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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kevin Smith lectures packed crowd
Many Mahoning Valley residents are probably tired of the incessant rain the area has received, but hundreds of people found themselves laughing about it, thanks to Kevin P. Smith.
Elderberries are delicious, contain important nutrients
As I travel our local two-lane roads this time of year, I notice large, creamy white heads of flowers on tall vigorous shrubs growing along the ditches and roadside.
Fresh marketplace is Saturday in New Wilmington, Pa.
Fresh marketplace is Saturday in New Wilmington, Pa.
Earth, Wind & Fire lights up amphitheater
The legendary R&B, pop-funk group Earth, Wind & Fire had people dancing and singing as they played their greatest hits at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre.
Filmmaker, actor, director shares anecdotes at Stambaugh Auditorium
Filmmaker, actor, director shares anecdotes at Stambaugh Auditorium
Alabama officer who once arrested the Allman Brothers dies
Alabama officer who once arrested the Allman Brothers dies
Pittsburgh Penguins sign coach Mike Sullivan to 4-year extension
Pittsburgh Penguins sign coach Mike Sullivan to 4-year extension
Southside Summer Experience event is Saturday afternoon
Southside Summer Experience event is Saturday afternoon
Explosion causes partial collapse of dorm at University of Nev.
Explosion causes partial collapse of dorm at University of Nev.
15-year-old Coco Gauff still unfazed, unbeaten at Wimbledon
15-year-old Coco Gauff still unfazed, unbeaten at Wimbledon
Police on scene of fatal accident at Mill Creek Park
Police on scene of fatal accident at Mill Creek Park
Coroner rules Michigan man's death at truck stop accidental
Coroner rules Michigan man's death at truck stop accidental
Trump weighs executive order to add census citizenship query
Trump weighs executive order to add census citizenship query
Indiana city headed by Buttigieg weighs more police cameras
Indiana city headed by Buttigieg weighs more police cameras
Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment
Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment
Man faces charges after shots fired at outdoor party
Man faces charges after shots fired at outdoor party
There are more bald eagles in Pa. than commission can count
Agency: There are more bald eagles than commission can count
Gunfire ignites fireworks in family car, injuring children
Gunfire ignites fireworks in family car, injuring children
Former Guard commander says Iran should seize UK oil tanker
Former Guard commander says Iran should seize UK oil tanker
CALIFORNIA QUAKING | Aftershocks following Fourth of July earthquake
CALIFORNIA QUAKING | Aftershocks following Fourth of July earthquake
Bahamas police were told billionaire Cline was on helicopter
Bahamas police were told billionaire Cline was on helicopter
US stocks fall as hiring pickup dims hopes for a rate cut
US stocks fall as hiring pickup dims hopes for a rate cut
WKBN, WYFX go dark on DirecTV in contract dispute
WKBN, WYFX go dark for DirecTV viewers because of contract dispute
2 Youngstown men face gun, drug charges after Hanley Avenue bust
2 Youngstown men face gun, drug charges after Hanley Avenue bust
Biden says having a female vice president would be 'great’
Biden says having a female vice president would be 'great’
US adds solid 224,000 jobs; Fed rate cut may be less certain
US adds solid 224,000 jobs; Fed rate cut may be less certain
Large A'town 4th of July parade fires up spectators
Large A'town 4th of July parade fires up spectators
Campbell brings back weekend summer festival after decade-long hiatus
The Campbell SummerFest will run from Friday afternoon until Sunday night.
Poland Twp. road paving begins Monday
The project with start with roads north of state Route 616 and move down toward Western Reserve Road.
Boardman clinic caused man’s overdose on 90-day morphine supply, suit alleges
A Boardman pain clinic accidentally injected a 90-day supply of morphine into a Leetonia man’s gut, according to a civil suit
‘Stay true to our cause,’ Trump urges at Salute to America
Associated Press WASHINGTON PPresident Donald Trump celebrated “the greatest political journey
METRO DIGEST: Boy dies in ATV accident; Seafood restaurant coming to Boardman
ATV accident kills boy, 9, in Goshen GOSHEN A 9-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Wednesday
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
SANDLOTS ROUNDUP From Bob Cene Park
Class B Astro Falcons 9, Avalanche 6 The Astro Falcons won despite committing five errors.
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 5
Today is Friday, July 5, the 186th day of 2019. There are 179 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Misery loves company at home
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Why do I want more Americans to buy homes? Because misery loves
TCM ready to party like it’s 1939
tonight’s 1939 lineup 8 p.m.: “The Wizard of Oz” 10 p.m.: “1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year”
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Hot Rod Super Nationals, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Muscle cars, hot rods,
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. July 18 at Denny’s in
Riding 20-year success wave of nautical nonsense
BY MICHELLE WILSON Gracenote There are many notable cartoon characters in TV’s history, but none
Youngstown council members put parking meter issue on slow track
Opinion: While Youngstown City Council can sometimes take too long to deliberate controversial issues, its
HBO film explores texting suicide case
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press BOSTON Michelle Carter sent her suicidal boyfriend
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
STATS | MINOR LEAGUE AND SANDLOT BASEBALL
CLASS A New York-Penn League STANDINGS McNamara Division WLPct.GB Staten Island
SPORTS digest
Dolphins’ Norton loses arm in accident MIAMI Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton
Demand for tickets overwhelms Tokyo Olympic organizers
A second lottery is unlikely to provide much relief
Hunt Valve contract
Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union
Biden: Trump’s July 4th spectacle ‘misses the point’
Associated Press MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa Former Vice President Joe Biden says President Donald
MAD magazine will be leaving newsstands after 67-year run
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO MAD, the long-running satirical magazine that influenced everyone
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Thursday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 9, Angels 3 ARLINGTON,
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield Township, neighborhood meeting, 10 a.m., corner of Bedford Road and
Strong quake rattles Calif.
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of
Austintown Intermediate hosts first art show
The first Austintown Intermediate School Art Show took place on May 6. All students from Miss
Births
Births ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Tabitha Anthony and Christopher Clower, Vienna, boy, July 2.
Cities lose speed-camera revenue
Associated Press COLUMBUS A law erasing cities’ profits from operating traffic cameras has
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 5:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: European Tour Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. 6 a.m. (ESPN)
Michigan Rep. Justin Amash quitting Republican Party
Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, the only Republican in
Trump hijacks 4th of July with pretentious display
Editorial: Washington Post: In recent weeks, readers have written letters to The Post recounting their memories
Military vets move from battlefields to farm fields
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS After 12 years in service as an ammo pilot with the Air Force, Lt.
Margaret Matune, Joseph Damore plan winter rite
AUSTINTOWN St. Christine Church in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the Dec. 21
Michelle Caruso | Peter Barrett
canfield The Rev. Terrence J. Hazel heard the exchange of vows between Michelle Catherine Caruso
Canfield library hosts Mad Science event
Canfield library hosted a Mad Science event on June 28.
Poland Community Briefs
Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the
Canfield Community Briefs
Knitting guild to meet on July 9 The Western Reserve Knitting Guild will celebrate its 35th
Boardman students study wildlife at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman students traveled to Mill Creek Park on May 16
West Boulevard Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Third Grade High Honor Roll Natalie Bell Jack Goodyear Isabella Tarr-Marjirsky Isabella
Miss Strembitsky, Mr. Lovell to wed this summer
POLAND Merle and Lucia Lovell of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Christopher
St. Christine’s hosts International Day event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Seventh-grade students at St. Christine’s hosted
Basketball tournament honors Reel
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School teacher Sabrina Eaton
Julie Rice, David Suggs are engaged
POLAND St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Boardman has been chosen as the setting for the wedding
CHS choirs perform Spring Concert
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield High School Choral Department hosted its annual
Mill Creek Park hosts cicadas lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture about
Canfield Swim and Tennis Club swimmers defeat Boardman
Defeating one of their biggest rivals, the swimmers of Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) beat
BHS hosts field day for seniors
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman High School graduating seniors celebrated the
Boardman Community Briefs
Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the
Boardman Center Intermediate School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Amir Alabed Lilly Andrei Angelo Angelilli Hannah Austin Ava
Hilltop rededicated Peace Pole
Hilltop Elementary School hosted a rededication ceremony for its Peace Pole in a assembly on May 16.
Children celebrate Mother’s Day at Michael Kusalaba library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library celebrated Mother’s Day
Stadium Drive Elementary School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Third Grade High Honors Jillian Bennett Kayla Bushling Lia Colla Rachel DunLany Asma
Cardinal Mooney honors retired teacher
Cardinal Mooney High School hosted a retirement luncheon for teachers on June 4.
Mooney honors retired teacher
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School hosted a retirement luncheon
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Schools hire superintendent and treasurer During a regular board meeting on June 25,
Holy Family Youth Ministry volunteers in community
Holy Family Youth Ministry was busy during the Lenten Season again this year. Besides the “Walk
Hilltop hosts Vehicle Career Day
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School hosted its annual PTA-sponsored
Healthy food demonstration offered at Austintown Park
The Austintown Farmers Market is hosting a free nine week healthy food class for community members.
Austintown Elementary celebrates fun day
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School celebrated the end of the
Mooney honors retired teacher
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School hosted a retirement luncheon
Poland library hosts space themed party for teenagers
The Poland library hosted a summer reading event for teenagers on June 25.
Rotary inducts new member
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland Rotary inducted a new member into the group
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