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Stories published August 3, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Y'town schools strategic plan being modified to align with state
Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip is tightening his strategic plan to align with state standards for instruction.
Olde Car Club's 40th anniversary Sunday
The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary with its Cars in the Park car show and flea market from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
New music, vendors on display tonight at Italian fest on Central Square
Red, white and green was the dominant color in downtown Youngstown Friday during the first night of the 33rd annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest.
Warren man who skinned his dog due in court Thursday, Friday
A judge set bond at $250,000 on Friday for Scott A. Winter, 46, formerly of Palmyra Road in Warren, during his arraignment in Canton Municipal Court on a felony animal-cruelty charge.
Black doll found hanging by noose at Philly playground, burial site
Black doll found hanging by noose at Philly playground, burial site
Man who harassed Yellowstone bison arrested at Glacier park
Man who harassed Yellowstone bison arrested at Glacier park
Report: Trump commission did not find widespread voter fraud
Report: Trump commission did not find widespread voter fraud
Parts of Virginia city evacuate over possible dam failure
Parts of Virginia city evacuate over possible dam failure
Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations
Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations

Former Struthers businessman nearly across America on his bike
Friends gathered at SMARTS Friday in downtown Youngstown to celebrate Doug Smith's cross-country bike ride — and his birthday.
Police: Suspect in Bush's doctor's death killed himself
Police: Suspect in Bush's doctor's death killed himself

60th annual St. Patrick festival this weekend
Try your hand at bingo or enjoy the rides, food and live entertainment.
California office pool wins $543 million lottery jackpot
California office pool wins $543 million lottery jackpot
Pittsburgh Korean War veteran’s remains returned to his family
Pittsburgh Korean War veteran’s remains returned to his family
Judge: Release Parkland shooting suspect's education report
Judge: Release Parkland shooting suspect's education report
Pa. health officials warn about West Nile as suspected infection tested
Pa. health officials warn about West Nile as suspected infection tested
Federal judge won’t stop closure of Ohio homeless camp
Federal judge won’t stop closure of Ohio homeless camp
With scant record, Supreme Court nominee elusive on abortion
With scant record, Supreme Court nominee elusive on abortion
MANAFORT TRIAL | Prosecutors turn to Manafort taxes, unreported bank accounts
Prosecutors turn to Manafort taxes, unreported bank accounts
Two people on way to drug rehab arrested on drug charges in Boardman
Two people on way to drug rehab arrested on drug charges in Boardman
Execution date set for Ohio man who lit fire that killed son
Execution date set for Ohio man who lit fire that killed son
Column: Meyer doing his best Sgt. Schultz
AP columnist Paul Newberry: Urban Meyer has a disturbing pattern of playing dumb.
WWE wrestler known as Kane wins mayor's race in Tennessee
WWE wrestler known as Kane wins mayor's race in Tennessee
China announces $60B of US goods for tariff retaliation
China announces $60B of US goods for tariff retaliation
$250,000 bond for Warren man jailed, accused of skinning dog
$250,000 bond for Warren man jailed, accused of skinning dog
McDonald man files suit against village, claiming he was denied public records
McDonald man files suit against village, claiming he was denied public records
Guilty plea and sentencing in Niagara Falls trunk murder case
Guilty plea and sentencing in Niagara Falls trunk murder case
Meeting within 45 days to fill Niles council vacancy
Meeting within 45 days to fill Niles council vacancy

Unbeaten Canfield captures crown
Canfield made all that time practicing odd double plays worth it.

Warren man charged with skinning his own dog
Reports conflict on whether the dog was dead or alive at the time it was skinned.

Flexible park dedicated at site of former decaying multiplex
Residents see the park as a source of pride for the neighborhood.
LITTLE LEAGUE ROUNDUP || Poland-Canfield softball team loses
Canfield baseball team drops to losers bracket
Advocates discuss ongoing fight to free immigrants detained in ICE raids
The event was an update to the attendees on the state of immigrants rounded up by ICE officials during raids in Salem and Sandusky.
Y'town residents insulted by city's damage offer
The damage to the West Side homes was caused by a water break in December.
Marketing CEO talks creativity at third annual DOYO Live conference
Allen Gannett of TrackMaven delivered this year’s keynote address at DOYO Live.
Ravens edge Bears in defensive battle
The Ravens and Bears honored their great linebackers Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher with some defense to make them proud
14-U SOFTBALL
14-U SOFTBALL Poland/Canfield team out of contention KIRKLAND, WASH. Poland/Canfield watched
June housing sales mixed for Mahoning Valley
June housing sales were up in Mahoning County, flat in Columbiana and down in Trumbull County compared with June 2017.
Youngstown board approves settlement with city employee
She remains a city worker but at a reduced salary.
METRO DIGEST || Grants for firefighters
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced two grant awards totaling $188,743 to the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department.

Steel Valley Cluster show attracts thousands of 'best friends'
Chelsay Paul of Madison, Ohio, clips her champion, George, a standard poodle, Thursday at the Steel Valley Cluster dog show at Canfield Fairgrounds.
SPORTS DIGEST || Canfield's Sammarone commits to Findlay
Canfield High School senior basketball player Serena Sammarone has committed to the University of Findlay women’s basketball program.
Youngstown Tool & Die rises as growth industry
Editorial: The American tool and die industry is on course for noteworthy growth at a pace of 3 to 4 percent
SOCIETY DIGEST || National Night Out
National Night Out YOUNGSTOWN Eastside Crime Watch will host a National Night Out picnic at 4:30
Parents of teen fatally shot fleeing traffic stop file suit
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The parents of an unarmed black teenager fatally shot while fleeing
Pope rules out death penalty in change to church teaching
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis has decreed that the death penalty is “inadmissible”
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Selfies snapped on stolen cellphone used to ID thief SHREVEPORT, La. A robbery
McKinnon channels her inner spy in uneven ‘Spy’
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer From the get-go, “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” a Kate McKinnon-
Betty White’s 80-year career is celebrated in special
By BETH HARRIS Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Betty White sees no point in slowing
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 3
Today is Friday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2018. There are 150 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4M Ram pickups
Associated Press DETROIT Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.4 million Ram pickups in the
911 call amid training at base sets off active-shooter fears
Associated Press DAYTON A 911 call at a sprawling Air Force base on Thursday sent armored
BUSINESS DIGEST || Science of Brewing
Science of Brewing YOUNGSTOWN The seventh annual Science of Brewing event at OH WOW! The Roger &
MAHONING indictments
The grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Marquise Thomas, 23, Market Street,
WORLD DIGEST || Brakes fail on ride at Kennywood Park
Brakes fail on ride at Kennywood Park WEST MIFLIN, Pa. Several people became nauseous after
Don’t exploit rural America
Opinion: By Justin Vest OtherWords This summer, people gathered in cities throughout the country to
Abortion-rights activists brace for new restrictions
Associated Press NEW YORK Abortion-rights advocates are intensifying efforts to make it easier
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of ABWA will have its monthly meeting Wednesday at A La
US goes forward with tax on Canadian newsprint
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Commerce Department is going ahead with a tax on Canadian

Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Gold lunar module replica stolen from museum is still missing
Associated Press CLEVELAND It’s been just over a year since a thief broke into the Armstrong Air
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump is siding with House Republicans in the showdown over
At Pa. rally, Trump trashes press as ‘fake, fake disgusting news’
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, PA. Thundering that the media is the “fake, fake disgusting
Trump team wants to roll back Obama-era mileage standards
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland is firmly against the rollback.
METRO DIGEST || Liberty board OKs levy for ballot
Board OKs levy for ballot LIBERTY The school board approved a renewal levy for the November
Rare MLK Jr. letter is for sale – again
Associated Press ATLANTA A 1966 letter from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is up for auction
The Jim Frank Combo plays music in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Jim Frank combo played a concert at Mauthe Park on
Local soccer players travel abroad to gain new skills
Recently, two talented athletes from the Mahoning Valley, Ashley Harding from Boardman and Mackenzie
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Beach and Ocean cookie decorating for beginners
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted a cookie decorating class for

Students learn ASL at Poland library camp
The Poland library offered a free American Sign Language camp for fourth- to eighth-graders on July 25-26.

Local soccer players travel abroad to gain new skills
Recently, two talented athletes from the Mahoning Valley, Ashley Harding from Boardman and Mackenzie
Austintown celebrates the Fourth of July
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Township hosted its annual Fourth of July
Learn what’s in your lunch at Mill Creek park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Have you ever wondered “How did that get in my lunch box?”
Mission Night Market has inaugural event
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The first Mission Night Market, featuring numerous vendors
American and Irish teens showcase talent
The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project had its annual Chuck Moffett Talent Show at the Canfield Presbyterian Church on July 20.
Canfield Community Briefs
Gathering Place event to be Aug. 13 There will be a Gathering Place event at Lord of Life Church,
Austintown Community Briefs
Four Square Club to have 100th anniversary celebration The Four Square Club will celebrate its
Learn what’s in your lunch at Mill Creek park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Have you ever wondered “How did that get in my lunch box?”
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls softball league starts registration for fall The Austintown Girls Softball League recently
Boardman Community Briefs
Eating and living right for your blood type seminar Dr. Ted will discuss the scientific background
Family story time at the Boardman library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman libraries twice monthly Family Story time
Live! at the Morley concert series kicks off
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek park Live! At the Morley concert series
Poland Community Briefs
Local skate park to be location of music festival The Skatepark Music Festival will take place on
Bubble blowing at Riverside Gardens
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted an event titled Family Fun Friday
Bubble blowing at Riverside Gardens
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted an event titled Family Fun Friday
Making magic with paper at the library
What is origami; is it an art, a math problem or simply magic?
The Jim Frank Combo plays music in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Jim Frank combo played a concert at Mauthe Park on June
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Embroidery guild shares skills and fellowship
Fans of all types of needlework, but especially quilting, came to the Boardman library on July 20 for Crazy Quilting.
Learn what’s in your lunch at Mill Creek park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Have you ever wondered “How did that get in my lunch box?”
The Jim Frank Combo plays music in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Jim Frank combo played a concert at Mauthe Park on June

Swimmers raise funds for Akron Children’s Hospital
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Swim Club swim team had its seventh annual
Candidates lining up quickly to fill unexpired term of city Judge Kobly
Opinion: Youngstown Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Kobly’s decision to retire before her term expires didn’t