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Accidents in work areas mount on I-76, 80
Emergency crews survey wreckage after a June 29 chain-reaction crash on Interstate 76 in a construction zone near the state Route 45 overpass that killed ...
Stories published July 20, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
19th annual Youngstown Mount Carmel fest 'caters to people'
The 19th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival has something for everybody – food, entertainment and people-watching.
Mahoning grand jury indicts Columbus brothers in flea market killing
By his own estimation, city police Detective Sgt. Ronald Rodway has investigated more than 150 homicides, so he knows a gift when he sees one.
Avoid downtown during Trump visit, Youngstown chief advises
City Police Chief Robin Lees says people should avoid the downtown in the hours before President Donald Trump speaks Tuesday at the Covelli Centre.
Niles officials submit 7th version of financial recovery plan
Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia and city council have provided the city’s fiscal commission with a seventh try at a fiscal recovery plan.
Families celebrate kids' accomplishments at Inspiring Minds summer program
More than 300 students and their families celebrated summer accomplishments Thursday afternoon at the sixth annual Inspiring Minds Summer Finale Event at Warren G. Harding High.
Decision expected in 10 days in case against Girard teacher
Girard Municipal Court Judge Jeffrey Adler expects to issue a decision from the bench within 10 days in the case of a Girard City Schools teacher accused of disorderly conduct.
Event to provide info on 'silent killer,' sarcoidosis
Chiropractor Dr. Jason C. Tripp of Hermitage, Pa., is guest speaker for the inaugural Sgt. Wilbur Lee Fish Jr. Sarcoidosis Initiative at 5 p.m. Thursday at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road.
McDonald's adds Big Mac onesie, sweatsuit to delivery items
McDonald's adds Big Mac onesie, sweatsuit to delivery items
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 15
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
East High School's football team gets 2 new coaches
East High School's football team gets 2 new coaches
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington dies in LA at 41
Liberty Street in Liberty Township under I-80 closed Friday morning
Liberty Street in Liberty Township under I-80 closed Friday morning
Norovirus confirmed in diner who reported eating at Chipotle
Norovirus confirmed in diner who reported eating at Chipotle
SIMPSON PAROLE HEARING | Nevada parole board weighs OJ Simpson's release
Nevada parole board weighs OJ Simpson's release
SIMPSON PAROLE HEARING | Simpson asks parole board to set him free
O.J. Simpson asks parole board to set him free
SIMPSON PAROLE HEARING | Victim of robbery: OJ Simpson never held gun
Victim of robbery: OJ Simpson never held gun
SIMPSON PAROLE HEARING | Simpson's daughter wants him to come home
OJ Simpson's daughter wants him to come home
SIMPSON PAROLE HEARING | Parole board gets pro-, anti-Simpson letters
Parole board gets pro-, anti-OJ Simpson letters
AP source: Cavaliers talking contract with Derrick Rose
AP source: Cavaliers talking contract with Derrick Rose
Still time to interview for MYCAP employment skills class
Still time to interview for MYCAP employment skills class
Matt Kuchar's 29 on front nine of British Open matches 1991 mark
Matt Kuchar's 29 on front nine of British Open matches 1991 mark
Decision expected in 10 days on Girard teacher accused of disorderly conduct
Decision expected in 10 days on Girard teacher accused of disorderly conduct
Niles lifts boil-water alert for some city residents
Niles lifts boil-water alert for some city residents
Spieth, Koepka lead the way in opening round at British Open
Spieth, Koepka lead the way in opening round at British Open
Ohio coroner stops accepting Cincinnati sexual assault cases
Ohio coroner stops accepting Cincinnati sexual assault cases
Dakota Access developer’s new pipeline rankling regulators
Dakota Access developer’s new pipeline rankling regulators
AP: Cleveland Browns' stadium, other structures may sport highly flammable panels
Cleveland Browns' stadium, other structures may sport highly flammable panels
McConnell prods senators on health care bill, amid dim odds
McConnell prods senators on health care bill, amid dim odds
Layoffs begin at Carrier plant that drew Trump’s criticism
Layoffs begin at Carrier plant that drew Trump’s criticism
Attorney general has no plans to resign despite Trump rebuke
Attorney general has no plans to resign despite Trump rebuke
US lawsuit: Ohio city let sewage into Lake Erie tributaries
US lawsuit: Ohio city let sewage into Lake Erie tributaries
East Side Crime Watch has food, clothing distribution Friday
East Side Crime Watch has food, clothing distribution Friday
Greatest Golfer Juniors Championships tee off tomorrow
Greatest Golfer Juniors Championships tee off tomorrow
Niles mayor calls for special city council meetings Friday and Monday
Niles mayor calls for special city council meetings Friday and Monday
South Avenue corridor to get nearly $12K for upgrade
Youngstown board of control approves nearly $12K to beautify South Avenue corridor
Markets Right Now: US stocks open higher on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: US stocks open higher on Wall Street
US weekly requests for jobless aid fall to 233,000
US weekly requests for jobless aid fall to 233,000
Israel and Palestinians dig in over Jerusalem site security
Israel and Palestinians dig in over Jerusalem site security
OJ Simpson drawing world attention during plea for freedom
OJ Simpson drawing world attention during plea for freedom
Dad arrested for speeding to hospital with wife in labor
Dad arrested for speeding to hospital with wife in labor
Lawsuit: Ohio police shooting of black man wasn’t justified
Lawsuit: Ohio police shooting of black man wasn’t justified
Howland road closed next week for culvert replacement
Howland road closed next week for culvert replacement
Toledo refunds $34,000 to motorists ticketed from speed camera
Toledo refunds $34,000 to motorists ticketed from speed camera
Sen. McCain diagnosed with brain tumor after clot is removed
Sen. McCain diagnosed with brain tumor after clot is removed
‘Once A Cowboy Always A Cowboy’ golf outing benefit set for Aug. 26
‘Once A Cowboy Always A Cowboy’ golf outing benefit set for Aug. 26
Youngstown council to consider contracts for Covelli, amphitheater management
City administration officials urged the deals be signed to move ahead with sponsorship and naming-rights deals.
Poland’s Junior League state champs include Canfield ace
One year removed from a Junior League World Series appearance, Poland is ramping up for another run to youth softball’s promised land.
Metroparks’ exec Young receives contract extension, pay raise
Young’s new contract will keep him as executive director through 2022
Indians limp home after 1-5 Calif. trip
Posey’s two-run double lifted the Giants to second-straight win
Attorneys for juvenile Larosa ask judge for separate trial and sentencing
When 15-year-old Jacob Larosa of Niles was charged more than two years ago in the killing of his elderly neighbor, it was the first time in decades that a Trumbull County juvenile had been charged with murder.
Yurich convicted on two counts, faces up to year in jail
The judge found Dr. Yurich not guilty on the more serious indicted charge of aggravated vehicular homicide.
Vigorito trial set for November
Former MVSD chief engineer accused of falsifying training certificates
SPORTS DIGEST || Five named to the NABC Honors Court
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the NABC Honors Court on Wednesday, recognizing those men’s college basketball players who excelled in academics during the past season.
Steve Earle enlists Lambert, Willie to revisit outlaw music
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Alt-country rocker Steve Earle and
YPD cop retires after 26 years
Tony Tulipano will be heading from the streets of the West Side to the bluegrass of Kentucky today.
Murder case pushed back at prosecutors’ request
Prosecutors want more time to interview a new witness.
METRO DIGEST || Motorcyclist injured in Austintown collision
A Canfield motorcyclist is being treated at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after he was thrown from his bike about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday at Westchester Drive and Mahoning Avenue after reports said he was struck from behind by a car.
Accidents in work areas mount on I-76, 80
Emergency crews survey wreckage after a June 29 chain-reaction crash on Interstate 76 in a construction zone near the state Route 45 overpass that killed one person and injured four. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says driver inattention is the primary factor in recent work zone accidents.
McIlroy hoping to catch his wave
Just three years ago, Rory McIlroy was the best player in the world without a trace of argument
BUSINESS digest
F.N.B dividends PITTSBURGH F.N.B Corp’s board of directors announced a quarterly cash dividend
Trump exhorts Senate anew to rid US of Obamacare
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lecturing fellow Republicans, President Donald Trump summoned GOP
Poll: Americans want GOP, Dems to work together
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans overwhelmingly want lawmakers of both parties to work out
World’s plastic waste could bury Manhattan 2 miles deep
Associated Press WASHINGTON Industry has made more than 9.1 billion tons of plastic since 1950
Ex-officer pleads not guilty to false shooting claim charges
Associated Press NEW PHILADELPHIA A former Ohio police officer has pleaded not guilty to
CBO: 32M lose insurance without ACA
Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON Senate Republicans’ proposal to repeal much of the
Air-traffic control plan hits turbulence
But, supporters remainl optimistic Associated Press WASHINGTON A plan to privatize the
METRO DIGEST || Man throws tantrum in cruiser
Man throws tantrum YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a man taken into custody at about 3 p.m. Tuesday for
City forms search committee for city manager position
Canfield’s city council meeting yields objections to a bee ordinance passed in early July, and announces the search committee for a new city manager
Moroff helps Pirates win in 10th inning
Max Moroff was an unlikely candidate to come through in extra innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Trump rages at AG Sessions in interview
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald J. Trump told The New York Times in an interview
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS O’Donnell’s new game: Lead Trump off cliff LOS ANGELES Rosie O’Donnell is in a new
Tech, health care lift stocks to record highs
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks continued to climb Wednesday, led by technology, health
Facebook working on way to charge for reading news articles
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is working on a way for news organizations to charge
House panel moves ahead on budget with hopes for tax reform
House panel moves ahead on budget with hopes for tax reform WASHINGTON A key House panel on
Ancestry test to behold
Opinion: By Alfred Lubrano The Philadelphia Inquirer It turns out I’m more complex than I thought.
TRUMP RALLY
TRUMP RALLY If you go Donald Trump will make his first visit to Youngstown as president during a
Has Niles finally found a way out of fiscal crisis?
Editorial: A week from today, the statutorily mandated Financial Planning and Supervision Commission is
“Once A Cowboy Always A Cowboy” 1st Annual Benefit Golf Outing
youngstown After retiring, Joe Midlick brainstormed the idea of establishing a golf outing that
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 20
Today is Thursday, July 20, the 201st day of 2017. There are 164 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Behind the Trump team’s bluster, there lurks a dark legal strategy
Opinion: WASHINGTON President Trump’s attorney, Jay Sekulow, seems to be an adherent of the just-yell-
Containers not as perfect?
Containers not as perfect? For annuals in containers, July may be the time you need to fertilize.
Tomato diseases?
Tomato diseases? Some can be slowed by picking off leaves, reducing foliage, improving air
Township awards road resurfacing contract
Canfield township awarded a road resurfacing contract and plans to hold public meetings for land annexation.
Pitbull gave folks time of their lives
Pitbull and Kesha had a huge hit with their 2013 collaboration on “Timber,” and I have the dubious
WTG
today Children Family Night Bingo, 5 p.m., Struthers Public Library , 95 Poland Ave., Struthers;
Justices allow strict refugee ban but say grandparents OK
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court says the Trump administration can strictly enforce
Feds reviewing Ohio police shooting of unarmed black man
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two years after a white Ohio police officer fatally shot an unarmed
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 07/19/17. All yields given in percent.
Fin, Feather, Fur Outfitters are now employee owned
The owner of outdoor retailer Fin, Feather, Fur has sold the company to his employees
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, noon, pre-construction meeting, Felger Road, New
Ursuline Sisters receive grant to strengthen programming
Ursuline Sisters receive grant to strengthen programming
MORE MLB RECAPS
MORE MLB RECAPS American League Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 1 BOSTON Dustin Pedroia drove in
Made-in-USA goods can be pricey, elusive
This is true even for President Trump Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s
Two escaped inmates arrested
Associated Press FREMONT Authorities in northern Ohio say both inmates who escaped from a county
Western Reserve Rangers have busy season
At the July meeting of the Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club, Jan Moser announced that Dr. Steve
A review of lesser-known biting insects
Q. What bit me? Anonymous A. A gentleman came into our clinic recently with an insect that had
Man charged after wife’s body found in SUV
Associated Press MANSFIELD Authorities say a Texas man has been charged with gross abuse of a
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Roots-town; 330-325-1075 Fri: Box of
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: Today, 1 to 2 p.m. What: Learn about the amazing world of plants with topics
Murder case pushed back at prosecutors’ request
Prosecutors want more time to interview a new witness
John Glenn memorial plans abound on July birth date
Associated Press COLUMBUS Some plans to honor John Glenn didn’t fly, but that hasn’t stopped
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Dunkirk (PG-13) British and Allied forces are pinned down on the French coast and
You can plan now for late ... SUMMER BLOOMS
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Seems like we have color everywhere now.
Howard and band at Stambaugh event
YOUNGSTOWN Howard and the Point Five Band will be the band at tonight’s Bands at the Baugh After
Barn swallow, bright acrobats of the sky
By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer I have always heard of barn swallows. But
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