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

Mooney staying put in Youngstown

Cardinal Mooney High School will stay on the Youngstown’s South Side, Bishop George V. Murry announced today.


Youngstown school board committee meets Thursday

Youngstown school board committee meets Thursday


Man stabbed in Boardman dies

A man was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon in Boardman. boardman A man was stabbed to


NJ Gov. Christie: Oct. election to fill seat

NJ Gov. Christie: Oct. election to fill seat


Wednesday is deadline to register for free mammogram screening

Wednesday is deadline to register for free mammogram screening


Cops find gun after manhunt called off

Suspect able to escape into woods CAMPBELL Police say a man who is a suspect in a child


Stolen mall mannequin found in Boardman

Stolen mall mannequin found in Boardman


$10,500 bond set for rape suspect

$10,500 bond set for rape suspect


OSU's Gee retires after Notre Dame comments

OSU's Gee retires after Notre Dame comments


YSU committees back tuition increase, transportation fee

YSU committees back tuition increase, transportation fee YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown State


Youngstown Medicaid cheater gets 2 years in prison

Youngstown Medicaid cheater gets 2 years in prison


Trumbull County lifts Potters Circle boil advisory

Tests indicate that the water meets EPA standards The boil advisory issued Monday for Trumbull


Pa. senator have much to consider in alcohol debate

Pa. senators have much to consider in alcohol debate


ACLU: Arrests for pot more likely if you're black

ACLU: Arrests for pot more likely if you're black


Sciortino pays $50 fine and $80 in court costs in marked lanes case

Sciortino pays $50 fine and $80 in court costs in marked lanes case CANFIELD Mahoning County


Ohio announces new childhood anti-obesity effort

Ohio announces new childhood anti-obesity effort


Bill would limit Ohio law enforcement's boat stops

Bill would limit Ohio law enforcement's boat stops


Fort Hood suspect cites 'defense of others' plan

Fort Hood suspects cites 'defense of others' plan


7-foot alligator removed from Ohio home basement

7-foot alligator removed from Ohio home basement


Ohio Edison offering efficient light bulbs

Customers should take advantage of offer, they're already paying for efficiency efforts on their


Compressed natural gas fueling station to be built Girard

Compressed natural gas fueling station to be built Girard Construction will begin before the end


Federal regulators probe Cruze, Sonic, Camaro airbags

Federal regulators probe Cruze, Sonic, Camaro airbags


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will meet for lunch at noon Monday at the Red Lobster,


Support meeting for veterans tonight

Support meeting for veterans tonight LEETONIA Point Man’s LZ Refuge Veterans Outpost support


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YSU energy forum focused on improving U.S. economy

The two-day event attracted more than 200 from across the country

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VIP program to expand in summer

Block watch leaders say they like the extra cops

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Hilco Trading buys steelmaking assets at former RG mill in Warren

Hilco Trading of Northbrook Ill. has purchased the steel making assets at the former RG Steel mill and will “do everything possible to find a purchaser for the facility that can operate the hot-mill facility as a going concern.”


Top 100: Best-written TV series of all time (1-52)

Here are the best-written TV series of all time, according to The Writers Guild of America, which unveiled its picks Sunday night. Do you agree?


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Cruze sales increase by 17.5 percent

Detroit's big-three, Japanese automakers had a strong May

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Ursuline, Springfield meet for a tune-up

The Fighting Irish won, 12-4, in six innings Monday at Springfield.

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Youngstown and YSU to seek $250,000 federal grant for study

City has spent $1.1 million on studies since 2005


Boardman parents outraged after doors to commencement close early

Several Boardman parents are outraged after police closed doors to the Sunday afternoon commencement ceremony.


Top 100: Best-written TV series of all time (53-100)

Here are the best-written TV series of all time, according to The Writers Guild of America, which unveiled its picks Sunday night. Do you agree?


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Kokrak comes up short in US Open qualifier

Kokrak was eliminated after the third playoff hole.

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Bruins crush Penguins for 2-0 series lead

Brad Marchand scored twice during a four-goal first period.

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Heat wrap: Miami dominates decisive Game 7

Their season, their legacy, their reign atop the NBA was all at stake, and the Heat responded.


A ‘snip’ in time

Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Visit any animal shelter in


Karzai has overstayed his welcome

Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times Hamid Karzai has been president of Afghanistan for a long time —


Public’s skepticism justified

Opinion: By Seth Morgan Special to The Vindicator President Obama delivering the commencement speech at


A scandal in the making

Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star It’s looking like a long summer for Kathleen Sebelius. That


Butler museum to premiere PHOTOREALISM MASTERWORK

Staff report Youngstown The first exhibition of a new and monumental work by renowned


Teixeira grand as Yankees slam Indians

Justin Masterson matched a season high by allowing seven runs in the loss.


State track qualifiers

State track qualifiers DIVISION I Boys Austintown Fitch — Sam Ortz (110 hurdles); Joe


New IRS head: Taxpayers no longer trust agency

Associated Press WASHINGTON His agency under relentless fire, the new head of the Internal


Students drive to succeed with electric car conversion project

Students drive to succeed with electric car conversion project


Department mourns former deputy

Former supervisor lauded for his manner


Judy Sheesley disappointed 20-year-old won’t take responsibility for her daughter’s death

Judy Sheesley said she’s disappointed that Tyler Stevens, the 20-year-old Girard man who gave her daughter a fatal dose of heroin a year ago, still hasn’t accepted responsibility for his role in her death.


Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1


Stroke guidelines award

Stroke guidelines award YOUNGSTOWN St. Elizabeth Health Center has received the Get With The


Jury finds for Ohio teacher fired while pregnant

Associated Press CINCINNATI A Catholic school teacher who was fired after she became pregnant


Fire kills 119 at China plant

A swift-moving fire trapped panicked workers inside a poultry slaughterhouse in northeastern China that had only a single open exit, killing at least 119 people in one of the country’s worst industrial disasters in years.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Diagnosed with cancer, singer cancels album NEW YORK Soul singer Sharon Jones has


Violence interdiction patrol

Violence interdiction patrol The Youngstown Police Department Monday released the statistics for


Carte blanche taxation

Opinion: The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.: President Barack Obama has consistently insisted that the


On area diamonds | Sandlot roundup

Class B Astro Falcons 10, Roth Brothers 3 The Astro Falcons scored seven runs in the first


Best-written TV series? ‘The Sopranos’

By Mary McNamara Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Writers Guild announced its 101 best-


Braves roll past Burnett, Bucs

Pittsburgh catcher Russell Martin and manager Clint Hurdle were both ejected.


Djokovic struggles, but wins

Less than 48 hours after learning of the death of his childhood coach, Novak Djokovic was on court at the French Open.


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YSU’s Dosch stays positive as draft nears

Today, Dosch will have reconstructive ACL surgery with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ medical director, Dr. Patrick DeMeo.

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DSW/Pat Catan’s coming to Boardman shopping center

Shoe and craft stores will open in Boardman


‘Honky Tonk Angels’ is all about the music

By DAVID MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com NILES I hate country music. Perhaps it’s the


Sullivan captures K.O. Drugs boxing title

Struthers junior goes 3-0 in the upperclass middleweight division.


Hubbard's St. Patrick School graduates 15 kindergartners

Father Tim O'Neill praises parents, grandparents for 'unselfish giving'


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Quanniece Porter and DeSuan Williams, Youngstown, girl,


Woman charged with OVI had her 7-year-old daughter as passenger

A Boardman woman was arrested for OVI and child endangerment


Ohio gas prices rise

Ohio gas prices rise columbus The price of gas has gone back up in Ohio and continues to remain


‘Tea Party’ tempest is brewing

Opinion: The “tea party” is back and is brewing trouble for the Republican establishment. After the GOP


Before he became best known as a game-show host (“Deal or No Deal”) and talent-show

Before he became best known as a game-show host (“Deal or No Deal”) and talent-show judge


Events at UPMC

Events at UPMC FARRELL, PA. Several events are this week at UPMC Horizon: Wednesday, basic


Storm chasing: It’s critical, profitable — and dangerous

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY While most people take shelter when a tornado approaches, a


Prosecutor: Manning let secrets into enemy hands

Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. Pfc. Bradley Manning put U.S. military secrets into the hands


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Woman’s generous spirit inspired Harriet’s Cupboard

The program provides personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies and paper products to those in need.

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NJ Sen. Lautenberg dies at 89

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. The next time a flight attendant reminds you there’s no smoking


Former Buffalo QB has cancer of jaw

Associated Press BATAVIA, N.y. Jim Kelly intends to confront the cancer found in his upper jaw


Farmers will acquire wealth management firm

The deal, with a Cleveland-based company, is expected to close in weeks


Children services board tentatively picks new director

The CSB chairman will enter into contract talks with Randall B. Muth to become executive director.


Animal Welfare League closing in on completion of new Vienna center

More work and more fundraising are needed to complete the Animal Welfare League’s Animal Welfare Care & Education Center.


FDA: Diabetes drug may cause fewer problems than thought

Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA The controversial diabetes drug Avandia, made by


Suicide bomber kills 9 kids, 2 US troops

Suicide bomber kills 9 kids, 2 US troops kabul A suicide bomber targeting U.S. troops outside an


High court: Police can collect DNA from arrestees

Associated Press WASHINGTON A divided Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for police to


Don’t use licorice to lower libido

Q. I am a 21-year-old female and swear I have a male libido. Most guys would find that desirable,


MVSD should offer in-depth report on water entity’s future

Editorial: Sometime in july, the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District will formally seek rate increases for bulk


Shepherd of the Valley earns praise

Shepherd of the Valley earns praise poland Shepherd of the Valley-Poland received an excellent


Board meeting

Board meeting youngstown Youngstown Board of Education meets at 5 p.m. today in the board room


Years ago

Today is Tuesday, June 4, the 155th day of 2013. There are 210 days left in the year. Associated


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee 4:45 p.m., meeting 5:30 p.m., 26 S.


Practice of billing Medicare to fix droopy lids in question RAISING EYEBROWS

By Joe Eaton and David Donald The Center for Public Integrity WASHINGTON Aging Americans


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Austrian drives flaming car to fire station VIENNA Some Austrian firefighters


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony V. Rosati, 29, of 309 Erskine Ave., Boardman,


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x7 5 3 2 uA 4 2 vK 7 wJ 10 6 4 WEST EAST


Of mice and medical marijuana

By Geoffrey Mohan Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The words “marijuana” and “brain damage”