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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Woman faces charges after trying to commandeer police car in Pittsburgh
The incident happened outside a nightclub.
YSU faculty, staff lack confidence in trustees, survey shows
The survey was conducted earlier this year.
YSU invites public to Tressel's installation ceremony
The ninth YSU president also will give an address.
Rep. Ryan hails complete manufacturing transformation at America Makes open house
Ryan and the founder of America Makes pledged to make Youngstown "Maker City'
At least 3 witnesses expected to testify at Lupo's sentencing Tuesday
Lupo's personal physician is expected to testify
Israel removes most of its troops from Gaza
More than 1,800 Palestinians have been killed in the monthlong war
Toledo water crisis continues; many have worried over algae blooms for years
Some hospitals have stopped elective surgeries
Miss McMahon, Mr. Anthony are engaged
Beverly and Kenneth McMahon of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Leigh McMahon of Poland, and Justin Allen Anthony of Wadsworth, Ohio.
Julianne Strauss, Scott Brownlee to marry Aug. 9
BOARDMAN Julianne Strauss and Scott Brownlee will be getting married Aug. 9, her parents are
Miss Bentfeld, Mr. Armburger plan Sept. 6 rite
BOARDMAN George and Debbie Bentfeld of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Mr. and Mrs. Griffiths mark 65th anniversary
GIRARD Ralph and Florence Griffiths of Girard marked their 65th wedding anniversary with a dinner
Poplars celebrate golden mark with vacation
LEETONIA Tom and Penny Poplar of Leetonia celebrated their 50th anniversary with a vacation at
Golf outing will honor Jamail E. Johnson
A memorial golf outing will provide scholarships.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet for the club picnic. Hostess, place and time will be announced.
SOCIETY DIGEST
GWRRA to meet for a corn roast southington Gold Wing Road Riders Association Chapter I-2 will
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave.,
Shop hop will promote quilting, aid food banks
Eight local quilt stores are coming together for a cause.
How to pay for the high cost of college
The 529 College Savings Plan is one investment tool for education
Tapiture goes outside to win West Virginia Derby
Tapiture pulled off a risky move, going from the inside to the outside during the final stretch, to win the West Virginia Derby by a nose Saturday at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort.
Youngstown mayor focusing on demos, blight remediation, code enforcement
The city is changing its online property monitoring system
Dog show boasts 2,125 dogs, 163 breeds
People filled Canfield Fairgrounds on Saturday, most of them joined by at least one dog.
Italian Fest offers heritage, food, crafts, music, worship
The three-day, downtown Greater Youngstown Italian Fest coincides this year with the America Makes open house.
Indiana homers spill Canfield at regional
Boardman’s Junior League softball team loses opener in Akron
1,000 participate in second annual wellness walk
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Antoine Watkins has many numbers programmed into his
Poland golfer Maria Mancini toured Asia with NCAA All-Stars
Most college athletes take the summer off from learning and focus on staying sharp for next season.
Torrential rain causes flooding in Trumbull
Several Trumbull County communities were hardest hit by rainfall of up to 4 inches in 40 minutes.
Warren native named chairman of brass dept.
YSU grad Sean Jones recently released his seventh album Staff report BOSTON Berklee College of
40 years after Nixon's stunning fall
President Richard Nixon delivers his farewell address to the White House staff, Aug. 9, 1974, as his daughter Julie and her husband David Eisenhower stand by. Eisenhower is the grandson of the widely admired five-star General Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower, under whom Nixon served as vice president from 1953-'61.
House arrest for Ben Lupo would send wrong message
Editorial: As he ponders the fate of Ben Lupo, the Mahoning Valley serial polluter, U.S. District Court Judge
Waze connects social drivers
I love to drive. Whether on my own or with the family, it gives me time to think, listen to music
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
salem community theatre Superb ‘Producers’ cast takes opening-night glitches in stride
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com salem “The Producers” is one of those rare movies that
US doctor with Ebola in Atlanta for treatment
Associated Press ATLANTA The first Ebola victim to be brought to the United States from Africa
Crayola to open family attraction in Orlando
Associated Press EASTON, Pa. Crayon manufacturer Crayola is building a family attraction in
METRO DIGEST || CASA volunteers
CASA volunteers YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Court Appointed Special Advocates Guardian ad
Trumbull Dems boss won’t win
Opinion: Trumbull County Democratic Party Chairman Dan Polivka is on a losing streak. First, his candidate
Book group to talk about murder mystery
Book group to talk about murder mystery SALEM “The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder
NEW YORK CITY Hate-crime case brings back racial wounds
Associated Press NEW YORK Yitzhak Shuchat, a white member of a civilian patrol group, and Andrew
Syria rebels capture troops
Associated Press BEIRUT Rebels fighting in Syria’s civil war crossed into Lebanon and raided a
Netanyahu to US: Don’t second-guess me on Hamas
Associated Press WASHINGTON After the quick collapse of the cease-fire in Gaza, Israeli Prime
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engages 21st-century volunteers to improve civic health and
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engages 21st-century volunteers to improve civic health and
Reed caps induction with catch
The Buffalo Bills wideout was one of seven players inducted in this year’s Hall of Fame class.
Area golf league scores
MEN Coitsville (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: C.J. Andre 37; Ed Romack, Larry Miner 38; Dave
Thomas gets chance to train with Troy
Steelers safety Shamarko Thomas traveled to San Diego to work out with the future Hall of Famer.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Fest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Italian-born
Karzmer: Tips on how golfers can save time, money
You don’t always have to have new clubs or play 18 holes.
Today is Sunday, August 3, the 215th day of 2014
Today is Sunday, August 3, the 215th day of 2014. There are 150 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Puskas: Thome worthy of HOF, not statue
There were better options available for a statue than Thome, who left the Tribe for more money in Philadelphia.
AVI helps to launch Bob Evans Express
AVI helps to launch Bob Evans Express WARREN AVI Foodsystems Inc. of Warren has helped Bob Evans
What to look for in luggage
When it comes to luggage, figuring out what to buy isn’t easy, since the selection is enormous, says
Enough already with geese!; Without geese, park feels empty; Double standard for pope?; Let vets use Medicare; Make Bible law of land
Opinion: Enough already with the geese! What about protecting children? Good grief, how long are we going
Man charged in 3-year-old’s death
Man charged in 3-year-old’s death PHILADELPHIA Police in Philadelphia say a man has been
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.81 .03 Avalon
WWI, ‘The Great War,’ great only in its carnage
Opinion: NEWBURY, England World War I began as most wars do with patriotic fervor and predictions of a
columbiana, TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Kelly
$3,000 seized in drug raids
Stolen property, cash, cocaine and drug paraphernalia were seized in two Salem raids that yielded three arrests.
Israeli soldier thought to be captured is declared dead
Associated Press JERUSALEM An Israeli soldier the military feared had been abducted by
Summer Sunsations
Many of our readers obviously make fun in the sun their summer priority. Here are a few of the
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
BANKING Seven Seventeen Credit Union Inc. promoted Matt Brophy, Joyce Brothers and Brett Carnahan.
Canfield Industries evolves product to compete
The company unveiled the a new series of lower-cost composite valves to give customers cost savings.
Manziel flashes potential at team scrimmage
He and Brian Hoyer competed in front of a crowd of more than 20,000 people at the University of Akron.
Strengthening the Valley’s DNA
Editorial: In a quirky convergence this weekend of the old and new, the Mahoning Valley celebrated the