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Youngstown mayor urges Trump to reverse trans ban
Mayor John A. McNally is urging President Donald Trump to reverse his declared ban on transgender service personnel serving in the U.S. military.
Meranto named superintendent of Youngstown schools
The city school district’s CEO has removed the interim superintendent title from Joseph Meranto.
Youngstown schools training teachers to ID special education needs
A new support system is being put in place to catch students before they fall behind in Youngstown City Schools.
Retired Navy vet uses free time to help neighbors
Mike Packman is a 67-year-old retired Navy veteran of the Vietnam War who enjoys being able to help people.
Woman asked to leave Walmart, despite following service dog rules
“No Pets Allowed” is common signage found outside businesses, but not all domesticated animals are pets. Some are service animals.
Trump appears to advocate rough police treatment of suspects
Trump appears to advocate rough police treatment of suspects
Western nations decry Iran space launch; US levies sanctions
Western nations decry Iran space launch; US levies sanctions
Austintown Fitch band donates old uniforms to Mich. school
Austintown Fitch band donates old uniforms to Mich. school
Family of teen killed in Ohio State Fair incident files lawsuit
Family of teen killed in Ohio State Fair incident files lawsuit
British baby Charlie Gard at center of legal battle dies
British baby Charlie Gard at center of legal battle dies
Bond set at $5K for man charged with groping woman at YSU
Bond set at $5K for man charged with groping woman at YSU
1 dead, 6 wounded after knife attack at German supermarket
1 dead, 6 wounded after knife attack at German supermarket
FDA to target addictive levels of nicotine in cigarettes
FDA to target addictive levels of nicotine in cigarettes
California shark attack survivor recalls fighting off beast
California shark attack survivor recalls fighting off beast
Browns rookie QB Kizer looking ready in camp competition
Browns rookie QB Kizer looking ready in camp competition
Ohio State Fair reopening kiddie, other "low-impact" rides
Ohio State Fair reopening kiddie, other "low-impact" rides
Portion of Brookfield road to be renamed for woman killed in Vietnam
Portion of Brookfield road to be renamed for woman killed in Vietnam
Daily lane restrictions begin Monday on I-76 over Lake Milton, I-80 over Meander Reservoir
Daily lane restrictions begin Monday on I-76 over Lake Milton, I-80 over Meander Reservoir
Ohio doctors would report opioid diagnosis codes under deal
Ohio doctors would report opioid diagnosis codes under deal
Retired priest facing charge of touching teen 14 years ago
Retired priest facing charge of touching teen 14 years ago
D.L. Menard, Cajun music ambassador, is dead at 85
D.L. Menard, Cajun music ambassador, is dead at 85
GOP blame-game begins after Senate sinks health care drive
GOP blame-game begins after Senate sinks health care drive
Man sentenced to 25 years in Tennessee officer shooting
Man sentenced to 25 years in Tennessee officer shooting
Scaramucci tirades ignite smoldering White House tensions
Scaramucci tirades ignite smoldering White House tensions
Youngstown mayor urges the president to reverse his declared ban on transgenders serving in the military
Youngstown mayor urges the president to reverse his declared ban on transgenders serving in the military
Trooper who forged dead judge’s signature gets over 4 years
Trooper who forged dead judge’s signature gets over 4 years
Markets Right Now: Stocks start lower as retailers drop
Markets Right Now: Stocks start lower as retailers drop
Driver in deadly school bus crash faces 21 more charges
Driver in deadly school bus crash faces 21 more charges
2 Ohio women charged for alleged murder try with opioids
2 Ohio women charged for alleged murder try with opioids
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Chaney High School Class of 1948 will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at Denny’s in Austintown.
Fire department hosts car seat safety check
Fire department hosts car seat safety check WARREN Safe Kids Mahoning Valley will be conducting
Senate rejects 'skinny repeal' of Obamacare, dealing hard blow to Trump agenda
Dealing a serious blow to President Donald Trump’s agenda, the Senate early Friday rejected a measure to repeal parts of former President Barack Obama’s health care law after a night of high suspense in the U.S. Capitol.
Treatment phase nears for teen convicted in dad's death
A few times since Jonathan Meadows Sr., 41, was shot to death a year ago, a Trumbull County assistant prosecutor, has mentioned how members of the Meadows family never alleged he was abusive toward his children.
Browns’ No. 1 pick Garrett impressive
Myles Garrett’s dominance on consecutive snaps was among the biggest highlights Thursday.
Bell a no-show as Steelers report for camp
The Pro Bowler has yet to sign the franchise tender that will pay him more than $12 million this season.
Youngstown council OKs management deals for Covelli, amphitheater
Council also approved a contract with its 80-member water employee union and agreed to seek proposals to replace the 79-year-old irrigation system at Henry Stambaugh Municipal Golf along Gypsy Lane.
Mohip connects with community through mascots
The CEO says he continues to look at ways to bring back a sense of community to the school district
Plesac, bullpen help Scrappers win pitchers’ duel
Ernie Clement and Jesse Berardi each had an RBI single for the Scrappers.
St. Vincent DePaul Society's new dining hall opens next month
The dining hall will be in the fellowship hall at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church.
SPORTS DIGEST || Locals win openers in Colt 15-U tournament
Locals win openers in Colt 15-U tournament STRUTHERS Creekside and Baird Brothers easily won
Children Services seeks levy replacement amid increasing need for services
Children are the ‘invisible victims’ of the opioid crisis, director says
Bauer gives Tribe bullpen break as streak hits 7
The Indians are finally starting to look like the defending AL champions.
OSU eager to forget 2016 finale
The significant flaws in the Buckeyes’ passing game and offensive play-calling were laid bare.
Geo C and tha Storm in YWCA benefit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Geo C and tha Storm will perform a benefit concert for the YWCA of
Spielberg opens up for HBO special
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Steven Spielberg isn’t afraid to
Theron heats up the Cold War in ‘Atomic Blonde’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer People don’t usually move very fast in Cold War thrillers. Mostly,
Latest Niles fiscal recovery plan approved despite concerns
One commission member voted against the plan.
Judges ask MVSD for more documentation before reimbursement hearing
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
Lifelong South Sider delights in Trump's VIP treatment
“I’m a big Second Amendment guy, I’m very pro-life, I’m conservative,” DiFabio said. “And you know that’s how this whole Valley was. We were always Democrats, but we still cared about the sanctity of life and family values. We went to church. I thought we were losing that.”
Specialized second summer school for Youngstown third-graders
The second summer-school session is for third-graders who either failed the assessment required to meet the Third-Grade Reading Guarantee during the previous summer school session, or did not attend the first session.
Penn National reports second-quarter earnings
Penn National owns and operates the Austintown racino.
Boardman police find illicit drugs during 224 traffic stop
Boardman man charged with drug trafficking
Mom ODs while taking kids for haircuts
Tells police she knows she’ll be arrested, but kids not in her custody
Purple Cat farm adds peacocks and beehives
People line up near Purple Cat farm's new beehives Thursday to hear about the first year's honey yields. Purple Cat offered the public a look at its new apiary and peacock aviary with an open house at the farm, known as Farmer Casey's Ranch, located at 4738 McCartney Road in Coitsville.
Poland Community Briefs
Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA to meet on Aug. 8 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Cortland Bancorp reports net income CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp, the holding company for Cortland
Boardman Community Briefs
Alumni Association selects recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award The Officers and
Pride Youngstown parade, festival
Pride Youngstown parade, festival YOUNGSTOWN The Pride Youngstown parade and festival is set
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 28
Today is Friday, July 28, the 209th day of 2017. There are 156 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump gets rousing reception from supporters in the Valley
Opinion: The reception at Youngstown’s Covelli Centre for President Donald Trump was overwhelming. The
PRO GOLF ROUNDUP | Thursday’s events
CANADIAN OPEN OAKVILLE, ONTARIO Matt Kuchar fought dizzy spells in the first round of the RBC
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 7 p.m.: The Labra Brothers will take the stage
Kimber Haug, Joseph Catullo Jr. to marry Aug. 5
Boardman Robert and Lynn Haug, Boardman, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kimber
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Austintown Community Briefs
Bike run to be Aug. 6 The “Love to the Rescue” Bike Run will take place on Aug. 6 at Biketown
Intensify probe to trace source of pot in Fusions
Editorial: Since its launch in 2006, the mid-size Fusion sedan has consistently ranked among the Ford Motor
US weekly requests for jobless aid up 10K
Associated Press WASHINGTON More Americans applied for jobless aid last week, though the
US indexes fall off record highs
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stock indexes pulled back from their record highs Thursday after
Carol Pitcairn | Edgar Castaneda
Ellsworth Crossroads Community Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, Mich., was the setting of the April 22
Not an order
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unmoved by President Donald Trump’s proclamation-by-Twitter, top
House GOP passes $788B bill for Pentagon, border wall
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House passed a $788 billion spending bill Thursday that
Driver killed in crash after air-bag inflator ruptures
Associated Press DETROIT A Florida driver has died in a crash near Tampa that involved an
Thrill ride OK’d hours before deadly Ohio State Fair accident
Associated Press COLUMBUS Inspectors repeatedly looked over a thrill ride while it was
Sessions not stepping down unless asked
Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador His loyalty to the boss severely tested but
Republicans strain for modest ‘skinny’ redo of ‘Obamacare’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Buoyed by a signal from House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority
Inside the ropes WITH …
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: Birdies were hard to come by for the Warren JFK
Police find potent sedative disguised as OxyContin
Associated Press CLEVELAND Officials in Northeast Ohio are issuing a warning after detecting a
Austintown and Lowellville residents indicted on fatal drug overdoses
Kyle Christy and Kelsey Armeni are in the Mahoning County jail on a manslaughter charge
Morris adds Gold Cup to NCAA, MLS titles
The former star at nearby Stanford scored a tiebreaking goal in the 88th minute.
METRO DIGEST || Outages in Austintown
Austintown outages AUSTINTOWN FirstEnergy crews were working late Thursday to restore power to
Scaramucci lobs grenades in already chaotic White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s new communications director exploded the
Clashes, tensions flare at sacred site in Jerusalem
Clashes, tensions flare at sacred site in Jerusalem JERUSALEM Violence returned Thursday to a
The Gries mark 50 years of marriage June 3
Youngstown Edward and Katherine Gries of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June
Children get close up with exotic animals
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library got a special visit
Hilltopper earns honorable mention in design contest
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade student Karley Gerst
Teens have 30 minutes to escape library
Teens had 30 minutes to solve riddles and try to escape the children’s room at the Poland library on July 18.
Ponies gallop to Boardman library
Children spent the afternoon at the Boardman library riding ponies, making crafts and listening to stories on July 19.
Children have a super experience at the library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Captain Underpants surprised children at the
Dinner party marks Senns’ 50th anniversary
Austintown Robert and Anna May Senn of Austintown were honored for their 50th anniversary at a
Children get close to exotic animals
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library got a special visit from
Libraries promote family fun
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley is working to build a better community with Family Game Nights at the libraries.
Hilltop crowns Mills spelling champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twelve Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put
Family Fridays encourage fun and learning
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts a Family Fun
Canfield Sports Briefs
Reserve seats on sale Canfield football season reserved seat ticket packages are now on sale for
Sixth-graders compete in Field Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Sixth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School
Wizards begin training at Hogwarts Summer School
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children practiced magic at the Hogwarts Summer
POLICE BLOTTER
July 13 Aggravated menacing: A worker for a California Avenue business alleged a former employee
April Ruse and Patrick McKee set August date
youngstown Debbie Ruse is announcing the engagement of her daughter, April Ruse, to Patrick McKee.
Actors bring theater to library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater brought
Actors bring theater to the library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater brought
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Lions offer fish dinners The Canfield Lions will offer a fish dinner will be on Aug. 4.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature middle school football and younger Football season is on the horizon
Valots celebrate 65th anniversary at Welshfield Inn
Newton Falls Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Valot, Newton Falls, will celebrate their 65th wedding
Huberman retires after distinguished career
June 30 marked the end of a distinguished 30-year judicial career when Attorney Mark Huberman
Children get close with exotic animals
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library got a special visit
Athletic passes open for purchase
In an effort to try to save students and family members money, the Austintown Athletic Department is
Piccolo palooza tries to break world record
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hundreds of guests brought blankets and lawn
Poland Sports Briefs
Try out for Poland Pride fastpitch The Poland Pride fastpitch softball will be hosting tryouts for
Ursuline Sisters celebrate 50th anniversaries of two in August
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will celebrate the golden jubilees of Sisters - Therese Ann Rich
Canfield Soccer Club kicks off season
The Canfield Soccer Club kicked off and celebrated the start of its recreational season at its annual Players Clinic on June 16.
Piccolo palooza attempt to break world record
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hundreds of guests brought blankets and lawn
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