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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boys, Girls Club annual Bash draws hundreds
Over the summer, Germaine McAlpine was proud to hear youngsters taking personal ownership of the Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown – “this is my club,” he heard them say.
Camp ex-director expected to plead guilty to child-porn charges
The former executive director of Camp Fitch is expected to plead guilty Aug. 12 to child-pornography charges filed in the U.S. Western District Court of Pennsylvania.
Judge to give Motel 6 settlement preliminary nod in suit
Judge to give Motel 6 settlement preliminary nod in suit
In reversal, Trump disavows criticism of chanting crowd
In reversal, Trump disavows criticism of chanting crowd
Sylak, Benson eke out leads in Day 1 of Greatest junior finals
The Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior championships started Friday at Squaw Creek.
Omar and 'the squad' are building strength at home
Omar and 'the squad' are building strength at home
McSally fined $23,000 for 2014 campaign finance violations
McSally fined $23,000 for 2014 campaign finance violations
Besieged Puerto Rico governor goes quiet amid protests
Besieged Puerto Rico governor goes quiet amid protests
NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son
NFL won't suspend Chiefs' Tyreek Hill in case involving son
Judge adds $6.5M for attorneys to jury award in Oberlin suit
Judge adds $6.5M for attorneys to jury award in Oberlin suit
Central Command says US intensifying air patrols near Iran
Central Command says US intensifying air patrols near Iran
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning, Shenango valleys
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Cleveland cops say man kicked out of store returns with explosive
Cleveland cops say man kicked out of store returns with explosive
Trump marks Apollo 11 anniversary by meeting its astronauts
Trump marks Apollo 11 anniversary by meeting its astronauts
2 workers dead after being trapped in Ohio grain silo
2 workers dead after being trapped in Ohio grain silo
Strong quake hits near Greek capital of Athens, 4 hurt
Strong quake hits near Greek capital of Athens, 4 hurt
UPDATE | UK foreign secretary: 2 vessels seized by Iran
UK foreign secretary: 2 vessels seized by Iran
Handel's Court location will reopen, company assures
Handel's Court location will reopen, company assures
Berkeley drops words like 'manpower' in push to be inclusive
Berkeley drops words like 'manpower' in push to be inclusive
Alligator found near Pittsburgh store; 4th found since May
Alligator found near Pittsburgh store; 4th found since May
US expands 'Remain in Mexico' to dangerous part of border
US expands 'Remain in Mexico' to dangerous part of border
Truck driver aids Lordstown cops in solving assault case
Truck driver aids Lordstown cops in solving assault case
Champion barn boasts of Packard automobile history
Champion barn boasts of Packard automobile history
Youngstown man arrested in Boardman Subway robbery
Youngstown man arrested in Boardman Subway robbery
Rained-out Michael Weber concert at Morley gets is rescheduled
Rained-out Michael Weber concert at Morley gets is rescheduled
Boardman boosters say Spartan Stadium approaches finish line
Boardman boosters say Spartan Stadium approaches finish line
HEAT WAVE | Salvation Army in Warren provides cool spot
HEAT WAVE | Salvation Army in Warren provides cool spot
UPDATE | Former exec of YMCA's Camp Fitch will plead to child porn charges
Report: Former exec of YMCA's Camp Fitch charged with possession of child porn
Master plan to ebb Boardman flooding to be drafted
ABC Water and Storm Water District board members from left Michael Dockry, Jason Loree and Keith Rogers answer questions during a meeting Thursday night at Canfield Township hall.
Canfield raises stormwater fees to fund upgrades
City utility customers will pay an additional $15 per quarter, starting on the next billing cycle.
British Open delivers celebration of golf, some rough starts
Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates after getting a birdie on the 16th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, Thursday, July 18, 2019.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
Disney’s latest live-action remake lacks punch of original
Close on the heels of “live-action” remakes of “Aladdin” and “Dumbo” and on the precipice of a reborn “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King” is back, too. The remakes have been a mixed bag offering some combination of modern visual effects, fresh casting and narrative tweaks to catch up more dated material to the times.
Teddy Foltz’s convicted killer: My trial rights were violated
By JUSTIN DENNIS jdennis@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Attorneys argued the constitutionality of Zaryl
Agriculture Hall of Fame Bowman, Crosser to be inducted
Staff report LISBON The Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct the late Harry
Antenna TV viewers must rescan sets soon
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley residents who watch television
Mauthe Bridge accessiblity
By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com POLAND The embattled Poland Municipal Forest Board has
New walking path can be place of solace, refuge, speaker says
The Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry, executive director of the Mahoning Valley Association of Churches, and Ja’siyah Betts, 8, of Youngstown, lead the way as they stroll around the new walking path at Irma Davis Park. The dedication of the path at the South Side park took place Thursday afternoon.
Ohioans get tax cut in new $69 billion budget for state
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS Republican Gov. Mike DeWine approved a 4 percent
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.410.26 Aqua America, 2.09
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown welcomes Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D., at 11:30 a.m.
SPORTS digest
Curbstone to begin luncheons on Sept. 9 BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Curbstone Coaches will resume their
Barnes & Noble to host author event
Barnes & Noble to host author event BOARDMAN Barnes & Noble, 381 Boardman-Poland Road, will host
Ryan’s presidential bid is fizzling
Opinion: The future of U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s presidential campaign looks rather bleak. His final hope to
Pedestrian injured
Pedestrian injured BOARDMAN A man was struck by a car traveling on U.S. Route 224 at 7:25 p.m.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Drive In Movie Night, 7:30 p.m.: Bring a lawn chair or a blanket
Phantoms’ 10th season to open with games on 3 consecutive nights
Home opener will be Sept. 28 against Madison
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Thursday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 6, White Sox 5 KANSAS
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-over 74 in the
Prosecutor: Video release would endanger judges
Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN An Ohio county prosecutor said Thursday releasing security camera
Showdown of progressives set for debate
Staff/wire report ATLANTA The second set of summer Democratic presidential debates will
Simonses to observe 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN William and Cynthia Simons of Youngstown were honored on June 29 during a family dinner
Earth, Wind and Fire is among Kennedy honorees
By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON Actress Sally Field and the long-running
Panelmatic wins pact
Panelmatic wins pact YOUNGSTOWN Panelmatic Youngstown Inc., 1125 Meadowbrook Ave., won a $42,057
Scrappers split doubleheader with Crosscutters
Williamsport takes opener, but Scrappers hold on in nightcap
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 19
Today is Friday, July 19, the 200th day of 2019. There are 165 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
President disavows rally chants of ‘Send her back’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Thursday chided his supporters who
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 45-year reunion from noon to 10 p.m.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Courtney Callahan and Charles Williams, Cortland, boy,
Ex-Pen Francis has big hopes as GM of Seattle’s new club
Two-time Cup winner is second all-time in assists
Schools should be wary of ploys
Opinion: By Cecily Myart-Cruz OtherWords Corporate America is looming larger and larger in U.S. public
Bailout of FirstEnergy will jolt Ohioans, environment
Editorial: The Ohio Senate’s passage Wednesday night of one of this state’s most odious anti-consumer bills in
Miss Lowry, Mr. Shipman to wed Sept. 1
Poland Patrick and Rebecca Lowry of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Caitlin Diorio, Grant Heydinger are engaged
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the wedding of
Boardman Community Briefs
Apprentice’s Inn Join the Boardman library’s beginners Dungeons and Dragons club on Aug. 21 at
Donuts with Dad event offers sweet family fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Children of all ages brought their dads to the Canfield
Mill Creek Park hosts Park Pals summer camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted their annual Park Pals summer camp
Valor Recovery celebrates certification with ribbon cutting ceremony
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Valor Recovery of Austintown hosted a ribbon cutting
Canfield Community Briefs
Healing and wellness mini course offered On July 31, Soma Essential Healing & Wellness, a
Beeghly Oaks hosts community day
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Beeghly Oaks celebrated Community Day on June 19.
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts Family Fun Friday
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Family Fun Fridays
Library hosts cosplay armor making event
The Poland library hosted an event for teenagers to learn about the different materials used to construct cosplay armor.
July 4
July 4 Aggravated menacing: Police received a report that someone had been threatened with a gun
Jenna Mackey, Ross Wetzel to wed July 20
Brian and Ginni Mackey of Boardman and Dr. Robert and Bina Wetzel of Poland are announcing the
Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County with LitYoungstown receives Grant
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) with LitYoungstown received a grant of
Mill Creek Park hosts Park Pals summer camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted their annual Park Pals summer
Poland Community Briefs
Blood drive There will be a blood drive by the Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross at the
Sugar cookie decorating at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a sugar cookie decorating
Library hosts galaxy lantern crafting event
The Austintown library hosted a galaxy lantern making event on July 8.
CVMS eighth-graders end school year with a picnic
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade students
Austintown Community Briefs
Chapter Chat book club Go to the Chapter Chat book club on Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Austintown
Green Team and Mother Earth visit the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Green Team visited the Michael Kusalaba library on June
Popular children’s books celebrated at Canfield library
The Canfield library celebrated the books of Laura Numeroff with stories, crafts and more for children of all ages on July 6.
Busters Brigade donates chip scanners to local law enforcement
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Busters Brigade partnered with local law enforcement
Boardman library hosts carnival games night
The Boardman library hosted an indoor carnival games night July 11.
Mill Creek Park hosts Family Fun Friday
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Family Fun Fridays event
Phases of the moon T-shirts created at library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a DIY Moon Phases T-shirt
Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers
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