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UPDATE | Man survives jump from Spring Common Bridge
Man jumps from Peanut Bridge into Mahoning River, survives.
V24: Ribs-N-Rock Festival at Southern Park Mall
Stoking a tradition that has been smoldering for years, the inaugural Ribs-N-Rock Festival will take place tonight through Saturday at the Southern Park Mall parking ...
City’s 222nd year celebrated at 3rd Happy Birthday Youngstown event
Traci Manning, curator of education at Tyler Mahoning Valley Historical Center, speaks to a group of people learning about the new self-guided walking tour signs ...
Stories published June 28, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown plan affirmed by Columbus appellate court
The Youngstown plan for the city schools will stay in effect — for now — after a court’s ruling.
'Dreamland' author featured speaker at today's opioid seminar
When Sam Quinones, a Los Angeles-based freelance journalist and author, was working on a book about America’s opioid epidemic, he thought the book might tank.
Youngstown fire chief presents revenue-raising plan
Youngstown fire chief presents revenue-raising plan
US judge orders immediate release of detained Brazilian boy
US judge orders immediate release of detained Brazilian boy
UPDATE | 5 dead, others wounded at Maryland newspaper shooting
5 dead, others wounded at Maryland newspaper shooting
Ohio lawmakers vote to provide online academy ’safe harbor’
Ohio lawmakers vote to provide online academy ’safe harbor’
Senate leaders trade barbed words over Supreme Court
Senate leaders trade barbed words over Supreme Court
Pope to 14 new cardinals: Defend the dignity of the poor
Pope to 14 new cardinals: Defend the dignity of the poor
OVI checkpoint set up Friday night in Columbiana County
OVI checkpoint set up Friday night in Columbiana County
UPDATE | Man survives jump from Spring Common Bridge
Man jumps from Peanut Bridge into Mahoning River, survives.
Some structures burned in southern Colorado wildfire
Some structures burned in southern Colorado wildfire
Ohio school district to beef up security in response to billboard
Ohio school district to beef up security in response to billboard
Relative of Ohio family killed in 2016 massacre died from gunshot
Relative of Ohio family killed in 2016 massacre died from gunshot
Boccieri urges study of academic distress commissions
Boccieri urges study of academic distress commissions
YBI’s Women in Entrepreneurship awards $5K to Genevieve’s Kitchen
YBI’s Women in Entrepreneurship awards $5K to Genevieve’s Kitchen
Nov. 16 performance of “A Night with Janis Joplin” at Stambaugh Auditorium canceled
Nov. 16 performance of “A Night with Janis Joplin” at Stambaugh Auditorium canceled
US GDP revised down to lackluster 2 percent rate in Q1
US GDP revised down to lackluster 2 percent rate in Q1
China tries to defuse trade pressure, says world benefits
China tries to defuse trade pressure, says world benefits
Putin, Trump to have summit in Helsinki on July 16
Putin, Trump to have summit in Helsinki on July 16
Local stars represent state in Ohio-Penn Classic
Area football all-stars prepare for the 39th Stateline Classic.
MVSD board approves Vigorito back pay without comment
The board also is working on specifications to begin the bidding process for repairs to the Meander Reservoir dam spillway.
WRPA approves 3 months’ salary as severance to former director
The authority also moved forward on development of Harshman Building in downtown Youngstown.
Bieber pitches Indians to road win over Cardinals
Tribe rookie stays undefeated through four career starts
Two-year sentence for one of arrestees from “Operation Pedo-Cure”
A man arrested during March’s “Operation Pedo-Cure” will serve two years in prison
Appeals case of Nasser Hamad delayed by attorney, transcripts
The initial filing in the appeal of Nassar Hamad, 49, who was convicted of killing two young people and wounding three others who came to his home in Howland in 2017, will be delayed.
Chamber says owners of former RG Steel mill want to keep CSX rail line active
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.
SPORTS DIGEST || Speedway to have races on 2 nights this week
After another rainout, Sharon Speedway is set for two upcoming big nights of racing.
Huge Trumbull waterline project about to begin
As early as Monday, two companies can begin to install $8.7 million worth of water mains in areas of Braceville, Southington and Farmington townships.
Klose to return for concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Singer-songwriter Jann Klose will return to the area July 7 for a
The Clarks return with a new album
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Clarks take a turn into Americana on their new album,
Ribs-N-Rock Festival at Southern Park Mall
Stoking a tradition that has been smoldering for years, the inaugural Ribs-N-Rock Festival will take place tonight through Saturday at the Southern Park Mall parking lot.
Youngstown among 17 nationwide selected to get a HUD designation
The program offers HUD-assisted families services to help them become more self-sufficient.
Struthers council grants tax abatement for Castlo property
The ordinance also established a tax increment financing area at the industrial park site.
METRO DIGEST || No injuries in fire
Fire crews put out a small fire about 10:35 p.m. Tuesday at a vacant 1013 Ridge Ave. home.
METRO DIGEST || More interested in Niles mayor post
Niles Councilman Barry Profato, who ran for Niles mayor as a write-in and lost to Thomas Scarnecchia in the general election in 2015, has formally entered the race for Niles mayor.
City’s 222nd year celebrated at 3rd Happy Birthday Youngstown event
Traci Manning, curator of education at Tyler Mahoning Valley Historical Center, speaks to a group of people learning about the new self-guided walking tour signs in downtown Youngstown. Earlier Wednesday evening, the group celebrated the 222nd anniversary of Youngstown’s founding with a celebration at the Tyler Center on West Federal Street.
Man sentenced in stabbing death of mom with Alzheimer’s
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio man convicted in the stabbing death of his mother who had
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Matthew and Danielle Bostian, Youngstown, boy, June 23.
‘World Cup’ – 2018 hosta of the year
By Hugh G. EARNHART OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD The American Hosta Growers
Can old drug help prevent suicide?
Celebrity suicides make headlines. That is largely because the public is shocked that someone who is
Events for the weekend and July 4
A list of events for the weekend and the Fourth of July on Wednesday.
Political landscape shifts with Kennedy’s departure
Trump to get 2nd Supreme Court pick Associated Press NEW YORK Nothing could have shifted the
SCOTUS deals blow to unions Rules states can’t force government workers to pay labor dues
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can’t be
Summer bird feeding?
Summer bird feeding? Yes! While you get to see the beauty of birds closer to your house, you are
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 28
Today is Thursday, June 28, the 179th day of 2018. There are 186 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Serena Williams at No. 25 in post-pregnancy Wimbledon return
The 36-year-old American gave birth to a daughter last September and was off the tour for more than a year
Mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes? They reproduce anywhere there is standing water. So, change the water in birdbaths
Fire blight hits pome fruit trees
Q. My apple tree has an issue. Many leaves are turning brown and dying. I’ve been spraying fruit
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Trucks’ collision causes fire and spills Fireball NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Add
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 7, Blue Jays 6 HOUSTON Alex Bregman’s two-run homer in the ninth
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown school board, 4 p.m., special session, Dr. David Ritchie Legacy Room,
Pens deal Sheary, Hunwick to Sabres
The Penguins traded Sheary and Hunwick in an attempt to clear cap room
Twilight Tour
Twilight Tour When: Friday, 6-7 p.m. What: Take an evening tour of the farm. Farm animals sleep
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Joe Jackson, patriarch of musical Jackson family, dies at 89 NEW YORK Joe Jackson,
Urban trees reduce flooding, heating, cooling costs
By Sara Scudier OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD An amazing 80 percent of Americans
Officer charged in death of black teen
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A white police officer was charged Wednesday with homicide in the
After years of deals, prices of small used cars are on the rise
Associated Press DETROIT For the past five years, compact and subcompact cars such as the
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Rep. Tim Ryan wants Senate to wait to appoint Supreme Court justice while Rep. Bill Johnson wants a quick confirmation
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman wants the president and Congress to work together to find a successor
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa., 724-308-6599 Fri: Randy Velez, 8 p.m. Sat:
BUSINESS DIGEST || Reps. Lepore-Hagan, Ryan criticize SCOTUS ruling
Reps. Lepore-Hagan and Ryan criticize SCOTUS ruling washington Mahoning Valley elected officials
The sounds — and sights — of the Dead Boys at concert
The 40th anniversary tour of the Dead Boys – the trailblazing punk band fronted by the late Stiv
Migrant parents face high hurdles to getting kids back
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas In an unmarked brick building a few blocks from the Mexican
Senate Republicans cave in to payday-lending industry
Editorial: Any way you look at it, the decision by Republican leaders in the Ohio Senate to postpone a vote on
Smartphones roil Supreme Court
Opinion: WASHINGTON Timothy Carpenter’s interest in smartphones has had two unintended consequences. It has
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Sicario: Day of the Soldado (R) An FBI agent calls on mysterious operative
2 more arrested in shooting
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities in Cleveland say another man and another juvenile have
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Pippin,” directed and choreographed by David Jendre. Musical director is Jason
Charlottesville attack suspect charged with hate crimes
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A reputed Hitler admirer accused of plowing a car into a
Trump to Harley-Davidson: ‘We won’t forget’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump warned Harley-Davidson on Wednesday “we won’t
Trump softens China trade stance raising optimism
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump de-escalated a confrontation with China on
WORLD CUP Wednesday’s games
SOUTH KOREA 2, GERMANY 0 Germany eliminated in stoppage time KAZAN, Russia Germany is out of
Beavers rally, tie College World Series
Oregon State’s Trevor Larnach hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the top of the ninth
House votes against bill backed by president
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-led House resoundingly rejected a far-ranging
Wage theft on the rise
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords The health of our American economy ultimately rests on a single,
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