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Stories published July 19, 2018
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8 dead after tourist boat capsizes on Missouri lake
A tourist boat apparently capsized on a lake Thursday night in Missouri, leaving at least eight people dead and several others hospitalized, a sheriff said.
Canfield details plans tonight to improve city
Canfield is in very good shape, but the goal is to make it even better, city officials said.
Griffing could lose job, pending outcome of theft case
City employee Dennis Griffing signed off on a settlement agreement Wednesday that calls for termination from his job in the operations department if he’s convicted in Warren Municipal Court of the theft of a lawn mower from work.
After near-firing, Penk named Austintown athletic director
A little more than a year after his demotion, James Penk has been given the position of athletic director of Austintown schools.
One man guilty, another's fate still in question
Jurors in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court found one man guilty Thursday of a shooting in one criminal case, and another jury will return Friday morning to deliberate the fate of another man on a murder charge.
Trumbull 911 director in Saturday hit and run, but not charged
Charges are pending in Eastern District Court related to a crash involving Ernie Cook, the Trumbull County 911 director, and a skateboarder Saturday night at Crestwood and Sunnydale drives.
Liberty cops still searching for 2 juvenile escapees
A worker at the behavioral health hospital warned police that the female, who was captured, is a member of a Cleveland gang and advised caution while dealing with her.
Terrance Craig found guilty in Walmart shooting case
Terrance Craig found guilty in Walmart shooting case
Russian ballet company to present ‘Swan Lake’ at Powers
Russian ballet company to present ‘Swan Lake’ at Powers
Kennywood Park will add roller coaster, Steelers zone
Kennywood Park will add roller coaster, Steelers zone
Hubbard fire department treasurer faces theft charges
Hubbard fire department treasurer faces theft charges
Jurors hear closing arguments in Jermaine Tubbs' murder trial
Jurors hear closing arguments in Jermaine Tubbs' murder trial
Michelle Obama joins nationwide voter registration effort
Michelle Obama joins nationwide voter registration effort
CRAIG TRIAL | Jurors deliberating fate of a man accused in Walmart shooting
CRAIG TRIAL | Jurors deliberating fate of a man accused in Walmart shooting
Airman who inspired "Good Morning, Vietnam" film has died
Airman who inspired "Good Morning, Vietnam" film has died
Woman faces child endangerment charges after beer run
Woman faces child endangerment charges after beer run
Pizza Joe’s brings challenge downtown to support OH WOW!
This month Pizza Joe’s is featuring the Big Joe Wedgie Challenge at all locations, and on July 26 it will bring the challenge to downtown Youngstown.
In the battle for Twenty-First Century Fox, Comcast blinks
In the battle for Twenty-First Century Fox, Comcast blinks
Injuries reported in blast at Pennsylvania Army depot
Injuries reported in blast at Pennsylvania Army depot
Tree falls, injures man in Poland Municipal Forest
Tree falls, injures man in the Poland Municipal Forest
DC Universe sets pricing plan for digital subscription
A digital subscription service for DC Comics superfans launching in the fall of 2018 has set its annual membership fee at $74.99.
Zuckerberg clarifies statements on treatment of fake news
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is clarifying his stance pertaining to Holocaust deniers after getting some blowback on social media.
UPDATE - Auto industry urges US to hit brakes on proposed car tariffs
The European Union says it is already preparing measures to retaliate against the United States if President Donald Trump puts tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.
Poland-Canfield girls chasing another regional title
A Poland team has won the last two Junior League regional championships.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Avenatti aiming for successful Dem candidate
“I don’t think the country can afford another four years of Donald Trump beyond 2020,” the celebrity lawyer said.
Conviction overturned in Pa. murder case
The state Supreme Court’s 5-0 ruling Wednesday reversed a finding by a juvenile court judge in Lawrence County, upheld by a state appellate court, that Jordan Brown was guilty of first-degree murder and homicide of an unborn child.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Former MVSD president questions current board practices
Atty. Matt Blair served nearly 22 years as an MVSD board member.
Poland trustees seek $4.5 million bond issue to repave most township roads
Trustees said they believe their road resurfacing plans could be one of the largest of its kind in the state.
Two Mahoning Valley natives involved in SCOTUS case
When the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on labor rights last month, two Mahoning Valley natives were front and center.
U.S. Rep. Jordan interviewed in probe of OSU allegations
Jim Jordan has publicly said he was never aware of abuse when he was an assistant coach from 1987 to 1995.
Here we go again: Sit back, bask in the effervescent insanity of ‘Mamma Mia 2’
‘Mamma Mia 2’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive material Running
Road trip destinations in the Buckeye State
Staff report Ready for a road trip? From hot-air balloon races and prestigious artwork to
WaterFire Sharon returns for sixth year
IF YOU GO What: WaterFire Sharon Where: The festival takes place on East State Street and
SPORTS DIGEST || Corradi, Villano win PAC awards
Corradi, Villano win PAC awards GREENVILLE, PA. Canfield’s Victoria Villano and Austintown
METRO DIGEST || Great Dane bites man
The two dogs went after each other, and the man pulled them apart, but was bitten in the process.
METRO DIGEST || Man jailed
the two dogs went after each other. The man pulled the two dogs apart, but he was bitten in the process.
Warren cop hurt in making arrest
The officer struggled with an Orwell woman outside a Warren convenience store.
Attorney gets more time to appeal Trumbull murder conviction, cites ‘seismic’ supreme-court ruling
Attorney gets more time to appeal Trumbull murder conviction, cites ‘seismic’ supreme-court ruling
Pride Youngstown announces events Friday, Saturday
The 10th annual Pride parade and festival is Saturday in downtown Youngstown.
After 123 years, baby doll still dances in Lowellville
Fireworks explode off the arm of the “baby doll” during the Baby Doll Dance at the 123rd annual Lowellville Mount Carmel Society Festival.
Dry conditions could make for a puzzling course at Carnoustie
The eve of the British Open felt like cramming for a final exam, a multiple choice one with no obvious answers.
Trump’s private meeting with Putin is worrisome
Editorial: What secret accord did Donald Trump reach with Vladimir Putin that would embolden the president of
Ford recalls 550K vehicles to fix gear-shift problem
Associated Press DETROIT Ford is recalling about 550,000 cars and SUVs in North America to fix a
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Equalizer 2 (R) Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice for the exploited
Best treatment for slime mold? Do nothing
By Lillian Quaranta OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Yikes! Bright orange, slimy and 15 inches
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Ruby Hornsby, 8 p.m. Tue: Ruby Hornsby,
Early Morning Paddle
Early Morning Paddle When: Saturday, 8-10 a.m. What: Savor the quiet of early morning with a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Beaver Township trustees, special meeting, 7 a.m., administration building, 11999
Sugarland picks up where it left off
Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland has reclaimed her country-pop crown, if Friday’s concert at Covelli
Hogweed sightings often false
Q. Is hogweed growing in Mahoning County? In Youngstown? Wendy from Youngstown A. No, not that
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 19
Today is Thursday, July 19, the 200th day of 2018. There are 165 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Man killed by Kansas City police had long criminal record
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. A man who was shot to death Sunday after shooting three
Are colored mulches OK to use?
Are colored mulches OK to use? Well, it depends. The source of the wood and the type of dye make
BUSINESS DIGEST || Rebate checks
Rebate checks WARREN Employers in the Youngstown region can expect to receive $39.8 million in
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Sunday is the groundbreaking day for the Angels for Animals Angel Wing. The event will
Earthworms create successful gardens
By Amber Dietz OSU Ext. Intern CANFIELD How do you feel when you think about earthworms? Do
Ex-police officer indicted
Associated Press PUT-IN-BAY A former police officer accused of using excessive force against a
EU fines Google $5 billion
Associated Press BRUSSELS European regulators came down hard on another U.S. tech giant
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Lawsuit: Cruise ship’s no-slip floor caused cornhole injury NORFOLK, Va. The
If you are wilting, so are your plants!
If you are wilting, so are your plants! As temperatures soar, we often wilt from the hot
Out of hospital, boys recount moment they were found
Associated Press CHIANG RAI, Thailand Trapped in the recesses of a flooded cave in northern
Frustrated lawmakers threaten action on tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers are losing patience with the Trump administration’s
Statement overpromised on return of war remains
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than a month after North Korea pledged to immediately return
Competency ruling in murder case expected Friday
Two of three evaluations found defendant incompetent to stand trial
UNC’s Fedora critical of CTE reports
North Carolina coach Larry Fedora said Wednesday he doesn’t believe it’s been proven that football causes the degenerative brain disease CTE.
Military veterans divided over Trump’s Russia comments
Associated Press Iraq War veteran Chris Sheppard fumed as he watched President Trump’s joint news
WORLD DIGEST || Ohio executes killer who stabbed man he met in bar
Ohio executes killer who stabbed man he met in bar LUCASVILLE A weeping inmate apologized for
Steelers WR Brown on new ‘Madden’ cover
EA SPORTS unveiled Brown on Wednesday as the cover guy for Madden NFL 19 and Madden NFL Overdrive.
Surprise! Russia, US have been spying on each other for decades
Opinion: Did President Donald Trump bungle the moment in Helsinki by casting doubt on American intelligence
When will Dems rise up?
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons You don’t need 20/20 vision to see that the whole world is waiting
NABF WORLD SERIES AT A GLANCE
Senior Division (18-U) Pool A — Ohio Longhorns, Diamond Hit Club, West N.Y. Tigers, New York
Spurs trade Leonard to Raptors
The Kawhi Leonard saga in San Antonio is over. So is DeMar DeRozan’s time in Toronto.
US coal-ash pollution rules eased after industry balks
Associated Press DENVER The Trump administration Wednesday eased rules for handling toxic coal
MLB: Brewers pitcher to sensitivity training
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Hader will be required to go through sensitivity training after years-old racist and homophobic tweets of his resurfaced.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Auto industry tries to head off move toward car tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Having started a trade war with China and enraged U.S. allies with
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