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Levin Furniture officially opens for business in Boardman
Levin Furniture officially opens for businessin Boardman
UPDATE | City Schools teacher nabbed as part of sexual-predator sting
News conference on sexual predator sting at 1 p.m. today
Marchionda, Bozanich, Sammarone indicted in ongoing corruption probe
An explosive 101-count indictment alleges that city hall was for sale when Charles Sammarone served as mayor and David Bozanich was finance director.
Stories published August 31, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
67 years on, couple celebrate at hotel that was bank where they met
In September 1950, Howard Divelbiss tried to catch the eye of his coworker Lillian Boyer by winking at her from the teller cage at People’s Bank on Wick Avenue.
Y'town lawmakers disappointed, surprised by Sammarone allegations
City council members expressed disappointment and surprise at the indictment of former Mayor Charles Sammarone on 14 felonies.
Tonight's luminarias at Y'town church recall those lost through addiction
Each luminaria at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown Friday night told a person’s story- their name, their birthday and the date they overdosed.
On her last day on bench, Judge Kobly sentences repeat drunken driver to jail
Judge Elizabeth Kobly spent part of her last day on the bench Friday in municipal court sentencing a woman to 90 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to her fifth charge of driving drunk.
Relatives suing Trumbull doctors, others in heart attack death of 32-year-old
Relatives of a 32-year-old Warren man are blaming his 2016 heart attack death on Trumbull Regional Medical Center physicians, whom they say failed to properly treat him.
Trump calls North Carolina redistricting ruling ‘unfair’
Trump calls North Carolina redistricting ruling ‘unfair’
Aaron Donald ends holdout with record deal from LA Rams
Aaron Donald ends holdout with record deal from LA Rams
US ends funding of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
US ends funding of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
EA sets up GoFundMe, donates $1 million to shooting victims
EA sets up GoFundMe, donates $1 million to shooting victims
3 kids among dozens injured in deadly New Mexico bus crash
3 kids among dozens injured in deadly New Mexico bus crash
Groundbreaking alternative paper Village Voice shuts down
Groundbreaking alternative paper Village Voice shuts down
Lunken Airport in Cincinnati to unveil World War II memorial
Lunken Airport in Cincinnati to unveil World War II memorial
Mayor Brown 'embarrassed' by past administration's deeds
Mayor Brown 'embarrassed' by past administration's deeds
Boy, 13, shot and killed, 2nd teen wounded in Ohio
Boy, 13, shot and killed, 2nd teen wounded in Ohio
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension
Ohio St's Meyer pushes back on reasons for suspension
Synthetic pot exposure sickened Pennsylvania prison workers
Synthetic pot exposure sickened Pennsylvania prison workers
Police: Ohio man kept 9 dead cats, kittens in his freezer
Police: Ohio man kept 9 dead cats, kittens in his freezer
Mahoning Co. Veterans Service Commission meeting on Tuesday is canceled
Mahoning Co. Veterans Service Commission meeting on Tuesday is canceled
UPDATE | Canadian envoy foresees 'win-win-win' trade deal
Canadian envoy foresees 'win-win-win' trade deal
Home-invasion suspects who escaped to Colorado returned to Mahoning County
Home-invasion suspects who escaped to Colorado returned to Mahoning County
Harness racing highlights third day of Canfield Fair
Harness racing highlights third day of Canfield Fair
Levin Furniture officially opens for business in Boardman
Levin Furniture officially opens for businessin Boardman
AP sources: Lawyer was told Russia had 'Trump over a barrel'
AP sources: Lawyer was told Russia had 'Trump over a barrel'
Corey Floyd gets prison sentence for opioid trafficking
Corey Floyd gets prison sentence for opioid trafficking
UPDATE | City Schools teacher nabbed as part of sexual-predator sting
News conference on sexual predator sting at 1 p.m. today
Boardman PD investigating pictures sent to 12-year-old
Boardman PD investigating pictures sent to 12-year-old
Color Your World comes back to Poland
The popular Color Your World event at the Poland library came back on Aug. 10.
Family coloring competition is a tradition
According to Gregory Facemyer, participating in local coloring competitions is a family tradition.
Ohio authorities: Man killed by deputies was sex assault suspect
Ohio authorities: Man killed by deputies was sex assault suspect
MCCAIN FUNERAL | Thousands line up to say goodbye to John McCain
Thousands line up to say goodbye to John McCain
Girls cross country takes third at Salem
The Boardman girls cross country team placed third overall at the Salem Early Bird Invitational on Aug. 25.
ARETHA FRANKLIN FUNERAL | Bill Clinton plays Aretha Franklin's 'Think'
Bill Clinton plays Aretha Franklin's 'Think'
Husband and wife indicted in body-in-freezer case in custody
Husband and wife indicted in body-in-freezer case in custody
Summer tours Showcase farm
The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted their weekly family tour event on Aug. 2.
Summer tours Showcase farm
The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted their weekly family tour event on Aug. 2.
Youngstown mayor sends letter to President Trump asking him to “keep his word” and help the Valley
In the letter, Brown gives several examples of how economic conditions in the Valley have deteriorated since Trump's visit — and promises — to Youngstown.
Mahoning Valley football coaches can’t seem to stay retired
As a high school football coach, Paul Hulea had nothing left to prove.
Stitzel helps Tigers sweep Blue Devils
Jennie Stitzel had six of her 11 kills in the third game of a Springfield sweep.
Feds indict 13 detained in Salem ICE raid
ICE spokeswoman: Investigators may seek additional prosecutions
More indictments in 2017 freezer murder case
The indictment issued Thursday said the body of the woman found in the freezer last summer had been cut up and dissolved in acid before it was found.
SPORTS DIGEST || Kaepernick grievance to go to trial
An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick’s grievance with the NFL to trial, denying the league’s request to throw out the quarterback’s claims that owners conspired to keep him out of the league because of his protests of social injustice.
“Tough’ Hubbard citizens will keep out injection well, trustee says
Hubbard people are “tough,” they kept out out a demolition debris landfill through years of fighting, and they will do the same for an injection well proposed for the southeast corner of state Routes 80 and 7, said Hubbard Township Trustee Rick Hernandez.
THURSDAY’s PREPS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS SOCCER Howland 3, Southeast 2 HOWLAND Ashley Chambers scored two unassisted goals and
Scrappers’ magic number at 3 after split of twinbill
The Scrappers beat Batavia 2-1 in the opener, but fell 1-0 in the nightcap.
YSU president talks to students about grit, curiosity and selflessness
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel told Girard High School seniors there are three things they will need to succeed in life: curiosity, grit and selflessness.
Dallas police group head: Convicted officer held accountable
The head of Dallas’ oldest and largest police employee organization said Thursday that good officers want bad ones off the streets and that a former suburban officer convicted in the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager was held accountable.
Government accuses Harvard of ‘outright racial balancing’
In its latest push to end the use of race in college admissions, the Trump administration Thursday accused Harvard University of “engaging in outright racial balancing” and sided with Asian-American students who allege the Ivy League school discriminated against them.
Witnesses describe chaotic scene after deadly bus crash
At least four people were killed and others were seriously injured Thursday in a head-on crash involving a commercial passenger bus and a semi-truck along Interstate 40 in New Mexico, near the Arizona border, authorities said.
Canfield students crowned 4-H queen and king at Canfield Fair
“I worked so hard and it finally happened,” said Matthew Fetty, Canfield Fair 4-H king.
Mayfield sharp as Browns bag Lions
Baker Mayfield threw for 138 yards in a dominant first half for Cleveland.
Paul Taylor, 88, a giant of modern dance dies
Paul Taylor, a towering figure in American modern dance who, in a career that spanned more than six decades, created a vast body of work that reflected both the giddy highs and the depraved lows of the human condition, has died.
Film suffers from lack of kinship
‘Kin’ Grade: 1 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for gun violence and intense action,
‘Jack Ryan’ returns
Krasinski tackles terror, career shift IF YOU WATCH What: “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” Where:
Beniston asks judge to make mayor approve settlement
Jamael Tito Brown has taken nearly four weeks to approve the settlement to a May lawsuit, Beniston alleges
Polivka says he now knows transit administrator is full-time job
Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka said he now realizes that Trumbull County Transit administrator is a full-time job and shouldn’t be combined with county administrator’s duties.
U.S. SBA chief visits Youngstown company, delivers Salute to Business speech
McMahon touted the effect of Trump policies on small businesses.
Marchionda, Bozanich, Sammarone indicted in ongoing corruption probe
An explosive 101-count indictment alleges that city hall was for sale when Charles Sammarone served as mayor and David Bozanich was finance director.
Dry pantry helps fill community need
Poland Presbyterian Church hosted its monthly paper goods pantry on Aug. 20.
Trot with your Tot at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 31, the Mill Creek Park program Trot with your
Link Leaders welcome new Spartans
Boardman High School hosted its eighth annual Link Leader freshman orientation on Aug. 22.
Boardman cross country takes first
Boardman’s Mitchel Dunham raced to a first place finish, outpacing 225 competitors, to lead Boardman
New Spartans get safety tips
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Incoming kindergartners participated in Boardman’s annual
Summer tours Showcase farm
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted their weekly
Marching Band shows off skills for Parent Preview Night
After a summer of work the Austintown Marching Band showed off their skills for the first time at Parent Preview Night on Aug. 23.
Library hosts Baby Brilliant story time
The Canfield library hosted Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books for children ages 6-23 months on Aug. 2.
Boardman Community Briefs
Bells to ring in celebration of signing of The Constitution The Daughters of the American
Canfield Community Briefs
Bells to ring in celebration of signing of The Constitution The Daughters of the American
Canfield Boys Basketball Boosters host community cookout
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Boys Basketball Boosters hosted its second
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf defeats Boardman The Canfield girls golf team defeated Boardman with a score of 182-220
Summer tours showcase farm
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted their weekly
Local dance studio wins big at national championships
Epic Dance Complex of Canfield competed at the Revolution National Talent Competition June 24-28 in
Marci Devellin, Dan Candiotti to wed Sept. 8
boardman Ron and Patty Devellin of Boardman are announcing plans for the forthcoming marriage of
Autumn date set by Emily Mogg, Kevin Chapel
Announcement of the engagement of Emily Mogg and Kevin Chapel, both of Boardman, is being made by
Trot with your Tot in the park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On July 31, the Mill Creek Park program Trot with your Tot
Lindsey Reed, Jamie Decker to wed Oct. 20
POLAND Ray and Valerie Reed of Poland are announcing plans for the forthcoming marriage of their
Miss Shutrump, Mr. Frisone to wed Sept. 15
BOARDMAN Charles F. III and Kathleen Shutrump of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Summer tours of MetroParks Farms
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farms hosted their weekly family
POLICE BLOTTER
Aug. 16 Theft: A woman reportedly stole makeup from Dollar General, 2002 S. Raccoon Road.
Impromptu intervention enables Kyrgios to rally
The U.S. Open’s referee and chief umpire were reviewing what happened, as was the Grand Slam Board.
Downsizing a home
Downsizing a home WARREN Shepherd of the Valley will host a seminar to help individuals prepare
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Recaps of Thursday’s season openers
No. 21 UCF 56, UConn 17 EAST HARTFORD, CONN. McKenzie Milton threw for 346 yards and five
Men flee from home
Men flee from home WARREN A male resident caused two men to flee from a home in the 1700 block
Trump stumps for GOP Senate hopeful Braun in Indiana
President Donald Trump sought to turn up the pressure on Sen. Joe Donnelly at an Indiana rally Thursday night, saying the state must defeat the vulnerable Democrat because “Joe’s not going to vote for us on anything.”
METRO DIGEST || Report: Meijer bought Super Kmart building
Report: Meijer bought Super Kmart building HOWLAND Meijer, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based privately
Cardinals’ HRs defeat Pirates
Cardinals pitcher John Gant got a new label from teammate Jose Martinez — power hitter
Dobbs plays well in Steelers’ win
Josh Dobbs put together a compelling case to be on someone’s NFL roster next week.
Gander Outdoors to honor military
Gander Outdoors to honor military WARREN Gander Outdoors is continuing a tradition of honoring
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, clothing
MAHONING COUNTY | Additional indictments
Also indicted Thursday were the following: Regina Petrosky, 48, North Schenley Avenue, possession
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 31
Today is Friday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2018. There are 122 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian
Board president gives an update
Board president gives an update CANFIELD Fair board President Dave Dickey spoke at the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Christina Wey and Christian Candle, Salem, girl, Aug. 29.
John McCain fondly remembered for his professionalism, integrity
Opinion: The recent death of U.S. Sen. John McCain had me reflect on my experiences with him – and they were
Officials have groundbreaking for expansion of Akron-Canton Airport
Associated Press CANTON Officials have held a ceremonial groundbreaking at an Ohio airport for
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 44.37-0.76 Aqua America, 2.34
Students belong in class
Opinion: By Daniela Aspiazu OtherWords It’s no secret that our country incarcerates people of color at
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The fair is in full swing, with
Kipnis powers Tribe over Twins
The AL Central-leading Indians opened a 14-game margin over second-place Minnesota.
McCain recalled as hero, maverick
Associated Press PHOENIX A former vice president, an NFL star and other friends remembered Sen.
Overdose Awareness DaySFlbholds purpose and promise
Editorial: Given the sky-high volume of news reports, social media posts and other attention-grabbing
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