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Stories published September 3, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jazz in the Park wraps up summer on great note
The 10th and final session of the 2017 Jazz in the Park Summer Series at B&O Station Park on Sunday capped what organizers say was one of the best seasons in the 23-year history of the event.
Joint effort provides free haircuts to city students
More than 500 Youngstown City Schools students, their parents and teachers received free haircuts and hairstyles today at East High School – just in time for the first day of school Tuesday – at an event aptly named Fresh Start.
SENIOR CITIZENS
A&P Retirees will meet for its 31st reunion from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Brentford House, 737 Myron
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities:
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning Garden Club will meet at noon at the Davis Education and Visitor Center,
Fish fry Friday to aid Alzheimer’s walk
Fish fry Friday to aid Alzheimer’s walk AUSTINTOWN Brookdale Austintown will host a fish fry
N. Korea conducts 6th nuclear test, S. Korea says
South Korea’s military says North Korea is believed to have conducted its sixth nuclear test.
Airport officials look to maintain commercial service to the public
“What we want to do is make it convenient for our people,” Moliterno said. “Airports everywhere struggle to stay alive and continually have to reinvent themselves.”
YSU freshman Turner turns heads in debut
The true freshman running back from Cincinnati La Salle was a bright spot during Youngstown State’s 28-21 overtime loss to Pitt on Saturday.
For 35-year ride operator at fair, midway thrills soon will be gone
For nearly 35 years, Bates Amusement has kept the wheels turning at the Canfield Fair. The ferris wheels, that is.
Pick Up Tour rolls into Valley
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman urged labor supporters to lobby for state legislation to require call centers to reimburse the state for any incentives they receive if they leave to operate overseas and to demand giving workers adequate notice of shutdowns.
Rainout interrupts Scrappers’ playoff chaee
The Scrappers maintained a 2 1/2-game lead in the Pinckney Division.
Backyards in Berlin Center offer bees a pollinators paradise
Mahoning Valley association sets out to save the bees
Harden pledges $1M for Harvey relief
Houston Rockets point guard James Harden says he will donate $1 million to the city of Houston to aid in Harvey recovery.
Browns acquire wide receiver from rival Steelers
Cleveland addressed its biggest necessity by acquiring wide receiver Sammie Coates on Saturday.
Steam Machines at fair offer up popcorn, history lesson
Popcorn pieces are scattered throughout the grounds near the antique tractors and steam engines on display at the Canfield Fair.
How Nora Ephron rebooted rom-com film genre
By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press “I’ll Have What She’s Having: How Nora Ephron’s Three
Greek traditions entice guests to annual festival
The festival at 401 12th St. continues from noon to 10 p.m. today and Monday.
Dutch Village theater seeks seniors for ‘1940’s Radio Hour’
Staff report COLUMBIANA Dutch Village Inn theater is seeking seniors (age 55 and up) who have
Book world hopes for literary breakthrough in fall
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) As the book world’s most literary season
Documentary celebrates impact of Notorious B.I.G.
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK During the late 1990s when the Notorious B.I.G.
Bryant powers Clemson over KSU
Kelly Bryant stepped into his new role with 236 yards passing and a touchdown and 77 yards rushing.
Butler exhibition will raise awareness of endangered gorillas
An exhibition of paintings, “Twilight of the Gorilla,” by Bob Ziering, designed to raise awareness of the plight of the mountain gorilla, will open next Sunday at the Butler Institute of American Art and run through Nov. 19.
METRO DIGEST || ‘Safe Talks’ about domestic-violence
Free ‘Safe Talks’ YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court will offer “Safe
Mayor 2017 | Race for leadership of Youngstown brewing
Church and politics are playing roles in Youngstown's mayoral race this year. The candidates are, from left, independent Sean McKinney; the Democratic Party's nominee, Jamael Tito Brown; independent Janet Tarpley; and independent Cecil Monroe.
Flint to see $100M in new projects
Flint to see $100M in new projects FLINT, MICH. Redevelopment projects are expected to bring
Hobby has travelers looking for spots where 3 states touch Tripointing the way
By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press THOMPSON, Conn. Brian Butler is a tri- pointer. The 63
Author Keyse-Walker finishes crime sequel
Author Keyse-Walker finishes crime sequel BEREA John Keyse-Walker has completed his sequel
Organizations to assess food access, quality
YOUNGSTOWN Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, in partnership with Youngstown City Health
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Dominion foundation offers $500K in grants YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation is
‘Clancy made Ryan,’ author’s widow says in lawsuit
Associated Press BALTIMORE Tom Clancy’s widow wants a court to rule that the author’s estate is
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Decorative screens serve several useful purposes
Decorative screens were being used in rooms in China by the 7th century. But they were not used in
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
City struggles to restore water service in Harvey aftermath
Associated Press HOUSTON A Texas city that lost its drinking water system to Harvey struggled
2nd Utah police officer on paid leave over nurse arrest
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A second Salt Lake City police officer has been put on paid
For the Week of Sunday, September 3, 2017
Baywinds Management LLC to Whitestone Investments LLC, Krieger Lane, Youngstown, $23,000. Michael
Shopping by voice on Amazon or Google device could cost you
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK In the name of convenience, Amazon and Walmart
How to prepare for a prolonged power outage
Increasingly severe weather and aging infrastructure are exposing Americans to longer power outages.
Static tuition, state-aid cuts hurt Ohio’s public colleges
Opinion: Static tuition, state-aid cuts hurt Ohio’s public colleges As university and college students
Beatitude House takes on program
youngstown The Ursuline Sisters Scholars, formerly Sister Jerome’s Mission College Program, is now
TCHS to participate in national museum assessment program
warren The Trumbull County Historical Society will participate in the Museum Assessment Program,
area golf scores
bedford trails Lady Players — Low gross: Jeanna Gaume 40. Low net: Jane Soriano 20. Least putts:
SaltyGirl Beauty cosmetics line announces nationwide launch
PRNewswire KENNEBUNK, MAINE SaltyGirl Beauty, a cosmetics company out of Kennebunk that produces
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Nicole Smith and Eric Wolfe, Wellsville, girl, Sept. 1.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HONORED The National African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative honored Madonna Chism Pinkard,
How to overcome unsightly beard flakes
Q. I get bad beard flakes, flaky dry skin and redness on my temples, the bridge of my nose and my
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: All the usual food, rides,
Men’s horticultural show awarded 23 exhibitors
YOUNGSTOWN The Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown’s 59th annual horticulture show featured a variety
In the cup!
In the cup! Area hole-in-one Greg Volisin aced the 182-yard No. 14 hole at Mill Creek. He used a
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 3
Today is Sunday, Sept. 3, the 246th day of 2017. There are 119 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
DAILY fair SCHEDULE Today and Labor Day
Free Daily Happenings Baby comfort station: next to building 22: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Antique
A look at what didn’t happen this week
Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the
Season begins with successful opening of Wilson’s ‘Fences’
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It may be the Victorian Players’ 25th season
MILESTONES
MILESTONES education Wiff receives MBA Jason L. Wiff of North Lima graduated last month from
Pitching in
Associated Press HOUSTON President Donald Trump cupped a boy’s face in his hands and then gave
Cost questions abound on Ohio drug price relief measure
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans have pushed a mandate onto this fall’s ballot that aims to
Local authors speak on Jewish history in Youngstown
boardman The St. Charles Parish Library Committee will sponsor a free presentation on local Jewish
MIssouri Valley football CONFERENCE | Saturday’s other games
Missouri 72, Missouri State 43 COLUMBIA, MO. Drew Lock had a record-setting day for Missouri,
What’s open/closed on labor day
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Labor Day on
Bright future in the offing for Youngstown Thermal
Editorial: Customers of Youngstown Thermal can rest assured that the state of Ohio will not let the public
Pliskova, Nadal among winners Saturday in U.S. Open
Karolina Pliskova can still win the U.S. Open and keep her No. 1 ranking, thanks to a big comeback.
Add national anthem, invocation to make Panerathon even better
Opinion: Add national anthem, invocation to make Panerathon even better Unfortunately, the only thing
Regional roundup | Saturday’s games
Mount Union 58, North Carolina Wesleyan 0 ALLLIANCE Mount Union sophomore quarterback D’Angelo
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP Saturday’s events
SATURDAY’S RESULTS FOOTBALL Gilmour Academy 16, Valley Christian 0 POLAND Milan Square
Federal agency approves use of Ohio gas pipeline
Federal agency approves use of Ohio gas pipeline COLUMBUS A federal agency has given a company
Trump sends mixed message
Opinion: A year ago, Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump brought his campaign to the Canfield
Motivated Wolverines pull away from Gators
Quinn Nordin became the first Michigan kicker to make two 50-yard field goals in the same game.
Health-care needs of children given short shrift in Congress
Opinion: CHILDREN ... We all were children at one time, and we love to show off pictures of our children and
Steelers make flurry of moves
The Pittsburgh Steelers weren’t going to wait for wide receiver Sammie Coates to get healthy or regain his confidence.
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