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Handel's at Midlothian temporarily closed
Handel’s ice cream location at Midlothian Boulevard and Market Street is temporarily closed after being robbed Saturday.
New path offers quiet refuge to South Side
Whatever the reasons people may have to make use of a new walking path, they likely will feel a sense of spirituality and connectivity, both of which could supersede the benefits of any exercise or workout regimen, a religious leader contends.
Appeals court hears arguments of man convicted of killing Teddy Foltz
Attorneys argued the constitutionality of Zaryl Bush’s murder trial and the viability of his post-conviction petition Thursday before 7th District Court of Appeals judges.
Canfield city utility bills to go up $15 per quarter
Council members approved a $15 quarterly increase to city utility customers’ bills, to generate more money for stormwater infrastructure upgrades.
Canfield man indicted in attacks on wife, daughter
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a Canfield Township man arrested this past winter in an attack on his wife and daughter.
Pedestrian seriously injured by vehicle at Market and 224
Pedestrian seriously injured by vehicle at Market and 224
Tim Ryan to appear July 30 on debate stage in Detroit
Tim Ryan to appear July 30 on debate stage in Detroit
Illinois man gets life in prison for killing Chinese scholar
Illinois man gets life in prison for killing Chinese scholar
American warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
American warship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz
Trump hits 'send her back' chant, claims he tried to stop it
Trump hits 'send her back' chant, claims he tried to stop it
Man gets prison for threats made to Harvard black event
Man gets prison for threats made to Harvard black event
Jason Kokrak shoots 3-over 74 at The Open Championship
Jason Kokrak shoots 3-over 74 at The Open Championship
Sally Field, 'Sesame Street' to receive Kennedy Center award
Sally Field, 'Sesame Street' to receive Kennedy Center award
Pa. brothers, ages 1 and 3, drown in swimming pool
Pa. brothers, ages 1 and 3, drown in swimming pool
Deemed dangerous, Epstein denied bail in sex abuse case
Deemed dangerous, Epstein denied bail in sex abuse case
Baby born in New Castle convenience store restroom has died
Baby born in New Castle convenience store restroom has died
The Open: Ryan Fox birdies 6 of last 7, shoots back-9 29
Ryan Fox birdies 6 of last 7, shoots back-9 29
Ohio Senate OKs financial rescue of nuclear plants in state
Ohio Senate OKs financial rescue of nuclear plants in state
Hollywood celebrities open wallets to Buttigieg's campaign
Hollywood celebrities open wallets to Buttigieg's campaign
Records: Trump discussed quashing stories about affairs
Records: Trump discussed quashing stories about affairs
Gov. DeWine signs next 2-year, $69B Ohio budget, with 25 vetoes
Gov. DeWine signs next 2-year, $69B Ohio budget, with 25 vetoes
House approves $15 minimum wage, Senate prospects are dim
House approves $15 minimum wage, Senate prospects are dim
Teddy's convicted killer argues his rights were denied
Teddy's convicted killer argues his rights were denied

Heat, humidity equal tough days ahead in Valleys
MJ Sanchez, 20 months, of Vienna enjoys his time at the splash pad. A brutal heat wave going across the country will cause temperatures in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys to rise into the 90s .
Amphitheater will roar with fun on movie night
IF YOU GO What: Drive-In Movie Night with the film “Jurassic Park” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
General Assembly doesn’t change the system providing state oversight of Youngstown schools
It approved a moratorium through October 2020 stopping the state from taking over other districts

Aflac ducks go to kids with cancer
Jeray Rojas, a cancer patient at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, receives a My Special Aflac Duck at a hospital visit with his dad, Antonio. American Family Life Assurance Company has partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network to provide ducks to children in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Longtime Struthers sports icon Joe Mogulich calling it quits
After spending 50 years in multiple roles on the local athletics scene, Joe Mogulich is calling it quits.
Young ‘Lion King’ actors had Beyonce-size shoes to fill
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The pressure was on for young actors
Hootie & the Blowfish at Keybank, Blossom
Twenty-five years after “Cracked Rear View” launched their careers, Grammy-winning rock band Hootie & the Blowfish is back.
youngstown Men plead guilty to rape charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two men set for trial this week on charges of rape of a 17-year-old girl
Suit filed in wheelchair fall that left girl injured
A Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities wheelchair-using student was pushed from the back of a bus to the ground, a civil suit claims
Marc Dann speed camera case against Girard moves forward
Trumbull County judge certifies class-action lawsuit against Girard

New schools CEO meets with teachers, students, community
Incoming Youngstown schools CEO Justin Jennings talks with East High School sophomore Hezekiah Walker during a meet-and-greet Wednesday at the school. An estimated 300 attended to meet Jennings, who will take over Aug. 1.
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana
BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: November Loop, 7 p.m. Sat: Andy Joe
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 18
Today is Thursday, July 18, the 199th day of 2019. There are 166 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ohio Belated state budget heads to governor
DeWine can veto provisions of 2-year, $69B spending plan Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio
Wrestling Under the Stars returns Saturday
Staff report NILES Wrestling Under the Stars will return to Eastwood Field at 7:30 p.m.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Howard and Point Five outdoor show Howard and the Point Five Band, led by
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
US heat wave just warming up
Associated Press DETROIT The heat wave that has been roasting much of the U.S. in recent days is
‘El Chapo’ sentenced to life in prison
Associated Press NEW YORK Mexican drug kingpin and escape artist Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was
Tim Dahlberg: Open back in Northern Ireland after end of ‘The Troubles’
Darren Clarke was a teenager working at a bar in his hometown of Dungannon when the call came in.
Apollo 11’s feat continues to dazzle
Opinion: WASHINGTON Thirty months after setting the goal of sending a mission 239,000 miles to the moon,
Police investigate break-ins, vandalism
Police investigate break-ins, vandalism BOARDMAN Police are investigating a spate of car
Canfield implements drug testing policy for athletes
Band members, student drivers also covered by new rules
GM’s Lordstown complex has earned a viable future
Editorial: As General Motors CEO Mary Barra and United Auto Workers President Gary Jones were shaking hands
55,000 children are in jeopardy
Opinion: By Rose Ramirez and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad OtherWords In 1968 – just a week after Martin
SPORTS digest
Gehm ranked No. 3 in Pan-Am games SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA Youngstown State discus thrower Zach Gehm
New This week
New This week The Lion King (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 10:20 a.m., 12:30, 1:20, 3:30, 4:20,
Trumbull commissioners increase hourly rate for defense attorneys
Trumbull commissioners increase hourly rate for defense attorneys
Sanders defends ‘Medicare for All’ proposal after criticism by Biden
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bernie Sanders vigorously defended his signature “Medicare for All”
Sprint prodigy Caleb Ewan gets Tour win finally
A bit more than a year ago, Caleb Ewan was devastated to be left out of the Tour de France.
Push for less nuclear control gains traction
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer mock commando raids to test nuclear power plants’ defenses
Man apparently targeted another business before Cortland armed robbery
Man apparently targeted another business before Cortland armed robbery
Former public defender employee termination rescinded, then she resigns
Former public defender employee termination rescinded, then she resigns
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.15‚àí0.17 Aqua America, 2.11
Dems pan ‘Zuck buck,’ want Facebook to rein in currency plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facebook endured a second day of criticism from Congress over its
Off-duty officer shot in back dies
Associated Press PITTSBURGH An off-duty Pittsburgh police officer critically wounded in a
Asylum ban may further strain immigrant facilities
Associated Press SAN DIEGO A new policy to deny asylum to anyone who shows up on the Mexican
Infant, 3 adults rescued after accidentally being locked in SUV
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. Authorities say an infant and three developmentally disabled

One last look back on Valley arts and entertainment
At the end of every year, I take stock of the Mahoning Valley’s arts and entertainment scene.
McIlroy knows this is not just another British Open
Rory McIlroy is not the only Ulsterman who tees off Thursday in pursuit of a claret jug.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER | Wednesday’s games
Crew 2, Fire 2 BRIDGEVIEW, ILL. Romario Williams scored on a header in the 90th minute, shortly
WNBA | Wednesday’s games
Storm 90, Lynx 79 MINNEAPOLIS Natasha Howard scored a career-high 33 points, Sami Whitcomb made
Overdose deaths appear to be falling
Overdose deaths appear to be falling NEW YORK U.S. overdose deaths last year likely fell for the
Trump ramps up criticism of congresswomen
‘Send her back,’ supporters chant at campaign rally in North Carolina Associated Press
Clevinger matches career-high in Ks in win
Mike Clevinger matched his career high with 12 strikeouts