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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Vets of 6 wars honored tonight at Quaker Steak Patriot Day Bike Night
Marines Sgt. Dan Rader left Beirut, Lebanon, in October 1983.
Former Idora Park carousel picked as winner of Totally Awesome Awards
Staff report Once the crowning jewel of Idora Park, the 1922 carousel with 48 hand-carved wooden
Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills
Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills Police probing phony money at Canfield Fair
8 NH patients notified of possible exposure to fatal brain disease
Eight patients who may have been exposed to a fatal brain disease at a New Hampshire hospital have been contacted by the hospital's president, who said Thursday the patients aren't panicking.
Obama reassuring Europeans US not snooping or eavesdropping on them
President Barack Obama is reassuring Europeans that the U.S. is not snooping through their emails or eavesdropping on their telephone calls.
Former Idora Park carousel picked as winner of Totally Awesome Awards
Staff report Once the crowning jewel of Idora Park, the 1922 carousel with 48 hand-carved wooden
A bat found in Poland Township tested positive for rabies
A bat found in Poland Township tested positive for rabies Fifth rabid animal found in Mahoning
Farmers National Banc Corp. invests in private-equity fund
Farmers National Banc Corp. invests in private-equity fund
8 battlefield dogs reunite in NY with soldiers who adopted them in Afghanistan
Army reunions have been held as long as soldiers have been going off to war, yet a reunion this week was perhaps like no other in history.
Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills
Fair vendors report finding counterfeit bills Staff report Fair police confiscated several
Ex-Ohio doctor to plead guilty in pain-clinic case
Ex-Ohio doctor to plead guilty in pain-clinic case
Egypt: Interior minister survives bomb attack
Egypt: Interior minister survives bomb attack CAIRO (AP) - Egypt’s interior minister escaped an
Program introduces electric rental cars in Orlando
Program introduces electric rental cars in Orlando
Rogers man killed in Columbiana County traffic accident
Rogers man killed in Columbiana County traffic accident
Amid tensions, Obama, Putin put on a happy face
Amid tensions, Obama, Putin put on a happy face ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President Barack
Obama lobbying lawmakers on Syria from overseas
Obama lobbying lawmakers on Syria from overseas WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama pressed
Suit filed after Pa. murder convictions overturned
Suit filed after Pa. murder convictions overturned
Cleveland councilman sentenced to 10 days in jail for DUI conviction
Cleveland councilman sentenced to 10 days in jail for DUI conviction
Campbell police make several drug arrests
Campbell police make several drug arrests Staff report CAMPBELL Police made seven drug-
SPIN METER: Obama on use of US military might
SPIN METER: Obama on use of US military might ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - As a candidate focused
Boardman police investigating theft from township man's truck
Boardman police investigating theft from township man's truck
Northside Medical Center nurses have informational picketing Saturday
Northside Medical Center nurses have informational picketing Saturday
Pa. candidate wants 5 pct. tax on shale-gas drilling
Pa. candidate wants 5 pct. tax on shale-gas drilling
Divided vote foreshadows Obama challenge on Syria
Divided vote foreshadows Obama challenge on Syria WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate panel’s deep divide
Syrian rebels fight army near Christian village
Syrian rebels fight army near Christian village BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian government troops battled al-
Cleanup planned Saturday on Youngstown's South Side
Cleanup planned Saturday on Youngstown's South Side
Obama heads into the lion’s den in Russia
Obama heads into the lion’s den in Russia ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President Barack Obama is
Poland Twp. Safety Forces Appreciation Day is Saturday
Poland Twp. Safety Forces Appreciation Day is Saturday
School deal reached for Ohio girl with service dog
School deal reached for Ohio girl with service dog
Delay sought in 1983 murder resentencing
Delay sought in 1983 murder resentencing UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Defense attorneys are seeking a
Tests sought on man who died in police custody
Tests sought on man who died in police custody PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say more tests will
Man struck by 2 vehicles in western Pa. dies
Man struck by 2 vehicles in western Pa. dies BIG BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — Police say a pedestrian trying
DA: Suspects in shooting already jailed
DA: Suspects in shooting already jailed WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say they believe two
Get kids immunized Wednesday in Girard
The well-child immunization clinic is Wednesday at the Girard Health Department, 100 W. Main St., in the city building.
Saturday block party to close Park Vista Drive
Park Vista Drive will be closed between Lansdowne Boulevard and Forest View Drive on the East Side because of a block party from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Church will sponsor autumn festival
Church will sponsor autumn festival HOWLAND Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road
Humane Society events are ready and set to go
September events are in place for exercising your dog.
ACS seeking volunteers for Cancer Prevention Study-3
The American Cancer Society is looking for local male and female residents to enroll in its Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3).
Poland Safety Forces Appreciation Day Saturday
Poland Township Safety Forces Appreciation Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Poland Giant Eagle parking lot.
Teddy's mom gets 15 years
Judge R. Scott Krichbaum couldn’t help but think of his own mother Wednesday as he sentenced a Struthers woman to 15 years in prison for charges she allowed her ex-boyfriend to abuse her three sons for years, killing one of them.
Pitch perfect: Lakeview’s Alli Pavlik has 100-plus goals
Lakeview High senior forward Alli Pavlik wants people to remember her name once she leaves and moves on to bigger and better challenges.
Finances will determine Mooney’s destiny
A feasibility study by a professional fund-raising company will evaluate financial support for a new school in southern Mahoning County.
YSU’s Hess: ‘I need to play better’
The Penguins may have beaten Dayton 28-10 in last week’s opener, but it wasn’t a winning effort from their offense, particularly through the air.
Fischer, Mancini score goals in Canfield victory
Bailey Fischer’s goal was her fourth in her last three games.
YSU enrollment drops more than expected
Each percentage point in the drop represents a loss of $1 million, said university spokesman Ron Cole.
Scrappers defeat Auburn in finale
Mahoning Valley (30-44) finished fourth in the five-team Pinckney Division — 17 games behind State College.
Canfield motorists face multiple road projects
Canfield motorists will have to deal with some possible traffic delays with multiple new road projects beginning at the same time.
Weeden set for another opener
Brandon Weeden’s most vivid recollection of his NFL debut was an embarrassing sack.
Rust Belt delves into Poe in musical "Nevermore!"
Robert Dennick Joki’s Rust Belt Theater Company will take a dark turn this weekend when it presents the premiere of “Nevermore!,” a musical based on the writings of Edgar Allan Poe.
10 performances to catch this fall
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer The fall movie going season offers a bevy of hotly
For Crazy and the Brains, Pabstolutely is no-brainer
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s not so much that Crazy and the Brains bassist Brett
Cruze sales drop 8 percent in August
Analysts still impressed by the model's sales volume this year
Fun for kids at YSU tailgate lot
The Youngstown State University Athletic Department will host the first of two Kids Tailgate Fun Days from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the M-7 parking lot on Fifth Avenue, near Stambaugh Stadium.
Safety grant to be used for sidewalks in Liberty
The project will be at no cost to the township, said township administrator Pat Ungaro.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU promotes tennis assistant to head coach
YSU promotes tennis assistant to head coach YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State Director of Athletics
Youngstown Area Community Cup is Saturday in Wick Recreation Area
Youngstown Area Community Cup is Saturday in Wick Recreation Area
Winner Aviation key to airport
Ron Butler, engine-shop supervisor for Winner Aviation, lubricates a propeller on a MU2 B40 aircraft at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna. Winner Aviation has been at the airport since the mid-1990s, and the staff performs myriad duties there.
Preserve the harvest
Preserve the harvest Whether you are freezing or canning, be sure to do it right. This will help
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Life Could Be a Dream,SDRq directed by Mark Frost and Cheryl Kekel, with
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Youngstown native rides in on "Hell on Wheels"
For an accomplished actor, Victor Slezak sure keeps a low profile.
Poster exhibition at McDonough museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The McDonough Museum of Art, 525 Wick Ave., will open the 2013-14 season
Pooch Pentathlon at Davis YMCA
Staff report BOARDMAN The Davis Family YMCA, 45 McClurg Road, will have the Pooch Pentathlon for
Badfish Weekend at Nelson Ledges
Staff report GARRETTSVILLE Nelson Ledges Quarry Park will present Fall Badfish Weekend from
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Valerie Harper joins ‘Dancing With Stars’ NEW YORK Busy cancer patient Valerie
MYCAP to offer Bank Night event
MYCAP to offer Bank Night event YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership,
“Sunday Night Football” (8:30 P.M., NBC): Yeah, I know it’s Thursday; I
“Sunday Night Football” (8:30 P.M., NBC): Yeah, I know it’s Thursday; I don’t get it either. In any
Steelers name Clark a captain
Ryan Clark spent all preseason talking about how rejuvenated Troy Polamalu looks in practice.
Eastern Gateway oil and gas degree in the pipeline
The two-year technical degree in natural gas operation at Eastern Gateway is subject to Ohio Board of Regents approval.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, work study, 9 a.m., 3711 McCartney Road, Lowellville.
US spies missed signs of attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence agencies did not detect the Syrian regime readying
A notebook, calendar, computer or shoebox will do Garden journals
If you have never kept a garden journal, please consider doing so. A journal serves as an almanac and reference guide. It’s a great learning tool.
Fall cleanup begins now
Fall cleanup begins now Removing dead leaves, getting rid of plant debris and doing a general
Twin brothers see Teddy as their hero
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Teddy Foltz’s twin brothers say their slain brother
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Riddick (R) Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up
CLEVELAND Suicide of convicted kidnapper, rapist brings little sympathy
Associated Press CLEVELAND Residents in the tough Cleveland neighborhood where three women were
Study: energy boom means big benefits for families, economy
IHS Global Insight says economic benefits will double in next decade
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Steve Vuich, 8 p.m. Avalon at
Arms museum exhibit showcases historic clothing
Staff report Youngstown The Arms Family Museum will open a new exhibit of historic clothing that
McDonald’s exploring changes to Dollar Menu
Associated Press NEW YORK McDonald’s Corp. says a revamped version of its Dollar Menu that
GOP’s future path
Opinion: The Decatur (Ala.) Daily: Many have seen the future of the Republican Party, and it poses a serious
Arab countries should lead the attack on Assad’s Syria
Editorial: Arab states, including American ally Saudi Arabia, have come out swinging — albeit verbally —
Senate panel backs strike on Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s request for speedy congressional backing of
Ravens, Broncos meet again
Associated Press DENVER Three things to watch for as the Denver Broncos kick off the season
Pirates press on after ‘The Streak’
Toast them with a bottle of Iron City. Wear that 1970s-era Pittsburgh painter’s cap with pride. Celebrate the end of “The Streak.”
Mayor to Ill. gay couples: Come marry in Minn.
Associated Press CHICAGO With all of Illinois’ financial woes, residents have grown accustomed
METRO DIGEST || Front Street closing
Road closing Youngstown Front Street will be closed between Phelps and Market streets in the
VA says billions are needed to expand caregiver benefit
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Department of Veterans Affairs said Wednesday it supports
METRO DIGEST || Enroll in cancer study
Enroll in cancer study YOUNGSTOWN The American Cancer Society is looking for local male and
Mineral Ridge couple receives probation for stealing $212,000 in jewelry
Mineral Ridge couple receives probation for stealing $212,000 in jewelry
Proper pruning produces beautiful landscapes
By Eric Barrett OSU Ext. educator Pruning is one of the most-rewarding jobs in the garden. But
Family Garden Fridays
Family Garden Fridays When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday What: Hands-on garden activities for the
Brewers delay Bucs’ celebration
Pittsburgh’s next opportunity to clinch its first winning season since 1992 will come Friday night in St. Louis.
Prevalent peony pathogens
Q. My peonies look terrible. What’s wrong with them? Should I cut them back now? Will they still
Medical pot looks to ‘color inside lines’
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. Medical-marijuana businesses worried that federal agents will
City residents have right to decide on Bill of Rights
Opinion: City residents have right to decide on Bill of Rights It’s been a few years, but when I was in
‘Good-luck chicken’ helps Tribe top O’s
The Cleveland Indians, boosted by a good-luck chicken and a pair of RBIs from both Yan Gomes and Ryan Raburn, beat the Baltimore Orioles.
Chapin: Indians’ season has ups, downs
In early August, Cleveland Indians fans had on their minds an upcoming four-game series at Progressive Field against the Detroit Tigers.
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