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'Breaking Bad' and 'Modern Family' win Emmy Awards

Breaking Bad and Modern Family win Emmy Awards


Experts discuss new trend in use of illegal drugs

Experts discuss new trend in use of illegal drugs


New school for gifted children to open in downtown Youngstown

New school for gifted children to open in downtown Youngstown


Austintown woman touts new cancer treatment

Austintown woman touts new cancer treatment


Technology changes how customers, auto dealerships operate

Technology changes how customers, auto dealerships operate


Landlords agree to pay $850K in bias settlement

Landlords agree to pay $850K in bias settlement


SOCIETY DIGEST

Storytime programs will begin today EAST PALESTINE Storytime Programs at the East Palestine


1 person injured in NW Ohio plane crash

I person injured in NW Ohio plane crash


Ohio judge OKs trial for priest with HIV

Ohio judge OKs trial for priest with HIV


One person files as write-in candidate for Nov. election

One person files as write-in candidate for Nov. election


LL Cool J lends a hand for NYC schoolkids

LL Cool J lends a hand for NYC schoolkids


Army: Barricaded in office, soldier shot herself

Army: Barricaded in office, soldier shot herself


Police: Southwest Illinois plant explosion kills 2

Police: Southwest Illinois plant explosion kills 2


Suspect held in deadly California shooting spree

Suspect held in deadly California shooting spree


Candidate criticizes charter schools funding

Candidate criticizes charter schools funding


Man gets 8 years in death of daughter

Man gets 8 years in death of daughter


Cleveland couple charged in 18-month-old son’s death

Cleveland couple charged in 18-month-old son’s death


Previously unseen Beatles photos offered in Ohio

Previously unseen Beatles photos offered in Ohio


Burglary reported in Campbell

Burglary reported in Campbell


Campbell police arrest three on drug charges

Campbell police arrest three on drug charges


Thieves break in to vehicle in Campbell

Thieves break in to vehicle in Campbell


Mahoning County's first roundabout set to open in Boardman

Mahoning County's first roundabout set to open in Boardman


Mitchell gets life for Haskins murder

Mitchell gets life for Haskins murder


Ukraine: Russian tank column enters southeast

Ukraine: Russian tank column enters southeast


Little Big Town coming to Covelli

Little Big Town coming to Covelli


Council of Negro Women installs Britt as president

Sandra Fulton Britt and Michelle Nicks won a very prestigious award recently.


Lincoln Knolls Community Watch will meet Tuesday

Lincoln Knolls Community Watch will meet Tuesday


American held in Syria freed after nearly 2 years

American held in Syria freed after nearly 2 years


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS Saxon Ladies Society Branch 22 is sponsoring its 24th annual basket auction Sept. 7 in


Beyonce reigns at MTV Video Music Awards

Beyonce did a 20-minute performance


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Polish Heritage

Hundreds savor ethnic flavors of Poland at festival

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Concert review: Rod Stewart brings hits, glitz to Covelli

Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas next month for a two-month run at Caesars Palace.


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10,000 walkers, runners carry Panerathon past million-dollar mark

Toni Beckinger lost before she even got to the starting line for her first attempt at running the Panerathon.

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Cost of plant in Niles continues to change

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City council is not happy with the explanation for a


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Campbell experiences setbacks in road projects

As Campbell embarks on more than $3 million in repaving projects, the city experiences setbacks with storm water runoff that could delay the projects.

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Clothes donation boxes

The operations manager for Planet Aid’s Cleveland office says his company is doing good work.


Film group will have booth at fair

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD Project Young Hollywood — which aims to lure


RECORD REVIEWS

Smokey Robinson Album: “Smokey & Friends” (Verve Music Group) Grade: B- Smokey Robinson


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Rod Stewart wears talent, age well in rocking Covelli concert

Restaurants and bars were packed too

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Gurska, Rogner shine on Greatest stage

Roderick Cook of Girard blasts out of the sandtrap as he competes in the Greatest Golfer of the Valley finals on Sunday.

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Weather devastates Ohio peach crop

Associated Press TOLEDO Farm markets around Ohio are overflowing with tomatoes, peppers and


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Past, present, future of Valley golf shine at GGOV final

By KEVIN CONNELLY | kconnelly@vindy.com POLAND With beautiful Lake Evans providing a

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Fewer Ohio teenagers use painkillers, heroin, Health Dept. reports

Fewer Ohio teenagers use painkillers, heroin, Health Dept. reports COLUMBUS Prescription


Penguin soccer team falls in OT at Vermont

Penguin soccer team falls in OT at Vermont Burlington, Vt. Senior Brittany Tenis and sophomore


Health law credits may hit tax refunds

Associated Press WASHINGTON Taxes? Who wants to think about taxes around Labor Day? But if you


Search continues for missing woman

Associated Press PENINSULA, Ohio Authorities are asking experienced paddlers on the Cuyahoga


Doctors’ Rx for schools: Later starting times

Associated Press CHICAGO Pediatricians have a new prescription for schools: later start times


LIST OF WINNERS

LIST OF WINNERS Here is a list of winners for the main awards. For a complete list, go to mtv.com:


Bishop: Foley opened our eyes

Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.H. Slain U.S. journalist James Foley was living his faith by


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt


Strong California quake shakes famed wine country

Associated Press NAPA, CALIF. The San Francisco Bay Area’s strongest earthquake in 25 years


Hotels spring up along I-75 in SW Ohio

Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Ohio Major new retail developments and plans for a sports


US: American held in Syria is freed

Associated Press WASHINGTON An American journalist kidnapped and held hostage for nearly two


Monster truck show returns to Canfield Fair

By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CANFIELD They’re back. Beginning at 7:30 p.m.


Salem library hosts 'Life After High School' series

The three-part series will help students prepare for brighter futures by explaining some of the options in education and training.


Rebels parade captured Ukraine soldiers in east

Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine To shouts of “Fascists!” and “Hang them from a tree!” captured


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Derek


168th canfield FAIR Schedule of events

Free daily fair activities Antique equipment: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at southeast corner of


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


White House rep on climate change to lead roundtable

White House rep on climate change to lead roundtable YOUNGSTOWN Paula Brooks, a member of the


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2014. There are 128 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


AUSTINTOWN 9/11 events

The Mahoning Valley 9-11 committee will commemorate the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in


Living one’s life without God in it fuels depression

Opinion: Living one’s life without God in it fuels depression The recent tragic death of Robin Williams


Scrappers finish sweep of Muckdogs

Mahoning Valley opens a six-game homestand at 7:05 tonight against State College at Eastwood Field.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Guardians’ retakes box office’s top spot NEW YORK “Guardians of the Galaxy” became


Youngstown leaders must act urgently on wastewater plant

Editorial: The urgent need to upgrade aging wastewater treatment plants across the state and the nation to


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH LA mulls making ballot bankable LOS ANGELES Los Angeles is considering turning


Tippecanoe to host first USGA Senior Amateur qualifier

Local golfer Dick Marlowe will be in the field of 48 golfers vying for two qualifying spots in next month’s senior championship.


Pioneer fest seeks artisans, crafters

Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Crafters and artisans are being sought for Pioneer Craft days, an


The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office gross per city. Includes the average


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 73 in the final