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Stories published June 27, 2018
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Port Authority approves severance for Dickten, moves to develop downtown building
The Western Reserve Port Authority board approved a severance agreement with Dan Dickten, the former Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport aviation director.
Krzyzewski gets 2 years after being caught in pedophile sting
A man arrested during March’s “Operation Pedo-Cure,” a pedophile sting operation, will serve two years in prison.
Hamad appeal delayed again
The initial filing in the appeal of Nassar Hamad, 49, who was convicted of killing of two young people and wounding three others who came to his home in Howland in 2017, will be delayed.
RG Steel working to keep CSX line live
A Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce official told the Trumbull County commissioners the chamber is working with owners of the former RG Steel mill south of the city to help them to acquire the former CSX rail line that runs past the mill.
Officials: DHS requests 12,000 beds to detain families
Officials: DHS requests 12,000 beds to detain families
ICE suspends in-person hearings at NYC immigration court
ICE suspends in-person hearings at NYC immigration court
5 of 7 nations hit by US travel ban are majority Muslim
5 of 7 nations hit by US travel ban are majority Muslim
Pa. officer charged in death of black teen who was shot in back
Pa. officer charged in death of black teen who was shot in back
Mattis, China leaders strike positive tone despite tensions
Mattis, China leaders strike positive tone despite tensions
Federal hate crime charges filed in Virginia rally death
Federal hate crime charges filed in Virginia rally death
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
Justice Kennedy retiring; Trump gets 2nd Supreme Court pick
Calif. pot shops offer discounts as new standards near
Calif. pot shops offer discounts as new standards near
Defending champion Germany eliminated from World Cup
Defending champion Germany eliminated from World Cup
Sharon man gets two years in 'Operation Pedo-Cure' sting
Sharon man gets two years in 'Operation Pedo-Cure' sting
Today's tale of the uninformed who don't read newspapers
Today's tale about uninformed people who don't read newspapers
Conagra buying Pinnacle Foods in $10.9 billion deal
Conagra buying Pinnacle Foods in $10.9 billion deal
LeBron’s home loyalty could push him to re-sign with Cavs
LeBron’s home loyalty could push him to re-sign with Cavs
Appeals case of Nasser Hamad delayed by attorney, transcripts
Appeals case of Nasser Hamad delayed by attorney, transcripts
Upset of Democratic House leader points to party divisions
Upset of Democratic House leader points to party divisions
Valley congressmen see court decision upholding Trump's travel ban differently
The Democrat criticized it while the Republican praised it.
Lawsuit filed seeking to have Mahoning Democrats appoint a new Youngstown mayor
Hunter contends the mayor doesn’t validly hold office because he didn’t get a performance bond by Jan. 1.
Campbell approves 3-year contract with school service workers union
The contract includes a 2 percent salary increase each year of the agreement.
Attorney in Bristol murder case thinks Supreme Court ruling could affect client’s appeal
Atty. Bradley Olson Jr., who represented Austin Burke of Bristolville in Burke’s aggravated-murder trial in March, says Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding cellphone- tower data is likely to play a role in Burke’s appeal.
KNR law firm donates more than 7,000 diapers to local organization
Making Kids Count distributes 32,000 diapers per month to families in need.
Facebook app earns parents’ approval
Facebook launched Messenger Kids in December to rave reviews, mostly from parents. The new app
‘Uncle Drew’ star Shaquille O’Neal is going Hollywood The next ‘Rock’?
By JAKE COYLE Associated Press NEW YORK Shaquille O’Neal is already known by many names.
Painting contractor wants to become Niles mayor
Stephen Hrosar is the first person to file for Democratic precinct committee consideration for mayor.
Trumbull County Board of Elections sets date for TJX referendum
The possible referendum on the TJX zone changes is scheduled for Aug. 21.
METRO DIGEST || Women’s event at YBI
WE Launch Graduation YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator’s Women in Entrepreneurship
Cirque samples skills at WOW! downtown
Under the watchful eye of Jorge Pedit, a performer with Cirque du Soleil, Mayor Jamael Tito Brown tries his hand at juggling. Four performers, including a Boardman native, stopped by OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology downtown Tuesday for a sneak preview of the Montreal-based entertainment company’s upcoming shows at the Covelli Centre beginning today.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Library committee to host meeting
Library committee to host meeting YOUNGSTOWN The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees
Congress working overtime to fight US opiate epidemic
Editorial: This U.S. Congress, like many before it, rightly deserves the snickers of a nation over its
Spineless Congress is broken
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons It’s no surprise that Democrats and everyone in the liberal
If First Lady Melania Trump does not care, then who does?
Opinion: “I Really Don’t Care. Do U?” So First Lady Melania Trump advertised, in large letters on the back of
In California’s Sonoma County
By BRIAN FRY brian.fry@myvalleyvino.com Rodney Strong Vineyards is one of the oldest and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 45.821.56 Aqua America, .20
Good-for-you heart healthy lunch ideas that also taste grape
Family Features When it comes to balancing heart-healthy meals with appealing flavors, it’s
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Judge recuses himself from case
Judge recuses himself from case YOUNGSTOWN The pretrial of Michael G. Malvasi II, 27, of Timber
GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY JUNIORS Final results from Tuesday’s qualifier at Mill Creek Golf North Course
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Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association, 6 p.m., refreshments/social time,
Grilling for the fourth of July
Family Features Many of today’s families have something in the kitchen that previous generations
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Grammys to increase nominees in top categories from 5 to 8 NEW YORK The Grammy
Leader: Ohio Senate not yet ready to OK payday lending bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Senate leader said senators won’t be able to pass a payday
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 27
Today is Wednesday, June 27, the 178th day of 2018. There are 187 days left in the year.
Sweet summer salmon dinner recipes
Summer Thyme Salmon mccormick.com Flecked with thyme leaves, this salmon fillet makes a
Mom, 18, sentenced to prison in fatal stabbing of 1-year-old
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio teen who was charged with stabbing her 1-year-old daughter to
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,
Trump threatens to hit Harley-Davidson with tax
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump sought Tuesday to avoid blame for Harley-
High court rules against Calif. crisis pregnancy center law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Tuesday effectively put an end to a California
The personal finance website wallethub.com has complied a lot of interesting statistics on Fourth of
The personal finance website wallethub.com has complied a lot of interesting statistics on Fourth of
Democrat incumbent loses; Trump picks win
As Donald Trump’s party came together, a 28-year-old liberal activist ousted top House Democrat Joe Crowley in the president’s hometown Tuesday night, a stunning defeat that suddenly forced Democrats to confront their own internal divisions.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Thanks for fundraising
Thanks for fundraising YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, Walmart and
House Republicans set for showdown immigration vote
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans are set to vote today on a hard-fought immigration
Summer veggie recipes
Mixed Vegetable Grill mccormick.com Enhance the grilled flavor of vegetables with this lightly
Puppy-mill restrictions bill goes to governor’s desk
Associated Press COLUMBUS A legislative compromise aimed at reining in abuses by high-volume
Vibrant mixed berry fruit smoothie
Sunrise Smoothie mccormick.com Wake up with a vibrant fruit smoothie featuring Mixed Berry
Judge lets case against Manafort move forward
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge in Virginia rejected a bid by President Donald
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Artist looking to set record for world’s largest paper airplane FITCHBURG, Mass.
WORLD CUP TUESDAY
GROUP c Peru bests Australia for first Cup win since 1978 sochi, russia Already-eliminated
AROUND THE HORN Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE EDITOR’S NOTE ST. LOUIS Tuesday’s game between the Indians and Cardinals was
SPORTS digest || Liberty's Pickard to attend Westminster
Liberty’s Pickard to attend Westminster LIBERTY Liberty High School graduate Charles Pickard
Muslims, advocates outraged
Supreme Court upholds Trump’s travel ban Associated Press DETROIT Maryam Bahramipanah is torn
Judge orders families reunited within 30 days
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge in California has ordered U.S. border authorities to
WWII Army officer receives posthumous Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON A battle that began 22 years ago ended at the White House on Tuesday
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