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SV dog show at fairgrounds features 166 breeds, 1,688 competitors this year
People came from as far as Australia and Mexico and many of the United States, and as near as Lordstown to show their canines Thursday, the first of the four-day Steel Valley Cluster dog show at Canfield Fairgrounds.
Youngstown residents call city's flood psyment offer an insult
Six Wendover Circle residents who had extensive damage to their homes after a December water break were offered $2,500 each from the city administration to help pay their expenses.
Pastor, advocate describe battle to help Salem immigrants detained by ICE
Pastor Manuel Lux moved to Salem from Guatemala to plant a church among the 3,000-some Guatemalan immigrants living in the area who speak only Quiche, a Mayan language spoken long before the Spanish arrived.
Brookfield boil alert lifted
The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers Department has lifted a boil alert issued Wednesday for Trumbull County water customers who live on state Route 7 north of Brookfield Fire Department.
Senate votes to release transcript of suspected Russian spy
Senate votes to release transcript of suspected Russian spy
FBI: Man who threatened Trump, DA may be driving school van
FBI: Man who threatened Trump, DA may be driving school van
Trump staffs up Mideast team for peace plan rollout
Trump staffs up Mideast team for peace plan rollout
Ohio airport kiosk offers free short stories for travelers
Ohio airport kiosk offers free short stories for travelers
UPDATE | Ohio State closes ranks as Meyer probe adds new scandal
Ohio State closes ranks as Meyer probe adds new scandal
Sanders won't dispute claim that media is 'enemy' of people
Sanders won't dispute claim that media is 'enemy' of people
Fetus on Kenmore Avenue was stillborn, coroner's office says
Fetus on Kenmore Avenue was stillborn, coroner's office says
West Side residents bristle at basement-flooding settlement amount
West Side residents bristle at basement-flooding settlement amount
Trump receives new letter from Kim Jong Un, sends his reply
Trump receives new letter from Kim Jong Un, sends his reply
Pa. 2-year-old fatally mauled by pit bulls inside home
Pa. 2-year-old fatally mauled by pit bulls inside home
US officials raise alarm about 2018, 2020 election security
US officials raise alarm about 2018, 2020 election security
UPDATE | Active shooter reported at Wright-Patterson base
Active shooter reported at Wright-Patterson base
Ex-Ohio cop accused in sex case involving teen pleads not guilty
Ex-Ohio cop accused in sex case involving teen pleads not guilty
UPDATE | Man living in Warren charged in Canton with animal cruelty
Man living in Warren charged in Canton with animal cruelty
Two grants awarded to McDonald Volunteer Fire Department
Two grants awarded to McDonald Volunteer Fire Department
Trump team wants to roll back Obama-era mileage standards
Trump team wants to roll back Obama-era mileage standards
Job and financial settlement with Abigail Beniston approved
Job and financial settlement with Abigail Beniston approved
Pope changes death penalty teaching, now ‘inadmissible’
Pope changes death penalty teaching, now ‘inadmissible’
Ohioans get 3-day break from state sales tax for some items
Ohioans get 3-day break from state sales tax for some items
Patrol issues over 500 citations enforcing Move Over law
Patrol issues over 500 citations enforcing Move Over law
Governor signs bill increasing some drug penalties
Governor signs bill increasing some drug penalties
Akron airport kiosk offers free short stories for travelers
Akron airport kiosk offers free short stories for travelers
As car sales continue to slide, Brown proposes incentive
Small-car sales decreased to represent about 31 percent of the auto market, analysts said.

Austintown finishes third in 9-10 state tournament
Austintown catcher Kylie Folkwein is living proof you never stop learning, even when it’s summer
Yavorcik asks Ohio Supreme Court to reject prosecutors’ appeal
Prosecutors ‘relied upon an unfair and unsubstantiated allegation’ that they couldn’t receive a fair trial in Mahoning County, Yavorcik's attorney wrote.
Urban Meyer put on paid leave during investigation
The Ohio State football coach allegedly knew of assistant’s domestic violence history.

Mientkiewicz elected Niles mayor in 6-5 Democratic Party vote
Councilman Steve Mientkiewicz, 34, said being part of “the younger generation,” experienced, educated and having a “common-sense approach” made him the right person to serve as Niles mayor.
Hubbard trustees: We need to pass this police levy
The trustees may put a 3.5-mill police levy on the November ballot.
Scrappers hold off Crosscutters
Tyler Freeman drove in four runs and extending his hitting streak to 14 games.
Another critic of Trumbull engineer addresses commissioners
Terminated employee accuses Smith of harassment

Greater Youngstown Italian Festival returns
Returning as headliner this year is the EuroRhythms, a Columbus-based showband that performs Italian standards Vegas-style. The eight-piece act, featuring a horn section, plays "a wide variety of traditional Italian songs but in a way that younger people will like,” sband leader Ray Massa said.
Report: Valley has 2nd-highest rate of food hardship in US
The report found 22 percent of all households in the region are impacted by food hardship.
MVSD $15.4M in upgrades showing progress
The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District has spent $15.4 million in upgrades in the last two years on 17 projects, which the chief engineer calls an essential investment in the district’s assets, including the Meander Reservoir Dam.
Canfield city residents to vote on term lengths, limits in Nov.
Currently, council members serve two-year terms.
South Side events draw families in effort to reduce crime in the city
The event is a partnership between the ICU Blockwatch, and the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.

DOYO live event draws professionals to downtown Youngstown
Gene Bonanno of TBG digital marketing led an in-depth workshop on marketing for manufacturers at Tyler History Center Wednesday for the third DOYO Live marketing and interactive design conference. which will draw hundreds of professionals to downtown Youngstown for the main event today.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, building and sites committee
Trump urges end to probe ‘right now’
Staff insists tweet was ‘not an order’ Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump
SOCIETY DIGEST || Church will host yard sale Friday, Saturday
Church will host yard sale Friday, Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388
Updates from the meeting of the Television Critics Association
By LYNN ELBER AND PABLO ARAUZ PENA Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A roundup of news
Learn to enjoy garden summer traffic
By Dolly Anderson Ohio certified volunteer naturalist I think I need a stoplight or a cop to
Don’t take your hiccups for granted
Most people think of hiccups as a minor annoyance. They normally last a few minutes and disappear as
String algae can harm ponds
Q. I have these mats of scum on my pond. I think its filamentous algae. If it is, how do I get rid
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Christopher Robin (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 11:30 a.m., 2:05, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50
Allen Gannett headlines DOYO Live
DOYO Live, Youngstown’s digital marketing and interactive design conference, is back for year three,
Plants need water
Plants need water During the hottest parts of summer, water management is critical to plant growth
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 2
Today is Thursday, Aug. 2, the 214th day of 2018. There are 151 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Trapped tourists call wrong Lisbon police for help LISBON, Maine Two tourists who
NIGHTLIFE
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Rick Bruckner and the Brotherhood, 7 p.m.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Annapurna,” directed by Nick Mulichak, Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse

Lavender's many uses
By Eileen W. NOVOTNY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The diversity of lavender’s uses is
The top 5 songs and albums on the iTunes Store for the week ending July 26:
The top 5 songs and albums on the iTunes Store for the week ending July 26: v “In My
Pruning fruit trees in summer
Pruning fruit trees in summer This is not the best time to prune fruit trees, but it can be done

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
paul manafort trial Judge scolds prosecutors over testimony
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort personally
California’s ‘dance of the lemons’ may end with upcoming election
Opinion: LOS ANGELES November’s congressional elections will decide which party will control a narcoleptic
METRO DIGEST || Death ruled a homicide
Death ruled a homicide WARREN The Mahoning County Coroner’s office ruled the death of Jason
Pence welcomes return of presumed Korean War dead
Associated Press HONOLULU In an emotional and solemn ceremony, the remains of dozens of presumed
Payday lenders reaping what they have sowed
Editorial: Here’s the takeaway from Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s signing of a bill that clamps down on the predatory
Court strikes down Trump push to cut ‘sanctuary city’ funds
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A divided U.S. appeals court Wednesday struck down a key part of
Bitonio reluctant to move to left tackle
Browns guard Joel Bitonio is sliding over to starting left tackle to replace Joe Thomas — probably for good.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 42.06-1.21 Aqua America, .20
Experts: Stronger planes can mean fewer fatalities
Associated Press Passengers in plane crashes like the Aeromexico accident – in which no one died –
METRO DIGEST || Yo-Yo Ma to perform in Warren
Yo-Yo Ma to perform WARREN World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform with the Warren
Liberty cops: Help us stop car break-ins
There have been at least 17 reports of theft from people’s cars since July 20.
BUSINESS DIGEST || AT&T hiring event scheduled for today
AT&T hiring event scheduled for today BOARDMAN The AT&T call center, 8089 South Ave., will host
Bears, Ravens open NFL preseason in Canton
The game could very well honor Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher by being a defensive battle
More than 1,000 homes torched in Calif. wildfires
Associated Press UPPER LAKE, CALIF. A massive wildfire in Northern California has torched more
Trump’s short-term health plans are cheaper, but cover less
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers will have more options to buy cheaper, short-term health
A surge in shady ‘charity’ accounts
Opinion: By Helen Flannery and Chuck Collins OtherWords In every community, there are nonprofit
Facebook plays whack-a-mole with Russian interference
Associated Press Facebook is spending heavily to avoid a repeat of the Russian interference that
Carrasco leads Indians to win over Twins
The Indians’ right-hander struck out 10 and won his fifth straight decision.
US slaps sanctions over charged pastor
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States slapped sanctions on two Turkish officials
The Fed leaves key rate unchanged — for now
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is leaving its benchmark interest rate
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
WORLD DIGEST || Trump to conduct Delaware, Ohio rally
Trump to conduct Delaware, Ohio rally WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is set to travel to Ohio
Asia-Pacific beats Canfield-Poland 1-0
Kirkland, Wash. The Canfield-Poland junior softball team lost its first game of the Junior
SPORTS DIGEST || Warren Sports HOF announces 2018 class
The Warren Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting seven (7) stellar athletes into the Warren Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 1.