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Vindy.com for July 5, 2018
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Stories published July 5, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Trial for suspect in freezer murder delayed
The trial date for a man accused of killing his girlfriend and stuffing her in a freezer was moved from August to October.
Struthers schools planning how to stop deficit spending
The Struthers City Schools’ five-year budget forecast suggests the district will continue negative spending well into the 2020s, but the board of education has plans to correct the course.
Youngstown company approved for work around Harding Elementary
The city’s board of control signed a $155,617 contract with a Youngstown company to improve deteriorated concrete sidewalks around and near Harding Elementary School on the North Side.
Youngstown man shot in kitchen under investigation
Police said a man shot late Wednesday in the kitchen of a West Side home will probably face charges himself.
Struthers BOE planning to correct deficit spending
Struthers City Schools’ five-year budget forecast suggests the district will continue negative spending well into the 2020s, but the board of education has plans to correct the course.
Ex-Craig Beach chief gets prison for receiving nude teen photos
Ex-police chief gets prison for receiving nude teen photos
Ohio man pleads not guilty to hate crimes in attack on protesters
Ohio man pleads not guilty to hate crimes in attack on protesters
Silence in newsrooms as 5 slain at Maryland paper remembered
Silence in newsrooms as 5 slain at Maryland paper remembered
Eastgate Regional citizens advisory board meets at 6 p.m. today
Eastgate Regional citizens advisory board meets today at 6 p.m.
Scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Pruitt resigns
Scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Pruitt resigns
Trump loses effort to block 2 California immigration laws
Trump loses effort to block 2 California immigration laws
Ohio's high court denies stay of execution for condemned killer
Ohio's high court denies stay of execution for condemned killer
Ryan tours facility for unaccompanied children in Michigan
Ryan tours facility for unaccompanied children in Michigan
Pa. block party shooting leaves man dead, off-duty cop wounded
Pa. block party shooting leaves man dead, off-duty cop wounded
Big tree found near farm may be among Pennsylvania’s largest
Big tree found near farm may be among Pennsylvania’s largest
Ohio man pleads guilty in ex-girlfriend’s burning death
Ohio man pleads guilty in ex-girlfriend’s burning death
Youngstown firefighters kept busy battling three blazes
Youngstown firefighters kept busy battling three blazes
US Rep. Jordan denies claims he knew of Ohio State sex abuse
US Rep. Jordan denies claims he knew of Ohio State sex abuse
Tucson police: Man fatally shot by neighbor who called 911
Tucson police: Man fatally shot by neighbor who called 911
Austintown police arrest woman for smacking, kicking cop
Austintown police arrest woman for smacking, kicking cop
Pittsburgh police: Teen boy lit, threw fireworks at July Fourth event
Pittsburgh police: Teen boy lit, threw fireworks at July Fourth event
Trump calls on Congress to fix 'insane' immigration laws
Trump calls on Congress to fix 'insane' immigration laws
UPDATE | Statue of Liberty climber pleads not guilty to trespassing
Statue of Liberty climber pleads not guilty to trespassing
Health network denies liability in Ohio fertility clinic lawsuits
Health network denies liability in Ohio fertility clinic lawsuits
Family affair at Soap Gallery
An art exhibition featuring works by Judith Szabo Lepore and her two sons, Jeff and Justin Terlecki. will open Friday at the Soap Gallery
Youngstown police investigating West Side shooting
Youngstown police investigating West Side shooting
Lake Erie wind farm project gets go-ahead from Ohio board
Lake Erie wind farm project gets go-ahead from Ohio board
Gathering Place event on July 9
There will be a Gathering Place event at Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad Street in Canfield, on July 9 at 11 a.m.
Trapped in Thai cave, youngsters must grapple with stress
Trapped in Thai cave, youngsters must grapple with stress
Ohio unsure of status of 2,300 students from closed e-school
Ohio unsure of status of 2,300 students from closed e-school
Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list
Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list
Youngstown Comic Con steps up with super lineup
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two years ago, Greg Bartholomew owned a couple
Brazil’s Neymar urged to stop acting, win titles
Faking injuries has become the soccer star’s calling card
YSU graduates create an environmental vigilante
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Dan Buckler and Pat Maple were sitting in an environmental
Wimbledon rules for names border on old-fashioned
Serena being called Mrs. Williams instead of Mrs. Ohanian
Struthers hopes tax increment financing will aid in downtown revitalization
The city of Struthers is hoping an alternative public funding model can help breathe new life into the city’s dilapidated downtown.
Bugs and a ‘lucky’ foe knock No. 2 seed Wozniacki out of Wimbledon
She was not gracious after her loss to Makarova
England Police: 2 more exposed to nerve agent
Associated Press AMESBURY, EnglanD For the second time in four months, two people lie critically
The ONE Health Ohio CEO is using his Mount Kilimanjaro climb to raise money for at-risk children
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pediatrician Dr. Ronald Dwinnells of Poland,
Franchises including Tim Hortons and Rally’s are coming to Liberty
Liberty officials hope the uptick in new developments encourages further business growth
HOT 4TH FUN
When it comes to givebacks, you could say that Rose Lesnak’s methods of reaching beyond herself are as sweet as they are unconventional.
E-school founder should repay state millions, AG says
E-school founder should repay state millions, AG says COLUMBUS As Ohio seeks to recover over
Will Trump’s summit with Putin be as awful as the one with Kim?
Opinion: “There is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea.” – Donald Trump, June 13, 2018 “North
Ohio lawmakers adopt flurry of bills
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Legislature is on summer break after a flurry of activity that
Heavy rains bring street flooding to Houston on July 4th
Heavy rains bring street flooding to Houston on July 4th HOUSTON Heavy rains that flooded some
Youngstown’s budget crisis demands aggressive action
Editorial: The June 30 deadline for Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and union leaders to decide on
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Box of
Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown
Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown When: Today, 7 p.m. What: Join the MGCY for their July program
Blossom end rot scourge of tomato gardens
By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer canfield From seed catalogs and
How to attract pollinators
Few things make me happier than to watch pollinators in our yard. If you are lucky they will just appear.
Native beauty
Native beauty Virginia sweetspire is a native shrub, growing just 3-5 feet tall, giving you showy
Beware of drugs that can cause depression
Drug side effects pose a dilemma for doctors, who are encouraged to “first do no harm.” But all
“Nashville” (9 p.m., CMT): Juliette is back, and she is going to be on the warpath.
“Nashville” (9 p.m., CMT): Juliette is back, and she is going to be on the warpath. “Taken” (10
Cat rescue to host garage sale
Cat rescue to host garage sale YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, a no-kill all volunteer cat rescue,
Lead in soil can be hazardous
Q. My soil test for lead came back with a level above 100. What does this mean? Should I be worried?
Rodent issues?
Rodent issues? From field mice to chipmunks, many gardeners have issues with small rodents. While
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Til Beth Do Us Part,” directed by Debra Nuhfer, Trumbull New Theatre, 5883
MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES AND COURT CASES
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tameika C. Ferrell, 36, of 1615 Wellington Ave.,
Legalizing fireworks bill stalled
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate has yet to act on a measure sponsored by state Rep. John
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Boston Symphony heading back outdoors to Tanglewood BOSTON The Boston Symphony
Work for Medicaid? Judge puts brakes on Trump’s order
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration’s drive to wean poor people from
birthdays
birthdays Actress Katherine Helmond (“Who’s the Boss,” “Soap”) is 89. Actress Shirley Knight is
SANDLOT ROUNDUP Recent Class B games at Cene Park
Regular season Astro Falcons 13, Roth Brothers 0 Harrison Pontoli’s two hits included a double,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Thief tried to pay waitress using her own stolen card PINE BLUFF, Ark.
Thursday
Thursday Special Events Family Tour Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Mill Creek MetroParks
Trump says gas prices are up, OPEC ‘doing little to help’
Trump says gas prices are up, OPEC ‘doing little to help’ WASHINGTON President Donald Trump says
Protester scales Liberty’s base, forcing evacuation
Associated Press NEW YORK A woman protesting U.S. immigration policy climbed the Statue of
Unions used to tough times
Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords The U.S. Supreme Court has just dealt unions a bruising blow. In a
Justice Ginsburg honored in Israel
Associated Press JERUSALEM U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg received a lifetime
Chestnut puts down 74 dogs to win 11th eating contest
Associated Press NEW YORK Joey “Jaws” Chestnut extended his reign as champion eater at the
Western wildfires grow larger
Associated Press DENVER Large wildfires grew across the American West on Wednesday, keeping
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 7, Mariners 4 SEATTLE Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer, Luis Valbuena
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 5
Today is Thursday, July 5, the 186th day of 2018. There are 179 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SPORTS digest
Champion players receive regional honor CHAMPION Three members of Champion High School’s
Driver rams fence after I-680 chase, faces charges
Driver rams fence after I-680 chase, faces charges YOUNGSTOWN Officers arrested a Youngstown man
Divers recover sunken car
Staff report GREENE A dive team has removed a sunken vehicle from the Greene Township pond,
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