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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Brother and sister shot Saturday on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A brother and sister were shot at the intersection of Lucius Avenue and Rush Boulevard
Doggie Daze reunion delights in Greenford
GREENFORD — Toward the end of the fourth annual Doggie Daze Reunion and Dog Festival, Diane Less was
Task force arrests Warren man on numerous charges
WARREN — Investigative work that spanned three months by a law-enforcement task force resulted in
Lawrence Co. study commission gets nowhere, calls it quits
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The group charged with looking into an alternative form of county government has
Despite rain, art buffs deem YSU festival a masterpiece
YOUNGSTOWN — Gray skies, claps of thunder and even an early steady rain didn’t keep visitors from
Chaplain offers help for stressful times
NEW SPRINGFIELD — One member of the Springfield Township Police Department doesn’t carry a gun and
Salem Community Hospital cuts management, nonmanagement jobs
SALEM — Salem Community Hospital has announced the elimination of four management and two
Teens rob adults early today on North Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Two people reported they were robbed in the parking lot of a Belmont Avenue restaurant
Man shot in leg on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A Youngstown man was in stable condition at St. Elizabeth Health Center today after he
Pa. funeral director’s homicide trial opens Monday
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Opening statements are scheduled Monday in the trial of a central Pennsylvania
GM to try selling new cars on eBay
NEW YORK (AP) — As part of its turnaround plan, General Motors Corp. said it plans to experiment
St. Patrick Church liturgy Sunday morning will be near YSU Festival of the Arts
YOUNGSTOWN — In support of Youngstown State University’s Festival of the Arts, St. Patrick Church,
U.S. House spending bill contains $2M for Ravenna Arsenal
RAVENNA — The U.S. House approved a spending bill that includes $2 million to build a new shoot
Astronaut Cernan recalls final moonwalk
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — It was a moment in time astronaut Eugene Cernan knew was historic and shouldn’t
Tuition freeze casualty of Ohio budget cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — A newspaper reports that a planned tuition freeze for an additional year at Ohio’s
Date announced for Wiley-Gibbs August wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Janel Renea Wiley and James Anthony Gibbs, both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Lions, Lioness clubs seat new officers at banquet
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Lions and Lioness clubs installed officers for the coming season and the
22-month-old celebrates cancer victory
22-month-old celebrates cancer victory By DENISE DICK 1“She had a Wilms tumor,” Michelle said.
Tour of the Valley gets off to a hot, fast start
Tour of the Valley gets off to a hot, fast start Paul Martin of suburban Cleveland holds the
Scrappers win fifth straight, 8-1
BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers won their fifth straight game, 8-1, over the Batavia
Strickland wins budget battle, plans to OK slots at racetracks
Sen. Capri Cafaro of Liberty believes the plan is better than raising taxes. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
Rondinelli wins 6-0 in B title series
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo scored four times in the first inning, added two more runs in the
Tool Shed lends help to tidy residents
Tool Shed lends help to tidy residents There are several ways to help the Tool Shed, which aims
Kent woman wins first two events
Jane Evely surprised even herself with the first day sweep. CANFIELD — Jane Evely of Kent won
UFC hits 100 with Vegas show featuring Lesner
LAS VEGAS (AP) — By early afternoon, the line was 15 people wide and hundreds deep, stretching the
On teens’ Big Easy trip, it will be anything but
For a group of St. Nicholas Church teenagers, this is no ordinary summer. STRUTHERS — It was
Public to decide if Valley projects receive part of fund
Voting by the public ends July 31. YOUNGSTOWN — Two Mahoning Valley government-collaboration
Police probe cases of gunplay
One man was wounded, and another man was arrested. YOUNGSTOWN — Police continue their
Request for public’s help leads to arrest in South Side shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Police say the public responded to a request for information about the suspected gunman
Indians can’t beat Detroit’s Jackson
DETROIT (AP) — Edwin Jackson tuned up for his first All-Star game with another strong outing for the
College to host mission event
The conference is July 18-24 at Westminter College. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Some 2,000 people will
Parents of wounded Iraq soldier need help
Opinion: Kevin Hardin was home in Eddystone, Pa., for the July Fourth weekend. He was visiting with his
50 Methodist bishops will roll back their salaries
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One of the nation’s largest Christian denominations is addressing the nation’s
McNair’s hometown is overrun by mourners
MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. (AP) — The family and friends who grew up with native son Steve McNair didn’t
Kerr rides a birdie streak to lead at Women’s Open
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Cristie Kerr knows the emotion of winning a U.S. Women’s Open, and she wants
Rich nations can’t afford not to finance war on flu
Editorial: Although the global flu pandemic has been pushed off the front pages by coverage of pop star Michael
GM zooms out of bankruptcy
CEO promises fast response to customers DETROIT (AP) — General Motors completed an unusually quick
Search your soul to find extraordinary faith
It doesn’t matter who you are for the rain falls on the unrighteous as well as the righteous. This
Are American cities dying? Hardly
Opinion: “The reports of my death were greatly exaggerated,” was how the American humorist Mark Twain put it.
Wildlife thriving in backyard
It’s been a banner year for wildlife in my backyard, and each evening my wife and I enjoy the show
Class B Championship
Class B Championship Game 3 of Best of 5 Rondinelli Tuxedo 6, 1080 Media 0 (Rondinelli leads
Mahoning County court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark S. Kellerman Jr., 30, of 1102 Wilshire Drive, Youngstown,
Union plans to challenge YSU’s firing of its chief
The president of the Association of Classified Employees has been on paid administrative leave for
More U.S. children live in poverty
WASHINGTON — A growing number of American children are living in poverty and with unemployed
Bush surveillance program called massive
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Bush administration built an unprecedented surveillance operation to pull in
Obama returns to health, energy fights
L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — Barack Obama’s problems back in Washington, largely brought on by fellow
Community center based in Christian faith
Community center based in Christian faith Located on Youngstown’s West Side, the center operates
Sports digest
area Brad Smith Youth Sports Festival YOUNGSTOWN — The Brad Smith Youth Sports Festival will be
2-year-old shooting victim mourned at service in Canton
CANTON (AP) — A minister says the funeral turnout for a 2-year-old shooting victim shows the girl
Parents reveal plans for White, Rolland wedding
Charlie and Sandy White, 2353 Columbiana Road, New Springfield, and Greg and Linda Rolland, 106
Concert series
Concert series COLUMBIANA — The Oneys, national recording artists, will be featured in the third
“Harper’s Island” (9 p.m., CBS): “Harper’s Island,” the weekly
“Harper’s Island” (9 p.m., CBS): “Harper’s Island,” the weekly murder mystery that took “’til death
‘South Park’ segment on Putin censored in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian TV channel has cut a segment of the ribald U.S. cartoon comedy “South Park”
Plant receives royal honor
Plant receives royal honor LONDON — Robert Plant received a royal honor from Prince Charles at
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator CRAFTY KIDS: Trumbull Art Gallery in Warren was the setting for
‘AWAY WE GO’
‘AWAY WE GO’ Grade: B. Director: Sam Mendes. Rating: R for language and some sexual content.
Flashy radio personality starts talk show on TV
NEW YORK — If you want to get to know Wendy Williams, talk show glamazon, you don’t exactly have to
Movie comes up short on plot, drama but has good actors
“Away We Go” feels like notes toward a draft of a screenplay. Most of the necessary material is
Kyle Busch calls season ‘pathetic’
He’s unhappy despite being tied for the Sprint Cup lead in victories. JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Kyle
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday programs
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): The Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority will
Pa. House GOP seeks an end to stalemate
HARRISBURG (AP) — Republicans in the House of Representatives threw their own spending plan into the
Thunder keep plugging away; three games remain
The af2 team plays tonight at Peoria against the Pirates, who’ve won just four games.
Ohio woman writes her own obituary
CLEVELAND (AP) — An Ohio woman who lived a varied life reveals some of her “unmentionable
Questions and answers on death taxes
NEW YORK (AP) — As attention turns from Michael Jackson’s death to the complex estate the pop icon
This day in history
Today is Saturday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2009. There are 173 days left in the year. On this date
Weekly Quiz
Weekly Quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xK 3 uK Q 10 8 vQ J 7 5 4 wA 6 The bidding has
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Vandalism charges result in probation for poster creator
BOSTON (AP) — The artist who created the “Hope” poster of President Barack Obama was sentenced to
Bishop is guest of Ohio Synod
The Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (NEOS-ELCA) and its
Estate taxes for Jackson may hit $80M
NEW YORK (AP) — The Tax Man is in the mirror for the estate of the late King of Pop. Creditors and
Ohioan killed in action in Afghanistan
DENVER (AP) — Spc. Gregory Missman of Batavia, Ohio, has died of wounds suffered while fighting in
Copper wash tub fulfills lifelong dream
Opinion: My book, “Rag Man, Rag Man,” brings back memories of working the East Side city dump as a 13-year-
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 2nd—Yes L (Cloninger)4.002.802.40 On the Way (Cardoso)4.603.20
Up to 22 Taliban killed in central Afghanistan
KABUL (AP) — Fighting overnight between international troops and Taliban militants in central
Youngstown man gets 12 years for aggravated burglary, rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old city man is going to prison for 12 years after pleading guilty as charged
Report: Overdoses at VA centers continue continuesays
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two years after an Iraq war veteran overdosed on medication at a Veterans Affairs
PGA event postponed by rain
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — The thought of playing 36 holes and jetting across the ocean on the charter
Less demand forces price of oil below $60 a barrel
NEW YORK — Oil prices sank below $60 a barrel Friday, ending a week in which crude has fallen more
N.Y. stock market posts 4th straight week of losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors seem to be running short on hope. With little upbeat news ahead of a
Frog bait proves alluring to bass
Froggie went a’courtin’ in recent weeks, and he has provided a great deal of exciting large-mouth
REGION
REGION Ribbon-cutting scheduled NILES — Ghossain’s 422 Gourmet Mediterranean Foods will have a
USGA-U.S. Women’s Open
USGA-U.S. Women’s Open Friday At Saucon Valley Country Club, Old Course Bethlehem, Pa.
Pa. swim club defends self against race accusation
Pa. swim club defends self against race accusation HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — The head of a private
Seminar to focus on small business
YOUNGSTOWN — State agencies will have a free seminar Friday to create and expand awareness of
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 N.Y. Yankees 6, Minnesota 4
Phillies stay hot with 3-2 victory over Bucs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joe Blanton and the Philadelphia Phillies are rolling as the first half of the
Trade deficit at lowest level since November 1999
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit fell to the lowest level in more than nine years in May as
Boardman construction
Boardman construction BOARDMAN — Beginning Monday, driveways to the Charter One Bank and the Park
Michael Phelps out with sore neck
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Phelps called it quits because of a sore neck at the U.S. nationals,
Contador outduels Amstrong
ARCALIS, Andorra (AP) — In the Tour de France duel between teammates Lance Armstrong and Alberto
Logano is Nationwide winner
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Joey Logano won the Nationwide Series race at Chicagoland Speedway for his third
Appeals court: Execution can proceed
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court Friday refused to delay Ohio’s execution of a man
Paralyzed victim dies; man pleads innocent
CLEVELAND (AP) — A man who spent six years in prison for shooting a former Baltimore Colts player
Justin Wilson ready for IRL race
TORONTO (AP) — Justin Wilson has won before on the streets of Toronto, and he’s ready for an encore
INDICTMENTS \ Mahoning County The Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday:
Michael Cannon Jr., 23, of Kirwan Drive, heroin possession. Jalil Liggins, 21, of Oxford Street,
GM faces hurdles in drive to excel
Lordstown GM’s Cruze not only must be stylish; it must also perform well over time, automobile
New company energizes Valley UAW leaders
YOUNGSTOWN — Labor leaders at the Lordstown General Motors complex are upbeat about the “new GM,”
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Births
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Freddy Jr. and Danielle Behnke, Hubbard, girl, July 9.
Hypocrisy on the Hill
Washington Post: For years, Democrats clamored for the closing of the detention center in Guantanamo
Give pets care they need in hot weather
heloise Dear Readers: With hot weather here, you need to take extra-special care of your pets.
If daughter is a deadbeat, she needs to pay
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: My wife recently went into a
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