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Stories published August 5, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Chief Finley says fire department has ‘given enough’
Finley takes stand against cuts to fire department
School board revisits, still approves of renewal levy
School board revisits, still approves of renewal levy
Democrats want Trump to take action on gun laws
Area Democrats call on the president to take action on strengthening gun laws
Welfare changes may leave Ohioans without food benefits
Changes proposed by the Trump administration could knock 3.1 million Americans off of food stamps
Liberty names police dog after Justin Leo
Police dog Leo signed his oath to serve and protect with a paw print
Obama: Americans must not let racist views become normalized
Obama: Americans must not let racist views become normalized
Putin urges arms talks with US after nuclear pact demise
Putin urges arms talks with US after nuclear pact demise
Open house Tuesday for Small Wonders center in Salem
Open house Tuesday for Small Wonders center in Salem
Judge sentences man who sent pipe bombs to Dems to 20 years
Judge sentences man who sent pipe bombs to Dems to 20 years
Death of fisherman in Pa. struck by train ruled accidental
Death of fisherman in Pa. struck by train ruled accidental
Sporadic outages at 8chan and a new host after mass shooting
Sporadic outages at 8chan and a new host after mass shooting
Newspaper chain GateHouse buying Gannett, USA Today owner
Newspaper chain GateHouse buying Gannett, USA Today owner
4 sue to block California tax return law aimed at Trump
4 sue to block California tax return law aimed at Trump
Pittsburgh mayor says he’s boosted security after threats
Pittsburgh mayor says he’s boosted security after threats
Stocks around the world slide as trade war worsens
Stocks around the world slide as trade war worsens
Greatest Golfer signup deadlines this week
The 2019 Greatest Week in the Valley presented by Covelli Enterprises is pounding down on us.
Puerto Ricans await court decision on potential new governor
Puerto Ricans await court decision on potential new governor
Beatitude House gets $150K grant for child-wellness program
Beatitude House gets $150K for child-wellness program
Youngstown man gets 25 years in October 2017 shooting death
Youngstown man gets 25 years in October 2017 shooting death
MASS SHOOTINGS | Dayton gunman's ex-classmates decry missed chances to stop him
Dayton gunman's ex-classmates decry missed chances to stop him
FEMA announces nationwide Emergency Alert System test Wednesday
FEMA announces nationwide Emergency Alert System test Wednesday
Employer pleads guilty after worker on roof falls to death
Employer pleads guilty after worker on roof falls to death
Exhibit highlights role of Ohio presidents, state in US life
Exhibit highlights role of Ohio presidents, state in US life
Ohio mom accused of killing 3 sons set for trial in January
Ohio mom accused of killing 3 sons set for trial in January
Ohio House to reimburse commuting members for hotel stays
Ohio House to reimburse commuting members for hotel stays
MASS SHOOTINGS | El Paso death toll now 22
El Paso victim dies, raising death toll to 21
Poland Village Council has special meeting Tuesday
Poland Village Council has special meeting Tuesday
Mill Creek Park hosts dragonfly hunt
The Mill Creek Metro Park hosted a Dragonfly Hunt event out of the Ford Nature Center the first week of July.
MCCTC hosts ground breaking ceremony for new fire tower training facility
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center hosted a ground breaking ceremony for a new fire tower training facility on the campus on July 9.
Mahoning Valley Ulster Project connects American and Irish students
The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project connects local teenagers with students from Northern Ireland.
Teenagers show off talents at Poland Sunrise
Members of the Mahoning Valley Ulster Project performed a talent show for residents of Poland Sunrise on July 17.
Green Team visits the Poland library
The Green Team visited the Poland library on July 16.
Sentencing set for today in October 2017 shooting death
Sentencing set for today in October 2017 shooting death
Canfield library hosts craft night
The Canfield library invited adults and teens to create their own rainbow wall hanging on June 24.
Jury selection underway in 2018 Youngstown murder case
Jury selection underway in 2018 Youngstown murder case
Mill Creek Park hosts dragonfly hunt
The Mill Creek Metro Park hosted a Dragonfly Hunt event out of the Ford Nature Center the first week of July.
Canfield library hosts silly science show
The Canfield library hosted the Hillbilly Silly Science show on July 12.
Mahoning Valley Ulster Project connects American and Irish students
The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project connects local teenagers with students from Northern Ireland.
Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, but reneged in past
Trump says he wants stronger gun checks, but reneged in past
Canfield Scout Troop 9025 goes to Washington
Seven members of Scout Troop 9025 traveled to Washington, D.C. the weekend of June 21 to experience the city’s monuments and historical significance.
Canfield library gets crafty
The Canfield library invited adults and teens to create their own hand-sewn felt pouch to keep their phones and tablets safe and sound on July 24.
Library hosts performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”
The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids First Theatre Initiative performed “Rumpelstiltskin” for community members at the Boardman library.
Mill Creek Park hosts dragonfly hunt
The Mill Creek Metro Park hosted a Dragonfly Hunt event out of the Ford Nature Center the first week of July.
Carmella’s Cafe hosts fundraiser for Boardman track star
On July 14, Carmella’s Cafe in Boardman hosted a fundraiser for BHS junior Micah Beckwith.
Library hosts monthly book club
The Boardman library hosted the monthly Chapter Chat book club on July 8.
Mahoning Valley Ulster Project connects American and Irish students
The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project connects local teenagers with students from Northern Ireland.
Tim Ryan supporting Dayton, takes break from campaign trail
Tim Ryan takes a break from presidential campaign trail
Austintown hosts Toy Box Takeover event
The Austintown library celebrated the release of the new “Toy Story” movie with a Toy Box Takeover event on June 20.
Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture
The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture on local coyotes on June 20.
Playhouse sets auditions for ‘Art’ tonight and Tuesday
Playhouse sets auditions for ‘Art’ tonight and Tuesday
Mill Creek Park hosts Family Fun Friday
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Family Fun Fridays event on June 21.
Busters Brigade donates chip scanners
The Busters Brigade partnered with local law enforcement to reconnect lost dogs with their owners.
Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park summer camp
Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers Summer Camp for students ages 10-12.
Austintown Quaker Steak and Lube hosts ceremony dedicated to fallen veterans
Quaker Steak and Lube in Austintown hosted a dedication ceremony on July 23.
Ohio shooter kept hit list, rape list, classmates say
Ohio shooter kept hit list, rape list, classmates say
BLOODBATH AFTERMATH: Reps of Valley call for quick action on guns
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rep. Tim Ryan is calling on Congress to
Car show visitors go the distance to help girl with rare disorder
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Jade Foley expressed her gratitude for the generosity
Swift police action in Dayton limited attack to 30 seconds
By DAN SEWELL, JOHN MINCHILLO and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press DAYTON A masked gunman in body
Ivanka Trump, Carson postpone planned visit to Youngstown
Ivanka Trump, Carson postpone planned visit to Youngstown WASHINGTON In the aftermath of mass
New Warren history book brings back memories of Warren’s shopping and industrial glory
New Warren history book brings back memories of Warren’s shopping and industrial glory
How do we control rage that fuels mass shootings?
Editorial: Chicago Tribune: A murderous madness broke out in America this weekend, extending from El Paso,
Fire risks spread to wet US Northwest
Associated Press ISSAQUAH, Wash. Nestled in the foothills of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, the
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 5
Today is Monday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2019. There are 148 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Youngstown Police
Youngstown Police Total calls answered 201689,185 2017 66,953 2018 72,934 Calls By Beat
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting, 5 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive.
40 rescued migrants brought to Malta
Associated Press MILAN Forty migrants rescued off the coast of Libya were successfully
Nighthawks hosting tryouts for 2019-20
Nighthawks hosting tryouts for 2019-20 Youngstown The Youngstown Nighthawk, the city’s semi-pro
Shooting in Texas to be treated as domestic terrorism
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas The shooting that killed 20 people at a crowded El Paso
Yankees shut out Scrappers for sweep
Carlos Vargas has best outing of the season, but it still ended in a loss
Japan’s Shibuno takes Women’s British Open
The 20-year-old won her first LPGA major in her first event outside of Japan
Sen. Mitch McConnell trips, breaks shoulder
Sen. Mitch McConnell trips, breaks shoulder LOUISVILLE, Ky. A spokesman for Mitch McConnell says
Report: Iran seizes tanker carrying ‘smuggled fuel’
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iranian forces seized a ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of
Trump: ‘Hate has no place in our country’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is denouncing two mass shootings in Ohio and
Hoverboard inventor crosses English Channel
Associated Press ST. MARGARET’S BAY, England Is it a bird? A plane? No, it’s a French inventor
Protests push Hong Kong to ‘dangerous situation’
Associated Press HONG KONG Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says recent protests have pushed the city
Judge to the Washington Post: Don’t try too hard to get it right
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Recently, U.S. District Court Judge William O.
US must never strike first
Opinion: By Olivia Alperstein OtherWords Seventy-four years ago this August, the U.S. dropped nuclear
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