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American swimmer King beats bitter rival

After all the bad blood, King beats Efimova at Rio Olympics.


U.S. men recover from slow start

The game was tied at 18 after one quarter.


Youngstown school bus drivers attend training session

Youngstown school bus drivers attend training session


Petition flaw kills Sebring charter-amendment proposal

Petition flaw kills Sebring charter-amendment proposal


Austintown trustees prepare for 2017 road-paving program

Austintown trustees prepare for 2017 road-paving program


Pitt's Conner cancer-free and back with Panthers

James Conner doesn’t care where he plays, how he plays or how much he plays, he just wants to play football.


Poland loses again in pool play

Poland is now 0-2 in pool play.


Cheerleaders host Kiddie Camp at Canfield High School

Cheerleaders host Kiddie Camp at Canfield High School


Boardman trustees OK two 5-year renewal levies

Boardman trustees OK two 5-year renewal levies


Mohip meets with students, parents

Mohip meets with students, parents


Youngstown cop helps start NBA-sanctioned league for kids

Shakir Perkins already does a lot for his community and country, but he still has more to give.


Steelers' Shazier looks to put it all together

Ryan Shazier’s top goal this season is to stay healthy.


RGIII intends to seize opportunity with Browns

RG3 beat out Josh McCown for the starting spot.


Judge sets September hearing on Danny Lee Hill

Judge sets September hearing on Danny Lee Hill


Niles Civil Service Commission meets Tuesday afternoon

Niles Civil Service Commission meets Tuesday afternoon


Warren council puts 5-year income tax increase on November ballot

Warren council puts 5-year income tax increase on November ballot


New state Route 164 bridge over I-680 to open tonight

New state Route 164 bridge over I-680 to open tonight


Man faces drug charge after 24 stricken at Ohio music fest

Man faces drug charge after 24 stricken at Ohio music fest


Man accused of stealing car to get home from hospital

Man accused of stealing car to get home from hospital


Police chief: Officer under 'violent attack' by man he shot

Police chief: Officer under 'violent attack' by man he shot


Handful of parents meet with Youngstown schools CEO

Handful of parents meet with Youngstown schools CEO


New anti-Portman ad hitting airwaves

New anti-Portman ad hitting airwaves


Akron man charged with attempted murder in police crash

Akron man charged with attempted murder in police crash


GREATEST GOLFER LIVE | Practice rounds, sold out divisions, need volunteers!!!

The Latest on Greatest Golfer:


Woman arrested in video game scam

Woman arrested in video game scam


Hollywood Gaming posts year-over-year increase

Hollywood Gaming posts year-over-year increase


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GREATEST GOLFER LIVE: Need volunteers, Tee times when?, handicap verify begins

The Latest on Greatest Golfer:


Greatest Golfers — 2015 3-day scores in relation to par

Scores to handicap


Doctor convicted in federal drug case dies before sentencing

Doctor convicted in federal drug case dies before sentencing


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity.


New Jersey banning coffee while driving? Not so fast

New Jersey banning coffee while driving? Not so fast


Virginia mayor to resign after arrest in drugs-for-sex sting

Virginia mayor to resign after arrest in drugs-for-sex sting


Auntie Anne’s fifth annual fundraising campaign

Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft- pretzel franchise, recently started its fifth annual in-store fundraising campaign to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.


North Carolina’s religious objection law in court

North Carolina’s religious objection law in court


RIO OLYMPICS | US swimmers get emotional at Rio Games

RIO OLYMPICS | US swimmers get emotional at Rio Games


Ohio wants pot-growing expert to adhere to drug-free policy

Ohio wants pot-growing expert to adhere to drug-free policy


Turkey detains 10 foreigners over suspected ties to Gulen

Turkey detains 10 foreigners over suspected ties to Gulen


Suicide bombing at Pakistani hospital in Quetta kills 67

Suicide bombing at Pakistani hospital in Quetta kills 67


RIO OLYMPICS | For Michael Phelps, 6 gold medals seem very much in reach

For Michael Phelps, 6 gold medals seem very much in reach


Wanted man was armed when police nabbed him

Wanted man was armed when police nabbed him


WORTH A LOOK


Griffin named Browns starting QB

Griffin named Browns starting QB


Trump to outline economic plan as he seeks to reverse slide

Trump to outline economic plan as he seeks to reverse slide


Delta struggles to take flight after global system outage

Delta struggles to take flight after global system outage


Hillman Avenue house damaged by fire

Hillman Avenue house damaged by fire


Woman hospitalized after early morning stabbing

Woman hospitalized after early morning stabbing


East Liverpool man killed in Sunday crash

East Liverpool man killed in Sunday crash


Markets Right Now: Stocks opening higher on Wall Street

Markets Right Now: Stocks opening higher on Wall Street


Wal-Mart buying online retailer newcomer Jet.com

Wal-Mart buying online retailer newcomer Jet.com


Phelps captures 19th gold

Phelps captures 19th gold


Filmmaker digs into lives of ‘Curious George’ creators SSLqMonkey BusinessSSRq

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK It takes an inquisitive mind and a steady spirit


MetroParks’ insect event proves eye-opening GOING BUGGY

(From left) Alan Williams, 9, LaVone Thompson, 11, Herman Smith, Lawrence Boatwright, 10, and Ma'Kyle Thompson, 9, of Youngstown give a frightened look as bug owner Jim Smolka of Hinkley shows off his Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula during Sunday's Bug Day at Mill Creek Farm in Canfield.


Judge seeks to demystify grand jury process

Judge Shirley J. Christian wants the grand jurors and the public to better understand the panel’s role.


Teixeira, Gregorius power Yanks to win

Napoli ejected after strikeout


Shaker Woods craft festival returns to area

Staff report COLUMBIANA Shaker Woods Festival, a nationally recognized craft festival, returns


When everything changed for Goo Goo Dolls

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Exactly 20 years ago, life for the Goo Goo Dolls was


Gymnasts dominate 2nd-place China

Americans have 10-point lead


HOF cancels preseason contest

Poor field conditions are why


Wings-n-Wheels show soars, roars in Warren

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com warren The North American P-51 Mustang banked left under the


A-Rod says he’s retiring

Yankee to play in final game Friday


Organist duo will perform at Stambaugh

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Renowned organist duo Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault will come to


MAKING WAVES

Phelps, Ledecky win gold


New STEM school opens this month

For its first year, 92 students are enrolled in Valley STEM+ME2 Academy


Macedonia declares emergency; floods kill 21

Associated Press SKOPJE, MACEDONIA Macedonia’s government declared a state of emergency Sunday


Aching Hamlin hangs on

NASCAR race had plenty of wrecks


Putin’s return to power marked end of Clinton’s ‘Moscow Spring’

Associated Press WASHINGTON As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton basked in a diplomatic


Furyk’s 58 sets PGA record

He shot 12-under on Sunday at Travelers Championship


Trump won’t defend Constitution

Opinion: WASHINGTON Like shipwrecked mariners clinging to a floating mast, many Republicans rationalize


‘Suicide Squad’ sets record

‘Suicide Squad’ sets record NEW YORK The supervillain romp “Suicide Squad” shrugged off scathing


US housing recovers, but low incomes keep Detroit far behind

Associated Press DETROIT Ann and Oscar Mack had fallen behind on property taxes and knew they


When lawyers pursue obstruction, judges must protect the justice system

Editorial: The sun has risen and set more than 11,100 times since Danny Lee Hill was sentenced to death for the


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Manufacturing update COLUMBUS The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association recently announced updates on


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW There are small and simple fixes that can benefit your long-term health while


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2016. There are 145 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


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


Sanders surrogate Turner endorses party, not person

Associated Press COLUMBUS A former Ohio state lawmaker and secretary of state candidate who


Trump to deliver economic plan, try to steady campaign

Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump is trying to shift from a disastrous stretch of his


A morally bankrupt, shameful act

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Melania Trump’s nude photos are two decades old, and so is the


Fired OSU band leader’s lawsuit continues

Associated Press COLUMBUS Two years after Ohio State University fired its marching band


Keep the fisheries act intact

Opinion: By William Hogarth and Steve Murawski Tribune News Service Those who catch ocean fish, dine on


Police shoot and kill robbery suspect

Associated Press CINCINNATI Cincinnati police shot and killed a robbery suspect on a downtown


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Man sues to get license to wed Kentucky prison inmate LEXINGTON, Ky. To get a


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Youngstown City Human Relations Commission, 10 a.m., council caucus room, 6th


Convicted as a teen, man gets a chance at freedom

Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. Johnny Small was just 15 when police came to arrest him in


Disney builds stone wall at lake where alligator killed toddler

Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Workers are building a stone wall around a Walt Disney World lake


‘Change bandits’ sought for benefit

Staff report BOARDMAN Recruitment is underway for Miracle Maker change bandits to assist with


TRUMBULL COUNTY courts

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin L. Clark, 42, of 4690 Larson West Road, West


In Iran, scientist convicted of spying is executed

Associated Press TEHRAN, IRAN Iran executed a nuclear scientist convicted of spying for the


Relay for Life picnic planned in Campbell

Relay for Life picnic planned in Campbell CAMPBELL The Blood and Cancer Center will host a


More than 200 car were registered for Sunday’s show in Boardman Park

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN More than 200 car enthusiasts came to Boardman


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lisa and Jacek Modelski, Lowellville, girl, Aug. 6.


Reds’ Hamilton steals 4 bases in win over Pirates

Cole now 0-6 against Cincinnati


Pass legislation giving the Ohio Attorney General’s Office exclusive authority to investigate

Pass legislation giving the Ohio Attorney General’s Office exclusive authority to investigate and,


Free tickets available for Anderson Cooper lecture

taff report YOUNGSTOWN Tickets are expected to go quickly as Anderson Cooper, host of CNN’s


Sacrifice fly in 9th defeats Scrappers

Chen blew save opportunity


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