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Vindy.com for July 8, 2018
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Stories published July 8, 2018
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Warren mother of victim of Gazette shootings attends memorial
She was “smart, beautiful, talented, everything you want in a daughter"
Afternoon shooting injures man on South Side
Gunfire was reported along East Judson Avenue on the South Side shortly after 3 p.m. today
Benefit Armstrong car show in Boardman attracts DeLorean
Among attendees were a father-son car enthusiast duo
'Ant-Man' sequel opening surpasses original with $76M take
All top five films this weekend are sequels.
Trump administration freezes payment program of 'Obamacare'
Major insurers say they're disappointed with the move.
Trump ponders Supreme Court pick for Monday reveal
Four appeals court judges appear to be in the running.
Rescue of boys from cave may take 4 more days
Rescuers have now halted the rescue effort temporarily
Girard has $245,986 in delinquent taxes that it wants to collect
Downtown eyesores are a particular problem for the city and its leaders.
Rusu court gives Fresh Start to mentally ill
Mahoning County Probate Court adds program to support clients with serious mental illnesses.
90 artisans, crafters draw throngs to 20th Summer Festival of the Arts
Ralph Teets used to spend time making clocks and tables, yet now he’s enjoying not having a timetable.
Baird Brothers, Knightline set for Class B championship series
The final two teams standing in Youngstown Class B baseball include the league’s reigning champion and a team that’s making up for lost time.
Thousands attend Youngstown Comic Con at covelli centre
The last day of Youngstown Comic Con at the Covelli Centre, downtown, is today . Tickets are $15 for ages 7 and older and free for those 6 and younger.
Car show honors first black national drag-racing champion
For Lorenzo “Killer” Brooks and Larry Nance Sr., theirs was a friendship forged behind the wheel of fast cars, pedal-to-the-metal, speeding toward the finish line.
Inside the ROPES WITH JASON KOKRAK
Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 71 in the third round of the Greenbrier Classic.
Slovenefest offers food, music and tradition
Staff report Borough of SNPJ, Pa. The 37th annual Slovenefest will take place next weekend at
Film favorites Bruce Lee, Sterling Hayden shine in new books
By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press “Bruce Lee: A Life” (Simon & Schuster), by Matthew Polly,
Rick's Ranchwear celebrates 40 years in business
Rick’s Ranchwear has grown from shop with 72 boots to successful business with 8 locations
SPORTS DIGEST || Canfield softball team blanks Kingsville
The Canfield 11-12 Little League softball team defeated Kingsville 14-0 on Saturday to remain in the winner’s bracket of the state tournament.
Wall That Heals coming to Warren’s Packard Park in August
Warren will be the only Ohio stop out of 38 sites chosen for 2018 national tour.
Munnell Run Farm has kids’ programs this summer
The programs will be on Thursdays throughout the summer.
Gregg A. Rossi is the new Mahoning County Bar Association president
The association’s foundation also awarded eight scholarships
METRO DIGEST || Car crashes Dollar General
Car crashes store NEW MIDDLETOWN A woman accidentally backed her car into a Dollar General on
Drivers beware: Part of I-680 to close Monday
Detour signs are up for the I-680 northbound closure between U.S. Route 62 and Edwards Street beginning Monday through early August. Other major road projects also are scheduled in the Mahoning Valley this week.
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
JULY 29 — The inaugural Eye Run in the Sun, a 5K Race for Vision. The race begins and ends at
New Disney app offers interactive experiences
New Disney app offers interactive experiences LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. With the opening of Toy
Possible high court nominee is opposed to abortion rights; Roe v. Wade future uncertain
Opinion: WASHINGTON No Supreme Court nominee is a completely safe bet. No one – not even the nominee
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Beauty offers a ladder out of poverty in Venezuela
By FABIOLA SANCHEZ Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela At a small home with a leaking tin
BUSINESS DIGEST || Ribbon cutting
Ribbon cutting COLUMBIANA Finer Things Boutique, 139 Town Center, recently hosted a one-year
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The President is Missing” by James Patterson and Bill Clinton (Little,
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Sweetbrier Garden Club will meet for its annual picnic. Hostess will be Sandy Mitchell.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The weather will be
AREA GOLF CALENDAR | Upcoming outings & scrambles
JULY FRIDAY — Second Memorial Golf Outing for Donna Detwiler and Jennie Benigas at Avalon at Squaw
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW CASES Discover Bank v. Michael Greeneisen, money. Discover Bank
Master gardeners to host garden tour
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will host its third annual Garden Tour from noon
Music educator, Poland native receives award
Staff report sandusky Firelands Symphony Orchestra Flute II and Piccolo chairwoman Jody Bryan
Trump lawyers call Comey ‘Machiavellian’ in note to Mueller
Trump lawyers call Comey ‘Machiavellian’ in note to Mueller WASHINGTON Lawyers for President
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, video class on
Woman charged with ID theft at West Side bank
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police said Tareana Butler, 31, faces identity-theft charges after she
Ways to save some green at the farmers market
By LAURA McMULLEN NerdWallet The difference between the produce at farmers markets and
Protesters shut down part of Chicago freeway
Associated Press CHICAGO Thousands of anti-violence protesters marched along a Chicago
By HILLEL ITALIE
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK In a year dominated by such anti-Trump best-
Vindicator hits the mark with editorial on shooting
Opinion: Vindicator hits the mark with editorial on shooting I just finished reading The Vindicator
Phillies’ comeback downs Pirates
Philadelphia drove in runs on three consecutive at-bats in the seventh inning to help Philadelphia win 3-2 on Saturday.
IN THE CUP!/Area holes-in-one
Jack Barnes of Girard aced the No. 4 hole at Mahoning Country Club. He used a utlity club on the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners, 6 p.m., McMahon Hall, MetroParks
ON THE LINKS | Area Golf League Scores
bedford trails golf course Lady Players Low Gross — Jeanna Gaume 46. Low Net — Karen Speziale
MILESTONES
MILESTONES PH.D Jim LaRiccia, son of the late James A. and Christine LaRiccia, has completed his
Tri-Gold Prime Time ABWA to meet
Tri-Gold Prime Time ABWA to meet CANFIELD Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of ABWA will meet
Amid dark, hold the light
Opinion: Chase Cook, Joshua McKerrow and E.B. Furgurson III did what many would think was unfathomable. To
Don’t let your credit die of neglect
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Certified financial planner David Rae says he used to think that
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TUESDAY Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, 2 to 6
2018 TORCH AWARD WINNER
The Builders Association congratulated two of its members, Joe Dickey Electric and Hively Construction Co., for recently being honored by the Better Business Bureau of Mahoning Valley as 2018 Torch Award for Marketplace Trust winners, according to a news release.
Homers lead Athletics past Tribe in extra innings
Piscotty belted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the 11th inning in Oakland’s win.
Around the Horn | Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 7, Rangers 2 DETROIT Nicholas Castellanos homered as part of a seven-
Today is Sunday, July 8, the 189th day of 2018. There are 176 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, July 8, the 189th day of 2018. There are 176 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Time to give up fighting HB 70
Opinion: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” That old
Five Thai divers begin rescue for 12 boys, coach
Associated Press MAE SAI, Thailand A Thai governor says the operation to bring out 12
GM Lordstown: Fight on, but think the unthinkable
Editorial: Retooling General Motors’ Lordstown assembly complex for another product would be cost prohibitive,
Let’s bring GM Lordstown home
Opinion: We appear to be at a very significant point once again, in terms of history repeating itself at GM
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