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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley, state officials plan to improve Mahoning River for development
Local and state officials who paddled the Mahoning River hope to make that opportunity more widely available in the Mahoning Valley in the next few years.
Author of 'Arthur' books entertains kids, parents at Stambaugh
“Arthur” author and illustrator Marc Brown met some of his bosses Friday morning at a breakfast event at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Jessica Oracio, Vaughn Small jailed after vicious attack on woman
Jessica M. Oracio, 28, captured on store surveillance video punching, kicking and kneeing a Niles woman about 40 times, leaving the victim’s face and head swollen, is serving 150 days in the Trumbull County jail.
Mahoning coroner investigating slaying this morning in Brookfield
The Mahoning County Coroner’s office is investigating the early Friday shooting death of Jason C. Drummond Jr., 24, on Warren-Sharon Road just west of Brookfield Avenue.
Drivers beware — OVI checkpoint starts soon
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting an OVI checkpoint at 2214 Mahoning Avenue from 10 tonight until 2 a.m. Saturday.
Science says record heat, fires worsened by climate change
Record heat, fires worsened by climate change
Boardman 12-U Little League team stays alive
Boardman must beat New Albany twice on Saturday to win the state championship.
CBS chief Moonves under investigation after misconduct complaints
CBS said Friday that independent members of its board of directors are investigating personal misconduct claims after reports that the company’s chief executive, Les Moonves, was the subject of an upcoming New Yorker story detailing sexual misconduct allegations.
(Almost) the all-time Greatest Golfer 2-day scoring history
(Almost) the all-time Greatest Golfer scoring history since 2010.
Teen rally against gun violence is Saturday on East Side
Teen rally against gun violence is Saturday on East Side
Ohio AG candidate faces complaint over Eric Holder raffle
Ohio AG candidate faces complaint over Eric Holder raffle
US contract worker to admit taking $2.5M in kickbacks
US contract worker to admit taking $2.5M in kickbacks
Mill Creek MetroParks to auction Clingan Road property
Mill Creek MetroParks to auction Clingan Road property
Unpublished parts of Malcolm X's autobiography auctioned off
Unpublished parts of Malcolm X's autobiography auctioned off
Judge: Opioid distribution data not for public consumption
Judge: Opioid distribution data not for public consumption
10 more ex-students sue Ohio State over sex abuse by doctor
10 more ex-students sue Ohio State over sex abuse by doctor
Trump open to Moscow visit if Putin formally invites him
Trump open to Moscow visit if Putin formally invites him
Farmer's market fundraiser is Saturday in New Wilmington
Farmer's market fundraiser is Saturday in New Wilmington
US government: More than 1,800 migrant kids reunited by deadline
US government: More than 1,800 migrant kids reunited by deadline
Trump thanks Kim for fulfilling promise on Korea war remains
Trump thanks Kim for fulfilling promise on Korea war remains
Pa. amusement parks reopen as flooding cleanup gets underway
Pa. amusement parks reopen as flooding cleanup gets underway
Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered
Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered
Trump claims US is 'economic envy of the entire world'
Trump claims US is 'economic envy of the entire world'
World's oldest person, a Japanese woman, dies at 117
World's oldest person, a Japanese woman, dies at 117
UPDATE | Brown urges GM to 'do the right thing'
GM faces fiscal, political minefields as it assesses plants
Ohio woman gets prison for toddler’s drowning at her home
Ohio woman gets prison for toddler’s drowning at her home
Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance
Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance
US economy surges to 4.1 percent growth rate in Q2
US economy surges to 4.1 percent growth rate in Q2
UPDATE | Man dies after being shot in Brookfield Township
Man found shot in head in Brookfield Township
Boardman suffers first state loss
Boardman lost 3-1 to New Albany in the Little League 11-12 state baseball tournament.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Tim Ryan interested in presidential run
He’s also considering a bid later this year for House Democratic leader.
Commissioners hear complaints about county dog pound
Progress is being made to correct some of the problems, an activist said.
Bling Bridal headed for bankruptcy
Bling Bridal Boutique is filing for bankruptcy and “no items will be delivered,” the shop announced on its Facebook page Thursday night.
TRIO helping college students succeed
“Not only is it for you to help your family, but also for you to help yourself to pursue the American dream to make a decent wage,” said Ty-Juan Young Bright, TRIO director.
Patience pays off for locals in rout
Marco DeFalco understands how to get to a pitcher better than most.
‘Teen Titans’ cartoon flick goofs on the DC comics universe Superhero satire
‘Teen TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG for action and rude humor
Hollywood heavy-hitters on tap at Venice fest
Associated Press ROME The Venice Film Festival will feature plenty of Hollywood star power,
‘Deadwood’ movie gets HBO greenlight
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A roundup of news from the
Hubbard’s new police officer started July 16.
Michael Saverko joins Hubbard police with experience, award under his belt.
State seeks injunction and fines for alleged stormwater violations at Mecca Township site
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court against KRV Construction of Youngstown, accusing it of violating Ohio water-pollution-control laws at a property on Bazetta Road in Mecca Township.
Police: Men were assaulted, doused with gasoline in Liberty
Three Liberty men are charged with assault, kidnapping
Teen paddle-boarding on choppy Mosquito found tonight
A 17-year-old female whose worried mother reported to police that her daughter was last seen on a paddle board Thursday evening on Mosquito Lake was found and returned safely to her family by about 10 p.m.
Eating competition raises money for OH WOW!
The eating challenge was held at the Pizza Joe’s in the food court of 20 Federal Place
Economic development corporation studying rail spur for Warren’s AutoParkit
Economic development corporation studying rail spur for Warren’s AutoParkit
Valley 5-year-olds reign over 2018 Mount Carmel fest
Alexandra Cook, 5, of Canfield, reacts with glee after being crowned Little Princess during the Little Prince and Little Princess Pageant Thursday, the first day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica Italian Festival in Youngstown.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Gaming revenue
Gaming revenue AUSTINTOWN Penn National Gaming Inc., which owns Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning
Jazz ensembles close out school year series with spring concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman High School jazz ensembles performed in the
SPORTS DIGEST || Ex-Buckeye Hartline promoted to WR coach
Ex-Buckeye Hartline promoted to WR coach COLUMBUS Former Ohio State star Brian Hartline has been
Browns start fresh after horrific season
Myles Garrett’s rookie season with the Browns was historic — and horrific
PONY Palomino East Zone Tournament
(All games at Cene Park) Thursday’s scores North Hills (PA) 6, Butler 2 Ohio Longhorns 8,
Leaner Roethisberger eyes championship
A new offseason workout plan has rejuvenated Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger
METRO DIGEST || Harry Potter events
Harry Potter events NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The Fresh Marketplace, 129 S. Chestnut St., will host
Trump cheers revival of steel
Associated Press GRANITE CITY, Ill. President Donald Trump on Thursday trumpeted the renewed
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Heather Mervine and Eric Skruck, Struthers, boy, July 25.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.: One highlight
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 27
Today is Friday, July 27, the 208th day of 2018. There are 157 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boxing beer and bikes coming to Niles dealership
A 15-bout outdoor amateur fight card titled “Boxing, Beers and Bikes” will be presented Saturday
Body of woman found
Associated Press ASHTABULA A sheriff says a body has been found in northeast Ohio and
Missing teen returned to parents
CORTLAND A 17-year-old female whose worried mother reported to police that her daughter was last
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
Third arrest made in rapper’s slaying
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The third of four suspects in the shooting death of
Mets hand Pirates a loss
Amed Rosario and Jose Bautista had two hits each as New York sent the Pirates to their second straight loss
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH German town to hold lottery for graveyard plots BERLIN Quiet neighbors, pristine
ODOT’s edict on speed cameras has local communities in a bind
Opinion: The state seems to be doing everything in its power to stop communities from using speed cameras.
METRO DIGEST || Children released
Children released WARREN Eight children found in a Southern Boulevard home that was the target
SOCIETY DIGEST || Homes needed before September
Homes needed before September YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats has cats 1 year-old and older that need
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Buckeye Travelers, Mahoning Valley Chapter of Gold Wing Road Riders Association, will
Oil prices hit 10-day high after Saudi Aramco halts shipments
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Oil prices rose to a 10-day high Thursday after
BOXING, BEER AND BIKES | Saturday’s card
65 — Sauwah Cook (Pittsburgh) vs. Lamauri Grays (Cleveland). 70 — David Webb (Cleveland) vs. Juan
Trump: US to hit NATO-ally Turkey over detained pastor
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared on Thursday the United States will
WORLD DIGEST || Radio hosts use slur against Sikh official, end up suspended
Radio hosts use slur against Sikh official, end up suspended The hosts of a popular New Jersey
Administration: 1,820 children reunited after border split
Associated Press SAN DIEGO The Trump administration said Thursday that more than 1,800 children
Report: China, Russia, Iran ramp up economic spying on US
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Chinese cyberespionage group called APT10 relentlessly attacks
Winning streak has Bucs in a tough spot
A club that looked like a seller at next week’s non-waiver trade deadline could be a buyer
100 years old and counting
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age – the age at
Ex-Trump ally Omarosa has ‘explosive’ memoir
Ex-Trump ally Omarosa has ‘explosive’ memoir NEW YORK Former President Donald Trump aide and
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS The Moscow lawyer said to have promised Donald Trump’s presidential campaign
Trump takes aim at Twitter
Associated Press NEW YORK Twitter shares fell Thursday after President Donald Trump said in a
Valley plays a key role in charting innovative growth
Editorial: Let’s face it. Despite some noteworthy gains in recent years, Ohio continues to play a losing game
House backs defense bill with military pay raise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House on Thursday approved a $716 billion defense policy bill
Khan claims win in Pakistan election
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Former cricket star Imran Khan declared victory Thursday in
Girl Scouts stress ‘girl power’ in new recruitment efforts
Associated Press As American women seek a larger role in politics, fairer wages and an end to
Facebook suffers $119B hit in value
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook faced a day of reckoning as its shares plunged Thursday in
Miss Muntean, Mr. Mickler set autumn date
Gary and Dolly Muntean of Poland and Mark Mickler of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of
The Kirchners feted on golden anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirchner of Austintown recently were honored on their 50th
The Femias are honored during a dinner party
HUBBARD Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Femia celebrated 50 years of marriage with friends and family June 8
Austintown Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to meet on Aug. 14 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Harry Potter fans solve clues to find lost diadem
Sleuths and fans from throughout the area came to the Poland library on July 19 to find clues and have fun as part of its Escape Hogwarts event.
Boardman Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to meet on Aug. 14 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Zaitzew, Merry to be united in marriage Aug. 10
BOARDMAN Paul and Anne Zaitzew and David and Jacklyn Merry, all of Boardman, are announcing the
Beach and Ocean cookie decorating for beginners
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted a cookie decorating class for
Local Dairy Queens host decorating event
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Local Dairy Queen stores had their annual Father’s Day cake
Nicole Davis, Chase Evans to wed Aug. 4
poland Eric and Angela Davis of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Nicole
Canfield speech and debate team competes at national tournament
The Canfield speech and debate team attended the 2018 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
BHS jazz band plays Music in the Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman High School jazz band played on June 21 for
The Barneses honored for 50th anniversary
austintown Gary and Diana Barnes of Austintown celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family
Canfield Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to meet on Aug. 14 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
DIY guitar pick event offers creative crafting
The Austintown library hosted a DIY Guitar Pick event on July 18 as part of the Summer Discovery program.
Legos at the Library helps participants build relationships
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Legos at the Library event took place at the Austintown
DIY fabric coasters at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com On June 27 the Poland library hosted a DIY fabric
Live! at the Morley concert series kicks off
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek park Live! At the Morley concert series
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Children observe wildlife in the gardens
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks hosted a story time for young
Poland Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to meet on Aug. 14 The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Children about space and sound at library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Armstrong Air and Space Museum visited the Boardman
Anthony performs wonders of magic and illusion
Families were wow-ed with a performance by magician and illusionist David Anthony on July 16 at the Boardman library.
Boardman bands end the school year with concert
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Three Boardman bands had their spring concert in the
Beach and Ocean cookie decorating for beginners
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek park hosted a cookie decorating class for
Operation Blessing fundraiser features exotic animals
It wasn’t a usual day at Canfield Dollar General on June 30, as the store hosted a Traveling Petting Zoo fundraiser featuring exotic animals.
Gotta Move story time expands for older children
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com One of Austintown libraries most popular programs, Gotta
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