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

Miss Oklahoma crowned Miss USA

Controversy dogged the pageant


Traffic stop leads to cocaine charge against 58-year-old Youngstown man

Police said they found eight small bags of the drug in his vehicle


Gospel festival on Central Square inspires audience

A moderate crowd attended despite the rain


Failure to use turn signal leads to heroin charge in Youngstown

A man was arrested in Youngstown early Sunday on the drug charge and others


Drum roll, please: Letterman revives 'Top 10' to lampoon Trump

He did his signature gig in Texas over the weekend


Mexico's most powerful drug lord escapes prison for second time

All-out manhunt begins


Three vehicle accident on Mahoning in North Jackson injures 3 today

None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening


Kinsman man, 86, killed in Sunday crash in Trumbull County

A car driven by a 63-year-old woman failed to yield, the patrol said


Iran nuclear deal likely to be tough sell to Congress

Some believe President Obama's negotiators have conceded too much to Iran


'Minions' smashes box office with second best animated film opening in history

The film raked in an estimated $115.2 million this weekend


Giant Eagle, other retailers to begin selling E-ZPass for Ohio Turnpike

The pass provides quicker access and lower tolls


Historic Iran nuclear deal to be announced Monday, officials predict

Agreement is expected to be 100 pages long


Car bombing kills 17 near US base in Afghanistan

The dead were all Afghan civilians


Trumbull Fair, a showcase of creative skills, opens Tuesday for six-day run

Fair officials call the event one of the best bargains among county fairs in the state


Date for Sabeh, Smerechansky rites announced

The families of Jessica Lynn Sabeh and Peter Jordan Smerechansky, both of Boardman, are announcing

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Helene Gates, Carlos Martinez are engaged

STRUTHERS Gary and Donna Gates of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Dinner, renewal of vows honor Mandolines' 50th

POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mandoline of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with at


Mr., Mrs. Elias celebrate 50th anniversary

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. William E. Elias of Austintown celebrated their 50th anniversary at a

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YSU shuts down its Metro College

The original premise of the college was outreach to suburban students


MYCAP is offering free computer classes

MYCAP is offering free computer classes YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Youngstown Community Action


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY Past Matrons will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Rose Marie Roth is the hostess.


SENIOR CITIZENS

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


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY Lordstown Garden Guild will have its flower show from Tuesday through July 19 at the


Clubs for Kids Golf Classic will help children's hospital

Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley will benefit for the fifth year from the annual Clubs for Kids Golf Classic.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new


Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place Oct. 10

Residents are urged to sign up for the Walk to End Alzheimer's on Oct. 10.


HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Victoria L. Murar HONOREE Residence: Poland Date of birth: July 13,

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CEO of TMH will spearhead Heart walk

The CEO of Trumbull Memorial Hospital will lead 2015’s Tri-County Heart Walk.

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McCutchen's homer in 14th lifts Pirates

McCutchen homers in 14th, Pirates beat Cards 6-5.


2nd-place Pirates defeat 1st-place Cardinals in 14-inning slugfest

Andrew McCutchen's hit streak extended to 18 games


Butler did it: A’s break tie, top Tribe

Brandon Moss’ throwing error in the eighth proved costly for Cleveland.


Huey Lewis and the News ’80s pop kingpins still workin’ for a livin’

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It was exactly 30 years ago that Huey Lewis and the News


Area kids shop with cops for school clothing

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 28 and St. Dominic Church coordinated the event


How YSU salaries compare

A Chronicle of Higher Education database shows comparison of faculty and staff salaries between YSU and other four-year colleges


THE RUINS OF ADDICTION

Family talks about a life cut short by heroin addiction


YSU festival celebrates summer, arts and community

Patrons also enjoyed the art, food, music and dance performances at the 17th annual Summer Festival of the Arts at YSU


After Serena Slam, will Williams have Grand finale?

With a win at the U.S. Open, she can match Steffi Graf for career Grand Slam singles titles as well as become the first player since Graf to complete the calendar-year Grand Slam.


Lincoln portrait to adorn Mahoning Courthouse

The one-hour gathering also recognized the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination and the end of the Civil War.


Make a Difference Day benefits Animal Charity

The event included a 5K run for the humans and a one-mile walk for the dogs, as well as a variety of games and contests for the pooches, and an auction for the people.


Giving back makes Magic

Hirschbeck event bigger than golf


Canfield captures 11-12 district title

Canfield’s third-inning run proved to be the difference in the win over Boardman.


Despite scandals, Rose beloved in hometown

The former Cincinnati Reds star will appear at Tuesday’s All-Star Game.


EPA report flawed; fracking has no clean bill of health

Opinion: EPA report flawed; fracking has no clean bill of health Last month, the U.S. Environmental


Rubber City Fab

Akron Beacon Journal (TNS) AKRON Dominic Falcione’s gritty studio on downtown Akron’s western


Business travel

Business travel U.S. business travel spending is expected to increase 4.9 percent this year, to


'Save our Schools' in Youngstown? Get real

Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: Bertram de Souza is back on the job as the editorial page editor of The Vindicator.


Week of July 12, 2015

Laura J. Mate to Joseph Viglietti, Westmore Drive, Struthers, $22,500. Cheryl A. Kalinka to Kevin


Walking away from Cosby: Deserters continue to add up

Associated Press The sexual-assault allegations against Bill Cosby already had damaged his career


Miranda rights of accused ‘ain’t what they used to be’

Opinion: In Pennsylvania, requesting an attorney in writing is not enough to ensure an accused’s right to


Spitzer celebrates 111 years in business

More than 100 years later and Spitzer still runs on the same business principles while embracing new opportunities.


Figuring out fakes, phonies and frauds

As the world has grown smaller, more and more foreign-made goods are hitting our shores, according


Mahoning Co. High SchoolSFlbdeserves national spotlight

Editorial: Seven years ago, when Mahoning County Juvenile Court Judge Theresa Dellick and others in the


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

certified Kris Frankhouser has passed a national certification examination and earned the CIC


publishers weekly best-sellers

publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending July 5 HARDCOVER FICTION 1.


Tony winner Roger Rees dies at 71, was on ‘Cheers’

Tony winner Roger Rees dies at 71, was on ‘Cheers’ NEW YORK Roger Rees, the lanky Tony Award-


YBI to host event for women entrepreneurs

YBI to host event for women entrepreneurs YOUNGSTOWN The second Women in Entrepreneurship Event


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Performers will


Snob appeal

By Ellen Creager Detroit Free Press (TNS) LAS VEGAS Things here are getting stranger all the


Planning a party with social media

Whether you’re planning a class reunion or a large convention, you’re probably using social media to


Monday Night Writers to meet

Monday Night Writers to meet CANFIELD Monday Night Writers will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20 at


Tribune News Service

Tribune News Service One of the most common of complaints from today’s parents is “we’ve tried


Let’s call a truce to fighting Civil War conflicts today

Opinion: Let’s call a truce to fighting Civil War conflicts today My father, who spoke with Civil War


Amid rainy summer, Ohio urges caution with mosquitoes

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health says rainy summer weather is


Columbus mayor officiates gay weddings outside city hall

Associated Press COLUMBUS The mayor of Ohio’s capital city has performed several gay weddings in


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Bryce Baker and Lacee Mix, Struthers, twins: boy and


Metal detector club is a hidden gem in the Valley

Opinion: Metal detector club is a hidden gem in the Valley We had been un- able to find an underground


Bill would clear way for steamboat

Associated Press CINCINNATI The historic Delta Queen steamboat once again could carry


MILESTONES

MILESTONES LAWYERS U. of Akron graduate Elizabeth R. Emanuel has graduated with honors and


Family sues health care provider, jail after Pittsburgh inmate’s death

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The family of an inmate who died in a Pittsburgh jail earlier this


Car show in Austintown is next Sunday

The show is open to Corvettes as well as all other car, truck and motorcycle models. Entry fee is $10.


Wimbledon final features Djokovic and Federer, again

Today’s match will be their 40th against each other, with Federer leading 20-19.


Obama had no right to put gay flag on White House

Opinion: Obama had no right to put gay flag on White House Tolerance means people who “disagree” about


Scrappers rebound for road victory

Winfrey’s two-run double in ninth delivers win


Blood Drives

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


Associated Press

Associated Press CHICAGO Police departments across the country that have spent years boasting


kent state university at trumbull Talented cast, crew bring magic to stage with ‘Shrek the Musical’

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Warren After a dreary June, summer finally has


Former Auburn DE signs with YSU

Elijah Daniel was kicked off the team in May following his arrest.


West Virginia museum pays tribute to state’s once-booming oil industry

By LEXI BROWNING Charleston Daily Mail PARKERSBURG, W.Va. When visitors enter the Oil and Gas


EGYPT Bombing at Italian Consulate kills at least 1

Associated Press CAIRO A car bomb ripped into the Italian Consulate in Cairo early Saturday,


Ohio swine population rebounds

Associated Press COLUMBUS A rebound in Ohio’s swine population since the loss of hundreds of


Two arrested on multiple felonies for drug possession

Police arrested two Campbell residents late Friday night, on multiple felony drug possession charges including the possession of LSD


There is a way to keep city sewage out of Mill Creek

Opinion: The Confederate flag dropped from atop the South Carolina Capitol grounds Friday – a move that few


Greek talks with creditors to resume

Greek talks with creditors to resume brussels Bailout discussions between the Greek finance


Jazz fest moves downtown

Jazz was the desert for Saturday night’s entertainment, mixing sounds of the keyboard, saxophone and voice


Shenango Valley road work starts Monday

The road work in Sharon, Farrell, Hermitage and Sharpsville starts Monday and is to end by Oct. 23.


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Loancare A Division of FNF Servicing Inc. v. Keith Kelly et al,


Annual Greek Summerfest highlights food, culture

The event continues from noon to 6 p.m. today


Afghanistan: US strikes destroy IS branch

Associated Press KABUL, AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan said Saturday that recent U.S. airstrikes it


Pope praises Jesuit missions

Associated Press ASUNCION, PARAGUAY Pope Francis is balancing out his apology for the crimes the


Robert Fox of Austintown, father of David, who died in April from a drug overdose, shows the tattoo

Robert Fox of Austintown, father of David, who died in April from a drug overdose, shows the tattoo


Kyle Busch holds off Logano in Kentucky

It was his second victory in a month.


W.Va.’s 1st hard cidery presses forward

By DAWN NOLAN Charleston Gazette LEWISBURG, W.Va. West Virginia soon will get a taste of hard


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2015. There are 172 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Trumbull County Board of Elections, 9 a.m., board’s offices, 2947 Youngstown Road


Gospel Festival

Gospel Festival YOUNGSTOWN Tye Tribbett, two-time Grammy winner, is the headliner for today’s


Truck hits buggy, killing woman and boy

Associated Press TYLERSVILLE, Pa. A truck struck a horse and buggy in central Pennsylvania,


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