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Hot vintage cars fire up fond memories among exhibitors at Super Nationals
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Much of how Jim Aaron grew up is captured in a series
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Improvements abound in Mahoning Valley
WARREN The Mahoning Valley has experienced decades of economic decline, deteriorating housing stock and other challenges. More recently, however, the Youngstown and Warren corridor continues to see increased public- and private-sector collaboration, along with greater technological investments and efforts to rebuild the urban core. That was a central theme that ran through Monday evening’s inaugural State of the Valley forum at W.D. Packard Music Hall on Mahoning Avenue Northwest.
Harden wins NBA MVP over LeBron
James Harden beat out four-time winner LeBron James of Cleveland and Anthony Davis of the Pelicans.
Yavorcik case appealed to Ohio Supreme Court
CLEVELAND Prosecutors filed an appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court seeking to reverse an 8th District Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the eight felony convictions of Martin Yavorcik in his Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption case. In a Monday motion, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office wrote that the 8th District erred in dismissing the case when it determined last
Warren veteran's story now a part of Library of Congress project
Warren veteran's story now a part of Library of Congress project
Trumbull prosecutors: Ask judge for separate sentencings in LaRosa conviction
Trumbull prosecutors: Ask judge for separate sentencings in LaRosa conviction
Former NFL quarterback at Mooney football camp
YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School had the first day of its 18th annual Camp of Champions at Cardinal Mooney Football Complex on Monday. Bo Pelini, Youngstown State University head coach, members of his staff and others were on hand to coach students in grades three through eight. But one of the more active coaches was former NFL quarterback Mike Tomczak. The former Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers signal caller worked with young quarterbacks, threw to kids at the event and joked with them during drills.
Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures
Boardman trustees continue final vote on Meijer proposal another 30 days
Boardman trustees continue final vote on Meijer proposal another 30 days
About 50 people attend protest of immigration policy at private prison
About 50 people attend protest of immigration policy at private prison
Russell Crowe will play Roger Ailes in new Showtime biopic
Russell Crowe will play Roger Ailes in new Showtime biopic
Still-recovering California county hit by another big blaze
Still-recovering California county hit by another big blaze
Trump betting on McMaster in South Carolina runoff
Trump betting on McMaster in South Carolina runoff
Liberty school board passes amendment to open-enrollment policy
Liberty school board passes amendment to open-enrollment policy
Chinese restrictions put curbside recycling services at risk
Chinese restrictions put curbside recycling services at risk
Harley, stung by tariffs, shifts some production overseas
Harley, stung by tariffs, shifts some production overseas
Tim Ryan sends letter about Mexico production to GM CEO Mary Barra
Tim Ryan sends letter about Mexico production to GM CEO Mary Barra
Tuesday tee times for fourth qualifier of Greatest Golfer juniors; Mill Creek is up
Here are the tee times:
Agreement allows Beniston to keep city job at lower rate
Agreement allows Beniston to keep city job at lower rate
ODOT announces closure of part of Interstate 680 in Youngstown
ODOT announces closure of part of Interstate 680 in Youngstown
Mohammad Awad will be promoted to detective sergeant
Mohammad Awad will be promoted Thursday from the rank of police officer to detective sergeant
Buzz Aldrin sues children, alleging misuse of his finances
Buzz Aldrin sues children, alleging misuse of his finances
Ex-NFL, Alabama player Keith McCants arrested on drug charge
Ex-NFL, Alabama player Keith McCants arrested on drug charge
VINDY POLL | Do you think the Youngstown Police Department curfew sweeps looking for minors between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily helps to reduce crime in Youngstown?
Give us your opinion if curfews help reduce crime in Youngstown.
UPDATE | Woman tells police what led to Howland shooting
Pair will be arraigned today in Friday Howland shooting
Stocks fall on report US may limit tech exports to China
Stocks fall on report US may limit tech exports to China
Funeral today for Pennsylvania teen killed by police
Funeral to be held for Pennsylvania teen killed by police
IMMIGRATION DEBATE | Group says it takes in 30 parents separated from kids
Texas group says it takes in 30 parents separated from kids
Supreme Court declines to hear 'Making a Murderer’ case
Supreme Court declines to hear ’Making a Murderer’ case
Colleague cracks Sen. McCaskill’s rib with Heimlich maneuver
Colleague cracks Sen. McCaskill’s rib with Heimlich maneuver
At bocce social, hope for Browns rises
The 18th Annual Ron Stoops Sr. and Anthony Pelini Memorial Foundation Bocce Social took place at the MVR Restaurant Sunday in Youngstown.
Nigeria: ‘Deeply unfortunate killings’ as 86 reported dead
Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria Nigeria’s presidency late Sunday announced “deeply unfortunate
Gas price falls in US
Gas price falls in US CAMARILLO, Calif. The average price of a regular gallon of gasoline fell 6
Zsa Zsa wins title of World’s Ugliest Dog
A 9-year-old English bulldog was named the winner of the 2018 World’s Ugliest Dog contest in the San Francisco Bay Area.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Sutliff Museum to host open house Saturday
Sutliff Museum to host open house Saturday WARREN The Sutliff Museum, 444 Mahoning Ave., will
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Cops rescue pig near a Dunkin’ Donuts, name him ‘Pork Roll’ NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP,
Transgender-rights battle returning to N. Carolina court
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. More than a year after North Carolina undid its “bathroom bill,”
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Separation of families shows that foreign policy needs better focus
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON To many shocked Americans, the
President compares migrants to invadersSFlb
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Sunday compared people entering the U.S.
DeWine mixes ice cream, politics at social
Associated Press CEDARVILLE Republican Mike De- Wine’s ice cream social on Sunday wasn’t just
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Jackson Township trustees, 10:30 a.m., special meeting, administration building,
Interim provost leaving Clarion University
Interim provost leaving Clarion University CLARION, PA. Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, interim provost of
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 25
Today is Monday, June 25, the 176th day of 2018. There are 189 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boom times in Golden State
Opinion: By Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons SAN FRANCISCO Welcome to the Hotel California. You can check out
‘Jurassic World’ sequel stomps into 1st place
‘Jurassic World’ sequel stomps into 1st place NEW YORK The dinosaurs still rule the box office.
Public invited to see update to SMAR2T
Public invited to see update to SMAR2T YOUNGSTOWN Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, 100
Kushner rips Abbas, says Mideast peace plan is due ‘soon’
Associated Press JERUSALEM President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser said in an
OPIOID EPIDEMIC Blue lights shine in public bathrooms to deter drug use
Associated Press WILKES-BARRE, Pa. Colored bulbs cast an eerie blue glow in the restroom of a
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Krystal A. Crisman, 29, of Newton Falls, and Jeremy
Cardinal Mooney hosts award ceremony
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School and its Alumni Relations Committee recently
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools will host an auction at 9 a.m. July 3 in the board
Don’t celebrate just yet; TJX project not done deal
Editorial: Two prominently placed stories on the front page of Friday’s Vindicator, each with its epicenter in
Corporate America increasingly avoids gun-industry business
Associated Press GAINESVILLE, Ga. With Gary Ramey’s fledgling gun-making business taking off in
The women received NAACP Youngstown/Mahoning presented the Academic Pyramid Scholars Awards
To qualify for the award, the young women, academically in the top 1 percent in their school, had to have at least a 3.0 grade point average with no F’s or D’s on their report cards
Hot vintage cars fire up fond memories among exhibitors at Super Nationals
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Much of how Jim Aaron grew up is captured in a series
Caps re-sign Carlson to 8-year deal
Caps re-sign Carlson to 8-year deal WASHINGTON The Washington Capitals have re-signed John
Reunification prospects unclear for freed immigrant parents
Associted Press A Texas charitable organization says about 30 immigrant parents separated from