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Presidential visits to Valley in odd-numbered years rare
George W. Bush campaigned in Youngstown in 2000 after capturing the Republican nomination, and visited the Valley twice as president in 2004. Democrat Barack Obama ...
Stories published July 24, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman man dies in tractor-trailer accident in Fowler
Boardman man dies in tractor-trailer accident in Fowler
VA officials: Apparent suicide at Warren VA clinic 'a tragic situation'
VA officials: Apparent suicide at Warren VA clinic 'a tragic situation'
Santana homers twice as Indians beat Reds
Carlos Santana homered twice and the Indians beat the Reds
Trump planning stop Tuesday in Struthers before Covelli Centre rally
Trump planning stop in Struthers before Covelli Center rally
Trump says upcoming health vote is GOP's chance to keep vow
Trump says upcoming health vote is GOP's chance to keep vow
Burr-Hamilton? Angry lawmaker singles out 'female senators'
Burr-Hamilton? Angry lawmaker singles out 'female senators'
Man charged after threatening Boardman police officer
Man charged after threatening Boardman police officer
Promising 'A Better Deal,' Democrats try to rebrand party
Promising 'A Better Deal,' Democrats try to rebrand party
Father of Hawaii boy missing for 2 decades is sentenced
Father of Hawaii boy missing for 2 decades is sentenced
Anti-fracking charter group launches seventh ballot attempt
Anti-fracking charter group launches seventh ballot attempt
2 Marines killed in plane crash make last trips home
2 Marines killed in plane crash make last trips home
Chinese national charged with leading ivory smuggling ring
Chinese national charged with leading ivory smuggling ring
Kushner denies that he colluded with Russians during Trump White House bid
Kushner denies that he colluded with Russians during Trump White House bid
US maker of panels in London fire: Others install them
US maker of panels in London fire: Others install them
YPD says Trump visit will mean traffic restrictions
YPD says Trump visit will mean traffic restrictions
Witness tells Warren police body is inside burning car
Witness tells Warren police body is inside burning car
AP sources: Free agent Derrick Rose meeting with Cavaliers
AP sources: Free agent Derrick Rose meeting with Cavaliers
The Latest: 10th person dies after being found in hot truck
The Latest: 10th person dies after being found in hot truck
Charges dropped in Ohio police shooting of unarmed black man
Charges dropped in Ohio police shooting of unarmed black man
Pistol falls from man's waist after police stun gun used
Pistol falls from man's waist after police stun gun used
Brown touts using U.S. steel and iron in advance of Trump visit
Brown touts using U.S. steel and iron in advance of Trump visit
Literary society to host best-selling author
Literary society to host best-selling author
Syringes, dope found after Warren police question men in car
Syringes, dope found after Warren police question men in car
Mahoning Garden Club celebrates 90th year
Mahoning Garden Club celebrates 90th year
Councilman wants old Cleveland homes certified as lead-safe
Councilman wants old Cleveland homes certified as lead-safe
Junior League Pink Ribbon Tea set for Aug. 21
Junior League Pink Ribbon Tea set for Aug. 21
Struthers Rotary meets for dinner, presents awards
Struthers Rotary meets for dinner, presents awards
Warren Junior Women’s League named top in state
Warren Junior Women’s League named top in state
WORTH A LOOK
FAIRS, FESTIVALS St. Vitus Parish will sponsor its 36th annual festival Aug. 2 through 5 from 6 to
Ken Burns sees his upcoming documentary as a ...VIETNAM VACCINE
By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press HANOVER, N.H. Filmmaker Ken Burns views the Vietnam War as a
Stills and Collins to play Powers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stephen Stills and Judy Collins are teaming up for a tour that will come
Liberty trustees propose committee to study central fire station as plans stall
Trustees say Girard officials have been noncommittal on merger study
Making Kids Count keeps kids fed over the summer
Making Kids Count summer food program fills school lunch gap
Presidential visits to Valley in odd-numbered years rare
George W. Bush campaigned in Youngstown in 2000 after capturing the Republican nomination, and visited the Valley twice as president in 2004. Democrat Barack Obama was the first sitting president in more than 100 years to visit the Valley during an odd-numbered year when he delivered a speech Sept. 15, 2009, at Lordstown General Motors, touting the federal bailout. And In 1980, incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter campaigned in the area.
Dems caught snoozing
Opinion: By Gloria Johns Tribune News Service Putting aside for a moment the state of ruin in the Trump
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 24
Today is Monday, July 24, the 205th day of 2017. There are 160 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Keep business away from education
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Betsy DeVos and her husband Dick are lucky: They inherited a big
Wild blue yonder isn’t like before
Opinion: MONTGOMERY, Ala. The aircraft arrayed around the spacious lawn of Maxwell Air Force Base, home of
Protection of Great Lakes is a smart US investment
Editorial: It’s premature to declare victory as Congress works to protect the Great Lakes from President Donald
TRUMP STAFF New message guru wants ‘positive mojo’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s new communications adviser says it’s time
SANDLOT ROUNDUP
JUNIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Poland 18, Indiana 0 SOUTH HOLLAND, ILL. Camryn
US AND RUSSIA
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House indicated Sunday that President Donald Trump would
Benefit set Sunday for Rescue Mission
Benefit set Sunday for Rescue Mission BOARDMAN A “Music with a Mission” live-band event to raise
Nonprofit to send community members to Kennywood
A local nonprofit that assists with reintroducing ex-convicts is providing a trip to Kennywood
NEWSMAKERS FOR JULY 24
Victories for ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Girls Trip’ at movies LOS ANGELES It’s victory for “Dunkirk” and
Clerks need training to make change
Dear Readers: Today’s Sound Off is about salesclerks who don’t know how to count your change.
Tool to help police in opioid crisis draws privacy concern
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. New Jersey is the latest state amid a national opioid crisis to
Purple Heart found on road is returned to veteran’s family
Associated Press NYACK, N.Y. The family of a World War II veteran has a big piece of his history
O.J. had a life free of conflict? Not really
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When O.J. Simpson told a Nevada parole board last week that he’s
AFC NORTH TRAINING CAMPS
CLEVELAND BROWNS (1-15) OPEN CAMP: July 27, Browns Training Facility, Berea, Ohio. LAST YEAR:
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph F. Court Jr., 66, of 356 Iowa Ave., Girard,
Make it a double: Ledecky begins worlds with 2 golds
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary Katie Ledecky is off to a golden start at the world
Spikes jump on Scrappers in first inning
The State College Spikes put three runs on the board in the first inning and never looked back
Israeli Cabinet meets to review policy at shrine
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s security Cabinet met Sunday to review a decision to install
Report: Convicted killer’s slaying of inmate on bus was preventable
By LAURA A. BISCHOFF Dayton Daily News CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio Two-time convicted killer Casey Pigge
Tickets available for Fellows garden party
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are available for Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens’ Summer
Longtime YSU doctor recalled as being ahead of the game
By CHARLES GROVE cgrove@vindy.com The Youngstown State community lost an important part of their
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9 die in sweltering truck in immigrant-smuggling attempt
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO At least nine people died after being crammed into a sweltering
Ohio set to resume executions; child killer awaiting appeals
By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Ohio is moving toward carrying out its first execution in more
Froome’s 4th win was his hardest and most fulfilling
Associated Press PARIS After the champagne bubbles fade and Chris Froome drifts away from his
Jerry Jones backs Ezekiel Elliott
Jerry Jones backs Ezekiel Elliott OXFORD, CALIF. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his
Brewery producing 2M cans of water for disaster victims
Associated Press TRENTON, OHIO An Ohio brewery will skip the hops and barley to produce 2
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Jackson Township trustees, 6 p.m., administration building, 10613 Mahoning Ave.,
Kickoff for Alzheimer’s Walk today in Canfield
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Astro Falcons leave bases loaded in NABF World Series defeat
The Astro Falcons and Jackson (Miss.) 96ers are two sandlot baseball programs that know a little bit about World Series championships