts for poor, tax cuts for rich
GOP Health bill: Benefit cuts for poor, tax cuts for rich
Takata adds 2.7M vehicles to air bag inflator recall
Takata adds 2.7M vehicles to air bag inflator recall
Pa. man gets 30 years in fed prison for sexually exploiting minor boys
Pa. man gets 30 years in fed prison for sexually exploiting minor boys
UPDATE | Emails: Trump Jr. embraced help said to be from Kremlin
Donald Trump Jr. released an email chain today that shows him discussing plans to hear damaging information on Hillary Clinton that were described as “part of Russia and its government’s support for Mr. Trump.”
Michigan sports doctor pleads guilty in child-porn case
Michigan sports doctor pleads guilty in child-porn case
Pa. police: Woman sets boyfriend on fire, throws urine on him
Pa. police: Woman sets boyfriend on fire, throws urine on him
Lawyer disciplined for misusing Ohio justice's name on signs
Lawyer disciplined for misusing Ohio justice's name on signs
Police say Girard man injured three people during crash
Police say Girard man injured three people during crash
Ohio abortion clinic access at issue in buffer zone proposal
Ohio abortion clinic access at issue in buffer zone proposal
2 Trumbull County roads closed most of day Thursday, Friday
2 Trumbull County roads closed most of day Thursday, Friday
Road closed in Vernon Township most of the day Wednesday
Road closed in Vernon Township most of the day Wednesday
Longtime GOP senator pessimistic about health bill prospects
Longtime GOP senator pessimistic about health bill prospects
Longtime GOP pessimistic about health care bill prospects
Longtime GOP pessimistic about health care bill prospects
US job openings slipped in May, but hiring increased
US job openings slipped in May, but hiring increased
No one injured in West Side apartment complex shootout
No one injured in West Side apartment complex shootout
Trump’s FBI pick faces questions on independence versus loyalty
Trump’s FBI pick faces questions on independence versus loyalty
Gun, drugs found in searches of East Avondale homes
Gun, drugs found in searches of East Avondale homes
Chris Higbee performs tonight at Trumbull County Fair
Chris Higbee performs tonight at Trumbull County Fair
Ohio city’s school officers will carry overdose antidote
Ohio city’s school officers will carry overdose antidote
Cleveland diocese’s new leader is auxiliary bishop from NY
Cleveland diocese’s new leader is auxiliary bishop from NY
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch Class of 1956 will host its first monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. July 20 at Denny’s on
Youngstown Baseball Old Timers to meet
Youngstown Baseball Old Timers to meet YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Baseball Old Timers will meet at 1
Crass behavior on social media seeps into real world Trash talk is trending
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Young children know that name-calling is
Warren homicide rate likely to double with deaths Saturday and Monday
Warren homicide rate likely to double with deaths Saturday and Monday
Race weekend a homecoming for Jim Maher
North Lima native sponsoring drag racing event in Pennsylvania
Boardman native Saluga to ref Scappers game
Saluga is a Boardman native who is currently in his second season as a professional umpire
An Army National Guard unit is in Youngstown to demolish 28 vacant structures
The work began Monday and concludes July 22
Judge rules at the plate
Associated Press miami Aaron Judge hit the glass behind left field that supports the retractable
Camp connects coaches, campers, alumni
Larry Kempe says football camps like the one the school is hosting this week are about building relationships

Austintown Senior Center dedicates its garden to late members
The Austintown Senior Center’s dedicated its handicap-accessible gardens to two of its valued members who have passed
Dailey’s death under investigation
The circumstances of a recovery center leader’s death under investigation.
Wristbands worked against insomnia
Q. You had a story in which a mother said her son had sleeping problems. Someone suggested Sea-Bands
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jordan Palumbo and Jonathan Poplo, Youngstown, boy, July
Ohio to pipeline builder: Clean up after spills
Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio’s environmental agency is ordering a company building a natural-gas
Girard council OKs zoning changes for new Dollar General
Council also reviewing rules for medical-marijuana businesses.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Crestview School board, 7 p.m., performing arts center, 44100 Crestview Road,
Trump adds pressure as GOP health care divisions multiply
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican divisions over health care multiplied Monday as President
Quaker City drag racing results
Quaker City drag racing results salem Seven drivers picked up wins on July 8 at Quaker City
Niles council debates latest version of recovery plan
The mayor indicated he may call several emergency meetings within the next few days to assure the legislation passes on time.
Valley natives fail to advance on ‘Ninja’
Valley natives fail to advance on ‘Ninja’ Two Mahoning Valley natives failed to advance on
Nadal defeated in five-set Wimbledon upset
Associated Press LONDON Rafael Nadal kept getting pushed to the brink of defeat. He kept
Trump Jr. admits he wanted info from Russian
Associated Press WASHINGTON A meeting between President Donald Trump’s eldest son and a Russian
Man on boat involved in fatal Berlin Lake collision recalls crash
Dr. Joseph Yurich’s trial began on Monday, will continue today
Today is Tuesday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2017. There are 173 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2017. There are 173 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1234.15-0.03 Aqua America, .71
Kardashian’s revenge porn offensive
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune To paraphrase Dr. Seuss: A person’s a person no matter how
Fitch Class of '76 plans charity golf scramble
Fitch Class of '76 plans charity golf scramble
Positive advice for the president: Cool it with the insulting tweets
Opinion: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 President
US is just one of the crowd in the international arena
Editorial: America is the world’s lone superpower, but its ability to shape global events is limited, as last
Obesity leads to death
Opinion: By Heather Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Population growth has taken on a
Trump misses deadline without decision being made on steel tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump pledged during the campaign to help U.S.
Ballet delay sparks accusations
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia’s Bolshoi Theater has canceled a much-anticipated ballet about
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Miley Cyrus: Tonight on “Tonight
Appeals court overturns convictions and sentence in 2014 Weathersfield rape case
Appeals court overturns convictions and sentence in 2014 Weathersfield rape case
Austintown trustees award lower bid contract than 2016 on road resurfacing
After a successful holiday, trustees reflect on the events of the city’s Fourth of July and approve a new road resurfacing contract
Free seminar on the root of headaches
Free seminar on the root of headaches BOARDMAN A free seminar on natural ways to address the
911 calls reflect chaos from shooting at party
Associated Press CINCINNATI Recorded 911 calls reflect chaos and confusion after a deadly
Iraq declares ‘total victory’ over IS in Mosul
Associated Press MOSUL, IRAQ Iraq on Monday declared “total victory” over the Islamic State
Search finds no additional Asian carp in Chicago waterway
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. A two-week search turned up no additional Asian carp in a
Officer shot 4 times is recovering; shooter is killed
Associated Press UNIONTOWN, OHIO A man with a history of confrontations with police shot an
Trumbull County Fair | Schedule
A partial schedule of events for the annual fair. The entire schedule is available on Vindy.com.
Military plane crashes in Miss.; at least 12 dead
Associated Press ITTA BENA, Miss. A U.S. Marine refueling tanker crashed into a soybean field in
Man arrested on 10 warrants
Man arrested on 10 warrants BOARDMAN Township police Friday arrested Brett Young, 30, of East
Man reports being stabbed in the arm
Man reports being stabbed in the arm YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a 34-year-old West Warren Avenue