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Supercharged auto buffs get SuperNats off to wet start
Bob Howell of Wintersville shows off the Triumph Mayflower he rebuilt. Howell’s souped-up sedan was on display Friday, the first day of the Hot Rod ...
Stories published June 23, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Volunteers continue cleanup efforts at Lincoln Park today
A hardy group of about 30 volunteers braved the rain and poison ivy today to continue an effort to reclaim Lincoln Park from the dumping ground for tires, garbage and debris of all kinds it had become and return it to the natural gem it once was.
Future brides, prom-goers snag designer gowns at Goodwill prices
It’s no secret that planning a wedding often takes a tremendous amount of time, money and attention to detail, but Megan Deskin has already experienced an early dose of wedding bliss.
Dow dropping GE for Walgreens after 100-plus years
General Electric will be dropped from the Dow Jones industrial average next week, ending the conglomerate’s more than 100-year run in the 30-company blue chip index.
Participants say inaugural Valley trip to D.C. was success
"I think we made a lot of progress educating our federal officials on our priorities," chamber VP said.
Red-hot Scrappers off to record start
The Scrappers (7-1) have the best record in the New York-Penn League.
Teen Straight Talk celebrates its 30th anniversary
The anniversary celebration dinners is at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Avalon Inn and Resort in Howland.
Sexton opts for Irving’s old jersey number
Collin Sexton made quite a first impression by deciding to take No. 2.
Altman: Cavaliers having ‘good dialogue’ with LeBron’s team
LeBron James has until June 29 to tell the team if he will pick up his $35.6 million option for next season or become a free agent.
Supreme Court rejects reinstating Yavorcik law license
The court didn’t explain why it declined the request.
Bieber’s pitching music to Tribe’s ears
Rookie Shane Bieber struck out nine in a career-high seven innings.
Aqua Ohio reassures Struthers customers
The company says there’s no threat to public health and that customers shouldn’t be concerned
SPORTS DIGEST || Liberty football players make commitments
Liberty football players make commitments liberty Two former Liberty High School football
Foreign students end yearlong sojourn in Valley
Three Mahoning County foreign exchange students will bid adieu to their American lifestyle of the last 10 months.
METRO DIGEST || Crash kills North Jackson woman
A two-car crash killed 79-year-old Rachel Wood of North Jackson after a driver failed to yield Friday evening at the intersection of Blott and Rosemont roads.
Record Reviews
Dawes Album: “Passwords” Grade: B California band Dawes dip their observant takes on our days
Pop singer mounts U.S. tour on his own terms Sam Smith style
If YOU GO Who: Sam Smith When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus Tickets: $35
METRO DIGEST || Woman charged with child endangering
The mother of twin girls who suffered serious injuries, including broken bones, is charged with two counts of child endangering. The girls are nearly 8 months old.
Poland library seeks new cafe
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has called for proposals to lease and operate the cafe at the Poland Library.
Supercharged auto buffs get SuperNats off to wet start
Bob Howell of Wintersville shows off the Triumph Mayflower he rebuilt. Howell’s souped-up sedan was on display Friday, the first day of the Hot Rod Super Nationals at Canfield Fairgrounds.
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES | Friday’s games
Arkansas 5, Florida 2 OMAHA, NEB. Isaiah Campbell limited Florida to two hits over 51/3 innings,
No-stalgia: a memory problem
They say that most people under age 30 these days wouldn’t recognize the sound of a needle
Diamondbacks bite Bucs in 13
The game was scoreless until both teams scored an unearned run in the 11th.
The Monkees postpone dates after Nesmith is ill
The Monkees postpone dates after Nesmith is ill PHILADELPHIA The Monkees have postponed the last
Poll: Americans say no to presidential self-pardons
Associated Press NEW YORK Even in an era of deep political division, Democrats and Republicans
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Chemicals toxic at levels EPA thought were safe, federal study indicates
Associated Press PARKERSBURG, W.Va. The chemicals used by a West Virginia factory to make
Brazil scores late to beat Costa Rica
Brazil scores late to beat Costa Rica ST. PETERSBURG, Russia Philippe Coutinho and Neymar
Rival Koreas agree to August reunions of war-split families
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA North and South Korea agreed Friday to hold temporary
Ex-Mafia boss found guilty in man’s slaying
Associated Press BOSTON Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme was convicted Friday of killing a
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 23
Today is Saturday, June 23, the 174th day of 2018. There are 191 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Supreme Court adopts digital-age privacy rules to track cellphones
Associated Press WASHINGTON Police generally need a warrant to look at records that reveal where
Police shooting of boy in Pa. spurs more protests, appeals
Associated Press Protesters demonstrated Friday for a third day over the fatal police shooting in
Officials ensure quality fisheries
The fishing community, like other segments of our society, thrives on conjecture and is perfectly
House OKs bill expanding opioid-abuse treatment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House has overwhelmingly approved legislation designed to give
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard
The Femias are honored during a dinner party
The Femias are honored during a dinner party
The Crenshaws celebrate golden anniversary
The Crenshaws celebrate golden anniversary
Fall nuptials set for Ashley Wilson, Samuel Inskeep
Fall nuptials set for Ashley Wilson, Samuel Inskeep
Dahlin, Svechnikov NHL’s top two picks
Rasmus Dahlin is the second Swedish player to be taken No. 1 and the first since Mats Sundin in 1989. Sundin went on to a Hall of Fame career.
Birding event
Birding event Cortland Mosquito Creek Lake, 3061 Warren Meadville Road, will host its annual
Man charged in bike path killings speaks
Man charged in bike path killings speaks new york The man charged with killing eight people on a
Police: Backup driver in fatal Uber crash was distracted
Associated Press PHOENIX The human backup driver in an autonomous Uber SUV was streaming the
Ashley Milligan, Brad Smith will marry Aug. 4
Ashley Milligan, Brad Smith will marry Aug. 4
Amber Happel, Rocky Pitoscia plan July rite
Amber Happel, Rocky Pitoscia plan July rite
Probe Pittsburgh Police shooting promptly
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The protesters who took to the streets and social media after Antwon
Struggles linger for separated families
Associated Press McALLEN, Texas Two days after President Donald Trump ordered an end to the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Hot Rod Super Nationals, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: There will be more
General Motors to build new Chevrolet Blazer in Mexico
UAW, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown decry decision as GM lays off 1,200 at Lordstown plant
Delta Air Lines bans pit bulls
Associated Press ATLANTA Delta Air Lines says it’s no longer allowing passengers to fly with
Debates about immigration older than the United States of America
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Finally, after agonizing procedural wrangling
Staff Right job fair
Staff Right job fair GIRARD Staff Right Services will host a job fair on behalf of its client
Despite one juror’s concern, parole board again rejects mercy for killer
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Parole Board on Friday again rejected a request for mercy
US businesses brace for pain from tariffs
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Florida boat builder absorbs $4 million in lost business and
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Heed patrol’s sage advice: Move over and slow down
Editorial: With summer officially starting this week, many of us are more than ready to rush headlong into the
Hummingbird visits starting to pick up
As is often the case, hummingbirds have me perplexed this year. A female returned to my feeders May
Support small farmers
Opinion: By Brian Wakamo OtherWords Summer: the season of barbecues, baseball games, and backyard fun.
‘Prophetic Unveiling Conference’ scheduled
‘Prophetic Unveiling Conference’ scheduled YOUNGSTOWN Triedstone Baptist Church, 2045 Jacobs