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Brown touts new incentive bill as he meets with UAW
Brown touts new incentive bill as he meets with UAW
VET: Wall That Heals is best medicine
Chuck Jaros rubs the name of his uncle, who died in the Vietnam War, at the exhibit.
Stories published August 17, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
2018 Greatest Golfer FRIDAY scores, SAT tee times
Greatest Golfer of the Valley enters its 9th season next week, and for the 6th straight year — the Farmers National Bank 54-hole adult amateur tournament has surpassed 250 Valley golfers. Registration for this and the other events wraps this weekend.
Sherrod Brown hears Lordstown workers' frustration with GM
Mike Kudlovsky of Youngstown, a United Auto Workers Local 1112 member who has built vehicles at the General Motors Lordstown plant for more than 32 years, is frustrated.
Steward spokeswoman: More workers losing jobs, community caused closure
The number of employees affected by the closure of Northside Regional Medical Center is higher than originally reported by Steward Health Care.
Omorosa: Evidence on Trump goes well beyond tapes
Omarosa Manigault Newman has a stash of video, emails, text messages and other documentation supporting the claims in her tell-all book about her time in the Trump White House, a person with direct knowledge of the records told The Associated Press Friday.
Facebook post leads to domestic violence, fire in house with kids
Township police responded to a house fire related to a domestic violence episode on Beechwood Drive Thursday night, according to a police report.
Panezich files second appeal of sports memorabilia fraud conviction
A man who led what prosecutors called the largest sports-memorabilia fraud case in the country will again appeal the conviction that followed his guilty plea.
Dad jailed on $500,000 bond in stabbing death of baby
Dad jailed on $500,000 bond in stabbing death of baby
Actual number of impacted Northside workers is 468
Actual number of impacted Northside workers is 468
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard
Brown touts new incentive bill as he meets with UAW
Brown touts new incentive bill as he meets with UAW
Current Miss America: Leadership bullied, silenced me
Current Miss America: Leadership bullied, silenced me
Ohio’s unemployment rate rises slightly from June to July
Ohio’s unemployment rate rises slightly from June to July
Man says he pointed gun at nieces to scare them at store
Man says he pointed gun at nieces to scare them at store
Trump nixes $92M military parade, blames DC for high cost
Trump nixes $92M military parade, blames DC for high cost
UPDATE | Bond set at $500K for man accused of killing daughter
Man in custody after child is stabbed to death
Monahan, Ciotola-Drevna, Gennaro capture Long Drive titles
Felicia Ciotola-Drevna won the women’s title for the second year in a row.
Northside nurses say Steward didn’t do enough to attract patients
Laurie Hornberger, president of Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association at Northside Regional Medical Center, speaks at a news conference at the hospital. She said she believes Steward Health could have done more to increase the number of patients at the hospital before it announced its closing this week.
YSU’s Kennedy eying a bounce back year
Zak Kennedy wanted harder practices and his wish has been granted this fall.
Houck family highlights importance of palliative care ahead of Meritage of Miracles
Pediatric palliative care in the Valley has grown, thanks to Meritage of Miracles.
Slain woman’s family: Don’t let Meloro become Liberty chief
Victim’s sister responds to news of flawed death probe.
Grant provides funding for Liberty grade-school program
Liberty will have afterschool programs for kids in kindergarten through second grade.
Even with Meyer sidelined, Buckeyes appear to be formidable
Expectations are again high in Columbus.
Nonprofit group sponsors fundraiser bowling event
A family-oriented fundraiser bowling event is set for 6 to 9 tonight at Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman-Canfield Road.
SPORTS DIGEST || Browns, Bryant meet to see if there's a future
Browns, Bryant meet to see if there’s a future CLEVELAND Dez Bryant and the Browns are still in
Diamond won’t let disease slow him
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Neil Diamond may have retired from the road due to
New welfare enrollees will have to wait for benefit approvals
Mahoning County residents planning on enrolling for welfare benefits for the first time will have to wait until after Aug. 28 for approval.
Dana School of Music YSU jazz greats in concert at Ford
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Five successful alumni of the jazz program at Youngstown State
STILL SEXY
STILL SEXY More than 50 years into career, Rod Stewart isn’t slowing down By JOHN CARUCCI
New YBI equipment symbol of future of American manufacturing, Youngstown
Tim Thomas, left, Appalachian Regional Commission co-chairman, talks with Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, during a check presentation at the Youngstown Business Incubator for new additive manufacturing equipment purchased with grant dollars awarded from the commission.
VET: Wall That Heals is best medicine
Chuck Jaros rubs the name of his uncle, who died in the Vietnam War, at the exhibit.
Children shimmy and shake with musical crafts
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com The Poland library was the location of the Shimmy, Shake and
CHS soccer players recognized at Meet the Team event
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Members of the 2018 Canfield High School boys and girls
Boardman Park to open table reservations for semi-annual event
Boardman Park will be having its semi-annual Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. until 1
Cars cruise at the Austintown senior center
The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club hosted its weekly Cruise Night at the Austintown Senior Center on Aug. 7.
Ohio high court won't hear appeal from dismantled ECOT
The Ohio Supreme Court dealt a big blow to the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow with a ruling last week, and now it has decided it won’t hear another appeal that had been filed by the same dismantled online charter school.
CHS art students highlighted at show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Nine Canfield High School art students in grades 10-12 have
Boardman Park to open table reservations for semi-annual event
Boardman Park will be having its semi-annual Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. until 1
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Sun and warmer days will soon come to pass and fall athletics are
Boardman Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be performing square
Gotta Move 2.0 promotes physical activity in the summer
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown library has expanded their Gotta Move story time,
Harry Potter fans solve clues to find lost diadem
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Sleuths and fans from throughout the area came to the
Aug. 7
Aug. 7 Assault: Two employees with a South Meridian Road auto-care business each reported having
Embroidery guild shares skills and fellowship
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Fans of all types of needlework, but especially quilting,
Austintown Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be performing square
Poland Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be performing square
Canfield Community Briefs
Blessing of backpacks at Lord of Life church A blessing of backpacks will take place at Lord of
YACCB plays Austintown Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band played in
Harry Potter fans solve clues to find lost diadem
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Sleuths and fans from throughout the area came to the
Junior Women’s Club hosts summer concert
The Poland Junior Women’s Club hosted the Butch Nichols Combo band July 30 as part of their annual summer concert series.
Family members mark combined total of 110 years of marriage
boardman The Georgeanna Parker Pavilion in Boardman Township Park was the setting June 26 for the
Boardman Park to open table reservations for semi-annual event
Boardman Park will be having its semi-annual Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. until 1
Julie Olbrych to be bride of Anthony Pope
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Ron Olbrych of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Boardman Park to open table reservations for semi-annual event
Boardman Park will be having its semi-annual Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. until 1
Pop icons come into focus at Paint by Sticker event
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Creative children came to the Boardman library on July 18
Chrystin Ritter v Jonathan Rickert
YOUNGSTOWN The wedding of Chrystin Ritter and Jonathan Rickert was solemnized July 14, 2017, at
OTHER TRUMP DEVELOPMENTS
President Donald Trump has put more judges on the circuit courts this far into
Laura Brown v Matt Miller
COLUMBIANA Laura Brown and Matt Miller were united in marriage May 25 during a ceremony at The
CHS cheerleaders host Kiddie Cheer Camp
Canfield cardinal spirit was flying high in the high school gym during the Canfield High School cheerleaders’ annual Kiddie Cheer Camp Aug. 6-8.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 41.510.65 Aqua America, .20
QUEEN OF SOUL
QUEEN OF SOUL Time line March 1942: Aretha Franklin is born in Memphis. Her father, a prominent
Let Wall in Warren help heal wounds of Vietnam
Editorial: Forty-five years ago, this nation ended its involvement in a raging 20-year conflict that scarred
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Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords The first thing I heard about glyphosate – the active ingredient
Can Twitter change its ‘core’ and still remain Twitter?
Associated Press NEW YORK After long resisting change, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to revamp
METRO DIGEST || Pro-TJX rally set
Pro-TJX rally set WARREN A rally in support of the TJX HomeGoods project is scheduled to take
Aretha Franklin, queen of soul, dies at 76
Associated Press NEW YORK The clarity and the command. The daring and the discipline. The
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg. Food giveaway 9:30
Man who lamented family’s disappearance arrested in deaths
Associated Press FREDERICK, COLO. After his pregnant wife and two daughters disappeared,
Betras game plan for Dem hopeful for Mahoning auditor falls apart
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras has had his sights sets on Auditor Ralph T.
Record-breaking fire tornado killed firefighter
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO In the history of California wildfires, there has never been
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., neighborhood meeting, 5816 Amy Boyle Drive.
Chipotle to retrain workers after Ohio illnesses
Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle says it will retrain all restaurant employees on food-safety
Police seek help to find missing boy
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Austintown police are searching for 11-year-old Christian Shuler who is
OTHER INDICTMENTS
Thursday, a Mahoning County grand jury also indicted: Latoya Martin, 35, Cordova Avenue, receiving
PGA TOUR
PGA TOUR Snedeker shoots first-round 59 at Wyndham GREENSBORO, N.C. Brandt Snedeker predicted
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 17
Today is Friday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2018. There are 136 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BUSINESS DIGEST || Elections complaint
Elections complaint WARREN The Warren Area Board of Realtors announced Thursday it and the
Vatican expresses ‘shame, sorrow’ over abuses in Pa.
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican expressed “shame and sorrow” Thursday over a scathing
WORLD DIGEST || Google clarifies policy on location-tracking
Google clarifies policy on location-tracking SAN FRANCISCO Google has revised a help page that
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Monday Night Writers will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Small Meeting Room at the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH No kidding: Goats chow down in Idaho neighborhood BOISE, Idaho About 100 escaped
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brier Hill Italian Festival, 5-11 p.m.: Find a parking spot and
Unhappy returns for Steelers QBs
Tramon Williams had a 25-yard interception return for a TD on the first play from scrimmage.
Omarosa: Tape shows $15K offered for silence
Associated Press WASHINGTON Omarosa Manigault Newman on Thursday released another audio
Children go on summer adventures in Boardman Park
Boardman Park hosted its annual Adventure Day Camp for 10 weeks this summer.
Lester strong, Happ homers as Cubs top Pirates
Jon Lester wasn’t overly excited about winning for the first time in just over a month.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Vocalists to be featured Saturday
Vocalists to be featured Saturday SHARON, PA. Samantha Connell and Lauren Faber, Westminster
Lecturer discusses the benefits of local trees
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 11, Ohio State University Associate Professor Jim
Anthony performs wonders of magic and illusion
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Families were wow-ed with a performance by magician and
Embroidery guild shares skills and fellowship
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com Fans of all types of needlework, but especially quilting,
Lecturer discusses the benefits of local trees
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 11, Ohio State University Associate Professor Jim
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