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Man found dead at Youngstown home

Man found dead at Youngstown home


Sojourn spaghetti dinner fundraiser dinner at Wick Park church

Fifth Annual Nonviolence Parade/Rally, a spaghetti dinner will be held at Richard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church,


Legacy Dog Rescue presents dog wedding to get two dogs adopted together

Legacy Dog Rescue presents dog wedding to get two dogs adopted together


Greatest Golfer — Sunday Lake Club tee times

Here are the tee times for the Greatest Golfer finals at The Lake Club. Finals will be played Sunday morning with 96 golfers participating across 10 divisions.


Miami University adding degrees at its regional campuses

Miami University adding degrees at its regional campuses


Cruz outshines Bush at Americans for Prosperity summit

Cruz outshines Bush at Americans for Prosperity summit


Another lioness gives birth to cubs at Columbus Zoo

Another lioness gives birth to cubs at Columbus Zoo


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Greatest Golfer | The Greatests are crowned

Here is the full list of scores after the final day of Greatest Golfer of the Valley.

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New Springfield Local school done on time and under budget

New Springfield Local school done on time and under budget


35 Cleveland firefighters face discipline for part-time work

35 Cleveland firefighters face discipline for part-time work


Ohio gets 850 claims for share of road-salt price settlement

Ohio gets 850 claims for share of road-salt price settlement


Cleveland Clinic removing McDonald’s as lease finally ends

Cleveland Clinic removing McDonald’s as lease finally ends


Long-time Columbiana Dem Chairman Dennis Johnson dies

Long-time Columbiana Dem Chairman Dennis Johnson dies


Many attend Back-to-School Kick-Off & Book Bag Giveaway

Many attend Back-to-School Kick-Off & Book Bag Giveaway


Candace Infante, Anthony Estes plan wedding

Candace Infante of Youngstown and Anthony Estes of Girard plan to be married Aug. 28 in a 3 p.m.

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Dana Dumas, Adrian Watson II plan Sept. vows

YOUNGSTOWN The engagement and upcoming marriage of Dana Meredith Dumas of Youngstown and Adrian

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Miss White, Mr. Townsend plan nuptials

WARREN Wendell and Diane White of Warren are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Courtney

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Kathy Perkins, Martin Shaffer plan wedding

Kathy Perkins and Martin Shaffer, both of Austintown, are announcing their plans for a Sept. 19

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Addie Litowitz, Patrick Canavan to marry in Sept.

BOARDMAN Addie A. Litowitz and Patrick A. Canavan, both of Boardman, are planning to marry, the

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Fundraiser set for nonviolence events

Fundraiser set for nonviolence events YOUNGSTOWN To raise money for the Fifth Annual Nonviolence


Kids cancer hospital will treat patients to a Scrappers day

A Scrappers day is in store for pediatric cancer patients.


Poland Rotary will host Nemenz Sr. golf outing

Memorial golf outing will honor late businessman Henry P. Nemenz Sr.


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Scarsella, Karzmer finish under par to start Greatest tournament

The sixth annual event began at Mill Creek Golf Course.

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Police looking for man who committed bloody knife attack Thursday on North Park Avenue

Police are looking for a man who committed a bloody knife attack and robbery of a man on North Park Avenue Thursday night.


BCI has an ongoing criminal investigation into ex-Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky

He’s accused of stealing money from people he was a guardian over and other crimes


Carrasco helps Indians beat Yankees, again

He struck out 11 in the 7-3 victory at Yankee Stadium.


Man nabbed in sting set up by neighbors

Defendant says at arraignment he has cancer


YPD swears in four new officers

All are natives of Youngstown


Man gets 23 years in May '14 homicide

Victim found in car at gas station


YSU Welcome Week continues

Students build penguins, bounce on trampoline at YSU Welcome Week


Toregas makes winning return to Eastwood Field

The former Scrappers catcher is now the manager of the West Virginia Black Bears.


Steelers’ offensive line wants to be even better

The unit helped lead one of the NFL’s best offenses in 2014.


McCown still ahead of Manziel on depth chart

Despite a poor performance in the second preseason game, McCown has the support of head coach Mike Pettine.


‘Hitman: Agent 47’: shoot-em-up film with tired plot

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The idea of the high-tech, emotionless


Unemployment moving in the right direction

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services reported a 5 percent unemployment rate on Friday, but job losses were reported.


Busch earns eighth win at Bristol

It was his third Xfinity victory in six tries this season.


Prep roundup | Friday’s games

BOYS SOCCER Niles 0, Newton Falls 0 NILES Eric Pappada made seven saves for the Red Dragons


U.S. oil and gas companies in survival mode

A barrel of U.S. crude fell below $40 for the first time since the end of the global economic crisis.


UAW locals vote in favor strike authorization

More than 90 percent of those in the United Auto Workers Local 1714 and Local 1112 voted in favor of strike authorization.


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Aug. 22, the 234th day of 2015. There are 131 days left in the year.


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard: HUBBARD Aug. 15


Cited after SUV is stuck

Cited after SUV is stuck YOUNGSTOWN A man was cited with criminal trespass and driving a vehicle


3 days in jail for woman who griped about Chinese food

3 days in jail for woman who griped about Chinese food


University of Akron says its “success coach” program will be ready for freshman students

University of Akron says its “success coach” program will be ready for freshman students


Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign runs from now through Labor Day

20 day campaign means increased law enforcement visibility


Investigation to determine whether remains belong to missing Warren teen

Alesha Bell has been missing since July 23


Teen is held after mom is found dead

Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, OHIO Deputies say a 15-year-old boy is being held after his mother


Ronald V. Gerberry admitted he hid campaign money from the Ohio House Democratic Caucus

The local Democratic chairman said Gerberry’s critical comments of the caucus are ‘disingenuous’


Hynes acquires Painesville company, picks up business from the competition

Hynes Industries has purchased the competition to grow its operation and list of customers.


Boardman school officials unveil "The Living Room"

Room will be used to deal with student needs other than academic ones


Man has gun, weapons charges bound over to grand jury

Police say both found in parked SUV with door open


Ribbon-cutting set

Ribbon-cutting set leetonia The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a celebratory


Bowyer won’t reveal future plans

The only thing that is certain is that Bowyer won’t follow Rob Kauffman to Chip Ganassi Racing.


Trump draws about 20,000 in Ala.

Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. Republican front-runner Donald Trump on Friday joked, “I know how


Facing felony charges

Facing felony charges BOARDMAN A Warren man faces multiple felony charges after he was arrested


Lawsuit seeks to have Youngstown Plan declared unconstitutional

The city school board, teachers union and classified employees union want Youngstown plan declared unconstitutional


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Actress Megan Fox files for divorce from Brian Austin Green LOS ANGELES Actress


After Florida flameout, OSU’s Meyer enjoys journey

The Buckeyes coach has vowed to enjoy his team’s success this time around.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Louis and Felicia Quinn, East Liverpool, girl, Aug. 19.


Djoker, Serena advance to semifinals at Cincinnati Masters

Andy Murray will meet Roger Federer in the semifinals.


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vincent P. Pramik, 29, of 439 Mahoning Road, Lake


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,


Agenda Sunday

Agenda Sunday Boardman school board, special meeting to update reports on financial matters,


Dems urge Clinton to provide better explanation of email

Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton is facing fresh worries among elected


Lawsuit seeks to have Youngstown Plan declared unconstitutional

The city school board, teachers union and classified employees union want Youngstown plan declared unconstitutional


campaign trail

campaign trail Democrats Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders sought to broaden his


Woods claims share of Wyndham lead

He has not won in more than two years.


Registration still open at EGCC

Fast-track registration is today


Bumgarner leads Giants past Pirates

The World Series MVP also homered in the 6-4 victory.


Monarch butterfly populations hit rock bottom during the winter of 2013-2014 when they occupied an

Monarch butterfly populations hit rock bottom during the winter of 2013-2014 when they occupied an


‘Back to church’

‘Back to church’ YOUNGSTOWN Faith Fellowship Church of God, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., will


Prayer breakfast

Prayer breakfast YOUNGSTOWN The women of Price Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, 920


Be at peace with and of God

Few people would dispute an incredible level of unrest pervades our world. Daily news with


Pleasant surprise despite the heat

Last weekend’s heat and humidity brought to mind all that is good – and bad – about the so-called


A SHEPHERD

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Jack W. Pettis credits the


Romo, Witten seeking elusive first title

The Cowboys duo came into the league together 12 years ago.


sunday news shows | Guest lineups

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Republican presidential candidate


Wrestler Cena to grant 500th wish to child

Associated Press John Cena had long ago turned “Never give up” from his wrestling catchphrase into


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.76—.27 Aqua America, .71


Poland Athletic HOF to induct four members

Poland Athletic HOF to induct four members POLAND The Poland Athletic Hall of Fame will induct


Lesson 1 for school year’s start: Bone up on safety

Editorial: The finals of the Great- est Golfer in the Valley tournament, the countdown to the iconic Canfield


Lost in the short-term attention commanded by Donald Trump in the first Republican primary debate

Opinion: Lost in the short-term attention commanded by Donald Trump in the first Republican primary debate


Peter Bogdanovich still loves old Hollywood FAMOUS FRIENDS and films

By Josh Rottenberg Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Peter Bogdanovich has countless stories, and


US stocks tumble on slowdown fears

Associated Press NEW YORK Growing concerns about a slowdown in China shook markets around the


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