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Trump's tariff's costing Mahoning Valley farmers big
Retaliatory tariffs from China could lead to a 59 percent decrease in Ohio farmers’ net income within six years, a group representing Ohio’s soybean industry says.
Franklin gets 18 months for New Year's Day shooting
A man arrested early New Year’s Day after a report of gunfire — who told police, “Everybody shoots on New Year’s Eve” — was sentenced Friday to 18 months in prison.
Beule arraigned today on domestic violence incident
Greg Beule, 21, was arraigned today and is due back in court July 20 after police took three guns from him Thursday.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint starts soon
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be conducting an OVI checkpoint tonight from 10 to 2 a.m. Saturday at 4777 Mahoning Ave.
Youngstown cops investigating body found at Fairgreen Avenue home
Youngstown cops investigating body found at Fairgreen Avenue home
Ohio man who tried to help Islamic State gets 6-plus years
Ohio man who tried to help Islamic State gets 6-plus years
Shell subsidiary to pay $3.8 million for 2016 Gulf spill
Shell subsidiary to pay $3.8 million for 2016 Gulf spill
In Supreme Court fight, Dems target 2 GOP Senate moderates
In Supreme Court fight, Dems target 2 GOP Senate moderates
Trump administration seeks more time to reunite families
Trump administration seeks more time to reunite families
Singer Chris Brown arrested for felony battery in Florida
Singer Chris Brown arrested for felony battery in Florida
AP: US Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits
AP: US Army quietly discharging immigrant recruits
Man gets 18 months for firing gun on New Years Eve
Man gets 18 months for firing gun on New Years Eve
Youngstown man faces domestic-violence charge, guns taken
Youngstown man faces domestic violence charge, guns taken
Pa. gas station worker killed when driver hits pump, sparks fire
Pa. gas station worker killed when driver hits pump, sparks fire
Trump weighs 2 or 3 candidates for court, to meet with Pence
Trump weighs 2 or 3 candidates for court, to meet with Pence
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Woman hit by car in Youngstown while trying to find stolen vehicle
Woman hit by car in Youngstown while trying to find stolen vehicle
Canfield lawyer will run for Mahoning County judge
Canfield lawyer will run for Mahoning County judge
Train collides with van at Weathersfield railroad crossing
Train collides with van at Weathersfield railroad crossing
Warren police arrest convicted felon for raping 8-year-old
Warren police arrest convicted felon for raping 8-year-old
AP Exclusive: Washington hospital is 'like going into hell'
AP Exclusive: Washington hospital is 'like going into hell'
US adds a solid 213,000 jobs; unemployment up to 4 pct.
US adds a solid 213,000 jobs; unemployment up to 4 pct.
US-China trade battle kicks off; markets take it in stride
US-China trade battle kicks off; markets take it in stride
OSHP says 8 died in traffic crashes over holiday period
OSHP says 8 died in traffic crashes over holiday period
Former Thai navy SEAL is first casualty of rescue effort
Former Thai navy SEAL is first casualty of rescue effort
Palacios’ home run gives Scrappers lead in suspended game
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Batavia Muckdogs on Thursday spent more than three hours waiting
Struthers schools look to curb negative spending by 2020
Despite the gloomy outlook, the district’s financial state isn’t as bleak as the forecast suggests.
Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK;
Thursday: The Warren JFK grad shot a 65 to finish the first round of A Military Tribute at Greenbrier in a four-way tie for fifth place.
Seniors create crafts for outreach
The Senior Outreach Services group creates hand-made items to sell and donate.
SPORTS DIGEST || Ex-Phantom Sustr signs with Avalanche
After five seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning, defenseman Andrej Sustr has signed a one-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, the player announced on Instagram.
bappe, Henry would have another link if France wins cup
Mbappe wants to replicate another one of Henry’s accomplishments
Silence in newsrooms as 5 slain at Md. paper remembered
Newsrooms across the country paused Thursday to observe a moment of silence for five employees of a Maryland newspaper who were killed a week ago in one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in U.S. history.
‘The First Purge’ is depressingly prescient
‘The First Purge’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for for strong disturbing violence
Outdoor music, dinner series
Staff report STRUTHERS Selah Restaurant’s summer outdoor music series will begin next week with
Christian luncheon show at Dutch Haus
Staff report COLUMBIANA “Honey and Locusts,” an all-new Christian comedy-drama, presented by
METRO DIGEST || Pair reach summit of Kilimanjaro
Multiple charges AUSTINTOWN A township woman faces charges of assaulting a police officer after
Craig Beach’s ex-chief gets 5 years in prison for receiving nude teen photos
A former Craig Beach police chief has been sentenced to five years in prison for receiving nude photos of a 16-year-old girl he met on the job.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Auto sales down
Mahoning Valley auto sales were down 12.2 percent year-over-year in June. Auto dealers in the Valley sold 4,611 new and used vehicles, down 139 from 5,250 sold last June.
St. Nick's Greek Summerfest this weekend downtown
The scent of Greek foods galore permeate the air near St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church downtown, 220 N. Walnut St., for the annual four-day Greek Summerfest.
Around the Horn | Thursday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 7, Tigers 5 DETROIT Joey Gallo and Ronald Guzman homered as the Texas
FEDERAL RESERVE Officials recognize planned rate hikes could slow growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials last month said they expect to keep
Van Garderen embraces No. 2 role for team in Tour de France
For years, Tejay van Garderen has been the United States’ best hope of winning the Tour de France
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES VFW Post 2799 Auxiliary will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the post home, 3161 E. South
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Parks celebrate 150 years with pink-flamingo record BUFFALO, N.Y. Parks officials
Trump urges ouster of senator he blames for derailing VA nod
Associated Press GREAT FALLS, Mont. In a campaign stop that was both political and personal,
METRO DIGEST || Rain delays finale of Y’town fireworks display
Rain delays finale of city’s fireworks display YOUNGSTOWN A delay before the finale of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Nicholas Greek Summerfest, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Fish dinners,
NASCAR’s ‘Young Stars’ tired of blame for sport’s woes
The so-called Young Guns in danger of becoming The Next Big Bust
Statue of Liberty climber pleads not guilty in court
Associated Press NEW YORK An unrepentant protester who climbed the base of the Statue of Liberty
China pushes to end US tech reliance
Associated Press BEIJING Chinese telecoms giant ZTE Corp.’s brush with death after Washington
Health network denies liability in Ohio fertility clinic lawsuits
Health network denies liability in Ohio fertility clinic lawsuits CLEVELAND A health care
Thai authorities: Rescuer in cave died from lack of oxygen
Associated Press MAE SAI, Thailand Thai authorities say a former navy SEAL working to rescue
Vermont takes novel steps to rehabilitate young criminals
Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. Vermont is hoping to place fewer young adults in the adult
ELECTRONIC CLASSROOM OF TOMORROW Ohio unsure of status of 2,300 students from closed e-school
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS Many of the students enrolled in Ohio’s largest
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Nathan and Brooklynn Chestnut, Salem, boy, July 4. ST.
UK town faces new reality: another nerve-agent poisoning
Associated Press AMESBURY, England In this normally pleasant town of 10,000 residents a stone’s
Historic black burial site under playground to get memorial
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA For generations, children would play kickball, hide-and-seek and
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS $30M Source: ESPN
The amount of money author Hunter S. Thompson offered to loan Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay if
Family art show to take place today
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The “Family Images” art show opening and reception will take place at 6
Iran tells Trump to ‘please stop’ tweeting about oil prices
Associated Press TEHRAN, IRAN Iran’s representative to OPEC says U.S. President Donald Trump
Angels to host vaccine clinic
Angels to host vaccine clinic CANFIELD Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, will host a
Tropical Storm Beryl hits Atlantic
Tropical Storm Beryl hits Atlantic MIAMI Tropical Storm Beryl has formed in the Atlantic, the
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Educational Service Center, 9 a.m., governing board, special
’17 champ Muguruza, finalist Cilic latest Wimbledon upsets
Only two of the top eight seeded women are still in the field after four days of action
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR | Schedule
SUNDAY – SET UP DAY 1 p.m.: Harness racing, Grandstand MONDAY – SET UP DAY 5 p.m.: Harness
Ohio man pleads not guilty to hate crimes in 2017 attack on protesters in Virginia
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. An Ohio man pleaded not guilty to federal hate-crime
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 6
Today is Friday, July 6, the 187th day of 2018. There are 178 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
EPA’s Pruitt resigns amid ethics probe
Andrew Wheeler to step in as acting administrator Associated Press WASHINGTON Environmental
TRADE WAR BEGINS
US levies tariffs on China Associated Press WASHINGTON The world’s two biggest economies have
Bask in hot summer fun this weekend in Y’town
Editorial: In the immortal words of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s 1966 rock ‘n’ roll classic, this weekend in
Youngstown city officials cannot ignore the ongoing budget crisis
Opinion: How much longer can Youngstown officials wait to take action needed to fix financial problems to
THURSDAY ON THE LINKS More professional golf results
LPGA Kirk shoots 10-under for lead at Thornberry ONEIDA, WIS. Defending champion Katherine
Axing ICE is rational
Opinion: By Fizz Perkal OtherWords As someone who was born and raised in the border state of New Mexico,
Alyson Kieffer, Eric Bunnell plan July vows
RENSSELAER, IND. David and JoEllen (Cercone) Kieffer of Boardman are announcing the engagement of
Hannah Murphy, Michael Hutch are engaged
YOUNGSTOWN Rusty and Peggy Hutch of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their son, Michael
Meghan Huzicka, Michael Draia plan fall nuptials
BOARDMAN William and Mary Ann Huzicka of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Kayla Wilson, Tyler Kerr to marry Sept. 15
AUSTINTOWN Robert and Karen Wilson of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Children observe wildlife in the gardens
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted a story time for young children
Kathleen Quigley, Alex Bennett will marry July 14
AUSTINTOWN Mark and Jill Quigley of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Boardman Community Briefs
“Closed After Dark” signs go up at Boardman Spartan Stadium New signs will be posted at Boardman
Library hosts game night for adults
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library invited adults to their building to
Miss Boosinger, Mr. Schoenfeld to wed Oct. 20
Garry and Kathy Boosinger of Poland and Steve and Nancy Schoenfeld of Canfield are announcing the
Green Team rocks out at Boardman Park
The Boardman library hosted a Rock out with the Green Team event on June 20.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Farmers’ market summer season begins at park
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Farmers’ Market opened for their first
Local high school students put on the ‘Tales of King Arthur’
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On June 18, local high school students put on their
Students learn, compete and play at Stadium Drive STEM event
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary hosted a large STEM event for the
POLICE BLOTTER
June 23 Arrest: Police at an Operating a Vehicle Impaired checkpoint on South Avenue arrested
Children observe wildlife in the gardens
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted a story time for young
Library program gets artistic with books
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a book folding program for
Optimist Club awards bikes to contest winners
The last week of school brought a big surprise for two Boardman fourth-graders – a brand new
Town celebrates history of Poland at annual event
The city hosted its annual Celebrate Poland event from June 29-30 at Village Hall.
Austintown Schools welcome new treasurer
During a special board meeting on May 31, the Austintown Board of Education approved to appoint Ryan
Canfield students display art at annual show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art
Union Elementary has Junior Achievement Done-in-a-Day program
Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley wrapped up the 2017-2018 school year by teaching 132 first-
Students have a day of play near the end of the school year
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School celebrated their school year
Poland Community Briefs
Library takes requests for proposals for operation of caf in Poland library The Public Library
Austintown Community Briefs
Immaculate Heart of Mary hosts vacation Bible school Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting a
Canfield Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on July 10 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will meet on July 10 at 7
Robinwood Lane Elementary School - Fourth Grading Period
Second Grade High Honor Roll Hebah Arida Noah Belgin Evan Cunningham Gavin Gonzalez
CHC fourth-graders celebrate at picnic
C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-grade students celebrated the end of their time at the school during their Fourth Grade Picnic at Fair Park on June 5.
Children study the science of water at library
Austintown library looked to teach children about the science of water at their Explore Water All Around Us event on June 27.
West Boulevard students have fun and treats
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The students at West Boulevard Elementary celebrated the
Hilltop fourth-graders celebrate with picnic
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students celebrated
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