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

YPD searching for reported shooter, but find no victim or evidence

Police flooded several West Side streets investigating a report of a man shot in a car in the 400 block of North Glenellen Avenue at about 10:45 tonight.


Weekend event honors Valley pilot who flew with Wright brothers, Neil Armstrong

He flew with the Wright Brothers, gave Neil Armstrong his very first airplane ride and trained military pilots for both World Wars.


Mill Creek's first camp-in big hit with parents, kids

Mill Creek Park has played host to a lot of events over the years. But never has anyone camped there for the night until this weekend.


50 teams raise money for Down syndrome at today's walk in Boardman

Curtis Herman might not be a household name like LeBron James, but he often receives celebrity treatment when he visits one of Austintown’s big-box stores.


Islamic extremists stone women to death in Syria for sex outside marriage

A cleric read the verdict before the truck came and dumped a large pile of stones near the municipal garden. Jihadi fighters then brought in the woman, clad head to toe in black, and put her in a small hole in the ground. When residents gathered, the fighters told them to carry out the sentence: Stoning to death for the alleged adulteress.


Obama: Air campaign to help requires political, military changes in Iraq

President Barack Obama on Saturday refused to give a time limit on America's renewed military involvement in Iraq, saying he doesn't think "we are going to solve this problem in weeks" as the country struggles to form a new government.


US embarks long air effort to aid Iraqis under siege, but too late for 56 kids

President Barack Obama justified the U.S. military's return to fighting in Iraq Saturday by saying America must act now to prevent genocide, protect its diplomats and provide humanitarian aid to refugees trapped by Islamic militants on a mountain ridge near the Syrian border. "


YSU faculty talks on hold after union refused to meet till Sept. 2

Agreement on many provisions had been reached, YSU says


Boardman targets 2 areas in redevelopment plan

Redevelopment plan is one piece in a comprehensive zoning plan


Thousands welcome LeBron back to Akron

On a night packed with emotion and inspiration, LeBron James saved the biggest moment for last.


‘Bored and stupid’: 3 teens admit paintballing cars on 680

All three taken to juvenile justice center


Southside’s Nelson beats Grajeda on ESPN2

The Cleveland native earned a unanimous decision victory.


Community Cup’s 25th year under way

It’s time to get your game face on.


Struthers detective remains on paid administrative leave

By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com STRUTHERS A week after a pre-disciplinary conference


State Dem Party chairman: Removal of Polivka set for Aug. 27

The agenda for the Aug. 27 meeting of the Ohio Democratic Party Executive Committee won’t be released until next week, but a discussion of removing Dan Polivka as chairman of the Trumbull County Democratic Party will be on it.


Williams: Bourque reflects on charity

Over the years, Pittsburgh Penguins radio analyst Phil Bourque has made many visits to the Mahoning Valley promoting hockey.


Austintown sinkhole to be fixed soon

County had to wait on paperwork, hope to start


Illinois linebacker will sit out vs. YSU

Illinois linebacker Mike Svetina is out eight to 10 weeks with a broken left foot.


Waldameer Park plans wave pool

Staff report ERIE, Pa. Waldameer Park and Water World plans to open a wave pool by next spring.


Youngstown cops say men killed each other in gunfight

Raises city's homicide total to eight for 2014


Scrappers’ bats fail to make much noise

Fans at Eastwood Field were treated to a fireworks show synchronized to the sounds of Bon Jovi after Friday’s game between Brooklyn and Mahoning Valley.


Splash pad bids too high for Youngstown

None of the four bidders on the project came within 10 percent of the city's estimate for the water project


Mark Lee Pringle makes music as Elvis tribute artist

The Girard resident performs as the music icon from 1954-58


Trumbull residents part of county gas plan likely to see price drop

Residents of 17 townships that are part of the Trumbull County natural gas aggregation are likely to see a reduction in the cost of their natural gas over the next two years.


Girts will remain behind bars for at least 10 more years

The Poland native told a court that he put cyanide in a salt shaker, knowing his wife would use it


Gardens leading neighborhood in Warren from despair to hope

Rachel Dunn, one of the people making gardens out of vacant Warren lots, shows off a lot decorated with painted doors taken from vacant houses. The project is occurring in a 22-square-block area just north of downtown known as the Garden District.


McIlroy on top of his game at Valhalla

It used to be that way for Tiger Woods.


Card fraud probed

Card fraud probed BOARDMAN Police are investigating a case of misuse of a credit card at


Catholic Church leaders living in luxury are defying the pope

Editorial: When Pope Francis decided to occupy a small suite in the Vatican guesthouse rather than live in the


Today is Saturday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2014

Today is Saturday, Aug. 9, the 221st day of 2013. There are 144 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


N.Y. Giants’ ground game unsettled vs. Pittsburgh

The New York Giants spent the offseason planning on the return of a healthy David Wilson.


US bombs extremists in Iraq as humanitarian crisis worsens

Associated Press IRBIL, Iraq The U.S. unleashed its first airstrikes in northern Iraq against


63 death claims filed so far in wrecks tied to ignition switches

Associated Press DETROIT Sixty-three death claims have been filed so far with the lawyer


Youth group participates in Sandy Relief projects

Team from Westminster Presbyterian works on 2 homes


Record harvests expected in US

Record harvests expected in US Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa A mild summer across much of


Sister Dawson to direct The Ursuline Center

Staff report canfield Sister Mary McCormick, general superior of the Ursuline Sisters of


‘Step Up’ dance franchise takes another step back

By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Eddy (played by Misha Gabriel Hamilton from the


FitzGerald has a rough ride

Opinion: COLUMBUS Ed FitzGerald has had a rough couple of weeks. First, there were revelations about


Priest appointments

Priest appointments YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown has made the


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.08 .46 Avalon


Men with cash ask court to pay for attorneys

Men with cash ask to pay for attorneys


Reminder to call utility before digging

Reminder to call utility before digging CLEVELAND Dominion East Ohio reminds customers of Ohio


newsmakers

newsmakers NYC music festival Electric Zoo to require anti-drug video NEW YORK Attendees at


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian-American Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The wine


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Sara Haynes and Frank Patierno, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 6.


Strike down anti-abortion laws

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Several states have enacted laws in recent years that require doctors who perform


It’s official: GOP picks Cleveland

Associated Press CLEVELAND The Republican National Committee erased any scintilla of doubt


US stocks buck turmoil weighing on global markets

Associated Press NEW YORK A burst of buying Friday in U.S. stocks defied slumps in other


Eagle on 18th gets Phil within 3 shots of leader

Phil Mickelson smiled and flashed a thumbs-up as he looked over his left shoulder after his best hole in the PGA Championship.


Mistake at lab could affect 38 cases

Associated Press COLUMBUS At least 38 closed cases could be affected by a DNA-related mistake at


sunday news shows

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


Mainstream GOP upbeat after wins against tea party

Associated Press WASHINGTON Mainstream conservatives swept Senate Republican primaries as tea-


Truce collapses in violence

Associated Press JERUSALEM A three-day truce collapsed Friday in a new round of violence after


Hoyer will start, but most eyes will be on Manziel

Johnny Manziel will have his first real chance to show how he measures up against live NFL competition when the Cleveland Browns play at Detroit tonight.


elvis gospel sunday

elvis gospel sunday Local musicians Mark Lee Pringle and his band will be featured during an


Report: Appalachia kids worse off than city kids

Associated Press COLUMBUS A new report from a child welfare organization shows that children in


Man gets seven years for East Side home invasion

By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Lansdowne Boulevard man was given a seven-year


Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator Mark Lee Pringle of Girard performs at the Horseshoe Casino in


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday. Those indicted will be


YWCA offers self-empowerment program for kids

The five-day program begins Monday


Three arrested in West Side home invasion

One occupant of home fled to roof


GM issues 6 recalls covering 312K vehicles

Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is issuing six more recalls totaling more than 312,000


birthdays

birthdays Comedian-director David Steinberg is 72. Actor Sam Elliott is 70. Singer Barbara Mason


Brady’s death ruled homicide

Associated Press WASHINGTON This week’s death of former White House press secretary James Brady,


Grant to help pay for Mesopotamia road project

About 2.4 miles of Donley East Road in Mesopotamia Township between state Route 534 and Mahan-Parker Road will receive significant upgrades to its base, ditches, culverts and paving.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ira A. Gaines, 26, of 1478 Maplecrest Drive,


Former police chief pleads guilty to dereliction of duty

Associated Press ATHENS, Ohio A former southeast Ohio village police chief suspected of helping


UN: Ebola outbreak a public health crisis

Associated Press LONDON The World Health Organization urged nations worldwide to donate money


On the Links … Results from Friday’s other professional golf tournaments

MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC BELMONT, MICH. Inbee Park took the second-round lead in the Meijer LPGA


METRO DIGEST ||

St. Rose celebration GIRARD St. Rose Church “End of Summer Celebration” is set for 5 to 10 p.m.


Ohio prisons may invite food-service inspections

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s prisons agency is developing plans to invite local health


Obama’s aim in Iraq is to contain rather than destroy extremists

By ROBERT BURNS and LARA JAKES AP National Security Writers WASHINGTON President Barack


Sloppy Indians drop series opener to Yankees

The Indians, who have the majors’ worst fielding percentage, prolonged two big innings with errors in their fourth straight loss overall and seventh in a row in the Bronx.


UK’s Stoops looking at 4 QB prospects

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops would like to announce his starting quarterback within the next week.


Patrick walks away from crash in practice at Watkins Glen

Danica Patrick crashed in final Sprint Cup practice Friday at Watkins Glen International but walked away, was treated at the infield care center, and released.


NCAA loses O’Bannon lawsuit

NCAA loses O’Bannon lawsuit College football and basketball players could be in line for paydays


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 73 in the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla


Cleveland hosting ninth Gay Games

Gay media outlets pilloried the decision to bring the games to northeast Ohio, which was competing against the more gay-friendly cities of Boston and Washington.


Bucs’ latest victory puts them at high point for 2014

The win moved the Pirates (62-53) a season-high nine games over .500.


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