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Stories published June 29, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hundreds savor flavors at Latino Food Festival in Y'town
Hundreds savor flavors at Latino Food Festival in Y'town
Hundreds 'party' at 11th Youngstown gay pride festival
Hundreds 'party' at 11th Youngstown gay pride festival
Burglar breaks into Wendy's, fries burger, steals loot
Burglar breaks into Wendy's, fries burger, steals loot
Officials: Only 2 Canfield City employees got raises
City Manager Wade Calhoun received a 7 percent increase from 2018; Deputy Finance Director Kristen Ansevin received a 20 percent raise
DuraEdge’s blows out Prospects in Bob Cene Memorial
DuraEdge won twice Friday, outscoring two opponents by a combined score of 26-2.
Mahoning County’s 400 relay takes second in Special Olympics state meet
Marlena Timmerman, Fabiana Cavour, Takeisha Jackson and Lakeshia Stanley finished second in the 400-relay with a time of 1:33.
Trumbull coroner issues rulings in recent deaths
The coroner ruled a woman’s death accident in a fire, and a homicide in a man shot in Warren.
Scrappers unable to hold four-run lead
The Scrappers’ latest setback extends their losing streak to four games.
Prosecutor objects to Sammarone’s request for a separate trial
Judge Sweeney will decide if the ex-Youngstown mayor is tried separately
Scandy dandy as Knightline wins big
Kris Scandy took his lead off second base. For a split second, it looked as if Avalanche 18-U pitcher Josh Pratt picked him off.
By BROOKE LEFFERTS
By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK It’s often said that actresses have trouble
BOB CENE MEMORIAL
BOB CENE MEMORIAL Friday’s scores Dura Edge 11, Whiting Roll-offs 2 Roth Brothers 11,
G-20 leaders clash over values, face calls to protect growth
Associated Press OSAKA, JAPAN World leaders attending a Group of 20 summit in Japan that began
Federer, Nadal could meet in Wimbledon semifinals
Venus Williams, 39, will meet 15-year-old Coco Gauff in the first round.
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, 9 a.m., work session,
Jurors issue guilty verdicts in Last Call murder case
First case ended in a mistrial in June of 2018
New super bodes well for new era in A’town schools
Editorial: It’s long been no big secret that the relationship between the recently retired chief administrator
Locking kids up is not the answer
Opinion: By Kenia Alcocer OtherWords I came to this country from Mexico as a small child because my
Numbing of America: Trump allegations treated as old news
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons In a normal universe, a vivid allegation of rape, leveled at a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.410.28 Aqua America, 2.13
Jack Wollitz: Save cash, catch fish with home-made lures
Many anglers get a special satisfaction when they catch a fish on a lure they fashioned with their own hands.
Mom jailed, indicted in child prostitution case
Victoria Gregory, 36, was arrested Friday, charged with selling her daughter for sex to Mark Burney, 53
Newman extends streak as Pirates rally vs. Brewers
Kevin Newman homered and extended his hitting streak to 18 games
White supremacist gets life in prison
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. An avowed white supremacist who deliberately drove his
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Bernie
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the
President jokes with Putin about election meddling
Associated Press OSAKA, Japan With a smirk and a finger point, President Donald Trump dryly told
Eagles will host bingo party July 7
Eagles will host bingo party July 7 GIRARD Girard Eagles Aerie 2172 and Eagles in District 8
This flower has some real power GAZANIA
By STEPHANIE HUGHES OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD While walking through my
Skills, training programs schedules
Skills, training programs schedules YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest, 6-11 p.m.: Food vendors, family
URBAN GARDEN TOUR
URBAN GARDEN TOUR When: Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: Join OSU Extension staff and trained master
Pears, apples and crabapples burning up?
Pears, apples and crabapples burning up? If your trees have brown to black leaves still attached
Watch for effects of June rains into summer
By DAVID SPRAGUE OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I had just planted my vegetables,
Why do cicadas sing?
Q. Why do cicadas sing? Stan from Berlin Center A. If you have cicadas in your area this year,
The Black Keys
The Black Keys Album: “Let’s Rock” Grade: B The Black Keys are back with a return to their
Going organic?
Going organic? Organic is trendy, but it is nothing new. Generations before us used organic
LITTLE LEAGUE
LITTLE LEAGUE District 2 softball Thursday’s scores 8-10 Canfield 15, Boardman 3 (Canfield
Possession of firearm
Possession of firearm YOUNGSTOWN A Shehy Street man pleaded guilty Friday in the U.S. Northern
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Elton John blasts Putin for saying liberalism is ‘obsolete’ NEW YORK Elton John on
OUTDOORS digest
Women’s firearms class scheduled Vienna Fish & Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown-Kingsville
Jacki Adams, Vince Lallo to marry Oct. 25
Jacki Adams, Vince Lallo to marry Oct. 25
YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 29
Today is Saturday, June 29, the 180th day of 2019. There are 185 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Study: Retirees lose $3.4T by taking Social Security benefits at wrong time
It’s tough to decide when to start taking Social Security benefits and it appears many people are
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Friday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Rays 0 ST. PETERSBURG,
SPORTS digest
Mamanet tournament comes to YSU gym Youngstown The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will
Ohio to encourage experimentation to address social problems
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio is joining other states in encouraging private groups to fund