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Stories published August 31, 2013

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

Infante has 2 homers, 5 RBIs to beat Indians

Infante has 2 homers, 5 RBIs to beat Indians DETROIT (AP) — Omar Infante homered twice and drove


Pirates beat Cardinals 7-1 to take NL Central lead

Pirates beat Cardinals 7-1 to take NL Central lead PITTSBURGH (AP) — A.J. Burnett scattered four


Canfield Fair truck, tractor pull is best in nation

For the past 14 years, Rick Humphries and Mel Miller of Orwell have made their way to the Canfield Fair for what they consider to be the best truck and tractor pull in the nation.


Blitz Saturday football scores

Saturday's high school football finals


Motorcylist injured in crash with SUV on SR 305

A seriously injured motorcyclist, who did not wear a helmet, was taken by ambulance to St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown after he rear-ended a sport utility vehicle on state Route 305 Friday evening.


4-H members learn values, responsibilty and community service

Jennifer Casanta of Columbiana always knew she wanted her 12-year-old daughter Taylor to join 4-H.


Vindy reporter decides: Is milking awesome, or gross?

When I asked Howard Moff, the director of dairy and beef cattle at the Canfield Fair, if he had any cow-milking wisdom to impart, he chuckled, then rather succinctly explained what to do.


Today's Cleveland-Austintown motorcycle run benefits bone marrow registry

About 150 motorcyclists traveled from Cleveland to Austintown for a good cause.


'57 Chevies,'84 'Vette on display at benefit car show today

Township emergency dispatchers want to make sure classrooms are stocked with plenty of school supplies as students start another academic year.


Health screenings highlight first black Wellness walk/run today

As part of his workout regimen, Jerome Harrell walks about three miles, performs abdominal exercises and lifts light weights at the YMCA in downtown Youngstown.


4 kids die in New York house fire near Pa. border

A fire tore through a home, spewing flames from the windows and killing four children, neighbors said.


Reports: Gerberry, Vallos survive NFL cutdown day

Reports: Gerberry, Vallos survive NFL cutdown day


Obama to seek Congressional OK on Syria strike

Obama to seek Congressional OK on Syria strike


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Tabitha Heaton, Michael Kornack set Sept. 21 date

Edward and Beth Heaton of East Palestine and Erwin and Denise Kornack of Columbiana are announcing

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Jorjena Daly, Brett Barringer are engaged

Dale and Roberta Shouse of Jacksonville, Fla., and George and Janet Daly of Waterloo, N.Y., are

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Smith-Vargin wedding plans set for Sept. 20

The parents of Kelly Ann Smith and Peter John Vargin are announcing the couple’s engagement. Her

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Wedding date of Jugenheimer, Cricks revealed

Glen and Margie Jugenheimer of Hubbard and Ellen Cricks of Niles are announcing the engagement of

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Kayley Fishel, Jeffery Hayat rites are set

POLAND Parents of the future groom, Dr. Shaukat and Donna Hayat of Poland, are announcing the

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Miss Lechinsky, Mr. Gulgas are engaged

GIRARD John Leschinsky of Girard is announcing the engagement of his daughter, Christine

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Conrad-Redaelli wedding set for December 1

CANFIELD Kathy Conrad of Canfield is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Kristin Conrad,

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Sept. 21 date set for Galgan and Franceschelli rite

POLAND Lee and Karen Galgan of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Shannon

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SOCIETY DIGEST || Trash-and-treasure sale planned at church

Trash-and-treasure sale planned at church YOUNGSTOWN Metropolitan Baptist Church, 351 W. Rayen


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Fitch crushes Harding at Mollenkopf

In one of Week One’s biggest stunners (due to the score, if not the result), the Falcons dominated the Raiders 48-0.

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Youngstown anti-fracking amendment has enough valid signatures

But a group opposed to the proposal is asking the elections board to throw it off the ballot


Ursuline rallies, survives last Walsh threat

Trailing 24-14, the Irish scored on their last two possessions.


Canning, crocheting making comeback at fair

A mother and son from Canfield took home top honors in their respective categories.


Ursuline Class of '57 returns for 56th reunion

They came from as far away as California, some returning for the first time since graduating 56 years ago.


Hubbard’s Scott puts up numbers no matter what number he wears

A jersey snafu forced Hubbard running back L.J. Scott to wear number 30 instead of his normal 3.


Driver in second Hylda Avenue hit skip indicted

Police say one of the reasons it took so long to build a case against a woman suspected of injuring five people in a hit-and-run


Toledo blanks YSU, 1-0

Toledo blanks YSU, 1-0 Youngstown In the inaugural game at Farmers National Bank Field, Toledo


Burglar shoots two dogs, kills one

A South Side man said someone broke into his home in the 700 block of East Judson Avenue Thursday afternoon and shot two of dogs, killing one.


Western Reserve rallies to capture opener

Western Reserve weathered an early Cuyahoga Heights storm Friday night.


Gun-rights advocates plead their case in Columbus

Blanche Luczyk wanted to talk about her support for criminal background checks for individuals wanting to buy firearms.


East rally falls short

By ERIC FORTUNE sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ashtabula Lakeside coach Frank Hall garnered a lot


Niles councilman pleads not guilty to traffic violation

Staff report NILES Niles Councilman Edward S. McCormick pleaded not guilty to operating a motor


3 indicted in child endangerment, abuse

Three young adults living at 1725 Larchmont Ave. NE in the city have been indicted on charges of child endangering, accused of abusing four children.


Pregnant woman jailed for unpaid tickets from '01

Pregnant woman jailed for unpaid tickets from '01


How will Ohio's new tax adjustments affect you?

Come Sunday, shoppers in the Mahoning Valley will pay more for retails goods, but their next paycheck will be a little higher too.


Martinez powers Tigers

The Indians traded for Arizona’s Jason Kubel


Program to help babies, moms with addictions

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio plans to start a program to help babies who are born addicted to


Truck and Tractor Pull set for Saturday

Truck and Tractor Pull set for Saturday Tickets still are available for the Canfield Fair


Tinger’s field goal lifts Brookfield

Brookfield needed every second Friday night to earn a 30-27 victory over Springfield in a Division VI back-and-forth battle.


Big Ben happy as an underdog

The Steelers played uninspired in their preseason finale at Carolina


LABOR DAY

LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Two companies bid on a $1.5 million to $2 million Trumbull busing contract

Two companies bid on a $1.5 million to $2 million Trumbull busing contract


Browns’ Mingo doubtful for Dolphins opener

The rookie linebacker is scheduled to undergo a CT scan


Puskas: Locals hope to buffalo Buckeyes

Devin Campbell and Alex Zordich want to make something perfectly clear.


‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ activist dies

Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. Darren Manzella, a gay combat medic discharged from the Army


Interim pastor

Interim pastor youngstown Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, will welcome the


Christian theater

Christian theater warren Local Christian theater troupe, No Plan B, will perform at 7 p.m.


Fairmont General says it will file for Chapter 11

Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Fairmont General Hospital announced Friday it will file for


oDOT update

oDOT update What’s new Upcoming new road projects in Mahoning County by the Ohio Department of


Mixed emotions about NFL settlement

Associated Press NEW YORK The hundreds of millions of dollars the NFL is ready to pay former


MYCAP Workforce Development Program is Thursday

The six-week program is for adults 18 and older who are seeking employment but lack the necessary skills for which employers are looking.


Ohio sales tax increases, income tax decreases

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Thinking about buying a car or a sofa or some fancy


Ohio food banks need our help

Opinion: COLUMBUS In 2007, people in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties made more than a half-


Ohio should deny parole for Trumbull ‘sociopath’ killer

Editorial: Twenty-one years ago, 16-year- old Christopher Ferrell, along with a group of other juvenile


Let other nations punish Syria

Opinion: Seattle Times: The United States is under no obligation or duty to take the lead in another military


Will provide $9 million in funding

Will provide $9 million in funding


Lighthouse Baptist marks 25th year

bessemer, pa. Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1021 Stateline Road, will celebrate its 25th anniversary


Gold is making a comeback

Associated Press NEW YORK Gold is having a summer revival. The price of gold touched $1,420 an


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m.: Harness racing begins at noon, with the


Irish looking to grow offense

The onus for the Notre Dame offense heading into today’s game against Temple is to score more.


IRAQ Violence kills 14 as al-Qaida claims attacks

Associated Press BAGHDAD, iraq The Iraqi branch of al-Qaida claimed responsibility Friday for a


Obama weighs ‘limited’ action against Syria

Associated Press WASHINGTON Edging toward a punitive strike against Syria, President Barack


Ginsburg to officiate at same-sex marriage

Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will officiate at a same-


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Kate’s 1st appearance since royal birth LONDON The Duchess of Cambridge has made


McDonald overcomes penalties in rout

McDonald coach Dan Williams, although happy about the victory, isn’t pleased about the mental errors.


Bucs’ Jones hits 100th home run

The Pirates’ 5-0 victory moves them back into first


Developer of W.Va. power plant files for bankruptcy protection

Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. The developer of a $2 billion coal-fired power plant in


Cut with machete

Cut with machete youngstown A man told police he was cut with a machete in a dispute over car


Humility of Mary nuns elect leaders

Staff report VILLA MARIA, Pa. The Sisters of the Humility of Mary elected new leadership for a


Man dies in lawn-mower accident

Staff report NESHANNOCK, Pa. A commercial landscaping employee on a lawn mower died in a 6 p.m.


METRO DIGEST || Man accused of choking his dog arraigned

Dog-choking hearing YOUNGSTOWN Not-guilty pleas were entered Friday for a man accused of


Buckeyes chasing a championship

The first step is today’s game against Buffalo.


SPIRIT-LED MEMBERS

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Though Simon Road Church of God engages its


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Diane Bond, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 29. Thomas


Sebring man indicted on child sex-porn charges

Daniel Nutt is accused of viewing or downloading pictures of a minor not his own child engaging in sexual activity on Feb. 13.


ZZ Top Looking to ‘LA FUTURA’

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There are only so many musicians or bands that are


dayton racino Official: Nonunion workers shut out at Penn Gaming site

By THOMAS GNAU Dayton Daily News The head of an Ohio construction trade group that represents


Bank of America to lay off 1,100 workers

Bank of America to lay off 1,100 workers BEACHWOOD, OHIO Bank of America Corp. will lay off more


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas R. Watson, 36, of 3658 Hopkins Road,


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2013. There are 122 days left in the year.


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