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Vigil planned as Capital Gazette keeps promise to publish
Vigil, services planned to honor shooting victims
Gunman kills 5 at Maryland newspaper in targeted attack
Police officers walk at the scene after multiple people were shot at a newspaper’s office building in Annapolis, Md., on Thursday. A single shooter killed ...
Stories published June 29, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
This month Valley's 7th-wettest on record
It was a soggy June, the seventh-wettest on record for the Mahoning Valley – and we’re finishing the month and starting July with a heat wave.
Y'town fire stations to rotate closures starting Sunday
With fire-department overtime spiraling out of control, the fire chief decided, beginning Sunday, to start closing stations on a rotating basis for two-week periods to rein in spending.
Closed-after-dark signs going up Monday at Boardman school sites
Closed-after-dark signs going up Monday at Boardman school sites
2 jailed after probation officer's purse stolen
A “career criminal” caught on surveillance video stealing the purse from a probation officer’s office in Warren Municipal Court Monday remains in the Trumbull County jail after being arraigned in that same court Friday.
Manningham tax suit resolved by undisclosed settlement
The civil suit against former NFL receiver and Warren native Mario Manningham by the collections company for the Warren Income Tax Department has been resolved through a settlement.
Toledo suit claims traffic camera penalties unconstitutional
Toledo suit claims traffic camera penalties unconstitutional
Marijuana grow site gets Ohio approval to begin planting
Marijuana grow site gets Ohio approval to begin planting
Puerto Rico faces austerity measures amid budget wrangling
Puerto Rico faces austerity measures amid budget wrangling
Jurors slap pork giant Smithfield with $25M for nuisances
Jurors slap pork giant Smithfield with $25M for nuisances
Republicans propose using sales tax money for new tax cuts
Republicans propose using sales tax money for new tax cuts
Trump pledges July 9 announcement on Supreme Court nominee
Trump pledges July 9 announcement on Supreme Court nominee
Suit alleges Pa. amusement park racially profiled black patron
Suit alleges Pa. amusement park racially profiled black patron
Larry Nassar, ex-trainer charged with sex assault in Texas
Larry Nassar, ex-trainer charged with sex assault in Texas
Witness: Man shot by Oregon police tried to stop fight
Witness: Man shot by Oregon police tried to stop fight
Death of Pa. baby who fell from window ruled an accident
Death of Pa. baby who fell from window ruled an accident
Concern over using US military to help border enforcement
Concern over using US military to help border enforcement
Agency to fund $8M in safety grants for Ohio schools, police
Agency to fund $8M in safety grants for Ohio schools, police
Salem school board has emergency meeting at 3 p.m. today
Salem school board has emergency meeting at 3 p.m. today
Fine may force closure of Ohio city’s last abortion clinic
Fine may force closure of Ohio city’s last abortion clinic
Heat warnings cause Ohio towns to cancel fireworks shows
Heat warnings cause Ohio towns to cancel fireworks shows
UPDATE | Police: Newspaper gunman planned deadly attack carefully
Police: Newspaper gunman planned deadly attack carefully
Professionalism of slain newspaper employees recalled
Four journalists and a sales assistant were killed Thursday in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper. Authorities said the gunman entered the Capital Gazette in Annapolis and "looked for his victims." The employees killed were Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith and Wendi Winters, police said.
Vigil planned as Capital Gazette keeps promise to publish
Vigil, services planned to honor shooting victims
CHS soccer players instruct youth at annual camp
The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual Soccer Kids Camp for Canfield Soccer Club Recreational League players June 11-15.
Suspect in Maryland newspaper rampage charged with murder
Suspect in Maryland newspaper rampage charged with murder
Youngstown Foundation awards more than $1.5M in grants
Youngstown Foundation awards more than $1.5M in grants
Columbus appellate court keeps 'Youngstown Plan' in effect
HB 70 will stay in effect for the city schools after a recent court ruling.
Youngstown fire chief proposes long-term revenue plan, but none go into effect this year
Council's finance committee will discuss the department funding shortfall at a meeting today.
METRO DIGEST || Man survives jump from city bridge
Man survives jump from city bridge YOUNGSTOWN A man survived a leap from the Spring Common
Some straight talk: TST founder honored during dinner, program
Mary Duke, cofounder of Teen Straight Talk with her late husband, Roland Duke, stands with her son, Dr. Doran Duke, at Teen Straight Talk’s 30th anniversary celebration Thursday at Avalon Inn and Resort in Howland.
Oviedo pitches Scrappers to win over West Virginia
The righthander pitched six innings of two-hit baseball in the Scrappers’ 5-2 win over the Black Bears on Thursday.
Author of acclaimed book on America's opioid epidemic speaks to Valley professionals
“It seems to me heroin is the final expression of values we have fostered in this country for 35 years,” Quinones said.
SPORTS DIGEST || Aldridge to play for Summer Jazz
Former LaBrae and Davidson forward Peyton Aldridge will play for the Utah Jazz to start this week’s NBA’s Summer League.
BUSINESS DIGEST || 18 graduate from incubator program
18 graduate from incubator program YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator’s Women in
Fighting for the Friars/Saturday’s pairings
‘FIGHTING FOR THE FRIARS’ BOXING SHOW Fight card 95 pounds — Joey Nail (Youngstown, South Side
Two casinos reopen in Atlantic City
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. A group guitar smashing and a more sedate ribbon cutting
NBA greats go geriatric in formulaic ‘Uncle Drew’ A routine game
‘Uncle Drew’ Grade: 2 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for suggestive material, language and brief
‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ sequel is bleak and brutal
‘Day of the Soldado’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: R for strong violence, bloody
Speaker series unveils its lineup
Staff report LIBERTY The William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society has announced the Memories
FOURTH OF JULY | Events
A list of events for the weekend and the Fourth of July on Wednesday. MAHONING Austintown:
Cleveland man indicted on rape charges
Police charge Jeffrey Palmer, 34, with raping a preteen girl in Boardman.
Newspaper staff reports through grief after colleagues slain
The grieving and the reporting sort of jumbled together for staffers at The Capital Gazette on Thursday night, but they were determined to put out the next day’s edition.
Gunman kills 5 at Maryland newspaper in targeted attack
Police officers walk at the scene after multiple people were shot at a newspaper’s office building in Annapolis, Md., on Thursday. A single shooter killed five people Thursday and wounded others at The Capital Gazette newspaper building, and police said a suspect is in custody.
Hilltop crowns Blumetti spelling champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twelve Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students had
Children spend the day at Mill Creek MetroParks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks organized events at multiple locations
Frank Gallo Band plays Austintown park
On June 19, the Frank Gallo Band played a concert in Austintown park as part of the annual series.
Jefferses will celebrate 60th anniversary
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. Merle Jeffers will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary June 7
Poland Community Briefs
Library takes requests for proposals for operation of caf in Poland library The Public Library
Dobbins students and staff spend memorable last day together
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary students celebrated the last day of school
Austintown Community Church Preschool Childcare Center announces new director
A change in leadership is being announced at Austintown Community Church (A.C.C.) Preschool
Whitfield-Sarich nuptials planned for midsummer
BOARDMAN Veronica Whitfield and Andrew Sarich, both of Boardman, are engaged and plan to be
Local high school students put on the Tales of King Arthur
On June 18, local high school students put on their first production of “The Tales of King Arthur” at the Austintown library.
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Madison Amato Summer Bailing Lily Baird Emma Battaglia
Fifth- and sixth-grade bands play music from around the world
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The fifth- and sixth-grade band students of Austintown’s
Canfield Community Briefs
Women’s spirituality series: journaling 3 Join Ursuline Sister of Youngstown Eileen Kernan to
Children spend the day at Mill Creek MetroParks
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks organized events at multiple locations
BFD hosts open house for new station
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman Fire Department and Boardman’s Trustee Board
Boardman Center Intermediate School Honor Roll: Fourth Grading Period
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Lillian Andrews Abd-Alrahman Arida Cassie Austin Matthew
Austintown Community Briefs
Pasta dinner fundraiser to be July 8 The Knights of Columbus #3930 from Immaculate Heart of Mary
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
Learning to read with Roxie
Roxie the therapy dog came to Poland library June 19 to help children learn to read more confidently.
Students have fun day near the end of the school year
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com St. Christine School had their annual field day on May 25 for
Boardman elementary students sing patriotic songs
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman’s West Boulevard and Stadium Drive elementary
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Sun and warmer days are here. Summer athletics have arrived and
CHC fourth-graders celebrate America
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-graders, under the
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School Honor Roll: Fourth Grading Period
Seventh Grade High Honor Roll Bierlair, William Bukovac, Jonah Burton, Lanny Cagnina,
Miss Brindle, Mr. Hadzigeorge plan nuptials
BOARDMAN Charles Brindle of Boardman is announcing the engagement of his daughter, Megan Brindle
Boardman WHMHS announces Memories of a Lifetime program calendar
The Boardman William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society has announced the Memories of A Lifetime
Elementary school has a busy end to their week
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary had a busy day on May 11 with a
Boardman Community Briefs
Westminster Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastor Westminster Presbyterian Church, located in
Families buy discounted children’s goods at park
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted their 15th annual Baby Bargain Boutique
Patrons paint planters at library program
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library invited locals to their meeting room
Erica Dodge and Malcolm Ford to marry in July
Erica Dodge and Malcolm Ford, both of Philadelphia, Pa., along with their parents, are announcing
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 46.380.63 Aqua America, .20 35.23
Send messages of support for Camp Ravenna project
Editorial: After five long years of detailed study and analysis, the federal government stands poised to
High Court a slurring mess
Opinion: By Peter Certo OtherWords The Supreme Court is a real piece of work. Over the last few days it’s
Grant will help museum fight Appalachia stigma
Associated Press MASSILLON An Ohio art and history museum is preparing to use a new national
League suspends Buccaneers’ Winston for three games
QB accused of assaulting Uber driver will miss Steelers game
Trump hails economy at factory site
Associated Press MT. PLEASANT, Wis. President Donald Trump highlighted his economic policies
Freshman throws two-hitter to win College World Series
Oregon State tops Arkansas to win program’s third title
WORLD CUP Thursday
Japan advances on fewer yellow cards VOLGOGRAD, Russia Japan advanced to the knockout round at
Runners, to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
JULY Wednesday — Stars and Stripes 5K Run registration begins at 7 a.m. at Richard Lombardo
Small Confederate monument displayed on private land
Small Confederate monument displayed on private land FRANKLIN A small monument honoring
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 69 in the
Brazilian boy, 9, and mother reunited after judge’s order
Associated Press CHICAGO A Brazilian mother and 9-year-old son separated at the U.S.-Mexico
School plans to beef up security
Associated Press HAMILTON An Ohio school district says it’s stepping up security just days after
FBI, Justice leaders grilled by lawmakers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans accused top federal law-enforcement officials Thursday
House backs $675B bill for Pentagon
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House on Thursday approved a $675 billion spending bill for the
Paper’s staff reports through grief
Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. The grieving and the reporting sort of jumbled together for
Prosecutors aren’t ready to let Yavorcik walk in Oakhill case
Opinion: In an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court, prosecutors contend Martin Yavorcik didn’t need to commit a
Fed OKs raise in dividends for 32 of 35 biggest banks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve has given the OK to 32 of the 35 biggest banks
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet July 10 at the Georgeanne Parker Pavilion in
Independence Day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days on the
THURSDAY ON THE LINKS | More professional golf results
WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP KILDEER, ILL. South Korea’s Sung Hyun Park shot a bogey-free 6-under
Firm donated to lawmaker it was hired to investigate
Associated Press COLUMBUS A law firm that cleared one of Ohio’s most powerful state lawmakers of
Ruling hits teachers unions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Teachers unions are hoping that recent grass-roots protests over pay
Around the Horn | Thursday’s MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 2, White Sox 1 13 innings CHICAGO Max Kepler drew a two-out walk with
Trump, Putin to meet next month
Summit will take place after gathering of NATO allies Associated Press WASHINGTON President
Next big thing: faster delivery
Associated Press NEW YORK Waiting is so yesterday. Shoppers increasingly want their orders to
Heritage Center to host series
Heritage Center to host series WARREN The July installment of the 2018 Sunday Speaker Series
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH ND mayor re-elected with all 3 of town’s votes RUSO, N.D. The man believed to be
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jadea Levels, Niles, girl, June 27. Victoria Murray and
MAHONING, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles C. Burchfield IV, 50, of 210 S. Maryland
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 29
Today is Friday, June 29, the 180th day of 2018. There are 185 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit St.,
Scout builds gaga pit for Stadium Drive Elementary
A current Boy Scout from South Range built a gaga ball pit for the students at Stadium Drive Elementary over the course of a few weekends for his Eagle Scout project.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque du Soleil “Crystal,” 7:30 p.m.: The first Cirque show on ice
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