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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

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Niki Frost | Kyle Zinz

CANFIELD Niki Frost and Kyle Zinz exchanged vows Aug. 9 at the Mahoning County Coon Hunters Club,

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Julie Bowyer | Matthew Hockenberry

CANFIELD Julie Ann Bowyer and Matthew Ryan Hockenberry were united in marriage during an Aug. 9

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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.


YSU leads Missouri State 14-0 at halftime

YSU leads Missouri State 14-0 at halftime.


YSU leads Missouri State 7-0 after first quarter

YSU leads Missouri State 7-0 after first quarter.


Boardman falls in OT; Lisbon, United stun ITCL foes

Saturday's prep football roundup


Retired Navy admiral espouses problem-solving over partisan politics

Asks people to judge candidates on their problem solving skills


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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


YPD officer retires after 33 years

Patrolled every beat in the city


Wolford: YSU treating MSU as ‘must-win’ game

The Penguins and Bears meet at 3 p.m. at Plaster Field.


DeVito’s kick caps frantic Poland rally

Bob DeVito drilled a 33-yard field goal as time expired.


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.


Awesometown Oktoberfest in the township park Sunday

Event is free to attend, runs noon to 5 p.m.


St. Edward, Gest run over Mooney

Cole Gest gashed the Cardinals’ defense for 248 yards and three touchdowns.


Dana open house is Wednesday

Free parking is available in the M1 parking deck


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.


Man who pointed gun at cop arraigned

Competency evaluation also ordered


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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Mya Hudson, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 2. Tiffany Larsen and


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


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