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VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Summit students, staff sound off on problems
Summit Academy Secondary School, a charter school on Youngstown's South Side, has been found out of compliance with several state standards.
Stories published July 15, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Full Nelson: Scrappers outfielder delivers walk-off HR
Hosea Nelson is making a habit of saving his best for last.
Mount Carmel Festival deeply rooted in family tradition
The annual Mount Carmel Festival on Wilson Avenue is deeply rooted in family tradition.
Dozens rev up, go the distance to help cats, dogs
An estimated 40 riders took part in Sunday’s seventh annual West Side Cats Bike Run & Summer Festival
One person drowns in Mosquito Lake today
Another person nearly drowned, according to official reports
Vive la France! And a lot of other nations, too
And for only the second time, France is the World Cup champion.
Canfield teen enters halls of Congress as page in Senate
Dominic DeRamo is vice president of his school’s Speech and Debate Club and a member of its student council
Brantley's homer lifts Indians to 5-2 win over Yankees
With a flight to catch, Michael Brantley quickly dressed and stuffed some batting gloves, cleats and other gear into a red-white-and-blue duffel bag.
Gunfire kills two inside car on interstate in Cleveland
The victims had wounds to their heads and bodies
'Hotel Transylvania 3' tops charts, 'Skyscraper' stumbles
"Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" has checked into the No. 1 spot at the box office in its opening weekend and left the Dwayne Johnson action thriller, "Skyscraper," in the dust.
Young, joyful France beats Croatia 4-2 to win 2nd World Cup
Taking turns sliding across the rain-soaked turf holding the World Cup trophy tight, teenager Kylian Mbappe and the rest of France's players acted like the youthful bunch they are.
Suspect in shooting of 3 Kansas City cops dies in standoff
Police shot and killed a man Sunday suspected of shooting and wounding three Kansas City police officers, authorities said.
Chicago police: Man killed by police appeared to be armed
Footage from body-worn cameras and surveillance cameras shows that a black man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer was armed with what appeared to be a handgun, authorities said Sunday.
Today's 77-mile bike run benefits West Side Cats
The group is planning to move from Youngstown to Boardman in September
French President Macron has plenty of fun at World Cup final
In a stadium packed with presidents watching the World Cup final, no one had as much fun as Emmanuel Macron.
Toys, eyeglasses, cellphones surface in Ohio sewer system
Workers in a metropolitan sewer district have amassed an impressive collection of toys, eyeglasses and other objects that made their way through the city's sewer system.
US judge criticizes plan to reunify families split at border
A federal judge, responding to a plan to reunify children separated at the border, said he was having second thoughts about his belief that the Trump administration was acting in good faith to comply with his orders.
Trump arrives in Finland for closely watched Putin summit
President Donald Trump arrived in Finland on Sunday for a closely watched one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Bunny rescue open house is Saturday
Bunnies in Baskets, an F5RS and a 501(c)(3) rescue and sanctuary, will host a “Summer Fun with your Adopted Bun” open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Salary could impact search for finance director, mayor says
It won’t be until at least September before a finance director is hired.
Caboose rides thrill attendees at open house for Railroad Heritage Assoc.
Carl Jacobson of Youngstown, president of the Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association, rides on the transfer caboose during the Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association museum open house Saturday morning.
Canfield’s Stein commits to Ohio State
Tyler Stein went 49-3 and won a Division II state title at 220 pounds as a junior.
Austintown’s Mang gets call for All-Star events
Eastern League umpire John Mang will work the Home Run Derby.
Croatia looks for first World Cup championship against France
France is the established power with a young team full of speed and skill. Croatia has the veterans that have shown they can never be counted out.
Fiction Forest at B&O gave area platform for music
Well-known local bands, JD Eicher, The Vindys, and Spirit of the Bear were among 15 groups slated to appear at Saturday’s Fiction Forest event at the B&O Station by the Mahoning River, downtown.
SPORTS DIGEST || Springfield’s track to close for repairs
Springfield High School’s stadium and track will be closed Monday through Friday for phase one of a track resurfacing project. Pending any weather delays, the track will open again on July 21.
Angiuli’s Farm Market gears up for busy season
“Our focus has always been produce,” Carl Angiuli said about his family’s farm.
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
Belgium shuts out England for 3rd place
The Belgians earned their best World Cup finish by beating England 2-0 on Saturday.
ARMED FORCES
VETERANS COLUMBUS The 121st Air Refueling Wing conducted a ceremony to dedicate one of its
Expert on mafia in Valley to speak
Allan R. May, author of several books about the history of organized crime in the Mahoning Valley, will give a presentation at 10 a.m. Saturday in the meeting room of Kravitz Deli, 3135 Belmont Ave.
BUSINESS DIGEST || New product
Millwood Inc. announced it has added a new product to its packing line.
It’s a beautiful day in Pennsylvania on Mister Rogers’ trail
It’s a beautiful day in Mister Rogers’ neighborhood! But if you want to visit, you’ll have to head to Pennsylvania.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Summit students, staff sound off on problems
Summit Academy Secondary School, a charter school on Youngstown's South Side, has been found out of compliance with several state standards.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Holy Family Seniors will meet on Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Holy Family Parish Hall. Lunch will be
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Ohio Senate Republicans score one for the citizenry
Editorial: Our immediate reaction to last Tuesday’s unexpected vote by the Ohio Senate to rein in payday
Ohio on right track with justice reform
Opinion: When crime rises, the first inclination of lawmakers is punishment. Longer sentences, mandatory
Bring Stormy’s assets to bear
Opinion: If Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras hopes to light a fire under his membership
Enjoy a stay at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
Time to get away. The breezes are warm, the sunsets spectacular. You can enjoy a spot of culture or just press pause and absorb some positive chi.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Mary Ann Whiteleather aced the 128-yard No. 13 at Mill Creek South. She used a 5-wood. Witnesses
AROUND THE HORN | Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 9, Tigers 1 HOUSTON Gerrit Cole struck out eight in 52/3 strong
GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming scrambles & outings
JULY 21 — The annual Mahoning County Public Special Olympics four-man scramble at Knoll Run Golf
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The President is Missing” by James Patterson and Bill Clinton (Little,
Trump faults Obama for US response to Russian hacking
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Saturday scolded the Obama administration
Mixed messaging abounds as Trump-Putin talks near
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s persistence in pursuing friendly ties with
Garden club donates new plaque for statue
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mignonette Garden Club recently donated a new plaque for the statue
MVCAP presents awards
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley College Access Program recently awarded $1,000
‘A Terrible Country’ is a wonderful novel
By ANN LEVIN Associated Press “A Terrible Country: a Novel” (Viking), by Keith Gessen With
More than a dozen books excerpted in romance compilation
More than a dozen books excerpted in romance compilation NEW YORK A long-awaited novel from
Ohio House bill offers second chance to teens caught sexting
Associated Press CINCINNATI The punishment for teenagers caught sharing sexually explicit
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 15
YEARS AGO Today is Sunday, July 15, the 196th day of 2018. There are 169 days left in the year.
ON THE TRACKS Saturday in auto racing
NASCAR Truex wins at Sparta, Blaney finishes second SPARTA, KY. Martin Truex Jr. won the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, video class on
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Holborn Herb Growers will meet at 7 p.m. at the Beard Cabin in Boardman Park. Phil Stein
Archaeologists discover mummification workshop
Associated Press CAIRO Archaeologists in Egypt stumbled upon a new discovery dating back to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Bonilla Dejesus Zulymar and Pedro Rodriguez, Youngstown,
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf roundup
PGA TOUR Kim takes 5-shot lead at John Deere Classic SILVIS, Ill. Michael Kim took a five-shot
Doctor plans summer birthday bash
Staff report BOARDMAN A local pulmonologist, Dr. Manuel Bautista, wants to celebrate his
COURTS
COURTS columbiana county divorces asked Brittany Tyler, of 11024 Wayne Bridge Road, Lisbon v.
METRO DIGEST || Heritage Manor volunteer honors
Volunteer honors YOUNGSTOWN Heritage Manor Rehabilitation & Retirement Community will recognize
SOCIETY DIGEST || Bunny rescue plans open house Saturday
Bunnies in Baskets, an F5RS and a 501(c)(3) rescue and sanctuary, will host a “Summer Fun with your Adopted Bun” open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Old School Marketplace, 11836 South Ave., in the basement of building “E.”
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Board of Education, 6 p.m., executive session, central office, Dr. David
Reader questions writer’s lashing out at Democrats
Opinion: Reader questions writer’s lashing out at Democrats After reading the July 8 letter by Robert
ON THE LINKS | AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
bedford trails golf course Lady Players Low Gross — Nancy Yuschak 41. Low Net — Barb Zabloski
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The fair ($10) comes to a
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The seventh annual West Side Cats Bike Run & Summer Festival will take place all day
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine members are invited to attend a summer luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
WORLD DIGEST || FDA warns of fake warning letters sent to consumers
FDA warns of fake warning letters sent to consumers WASHINGTON U.S. health authorities are
US official says Russia using social media to divide Americans
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The U.S. homeland security secretary said Saturday there are no
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