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Local reverend turns 100 on Sunday
The Rev. Flonerra Henry-Harris looked like royalty in her bright-pink dress, pearls and glistening tiara.
Stories published June 21, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Scrappers lose to Doubledays, 8-1
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Friday paid homage to one-time Niles resident Harry Stevens, the concessionaire who helped establish the hot dog as a staple at baseball games.
Joint law-enforcement effort nets 33 guns, indictments
Thirty-three guns off the street and four federal indictments – so far – happened after a spike in homicides late last year led to federal, state and city law-enforcement agencies working together.
Will local officials approve Tobacco 21 legislation?
Youngstown and Girard officials are mulling local Tobacco 21 ordinances in their municipalities to raise the legal age limit to 21 to buy tobacco or vape products.
Local reverend turns 100 on Sunday
The Rev. Flonerra Henry-Harris looked like royalty in her bright-pink dress, pearls and glistening tiara.
MS Consultants to pay $150K to resolve sewer dispute
MS Consultants to pay $150K to resolve Kinsman sewer dispute
Teachers, supporters want Youngstown principal reinstated
Teachers, supporters want popular Youngstown schools principal reinstated
Lawmakers decry perilous federal lockups for migrant kids
Lawmakers decry perilous federal lockups for migrant kids
Court tosses black man's murder conviction over racial bias
Court tosses black man's murder conviction over racial bias
Authorities investigating fatal Cincinnati fire as arson
Authorities investigating fatal Cincinnati fire as arson
Trump denies new new sexual assault allegation
President faces new sexual assault allegation; he issues denial
4 states added to suit to stop $26.5B Sprint-T-Mobile deal
4 states added to suit to stop $26.5B Sprint-T-Mobile deal
New drug to boost women's sex drive approved in US
New drug to boost women's sex drive approved in US
Ohio man dies after getting pinned beneath his riding mower
Ohio man dies after getting pinned beneath his riding lawn mower
Buttigieg criticized after police killing of black man
Buttigieg criticized after police killing of black man
Youngstown schools earn accolades for behavior interventions
Youngstown schools earn accolades for behavior interventions
Search of Kinsman house results in suspected meth, guns, pills
Search of Kinsman house results in suspected meth, guns, pills
Youngstown schools, barbers stress the importance of reading
Schools, barbers kick off summer program stressing importance of reading
Enforcement officials discussing gun violence prevention
Enforcement officials discussing gun violence prevention
Police: Juvenile charged after confessing to robbery
Police: Juvenile charged after confessing to robbery
Trump: We were 'cocked and loaded' to strike Iran
Trump calls off Iranian strikes, ratcheting down tension
UPDATE | Man shot to death on Warren's Southeast Side
Man shot to death on Warren's Southeast Side
Trumbull launches Italian food trail
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Tourism Bureau has launched the Italian Food Trail
Fears of a ‘Toy Story’ letdown are unfounded ‘TOY’ IS A JOY
‘Toy Story 4’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: G Running time: 1:40 By LINDSEY BAHR AP
‘Child’s Play’ delivers subtle commentary
‘CHILD’S PLAY’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for bloody horror violence and language
Austintown hosts sheep sheering demo
The Austintown library hosted a Sheep Shearing demonstration on June 12.
The Sofranecs honored for 65th anniversary
POLAND Joseph and Janet Sofranec of Poland recently were honored for their 65th anniversary with a
St. Christine’s hosts Grandparents’ Day
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com St. Christine’s School hosted their 13th annual
Children tour the solar system at the Poland library
The Carnegie Science Center brought their digital blow up planetarium to the Poland library on June 13.
CHS celebrates College Decision Day
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors joined thousands of students
Canfield Swim and Tennis Club defeats Warren
Under the direction of Head Coach Brian Stahl and Assistant Coaches Jamie Stahl and Kyle Kimmer,
Boardman softball players celebrate senior night
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman softball players celebrated the end of their
New Eyemart store hosts grand opening event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com A new Eyemart Express store, located at 1301 Boardman
Community members get to know Google Earth
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library celebrated Earth Day by
Boardman Community Briefs
ABWA chapter to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will
Poland Community Briefs
ABWA chapter to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will
CHS recognizes students at Academic Awards Program
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield Parent Teacher Association hosted its 36th
Community celebrates the upcoming “Lion King” movie
The Canfield library hosted a Roaring Safari Party on June 13.
Austintown Community Briefs
Class of 1959 to meet for 60th reunion The Austintown Fitch High Class of 1959 is celebrating
Memorial Mile races takes place for 29th year
It was great running weather for the 29th annual Memorial Mile, presented by Walgreens, on Memorial
Mill Creek Park hosts annual Children’s Reading Festival
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted the annual Children’s Book Festival
Canfield Community Briefs
ABWA chapter to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) will
Poland Seminary High School band performs spring concert
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Seminary High School students participated in the
Danielle Devin, Gary Haffely are engaged
BOARDMAN Daniel and Shawn Devin of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Kristin Evans, Ryan Sobinovsky to wed July 20
NEW MIDDLETOWN Donald and Kaira Evans of New Middletown are announcing the engagement of their
June 6
June 6 Domestic violence: Police charged Trisha M. Thompson, 33, of Southern Boulevard, Boardman,
CUMP students display artistic talent
By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@vindy.com The Canfield United Methodist Preschool filled the church’s
‘Very nice’ weather on the way for Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The flash flood warning for Trumbull County and the flash flood watch
Greatest Golfer of the Valley JUNIORS | Reserve Run SCORES
Thursday’s scores from the Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior qualifier at Reserve Run Golf Course
Official: US prepared Iran attack
President Trump approved limited strikes, but then called them off Associated Press WASHINGTON
Sex sting suspects indicted
14 people rounded up as part of an internet sex sting targeting men looking for underage women
Seventeen apply for Austintown top job
Three current Mahoning Valley superintendents applied, along with one current Austintown administrator
Racial wealth divide is huge
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords One day in late June, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston,
Economic signals, Mideast tensions bring swings to energy stocks
Associated Press Energy stocks have gone along with oil prices on a wild ride this quarter. Oil
Penske to get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump says he’s awarding a Presidential Medal of
Austintown hosts second grade art show
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School hosted the second annual
Campbell having open house to sell homes
The city will partner with real estate agents to show off available homes.
New Ace Hardware opens in Boardman
The new Ace Hardware hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Boardman on June 7.
Paratrooper airdrop
Paratrooper airdrop VIENNA The Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Taylor Ward and John Cunningham, Girard, girl, June 18.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Disaster!,” 8 p.m.: Musical comedy ($14, $12 for seniors, $10 for
Wizardly World event in Kent adds bar crawl
Staff report KENT The popular Wizardly World of Kent event, formerly known as Kent Potterfest,
Youngstown medical marijuana dispensary gets certificate to open
It’s the only dispensary in Mahoning County
AUSTINTOWN APPLICANTS
Full list of applicants for Austintown Local Schools superintendent, as well as their current
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1959 will celebrate its 60-year class reunion Aug. 30 and 31.
Pelosi ally joins calls for impeachment
Associated Press WASHINGTON Four Democrats have joined a slowly growing group calling for
YPD, Feds, APA, to announce partnership results today
Targeted people known to be involved in gun crimes
Company seeking to buy GM complex secures $25M
The money will be used for general capital and research and development
Mahoning Cty. Dems overhaul candidate endorsement process
Opinion: The Mahoning County Democratic Party elected Joyce Kale-Pesta as its chairwoman to be more of a
Youngstown man to become first black man to play in chess tournaments in every state
Youngstown man travels country to play chess
OCCHA will host food fest June 29
OCCHA will host food fest June 29 YOUNGSTOWN OCCHA (Organizaci ≥n C vica y Cultural Hispana
Boardman funds flood projects
Staff report BOARDMAN Township trustees approved the closure of a portion of South Cadillac
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
Walmart to pay $282 million over foreign corruption charges
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. Walmart agreed Thursday to pay $282 million to settle federal
Businesses to be sold
Businesses to be sold LIVONIA, MICH. Masco Corporation, one of the world’s leading
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 21
Today is Friday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2019. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer begins
Was released from hospital Thursday
Patrick Ungaro retiring from his position as Liberty Township administrator
Daniel deserves no parole in horrible Warren crime
Editorial: In the annals of crime his- tory in Trumbull County, the cold-blooded murder of 65-year-old George
Hope Bobonick, Robert Stojkov to wed July 13
AUSTINTOWN Tom and Renee Bobonick and Kathy Stojkov, all of Austintown, are announcing the
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