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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

New Austintown middle school open for tours

AUSTINTOWN — It’s a little imposing, but in a cool kind of way. Maybe a little scary,


Changes sought in fire district resolution

HUBBARD — Township and city officials may go forward with a joint fire district here, but some


Man critical with gunshot wound to back

YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital just


Donna Moonda trial underway in husband's death

AKRON —  It was three years ago Monday that Donna Moonda completed her drug


Son charged in father's murder

WELLSVILLE — A Wellsville man who often fought with his father is now charged with murder in


Hospital partnership still not final

YOUNGSTOWN — The proposed Tod Children’s Hospital partnership between Forum Health,


No YSU tuition hike for start of classes

YOUNGSTOWN — For the first time in nine years, undergraduate students who live in Ohio and


The mayor returns to his new, improved office

YOUNGSTOWN — With renovation work nearly complete, Mayor Jay Williams and his staff moved back


Obama visit won't be for free

YOUNGSTOWN — Those living in or near Ottumwa and Newton, Iowa, got to see and hear


Man gets five years for killing

YOUNGSTOWN — A Hudson Avenue man’s cooperation with authorities contributed to his


Warrant issued in child kidnapping

WARREN – Police have obtained a warrant charging a 19-year-old Warren man with kidnapping in


Fire walker skips court date

YOUNGSTOWN —  A Sunshine Avenue man who got in trouble for starting a small fire as part


Local and national GE workers to vote on contract

Local union officials at General Electric Co. are gathering Wednesday to vote on a tentative


Man blows horn, gets beaten on North Side

YOUNGSTOWN — A Hubbard couple said they were attacked and robbed by five men at the


Vindy.com News Podcast for June 18, 2007

The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, June 18, is available in the file below. Hear the day’s


Opening arguments under way in Donna Moonda trial

AKRON — The prosecution ended opening arguments at about 10 a.m. today in the trial of Donna


Cheap gas: $2.789 in Youngstown

The cheapest gas in the area is $2.789 at the Speedway on 1 N. Meridian Road in Youngstown. In


Liberty will spray for mosquitoes next week

<em>LIBERTY — Township officials have hired Alexander Pest Control to fog for mosquitoes


Teen twins’ mother violates parental responsibility law

The Youngstown mother admits that her two teen-age boys were out of control. YOUNGSTOWN —


CIVIL WAR ERA: A Civil War uniform is on display at the Barnhisel House in Girard. The exhibit

CIVIL WAR ERA: A Civil War uniform is on display at the Barnhisel House in Girard. The exhibit


TODAY

TODAY 12:30 p.m. (FSN Pitt) “Inside Pirates Baseball.” 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Baseball: College World


INTERLEAGUE INDIANS 5, BRAVES 2

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GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Marlene Stepanic’s name was spelled incorrectly in a recent story about a statue


The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure for expressing the ratio of weight-to-height. Health-care

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure for expressing the ratio of weight-to-height. Health-care


Keenan always has time in ring

The licensed timekeeper from Hubbard has done hundreds of shows. YOUNGSTOWN — Rick Keenan has


Despite loan, debt to persist in district

The deficit could grow as large as $48.3 million by 2011. YOUNGSTOWN — A $15 million loan from


Teen killed in single-vehicle accident

MILTON TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old township man who drove home at around 3:15 a.m. from a bonfire died


R&J Trucking wins 11th straight

John Madeline and Xavier Godoy led the 8-3 win over Roth Brothers. STRUTHERS — John Madeline had


Rice’s six-run rally highlights 14-4 win over North Carolina

The Owls have scored 29 runs in their first two CWS games. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Rice jumped on North


Baseball

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San Antonio welcomes home champion Spurs with parade

The four-game sweep of Cleveland was their fourth title in nine years. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The San


LEADERBOARD

LEADERBOARD U.S. Open At Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club Yardage: 7,230; Par: 70 Final Round Angel


Man to be charged in dog’s shooting

YOUNGSTOWN — A West Side man was taken to jail and will face charges after using a high-powered


Changes in Mercer Co. benefit children, support

Mercer County has the third-highest collection rate in the state this year. MERCER, Pa. — Some new


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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CLASS B LEAGUE LINESCORES RONDINELLI 8, ASTRO FALCONS 7

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NOTEBOOK \ NASCAR

Yeley fades: J.J. Yeley took one step forward and two steps back this weekend at Michigan


Exhibit examines Valley’s contributions to U.S. conflicts

THE HISTORIC BARNHISEL HOUSE ON North State Street in Girard offers a view to area life in the past


Indians avoid sweep by Braves

Fausto Carmona pitched seven-plus innings as the Indians posted a 5-2 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) —


NORTHERN OHIO PGA JUNIOR GOLF COURSE: MILL CREEK PARK GOLF COURSE

NORTHERN OHIO PGA JUNIOR GOLF COURSE: MILL CREEK PARK GOLF COURSE Par 74 GIRLS 16-19 Katie


Boy’s 2 abductors sought by police

Boy’s 2 abductors sought by police WARREN — Police are still seeking two men who abducted a 3


Furyk’s gamble doesn’t pay off on 17th hole

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Jim Furyk was too strong for his own good. Tied for the lead on the 17th tee,


Since 1975, park’s thrived

The activity center was the first building erected during George Economus’ tenure. BOARDMAN


Cabrera conquers field at Oakmont

Battling the difficult course was tougher than beating Tiger Woods. OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — The only


Hamilton’s second straight F1 win is big surprise

The U.S. Grand Prix win was his seventh top-three finish in as many races. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —


Obesity hits kids hard, including in the Valley

Area doctors put the burden on parents to fix a national epidemic. YOUNGSTOWN — A statewide


Edwards finally wins in Michigan

It was his first victory since 2005, a span of 52 races. BROOKLYN, Mich. — In a season full of


Bonds slugs 748th home run at Fenway, but Giants lose, 9-5

Boston’s Tim Wakefield became the 441st pitcher to allow a Bonds homer. BOSTON (AP) — Barry Bonds


WTA TOUR DFS CLASSIC

WTA TOUR DFS CLASSIC Sunday At Edgbaston Priory Club Birmingham, England Purse: $200,000


Dupree leads Chicago Sky to WNBA win against Sun

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Candice Dupree scored 28 points and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut


LOCAL

LOCAL Frimpong takes fourth at national meet GREENSBORO, N.C. — Audra Frimpong, a senior at


COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES At Rosenblatt Stadium Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination Friday


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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U.S. OPEN

U.S. OPEN Sunday At Oakmont Country Club Oakmont, Pa. Purse: $7 million Yardage: 7,230;


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Darrell Stokes

The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help find its Most Wanted


Forum Health Women & Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & Infants Pavilion Lisa and Brian Wacht, Boardman, boy, June 17. Shelley


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball

BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18s) Classic Division Austintown Lane Lifetrans 12, Austintown Flynn Tire


Position at high school up in air

This isn’t the first time the high school principal’s contract has aired. NILES — Mark


The Vindicator

The Vindicator HOPING TO GET BETTER: Christine Mechling of Youngstown, posing on her front porch


SATURDAY’S GAMES

SATURDAY’S GAMES INTERLEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 11, N.Y. Mets 8 Toronto 7, Washington 3 Atlanta 6,


Canfield woman to compete in Miss Pa. pageant

Koval is a close friend of Elyse Healey’s, also of Canfield, who competed in the Miss Ohio


FISCAL FORECAST

FISCAL FORECAST Youngstown city schools Spending will continue to outpace revenues, resulting in


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

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With one obese parent, 64 percent of overweight children will become obese. With two obese parents,

With one obese parent, 64 percent of overweight children will become obese. With two obese parents,


Louisville eliminates Mississippi State 12-4

The Cardinals hit four home runs, two by Chris Dominguez. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Chris Dominguez hit


Pirates win on Bay’s catch, 8-7

He robbed the White Sox’s Jim Thome of a ninth inning, go-ahead homer. PITTSBURGH (AP) — This is


Mercer County Domestic Relations is having a record-setting year so far collecting child-support

Mercer County Domestic Relations is having a record-setting year so far collecting child-support


MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE Yankees 8, Mets 2 NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez hit his major league-leading 27th homer


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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Carmona saves Tribe

Carmona saves Tribe Fausto Carmona shut out the Braves for seven innings and Cleveland salvaged


SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS

SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS 410 Sprint Cars — A-Main 01: 1. Bob Felmlee, Franklin, Pa.; 2.


$100M counter suit is filed by NASCAR against AT&T Inc.

The circuit is trying to protect its exclusive Nextel sponsorship. ATLANTA (AP) — NASCAR filed a


Welcome to our world, Tiger

OAKMONT, Pa. — The bargain is rarely this simple. Make birdie at either No. 17 or 18 and force a


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