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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Stabbing reported in northwest Warren   

The victim required hospital treatment


Ireland native Lowry wins Bridgestone in Akron

Ireland native Lowry wins Bridgestone in Akron.


Logano wins at Watkins Glen

Logano wins at Watkins Glen.


Bicyclist injured in Warren crash

Part of East Market Street was closed for hours


Water main break leads to boil alert for all Campbell residents

Water pressure is very low in the city


Salem police arrest suspect in weekend shooting

The victim was treated and released from a Salem hospital


Kluber flirts with no-hitter in Indians win

Kluber flirts with no-hitter in Indians win.


Free resource fair for veterans set Saturday at YSU

A variety of services will be available.


Five children, three adults found slain in Texas home

The suspect had a history of domestic violence


Youngstown Plan enables all city students to attend private schools

EdChoice typically has restrictions based on a school's academic performance


Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford dies

In a statement released by NBC News on Sunday, his family said Gifford died suddenly at his Connecticut home of natural causes that morning.


Poetry reading set for downtown

Poetry reading set for downtown YOUNGSTOWN Pig Iron Press will host a Second Tuesday poetry


Family dinner honors Nespecas' 50th anniversary

BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nespeca of Boardman were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary on

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Pizzutos mark 70th anniversary at family dinner

LIBERTY Louis and Dorothy Pizzuto of Liberty celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with their

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Metlean Singleton

HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Aug. 15, 1915, in Clarksville, Tenn. FAMILY

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Author's fish tale inspires kids

A Girard author of children's books receives and gives inspiration.

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Golf outing will help fund hearing & speech center

An annual golf outing helps Youngstown-area children who have hearing loss receive the best care available.

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SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church, Fifth Street,


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


Mother Daughter tea set at YWCA


Sewing guild will host workshop


Reunion correction

Reunion correction POLAND Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1959 will meet at 4:30 p.m.


GARDEN CLUBS

THURSDAY Daisy Dozen will have its summer picnic at the Youngstown Country Club. Cocktails will be


NAACP Youth trip to Detroit

The NAACP Youngstown Youth Council is sponsoring a one-day trip to Detroit on Saturday.


Medical marijuana debate Thursday

A roundtable discussion on the pros and cons of medical marijuana will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium of the Ellwood City Municipal Building.


Newark academic plan, similar to Youngstown, didn't succeed

Community acceptance of state goals is essential to success, experts say


Local baseball standouts find journey to The Show grueling, worthwhile

Howland grad Tanner Scott is chasing what every minor league wants — a trip to the major leagues.


2,000 walk to raise $100K for Down syndrome

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Within the last year, 10-year-old Curtis Herman has


‘The Bus’ stops in Canton

Bettis, Haley among 8 inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame


Artist Katelyn Gould stirs up new projects

Katelyn Gould, who grew up in Campbell, now lives Pittsburgh


YSU defenders poised to show off depth

Fitch graduate Zaborsky is ready for a big season


Vendors offer lessons, tips at Safety Day in Boardman

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Community members had a chance to learn a


Scrappers earn weird, wild win

Mahoning Valley shut out Batavia 4-0 at Eastwood Field.


Volunteers with rappelling knowledge needed FOR Beatitude House fundraiser

18-floor metropolitan tower is the challenge


Canfield falls to Dover twice

Last year’s state runner-up avenged the loss


Salem fundraiser next Sunday for local woman who needs double-lung transplant

Terry Gervelis, who now lives in Washington, is a Youngstown native


Summer films touch on troubled minds

Hollywood takes a realistic look at mental illness in several new movies By SANDY COHEN AP


Trumbull health district offers tips to avoid rabies

So far in 2015, three Trumbull County raccoons have tested positive for rabies.


To make the majors, you’ve got to grind

It takes more than talent to climb the minor league mountain.


Cruise Against Hunger car show is next Sunday

The event will be at Abundant Life Fellowship in New Waterford


Rogers fought sewer encroachment on park

Rogers accurately predicted the city sewer system would impair the park as water pollution ended swimming there in the late 1920s.


100 years ago, Volney Rogers decried Mill Creek sewers

Foam fills the basin of the Lake Glacier dam in 1908 in this Vindicator file photo. Today, the lake is closed due to high levels of E. coli bacteria found in park waters in July.

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v VexFest, noon to 2 a.m.: This free, all-ages, all-day rock festival


VOLNEY ROGERS TELLS WHY HE OPPOSES PLAN TO BUILD SEWERS THROUGH MILL CREEK PARK

VOLNEY ROGERS TELLS WHY HE OPPOSES PLAN TO BUILD SEWERS THROUGH MILL CREEK PARK


KARZMER: Mickelson, Day picked to contend in last major

Spieth predicted to have a deflated week


General Extrusions celebrates 65 years, looks to bright future

The aluminum extrusion company was started in 1950 by Fred Schuler.


Pitchers deal with cruel reality of arm injuries

Fitch grad Steven Gruver and Springfield’s Todd Kibby have both suffered recent arm injuries.


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN, GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the cities of Canfield, Girard and Hubbard, and


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Mahoning County Board of


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Aug. 2

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Go Set a Watchman,” by Harper Lee (Harper) 2. “The Girl on the Train,” by


Visitors to park

Visitors to park GATLINBURG, Tenn. Great Smoky Mountains National Park says more than 4.3


Surprising credit-card benefits

Many consumers apply for credit cards based on the kind of rewards or cash-back deals they offer,


Television Q&A

Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I have not seen or heard anything about the program


Week of August 9, 2015

Joseph S. Nohra et al to Ryan M. Chovan, Struthers Road, Lowellville, $250,000. Kristopher J. Kase


Frankie Valli set to perform at Lake Club

A special night at The Lake Club will feature singing icon Frankie Valli performing to benefit two local institutions.


Using technology to drive sales webinar

Using technology to drive sales webinar YOUNGSTOWN Newgen Software, a global provider of


‘Secret garden’

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) MILL RUN, Pa. Eric Kobal stretches across a lush planter to


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, August 9, the 221st day of 2015. There are 144 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

AWARD Youngstown-based FedEx freight driver Bryan Elges won the “5-Axle Sleeper” title at the Ohio


Where is the consensus seeking a probe of state department of education?

Editorial: The State Board of Educa- tion is made up of 19 members, 11 who are elected and eight who are


ROSEMOND: Wake up and get kids out of parents’ bed

Tribune News Service This is a story about how quickly parents, if they are determined enough, can


Births

Births St. elizabeth boardman health center Taylor Watson and Dylan Jones, East Liverpool, boy,


Arts play a big role in city’s rise as a ‘university town’

Opinion: Arts play a big role in city’s rise as a ‘university town’ On July 11, I was recognized for my


When social media gets it wrong

On Dec. 26, 1919, famous baseball slugger George Herman “Babe” Ruth was traded from the Boston Red


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


METRO DIGEST || NAACP youth group plans trip to Detroit

NAACP youth group plans trip to Detroit YOUNGSTOWN The NAACP Youngstown Youth Council is


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO ToDAY 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Arsenal vs. West Ham, Barclays Premier League.


Americans need not fret over unelected government leaders

Opinion: By Richard P. McLAUGHLIN Special to The Vindicator Reacting to the recent U.S. Supreme Court


NEWSMAKERS

Law office of Harper Lee’s father for sale MONROEVILLE, Ala. Before Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill


Ohio authorities investigate woman’s apparent drowning

Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities in Cleveland are investigating an apparent drowning death


10 dead or missing in Taiwan; typhoon moves on to China

Associated Press BEIJING A typhoon was pounding southeast China late Saturday, leaving more than


Prosecutor says slaying of firefighter in 2013 was a hit

Associated Press CLEVELAND A prosecutor says a Cleveland firefighter who was fatally shot in his


Attack in Mali shows spread of IS

Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali The first attack by Islamic extremists in a central Mali town, in


Rose, Furyk share lead in Akron

Jim Furyk is looking for his first World Golf Championship, while Rose is seeking his second.


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan C. Fike, 24, of 6275 Wilcrest Drive, Kinsman,


We can fix Mill Creek now

Opinion: On Monday, it will be one month that the pastoral waters of Mill Creek MetroParks have been closed


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Earned Eagle award Kevin Yacucci, son of Sherry Yacucci of Austintown, has


METRO DIGEST || Suspect in custody in Salem shooting

Suspect in custody SALEM Police have in custody a suspect in a Saturday-morning shooting at an


Activists disrupt Sanders speech

Associated Press SEATTLE Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was shoved aside by


FBI to assist in probe of Texas man’s death

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas The FBI has been asked to help investigate the death of a


Report: Iran military chief backs nuke deal

Report: Iran military chief backs nuke deal TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s military chief on Saturday


Wastewater from Colo. reaches New Mexico

Associated Press Mustard-colored wastewater laced with heavy metals continues to drain into a


Ohio Democrats are flailing

Opinion: Do they even matter any more?


Liriano, McCutchen lift Pirates past Dodgers

Pittsburgh has won 13 of its last 16 at home.


Indians roll past Twins

Jerry Sands had a pinch-hit grand slam.


High School sports schedules

High Schools SCHEDULE MONDAY BOYS GOLF Cardinal Mooney, McDonald, South Range, Ursuline at


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