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CityScape shares plans to move Welsh church to Wick Park
Phil Kidd, associate director at Youngstown CityScape, decided the best place to talk about moving and renovating a historic church would be inside another historic church that had been successfully restored.
Attorneys in Sebring water case asking to blame EPA for absence of notification
The lawyers in the James Bates lead-notification case have filed arguments on whether the former Sebring water department operator can argue his failure to notify the public of lead in the water in 2015 was the result of the actions of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Land contracts depriving buyers of protections prevalent in Ohio
There were more than 47,000 land contracts in Ohio between January 2008 and January 2018, according to a report released Friday and written by Policy Matters Ohio researcher Victoria Jackson.
Christman, Clark, Hoover lead Greatest finals into Day 2
Greatest Golfer of the Valley 2018 Junior Championships
Avenged Sevenfold cancels Pittsburgh, Cleveland concerts
Avenged Sevenfold cancels Pittsburgh, Cleveland concerts
Trumbull County road closed until August for culvert replacement
Trumbull County road closed until August for culvert replacement
I-80 ramp in Liberty closed tonight until Saturday morning
I-80 ramp in Liberty closed tonight until Saturday morning
Republicans pick Charlotte to host 2020 convention
Republicans pick Charlotte to host 2020 convention
TJX referendum makes it onto the special-election ballot
TJX referendum makes it onto the special-election ballot
Police on scene after large dog mauls mail carrier on the East Side
Police on scene after large dog mauls mail carrier on the East Side
NYT: Trump was recorded talking of paying Playboy model
NY Times: Trump was recorded talking of paying Playboy model
Bayer to stop sales of birth control device tied to injuries
Bayer to stop sales of birth control device tied to injuries
UPDATE | Campbell teachers wear 'Solidarity' shirts to event
Campbell teachers to issue a 10-day strike notification
One giant sale: Neil Armstrong's collection goes to auction
Admirers of Neil Armstrong and space exploration have a chance to own artifacts and mementos that belonged to him.
Ohio killer spared after extent of childhood abuse revealed
hio Gov. John Kasich on Friday spared a condemned killer whose sentence was challenged after a juror came forward and said information about the extent of the inmate's tough childhood wasn't properly presented at trial.
TUBBS TRIAL | Jurors find man guilty in 2017 murder
Jurors today informed Judge Antjony D'Apolito in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court they had reached a verdict in the Jermaine Tubbs murder case only to be sent back to continue deliberations because they were never given a piece of evidence.
Greatest Golfer Junior Championships tee off today
The 2018 Avalon Lakes Greatest Golfer of the Valley Junior Championships tee off today and Saturday.
Report: Lake oil spill in Michigan would cost nearly $2B
Hundreds of miles of Great Lakes shoreline would be spoiled under a worst-case scenario oil spill in Michigan's Straits of Mackinac, scientists reported Thursday.
Mark Wahlberg buying auto dealership in Ohio
Mark Wahlberg wants you to see the U.S.A. in a Chevrolet.
Ohio's unemployment rate increases in June
State officials say Ohio's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has increased from May to June.
NYC releases documents connected to Central Park 5 case
New York City has started releasing about 100,000 pages of documents connected to the notorious case of the five men whose convictions for raping and beating a Central Park jogger were overturned after they served more than a decade behind bars.
UPDATE | Death toll from boat capsizing rises to 17
Divers are searching Friday for four people still missing after a duck boat packed with tourists capsized in high winds on a southwest Missouri lake, killing at least 13 people.
Fire treasurer faces theft charges; police say he mishandled $10K
The chief says internal policies have been amended to prevent future issues.
Demoted Austintown principal now promoted to AD
This is not the first time the school board promoted an employee previously disciplined for inappropriate conduct.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over-par 72 in the first round of the British Open.
Charges still pending in hit-and-run involving Trumbull 911 director
Cook smelled of alcohol and had a blood-alcohol level of almost double the legal limit three hours after the accident, according to a report from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Cook’s intoxication level was 0.148; the legal intoxication limit in Ohio is 0.08.
TJX referendum petitions filed with Trumbull elections board
The village clerk says petitions on the TJX zone changes collected more than 1,100 signatures.
SPORTS DIGEST || St. Ignatius to host St. Ed at FirstEnergy
The gridiron rivalry between Saint Ignatius High School and St. Edward High School will return to FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, as the Wildcats host the Eagles on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.
Canfield officials aim to make city better
Officials told about 150 residents that Canfield is in good shape, but they’re working to make it better.
PBS film explores Ted Williams’ Mexican heritage
By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press ALBQUERQUE, N.M. Ted Williams is the last major league
Denzel Washington kills in ‘The Equalizer 2’ GETTING EVEN
‘The Equalizer 2’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for brutal violence throughout, language
Kennywood Park to add coaster and a Steelers section
Kennywood Park will add a new roller coaster titled Steel Curtain
Shakespeare at Castle presents ‘Twelfth Night’
Staff report ALLIANCE The fifth season of Shakespeare at the Castle will begin next with with
Man injured after tree falls on him in Poland Municipal Forest
Officials said the man was walking in the woods looking for owls about dusk when a tree fell from its base and hit him.
Baird Brothers’ Miller dominates in World Series opener at Cene
Baird Brothers 18-U pitcher Garrett Miller nearly made history in his final start at Bob Cene Park on Thursday.
Downtown Lowellville gets a face lift thanks to grant
The village’s downtown has several new sidewalks.
Liberty cops still seeking 2 teen escapees
Belmont Pines is a freestanding children’s behavioral health hospital.
Warren employee agrees to termination if he’s convicted of theft
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.
Trumbull water project takes care for endangered rattlesnake
The smallest of rattlesnake species in Ohio, the Eastern Massasauga generally grows to between 18 and 22 inches in length and likes wet areas. They are on the federal endangered species list, and their safety must be taken into consideration during a multimillion-dollar Trumbull County waterline project.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., neighborhood meeting, northeast corner of
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
oddly enough
oddly enough Police seek suspect who stole $1,000 in razors BRAINTREE, Mass. This suspect
Armstrong museum to have groundbreaking for expansion
Associated Press WAPAKONETA The Armstrong Air & Space Museum in western Ohio will have a
Hit the brakes
Critics line up to urge Trump administration to reject auto tariffs By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Luncheon Speaker Series will feature the Rev. Edward
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 20
Today is Friday, July 20, the 201st day of 2018. There are 164 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sheriff: 8 people dead after tourist boat accident
Sheriff: 8 people dead after tourist boat accident BRANSON, Mo. A tourist boat apparently
Area Reps. Johnson, Ryan enjoy big advantage in campaign $$$
Opinion: When it comes to congressional campaigns, money isn’t the only thing, but it sure is important.
Backpack giveaway
Backpack giveaway AUSTINTOWN Students in Austintown will benefit from a national backpack
ap FILE PHOTO, sept. 2003
ap FILE PHOTO, sept. 2003 An Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake is shown in its exhibit at the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mount Carmel Society Festival, 5-11 p.m.: It would be hard to find
Zuckerberg’s Holocaust comment puts Facebook on the spot
Associated Press NEW YORK Denying the Holocaust happened is probably OK on Facebook. Calling for
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Florida man joins elite aviation club of octogenarian pilots SAND HILLS, Fla. A
President proposes end to automatic protections
Associated Press DENVER The Trump administration on Thursday proposed ending automatic
After rescue, soccer boys pray for protection at Thai temple
Associated Press CHIANG RAI, Thailand The youth soccer teammates rescued from a flooded cave
Trump slams rate hikes by the independent Fed
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday cast aside concerns about the
WFMJ credited in capture of suspect
WFMJ credited in capture of suspect BOARDMAN Investigators are crediting news stories from 21
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Grant to food bank YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley on Thursday
helsinki meeting Intel chief also in the dark on Putin summit
Director tiptoes around potential conflict with Trump Associated Press ASPEN, Colo. Even
Summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard
Fox: With Comcast out, Disney could move in
Associated Press NEW YORK Comcast is dropping its bid for Fox’s entertainment businesses, paving
Meeting details remain sketchy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin may have reached several historic
Turmoil slows rebuilding in Puerto Rico
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Ten months after Hurricane Maria destroyed Puerto Rico’s
Honaker to remain in mental hospital
Honaker to remain in mental hospital WARREN Royce C. Honaker, 66, who was found not guilty by
GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY JUNIORS CHAMPIONSHIP | Tee times
TODAY At Squaw Creek, Vienna BOYS 17U 1:40 p.m. Justin Atkinson, Yankee Run Golf Course
Trump invites Putin to White House for second get-together
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unbowed by swirling criticism of his summit encounter with Vladimir
Trumbull sexism claims justify independent review
Editorial: No workplace in the public or private sector should ever resemble a bullying battlefield or a
1-year-old kids forced to stand trial
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords We Americans believe everyone has a right to have their day in
Tax cuts cost the treasury trillions
Opinion: By Josh Hoxie OtherWords A trillion dollars, a figure with 12 zeros after a one, is by any
Dolphins threaten players with suspensions for anthem protest
Violators could sit out as many as four games
Coluccis will observe their 50th anniversary
COLUMBUS Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Daniel Colucci of Columbus will celebrate their 50th anniversary
Miss Camacho, Mr. Bevilacqua to marry this fall
HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. Jacqueline Carmen Camacho and Joseph Stefan Bevilacqua are engaged and plan
Alexa Diana and Mark Mellott set date for nuptials
Alexa Diana and Mark Mellott, both of Youngstown, are engaged and plan to be married at 2 p.m. Aug.
Canfield Community Briefs
Bonding with babies and books This event is for caregivers and their little ones who are 6-23
Lecturer discusses the benefits of local trees
On July 11, Ohio State University Associate Professor Jim Chatfield visited Fellows Riverside Garden to give a lecture about the importance of urban trees.
Snyder named a senator for American Legion Boys Nation
Jake Snyder, an incoming senior at Poland Seminary High School, has been selected as a senator for
July 5
July 5 Arrest: After having responded to a report of an intoxicated woman at Hollywood Gaming at
CHS choirs stage spring concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School choral department had its annual
Library hosts blood drive
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted an American Red Cross blood
High school ensemble rocks Boardman Park
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman High School’s jazz ensemble 2 took on a different
Austintown Community Briefs
Hopewell to present “A Wrinkle in Time” The Hopewell Theatre, located at 702 Mahoning Avenue in
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Stadium closes for a day The Poland Seminary High School athletic department will be
July 6
July 6 Arrest: Police on Railroad Street took into custody Joseph Shurteff of Plumbrook Drive,
Michelle Caruso, Peter Barrett set August date
CANFIELD Bernice Caruso of Canfield is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Michelle
Township event celebrates Boardman community
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman township’s administration organized the 13th
Masks, Mimes and Imagination at the Poland library
On July 10, the Poland library hosted a Masks, Mimes and Imagination event.
Library hosts website workshop for public
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland library offered a workshop on June 19 to get
Puzzle swap at Boardman library
Pediatric audiology services to be available at Akron Children’s Hospital in Boardman Audiology
Boardman celebrates Independence Day
Boardman Park celebrated Independence Day with a concert and fireworks on July 2.
Fall nuptials set for Ashley Wilson, Samuel Inskeep
Belva Wilson of Poland and Mark and Tina Inskeep of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of
Hilltop third-graders walk and learn history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Third-grader students at Hilltop Elementary School got a
CVMS honors Nappo
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School students and staff honored
Lions’ officers installed at meeting
The Boardman Lions Club had a meeting at Davidson’s Restaurant on June 14. The event included the
Stefany Goehring, Zachary Sefcik to wed July 28
Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Stefany Goehring and Zachary Sefcik, both
Park hosts pet adoption fair
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Sweeney Chevrolet and Boardman Park hosted their annual
Indoor camp out offered at Poland library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com A Camp Out at the Library event took place for the first
Mission Night Market has inaugural event
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The first Mission Night Market, featuring numerous vendors
Children rock out at the Canfield library
The Canfield library hosted Rock Out with the Green Team with Peg Flynn of the Mahoning Valley Green Team on July 12.
July 7
July 7 Arrest: After pulling him over near Overhill Road, police arrested Dontraile L. Price, 19,
Poland library hosts blood drive
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The American Red Cross set up shop in the Poland library
Green Team rocks out at the Austintown library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Green Team came to the Austintown library on June 25 to
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