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Stories published August 15, 2019
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'Beyond ridiculous and unacceptable,' speaker says at vigil tonight
After the Feb. 14, 2018, mass shooting at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., Kira Walker organized a school walkout to show solidarity with those affected by the tragedy and demand that gun violence be addressed.
County won't restore Kinsman Lake, engineer tells residents
A prepared list of questions Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith answered Thursday night at an overflow meeting at the Kinsman Township Hall included one asking “What is the plan to restore our way of life as it was?”
S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea
S. Korea says N. Korea has fired more projectiles into sea
Overflow crowd packs Kinsman hall on flooding assistance
Overflow crowd packs Kinsman hall on flooding assistance
Opinion: Trumbull cannot use its funds for Kinsman causeway restoration
Opinion: Trumbull cannot use its funds for Kinsman causeway restoration
Hickenlooper ends White House bid, mulls Senate run in 2020
Hickenlooper ends White House bid, mulls Senate run in 2020
Sister: Earnhardt Jr. 'safe' after plane crash in Tennessee
Sister: Earnhardt Jr. 'safe' after plane crash in Tennessee
Mayor, fire chief, union still unsettled on radio issue
Mayor, fire chief, union still unsettled on radio issue
Gov. DeWine slates 6-day trade mission to Japan for September
Gov. DeWine slates 6-day trade mission to Japan for September
Ohio committee rejects medical marijuana for anxiety, autism
Ohio committee rejects medical marijuana for anxiety, autism
US makes new push for graphic warning labels on cigarettes
US makes new push for graphic warning labels on cigarettes
Legal opinion says Trumbull cannot use its funds for causeway restoration
Legal opinion says Trumbull cannot use its funds for causeway restoration
Liberty man says door forced open, items taken include machete
Liberty man says door forced open, items taken include machete
Man shot in leg won't cooperate with Youngstown police
Man shot in leg won't cooperate with Youngstown police
UPDATE | Daniels pleads guilty to reckless homicide in Niles woman's death
Daniels pleads guilty to reckless homicide in Niles woman's death
US retail sales rise strongly in sign of consumer optimism
US retail sales rise strongly in sign of consumer optimism
Woman says she lost $1,885 when Boardman store closed
Woman says she lost $1,885 when Boardman store closed
US industrial output fell 0.2% in July as factories struggle
US industrial output fell 0.2% in July as factories struggle
Greatest lineup for tonight's HBK Shootout at Tippe
The HBK Shootout at Tippecanoe Country Club starts tonight at 6 p.m.
US stocks steady after plunge; caution remains
US stocks steady after plunge, but caution still reigns
GOP’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling 'Trumpgret’
Trump’s New Hampshire struggle: Voters feeling 'Trumpgret’
Covelli Enterprises' 2019 Greatest Week in the Valley
This is the Greatest Week in the Valley — a host of fun-filled events around the Valley that marks a triumphant end to summer.
Ohio gunman’s parents apologize for 'insensitive’ obituary
Ohio gunman’s parents apologize for ’insensitive’ obituary
Local lawyer Ingram will represent teen Olsen in fed case
Local lawyer Ingram will represent teen Olsen in fed case
Saturday Tee Times — 2019 Farmers National Greatest Golfer
Round 2 of the Farmers National Bank 54-hole stroke play tourney Play at 5 courses Saturday
Closure of Lordstown plant possible factor in YSU enrollment decrease
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel delivers his annual State of the University address Wednesday morning in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.
Dow Jones plummets 800 points after bonds flash recession warning
Gregory Rowe works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in this July 30 file photo. An economic alarm bell is sounding in the U.S. and sending warnings of a potential recession.
Playhouse presents play about 1919 steel strike
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will present “Father K” in conjunction with the
Daryl Hall, John Oates tour brings the soul, the singles
IF YOU GO What: Daryl Hall and John Oates When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Covelli Centre
Prices to rent the new Youngstown amphitheater and community alley were discussed
Community alley and Wean Park won’t be available for rent until next spring
POLAND Residents air concerns over public basketball court
By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com POLAND What township resident Alec Catsoules called “a
Reservist sentenced for February chase
Jalazia Green must serve six months in jail and go to drug treatment.
Brookfield football team returns 19 starters
Coach Randy Clark is cautiously optimistic about the Warriors.
Woman faces court dates after threatening judge and family
A Chicago woman accused of threatening a Mahoning County area court judge is set to stand trial in county common pleas court.
Smiles and prizes: Warren kids appear ready to return to school
Smiles and prizes: Warren kids appear ready to return to school
The Ohio Players in concert at amp
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Funk-R&B icons The Ohio Players will perform at the Youngstown
YSU senior Braswell contributed to 2016 FCS playoff run
Youngstown State wide receiver Jeremiah Braswell catches a flea-flicker pass from Nathan Mays as Melvin Jackson (23) defends during Wednesday’s practice at Stambaugh Stadium.
Japanese students immerse themselves in Western culture
Sharlene Piper of Boardman, left, her 12-year-old son, Tyler, center, and Japanese exchange student Daiki Kato, 13, use smartphone translation apps to communicate while Daiki is hosted by the Piper family as part of the annual 4-H LABO exchange-student program.
“Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS): In the series finale, Holmes and Watson receive word of
“Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS): In the series finale, Holmes and Watson receive word of their old enemy
Devers does damage in Indians loss
Rafael Devers gets a hit in eight straight at-bats and homers in Boston win
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “A Grand Night for Singing,” revue by Rodgers and Hammerstein. Directed by Pat
Salem Community Theatre presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre will present the musical “Singin’ in the Rain” for
Lisbon woods provide perfect setting for film
“Them That Follow” really defied the odds. The film, which was shot mostly in the woods and a few
Hunt Valve contract
Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Waeco Valve,
NIGHTLIFE
Avalon, 17 W. Federal St., Youngstown Sat: RDNA, 7 p.m. BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St.,
Shooter’s friend who bought body armor will remain in jail
Associated Press DAYTON A longtime friend of the Dayton shooter’s who authorities say bought him
Harbaugh denies blocking transfer
Cincinatti coach Luke Fickell claims Jim Harbaugh blocked transfer’s waiver
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
State lawmakers must aid women who are sex slaves
Editorial: Last week, we published an op-ed column written by Ohio Attorney General David Yost that made a
Social impact of race is huge
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords When I teach about race in sociology classes, I often begin by
GREATEST GOLFEr of the valley | Friday tee times
Mill Creek North Course Morning: Men’s Open, Ladies, 10-12, 13-15 Afternoon: Men’s 10-12, 16-20
FORD FIESTAS, FOCUSES Warranty transmission extended for 560K cars
Associated Press DETROIT Ford is extending the warranties on about 560,000 small cars in the
Prep Roundup Results from Wednesday’s high school events
GIRLS TENNIS Cardinal Mooney 4, Warren Harding 1 SINGLES — Marissa Landers (CM) def. Michelle
Browns hope to have OBJ back against Colts today
Indy CB Rock Ya-Sin didn’t go one-on-one with either of the Browns’ projected starting receivers — Odell Beckham Jr. or Jarvis Landry.
METRO DIGEST || Federal threat case
Federal threat case YOUNGSTOWN Local defense attorney J. Gerald Ingram has entered an appearance
MIAMI DOLPHINS
MIAMI DOLPHINS WR Stills, owner Ross will agree to disagree TAMPA, Fla. Miami Dolphins
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
Michigan hopes to challenge OSU in East
The power structure in the Big Ten could be in for a shakeup.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,17.50‚àí1.60 Aqua America, 2.17
Dems have begun campaign of shaming all Trump supporters
Opinion: By KATHLEEN PARKER Washington Post WASHINGTON One of the everlasting social forces in