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Texans add Hubbard grad Drummond to practice squad
Texans add Hubbard grad Drummond to practice squad
Youngstown man nabbed on cocaine charges after traffic stop
The man had a pouch of crack attached to his keychain, police said
Liberty Day Care will not face criminal charges, prosecutor says
The investigation looked at allegations that a 3-year-old child was held down and water was thrown on her face
Uptick in crashes leads to increase in auto insurance rates
A stronger economy and more miles traveled also are cited as reasons
Kasich: Defiant Ky. clerk should follow Supreme Court wishes on gay marriage
Huckabee calls the woman's jailing "the criminalization of Christianity"
Hungary eases passage for thousands of European migrants
It dropped a get-tough policy implemented a few days ago
Labor Day 2015 woes in Ohio: Weak job growth, falling wages
Policy Matters reports the Buckeye State has fewer jobs today than at the start of the Great Recession
West Side Cats shelter in need of volunteers
West Side Cats shelter in need of volunteers YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., an
Mr., Mrs. Schisler are honored at surprise party
AUSTINTOWN A surprise party June 27 with family and friends honored Mr. and Mrs. Wade Schisler of
Weekend trip marks 60th for Manions
BROOKFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manion of Brookfield celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Muresans' 50th celebrated at family dinner
canfield The children of Mr. and Mrs. Aurel Muresan of Canfield hosted a family dinner party Aug.
The Jenkinses mark anniversary on trip to Hawaii
franklin, pa. On a family vacation in July to Maui, Hawaii, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jenkins of
Mr., Mrs. Kapics observe 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Ron Kapics of Youngstown were honored at a dinner party Aug. 6 at the Iron
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic Temple for a
Youngstown Chapter of Links Inc. will celebrate its 60th anniversary
On Sept. 26, the Youngstown Chapter of Links, Inc. will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a dinner and dance.
Tribute to Black Excellence event set Sept. 25
Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails Golf Course Restaurant on
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Nature Lovers will meet at 1 p.m. in the Tyler Classroom at the Davis Center. The program
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for Labor
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Several meetings preceded Youngstown Plan after governor's urging
Educators, clergy, executives helped shape local plan to save schools
Fixing the need for a skilled workforce
They say manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley and in Northeast Ohio has a strong future. But there’s an issue – a big issue.
Necastro, Hunkus team up to power Brookfield
One week after a fourth-quarter breakdown handed the Brookfield Warriors a season-opening loss, 48 minutes of focus delivered their first win.
Even with high turnover, Fitch hires new teachers for 2015-'16
Fitch principal cites salary, proximity to home as reasons for departures
High School roundup
VOLLEYBALL Canfield 17-25-25-22-17, Crestwood 25-23-15-25-15 CANFIELD For the Cardinals, Maddy
Runners, to your marks … Upcoming walks and runs
September Today — Mahoning County Market Livestock Rooster Run at Canfield Fairgrounds. Race
Fundraiser planned Sept. 27 for Canfield man who lost leg in crash
The community will rally around David Tranovich, 64, of Canfield, during a pasta dinner fundraiser Sept. 27 at Argus Lodge 545, 5050 Shields Road.
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with SLps Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second-round 75
Campbell violates Ohio civil service exam law
City council president demands Civil Service Commission chairman's resignation following improper test.
Christopher Barzak’s ‘Wonders of the Invisible World’ More to wonder about in YSU professor’s new novel
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Christopher Barzak again explores the themes of
Season includes Willis, Hudson
The new Broadway season hasn’t yet started in earnest and already there’s a front-runner for the Tony Awards next summer – “Hamilton.”
SPORTS digest
2015 Liberty HOF inductees announced Liberty The Liberty High School Sports Hall of Fame
MORE PREP FOOTBALL roundup
Canfield 35, Alliance 20 CANFIELD Quarterback Jake Cummings ran for two touchdowns and passed
Vindy reporter takes shot, tries her luck, tests her skills, comes up empty
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com CANFIELD I decided a long time ago I will never win one of these
Pig Iron Derby proves delight for audience, but drag for horses
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com CANFIELD Muscles flexing and coats glimmering in
At fair’s popular truck/tractor pull, winning is all about bragging rights
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com CANFIELD Chuck Knapp was nervous Saturday afternoon before he
Harness race yields fastest finish, fattest purse at fair
Stevens Queen runs hard during the sixth of 13 harness races that were contested Saturday on the mile-long Canfield Fair racetrack. A new track record of 1 minute, 56.4 seconds was set, and the purse was a record $45,900.
Toys offer more than just fun for children
Toys are fun to use, but they also are learning tools. What child wouldn’t want a toy tractor that
Preps at a glance
Preps WEEKEND RESULTS FOOTBALL Area scores Brookfield 43, Valley Christian 7 Canfield 35,
Federer wins; Vesely latest to retire at U.S. Open
Roger Federer beat Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.
Good time to be a Catholic
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: Pope Francis is scheduled to visit the United States from Sept. 22 to Sept. 27.
Ohioans should cheer, not jeer, renaming of mountain
Opinion: Ohioans should cheer, not jeer, renaming of mountain The protest of many Ohioans at the renaming
WARM WELCOME
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary For weeks while they traveled a punitive road, Europe cast a
Judge grants Hayek a restraining order against 2 women
Judge grants Hayek a restraining order against 2 women LOS ANGELES A judge on Friday ordered two
Career Paths, Limelights
RECOGNITION Willory, a staffing and human resources consultant firm based in Bath, Ohio, was
Making marijuana legal would create a monopoly of large-scale producers
Editorial: The organization leading the campaign for the legalization of marijuana in Ohio has filed a lawsuit
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels A previous mailbag had a reader asking about a new Sherlock Holmes. I said I
In reversal, abundant grain trains available for harvest
Associated Press STERLING, N.D. The grain elevator that towers over this small prairie town has
Civil War battlefield is now a tranquil spot
Associated Press SHARPSBURG, Md. Unimaginable violence once raged across the landscape of
‘Meet the Funders’
‘Meet the Funders’ YOUNGSTOWN The Association of Fundraising Professionals Mahoning Shenango
Country music icon Merle Haggard will come to Packard Music Hall in Warren on Thursday. The concert
Country music icon Merle Haggard will come to Packard Music Hall in Warren on Thursday. The concert
A boost for children’s safety
Waiting until Mom gets labor pains is too late to decide on a car seat, according to Consumer
Rulli Bros. grocery store celebrates 98 years in Valley
Rulli Bros. grocery store celebrate 98 years in the Valley
Week of September 6, 2015
Yun Yang et al to Fei Zheng et al, Sciota Ave., Boardman, $75,000. Benjamin J. Bretok et al to
US warns Russia against aid to Assad
Associated Press BEIRUT Anti-government violence erupted Saturday in a southern Syrian province
Paychecks of Ohioans continue to decline
Columbus Dispatch The paychecks of Ohio workers dipped last year, according to a report released
CURRENT PRICES for antiques, collectibles
Coca-Cola calendar, Norman Rockwell, boy at well, bucket, June page, 1932, 12 x 201/2 inches, $60.
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeff J. Simcox, 46, of 784 Valley View Road,
FINE DINING
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH Kate and Chris Eyerman didn’t get a new dining room
Families of victims join march
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. The pastor of a Charleston church where nine African-American
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, Sept. 6, the 249th day of 2015. There are 116 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hundreds rally to support jailed clerk
Associated Press GRAYSON, Ky. They stood chanting outside the jail house, “Thank you, Kim;
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
METRO DIGEST || Community Day for Liberty baseball
Community Day set LIBERTY The third annual Community Day to benefit Liberty Township Baseball
FAIR DIGEST || Free shuttle service from high school
Free shuttle service offered to fairgrounds CANFIELD The Canfield Fair is offering free shuttle
Speeding tickets — Youngstown's PR nightmare
Opinion: “We all speed.” That was a line from an insurance friend this week as I chipped away at what will
Annual pillow fight at West Point turns violent; 30 injured
Annual pillow fight at West Point turns violent; 30 injured WEST POINT, N.Y. An annual freshman
Boy, 5, dies after being shot during drive-by
Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say a 5-year-old boy has been killed in a drive-by
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Ohio voters take measured view of ’16 race as wild summer fades
Associated Press COLUMBUS The unexpected rises of billionaire Donald Trump and socialist Bernie
RESULTS | Truck/Tractor Pull
There were several competitors in the Truck and Tractor Pull at the Canfield Fair on Saturday, but
Being responsible gatekeepers on social media
When I heard about the shooting of a live news crew last week, I was, like most people, sickened.
In the Cup! Area holes in one
Tara Winebold of Struthers aced 120-yard No. 2 at Parto’s Golf Center. She used a 6-iron. Amanda
Bells will ring out for Constitution
U.S. CONSTITUTION Celebrating the document Carol Hubbard, a member of Daughters of the American
Programs help with drug costs
Q. A woman wrote to you recently about not being able to afford her hus- band’s medications for
Golf calendar | Upcoming scrambles & outings
SEPTEMBER 12 — Third annual Jim “King Louie” Hlinka Benefit Golf Outing at Lakeside Golf Course.
Keselowski wins pole for today’s race at Darlington
The pole victory was Brad Keselowski’s first of the season.
Puskas: Football’s biggest and best weeks are here
Plan your weekends around high school, college and pro football.
Tigers’ unpredictable Simon shuts down Tribe
The Detroit Tigers haven’t known all year which Alfredo Simon was going to take the mound on a given night.
Morton pitches well, but win over St. Louis not in cards
The Cardinals got seven scoreless innings from Jaime Garcia.
Spieth misses another cut; Hoffman leads
Jordam Spieth didn’t make a birdie until the 18th hole, and by then it was too late.
YSU-Pitt NoTEBOOK More from Saturday’s game at Heinz Field
Youngstown connection: Saturday’s game marked the head coaching debut of Pat Narduzzi, an Ursuline
On the links: Area golf league scores
MEN BEDFORD TRAILS Teenies — Low gross: Johnny Gordulic, Bob Hlinka 40; Doug Machuga, Bob Pomard
Area BOWLING Scores
Area BOWLING Scores BELL WICK Good Times — Goobers are on top of the leaderboard after winning
Zaire, Irish defenset too much for visiting Longhorns
Malik Zaire had Irish eyes smiling. The Longhorns had the eyes of Texas wishing they could look away.
Browns keep Pryor
Terrelle Pryor didn’t catch one pass during the preseason. He snagged a roster spot anyway.
Greco’s five-plus decades of work gets recognized
Greco was rightfully honored as the 2015 Inductee into the Northern Ohio Golf Course Superintendents Association’s Hall of Fame.
Smoke, mirrors & marijuana
Opinion: If voters in Ohio decide to legalize marijuana in the November general election, the ultimate
Clinton says family paid for email work
Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, N.H. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Saturday that her family paid a