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

UPDATE: Man killed, woman injured in double shooting in Sharon hospital parking lot

The shootings took place shortly after 6 p.m.


Water-conservation request could be lifted Monday in Shenango Valley

Aqua Pennsylvania is waiting to evaluate the effect of Sunday’s heavy rains


Danielle Pecchia, John Virostko to marry Aug. 22

COLUMBUS Danielle Marie Pecchia and John Virostko, both of Columbus, will exchange wedding vows

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Jonnah Gargano, Eric Anderson are engaged

NILES Jonnah Gargano and Eric Anderson, both of Niles, are announcing their engagement and

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Guittar-Reese wedding plans announced

AUSTINTOWN Jeanette and Jack Guittar of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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DAR chapter asks women to its Fun Brunch Social

The Daughters of the American Revolution plans a social and invites women in the community.


Angels of Easter Seals welcomes new president, members

Debbie Wilson was recently installed as president of Angels of Easter Seals.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


Summer Serenade to benefit education outreach program

Benefit set for Aug. 15 will support Youngstown Symphony Society’s education outreach program.

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Jamail Johnson golf outing scheduled for Pine Lakes

A fraternity will sponsor a memorial golf outing for a student shot to death in 2011.

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SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.


Garden club marks 100th anniversary

The club started as a small group of women with an interest in Mill Creek Park.

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SOCIETY DIGEST || Hubbard pool plans its Summer Sizzler

Hubbard pool plans its Summer Sizzler HUBBARD Hubbard Community Pool, 200 Hall Ave., will have


Pirates ace Cole beats Nats for 14th win

Pirates ace Cole beats Nats for 14th win.


White Sox finish sweep of Indians

White Sox finish sweep of Indians


Iraqi forces defeat Islamic State, recapture key university

US forces have launched 3,000 airstrikes in Iraq to help repel IS


More than 530,000 people visited YSU in 2014-15 school year

The figure does not include students or staff


Worker shortage prompts Giant Eagle to offer $400 hiring bonuses

To receive the cash, the workers must stay on the job at least 90 days


New animatronic Smokey the Bear to greet Ohio State Fair visitors

The fair opens this week and runs through Aug. 9


Beaver Local superintendent in Columbiana County resigns

Philosophical differences with board members were cited as reasons


Kasich: No 'hot rhetoric' from me in presidential campaign

The GOP Ohio governor is gaining ground in presidential polls


Yellow wins the day - and Tour de France - for British cyclist

Britain has won three recent tours, on par with the US, discounting Armstrong


Mill Creek reptile exhibit attracts hundreds

The exhibit takes place every two years


Greatest Golfer adds adult divisions for August event

We hope your summer is a Greatest one – especially that we’re finally drying out a smidge. We’re told you’ve missed us? Really? We’ve had about 10 golfer emails asking “where are the emails?”


Park friends discuss what to do to save lakes

Park friends discuss what to do to save lakes


Search ends in new concertmaster

Rachel Stegeman of Pittsburgh has been appointed concertmaster of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.


'Staggering generosity'

Battling ALS, Terlesky appreciates astounding support from community


Lees: Drug dealers work up to 'Ph.D'

Several indicted for heroin ring last week have significant record


HOOKED ON TV

Outdoor Channel to spotlight area lakes

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Trip from Youngstown to Ashtabula and back was a step back in time

People lined the intersections to see No. 765 come by


Visiting Kenya

Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya President Barack Obama mixed blunt messages to Kenya’s leaders


Abundant Life Fellowship plans August Overflow

School supplies, clothing and fresh produce will be distributed at the Saturday event.


‘Step Up to Vote’ program planned by MLK Planning Committee

The program is planned Aug. 6 at Mill Creek Community Center in Youngstown


Portman should lead fight to keep Valley’s base open

Editorial: In the not so distant past, state and national officeholders – and candidates for the positions –


Television Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels Q. What ever happened to the guy who played the lead role on the “Prison Break”


25 Under 35 Awards

25 Under 35 Awards YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, in partnership with the


Lepore-Hagan lashes out at marijuana editorial; Swastika belongs in museums too; City schools takeover hailed; No plan can save city schools without parental support

Opinion: State rep claims marijuana editorial distorted her view In response to The Vindi- cator’s


Can you afford to live to 100?

How long will you live? It’s a key question in retirement planning – and one many of us answer with


Trump's outrage familiar

Opinion: Twenty-eight years ago, this writer followed a loudmouth, profane, self-assured, flamboyant


Youngstown Playhouse and family remember Bentley Lenhoff

Youngstown Playhouse and family remember Bentley Lenhoff


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Shelton, Lambert tweet playfully after announcing divorce LOS ANGELES Just because


JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR

JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Rich Melvin of Struthers, top, engineer of the Nickel Plate Road No.


JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR

JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Above, Nickel Plate Road No. 765, a 71-year-old steam powered


DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR Matt Scott of Boardman nails a board to the door frame of an


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Reunion banquet austinTOWN The Marine Corps League Tri-State Marine


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

REAL ESTATE Michael Teutsch Jr. of Canfield has joined Real Living Volpini Realty Group as its


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending July 19

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


Videos put group on the defensive

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two stealthily recorded videos show Planned Parenthood officials


Website promotes bicycle tours

Website promotes bicycle tours ALBANY, N.Y. There’s more than one way to travel the Erie Canal


Blood Drives

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


Judge: Detentions violate settlement

Associated Press LOS ANGELES A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice’s


Well-rounded destination

By Josh Noel Chicago Tribune (TNS) For the oldest town in America, St. Augustine has sure come a


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel festival, 5-11 p.m.: Italian singers, food


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Newton Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-


Today is Sunday, July 26, the 207th day of 2015. There are 158 days left in the year.

Today is Sunday, July 26, the 207th day of 2015. There are 158 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Dairy tour planned

Dairy tour planned SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The Penn State Extension is hosting a Dairy Twilight Tour


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.89 0.09 Avalon


Brownlee Woods confab is Thursday

Police Chief Robin Lees is scheduled to appear


Mental problems didn’t prevent shooter from buying handgun

Associated Press LAFAYETTE, La. John Russell Houser was deeply troubled long before he shot 11


Ohio county gets $100K grant to fight growing heroin epidemic

Associated Press CHILLICOTHE A southern Ohio county hit hard by the state’s heroin epidemic has


Week of July 26, 2015

Elizabeth C. Zajac to Craig E. Rodik, Ivanhoe Ave., Youngstown, $22,000. Thomas G. Clarke et al to


Wick Park neighborhood properties get a facelift

Volunteers clean up and board up about 10 homes


Raw water intakes have been re-opened

Storage tanks still not filled


Master gardener program in Mercer starts in Oct.

Applications will be accepted until Sept. 3.


MILESTONES

MILESTONES STATE PATROL Patrol award Benjamin M. Barnard of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s


Wis. town says goodbye to Marine slain in Tennessee

Wis. town says goodbye to Marine slain in Tennessee GRANTSBURG, Wis. A small Wisconsin town


Easy to get distracted by ADHD ‘bad science’

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our 8-year-old is scheduled to enter third grade at a public school


KARZMER Golf spouses deserve thanks

Busy time of summer means its time to appreciate


area golf league scores

MEN Bedford Trails GOLF COURSE Conrail Thursday — Low Gross: Barry Glenn 42, Gene Delisio 44,


IN THE CUP! Area holes-in one

Gary Anderson of Warren aced the 94-yard No. 5 hole at Tamer Win Golf & Country Club. He used a gap


major league baseball standings, boxscores & leaders

standings American League East Division WLPctGB New York5442.563— Toronto5049.50551/2


How social media saved my tomatoes

It’s about this time each year that I wonder why I ever plant a garden. I love the outdoors, and I


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

August Saturday — Star Trax Night Run at Reilly Stadium. Race begins at 9 p.m. Visit


Astro Falcons advance; Roth Bros, ousted

Falcons scored 44 runs in two victories


Poland’s Bobbey no-hits Missouri

Schweers powers offense with 2-run double, 3 runs


By Bill Mooney

By Bill Mooney sports@vindy.com CHESTER, W. VA. Usually, not much notice is made of a 3-year-


DIAMONDS | How area baseball teams fared

Little League Ages 11-12 Canfield 11, New Albany 6 PAINESVILLE Brandon Mikos, Mike Pelini


O Canada! Native Hearn has Open lead

Watson, Day are 2 strokes behind


around the horn

around the horn Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 2, Astros 1, 10 Innings


Panama bounces USA

Americans finish fourth, without medals


Edwards has pole for Indy’s NASCAR race

Logano qualified second; Stewart is fourth


White Sox scorch Tribe with 5 in first

Sale tames plummeting Indians


Late burst sends Busch past Blaney

21-year-old driver says the finish stings


Brown rolls into Steelers camp in style

Players check in for training


PRO GOLF Saturday’s other events

SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SUNNINGDALE, ENGLAND Colin Montgomerie and Marco Dawson share the lead at


Scrappers waste quality start

Chiang gave up two runs in the one-run loss


panama 1 (3) USA1 (2) (penalty kicks)

panama 1 (3) USA1 (2) (penalty kicks)


Cavaliers re-sign veteran James Jones

Cavaliers re-sign veteran James Jones The Cavaliers have re-signed small forward James Jones, who


USA group for World Cup includes Trinidad

Americans’ first game is Nov. 13


Trade bait Hamels no-hits Cubs

First game in 50 seasons that Chicago went hitless


Nationals pummel Bucs

Desmond extends homer streak to 3