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11K watch today's Thunder Over the Valley air show at YARS
“Awesome” is how Jacob Liber, 7, described the performance of the Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team Saturday at the 2017 Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
7th Slavic fest adds new feature: Tell Your Slavic Story
John Slanina cried when he and Sam Krempasky connected with each other for the first time in 17 years.
Yurcics planning party, Mass for 50th anniversary
gallatin, tenn. George and Theresa Yurcic will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 24,
Cara Cupler, Kam Henley will wed in July
canfield Cara Cupler and Kam Henley, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning a summer wedding.
Kimber Haug, Joseph Catullo Jr. to marry Aug. 5
BOARDMAN Robert and Lynn Haug, Boardman, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kimber
Jessica Stacy to marry Mr. Rolla in summer rite
canfield Parents of the future bride and groom are announcing the engagement of Jessica Stacy of
Chrystin Ritter, Jonathan Rickert are engaged
boardman Chrys and Bill Ritter of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Williamses mark 60 years of marriage
columbiana Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams of Columbiana celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
The Lapinskis celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. John Lapinski celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 28 with a brunch at A La
State report: Youngstown's 3rd-grade reading results up 7%
However, BOE president Brenda Kimble said she doubts the report’s results.
Bond set at $5 million for murder suspect Dale Williams
A witness said the victim begged for her life. Prosecutors say her attacker confessed to police.
SPORTS DIGEST | Hubbard teen competing on golf tour
Seamus Chrystal of Hubbard competed in the boys 16-19 division in the North Coast Junior Golf Tour.
Young man’s body pulled from Mosquito Lake in Bazetta Township
The Trumbull County coroner is working to identify a male found in a rural area of Bristol Township.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK is in a 14-way tie for 55th, good enough to make the cut after the second round of the U.S. Open.
New disc golf course looks like a hole in one
The course is bringing a younger crowd to Austintown Township Park
Man killed in chase was released earlier to attend treatment program
Killed on Interstate 680 Thursday
Golf outing among friends becomes something bigger
The “Till Open” has raised more than $100,000 for the Canfield schools
Record reviews
Katy Perry Album: “Witness” Grade: C She once roared. But now, we’ll just call it meowing.
Cash, credit cards stolen from auto parked at Boardman YMCA
The cards were immediately used to purchase thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
MVSD to distribute surplus funds
Youngstown, Niles and McDonald will collectively get $5 million in surplus funds from MVSD.
Youngstown receives only 1 bid below estimate for street projects
The project will be done in August and take about two weeks to finish
Zac Brown Band set for inaugural Y Live event
Eric Ryan, CEO of JAC Live, talks about the logistics and issues of bringing the Zac Brown Band to Youngstown State University’s Stambaugh Stadium during a Friday event at the football field. Tickets for the Aug. 24 inaugural “Y Live: The Youngstown Musical Event” go on sale June 24.
Trump on twitter-bombing mission
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Donald J.Trump missed his opportunity to become a Gen. Patton-style
Amazon deal for Whole Foods could bring retail experiments
Associated Press NEW YORK Online retail giant Amazon is making a bold expansion into physical
ZAC BROWN BAND | How to get tickets
Tickets for the Aug. 24 Zac Brown Band show at Youngstown State University’s Stambaugh Stadium will
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Hannah Malcomson and Zane Patterson, Warren, boy, June
Road work set next week in Mercer County communities
Projects are set in the borough of Stoneboro, Lake and Sandy Lake townships
leaving an abusive relationship
Some necessities for having an escape plan to leave an abusive relationship: Have extra keys
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Thunder Over the Valley air show, 9 a.m.: The world-famous U.S. Air
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Meals recalled YOUNGSTOWN AVI of Akron announced a voluntary recall of about 206 chunk-shaped
At impasse, Cosby jury tests the patience of judge, defense
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. The jury in Bill Cosby’s sexual-assault case tested the
Motorcyclist says car tried to run him off road
Staff report WARREN A city man on a motorcycle reported that a woman in a car tried to run him
Johnson, McIlroy and Day crash out at Open
Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day made the wrong kind of history at the U.S. Open
Father’s Day service
Father’s Day service YOUNGSTOWN Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., will
AROUND THE HORN | Friday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 13, Rays 4 DETROIT Nicholas Castellanos doubled, tripled and drove in
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Church of the Rock: 7025 Lutheran Lane, Poland, 6 to 9 p.m., Monday through June 23. Theme: Maker
Cowbirds employ parasitic lifestyle
Every spring I get reports from astonished readers describing a small bird feeding a much larger,
Youth fishing day
Youth fishing day Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have a
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Bucco bullpen implodes vs. Cubs
Anthony Rizzo just missed a chance at making history at the start of the game
Girlfriend whose texts urged suicide guilty of manslaughter
Associated Press TAUNTON, Mass. A woman who sent her boyfriend a barrage of text messages
The fate of program to protect young immigrants still undecided
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration said Friday it still has not decided the
Scalise’s doctor hopes for an ‘excellent recovery’
Scalise’s doctor hopes for an ‘excellent recovery’ WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Scalise can hope
US housing starts drop for 3rd-straight month
Associated Press WASHINGTON Homebuilders slowed down the pace of construction for the third-
Trump restores some Cuba penalties
Associated Press MIAMI President Donald Trump declared Friday he was restoring some travel and
Closed housing sales up across the Mahoning Valley
Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties all saw an increase in closed sales in May 2017 over May 2016.
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Hot dog! Eye-catching LA wiener stand finds museum home LOS ANGELES An eye-
Area anglers get their revenge
Walleye tournament angler Sammy Cappelli vowed he would exact revenge for a cruel twist of fate that
WaterFire Sharon to offer braziers
SHARON, PA WaterFire Sharon will be offering a limited number of braziers this lighting season
Trump confirms he’s under investigation
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump confirmed Friday he is under federal
Ohio’s May jobless rate at 4.9 percent
Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in May 2017, down from 5 percent in April 2017.
Lowellville grad Dennis Hynes to become district’s new K-12 principal
Hynes leaves post at Struthers Elementary
NBC to air Jones interview
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK NBC News vowed to go ahead with Megyn Kelly’s
GOP, Dem governors call for changes in House health bill
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa A group of Republican and Democratic governors are echoing
Today is Saturday, June 17, the 168th day of 2017. There are 197 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, June 17, the 168th day of 2017. There are 197 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
2 charged with child endangering
2 charged with child endangering STRUTHERS Two people were arraigned Friday in Struthers
Dow ticks up; grocery stores plunge after Amazon deal
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon’s $13.4 billion deal for Whole Foods sent grocery stores, big
Trial date set for teen accused in school shooting
Associated Press URBANA, Ohio A trial date has been set for a teenager accused in an Ohio
GOLF roundup
LPGA Canadian teen leads Meijer Classic by 2 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich Brooke Henderson bogeyed the
Hate speech is legally protected
Opinion: By Ken White Los Angeles Times Free speech and its limitations are on Americans’ minds. In the
Trump financial form shows revenue up at hotel, resort
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s Washington hotel saw almost $20 million in
Expedite travel ban case
Opinion: By Hans von Spakovsky The Heritage Foundation It looks like the next stop for President Donald
Help make Thunder Over Valley high-flying success
Editorial: All eyes will be glued to the skies over the Youngstown air base this weekend for the return of
Photos
![On Robert MoralesÕ desk is a certificate of recognition for 20 years of service to General Motors and the United Auto Workers..Without having an autoworker father, Morales, 46, doesnÕt know if he would have that certificate or the title as president of UAW Local 1714..ÒIÕve been elected four different times,Ó he said. ÒI think [my dad] would be very proud. I learned a lot through my dad. I am proud to say that I had the opportunity to know him.Ó.ItÕs a story of the Mahoning Valley. Generations of blue-collar workers have followed in their fatherÕs footsteps. Together they produced steel, built cars and fabricated metal for various industries.](https://vindy.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2017/06/17/9f4a1438hh.jpg)
