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Stories published August 28, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ex-Mahoning Auditor Sciortino released from probation
Ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino, who served time in a halfway house for illegal use of county computers, is no longer on probation.
Friday's Light Up the Night event to include naloxone training
On Friday, about 100 luminarias will light up the night in the city.
Activists demand Y'town lawmakers take action against predatory land contracts
Activists demanding the city take efforts to protect residents from predatory land contracts took to Youngstown City Hall Tuesday to demand action.
Jury finds Jarell guilty of killing stepmom, other charges
After about three hours of deliberations, a Mahoning County jury Tuesday found James Jarrell guilty of the murder of his 55-year-old stepmother.
DeSantis wins Florida Republican nomination for governor; Scott faces clash for Senate
DeSantis wins Florida Republican nomination for governor; Scott faces clash for Senate
Trumbull County administrator not expected to return
Trumbull County administrator not expected to return
Ohio candidate provides details of alleged domestic abuse
Ohio candidate provides details of alleged domestic abuse
Ex-Texas cop guilty of murder for killing unarmed black teen
Ex-Texas cop guilty of murder for killing unarmed black teen
Judge denies temporary restraining order in TJX matter
Judge denies temporary restraining order in TJX matter
Texan says he's selling 3-D-printed gun plans, despite ruling
Texan says he's selling 3-D-printed gun plans, despite ruling
Fla. shooting suspect was able to buy guns despite mental illness
Fla. shooting suspect was able to buy guns despite mental illness
Talks with Canadian officials expected after US-Mexico deal
Talks with Canadian officials expected after US-Mexico deal
ACTION meeting on predatory lending is today at Youngstown City Hall
ACTION meeting on predatory lending is today at Youngstown City Hall
GOP slows efforts to rename Senate building for McCain
GOP slows efforts to rename Senate building for McCain
Surveillance images released of man sought in Pa. model’s death
Surveillance images released of man sought in Pa. model’s death
Pennsylvania to start pre-qualifying residents for a Real ID
Pennsylvania to start pre-qualifying residents for a Real ID
Woman pleads not guilty after youth football fracas
Woman pleads not guilty after youth football fracas
Report: Nearly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico linked to Maria
Report: Nearly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico linked to Maria
Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing
Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing
JARRELL TRIAL | Jury finds man guilty of murder
JARRELL TRIAL | Closing arguments get underway at 1 p.m.
Ohio State: Meyer met with team after suspension announced
Ohio State: Meyer met with team after suspension announced
Trump takes on Google in complaints about social media
Trump takes on Google in complaints about social media
Blitz Live Poll — McDonald's Cintron surges in voting for Blitz Player of Week
The first week of high school football is in, and The Vindy's Blitz is looking for your vote on the top games and players.
Worldwide gun deaths reach 250,000 yearly; US ranks high
Worldwide gun deaths reach 250,000 yearly; US ranks high
Mahoning Co. commissioner candidate says yard signs stolen in Boardman
Mahoning Co. commissioner candidate says yard signs stolen in Boardman
Ohio urges motorists to stay alert as schools begin
Ohio urges motorists to stay alert as schools begin
Hollywood Gaming to open its expanded outdoor gaming area Friday
Hollywood Gaming to open its expanded gaming area Friday
Fifth Avenue widening project in Youngstown to cost $21M
Fifth Avenue widening project in Youngstown to cost $21M
Reminder: No garbage collection in Youngstown on Labor Day
Reminder: No garbage collection in Youngstown on Labor Day
Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter to speak in Cincinnati
Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter to speak in Cincinnati
Police: 3 injured in shooting near Cincy firehouse
Police: 3 injured in shooting near Cincy firehouse
Iran president fails to appease lawmakers in economic crisis
Iran president fails to appease lawmakers in economic crisis
Route 422 reopened this morning after Monday evening crash
Route 422 reopened this morning after Monday evening crash
Liberty school board approves school resource officer partnership
Liberty police chief is seeking grants for additional school resource officers
WRTA will double service on its Warren Express route
Buses will leave hourly from Federal Station from Monday through Saturday
Results of TJX vote certified by Trumbull elections board
Results of TJX vote certified by Trumbull elections board
studies Most people won’t benefit from daily aspirin
Associated Press Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of
Pope’s alleged cover-up pivots on when or if sanctions were imposed
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The archbishop of Washington on Monday “categorically denied”
Robotic surgeries continue to evolve
The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the Sisters of the Humility of Mary began providing health care services more than 100 years ago.
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 28
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2018. There are 125 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Top student loan official resigns
Associated Press NEW YORK The government’s top official overseeing the $1.5 trillion student
Three men face drug charges after detective witnesses Liberty Wal-Mart drug deal
Bond set at $12,500 for accused Youngstown drug dealer
U.S. Sen. John McCain
U.S. Sen. John McCain Quotes U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a Cincinnati-area Republican: “John McCain
Reunions & Class Notes
Editor’s note: Readers are asked to note the change in the deadline for items for the Reunions &
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Mom who hosted $25k prom send-off accused of fraud PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia
Ginobili retires with Spurs
The member of the San Antonio Spurs’ “Big 3” calls it quits after 16 NBA seasons.
Livestock project will help food bank
Livestock project will help food bank YOUNGSTOWN The 10th annual Canfield Fair Junior Fair
Vandalism reported
Vandalism reported AUSTINTOWN Police said someone reportedly spray-painted a racial slur on the
Poland board approves memorandum with teachers
School board compensates teachers involved in building reconfiguration
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Meghan Trainor: Tonight on “Jimmy
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Board of Zoning Appeals, 6 p.m., meeting to discuss a variance
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Marc and Briana Chiarello, Campbell, boy, Aug. 26. John
Associated Press
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands Iran warned Monday that re-imposed U.S. sanctions would
US, Mexico tentatively set to replace NAFTA
Associated Press WASHINGTON Snubbing Canada, the Trump administration reached a preliminary deal
Mooney/Hoban football tickets available
Mooney/Hoban football tickets available Youngstown Tickets for Cardinal Mooney football’s game
Infielders lead Scrappers over Crosscutters
Jose Fermin and Tyler Freeman recorded back-to-back RBIs in the third to give Mahoning Valley a win.
New post office site set to open Sept. 4
New post office site set to open Sept. 4 YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Postal Service announced a new
Trustees discuss flooding, approve purchases
Boardman trustees discussed flood relief and prevention
Preps at a Glance
MONDAY’S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Columbiana 7, Heartland Christian 3 COLUMBIANA Hunter Oliver
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 43.870.43 Aqua America, .20 37.35
Owning a home can be a pain
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Younger generations buying fewer homes than prior generations is
Trump pettiness threatens security of United States
Editorial: There’s a reason why security clearance is maintained for a select number of former federal
’68 Democratic Party convention set the stage for GOP ascendency
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication The whole world was watching. And for the past
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