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V24: WWE summer tour at Covelli Centre
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One WWE hall of famer visited Covelli Centre
Planning, coordination for Trump rally touted
Officers from the Youngstown Police Department patrol the grounds of the Covelli Centre ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally Tuesday night. Law-enforcement authorities agreed the ...
Stories published July 27, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Purple Cat farm adds feathers and flight
The Purple Cat farm is abuzz and a-flutter with some new additions.
East's Golden Bear drew big support tonight
Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip saw one of the biggest turnouts during his leadership of the district as more than 100 people filed into East High School cafeteria to discuss assigning new mascots to schools.
'I don't care,' mom tells Youngstown cops about taking her kids after she overdoses
A woman being treated for an overdose Wednesday outside a West Side barbershop, where she took two children to get haircuts, told police she knew they were going to arrest her for child endangering.
To this lifelong Valley Dem, Hillary equaled Jeb Bush, but Trump 'talked like me'
When the voice on the other end of the phone said the president of the United States wanted to meet him, Geno DiFabio, a 54-year-old lifelong resident of the South Side, was skeptical.
Niles commission approves 7th version of fiscal recovery plan
The Niles Fiscal Oversight Commission approved the city’s seventh fiscal recovery plan despite concerns raised by two of the commission’s members, including John Davis, who voted against it.
MVSD judges set Aug.29 hearing about reimbursements
The two judges of jurisdiction over the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District have scheduled a 1:30 p.m. Aug. 29 hearing regarding the $5 million reimbursement of surplus funds to Youngstown, Niles and McDonald approved last month by the MVSD board.
Youngstown council approves agreements for Covelli, amphitheater, water union, muni golf course
By a 5-2 vote, city council approved contract extensions with JAC Management LLC to handle the day-to-day operations and food-and-beverage sales at the Covelli Centre and to do the same at the proposed downtown amphitheater.
Youngstown 3rd-graders getting more specialized training in 2nd summer session
Youngstown City School students are getting a more specialized education in a second session of summer school.
Boardman cops seize slew of drugs in traffic stop near Shops at Boardman Park
A traffic stop on U.S. Route 224 resulted in township police finding a slew of illicit drugs, according to a police report.
7th time a charm: Niles fiscal commission approves city recovery plan
7th time a charm: Niles fiscal commission approves city recovery plan
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 21
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Boy Scout leader apologizes for Trump's political rhetoric
Boy Scout leader apologizes for Trump's political rhetoric
Man indicted in deaths of 9 people in 2 Ohio fires
Man indicted in deaths of 9 people in 2 Ohio fires
Liberty voters to see renewal police and EMS levy on fall ballot
Liberty voters to see renewal of police and EMS levy on fall ballot
Fox spends bucks to poke fun at The New York Times
Fox spends bucks to poke fun at The New York Times
UK judge OKs plan for ill baby Charlie to go to a hospice
UK judge OKs plan for ill baby Charlie to go to a hospice
GOP seeks support for narrow version of "Obamacare" repeal
GOP seeks support for narrow version of "Obamacare" repeal
Buckeyes eager to rid themselves of last season's bad taste
Buckeyes eager to rid themselves of last season's bad taste
June Foray, voice of Rocky the Flying Squirrel, dies at 99
June Foray, voice of Rocky the Flying Squirrel, dies at 99
Austintown man indicted for suspected role in drug-overdose death
Austintown man indicted for suspected role in drug-overdose death
Scaramucci lobs grenades in already chaotic White House
Scaramucci lobs grenades in already chaotic White House
Suspected LSD found during Boardman traffic stop and arrest
Suspected LSD found during Boardman traffic stop and arrest
State patrol identifies victims from State Fair accident
State patrol identifies victims from State Fair accident
Woman charged with inducing panic after motel room overdose
Woman charged with inducing panic after motel room overdose
Mahoning voters will see Children Services levy renewal on fall ballot
Mahoning voters will see Children Services levy renewal on fall ballot
Report: Overdosed mom with two kids doesn't care when arrested on child endangering
Report: Overdosed mom with two kids doesn't care when arrested on child endangering
Markets Right Now: Earnings drive more stock gains
Markets Right Now: Earnings drive more stock gains
YSU's Abraham seeks chancellor post at Purdue U Fort Wayne
YSU's Abraham seeks chancellor post at Purdue U Fort Wayne
Ohio, California close ’Fire Ball’ ride after fatal accident
Ohio, California close ’Fire Ball’ ride after fatal accident
Police: Fired coach left children at home with dead dog
Police: Fired coach left children at home with dead dog
Tickets and Sponsorships still available for Summer Garden Party
youngstown Sponsorships are still available for Friday’s Summer Garden Party at Fellows Riverside
Guilford Lake group will meet tonight
Gilford Lake group will meet tonight Guilford Lake The Guilford Lake Civic Association will meet
Pelini, Penguins comfortable together
The Penguins are coming off a 12-4 campaign that ended with a loss in the FCS title game.
No immediate speed camera use changes planned locally after high court ruling
Mahoning Valley communities say they have no immediate plans to change their use of speed cameras, despite an Ohio Supreme Court ruling that grants broader authority to local governments to use the devices.
Dr. Yurich to serve 10 days in jail
Boat crash victim’s widow said she hopes her husband’s death haunts the Poland surgeon
YSL championship Saturday at Poland Swim Club
More than 5,000 are expected to take in the annual event.
Cavaliers execs deny chaos
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert spent more than 30 minutes presenting a positive portrait of his franchise.
Fitch choir having benefit show for Carnegie Hall performance
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Ask the Fitch Concert Choir
Browns lineman isn’t worried — yet — about memory loss
Browns Pro Bowl tackle Joe Thomas isn’t overreacting despite some recent spells with memory loss.
New tennis court, amphitheater dedicated in Beaver Township park
The first concert in the new venue was Wednesday evening.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU softball players named scholar athletes
YSU softball players named scholar athletes YOUNGSTOWN Ten Youngstown State softball players
Youngstown BOE makes recommendations for district superintendent
Youngstown Board of Education has recommended Andre Cowling, executive director of New Leaders for New Schools of Baltimore, as district superintendent.
Red Phoenix film festival adds to Sharon’s art scene
Staff report SHARON, PA. The second annual Red Phoenix Underground Film Festival will take place
Former Austintown coach convicted of possessing child porn appeals sentence
Sentences should be concurrent, not consecutive, attorney argues
‘A Different Corner’ McClellan in cabaret show of jazz standards
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Valley-based actor-singer James McClellan and Pittsburgh-based pianist
WWE summer tour at Covelli Centre
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One WWE hall of famer visited Covelli Centre
Youngstown man gets two life sentences for raping his daughters
A judge sentencing a man to consecutive life terms after he was convicted on 20 counts of rape said he would not fail in his job as the defendant failed in his.
Austintown prepares for National Night Out
Austintown will celebrate National Night Out at Township Park on Tuesday
Arrested after OD
Arrested after OD BOARDMAN A township man faces a criminal charge after a drug overdose he
METRO DIGEST || Aggravated-theft case
Aggravated-theft case BOARDMAN An aggravated-theft case in which a Youngstown woman is alleged
Planning, coordination for Trump rally touted
Officers from the Youngstown Police Department patrol the grounds of the Covelli Centre ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally Tuesday night. Law-enforcement authorities agreed the planning for the president’s visit went well.
We can save our planet
Opinion: By George Ball The Philadelphia Inquirer Renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking has said
George Ball: Stephen Hawking is wrong about our potential to save our planet
Opinion: George Ball: Stephen Hawking is wrong about our potential to save our planet (PHOTO) By George
Trump’s visit to the Valley nothing more than a show
Editorial: What was the purpose of President Donald J. Trump’s visit to the Mahoning Valley on Tuesday evening?
US faces a constitutional crisis if Trump fires Robert Mueller
Opinion: President Trump has openly declared war on Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating the
Stocks edge higher
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stock indexes inched further into record territory Wednesday
Struthers Mayor got snippet of face-time with president
The mayor made a brief pitch to Trump on local issues.
Zimmer powers Indians to sixth win in a row
Bradley Zimmer is batting .281 since being called up May 16. He’s 9 for 22 in the last six games.
US, Brazil probe sect accused of abuse, trafficking
US, Brazil probe sect accused of abuse, trafficking Ten former members of the Word of Faith
Ride accident at state fair kills at least 1
Associated Press COLUMBUS A swinging and spinning amusement park ride called the Fire Ball
SANDLOT ROUNDUP Area baseball and softball results, schedules
BASEBALL COLT EAST ZONE REGIONAL Greensboro Green 15, Youngstown Knightline 4 GREENSBORO, N.C.
Associated Press
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on a deadly ride malfunction on the first day of
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
7 defectors bring defeat for repeal of ‘Obamacare’
Associated Press WASHINGTON After seven years of emphatic campaign promises, Senate Republicans
nfl news and notes
CHARGERS LA trades pick for Cardale Jones COSTA MESA, CALIF. The Los Angeles Chargers have
Trump: Bar all transgender troops from US military
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump abruptly declared a ban Wednesday on
Farmers reports second-quarter earnings
Canfield-based Farmers National Banc Corp. saw a year-over-year increase in its second-quarter earnings.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Mall income up BOARDMAN Washington Prime Group, operator of Southern Park Mall, reported net
Browns’ top draft pick healthy, ready for camp
he Cleveland Browns already have their first win: Myles Garrett is ready for training camp
Mantua man charged with trying to run brother off road in Newton Township
Mantua man charged with trying to run brother off road in Newton Township
Youngstown man faces several charges after foot chase in Austintown
Austintown police used a stun gun several times to subdue the suspect
Vallourec reports earnings
Vallourec Star and VAM USA’s parent company, Vallourec in France, reported positive second quarter results on Wednesday
Salem Historical Society celebrates 70 years
salem The Salem Historical Society is celebrating its 70th anniversary Saturday. On July 29, 1947,
Ford’s 2Q profit better than expected
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Ford Motor Co. had a better-than-expected second quarter
around the horn Wednesday’s other MLB games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants 2, Pirates 1 SAN FRANCISCO Brandon Belt doubled in the go-ahead run in
Rock, jazz bands raise money for shelter
Staff report BOARDMAN Music with a Mission, a music festival that will raise money to help the
Boy Scouts of America National Jamboree is under way
Mount Hope, W.Va. Camp Stambaugh in Canfield was the setting for a group of 39 Boy Scout members
Pop artist to lead Butler kids class
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN New York pop artist and author Michael Albert will come to the Butler
A new downtown bar will tap in to the pour-your-own concept
When the whistle blows, it will be time to wet your whistle at a new drinking establishment coming
E-cigarettes might help smokers quit
Associated Press People who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit than those who
TRUMBULL COUNTY Coroner’s office updates status of several cases
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday updated the status of
Allegiant posts 58th-consecutive profitable quarter
Allegiant is the only commercial airliner operation at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Serbian festival set for Sunday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 85th annual Serbian Day Picnic will take place Sunday from 11:30
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR
Garden Art: Alcohol Ink Tiles When: Monday, 1-3 p.m. What: Join our experts to make decorative
On the futures of many wings Our future flies
By Susan McMann OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Without the pollinators, we wouldn’t have
Tickets, sponsorships still available for Fellows Garden Party
Tickets, sponsorships still available for Fellows Garden Party
Salem Historical Society celebrates 70 years
Salem Historical Society celebrates 70 years
Growing great vegetables, try planting garlic
By Bob Eister OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If you want to chase away pesky monsters or
Poisoned by touching mushroom?
Q. My wife and I were in our backyard recently when I saw a good-sized mushroom. I bent down to
‘Zeke’ shuns reporters as Cowboys open training camp
Ezekiel Elliott stopped for a few moments to greet military personnel and pose for a few pictures on the opening day of training camp.
Choo Choo Soul II
Choo Choo Soul II The Lollyhoo Kids Music Festival, featuring Disney Junior’s Choo Choo Soul with
Child killer put to death in first Ohio execution in 3 years
Associated Press LUCASVILLE A child killer was put to death with no apparent complications
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 27
Today is Thursday, July 27, the 208th day of 2017. There are 157 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘Elf Jr.’ at Dublin Grange
‘Elf Jr.’ at Dublin Grange Clark Hergenrother and Maddie Trell star in Dublin Grange Theatre’s
Trumbull grand jury gets drug-trafficking case
A Youngstown man is charged with drug and gun charges
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Atomic Blonde (R) An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to
Wildfires force evacuation of 12,000 in French Riviera towns
Associated Press BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS, France Backed by planes dropping water and fire retardant,
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Tom Sailor and Caterpillar Head, 9 p.m.
Burning bush?
Burning bush? It’s time to part with that invasive burning bush in your landscape. Oakleaf
“Zoo” (10 p.m., CBS): Things get crazier by the week on “Zoo.” Tonight,
“Zoo” (10 p.m., CBS): Things get crazier by the week on “Zoo.” Tonight, Jamie manipulates Mitch
Amazon plans to hire thousands in one day
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon plans to make thousands of job offers in just one day as it
Grapes turning to raisins?
Grapes turning to raisins? Black rot has infested your grape crop. You’ll need to clean up all
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS dancers “Miracle on Easy Street,SDRq at Easy Street Productions, 865 Mahoning Ave.,