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Stories published June 18, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Area girls build up manufacturing skills at STEAM camp
One day, Destiny McCullough may become a lawyer or a professional basketball player, but her success in either career could receive an added lift, thanks in part to what she’s learned on the ground.

National AFL-CIO president blasts trade pacts
The North American Free Trade Agreement has hurt working Americans, and the proposed update to the deal isn’t much better, said Richard Trumka, national president of the AFL-CIO during a Youngstown visit.

Cleanup efforts continue at Yankee Run Golf Course
The community is volunteering time and tools to help clear storm debris and fallen trees from Yankee Run Golf Course.
Youngstown man sentenced to six years in prison for attack
Youngstown man sentenced to six years in prison for attack
PG&E to pay $1 billion to governments for wildfire damage
PG&E to pay $1 billion to governments for wildfire damage
Boardman zoning appeals board approves Sheetz gas station
Boardman zoning appeals board approves Sheetz gas station
Attorney: Man killed at Costco was mentally ill, off meds
Attorney: Man killed at Costco was mentally ill, off meds
Facebook's currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
Facebook's currency Libra faces financial, privacy pushback
Ohio authorities investigate how man ended up in load of trash
Ohio authorities investigate how man ended up in load of trash
Authorities: 4 children, 2 adults die in 2 fires in Ohio
Authorities: 4 children, 2 adults die in 2 fires in Ohio
Boeing signs first deal for 737 Max jet since deadly crashes
Boeing signs first deal for 737 Max jet since deadly crashes
Mahoning County rabies-vaccination clinic is Saturday in Poland
Mahoning County rabies-vaccination clinic is Saturday in Poland
Over 16 tons of cocaine intercepted at Philadelphia port
Over 16 tons of cocaine intercepted at Philadelphia port
US air quality is slipping after years of improvement
US air quality is slipping after years of improvement
Trump protesters rally at gay bar blocks from arena speech
Trump protesters rally at gay bar blocks from arena speech
Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past
Shanahan drops bid to lead Pentagon, citing 'painful' past
Nilla Wafers box used as weapon in Youngstown assault
Nilla Wafers box used as weapon in Youngstown assault

POSTPONED: Greatest Juniors tee Tuesday at Avalon
The Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior series has its second 2019 qualifier Tuesday at Avalon Golf & Country Club.
WEATHER WATCH | Mahoning River level near flood range in Youngstown
WEATHER WATCH | Mahoning River level near flood range in Youngstown
Legislator’s eminent-domain bill aims to stop MetroParks from taking private land for bike trail
A new Ohio House bill could stop Mill Creek MetroParks from acquiring private property for a proposed bike trail
Youngstown looks to overhaul its parking meters enforcement to generate more money
City wants to add more meters, extend hours and negotiate with a company to handle collections
EMA: Mahoning flooding relief is tied to FEMA declaration
Ohio EMA and the National Weather Service determined the storm system that caused Dayton-area tornadoes was the same that dumped several inches of water on Mahoning County in late May
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,21.65‚àí0.08 Aqua America, .20
Trump re-election campaign fires pollsters after mixed messaging
Associated Press WASHINGTON When President Donald Trump’s internal polling suggested he was
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Celina Cruz and Daman Slocum, Campbell, girl, June 16.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lakeview school board, 7:30 a.m., special meeting, superintendent’s office, 300
Won’t hear appeal
Won’t hear appeal WARREN The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal that death-row
SPRING ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREES
EASTERN OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SOFTBALL First Team Jade McBride, East Palestine, pitcher
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 18
Today is Tuesday, June 18, the 169th day of 2019. There are 196 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
How You Can Protect Your Family from Falling
Brought to you by MERCY HEALTH The mission of Mercy Health has remained steadfast since the
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AUCTION Struthers Rotary Club will host its annual duck race and basket auction Aug. 17 at Yellow
MVHS to offer summer camp
MVHS to offer summer camp YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will offer its
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES roundup
Masters’ triple hands Tech win over Hogs Omaha, Neb. Cody Master’s first triple of the season
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June
Tri Streams opens
Tri Streams opens BOARDMAN Tri Streams, a company selling internet television, opened a kiosk
ASAP track meet set
ASAP track meet set WARREN The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP), a program of the
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
AROUND THE HORN | Monday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Twins 0 MINNEAPOLIS Rick Porcello pitched seven shutout innings for
SCHOLARSHIPS
The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on
SPORTS digest
Koenig named to NEOBCA Hall of Fame Former Canfield baseball coach Matt Koenig will be inducted
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER Recaps of Monday’s games
Rekick sends France to victory over Nigeria Rennes, France France completed World Cup group
YSU athlete GPAs reach record high
Youngstown State student-athletes post 3.19 grade-point-average during the spring semester
Did you get an $800K raise?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Congratulations on that nice pay raise you got last year. A 7
QUOTES OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTES OF THE DAY “Only Fake Polls show us behind the Motley Crew [Democrats]. We are looking
Fewer Dems should run for prez, so more can focus on US Senate
Opinion: WASHINGTON Dear Democratic presidential candidates: I know all 23 of you want to run against
Ex-teacher undeserving of a break for sexual battery
Editorial: While serving as a special- education teacher, Eric R. Kline had two sexual encounters with a 16