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Red, white, blue on proud display at Lansingville Parade
The 17th annual Lansingville Parade began Sunday afternoon at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 3801 Shady Run Road on the South Side.

LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers
LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team.
Blood center offers blood donors free tickets to Cincinnati zoo
A blood center in Ohio says anyone who donates blood over a period of several days will receive a free ticket to the Cincinnati Zoo.
State hasn't used $5M allocated for at-risk youth
Ohio has yet to spend any of the $5 million allocated this year for services for troubled youth on the cusp of being removed from their homes or at risk of entering the justice or foster-care systems.
Auditor's report shows opioids impact on Medicaid
A state auditor's report looking at the impact of the opioid crisis on state Medicaid spending shows the number of Ohio Medicaid recipients with an opioid-related diagnosis quadrupling from 2010 to 2016.
Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Cup Series race in wild finish
Kyle Busch outdueled Kyle Larson on a wild final lap Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway, earning his fifth victory of the season.
Violence erupts after right-wing group holds Oregon march
Violent skirmishes erupted in Portland, Oregon, between a right-wing group and anti-fascists who have previously clashed across the Pacific Northwest, leading to injuries and arrests.
Longtime Iowa sportscaster killed as rain swamps Des Moines
A longtime Iowa sportscaster has died in flash flooding in Des Moines amid heavy rain that forced the evacuation of some homes and businesses in one suburb.
Canada tariffs on US goods from ketchup to lawn mowers begin
Canada began imposing tariffs Sunday on $12.6 billion in U.S. goods as retaliation for the Trump administration's new taxes on steel and aluminum imported to the United States.
Balloon pilot fatally injured identified as Cortland man
The pilot at an Ohio balloon festival who hit his head on the balloon’s burners after landing and died has been identified as a Cortland man.
Police: Mass stabbing suspect targeted girl's birthday party
A man who had been asked to leave a Boise apartment complex returned the next day and stabbed children celebrating a 3-year-old girl's birthday
'Jurassic World 2' takes No. 1 again
The "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" dinosaurs ruled the box office for a second weekend in a row.

Fiona the hippo takes on role of teacher
Fiona the hippo has assumed the role of teaching tool.
Ohio legislation provides nearly $115M for new voting machines
Counties would split nearly $115 million to replace voting machines around the state under a bill approved by the Ohio Legislature.
Rare copy of Declaration of Independence on display July 4
One of 14 original copies of the Declaration of Independence will again be on public display for the 4th of July on Boston.
Officials credit naloxone for fewer OD deaths
Mark Hines, however, said the lower death numbers do not indicate a reduction in drug addiction.
Tomlin, Tribe rocked in blowout loss to Oakland
Edwin Jackson has won 10 consecutive decisions over Cleveland
CEO Mohip holds all the chips in contract talks
Negotiations for new teacher contracts are underway in Youngstown City Schools with CEO Krish Mohip holding all the chips
Is King James California dreamin'
LeBron James flew back to Los Angeles from a family vacation in the Caribbean. He could be there longer than usual.

Trumbull Courthouse bells and clocks back in working order
After several months without bells or working clocks on the dome of the Trumbull County Courthouse, the historic structure now has both.

Inaugural Ribs-N-Rock Festival featured heat
Jeff Clark of Calcutta eats ribs during the Ribs-N-Rock Festival at Southern Park Mall on Saturday.
SPORTS DIGEST || Penn State-Shenango hires volleyball coach
Penn State-Shenango hired West Middlesex, Pa., native Nicole Nych to lead its women’s volleyball program.

McDonald Homecoming brings families, fun, history together
Jack Evans Jr. has come to the homecoming every year since 1926.
Mbappe, not Messi, stars as France beats Argentina
What Lionel Messi has never done, 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe did twice
So much TV, so little summer
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES The fall television season is months away but
METRO DIGEST || Car cruise to benefit 4-year-old
Benefit cruise AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Inc. will host a donation car cruise

National Midyear Exhibition at the Butler museum
The National Midyear exhibition opens today at the Butler Institute of American Art and runs through Aug. 26.
LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS
Northside Regional Medical Center and Steward Medical Group welcomed family medicine physician Dr. Anne M. Stover to Steward Health Care System.
ARMED FORCES
The Mahoning County Veterans Services Commission is offering a free bus trip on Aug. 17 to D-Day Conneaut, a re-enactment the Allied Forces’ invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, referred to as D-Day.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Rust Belt apparel
Meeting set HOWLAND The Western Reserve Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management
MILESTONES || LAWYER
Brooke Mangiarelli has graduated cum laude from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law with her juris doctorate degree.

Valley mom: Drug suppliers getting away with murder
Mary Hunsbarger wrote to the White House about losing her son to an overdose and her belief that people who provide a fatal dose of a drug should be charged with homicide. She recently received a response signed by the president.
Museum exhibit on Jim Crow era to debut in September
Museum exhibit on Jim Crow era to debut in September NEW YORK An exhibit on segregation in the
Larson rides high for dominant win in the heat in Chicagoland
Once Kyle Larson got to the top of the track, it was all over
PRO GOLF roundup
U.S. SENIOR OPEN Kelly squanders, regains lead COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. The play of the day
Local recipients
The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on
How to know if your pet will dig a subscription box
How to know if your pet will dig a subscription box By COURTNEY JESPERSEN NerdWallet With
Trump’s own tariffs make it harder to rebuild infrastructure
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. President Donald Trump wants to rebuild the nation’s
Library to host events
Library to host events LISBON Lepper Library will offer the following programs: one-on-one
Children’s Services forms new support group
Staff report Youngstown A new support group, SUCCEED, has formed in the Mahoning County for
Despite the strong economy, many still struggle
By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON “The economy,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 2
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, video class on
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Frank Bondi aced the 124-yard No. 5 at Mill Creek South Course. He used an 8-iron. Witnesses were
Evangelical leaders downplay potential Roe v. Wade reversal
Evangelical leaders downplay potential Roe v. Wade reversal NEW YORK For evangelical Christian
ON AREA SANDLOTS | Results from Bob Cene Park, Struthers
Class B Avalanche 11, DuraEdge 10 Mike Budde picked up the win in relief while Jorge Leedham
Columbus opens new learning center with ‘Smart City’ message
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital wants to get smart – and it’s launched an interactive
Kochs continue assault on American democracy
Opinion: Kochs continue assault on American democracy The Koch Boys, Chuck and Dave, want to replace
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday for a luncheon at A La Carte Catering in Canfield. The
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive, Brookfield. Springfield
Local food and beer competition
Staff report COLUMBIANA Lamppost Farm, 14900 Market St., will present Farmageddon, a local food
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. at the D.D. and Velma Davis Education and Visitor
Thousands march to protest Trump immigration policySFlb
Staff and wire report WASHINGTON They wore white. They shook their fists in the air. They
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 1
Today is Sunday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2018. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada
Store fires worker for message on homeless woman’s cup
Store fires worker for message on homeless woman’s cup CINCINNATI An employee at a downtown
Crime pays for Vigorito
Opinion: Anthony Vigorito, former plant operations manager of the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, has a
AROUND THE HORN Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 6, Orioles 2 BALTIMORE Albert Pujols’ RBI double highlighted a five-
ON AREA LINKS | Local Golf League Scores
bedford trails golf course Coitsville Golf League Low Gross — Larry Miner Sr. 35, Al Massullo
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles and outings
JULY Friday — Third annual Veterans’ Outreach Golf Scramble at Mahoning Country Club. Shotgun
Runners , to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
JULY Wednesday — Stars and Stripes 5K Run registration begins at 7 a.m. at Richard Lombardo
Strange political bedfellows may benefit GM Lordstown
Editorial: Absent a statement from President Donald J. Trump about General Motors’ decision to build the
High Court without Kennedy will certainly become worse
Opinion: WASHINGTON Hours before Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy announced his retirement, Justice
HomeGoods will be a good citizen
Opinion: Over the past few months, you’ve likely heard that HomeGoods has been coordinating with the village