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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fire erupts in Liberty tonight
Multiple fire departments responded to a vacant house fire on Lincoln Avenue in the township about 10:30 p.m. tonight.
Trumbull voters to consider first MetroParks levy in November
The Trumbull County MetroParks Board voted this week to ask county voters in November to approve its first levy.
Blandon indicted after history of 27 other incidents
A man who has been arrested or cited at least 27 times since 1994 was indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on charges he shot at a woman at a West Side home.
Tressel interested in having YSU explore buying two off-campus housing facilities
Tressel interested in having YSU explore buying two off-campus housing facilities
Prep for Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will close streets
Prep for Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will close streets
White House Council to visit Valley to discuss Opportunity Zones
White House Council to visit Valley to discuss Opportunity Zones
Union challenges dispatcher's dismissal in Boardman
Union challenges dispatcher's dismissal in Boardman
Poll: 90 percent of Ohioans support background checks on all gun sales
Poll: 90 percent of Ohioans support background checks on all gun sales
Virginia man created parody presidential seal mocking Trump
Virginia man created parody presidential seal mocking Trump
Too many in Congo's Ebola outbreak are dying at home
Too many in Congo's Ebola outbreak are dying at home
How to navigate the Equifax data breach settlement offer
How to navigate the Equifax data breach settlement offer
YPD seeks info on car in connection with fatal shooting
YPD seeks car in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting
Streep to receive Toronto Film Festival's first acting award
Streep to receive Toronto Film Festival's first acting award
Two taco seasoning mixes recalled because of Salmonella concern
Two taco seasoning mixes recalled because of Salmonella concern
Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk
Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk
Hollywood coming to Middletown for "Hillbilly Elegy" filming
Hollywood coming to Middletown for "Hillbilly Elegy" filming
Cosby appeal to focus on other women's testimony, Quaaludes
Cosby appeal to focus on other women's testimony, Quaaludes
US economy slowed to 2.1% growth rate in second quarter
US economy slowed to 2.1% growth rate in second quarter
61st Hubbard St. Pat's Festival starts Aug. 1
The 2019 St. Patrick Parish Festival will run from next Thursday to Aug. 4 at 357 N. Main St., Hubbard, and offers food, rides and entertainment. Involved in the preparations are, from left, the Rev. Mike Swierz, Bill Bancroft and John Bartos, parish deacon.
Firefighters union president says administration ignoring safety
Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley, left, and firefighters union President Charlie Smith are at odds over the chief's plan to eliminate two battalion chiefs through attrition, and waiting to improve a poorly functioning radio system. Smith says the plan puts lives in danger.
What the Duce! Scrappers fall
Scrappers' Raynel Delgado dives into second to make the out during their game against the Spikes at Eastwood Field Thursday night.
About $900K is awarded for Mahoning flood relief
Mahoning commissioners also awarded about $4.2 million in road project contracts Thursday.
Valley Dems to Trump: You broke promises
They spoke on the two-year anniversary of the president’s last visit to the area when he urged the crowd, “Don’t sell your house,” and promised the return of the Valley's manufacturing jobs.
Barko seeks sponsors for print
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For nearly 20 years, local artist Bob Barko Jr. has been creating pieces
Stambaugh gets $25K for restoration project
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium has received a $25,000 grant from the Charles W.
ODNR: Kinsman Dam association neglected corrective action
The bridge on Lakeview Drive in Kinsman Township washed away after storms and a massive amount of rain Saturday. Residents who lived on the other side of the bridge — the only way in or out of the neighborhood — had to be evacuated.
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown welcomes Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D., at 11:30 a.m.
Trump defends rapper charged with assault
Trump defends rapper charged with assault STOCKHOLM A Swedish prosecutor on Thursday charged
Youngstown Mayor Brown won’t commit to increasing sewer rates
Opinion: As Youngstown spends wastewater money at a rapid rate to pay for federally mandated improvement
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Landmarks for sale YOUNGSTOWN Two downtown Youngstown commercial buildings owned by NYO Property
State expands funding to combat homelessness and housing
The state will allocate an additional $5 million to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jonathan and Brittany Welsh, Columbiana, girl, July 24.
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 26
Today is Friday, July 26, the 207th day of 2019. There are 158 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Teens create glow in the dark masterpieces
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@neighbors.com Teens and tweens gathered at the Canfield library to
Childish politicos need a timeout
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons We could use a hearty dose of Robert Fulghum wisdom about now.
Library to host class on online payments
Library to host class on online payments SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will
State inspection finds problems persist at Cuyahoga County jail
Associated Press CLEVELAND A state inspection of a troubled county jail in Cleveland in early
MGM to remove six-pointed star from security uniforms
Associated Press CLEVELAND Casino operator MGM Resorts International said Tuesday that an
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
Caitlin Parrilla, Bob Danks plan fall vows
BOARDMAN Caitlin Parrilla and Bob Danks, both of Boardman, are planning an autumn wedding. The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 5-11 p.m.: Italian food, music
Weslie Detwiler, Michael Broderick to wed Aug. 3
COLUMBIANA Laura Detwiler of Columbiana is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Weslie
Heather Green, Michael Drotleff to marry Aug. 24
CANFIELD Tom and Barb Drotleff of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Michael
Home-delivered meals proposed for Medicare
Associated Press WASHINGTON Medicare could save $1.57 for every dollar spent delivering free
Move on from Mueller? Not likely in hot election year
Associated Press WASHINGTON “It’s over,” President Donald Trump declared after former special
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1959 will celebrate its 60-year class reunion Aug. 30 and 31.
A Hollywood fable
“Once Upon a Time ... IN HOLLYWOOD” Rating: R for language throughout, some strong graphic
Mall changes ahead
Mall changes ahead BOARDMAN Washington Prime Group, the company that owns Southern Park Mall,
California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 automakers
Associated Press DETROIT Four major automakers have reached a deal with California to toughen
MetroParks sues Green Twp. for land
This is the MetroParks’ 12th eminent domain suit filed since November, according to court records
Wean Foundation’s award helps transform downtown
Editorial: Over many of the past 150 years, a wide swath of land under the Market Street Bridge on the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 22.85-0.71 Aqua America, .20
Library hosts performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids First Theatre
Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Park Farms hosted a lecture on
Children create their own planets at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a Water Color Planet
Park hosts first disc golf camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted it’s first disc golf summer camp,
Mill Creek Park hosts Park Pals
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted their annual Park Pals summer camp
Teens create glow in the dark masterpieces
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@neighbors.com Teens and tweens gathered at the Canfield library to
Austintown Community Briefs
Local music festival to take place on Aug. 9 The 711 Music Festival will take place on Aug. 9,
Farmers Market officially opens
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Farmers Market officially opened for the
CSTC celebrates 50 years
The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a day filled with fun and games, swimming, food and a little friendly competition on July 14.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news It’s time for summer athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park summer camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers Summer
Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park summer camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers
Canfield Community Briefs
Cloverbud Day Camp 2019 Cloverbud Day Camp, a camp for energetic children between the ages of 5-8
Jungle Terry performed at the Poland library
Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo performed at the Poland library on July 16.
MK library hosts first craft and trunk sale
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Friends of the Michael Kusalaba library hosted the
Michael Kusalaba library hosts DIY day for children
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a space themed DIY
Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture on local
Sunrise celebrates the Fourth of July
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Sunrise Senior Living in Poland hosted its annual Fourth of
Boardman park hosts preschoolers
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted their first Preschoolers in the
Boardman Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to have Aug. 13 meeting The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
July 16
July 16 Drugs: A traffic stop near Industrial and South Meridian roads resulted in a summons
Poland Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to have Aug. 13 meeting The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Mill Creek Park hosts Family Fun Friday
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Family Fun Fridays
Michelle O’Connor | Michael Thomas
GIRARD Monsignor John Zuraw solemnized the 1:30 p.m. June 1 wedding ceremony of Dr. Michelle
“Legends of Asgard” performed at the library
Members of the Brockway Bizon traveling theater company performed “Legends of Asgard” at the Michael Kusalaba library on July 16.
Busters Brigade donates chip scanners to local law enforcement
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Busters Brigade partnered with local law enforcement to
Library hosts performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids First Theatre
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