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

Beaver Township man dies in motorcycle crash

POLAND A 23-year-old Beaver Township man, Kevin J. Jackson Jr., was killed Monday afternoon when


Convicted polygamist leader hospitalized in Texas

Convicted polygamist leader hospitalized in Texas


House GOP to spike rules as part of jobs agenda

House GOP to spike rules as part of jobs agenda


Police seek man who threatened store employees

YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for the man who ran out of an East Side convenience store with


Ohio lawmaker seeks ideas, offers free lunch

Ohio lawmaker seeks ideas, offers free lunch


Obama rounds out econ team ahead of jobs speech

Obama rounds out econ team ahead of jobs speech


Stock rise after storm damage is less than feared

Stock rise after storm damage is less than feared


Roth Brothers to invest and create jobs

AUSTINTOWN Roth Bros. Inc. of Austintown will invest $1.2 million and create 55 new jobs during


Consumer spending rebounds, rose 0.8 pct. in July

Consumer spending rebounds, rose 0.8 pct. in July


NYC's subway back on track for commute after Irene

NYC's subway back on track for commute after Irene


We Are Ohio opens Struthers office Tuesday

We Are Ohio opens Struthers office Tuesday


Police probe morning shooting

Police probe morning shooting


Mandy Tyree, Nic Moga to wed in Boardman Park

boardman Mandy Diann Tyree and Nicholas Joseph Moga II, both of Boardman, are announcing their

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Jennifer Singleton, Jeremy Winters to marry in Oct.

The engagement and coming marriage of Jennifer Elizabeth Singleton and Jeremy Bryan Winters is being

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Kaylan Lehotsky, Paul Schreffler to wed in October

Kaylan Jill Lehotsky and Paul Robert Schreffler, both of Rockville, Md., are planning an Oct. 9

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WORTH A LOOK

CARD, BINGO PARTIES Rodef Sholom Sisterhood , will have its seventh annual community card party


Motorcylist dies in crash in Vienna; 2nd motorcycle fatality of weekend in Trumbull

VIENNA A motorcyclist was killed in a Sunday afternoon collision with a car at state Route 82 and


UPDATE: Cleanup begins as weaker Irene enters Canada

Associated Press NEW YORK Stripped of hurricane rank, Tropical Storm Irene spent the last of


Conn reigns as king of Valley golf after winning the top division

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com POLAND The 2011 edition of the Greatest Golfer of the

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Polish Heritage Day celebration preserves culture

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN There was some- thing for everyone

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4,000 walk, run, raise $180K for Valley breast-care center

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Many 20-year-olds spend a lot of time working,

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Indians’ top pick debuts in Scrappers’ win

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NILES The Indians’ No. 1 draft pick, Francisco Lindor, got his

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Prosecutors bash Cafaro interests in Oakhill case

PUBLIC OFFICIALS RECEIVED FREE SERVICES, FILING SAYS By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com


Stadium-Market crosswalk gets green light

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A crosswalk will be painted at an intersection


Federal Station’s east lot to undergo concrete testing

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Improvements at Federal Station continue, even


Columbiana street fair: It’s ‘a big, citywide reunion’

By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Many former residents who revisit the area plan


Steelers’ D tested by Falcons

Associated Press PITTSBURGH James Harrison expected the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to be tested


Veteran husband’s improvement encourages Austintown woman

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Colleen Village recently was able to see her


California dreamin’ at LLWS

Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. An American flag draped around his shoulders, Braydon


Fugitive wanted on rape warrant from Youngstown arrested in Pa.

PStaff report POLK, Pa. A 39-year-old Youngstown man is lodged in Venango County Jail awaiting


Bad night at Bristol for those on bubble

Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. It didn’t take long for Paul Menard’s race to go awry at Bristol


Metro Digest || Motorcyclist killed in crash with car

Motorcyclist killed in crash with car VIENNA A motorcyclist was killed in a Sunday afternoon


High School Sports || At a glance

FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES Cardinal Mooney 28, Canton McKinley 24 Cleveland Benedictine 31,


Hobbling Indians fall short of sweep

Associated Press CLEVELAND Manny Acta has seen the injuries for his team mount on a daily basis.


Injury ends Brantley’s season

Associated Press CLEVELAND Bad news on the injury front continues to pile up for the Cleveland


A Greatest Day | YSU'er takes top Valley golf crown

Scott Porter celebrates with a gallery of more than 150 people after chipping the ball into the No. 9 hole during Sunday’s finals of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament at The Lake Club in Poland. Porter finished in a three-way tie for fourth place in the Pete Mollica Open Division.

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Officials: 29 dead in suicide bombing

Officials: 29 dead in suicide bombing baghdad A suicide bomber blew himself up inside Baghdad’s


About JobsOhio

About JobsOhio What is it? JobsOhio is a private, nonprofit corporation that is separate from the


Team NEO adds leaders

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Team Northeast Ohio hopes a little added bulk will


Greatest Golfer | News and notes

Go Penguins: Youngstown State University golfer Anthony Conn wasn’t the only Penguin to win on


Prep Roundup || Recent games

BOYS SOCCER Poland 4, Salem 0 Kevin Krumpak scored three goals and assisted on the other for


david dermer | the vindicator

david dermer | the vindicator Costumed dancers perform at the fourth annual Polish Heritage Day


Prosecutor confirms Casey Anthony book

The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. Jeff Ashton, the veteran assistant state attorney who became


Massaquoi back at practice

Associated Press BEREA Back at practice for the first time, Browns receiver Mohamed Massaquoi is


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Bruce Phillips Jr. v. Trumbull County Clerk of Courts,


Moohunt: Runaway cow captures German hearts

Associated Press BERLIN A runaway cow named Yvonne is on the loose in Germany and the manhunt —


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lawrence County Commissioners, 6 p.m., Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Dept., 149


greatest golfer of the valley | Sunday finals at The Lake Club

Pete Mollica Open Division 72 74 76—222 *Anthony Conn,, Mill Creek Golf Course 72 73 77—222


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bridge Weekly quiz answers Q. Neither vulnerable, you hold: xK 10 8 3 u10 6 5 2 vA J 8 7 w5


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘The Help’ reigns again at box office LOS ANGELES “The Help” remained Hollywood’s


Federer still hungry as U.S. Open begins

Associated Press NEW YORK First came the end of Roger Federer’s remarkable run of reaching a


Firing a Campbell water worker wasn’t in city’s best interest

Opinion: Firing a Campbell water worker wasn’t in city’s best interest I read with astonishment and


Cleanup begins as weaker Irene exits the US

Associated Press NEW YORK Stripped of hurricane rank, Tropical Storm Irene spent the last of


Carmakers’ rebound drives jobs in U.S.

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Taxpayers bailed out much of the U.S. auto industry. Now the


We’re better off when risk is richly rewarded

Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers Warren Buffett caused quite with a recent New York


Family’s cat found 2 weeks after fire

Associated Press DOVER, Ohio An eastern Ohio family who thought their two pet cats had died when


Air show to include Thunderbirds

Staff report CLEVELAND The Cleveland National Air Show will return next weekend, Sept. 3, 4 and


Va. soldier sought in 4 deaths found dead

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A soldier suspected of killing four people in Pennsylvania and


Ohio shale drillers may soon face new air-pollution limits

Associated Press COLUMBUS Companies drilling for oil and natural gas in shale formations in Ohio


Volunteers conduct 6th search for missing Cincy-area woman

Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Ohio Nearly 100 volunteers have spent more time combing wooded areas


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2011. There are 124 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Beyoncé announcement steals VMAs

Associated Press los angeles Beyonce and Jay-Z’s spawn does not even have a name yet, but it was


Moving on trade agreements

Opinion: Moving on trade agreements Kansas City Star: On his Midwest bus tour, President Barack Obama


Irene forecasts on track; not up to speed on wind

Associated Press WASHINGTON Hurricane Irene was no mystery to forecasters. They knew where it


Gadhafi forces killed detainees, survivors say

Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Retreating loyalists of Moammar Gadhafi killed scores of


Coming to grips with the dangers of distracted driving

Editorial: In the legal battle over whether killing someone with a car while texting or talking on a cellphone


Blacks, Hispanics hurting when it comes to median wealth

Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid McClatchy Newspapers The Great Recession with soaring unemployment and plunging


After 4 weeks of losses, stocks rise; can it last?

Associated Press NEW YORK Maybe Warren Buffett can strike a deal to buy the entire stock market,


Calif.: 1st state to ban foam containers?

Calif.: 1st state to ban foam containers? sacramento, calif. Restaurant owner Gary Honeycutt


DVD RELEASES

DVD RELEASES Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include: “Tyler


Ohio teams assist with recovery

Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio did its part this weekend to aid in the recovery from the storm


MLB roundup Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 9 Angels 5 ARLINGTON, TEXAS Josh Hamilton broke out of a slump with a


Lohse’s 100th win lifts Cards past Bucs

Associated Press ST. LOUIS Kyle Lohse received a well-deserved, ice-water shower from his St.


School choice in Colorado

Opinion: CASTLE ROCK, Colo. The red stone outcropping that gives this community its name is just a facet of


Video game review: ‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’

‘Deus Ex: Human Revolution’ Grade: A Details: By Square Enix, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation


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