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Kasich ends debate touting accomplishments, avoided negativity
Gov. John Kasich spoke about his accomplishments during his closing statement at tonight’s Republican presidential debate.
Kasich says he believes in traditional marriage, but would love his kids regardless of orientation
Asked if one of his daughters were gay would he love her, Ohio Gov. John Kasich said, “I’m going to love them no matter what they do.”
Trump fielding tough questions tonight
Donald Trump has not sat quietly during the first Republican presidential debate tonight.
Kasich: 'Trump is hitting a nerve in America'
Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s second question at tonight’s Republican presidential debate was about illegal immigration and responding to some questionable statements from GOP frontrunner Donald Trump about the topic.
Kasich defends use of Obamacare at tonight's GOP debate
It took more than 20 minutes, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich got to speak during tonight’s Republican presidential debate at Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena.
Media stocks are among biggest losers in afternoon trading
Media stocks are among biggest losers in afternoon trading
5-year sentence for Ohio mom convicted in toddler’s drowning
5-year sentence for Ohio mom convicted in toddler’s drowning
Special Austintown school board meeting is early Friday morning
Special Austintown school board meeting is early Friday morning
Medina man indicted after toddler’s body found in crib
Medina man indicted after toddler’s body found in crib
Boil advisory issued for Warren Township neighborhood
Boil advisory issued for Warren Township neighborhood
Pa. officer’s widow files wrongful death suit in wrong-way crash
Pa. officer’s widow files wrongful death suit in wrong-way crash
Cincinnati City Council suspends off-campus patrols
Cincinnati City Council suspends off-campus patrols
Former Dayton basketball player sentenced in burglaries
Former Dayton basketball player sentenced in burglaries
Southern Ohio man admits to buying Native American remains
Southern Ohio man admits to buying Native American remains
Aide: Pa. Attorney General Kane doesn’t doubt she faces charges
Aide: Pa. Attorney General Kane doesn't doubt she faces charges
Ernie Cook no longer candidate for Trumbull County sheriff
Ernie Cook no longer candidate for Trumbull County sheriff
Police investigate allegations against Liberty day care
Police investigate allegations against Liberty day care
Calif. wildfire destroys more homes, but crews advance
The Latest: Wildfire destroys more homes, but crews advance
Police suspect Missouri woman died from cosmetic injections
Police suspect Missouri woman died from cosmetic injections
Ohio parole board urges no clemency for jailed GOP donor
Ohio parole board urges no clemency for jailed GOP donor
Ohio authorities raid 6 locations in illegal casino probe
Ohio authorities raid 6 locations in illegal casino probe
OSHP urges caution after fourth fatal accident in one week
OSHP urges caution after fourth fatal accident in one week
Applications for US jobless aid rise to still-low 270,000
Applications for US jobless aid rise to still-low 270,000
Mercer County woman charged with killing her husband out of hospital
Mercer County woman charged with killing her husband out of hospital
Boardman police arrest Cleveland man on felony warrant
Boardman police arrest Cleveland man on felony warrant
West Side Cats will host garage sale
West Side Cats will host garage sale YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., will host a
Nominations are open for 25 Under 35 awards
Nominations for awards for young professionals are open through Aug. 26.
BREAKING NEWS | Former Campbell teacher pleads guilty to sex-battery charges
Former Campbell teacher pleads guilty to sex-battery charges
Garden guild will present an evening with floral artists
St. Michael Parish Garden Guild will present an evening with floral artists Sept. 15.
YSU newcomers look to battle for playing time
Hubbard’s Isiah Scott and South Range’s Joe Alessi are among the Penguins’ incoming freshmen.
Special audit to determine if Youngstown schools overstaffed
An audit will determine if Youngstown School District is appropriately staffed
Trial date set for suspect in arson, murders of girl, grandparents
Judge also orders crime scene be preserved
De La Cruz’s hot hitting helps Scrappers win again
Juan De La Cruz enjoyed his fourth multi-hit game in a Mahoning Valley uniform.
Heroin addicted mother of 5 gets scolding from judge
Tells judge been doing heroin for 13 years, pills for seven years before that
SPORTS DIGEST || Fitch to host Suburban League coaches meeting
Fitch to host Suburban League coaches meeting austintown Austintown Fitch High School will serve
Niles faces fund shortfall and possible layoffs
City Auditor Charles Nader warned that Niles will not have enough money in the general fund to pay its employees by December, and layoffs could occur as early as November.
Youngstown Cene team to open PONY World Series
It has been a season of firsts for the local Class B League in regards to PONY Palomino play.
Another Youngstown bar expected to be rescued
Sources close to production have told The Vindicator that the Royal Oaks is not the only Youngstown bar to be featured on the SpikeTV series “Bar Rescue.”
Spieth back on course this week in Akron
Jordan Spieth gets to play with Zach Johnson one tournament too late.
Trumbull coroner won’t detail reason for homicide ruling involving bones
Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, the Trumbull County coroner, said he can’t discuss what type of evidence was found in the bones of Thomas L. Pickens to indicate that his death was a homicide.
Hip-hop’s K Camp gets comfortable with success
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It wasn’t too long ago rapper K Camp was a high school
Hoss & Juggernauts to record Morley show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Hoss and the Juggernauts are most in their element when on a
Mahoning Valley Players to stage ‘Hamlet’ in park
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For its annual Shakespeare in the Park
For Zach Deputy, looping knows no bounds
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Go figure, Zach Deputy has made a career as a looping
Music festivals in downtown Youngstown VexFest features area’s best
Here’s the lineup: EAST STAGE 12:30-1 p.m.: SGW 1:45-2:30 p.m.: Two Days Until Tomorrow
James Lloyd will jazz up city
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s going to be a weekend of outdoor music
Roxfest returns in a new location
Staff report NEGLEY Roxfest returns this weekend in a new location. Now in its eighth year,
Canfield officials unsure of cuts after tax increase rejected
Rest of 2015 was budgeted for months ago
31 tax issues on Mahoning general election ballot
Only three candidates filed for four Youngstown school board seats
Debate showdown tonight
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ten Republican candidates for president in 2016 will debate Thursday
Who will break out? Who will break down?
Tribune News Service CLEVELAND Donald Trump needs to act presidential. Jeb Bush has to erase
Gov. Kasich in prime time tonight in Cleveland
Bob Kunst of Miami Beach, Fla., wears a Hillary Rodham Clinton mask on his head outside the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Wednesday, a day before tonight's prime time Republican debate, featuring 10 presidential hopefuls.
WTG
TODAY Comedy Grant Lyon and Johnny Dam, 8 p.m., Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course,
Five-time Super Bowl winner Charles Haley headed to Canton
The former 49ers and Cowboys star is mendong fences later in life.
METRO DIGEST || Fined for warning shot
Streets to close YOUNGSTOWN East Federal Street, at Market and Champion streets, will be closed
Paisley, Underwood host CMAs 8th time
Paisley, Underwood host CMAs 8th time NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country stars Carrie Underwood and Brad
The hangover from ‘Bar Rescue’
This week has been dominated by the story of “Bar Rescue” shooting an episode at The Royal Oaks in
Family Farm Tours
Family Farm Tours When: Today 10 to 11:30 a.m. What: The tour includes playroom time, a stop at
Wild (out) west: Allen blows save, Tribe falls in 9th
Cody Allen came on to protect a two-run lead for Danny Salazar in the ninth inning and never got the third out.
Local Food Week
Local Food Week We challenge you to spend $10 on local foods next week. Find local farms and
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The Muleface Brothers,
US Army to blame for turning beef on hoof into mystery meat
Opinion: By Anastacia Marx de Salcedo Los Angeles Times What with all the vegetarians, vegans and
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trump card for Dems?
Opinion: With Hillary Clinton’s multiple misdeeds coming to light and causing her political problems,
MYCAP to sponsor information events
MYCAP to sponsor information events YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.64 0.4 Avalon
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ENTERTAINERS “Cinderella,SDRq Penn-Ohio Dance Center production of Prokofiev’s ballet,
Voting Rights Law is 50, but its future is uncertain
Editorial: Fifty years ago, AmericanS were forced to face the bitter truth about this nation’s racist
Maestro academy offers ‘Once On This Island’
Staff report SHARON, PA. Maestro Performing Arts Academy will present “Once On This Island” at 7
Mazda recalls 206k SUVs to fix front suspensions
Associated Press DETROIT Mazda is recalling its biggest SUV to fix suspension parts that can
FirstLight HomeCare of the Valley celebrates grand opening
FirstLight HomeCare will hire two full-time staff members, 35 additional caregivers and open a satellite office by the end 2015
Man arrested after gun fired into air
Man arrested after gun fired into air YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested an East Side man about 4 p.m.
Netflix offers parental benefit
Associated Press Netflix stirred envy in sleep-deprived parents nationwide by saying it will give
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Fantastic Four (PG-13) When a scientific expedition to an alternate universe
BEST BETS ON TV TONIGHT
“Republican Presidential Candidates Debate” (8:50 P.M., FOX NEWS): Wouldn’t want to be the guy who
Hatchet-wielding man killed in attack at theater
Associated Press ANTIOCH, Tenn. A man with “significant” psychological issues who was armed
Grass lawn substitutes
Q. Is there any alternative to grass lawns? I am getting tired of mowing and watering the lawn all
Man killed after trench collapses
Man killed after trench collapses CLEVELAND Authorities say an employee for a Northeast Ohio
Appeal heard in 40-year-old triple murder
A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals heard arguments in a 40-year-old Canfield triple murder case.

Real food, real good and it’s .... Right here at home
By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension Service CANFIELD Local does mat- ter. It matters in everything
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Daryl and Christine Musser, Enon Valley, Pa., boy, Aug.
Victim in retaliation case says murder suspects were at his home
Judge binds over charge of felonious assault to grand jury
Lake Newport water tests OK for second week
Health board cautions it’s still too early to draw conclusions from Mill Creek and Lake Newport water quality tests.
Browns’ running backs bruised, battered
Six practices into training camp, they’ve lost five backs, including Terrance West, the team’s leading rusher in 2014.
Stambaugh Chorus plans events
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Chorus, director by Hae-Jong Lee, will begin its 2015-16
Funny Looking Coneflowers?
Funny Looking Coneflowers? If your coneflowers have extra parts sticking out of the center of the
Tomato Maladies!
Tomato Maladies! We’re seeing lots of septoria leaf spot, a disease of the foliage and stems.
What is on my tomatoes?
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer One morning, you are surveying your
OSHP reminds motorists to be alert for school buses
More than 4,000 drivers were convicted over the past two years for failing to stop for a school bus that was loading or dropping off passengers.
Warren man dies in head-on crash on East Market Street
Ronald Walker, 67, of Bonnie Brae Avenue Northeast, died.
Warren Kmart to close
The Warren Kmart store will close this fall, a Sears Holdings spokesman said Wednesday.
Steelers rookie looking to become third-generation NFL player
Chickillo, a former Miami (Florida) standout, is one of the Steelers’ two sixth-round picks.
southside fine arts academy
southside fine arts academy Program to be launched What’s planned: Weeklong Summer Arts Camp
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 63% Source: ESPN
Ohio State’s percentage chance to win the Big Ten Conference football championship this fall,
Fire grant goes to New Middletown
The grant will be used to assist in fire-prevention activities to help educate the community and reduce the number of fires.
malaysia Leader: Debris is from Flight 370
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia A piece of a wing found washed up on Reunion Island last
Ky. clerk sues governor over gay marriage directive
Associated Press ASHLAND, Ky. A Kentucky clerk, sued for refusing to issue marriage licenses to
Warren man pleads guilty again connected to 2014 homicide
Beau Palmer, 31, of Clermont Street Northeast, has pleaded guilty again to several charges in connection to the April 7, 2014, shooting death of James Levels, 64, and wounding of Lisa Prater.
Obama lambastes critics of Iran deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama assailed critics of his Iran nuclear deal
Liberty Township trustees debate which roads to resurface in 2016
The township plans to use levy funds to pay for the majority of the resurfacing costs.
Suspect sought in robbery of Campbell bakery
Staff report CAMPBELL Police are searching for a suspect in the robbery of a bakery this
Pope urges compassion for those divorced, remarried
Associated Press NEW YORK Pope Francis’ call Wednesday for a church of “open doors” that