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

Unused, expired meds will be collected Saturday

Local law enforcement agencies and Humility of Mary Health Partners are taking part in the first nationwide collection of unused or expired medication Saturday.


Buckeyes tackle Mike Adams gets his chance

Mike Adams came to Ohio State as one of the most acclaimed offensive line recruits in the country.


Batch will start for Steelers

The forgotten quarterback is now the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starter. Charlie Batch, a longtime


Cribbs not begging Browns for the ball

Joshua Cribbs says he won’t beg Cleveland’s coaches to give him the football. Following the


Phantoms begin play at USHL Classic

Staff report SIOUX CITY, Iowa The Youngstown Phantoms will cap their fourth week of training


YSU opponent battling with injuries

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In one 16-minute stretch last Saturday, Southern Illinois went


Boardman standout commits to YSU softball

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Boardman senior Brooke Meenachan started playing softball when


SEIU approves contract with CHS

SEIU approves contract with CHS


Warren receives fed grant to return laid-off firefighters, hire new ones

Warren receives fed grant for firefighters


Death ruled accidental in Green Township

Death ruled accidental in Green Township


World powers renew offer of nuke talks with Iran

World powers renew offer of nuke talks with Iran


Obama, White House boosting health law at 6 months

Obama, White House boosting health law at 6 months


State control of Youngstown school finances may be coming to an end

State control of Youngstown school finances may be coming to an end


Arrests made in robbery of Boardman Realtor; could be linked to Youngstown homicide

Brothers arrested in robbery of Boardman Realtor, could be linked to Youngstown homicide


Citywide cleanup Saturday in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Litter Control and Recycling Department is holding a citywide fall


Boardman schedules Community Day

BOARDMAN Township administration and safety officials will hold a Community Day Saturday. The


Trumbull County gets $9.3 million for sewer plant

The Trumbull County commissioner’s office received about $9.3 million in federal grants and loans


Murder-suicide in East Liverpool

East Liverpool police said they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide at 1126 Avondale St. at


Anonymity promised for NYC terror trial jurors

NEW YORK (AP) — Several hundred prospective jurors have come to a Manhattan courthouse to fill out


Testimony resumes in Conn. home invasion trial

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A state police sergeant has testified that the men charged in the home


Ohio cemetery vandals desecrate Wright bros. site

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Vandals have damaged dozens of grave sites in a Dayton, Ohio, cemetery,


Marlo Thomas launches website for women on AOL

NEW YORK (AP) — AOL is partnering with Marlo Thomas for a website of her own. Thomas says the


NATO calls for strategic partnership with Russia

NEW YORK (AP) — NATO’s chief says a proposed summit of the leaders of Russia and NATO’s 28 nations


Conn. marshal apologizes for taking lap dance

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut state marshal has apologized for paying $15 for a lap dance at


Bomb attack kills 10 people in western Iran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A bomb exploded at a military parade in northwestern Iran early today, killing


Stocks waver as investors seek safety

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are fluctuating in early trading as traders turn to buying Treasurys and gold


Suspect in NC chief’s daughter’s death to return

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A New York man will head back to North Carolina, where he’s facing charges in


K-Rod in NYC court on restraining order violation

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is to be arraigned on criminal contempt charges


Police: Dad left son, 4, in car to visit bar

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man is facing charges after police say he left his


Police: Man ran Salvation Army donation scam

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in Pittsburgh are looking for a man they say poses as a Salvation Army


New Castle man charged with sexually assaulting 2 kids

Andrew David Perry, 23, of Cleland Mill Road, is facing sexual-assault charges involving two children.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will


Octoberfest scheduled after polka Mass


St. Anne's festival planned


Church conducting a rummage sale


Carnival planned on North Side

Carnival planned on North Side YOUNGSTOWN A North Side Carnival will take place Thursday, Friday


Sales of popcorn products provide funding for area Scout troops

Since 1980 Americans have supported Scouting with their purchases of Trail’s End microwave popcorn


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: 2nd Dad doesn’t approve of her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I met “Tom” a few months ago at church. We are both


HELOISE: Honey facts, recipe: Sweet!

Dear Readers: Did you know that September is National Honey Month? If you like honey as much as I


Police searching for driveway robber

Police are looking for the man who robbed a 71-year-old South Side man trying to unload groceries in his driveway.


Police find shell casings on Boardman street

Police were called to Brookfield Avenue when a resident reported hearing gunfire late Monday.


Allegiant Air adding flights to Tampa Bay

Airline adds semiweekly flights to Tampa By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Allegiant


Wolford’s statement? It’s just one game

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One by one, offense and defense, upperclassmen and

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SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS || Raiders Roush wins boys race

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Canfield With sweat pouring

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Police reportedly have 3 suspects in fatal East Side fire

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police have three suspects in the death of a real-estate agent Monday,

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Sebring, Southern join the rankings

Staff Report Tuesday’s release of the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s football computer


8 Choffin students helping to build Habitat house

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Laquail Brooks, 16, flips through the pages of

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Salem ranked ‘excellent’ despite economic challenges

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Salem Board of Education has good reason to be


Pedaline, Pagley lift Hubbard past Lakeview

Staff report HUBBARD Nick Pedaline scored on an assist by Nick Curl as the Hubbard High boys


At last, deed brings stamp of approval

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A lost-and-found situation at the post office led

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Penguins learning how to succeed

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown There may not be a lot of actual basketball

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Campbell board OKs pact with nonteaching workers

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The board of education has approved a new


Boldon hopes new staff, season will help Penguins rebound

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Youngstown One of the first priorities of new head coach Bob

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Partnership broadens N. Side culture

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A partnership between YSU and the Jewish


Plan would renovate YSU's M2 parking structure

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Rather than being torn down, the Lincoln


TWINS 6 Indians4

TWINS 6 Indians4 Next:Indians at Twins, today, 8:10 p.m.


Did you hear the one about the end of the recession...?

Editorial: On paper at least, it’s been a red- letter week to revel in the revitalization of the economy of the


Health-care law confuses many

Associated Press WASHINGTON Six months after President Barack Obama signed the landmark health-


50th anniversary The ‘Andy Griffith’ gala

MYSTERY MAN IN MAYBERRY Mr. Schwump, a background character who is seen sitting on the bench by


GOP blocks bill to lift military gay ban

Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort by Democrats and the


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2010. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn


mlb roundup

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Rays 3 NEW YORK Nick Swisher homered off James Shields to key a


OSU police say guns can’t be tracked

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police at Ohio State University said Tuesday they were unable to


Metro digest || Working at night

Working at night NILES Night construction will begin Thursday on state Route 46. Crews will work


Sheriff: Broncos rookie had considered suicide

Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley, who is thought


iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 20, 2010:

iTunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending Sept. 20, 2010: v“Only Girl (In the


9 NATO troops die in Afghan crash

9 NATO troops die in Afghan crash kabul, afghanistan A helicopter carrying international troops


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Kansas residents activate tornado sirens by phone HUTCHINSON, Kan. Kansas


newsmakers

newsmakers Queen of Soul’s son is badly beaten DETROIT Aretha Franklin’s son was severely


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With autumn’s arrival comes loads of local produce Bountiful harvest of FALL

The Mahoning Valley Agri Guide contains a list of local growers, farm markets and events occurring


Compromise makes sense

Opinion: Compromise makes sense San Jose Mercury News: The Bush administration tax cuts didn’t make sense


Juveniles charged in Boardman robbery

Staff report Boardman Three juvenile males were charged with aggravated robbery after township


Service to eulogize former 911 director

Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners will have a memorial service at 1 p.m.


Teacher bonuses fail to boost scores

Associated Press ATLANTA Offering big bonuses to teachers failed to raise students’ test scores


Twins win, need 1 to clinch

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins are one game away from the AL Central title.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township


Steelers’ Dixon needs knee surgery

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Steelers’ starting quarterback Sunday at Tampa Bay will be a


Change US-China trade policies as prelude to health-care reforms

Opinion: The Vindicator editorial of Sept. 20 is right that Washington ought to worry about Main Street, and


Buckeyes look forward to classes

Associated Press COLUMBUS Now that classes are about to begin at Ohio State, the Buckeyes on the


Paterno toughens up Penn State practice

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. It’s tough love time at Penn State. Increase the intensity


Local company officials meet with defense contractors interested in city

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Officials from about 10 local companies met


Boring lives heat up

McClatchy Newspapers There’s a startling revelation at the heart of “Undercovers,” the new


Pirates 5 Cardinals2

Pirates 5 Cardinals2 Next: Cardinals at Pirates, today, 7:05 p.m.


US TAX CUTS | The facts, the spins

The expiration of Bush-era tax cuts in January has sparked a partisan bickering match, and much of


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gheirghut V. Kolosovsky, 38, of 354 Shields Road,


Shooting of police sergeant under investigation

Associated Press TOLEDO The Toledo police chief says the shooting of a sergeant by another


Leaf peepers get an early fall treat

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Dry summer weather has fueled an early explosion of color as


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Denise Bloom and Walter Nelder, Youngstown, girl,


Ravens expect QB Flacco to be leader

By Tony Grossi The Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The Baltimore Ravens made a major decision


Pirates ground fading Cardinals

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Pirates wish they’d played and pitched this way all


Sooners on the road for 1st time

Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. With their own fans surrounding them in the friendly confines of


Summer in region wasn’t so hot; forecast calls for warmer winter

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The temperatures were higher than normal, but


Hodgkin’s patient needs 3rd marrow transplant

By kristine gill kgill@vindy.com YoungstowN Youngstown native Stephanie Chimento needs a bone-

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Officials raid large pot farm

Associated Press COLUMBUS A tip from hunters who stumbled across a marijuana-growing operation


LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions3-20-43-47-52 Mega Ball26 Tuesday’s Mega


49ers’ coach calm, positive

Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Calm and completely positive, Mike Singletary showed no


Irish face another tough test on Saturday

Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. There are few things Notre Dame fans enjoy more than reveling


Stop trying to ‘soak the rich’

Opinion: By Burke Christensen McClatchy-Tribune RICHMOND, Ky. — What should we do about ending those Bush


Columbiana council approves plan to cut usage of electricity

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA City council finally approved an ordinance


Struthers board awards contract for drain, paving

Staff report struthers The Struthers Board of Education awarded a contract for installing a


major league boxscores

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With Cruze in demand, plant gets OT

By Grace Wyler gwyler@vindy.com lordstown The General Motors complex here is ramping up


Hey, I’m rich; tax me more

Opinion: By Garrett Gruener Los Angeles Times I’m a venture capitalist and an entrepreneur. Over the past


Eckert’s retirement

Eckert’s retirement boardman Eckert’s Interiors will have a retirement sale beginning Thursday.


Don’t let fishing industry sink

Opinion: By Lee Crockett and Zeke Grader McClatchy-Tribune Fish have been a staple in our diet and an


Jobless figures fall in Valley

By Grace Wyler gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Unemployment dropped significantly in the Mahoning


Child-sex charges

Child-sex charges new castle, pa. Andrew David Perry, 23, of Cleland Mill Road, is facing


Fomenting hatred of Muslims hurts US

Opinion: Last week, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accused the U.S. government of


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