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Police investigate armed robbery in Girard

Police investigate armed robbery in Girard


Fred is easternmost hurricane to form in tropics of Atlantic

Fred is easternmost hurricane to form in tropics of Atlantic


Ohio man sentenced to treatment for biting off man’s ear

Ohio man sentenced to treatment for biting off man’s ear


Man realizes guitars were stolen when he sees one for sale on eBay

Man realizes guitars were stolen when he sees one for sale on eBay


Former Subway spokesman Fogle suing ex-aide over loan

Former Subway spokesman Fogle suing ex-aide over loan


State Dept. to release 7,000 pages of emails, 150 censored

State Dept. to release 7,000 pages of emails, 150 censored


Jobs & Family Services get state money for roof repairs, new break room

Jobs & Family Services get state money for a new break room


‘Care of Creation’ prayer vigil for creation tonight at Fellows Riverside Garden

‘Care of Creation’ prayer vigil for creation tonight at Fellows Riverside Garden


Apply by Sept. 15 to take part in October non-violence parade

Apply by Sept. 15 to take part in October non-violence parade


Boardman police handle 16 theft cases since Friday

Boardman police handle 16 theft cases since Friday


Female inmate charged with felonious assault after stabbing nurse

Female inmate charged with felonious assault after stabbing nurse


Six arrested after disobeying traffic laws, police

Six arrested after disobeying traffic laws, police


Officials rescue 7 cats from Boardman apartment

Officials rescue 7 cats from Boardman apartment


Suspect in ambush of Houston-area deputy held without bond

Suspect in ambush of Houston-area deputy held without bond


Ohio politcos outraged as Obama renames America’s tallest peak

Ohio politcos outraged as Obama renames America’s tallest peak


City teachers OK 1-year pact that includes $1.5M in insurance concessions

City teachers OK 1-year pact that includes $1.5M in insurance concessions


Woman faces OVI charge after Clingan Road accident

Woman faces OVI charge after Clingan Road accident


Epix reaches multiyear Hulu deal, ends Netflix agreement

Epix reaches multiyear Hulu deal, ends Netflix agreement


Trumbull elections board rejects Goodman's candidacy challenge

Trumbull elections board rejects Goodman's candidacy challenge


Speed was factor in crash that killed Girard man, injured passenger

Speed was factor in crash that killed Girard man, injured his passenger


Gospel star Kirk Franklin coming to Stambaugh

Gospel star Kirk Franklin coming to Stambaugh


Western Reserve Road is now open over Interstate 680

Western Reserve Road is now open over Interstate 680


Almonte leads Tribe against slumping Angels

Cleveland has won five in a row to stay in the wild card race.


VIDEO GAME REVIEW

‘UNTIL DAWN’ Grade: B Details: Sony, for the PlayStation 4, $59.95 Years of horror movies have


Coaches: ‘Iron Works Preparation’ challenges status quo

The book focuses on training techniques for athletes.


Could Ray Rice be on Browns’ radar?

Cleveland’s current running backs have battled injuries and ineffectiveness.


Morton unravels in Pirates’ loss to Rockies

Pittsburgh lost for just the fourth time in 18 games.


Survey: The social media set can spell

Associated Press new york It’s the LOL generation that appears most annoyed by bad grammar and


Scrappers split doubleheader with State College

After an offensive explosion in the opener, Mahoning Valley couldn’t hold a late lead in the nightcap.


Breast-feeding is making a comeback, consultant says

A mother's milk is "designer" food for her baby


Officials prepare for Canfield Fair traffic

U.S. Route 224 construction shouldn't cause a problem, they say


MVHS plans celebration for 140th birthday

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society plans to celebrate its birthday year-round as members mark the Society’s 140th year.


Ohio Nonviolence Week is Oct. 4 through Oct. 10

Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past, other groups plan fifth nonviolence parade and rally Oct. 4


Residents reported foul smell

If his death is ruled a homicide, it would be Youngstown's 15th of 2015


Traditional music, food and crafts were on display

Polish Pride growing


Someplace Safe works to move domestic violence out of the shadows

Trumbull County advocates report an increased demand for protection against domestic violence.


2015 MTV VMA AWARDS ‘Blank Space’ trophies fill Swift’s shelf

LIST OF WINNERS Here is a list of winners for the main awards. For a complete list, go to mtv.com:


WORTH a look

CRAFT SHOWS Christ Community Church, 531 Neoka Drive, Campbell, will host a craft show from 9:30


New boss of Frisch’s chain plans expansion

Associated Press CINCINNATI The new leader of the Frisch’s Restaurants chain wants to flex Big


Devastation of Katrina in ’05 still unimaginable

Editorial: The worst natural disaster to hit the Mahoning and Shenango valleys lasted less than an hour and


The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average

The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average-box-office gross per city. Includes the average


Cedar Point sets date to reveal new ride

Cedar Point sets date to reveal new ride SANDUSKY, OHIO Cedar Point is ready to announce its big


Sanctuary cities are safe places

Opinion: By Cecilia Velasco OtherWords About three years ago, my dad was driving the truck he uses for


General Mills sets goal for greenhouse gas cuts

Associated Press GOLDEN VALLEY, MINN. General Mills says it wants to do its part to fight


US, U.K. politics similar

Opinion: LONDON It’s remarkable how often British and American politics resemble each other; often only


Doubts abound on China’s economic leadership

Associated Press WASHINGTON The fear that gripped financial markets this month is a stark one:


Eni finds ‘supergiant’ gas field off Egypt

Associated Press ROME The Italian energy company Eni SpA announced Sunday it has discovered a


Associated Press

Associated Press Taylor Swift won video of the year, Miley Cyrus briefly flashed one of her


Opt-out push is not about testing

Opinion: By Tim Slekar Tribune News Service The school testing opt-out movement is not an anti-testing


Serena eyes first Grand Slam since 1988

The U.S. Open begins today in New York.


Tokyo defeats Pennsylvania for LLWS title

The Americans scored 10 runs in the first inning before falling 18-11.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Answers Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xQ J 10 7 4 u10 9 5 2 vK


American Pharoah looks good after loss

No decision has been made about his future racing plans.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Naked, body-painted bicyclists ride through Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA Thousands


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2015. There are 122 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


FirstEnergy prepares to demolish power plant in Cleveland

Associated Press CLEVELAND A century-old power plant in Cleveland is scheduled for demolition.


Braves ‘deeply saddened’ by fan’s death

Gregory K. Murrey, 60, fell to his death from the upper deck of Turner Field on Saturday night.


Day wins in a blowout at Barclays

The PGA Championship winner won by six shots.


White House renames Mount McKinley as Denali

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration will change the name of North America’s


APPALACHIAN TRAIL Hikers behaving badly: Partying, trash raise ire

Associated Press BAXTER STATE PARK, MAINE When Jackson Spencer set out to tackle the


Sept. 26 is robotics challenge

2015 Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge is Sept. 26


YSU PT students see 100 percent exam passage

All 23 YSU physical therapy doctorate recipients passes national exam on the first try


Horror master director Wes Craven dies at 76

Horror master director Wes Craven dies at 76 LOS ANGELES Wes Craven, whose “Nightmare on Elm


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Poland Village Council, caucus at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30, town hall, 308 S. Main


YSU nursing program gets grant

Nursing grant will help YSU program expand


Free meal

Free meal Trinity United Methodist Church, 2427 Columbiana Road, New Springfield. Free community


GREAT STRIDES

By sean barron | news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sarah Gartland’s summer was going smoothly and


Award covers cost of summer research

Westminster professor, student research chemotherapy drugs


169th CANFIELD FAIR Schedule of events

Gates open at 8 a.m. Be sure to check out the Western Reserve Village for its 50th anniversary and


Thiel College adds filmmaker to faculty

Mercer County native/filmmaker joins Thiel College faculty


Police probe motive in ambush of deputy

Associated Press HOUSTON The man charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a


Proposals needed for Warren mural

Proposals needed for Warren mural WARREN Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is announcing a


Service honors slain reporter, cameraman

Associated Press ROANOKE, VA. Community religious leaders gathered Sunday to remember 24-year-


Jake Kouwe of the Chardon Polka Band enjoys himself as he plans an accordion during the band’s

Jake Kouwe of the Chardon Polka Band enjoys himself as he plans an accordion during the band’s


Poland has mixed feelings over memorial to rescuers of Jews

Associated Press WARSAW, POLAND As a Catholic Pole, Elka shouldn’t even have been in the ghetto


Riders arrested

Riders arrested TRUMBULL COUNTY Upwards of 80 motorcycles, ATVs and dirt bikes spent about seven


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