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Stories published July 18, 2017
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Trump to be at Covelli Tuesday
Donald Trump will make his first visit to Youngstown as president during a rally next Tuesday night at the Covelli Centre.
Yurich testifies boat explosion triggered flashback to Iraq battle
Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas court expects to have a verdict in Dr. Joseph Yurich’s vehicular homicide trial Wednesday.
Local Scouts join YSU archeology fieldwork course
On the site of a long-defunct horse-racing track, a 13-year-old boy began his Saturday by pushing around a $20,000 piece of equipment.
Missed days down, but test scores fall in Youngstown, CEO reports
More numbers – and harder results – are what Academic Distress Commission Chairman Brian Benyo requested CEO Krish Mohip provide, and that’s what he got Tuesday during the distress panel’s meeting.
Monday shooting won't halt progress in Warren neighborhood, pastor says
The shooting Monday night of a young man at the basketball courts at Highland Terrace apartments won’t stop progress that has been made in providing increasing opportunities in the neighborhood, Pastor Todd Johnson said.
Campbell cop's kindness getting noticed online
A simple story from a Campbell cop has netted attention on social media.
Judge D'Apolito: Concealed carry permit doesn't override bad judgement
Judge Lou D’Apolito of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court said he wants people to know there are consequences if they use a firearm they legally own and carry the wrong way.
Livin' for Livi honors crash victim with acts of kindness
Jolie Tatar was driving home from her stepdaughter’s color-guard competition, thinking about what she would cook for dinner.
Area police dogs, handlers give Thor retirement sendoff
Every dog has its day, and for police dogs Rocky and Thor, their day was Tuesday.
Ryan, Johnson each raise $300K-plus in second quarter
U.S. Reps. Bill Johnson and Tim Ryan, both without opponents so far for the 2018 election, posted strong second quarters, each raising more than $300,000 toward re-election efforts.
UPDATE | President Trump will have Covelli Centre rally Tuesday
Trump will have Covelli Centre rally Tuesday
Campbell cop nets positive attention on social media
Campbell cop nets positive attention on social media
PA Turnpike OKs 6 percent toll increase to take effect in Jan.
PA Turnpike OKs 6 percent toll increase to take effect in Jan.
Teenager who killed man over spilled coffee gets 20 years
Teenager who killed man over spilled coffee gets 20 years
Lawyer: Russian developer's staffer also at Trump Tower meet
Lawyer: Russian developer's staffer also at Trump Tower meet
YURICH TRIAL UPDATE | Judge Durkin says verdict in Yurich case will come Wednesday
Judge Durkin says verdict in Yurich case will come Wednesday
Months needed for additional study of Dakota Access pipeline
Months needed for additional study of Dakota Access pipeline
Chipotle closes Virginia store after reports of illness
Chipotle closes Virginia store after reports of illness
Pa. man who killed stepdaughter, abused corpse won’t OK divorce
Pa. man who killed stepdaughter, abused corpse won’t OK divorce
Case dropped vs. Cincinnati ex-cop in unarmed man's shooting
Case dropped vs. Cincinnati ex-cop in unarmed man's shooting
Detectives are at a 540 Parkcliffe Ave. home after a body was found
Detectives are at a 540 Parkcliffe Ave. home after a body was found
Daimler to recall 3 million vehicles to ease diesel doubts
Daimler to recall 3 million vehicles to ease diesel doubts
Man convicted of killing SWAT officer gets life sentence
Man convicted of killing SWAT officer gets life sentence
Last duet: Kenny, Dolly announce final performance together
Last duet: Kenny, Dolly announce final performance together
YURICH TRIAL | Defense rests in Yurich trial, defense lawyer again asks that charges be dropped
Dr. Joseph Yurich, 38, of Poland, faces several charges from the fatal boat crash that left one man injured and another man dead.
Youngstown woman gets four-year prison term for March bank robbery
Youngstown woman gets four-year prison term for March bank robbery
US Rep. Tim Ryan reacts to NAFTA renegotiation objectives
US Rep. Tim Ryan reacts to NAFTA renegotiation objectives
Alleged slur leads to brawl and eventually charges of assault, trespass
Alleged slur leads to brawl and eventually charges of assault, trespass
John Glenn memorial plans abound on July birth date
John Glenn memorial plans abound on July birth date
East Palestine man gets 2-plus years for chase in stolen truck
East Palestine man gets 2-plus years for chase in stolen truck
Greatest 2017 Survey: Cast your vote on division winners
2017 Greatest Golfer of the Valley is starting to heat up. Greatest is presented by Farmers National Bank, Superior Beverage and Covelli Enterprises.
Former Pa. attorney given 2-year prison sentence for mail fraud
Former Pa. attorney given 2-year prison sentence for mail fraud
Youngstown man arraigned today in Campbell court on robbery charge
Youngstown man arraigned today in Campbell court on robbery charge
Man gets jail sentence for firing a gun during a fight at family party
Man gets jail sentence for firing a gun during fight at family party
Clerk claims attack by daughter of woman she ID'd for cigarettes
Clerk claims attack by daughter of woman she ID'd for cigarettes
UPDATE | Judge denies request for Ohio execution witnesses
Judge denies request for execution witnesses
House budget blueprint boosts military, cuts food stamps
House budget blueprint boosts military, cuts food stamps
Cincinnati Zoo’s newborn rhino named Kendi, ’the loved one’
Cincinnati Zoo’s newborn rhino named Kendi, ’the loved one’
Cowboys’ Whitehead: Stolen dog is safely back home
Cowboys’ Whitehead: Stolen dog is safely back home
Questions remain surrounding fatal Minnesota police shooting
Questions remain surrounding fatal Minnesota police shooting
School leader charged with child rape appeals unpaid leave
School leader charged with child rape appeals unpaid leave
Sinking homes force residents of Ohio city to flee
Sinking homes force residents of Ohio city to flee
Youngstown school board has special meeting Wednesday
Youngstown school board has special meeting Wednesday
Authorities search for 2 men who escaped northern Ohio jail
Authorities search for 2 men who escaped northern Ohio jail
Trump blasts Congress over failure of GOP health care bill
Trump blasts Congress over failure of GOP health care bill
Barnes & Noble bookstore coming to EGCC in downtown Youngstown
Barnes & Noble bookstore coming to EGCC in downtown Youngstown
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch Class of 1956 will host its first monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Denny’s
Authorities confirm marijuana has come through local railyard before
Authorities confirm marijuana has come through local railyard before
Bucs win again to inch closer to .500, Brewers
Gregory Polanco finished 4 for 4 and is hitting .446 this month.
Sooners’ Riley is youngst head coach in FBS at 33.
Lincoln Riley said he feels prepared after time spent the past two seasons as the offensive coordinator for Bob Stoops.
‘Housewives’ at Powers to read ‘Monologues’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A special performance of “The Vagina Monologues,” featuring stars from
Pirates’ Marte humbled after suspension
Starling Marte insists he still isn’t sure exactly how the illegal steroid got into his system.
An Army National Guard unit is in Youngstown demolishing 28 vacant houses
The work is saving the city $159,000 in demolition costs
Garcia preparing for back-to-back major events
Sergio Garcia has the British Open this week and his wedding the next.
‘It’s raining needles’: Drug crisis creates pollution threat
Associated Press LOWELL, Mass. They hide in weeds along hiking trails and in playground grass.
Tringhese among top scholar-athletes in college golf
Alexa Tringhese plays golf for Notre Dame College,
Friends of murder victim say he was scared just hours before he died
Walked frequently downtown to get meals and give blood
Baird Brothers holds off Astros for 18-U division title
Baird Brothers won then decisive Game 5 1-0 behind Travis Perry’s two-hitter.
NFL roundup
WASHINGTON REDSKINS QB Cousins to play on franchise tag The deadline passed Monday for Kirk
Lucas’ slam leads Scrappers to rout of ’Dogs
Simeon Lucas finished with six RBIs in the Scrappers’ 11-5 win.
Open house set
Open house set HOWLAND Shepherd of the Valley-Howland, 4100 North River Road NE, is hosting an
GOP health-care initiative igniting broad opposition
Editorial: Are they all wrong, the Republican and Democratic governors, doctors, nurses, insurance companies,
Arizona flash flood kills 9 relatives celebrating birthday ‘They had no warning’
Associated Press TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. The flash flood that killed nine people in an
Private money meets conservation needs, eases government burdens
Opinion: Editor’s Note: The writer is addressing the question, “Should landowners get federal tax breaks for
Let’s put a stop to hate crimes
Opinion: By Kiki Monifa Tribune News Service A few months ago, I was walking with my partner in the Jack
O.J. Simpson faces good chance at parole
O.J. Simpson faces good chance at parole LAS VEGAS O.J. Simpson, the former football star, TV
Regional organists convene, perform in Youngstown
Youngstown The Great Lakes Regional Convention of Organists met in Youngstown from July 2 through
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mary Morgan and Jeremy Fisher, Youngstown, girl, July 16.
Netflix still piling up viewers – and big programming bills
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO Netflix is pulling in new viewers and
Rotary club hosts organ guild representative
Rotary club hosts organ guild representative
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1236.400.08 Aqua America, .71
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Harry Styles: Tonight, Wednesday
South Side woman arrested after damaging police cruiser
Keyoshia Shaw also is charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing official business
Jordanian soldier gets life term for killing 3 US troops
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan A Jordanian soldier was sentenced Monday to life in prison after
Wasabi crisis averted
Q. I recently visited an unfamiliar restaurant. When my order came, I thought they had added a
washington Defections by GOP kill health bill for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON The latest GOP effort to repeal and replace “Obamacare” was fatally
Look beyond ‘cute’
Opinion: By Ingrid Newkirk People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Every morning, a crow with just
Diabetes education
Diabetes education LIBERTY The six-session Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP),
Cops: Woman shot at party wasn’t even pregnant
Associated Press CINCINNATI A woman who claimed to have lost her baby during a deadly shooting
Subway looking to update stores’ not-so-fresh look
Associated Press NEW YORK Subway wants to freshen up the look of its stores as it tries to stem
Separate lawyers defend Trump, aides
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the government’s Russia investigations heat up, a growing cast of
Needles all over
Needles all over What to do if you find syringes in public Syringes left by drug users are
Venezuelan opposition calls for nationwide strike
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelan opposition leaders called Monday for a 24-hour
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lowellville school board, 7 p.m., regular meeting, library/media center, 52
Drop in fair attendance
Drop in fair attendance BAZETTA Attendance at the Trumbull County Fair that ended Sunday appears
Five people injured in shootings in Warren over the weekend
Five people injured in shootings in Warren over the weekend
Teen victim dies
Teen victim dies YOUNGSTOWN An 18-year-old wounded in a home invasion early Friday died Sunday
AROUND THE HORN Monday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 9, Astros 7 HOUSTON Kyle Seager and Danny Valencia hit back-to-back
SPORTS digest
Yankees’ Pineda set for Tommy John surgery MINNEAPOLIS New York Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 18
Today is Tuesday, July 18, the 199th day of 2017. There are 166 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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