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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Since geese euthanasia, Mill Creek has issued dozens of citations, warnings,tickets
Mill Creek MetroParks officials have continued nonlethal geese- management strategies, and they don’t intend to apply for another geese roundup and euthanasia permit next June, park officials said.
Local horse business suppliers expecting boost from racino
Feed, hay, straw, tack, horseshoes, supplements, ointments and veterinary checks are just some of the costs associated with horses.
Mahoning commissioners urging voters to approve 'justice tax'
Mahoning County officials are campaigning to convince voters that their security and quality of life depend on passage on Nov. 4 of a 0.75-percent sales tax devoted entirely to public safety.
Boardman Park race sponsored by group focused on helping Youngstown youth
Just five months ago, a near-fatal bout of pancreatitis had left Al Yanno so weak he could barely shuffle a few steps without tiring.
Church's handmade creations to go to Akron Children's patients
A certain number of youngsters at Akron Children’s Hospital won’t have to wait for the holidays before receiving cards containing plenty of good cheer and well wishes.
Youngstown open houses usually draw only fraction of students' parents
City schools Superintendent Connie Hathorn plans to meet with principals to devise ways to get parents more involved with their children’s education.
Voters could improve laws to protect 'outside dogs,' officials say
It doesn’t take a polar vortex to stir them up.
Lindsay Whetzel | Greg Mathes
WARREN Lindsay Whetzel and Greg Mathes exchanged vows June 7 at North-Mar Church. The Rev. Paul
Niki Frost | Kyle Zinz
CANFIELD Niki Frost and Kyle Zinz exchanged vows Aug. 9 at the Mahoning County Coon Hunters Club,
Julie Bowyer | Matthew Hockenberry
CANFIELD Julie Ann Bowyer and Matthew Ryan Hockenberry were united in marriage during an Aug. 9
Parents plead for American threatened with beheading; converted to Islam during captivity
The parents of an Indiana man threatened with beheading by the Islamic State group are pleading with his captors to free him, saying in a video statement Saturday that their son has devoted his life to humanitarian work and aiding Syria’s war refugees.
Youngstown State survives for 14-7 win at Missouri State
Youngstown State survives for 14-7 win at Missouri State.
YSU leads Missouri State 14-0 after third quarter
YSU leads Missouri State 14-0 after third quarter.
Retired Navy admiral espouses problem-solving over partisan politics
Asks people to judge candidates on their problem solving skills

McDonald wins battle of ITCL unbeatens
The Mahoning Valley’s least-heralded undefeated team was looking to make a statement.
Fitch survives after Massillon misses field goal
The Falcons erased a 14-point first-half deficit and a 10-point second-half deficit.
Unknown donor helps Struthers woman through cancer battle
Missy Ginnetti was diagnosed with stage 3 hodgkin lymphoma in June 2010.
Bowden, Liberty topple unbeaten Jefferson
Sophomore quarterback Lynn Bowden threw two first-half touchdown passes and returned a punt for a TD.
Arbitrator’s decision should be vacated, YSU says
The former payroll employee and ACE union president was fired in 2009
Wolford: YSU treating MSU as ‘must-win’ game
The Penguins and Bears meet at 3 p.m. at Plaster Field.
Youngstown gets one offer to buy 20 Federal Place
The building’s major tenant urged the city not to sell
Iron Soup to host Zombie Walk in History
Participants should meet at 40 Chambers St., Campbell, at 5 p.m. Oct. 11.
Cyber liability insurance evolving with data breaches
Cyber liability insurance evolves after string of high profile data breaches
Girard grinds out AAC win on the ground
Girard used 50 rushing attempts to just eight passes and won in the trenches all night.
St. Edward, Gest run over Mooney
Cole Gest gashed the Cardinals’ defense for 248 yards and three touchdowns.
Political newcomer seeks to unseat Gerberry after 40 years
The incumbent has won 17 straight elections
Ben Lupo's oilfield waste dumping case winds down
Ben Lupo’s Hardrock Excavating LLC is scheduled for a change of plea hearing.
Elections boards will be open until 9 p.m. Monday for last-minute voter registrations
Early voting starts at 8 a.m. Tuesday
Ground broken for Canfield's new 'community hub'
Hard-hatted children from Canfield Presbyterian Pre-School begin digging before city and library officials donned their hardhats and wielded their shovels at Friday’s ceremonial groundbreaking for the new $5 million Canfield public library branch.
Saint saw link among creatures
A friend of the animals ... that’s all I was taught and knew about St. Francis of Assisi when I was
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v America: The classic- rock band opens the Celebrity Series at
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.70 0.21 Avalon
Harness resources, will to end the bleak listing of Youngstown
Editorial: Once again, the city of Youngstown finds itself among familiar and dismal company in the latest Top
Fishing Derby
Fishing Derby Coitsville Farmers National Bank and Golden String Inc., a local nonprofit
‘Annabelle’ raises hairs
REVIEW ‘ANNABELLE’ Grade: C Cast: Annabelle Wallis, Ward Horton, Alfre Woodard, Tony Amendola
DEEP ROOTS
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com canfield Built on a 150-year history of strong family
Centers seek a stop to Ohio metals-dealers law
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two legal centers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Dr. Tom
birthdays
birthdays Actress Susan Sarandon is 68. Actor Armand Assante is 65. Actor Alan Rosenberg is 64.
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Oct. 4, the 277th day of 2014. There are 88 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pa. governor wants appointee ousted over porn scandal
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett on Friday called on one of his political
CORRECTION
CORRECTION “In the Heights,” a Tony Award-winning musical with Latin flair, will be presented by
County monitors, cares for rare turtles
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON Wildlife biologist Ramsey Langford has been busy over the past
Dog owner sent to prison for mauling
Dog owner sent to prison for mauling LANCASTER, Calif. A pit-bull owner whose dogs fatally
Homeless sue Akron for taking their belongings
Associated Press CLEVELAND Patrick Moe lost everything he owned last November when police and
Unclear if missing teen left home voluntarily
Associated Press BUCYRUS, Ohio Authorities say it is still unclear if a 15-year-old girl who’s
NAACP national youth leader here Friday
Opinion: The NAACP's local unit seeks to engage young people
METRO DIGEST || Restored building materials to be sold
Salvaged building items for sale WARREN Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership, Trumbull County Land
Carpenter, Cards club Kershaw to capture unexpected slugfest
Matt Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals won a slugfest no one saw coming.
Peavy, Giants relievers shut down Nats in opener
Put Jake Peavy on the San Francisco Giants, and he suddenly turns into quite a postseason performer.
Spartans fall in OT; Lisbon, United stun ITCL opponents
sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN A kickoff return of 80 yards by Mario Graziani late in the third
sRACING roundup
NASCAR-SPRINT CUP Harvick tops Kansas record to win pole KANSAS CITY, Kan. Kevin Harvick is
No easy path for FitzGerald
Opinion: COLUMBUS I was sitting in church the other day when a guy I know started asking me about election
Balanced Phantoms earn season’s first win
Balanced Phantoms earn season’s first win ANN ARBOR, MICH. The Youngstown Phantoms used a
VA seeks to remove Pittsburgh hospital’s director
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday recommended firing the
newsmakers
newsmakers Reeves gets restraining order against woman LOS ANGELES Keanu Reeves has obtained a
Police find food they think was left by Pa. ambush suspect
Associated Press Law-enforcement officials tracking the survivalist charged with ambushing a rural
Traficant was my friend
Opinion: By Rep. JOHN J. DUNCAN, Jr. Special to The Vindicator Several years ago the Washington Post
Holocaust theater catalog established in Miami
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK The first comprehensive archive of theater materials
Falcon Foundry workers to strike through weekend
Falcon Foundry management and union leaders met Friday to negotiate on workers' wages and benefits. As of Friday evening, no agreement was made.
Concert at church
Concert at church KINSMAN The Keelings family will present a concert at 6 p.m. next Saturday at
Muslims celebrate Eid-Ul-Adha
Muslims in the Valley and around the world are observing the holiday of Eid-Ul-Adha, or “Festival of
Vote to end hunger
Vote to end hunger YOUNGSTOWN With two days left in the Walmart Foundation’s “Fight Hunger.
GM issues 2 more vehicle recalls
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors announced two more recalls Friday, pushing its total for
Submit information on veterans’ services
Submit information on veterans’ services The Vindicator will publish a list of religious services
Rosenberger to fight tonight
The last time Dan Rosenberger fought, he scored a second-round TKO at Pittsburgh’s Club Ivy to improve to 22-8.
grand jury indictments Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday. They are expected to be
texas ebola case Crew disinfects Dallas home
Associated Press DALLAS A hazardous-materials crew on Friday decontaminated the Texas apartment
Video purports to show British hostage’s beheading
Associated Press CAIRO An Internet video released Friday purports to show an Islamic State group
Bumper pumpkin crop expected
Associated Press COLUMBUS The perfect carving pumpkin should be easy to find in Ohio. Growers
Ebola: How it spreads
Ebola: How it spreads WHEN IS EBOLA CONTAGIOUS? Only when someone is showing symptoms, which can
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael E. Polachek, 32, of 226 E. Fifth St., Port
3 buildings at memorial site burn
Associated Press SHANKSVILLE, Pa. A fire has destroyed three administrative buildings at the
More prep results
Division II Sectional Tennis In Friday’s play, Poland’s Elise Eckman defeated Nikki Malkovits
Baltimore blasts Detroit pen again
Down by three runs in the eighth inning, the Baltimore Orioles had every reason to believe they could rally against the Tigers.
On the links | Friday’s professional golf roundup
ALFRED DUNHILL LINKS ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND Raphael Jacquelin of France birdied his last two
The Fight Card
The Fight Card Tonight’s bouts at St. Mary’s Assumption Center: 152 pounds - Main Event – Dan