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Arby's comes home to mark 50th
Paul Brown, chief executive officer of Arby’s, speaks at the fast-food chain’s 50th anniversary celebration in Champion. He spoke Wednesday about the Mahoning Valley’s impact ...
V24: These Stones keep on rolling
We are weeks away from the 45th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival that seemingly defined the ‘60s music scene.
Stories published July 24, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Final tip of the hat to renowned Valley musician, Carmen Mico
Twenty years ago, Carmen J. Mico told The Vindicator that he’d never retire from music.
Final decision on Sciortino suspension expected Friday
A three-member commission considering the suspension of indicted Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino is supposed to make a final decision no later than Friday.
Arby's original headquarters' 'family' reunites tonight downtown
The Youngstown Arby’s headquarters’ employees were like a family.
'I've had enough,' resident tells Poland trustees tonight
Poland Township Trustees Robert Lidle and Eric Ungaro got into a heated exchange with a resident of Cliffview Drive Thursday regarding the township’s handling of a ditch that has posed a problem for residents of Cliffview and Camella drives for years.
Teen-ager indicted on 11 counts of aggravated robbery
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a 17-year-old on 11 counts of aggravated robbery Thursday.
Mahoning commissioners approve combined, reduced library levy for November
Mahoning County commissioners agreed to allow the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County to combine two real-estate tax levies into a single initiative for the Nov. 4 ballot.
Man with history of assaulting authorities gets 7 years
A man with a history of assaults on law-enforcement officers received a seven-year prison term Thursday.
Mahoning County library levy will be on fall ballot
Mahoning County library levy will be on fall ballot
Pa. father charged after dresser deaths of toddlers
Pa. father charged after dresser deaths of toddlers
Judge OKs settlement that ends Ohio workers' comp case
Judge OKs settlement that ends Ohio workers' comp case
Market Street bridge traffic to be one lane in each direction
Market Street bridge traffic to be one lane in each direction
Cooking contest set at White House farm
Cooking contest set at White House farm CANFIELD White House Fruit Farm will sponsor a unique
Area students visit Germany
Area students recently returned from an exchange visit to central Germany.
Hoyer, Manziel fighting to become Browns starting QB
After months of having his off-field behavior analyzed, scrutinized and criticized, Johnny Manziel will again be the center of attention.
Arby's comes home to mark 50th
Paul Brown, chief executive officer of Arby’s, speaks at the fast-food chain’s 50th anniversary celebration in Champion. He spoke Wednesday about the Mahoning Valley’s impact on the global brand that started in Boardman on July 23, 1964.
Bacteria at Schwebel’s posed no health risk
The bacteria found at Schwebel Baking Co. on Tuesday has been confirmed not to be the type of listeria that poses a risk to public health, an independent, certified lab confirmed.
NABF Senior World Series begins today at Cene
The Mahoning Valley has long been known as a hotbed when it comes to amateur baseball.
Replacement trees at an inner-city fruit grove will be planted Saturday
The founder is ‘nervous’ about the new trees also being destroyed
Pulliam: Scrappers fun bunch to watch
The Scrappers, who struggled to start their season, have turned it around recently.
YCS golf scramble will benefit Harris family
The school plans to donate proceeds toward the funeral of Anthony Harris Jr. and his father, Anthony Harris Sr.
Boardman township continues effort to get rid of illegal signs
Illegal signs can still be found in many places around the township
Carolina on Creekside’s mind
Last Sunday, Creekside defeated the Cleveland Longhorns, 11-3 to advance to this week’s zone championship, outscoring opponents by a 39-13 count.
Astro Falcons chasing tourney title in Toledo
The Astro Falcons (38-9) captured the Little B League title this season with a 27-4 overall mark, entering World Series play with an 11-5 post-season mark.
Port authority funding and hiring of director placed on hold
The Western Reserve Port Authority did not hire John Moliterno to be economic development director.
Ex-Fitch football player gets 10-day sentence in assault case
Apologetic Mahone charged with four misdemeanors
Asking Alexandria Band brings excitement back to rock
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com An old adage is that music is cyclical. What was out
Youngstown Riders team to bicycle 150-mile round trip for MS
Shawn Tiberio, former Marine, is team captain
Canfield police plan neighborhood patrols
Grant pays for OT hours of officers while they patrol city neighborhoods
Scrappers’ streak snapped at 5 games
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers wasted a quality start from Sean Brady and saw their five-game winning streak snapped by the State College Spikes on Wednesday night.
More state oversight of charter schools needed, candidate charges
Charter school operators have lobbied for a lack of oversight, Ed FitzGerald contends
Struthers to intensify STEM education at elementary school
The school board also hired three new teachers at its regular meeting Tuesday.
Youngstown council endorses ward redistricting map
After on-again, off-again discussion about redistricting Youngstown’s seven wards, city council has come to an agreement.
Listeria found in Schwebel not a public health concern
The company still wants you to either destroy or return the withdrawn product.
Liriano wins first since May 30 as Bucs top LA
Josh Harrison had two hits with two RBIs and the Pittsburgh Pirates jumped on Dan Haren early.
Biden to speak to Urban League in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI The National Urban League wants to make sure job issues and
SOCIAL security Since 2008, agency has spent $300M on project
Associated Press WASHINGTON Six years ago, the Social Security Administration embarked on an
BUSINESS DIGEST || Pact approved for Dunkin' Donuts in Liberty
Pact approved with Whitedonuts LLC WARREN Trumbull County commissioners and Liberty Township
Inmate dies 2 hours after execution began
Inmate dies 2 hours after execution began PHOENIX A condemned Arizona inmate gasped and snorted
Trees dropping leaves?
Trees dropping leaves? Trees susceptible to scab are defoliating due to high incidence of disease
Denver Broncos owner, suffering from Alzheimer’s, steps away from franchise
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen has Alzheimer’s disease.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey S. McCreery, 48, of 330 Southwind Trail,
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In the story, “Listeria concern halts Schwebel’s production” on page A1 of Wednesday’s
METRO DIGEST || OH WOW! closed today for event
OH WOW! closed YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &
Happy 100th birthday, OSU Extension
By Hugh Earnhart OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer A century old and it seems like only
40 bodies from downed jet are solemnly returned to Dutch soil
Associated Press EINDHOVEN, Netherlands Victims of the Malaysian jetliner shot down over Ukraine
Local juniors close out rounds at Optimist
Local juniors close out rounds at Optimist Palm Beach, Fla. Neither of the two local golfers
Rookie CB Gilbert signs with Browns
Justin Gilbert’s got his contract with the Browns. Now he needs a starting job.
Man found dead may have fallen down garbage chute
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland police official says a man found dead at a Lorain County
CATCHING BUGS
CATCHING BUGS When: Sunday, 2 p.m. What: Explore the world of insects through catch and release.
Crowding brings on disease
Q. My lily of the valley plants have large, brown spots on them. Many of them are turning brown like
Plane crashes while landing in Taiwan in storm, killing 48
Associated Press TAIPEI, TAIWAN A plane attempting to land in stormy weather crashed on a small
Niles man indicted on aggravated murder charge
Michael B. Settle was indicted Wednesday five other charges in an April 7 home invasion that turned deadly.
Reduce disease by using a cover crop this winter Forage radish
Because of space limitations, gardeners have a propensity to plant the same plants in the same space year after year.
Sentenced for theft
Sentenced for theft WARREN Roderick L. Lewis Jr., 24, of Stewart Drive Northwest, a community
City police investigate burglaries
Among the items taken were a window air conditioner and an assortment of earrings.
Bigleaf hydrangeas wilting?
Bigleaf hydrangeas wilting? Most bigleaf hydrangeas can’t stand any full sun. Consider moving
nfl news & notes
Jim Brown: Hall of Fame football star Jim Brown — running out of time to retrieve his 1964 NFL
Lots of new faces for Steelers
The faces Ike Taylor grew so accustomed to seeing line up alongside him over the past decade have disappeared.
US pushes for truce as Gaza battle rages on
Associated Press GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP The United States announced signs of progress in cease-
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK And So it Goes (PG-13) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Th. (11:55, 2:25) 4:50, 7:20, 9:50
Crucial anti-poverty program hit with the loss of Head Start
Editorial: Three years after Ohio’s depart- ment of Education demanded reimbursement of hundreds of thousands
“Hell’s kitchen” (8 p.m., Fox): The food fight reaches the knockout round as the
“Hell’s kitchen” (8 p.m., Fox): The food fight reaches the knockout round as the winner is chosen
Falcons favored in MAC poll
Bowling Green went 10-4 last season and defeated Northern Illinois in the championship game before losing to Pittsburgh in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl.
These Stones keep on rolling
We are weeks away from the 45th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival that seemingly defined the ‘60s music scene.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Matalco announces Lordstown investment
A new billet manufacturing facility will bring up to 80 new jobs to the Valley.
Civil rights is topic of CBS show
Associated Press NEW YORK A CBS News event tonight marking the 50th anniversary of civil-rights
IMF sees US growth at weakest since recession
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. economic growth this year will likely be at the weakest pace
General Motors issues 6 more safety recalls
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors issued six more recalls Wednesday, bringing its annual
Turning the GOP on its head
Opinion: MENLO PARK, Calif. Fifty Julys ago, up the road near San Francisco, in the unfortunately named Cow
Farmers reports 126 quarters of profitability
Farmers National Banc. Corp. reported 126 consecutive quarters of profitability in its 2014 second quarter financial results.
Looking back on Forecastle
What lured me to the Forecastle rock festival last weekend was the Replacements. The three-day
NFL PRESEASON CAPSULES | NFC teams at a glance
NFC EAST PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-7) OPEN CAMP: Friday, Philadelphia. LAST YEAR: Went from
GM | Details of new recalls
Here are the models covered and details of the recalls: 475,161 total: Covers Chevrolet Equinox,
New rules are proposed for stopping deadly oil-train fires
Associated Press WASHINGTON Responding to a series of fiery train crashes, the government
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Filmmaker Moore’s divorce is finalized BELLAIRE, MICH. Filmmaker Michael Moore’s
Released prisoners get help
Opinion: Ironton (Ohio) Tribune: Last week the state of Ohio opened what could be a saving grace for those
It’s junket time in Congress
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords When I heard our Congress critters are taking an extended vacation
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Grady
Indians’ bats offer little help for Bauer
Cleveland begins a four-game series Thursday in Kansas City.