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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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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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.