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

LAX suspect N.J. transplant, focused on killing TSA agents

The unemployed motorcycle mechanic suspected in the deadly shooting at the Los Angeles airport set out to kill multiple employees of the Transportation Security Administration and hoped the attack would "instill fear in their traitorous minds," authorities said Saturday.


TSA agent killed at LAX remembered as joyful, dedicated family man

Friends and family remembered slain Transportation Security Administration officer Gerardo I. Hernandez as a family man who constantly smiled at travelers passing through the Los Angeles airport.


N.C. Iraq vet, candidate switches to Dem, blasting tea party, GOP for hurting U.S.

An Iraq War veteran campaigning for Congress in eastern North Carolina against U.S. Rep. Walter Jones has changed his party registration from Republican to Democrat, saying the tea party has made the GOP too extreme.


Model railroad display adds Valley's steel industry this year

Eleven-year-old Blake Marcum is too young to remember the daily operations at the Mahoning Valley’s once-thriving steel mills, but he enjoyed a small re-creation of how the area’s most central industry functioned.


Campbell cop crashes K9 cruiser during chase on expressway

Campbell police believe they know who one of their officers was chasing when he wrecked his cruiser on the Madison Avenue Expressway in Youngstown.


Rock legend Mellencamp opens art exhibit at Butler Sunday

At age 20 and fresh out of junior college, John Mellencamp went to New York to pursue fame.


Life will worsen as global warming continues, Nobel panel says

Starvation, poverty, flooding, heat waves, droughts, war and disease already lead to human tragedies.


Smithsonian Main Street exhibit at Steel Museum starting Wednesday

The Youngstown Historical Center of History and Labor, 151 W. Wood St., better known as the Steel Museum, is hosting the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street exhibit, Journey Stories, from Wednesday through Dec. 31.


YSU rallies for 38-34 win over South Dakota

YSU rallies for 38-34 win over South Dakota


South Dakota leads YSU 34-31 in fourth quarter

South Dakota leads YSU 34-31 in fourth quarter.


YSU leads South Dakota 31-27 in fourth

YSU leads South Dakota 31-27 in fourth.


YSU trails South Dakota 27-25 after 3 quarters

YSU trails South Dakota 27-25 after 3 quarters.


YSU trails South Dakota 20-19 at halftime

YSU trails South Dakota 20-19 at halftime.


YSU leads South Dakota 19-17 in second quarter

YSU leads South Dakota 19-17 in second quarter.


YSU takes 13-10 lead on South Dakota in 2Q

YSU takes 13-10 lead on South Dakota in 2Q.


South Dakota leads YSU 10-7 in second quarter

South Dakota leads YSU 10-7 in second quarter.


YSU leads South Dakota 7-3 after first quarter

YSU leads South Dakota 7-3 after first quarter.


Peggy Scott | Fred Battisti Jr.

CARBONDALE, COLO. The Old Thompson Barn at River Valley Ranch was the setting of the Aug. 10

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Amy Pezzuolo | Jeffrey Donston

BESSEMER, PA. St. Anthony Church was the setting of the 2 p.m. Aug. 3 wedding of Amy Pezzuolo of

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Donna McClain | George Berger Jr.

YOUNGSTOWN Donna McClain and George T. Berger Jr. exchanged vows at 4 p.m. Aug. 31 at Fellows

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Melissa Lindquist | Brad Blakeman

BOARDMAN Melissa Jane Lindquist and Brad Edward Blakeman exchanged vows at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at

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Elizabeth Oles | Kenneth Smith

YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting of the 2 p.m. June 22 wedding of

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Church will sponsor grief share seminar

Church will sponsor grief share seminar YOUNGSTOWN Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189


Social-media threats forces cancellation of Harding football game

The game, which was the last one of the year, will not be made up.


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Fitch outlasts Mooney to clinch first 10-0 season

The only thing between Austintown Fitch and the first undefeated season in school history was a program that knows a thing or two about perfect seasons.


Penguins look to keep rolling in S. Dakota

Youngstown State was off last weekend, which means it had an extra week to prepare for today’s game at South Dakota.


Cruze sales slide again in October

Consumers purchased the vehicle in record numbers, but fleet sales kept dropping last month


Western Reserve captures another 10-0 season

The Tigers’ dream turned into a nightmare when Blue Devils senior quarterback Nick Allison threw two touchdown passes in 64 seconds to secure a 25-8 victory.


Dunn installed as YSU’s eighth president

Like businesses, universities have to reinvent


Hill, Tate help Hubbard ice a third perfect season

Hubbard (10-0, 5-0 All-American Conference, American Division) last had an undefeated regular season in 2004.


Hubbard kids walk to school

Walking and biking is a great way for kids to stay fit, says the organizer of Hubbard’s walk-to-school event.


Playoff-bound Struthers gets past Howland

It is Struthers’ first postseason appearance since 1999.


Youngstown homeowner shoots suspected burglar

The intruder kicked in a window to get inside.


Canfield looks to break through

For a team about to play the biggest game of the year, with their season on the line, the Canfield girls soccer team certainly has a calm appearance.


Police, other agencies investigate death of 7-year-old Howland boy

Police and other agencies investigate death of 7-year-old Howland boy


Judge rules against defense motions in East Side street-gang case

Case set for trial later this month


Coitsville man accused of threats against black Youngstown officers

Craig Hall, who is white, faces charges of aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation.


Drew Rauzan sworn in as new permanent Campbell police chief

He also urged people to vote for a 3-mill police and fire renewal levy on Tuesday’s general-election ballot.


Youngstown students explore career paths through Discovery

The Discovery Program is a new offering in the city schools this year, offering third through eighth graders exposure to different fields and career paths


Officials dedicate Village at Arlington

Former Mayor Jay Williams, back center, delivered the keynote speech during Friday’s dedication of the Village at Arlington, which replaced the last remnants of the 1938-vintage Westlake Terrace. Williams, who now works for the Obama administration, called the neighborhood transition ”nothing short of remarkable.” Doing the honors at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, center front, are Aaron Pechota, vice president of development, and Carmelita Douglas, executive director.


YSU volleyball sweeps Wright St., sets record

YSU volleyball sweeps Wright St., sets record youngstown The Youngstown State volleyball team


President should explain spying on world leaders

Editorial: Is there any doubt the United States is being spied upon by foreign governments, even those


METRO DIGEST || Workers falls at Ohio Star Forge

Steel worker falls CHAMPION A 59-year-old worker fell off an electrical transformer at the steel


Cicero’s huge night sparks Red Dragons

John Cicero rushed for 320 yards and four touchdowns on 47 carries to power Niles.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v The Outlaws, 8 p.m.: Southern rockers return to The Cellar, 162 S.


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


Stock market starts Nov. on positive note

Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market started November on a strong note as investors


Museum to honor cartoon visionary

Staff report PITTSBURGH The ToonSeum museum of comic and cartoon art will celebrate the life and


BUSINESS DIGEST || Horse slaughter cleared to resume

Horse slaughter cleared to resume ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. A federal judge cleared the way Friday for


Bizkit rocker working on a CW drama

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Fred Durst is developing a one-hour music drama for the CW based


newsmakers

newsmakers Actor Kevin Hart donates 500 computers to hometown Philly PHILADELPHIA Actor and


Compact-crossover sales soar

Associated Press DETROIT Aging baby boomers. Couples with small kids. Single people with dogs.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.12 —.06 Avalon


Kerry: Some NSA surveillance ‘reached too far’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry’s remark that some National Security


Lisbon lubricant spill posed no threat says state

About 15,000 gallons of water and clay were spilled into a creek there


Penn National forms spin-off company for tax breaks on real estate

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. will now own Austintown racino real estate


Thanksgiving services information

Thanksgiving services information Information on special services for Thanksgiving will be


Congress governs self under ‘Obamacare’

Associated Press WASHINGTON Think you’re confused by “Obamacare”? It’s roiling Capitol Hill


Bishop’s candor is refreshing

Opinion: The Forum, Fargo, N.D.: The response from the Fargo Catholic Diocese last week to Bishop John


Minor parties pose a problem

Opinion: Have you heard about the current “lawless” state of affairs in Ohio’s election system? About how


Lawsuit claiming excessive force allowed to proceed

Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio man’s excessive-force lawsuit can proceed against two


Woman gets life sentence in murder of Beaver Twp. woman

Associated Press MEADVILLE, Pa. A northwestern Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to life in


Mich. man says he told location of bin Laden

Associated Press DETROIT A Michigan man claims he tipped federal investigators to the location


McDonald runs wild against Jackson-Milton

The Jackson-Milton football team was on the edge of something special Friday night as they took on Inter Tri-County League Tier Two rival McDonald.


Snowden seeks international help to get US to drop espionage charges

Associated Press BERLIN The U.S. refused to show any leniency to fugitive leaker Edward Snowden


Warriors hoping for home date

Brookfield defeated LaBrae, 37-21


Trumbull firefighters practice on commercial building

Home-improvement retailer Menard’s donated the building used in the exercise.


Man kills TSA agent, wounds 3 at airport

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A man carrying a note that said he wanted to “kill TSA” pulled a


FAU assistant coach says he witnessed Pelini’s drug use

Staff/wire report Carl Pelini’s surprising departure from Florida Atlantic took another turn


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin A. Berry, 25, of 163 Carnegie Ave.,


Drone strike kills Taliban chief

Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan A U.S. drone strike killed Hakimullah Mehsud, the leader of


Therapist charged with beating adopted son

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A family therapist who works to keep young men out of the child


Canfield city manager urges rejection of charter changes

Opinion: Canfield city manager urges rejection of charter changes A wise man once said, “Change is


Steelers’ rookie Williams gaining confidence

Vince Williams wasn’t supposed to grow up this quickly.


West Virginia doctor convicted in battery of patient

Associated Press SPENCER, W.Va. A Roane County physician has been convicted of putting his


Two men arrested

Two men arrested YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested two men Thursday morning on charges they fired shots


Grace UMC to celebrate

Staff report WARREN Grace United Methodist Church, 1725 Drexel NW, will mark the 110th


Scholarship dinner is Friday

Proceeds go to fund students attending Youngstown State University


OSU not looking past Purdue

Urban Meyer doesn’t need any reminders about what it feels like to lose.


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people on these charges:


Sandusky appeals to Pa. high court

Sandusky appeals to Pa. high court HARRISBURG, Pa. Jerry Sandusky wants Pennsylvania’s highest


REFLECTIONS

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown For the Rev. Dr. Nick Mager, this year has


Orders for Smart Choice Food begin today

Boxes range in price from $22 to $39 and include meat, vegetables, convenience meals, kids box, breakfast box, cake roll box and special Thanksgiving basics box.


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Bill and Nicole Day, Warren, girl, Oct. 31. Richard and


Church Women United honors Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry

The assistant pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church receives Valiant Woman Award.


birthdays

birthdays Singer Jay Black (Jay and the Americans) is 75. Actress Stefanie Powers is 71.


Don't forget to vote on Tuesday

Opinion: Sacrifices were made so blacks and women could enjoy a basic right guaranteed in the Constitution.


Browns’ Taylor won’t talk about Rice incident

When the Ravens and Browns last met, the spit hit the big man.


CORRECTION

CORRECTION A story on Page A1 of Thursday’s Vindicator headlined “Talking turkey: More stores


Fall study series

Fall study series YOUNGSTOWN The Historic Church of St. John, 1429 Mahoning Ave., will present


Church honors its new pastor

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Wedgewood Park Evangelical Congregational Church, celebrated pastor


Today is Saturday, Nov. 2

Today is Saturday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2013. There are 59 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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