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Stories published August 22, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Service today honors late Samuel Revella, former Girard fire chief
Former Fire Chief Samuel Revella was an inspiration to many firefighters, especially his grandson, firefighter Jim Petruzzi.
Skateboard park, ice rink among residents' proposals for amphitheater, park
A skateboard park was one of many suggestions put forward for inclusion in the downtown amphitheater and riverfront park during a community survey Wednesday that was billed “Amphitheater Park Community Workshop & Walkabout.”
AG asks for dismissal of Hughes discrimination complaint
The Ohio Attorney General has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former Youngstown police chief who accused Youngstown State University of racial discrimination.
Innovative portrait of Washington unveiled in Mahoning Courthouse today
U.S. founding father George Washington towered astride a white horse Wednesday afternoon in the Mahoning County Courthouse rotunda.
Struthers home brings $310,750 for MetroParks
An online auction for a house sold on behalf of Mill Creek MetroParks closed Wednesday, with the highest bid coming in at $310,750, according to Byce Auction’s website.
Ohio State's Urban Meyer, Gene Smith suspended for three games
Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer will miss three games
Mexican man charged in Iowa slaying worked under fake name
Mexican man charged in Iowa slaying worked under fake name
Republicans, some Democrats reject impeachment talk
Republicans, some Democrats reject impeachment talk
Council OKs placing term limit amendments on November ballot
Council OKs placing term limit amendments on November ballot
Ford recalls electric car power cables due to fire risk
Ford recalls electric car power cables due to fire risk
Ohio reports its 1st horse West Nile virus cases this year
Ohio reports its 1st horse West Nile virus cases this year
Dad says he found son, 3, dead in dryer; police investigate
Dad says he found son, 3, dead in dryer; police investigate
AG Jeff Sessions addresses US opioid epidemic in Cleveland
AG Jeff Sessions addresses US opioid epidemic in Cleveland
Texas governor grants $1.5M more to Santa Fe after shooting
Texas governor grants $1.5M more to Santa Fe after shooting
30 people deported by United States arrive in Cambodia
30 people deported by United States arrive in Cambodia
Hurricane Lane now at Category 4 as it heads toward Hawaii
Hurricane Lane now at Category 4 as it heads toward Hawaii
San Francisco's $2.2 billion 'Grand Central' terminal ready
San Francisco's $2.2 billion 'Grand Central' terminal ready
Brown, Ryan write to Labor Secretary about aid for GM Lordstown workers
Brown, Ryan write to Labor Secretary about aid for GM Lordstown workers
Involuntary manslaughter charge filed in shooting death of teen
Involuntary manslaughter charge filed in shooting death of teen
TJX FALLOUT | Referendum complaint filed; hearing set for Friday
Lordstown mayor: TJX opponents filing temporary restraining order
Boardman stops car for expired plates, false information
Boardman stops car for expired plates, false information
Politicians target immigration law after arrest in Iowa case
Politicians target immigration law after arrest in Iowa case
US home sales fell 0.7 percent, 4th straight monthly decline
US home sales fell 0.7 percent, 4th straight monthly decline
Boardman opens for school with Link Crew Freshman Orientation
Boardman opens for school with Link Crew Freshman Orientation
MANAFORT CASE | Answers to questions after conviction
MANAFORT CASE | Answers to questions after verdict
COHEN UPDATES | Trump says hush money 'not a campaign violation'
COHEN UPDATES | Trump says hush money 'not a campaign violation'
Ohio State trustees deliberate Urban Meyer’s coaching future
Ohio State trustees deliberate Urban Meyer’s coaching future
Male mentors welcome students back to East High School
Male mentors welcome students back to East High School
Performance audit recommends Howland schools cut 15.5 teaching positions
Performance audit recommends Howland schools cut 15.5 teaching positions
Former Steeler’s program to help Honor Court veterans with fitness training
Former Pittsburgh Steeler’s program to help Honor Court veterans with fitness training
Amid controversy, new Liberty chief to hire officers
Police Chief Meloro: There’s two sides to every story about the investigation he handled concerning the death of a township woman.
ARE YOU READY?
South Range’s Anthony Czap (50) hits Eastwood’s Jaden Rayford (26) during their Division V state semifinal game last November. Czap is one of eight starters returning to the Raiders’ defense.
Leopards return just six starters from 2017 Division VI playoff team
Liberty football will begin life without star quarterback Dra Rushton when the Leopards travel to Struthers for Week 1.
EXCLUSIVE: Warren Ponzi schemer back home says there’s no hidden investor money
Kevin Harris, who operated a Warren-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded 408 customers out of $15.7 million in 2007 and 2008, was a free man for the first time in 61/2 years Tuesday.
“Cousins for a Cause’ began as ‘Marching for Marianne’
Mary Argiro, left, and her cousin, Marianne Burman, stand outside the Panera business in Austintown. Burman was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago. They participated in last year’s Panerathon, and will do so again Sunday at the event that begins at the Covelli Centre.
Notre Dame transfer VanGorder will start YSU’s opener against Butler
Youngstown State is sticking with the quarterback nicknamed “Gummy.”
Poland Village discusses potential solutions in response to historic flooding
For several residents of Water Street, the historic Aug. 10 rain did not simply cause water damage – it flooded basements with raw sewage.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU assistant leaves basketball team
Youngstown State assistant men’s basketball coach Bobby Steinburg has left the team. He was with the Penguins for one season after leaving Kent State’s program to join head coach Jerrod Calhoun.
Landlord, 80, accused of threatening tennant with gun gets probation
The man whose landlord, Vonda Duffy, 80, came into his Bazetta Township home holding a gun and threatening him Aug. 5 asked that Duffy not get jail time because of her age.
BOX OFFICE REBOUND
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Have you noticed something oddly tranquil about this
Facebook celebrates birthday fundraisers
Facebook celebrated the one-year anniversary of its birthday fundraiser feature last week with a big
MLK before-school celebration
Parents, students, teachers and community members celebrated the day before the start of school at Martin Luther King Elementary
‘Crazy’ gets mixed reaction in Asia
Associated Press SINGAPORE The craze for “Crazy Rich Asians” is hitting Asia, with a premiere in
Springfield seeks playoff berth
Despite sharing new league’s title, Tigers sat out the 2017 postseason.
METRO DIGEST || Council recommends approval of waiver
Council recommends approval of waiver YOUNGSTOWN The city’s planning commission is recommending
Lordstown voters: Welcome, TJX
Lordstown Mayor Arno Hill, right, talks with, from back left, state Reps. Glenn Holmes, Sean O’Brien and Michael O’Brien after rezoning of land for a planned TJX warehouse was affirmed by a wide margin in Tuesday night's special election.
pittsburgh steelers Big Ben feeling good, anxious to get going
Roethlisberger will make his only preseason appearance on Saturday Associated Press PITTSBURGH
oddly enough
oddly enough Ex-student sues district over reaction to phrase ELK POINT, S.D. A high-school
Car show to take place Saturday
Car show to take place Saturday WARREN The Sunrise Inn Car Show will take place from 11 a.m. to
The top five albums on the iTunes charts for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five albums on the iTunes charts for the most recent one-week sales period: v “Queen”:
New furniture store to open in former Goldsteins in Boardman
Levin Furniture to open in Boardman Aug. 31.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council Safety Committee, 5 p.m., sixth floor, caucus room, city
Party at Paladin
By Jim Cyphert Mahoning Valley Flight Crew If You Go Location: Paladin Brewing
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2018. There are 131 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2018. There are 131 days left in the year.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Buckeyes’ receivers embrace challenge to be elite
All six of last year’s top receivers are back for 2018. They collectively accounted for 2,683 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns last season.
Scrappers top Doubledays with strong pitching
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ deficit in the New York-Penn League’s Pinckney Division is down to a half game.
Simplify and savor dinner Bold flavors
By Family Features A busy day doesn’t have to come between you and your favorite people at
Connecting to heritage through the legacy of food
By Family Features Family bonding provides a unique experience, giving relatives opportunities to
Sweet, simple after-school snacking
Family Features With school back in full swing, the days will be full, packed with classes,
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
States blast coal plan, consider lawsuits
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. States with a history of fighting air pollution generated by
Workshop planned
Workshop planned YOUNGSTOWN The Economic Action Group will host a workshop and walkabout of the
Associated Press
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Vatican said Tuesday that Pope Francis is expected to meet
Around the horn
Around the horn Tuesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 4, Royals 1 ST. PETERSBURG,
Sweeten up your breakfast with Orange Crescent Swirls
Sweeten up your morning with this recipe for Orange Crescent Swirls. Orange glaze drizzled over
Great expectations greet start of new school year
Editorial: Change is in the LATE-SUMMER air as about 80,000 students head back to school in the Mahoning
COHEN PLEADS GUILTY
Associated Press NEW YORK Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer and
Job fairs planned at Northside
Job fairs planned at Northside YOUNGSTOWN After the announcement that Northside Regional
Mayfield makes another good impression
Baker Mayfield dressed as Browns general manager John Dorsey for the team’s rookie talent show.
Closed toy firm workers fight on
Opinion: By Negin Owliaei OtherWords It was once the biggest toy company in the world. But Toys ‘R’ Us
Associated Press
Associated Press MONTEZUMA, Iowa A man from Mexico living in the U.S. illegally has confessed to
Omarosa, security clearance are latest Trump ‘crises’ of the week
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons What’s the mainstream liberal media’s most overblown Trump
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 43.031.21 Aqua America, .20 37.84
Manafort convicted on 8 counts conviction
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. Paul Manafort stood stoic and unblinking, his hands clasped in
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