Vindy.com for July 28, 2018
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Will GM close Lordstown auto plant?
In an Associated Press report published Friday, some industry analysts said General Motors might consider closing the Lordstown plant to offset challenges such as slow ...
Stories published July 28, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Bomb threat at Liberty Giiant Eagle today
Giant Eagle at 4700 Belmont Ave. was evacuated for over an hour today while authorities searched the store after a bomb threat.
Salem woman dies, Ravenna man injured in Columbiana County crash
A Salem woman was killed and a Ravenna man seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of Georgetown Road and Westville Lake Road in Knox Township in Columbiana County.
Boardman rally falls short in Little League state title game
New Albany held on 9-8 to win the 12-U state title.
Boardman stays alive with walk-off victory
Tyler Kirlik is one of the youngest players in Boardman’s 12-U all-star team, but he proved he can be trusted in a clutch situation.
Ribbon cut on $8.5M firing range at YARS
Federal lawmakers help cut the ribbon for the new firing range.
State, local officials take to Mahoning to highlight benefits of dam removal
Removing the dams would provide many benefits to the community, officials said. “It’ll be a free-flowing river, making it a recreational river,” said Jim Kinnick, Eastgate executive director.
Late single pushes Ohio Longhorn to Palomino final
The Longhorns have to win just once on Saturday to claim a berth in the PONY Palomino World Series.
Author Marc Brown meets his bosses
“Arthur” author and illustrator Marc Brown met some of his bosses Friday morning at a breakfast event at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Man shot to death on Warren Sharon Road 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.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers, Ironbirds rained out in NY-PL
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ series opener against the Aberdeen Ironbirds was rained out on Friday night.
Teen facing criminal charge for kidnapping prank
A 17-year-old boy of Austin Avenue Northwest is looking at a possible inducing panic charge in Trumbull County Juvenile Court after he “pranked” a woman Thursday night into thinking he and a 4-year-old had been kidnapped.
Browns rookie CB proves a quick study
The Browns believe 21-year-old Denzel Ward is ready for the weekly challenge of covering elite wide receivers.
‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’ director discusses the exciting film A man of ACTION
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES In previous “Mission: Impossible” movies, action
Warren police officer pleads guilty to reduced charge, pays fine
Police officer Tim Parana said he “made a mistake of getting out of the car” at his girfriend’s ex-husband’s house in February and having a confrontation with him.
Video of woman being assaulted in Warren store sends attacker to jail
Jessica Oracio is in the Trumbull County jail for 150 days.
MetroParks to auction Clingan Road house, property
All sale proceeds will go to the Ford Nature Center Redevelopment Project.
Will GM close Lordstown auto plant?
In an Associated Press report published Friday, some industry analysts said General Motors might consider closing the Lordstown plant to offset challenges such as slow car sales.
Putin wins, Trump is second, while Democrats are still nuts
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons Yes, President Trump screwed up in front of the whole world at
Birth tourism industry thriving
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons In as troubling an immigration story as anyone will read this
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 43.350.53 Aqua America, .20
Columbiana fair celebrates county’s deep agrarian roots
Editorial: As July morphs into August in the Mahoning Valley, tradition dictates that the gates will swing
Sammarone files to run for judge in Mahoning Co.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Chris Sammarone of Canfield has filed nominating petitions for the
Freese drives in all five runs in Pirates’ win
David Freese homered in going 3 for 3 with two walks.
Youngstown Band camp
Youngstown Band camp Pick-up schedule The bus pick-up times and locations have been announced
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 28
Today is Saturday, July 28, the 209th day of 2018. There are 156 days left in the year. On this
SWIMMING Coach apologizes for sending texts
Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. Bob Bowman, the longtime coach of retired 23-time Olympic
CLEVELAND BROWNS
CLEVELAND BROWNS Bryant, Jones remain on radar BEREA The Browns remain interested in former
Poland officials close Poland Municipal Forest suspension bridge
Bridge near Indian Trail entrance to Poland woods closed indefinitely.
Alcohol is killing more of us
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Alcohol abuse is on the rise, and is contributing to a huge jump in liver
Trump denies knowing about Trump Tower meeting in advance
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump denied Friday that he knew in advance about
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Rapper buys every seat, takes strangers to movies PORTLAND, Maine A Maine rapper
Bad week in social media gets worse; Twitter hammered
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Cracking down on hate, abuse and online
Tech stocks lead market lower again
By ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Technology companies led a slide in U.S. stocks Friday, adding
Immigrant families remain apart with no end in sight
Associated Press HOUSTON As the U.S. government said it had reunited every immigrant family it
CBS looks into misconduct claims amid report on CEO
Associated Press NEW YORK CBS said Friday that independent members of its board of directors are
‘Terrifying’ tornados of flame burn California city; 2 dead
Associated Press REDDING, Calif. A wildfire that roared with little warning into a Northern
Southwest: Other carriers finding cracked fan blades
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS A small number of fan blades with cracks like those
Put me in coach, I’m ready to fly
Finals are over! It’s finally that time again: Time to pull out the biggest piece of luggage I have,
Dixon feels at home at Mid-Ohio track
Scott Dixon is in a good spot both mentally and in the IndyCar Series standings.
Book of Jonah
Book of Jonah YOUNGSTOWN Calvary Baptist Church, 1463 Shields Road, welcomes Bill Henry to its
Trump touts growth in US economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Friday celebrated the release of new
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival, 5-11 p.m.: The good
10 more ex-students sue Ohio State over sex abuse
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ten more former students have sued Ohio State University over alleged
Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra suspended
Concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra suspended CLEVELAND The Cleveland Orchestra has
NKorea’s return of US remains is ‘step in the right direction’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on
BUSINESS DIGEST || DOYO conference
DOYO conference YOUNGSTOWN The DOYO Live digital marketing and interactive design conference
METRO DIGEST || Warren man faces charges after fight
Warren man faces charges after fight WARREN Fred T. Dickson, 58, of Southern Boulevard
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church,108 W. Indianola, Youngstown,
RECORD REVIEWS
Boz Scaggs Album: “Out of the Blues” Grade: B- Sometimes with more gloss, at times with more