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YSU falls to Western Illinois 30-24

YSU falls to Western Illinois 30-24.


YSU trails Western Illinois 27-17 entering fourth

YSU trails Western Illinois 27-17 entering fourth.


YSU leads Western Illinois 17-14 at halftime

YSU leads Western Illinois 17-14 at halftime.


YSU trails Western Illinois 14-3 after 1Q

YSU trails Western Illinois 14-3 after 1Q.


Port board to consider plan to start daily flights

Port board to consider plan to start daily flights


Fowler, Harford win state golf titles

Warren JFK's Ryan Fowler and LaBrae's Haylee Harford won individual state golf championships Saturday.


Animal short-circuits a chunk of Bazetta and Howland townships

Animal short-circuits a chunk of Bazetta and Howland townships


Big is good but heavy is better for giant pumpkin growers

Big is good but heavy is better for giant pumpkin growers


Star Wars celebrated at Poland library

Star Wars celebrated at Poland library


Beauty Gives Back event to benefit Boys & Girls Club

Beauty Gives Back event to benefit Boys & Girls Club


U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s new book is about healthy eating

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s new book is about healthy eating


Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathering

Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathering


Small steel companies finding their niche

Small steel companies finding their niche


Steel companies seek level field of global competition

Steel companies seek level field of global competition


Geology of fracking remains unclear in the Valley

Geology of fracking remains unclear in the Valley


Alexandria Mendez | Matthew Norge

BOARDMAN Alexandria Mendez of Boardman and Matthew Norge of New Castle, Pa., exchanged vows May 30

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Emily Andrews | Vincent Procopio

HOWLAND Howland Community Church was the setting for the June 21 wedding of Emily Andrews of

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Stacie Beight | Klynton Maston

ST. PETE BEACH, FLA. The Grand Plaza Beachfront Resort was the location of the 6 p.m. wedding

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Tahnee Jones | Adam Hoops

VOLANT, PA. Tahnee Jones and Adam Hoops, both of Boardman, were married in a 5 p.m. ceremony Aug.

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Learn French, sip wine


Rabbit adoption open house planned


Pasta dinner Sunday

Pasta dinner Sunday YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Connection will sponsor a pasta and meatball


Strike authorization vote planned by YSU faculty union

Health insurance is the sticking point in the negotiations


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Penza runs for three TDs as Ursuline wins fourth straight

The game was won up front, where the Irish lines showed more muscle than the Corleone family.

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17 accused of breaking into cars, homes, then selling items to buy drugs

Seventeen indicted in string of burglaries, car break ins


YSU looks to continue strong defensive play

The Penguins (4-1, 1-0 Missouri Valley) are coming off arguably their best defensive performance of the Eric Wolford era.


Poland wins battle of Cats and Dogs

Dom Petrony's fourth-quarter touchdown proved to be the difference.


National NAACP youth leader says US hasn't dealt with racial inequality

When Sammie Dow was in eighth grade in North Carolina, he received an NAACP youth leadership award. He was part of a family that was active in the organization.


Scott helps Hubbard run past Canfield

The Eagles also had success through the air, with Cam Ingram hitting Isiah Scott for two TDs.


Recently retired Mahoning judge gets picked by governor for state ethics panel

The delay of his retirement date and its ramifications angered some local Democrats


LaBrae’s Harford shoots 68 in state tourmament

Haylee Harford is tied for the lead in the Division II girls state golf tournament.


YCS responds to news of former teacher indicted

The school laid off Paul Rektor in June.


South Range responds to adversity

With head coach Dan Yeagley suspended, the Raiders rallied behind interim coach Nick Haught and routed United.


Playhouse's 'Tigers' brightens dark times with humor

Nobody’s perfect, and this truism is made abundantly clear in “Tigers Be Still,” the latest production at the Youngstown Playhouse.


Mahoning humane agents find dead dog, at least one more shot

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Humane agents are investigating after at least two dogs, and possibly a


Sweeney's kickoff return powers Devils

The Blue Devils defeated the Clippers, 41-14 in an Inter Tri-County, Tier One game Friday night at War Memorial Stadium.


Boardman woman, 77, found floating, unresponsive, in pool

Township police are investigating a case in which a 77-year-old woman was found floating unresponsive in a pool at her Turnberry Drive home.


Youngstown looking for firm to design signs

Three firms will present their proposals Wednesday


YNDC ranked No.1 in state

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation wins state-wide award.


Boardman officials highlight township, school and park happenings to local business leaders

Boardman officials highlight township, school and park happenings to local business leaders


National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 N. Lipkey Road, North Jackson, is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the elevation of the shrine as a minor basilica by Pope Francis.


Champion and Bazetta water customers receive notice of high trihalomethanes level

Notices went into this month’s water bill for customers in Champion and Bazetta townships about high levels of a contaminant called trihalomethanes over the past nine months.


Two charged with theft caught in pile of scrap; one gets away

One man on bond for theft ring charges


Poland school officials say new $115,000 scoreboard is a win for the community

Some parents concerned that district is more focused on athletics than academics


Our Lady of Lebanon shrine consecrated as minor basilica

Monsignor Anthony Spinosa, rector at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson, holds a 6-foot-long candle in place on a large holder as workers prepare the altar in Christ, the Prince of Peace Chapel, for a Liturgy of Elevation today. Pope Francis granted the title of minor basilica to the shrine.


Democrats putting on brave front

Opinion: COLUMBUS Democrats running for statewide offices are trying to put a good face on the dismal poll


North American Dental Group gains momentum within industry

Refresh Dental appears a second time in a row on Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies


Submit information on veterans services

Submit information on veterans services The Vindicator will publish a list of religious services


Fiscal emergency in Niles will demand some tough decisions

Editorial: There’s now a silver lining in the dark economic cloud that has hung over Niles city government


Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Ron Leibman is 77. Country singer Gene Watson is 71. Country singer Paulette


‘Prayerful place’ describes National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

The shrine in North Jackson is celebrating its 50th anniversary.


newsmakers

newsmakers Waka Flocka Flame arrested at airport ATLANTA Police say rapper Waka Flocka Flame


Career fair

Career fair new castle, PA. The fourth annual Business and Industry Career Fair will take place


Jazz concert at Kilcawley

A free jazz concert featuring combos led by Dave Kana, Alton Merrell and Kent Engelhardt will take place Thursday at Youngstown State University.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Oktoberfest Youngstown, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Alex Meixner will


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William Edward Kerensky, 29, of 126 N. Evanston Ave.,


TRUMBULL CHILDREN SERVICES

TRUMBULL CHILDREN SERVICES An 0.8-mill, 10-year, renewal levy that will raise $2,741,363 annually


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2014. There are 81 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Gunfire exchanged over propaganda balloons

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North and South Korea traded machine-gun and rifle fire


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:


mahoning county Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Donald Williams, 27, Parkway


OSU spends nearly $900 per hour on investigation of marching band

Associated Press COLUMBUS Documents show Ohio State University is paying nearly $900 an hour for


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nicholas and Marla Bryner, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 8.


Struggling Michigan back home against PSU

This was supposed to be a game Michigan fans could look forward to on an underwhelming home schedule.


Palmer catches on as backup TE with Steelers

Steelers backup tight end Michael Palmer has as many touchdowns this season as veteran Heath Miller.


TRUMBULL MENTAL HEALTH And RECOVERY BOARD Levy information

A 1-mill, 10-year renewal levy for operation of the alcohol and drug-addiction programs and mental-


New Trumbull Children Services director continues to work to improve agency

New Trumbull Children Services director continues to work to improve agency


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU volleyball battles back to beat Green Bay

YSU volleyball battles back to beat Green Bay YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State volleyball team


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions2-32-35-50-59 Mega Ball3 Megaplier5


Laird takes lead at midway point of Frys.com Open

Martin Laird wasn’t sure what to expect out of his game after a seven-week break. He hasn’t found too much wrong after two rounds of the Frys.com Open.


Banks evolve with customers

The roles of the teller at many national and local banks changed through the years.


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second-round 73 at Silverado Country Club-North in Napa,


Manziel says NCAA should change rules

Johnny Manziel made Texas A&M money and feels college athletes should be getting paid.


INDICTMENTS | Theft ring

INDICTMENTS | Theft ring Police and prosecutors say car break-ins and burglaries in the Poland and


PREP FOOTBAL Friday's other games

Hoover 17, Boardman 0 NORTH CANTON Boardman’s defense kept the Spartans in the game but could


145,000 requests made to erase links

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google is being swamped with demands from Europeans trying to


A hair-raising experience?

Opinion: About 17 years ago at age 73, my good friend and premiere hair stylist, Lou Parillo, owner of


OPEC loses some muscle

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Global crude oil prices have been falling in recent weeks, bringing relief to


sunday new shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of


COLUMBUS DAY | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for Columbus


RELIGION DIGEST || Last labyrinth walk

Guest speaker YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Edward Arrrington of Canton will be guest speaker at the 10:30


Candlelight memorial remembers infants who died

The organization’s mission is to bring comfort and hope to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through still birth. miscarriage, neonatal death or ectopic pregnancy


Rain dampens protests over police shootings

Associated Press CLAYTON, Mo. A cold, steady rain dampened the start of widespread weekend


Director of Trumbull agency says she thinks ballot language dooms renewal

The director of the Trumbull County Mental Health and Recovery Board says the levy renewal is doomed by ballot language.


UN warns of massacre if militants take town

Associated Press MURSITPINAR, Turkey In a dramatic appeal, a U.N. official warned that hundreds


Leader’s absence raises questions

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea For the first time in three years, North Korean leader Kim


Nobel Peace Prize

Associated Press OSLO, Norway Taliban-attack survivor Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel


Report: School shooter wanted revenge for teasing

Report: School shooter wanted revenge for teasing CENTENNIAL, Colo. Investigators say the


Trumbull Mental Health and Recovery Board seeking levy renewal

The last time there was much public discussion of funding issues relating to mental health and substance abuse was when Gov. John Kasich decided to expand Medicaid eligibility a year ago.


A national anti-fracking group staged a silent protest at the chamber

They were escorted out of the office by police


METRO DIGEST || Public can meet Youngstown school leaders

Carmstrong Bocce YOUNGSTOWN The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present the sixth


Documentary on education system

Documentary on education system YOUNGSTOWN “Rise Above the Mark,” a documentary film about the


Jury asked to keep deliberating

Associated Press CINCINNATI A southwest Ohio judge on Friday told jurors to keep trying after


On the links

On the links More pro golf results LPGA MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA South Korea’s So


More prep results

GIRLS TENNIS Maria Stroup and Ellie Cole of Warren JFK advanced to the second round of the


Royals use long ball to win opener

Chicago Tribune BALTIMORE It may have been force of habit, but Baltimore Orioles fans started


Warren Harding must forfeit two games over eligibility issue

Warren Harding will forfeit a Sept. 5 victory over Howland and a Sept. 19 win over Maple Heights.


Lakeview's Pavlansky gets 100th win

His Bulldogs shut out LaBrae 12-0.


Crestview shakes off loss, rolls past J-M

The Bluejays have struggled since moving up to Tier One of the Inter Tri-County League.


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