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GREATEST GOLFER | Daltorio, Mcdevitt earn long drive crowns

Daltorio, Mcdevitt take Greatest long drive crowns

Greatest | Oak Tree times Saturday Men's 5-8, super seniors

5-8, super seniors

Ex-Hubbard mayor Keenan indicted on child rape charges

Richard D. Keenan, 65, who served as Hubbard mayor through 2010 and 2011 and also was a city councilman in the 1990s, kept his head low while being arraigned Thursday on eight counts of rape of a small child, four counts of attempted rape and eight counts of gross sexual imposition.

As YSU classes resume Wednesday, officials warn of road closure headaches

Students returning to Youngstown State University next week will have to navigate around construction, and it’s going to get worse later this semester.

Youngstown's new school leader plans effort to get all students to school

In Canfield or Poland, a 98 percent attendance rate the first day of school is expected, but Youngstown schools CEO Krish Mohip is aiming at that target for the city district.

Greatest | Avalon Lakes times Saturday - Men's Open, all ladies

Avalon Lakes - open, all ladies

Greatest | YCC times Saturday — 13-16, seniors, seniors 10+

YCC Saturday — 13-16, seniors, seniors 10+

Greatest | Tippe times Saturday - 9-12, 17+

9-12, 17+ 1000 Start

Eagles blank Steelers

Jones intercepted four times

Bolt sprints to gold again

Jamaican completes sprint double

Youngsgtown enlists YSU's help in obtaining grants to demolish bleachers

The board of control signed a two-year deal for up to $200,000 to have Youngstown State University’s Regional Economic Development Initiative help city departments obtain grants they don’t normally receive.

Dress to Succeed gains more space to provide 'good clothes' to those in need

Just a month ago, Rose Carter, president of the Dress to Succeed ministry, marveled at the new space available in St. John Episcopal Church.

'Hub' of annual Brier Hill fest marks 95 years this year

For 25 years, the Brier Hill Italian Festival has been a tribute to the Italian immigrants who settled in an iconic neighborhood on the northwest side of town.

Mahoning commissioners reviewing sponsorship of religious event

The proposed use of $2,500 in Mahoning County hotel bed-tax revenue as a sponsorship grant for a religion-based event Nov. 4-5 at the Covelli Centre was removed from the county commissioners’ meeting agenda to allow an assistant county prosecutor to research the issue as it pertains to the principle of church-state separation.

US says $400M payment was contingent on release of prisoners

'Brady Bunch's' Jan sells home bought for $55K for $3.9M

Ohio mom charged in 4-year-old’s death is jailed without bond

New plight for Louisiana flood victims: Find a place to live

Judge spares Aretha Franklin house from demolition - for now

Youngstown man faces robbery charges

Volunteers sought as race to develop a Zika vaccine heats up

Md. governor pledges $1M for sexual assault victims in Baltimore

Governor pledges $1M for sexual assault victims in Baltimore

Construction begins on $15M, 12,000-square-foot Pa. heart center

Chicago police recommend firing of 7 cops for false reports

Obama administration to end use of private prisons

Youngstown woman arrested in Boardman on theft charge

Lockup List Thursday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity.

Ex-Hubbard mayor arraigned on rape charges involving child

RIO OLYMPICS | Brazil police official: Lochte made up story about robbery

Brazil police official: Lochte made up story about robbery

Ex-NFL player Darren Sharper gets 18 years for drugging, raping women

Ex-NFL star gets 18 years for drugging, raping women

Blitz Live starts next Friday

Blitz Live is the newest interactive high school football radio show in the Valley.

Mahoning County commissioners approve funds for visitors' bureau trips

Board of control OKs pact for grant assistance

Hundreds of fish found dead in pond on National Mall in D.C.

Hundreds of fish found dead in pond on National Mall

Maine police: Notes urging violence against Muslims a hate crime

Police: Notes urging violence against Muslims a hate crime

McDonald's to stop distributing Happy Meal activity trackers

Pair in custody after police discover drugs, cash

2 shootings in Dayton leave 3 victims seriously injured

California wildfire brings destruction and uncertainty

More than 200 endangered salamanders to be released in Ohio

Truck causes traffic tie-up in Austintown

A truck lost its axle at Mahoning Avenue and state Route 46 today, stopping east-west traffic.

RIO OLYMPICS | Lochte's swim teammates to meet with authorities on robbery

Lochte's swim teammates to meet with authorities on robbery

Uber to use autonomous cars to haul people in next few weeks

Larosa hearing pushed back a week

Youngstown council OKs bill aimed at people blocking downtown sidewalks, public places

Council also agreed to move ahead with a Meridian Road improvement project

U.S. routs Argentina’s ‘Golden Generation’ in Olympic quarterfinals

The nail-biters ended for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team

YSU’s QB seach winds down

It appears as if the search for a starting quarterback for the Youngstown State football team has been unofficially narrowed from four candidates to two

First Portman, Strickland senate debate to be in Youngstown

The Vindicator and 21 WFMJ-TV are co-sponsoring the first debate Oct. 14

Niles needs costly repairs for leaky roof and mold at city hall

Three offices in city hall including the mayor’s office have been closed and isolated after the discovery of mold attributed to a leaking roof long in disrepair.

Phantoms hire assistant coaches

The Youngstown Phantoms have added two coaches with North American Hockey League experience to their staff

SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers split twinbill with Muckdogs

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Batavia Muckdogs split a double header.

Youngstown fire department achieves top insurance rating

The city fire department has learned it has been rated as being in the top two percent of departments in the country.

Sox rally to defeat Indians

Associated Press cleveland The Chicago White Sox have had little success against the Cleveland

Cruzes shipping out of Lordstown again

Chevrolet Cruzes are shipping out of the General Motors Lordstown Assembly plant again.

Ottaviani’s ‘Urban Zoo’ comes to Warren

Staff report WARREN “Urban Zoo,” an exhibition of super-realism art by Vittorio Ottaviani, will

Poland solicitor suggests Evergreen residents form homeowner association to fight renters

Poland Village council suggests homeowner association

OLYMPICS ROUNDUP || Two Lochte teammates pulled off plane

Team usa Two Lochte teammates pulled off plane rio de janeiro The USOC says American swimmers

Kids line up for bookbags at Oakhill center

The annual bookbag and school supply giveaway was part of Child Support Awareness Day.

METRO DIGEST || Frozen dog trial set

Trial date is set in animal-cruelty case CAMPBELL A November trial date has been set for a

Sebring charter amendment allowing voters to fire village manager won’t be on ballot

An error caused the proposal to fall short of the needed number of valid signatures

Youngsters participate in events to win gold medals

Zion Christian Early Learning Center students showed patriotism for Olympics on Wednesday morning

WRPA seeks to end daily Chicago service

Dave Gordan of Solon begins his trip through security at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport Wednesday afternoon before boarding a Great Lakes JetExpress flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The Western Reserve Port Authority board has decided to end its subsidy of the Great Lakes JetExpress. It’sm unknown when the flights will end.

Wildfire burns with ferocity never before seen by fire crews

Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. A wildfire with a ferocity never seen before by veteran

Demos Papadimas at Stambaugh garden

Demos Papadimas at Stambaugh garden Demos Papadimas and his band, with opening act Angie

Court will review lawyer’s aid to marijuana businesses

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court is looking to clarify the services attorneys

Book a stay at former ‘Fixer Upper’ house

Tribune News Service FORT WORTH, Texas “Fixer Upper” fans, you finally get another chance to

“60 days in” (9 p.m., A&E): On Season 2 of “60 Days In,” eight

“60 days in” (9 p.m., A&E): On Season 2 of “60 Days In,” eight innocent civilians posing as

WTG

Today Discussion Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Discussion Group‚ö “The Three-Body Problem” by Cixin

$1M grant in Niles

$1M grant in Niles NILES U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced a $1,007,352 award to

Jones under pressure in contract year

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones is tired of fielding questions about his productivity

BUSINESS DIGEST ||

FMV plans rally YOUNGSTOWN Frackfree Mahoning Valley will have a Youngstown rally today for its

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Armed doomsday preppers visit Walmart LEXINGTON, Ky. Police say a group

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH ‘Wake up!’ Red Sox star records calls for kids BOSTON Nothing like a pre-dawn

Sutherland returns to TV in thriller

Tribune News Service Kiefer Sutherland will be on TV this fall in ABC’s ace-thriller “Designated

‘War Dogs’ misfires with inconsistent tone

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer “War Dogs “ is too good of a true story not to get the Hollywood

Pirates rally in the fourth to sweep the Giants

The way things are going for the Pittsburgh Pirates these days, even when they dig themselves into a hole there’s still hope

Parasitic wasps important biological control

Q. I found some small flying things on my window sill. Can you identify them? I will bring in a

FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE

FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE When: Today, 8 to 10 p.m. What: Walk the trails to the east end of the

Tips to help them help your garden POLLINATORS

By Linda C. Dolak OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer What is the first thing many people do when

Cicadas of a different color

Cicadas of a different color The red-eyed, 17-year cicadas are long gone. The spackled-green

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital John and Jennifer Millerleile, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 16.

Security companies sent scrambling after ‘auction’ of NSA tools

Associated Press PARIS The leak of what purports to be a National Security Agency hacking tool

Iran acknowledges Russia using its air base to strike Syria

Associated Press BEIRUT In a move that could reverberate across the Middle East, Iran confirmed

BAND NIGHTS Schedule

Upcoming band nights planned in the area as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY

NIGHTLIFE

Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Tue: Jazz Night with David Kana, 7 to 10

NBC audience soars with 1st full week of Olympics

NBC audience soars with 1st full week of Olympics NEW YORK You don’t need to be a numbers-

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., administration building, 1455 Salt

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Ben Hur (PG-13) Forced into slavery, a prince fights his way back seeking

nfl news & notes

CLEVELAND BROWNS Williams suspended for team violation cleveland The Cleveland Browns have

Playhouse, J&B Production to present ‘Eva Schloss Story’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Playhouse and J&B Production Arts Services are presenting the

Ashtabula sheriff says suspect shot when refused to show hands, had gun

Associated Press ASHTABULA A Northeast Ohio sheriff says an armed-robbery suspect was fatally

around the horn Wednesday’s other MLB games

NATIONAL LEAGUE Dodgers 7, Phillies 2 PHILADELPHIA Adrian Gonzalez hit two home runs and had

Black success should also matter

Opinion: We keep hearing that ”black lives matter,” but they seem to matter only when that helps politicians

Snapchat’s messed-up racial filter

Opinion: By Leslie Bow Tribune News Service Last week, Snapchat lost face. The company, whose messaging

Ring may have stolen from more than 50 ATMs

Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say a criminal ring that netted hundreds of thousands of

Trump needs to flesh out national security strategy

Editorial: As the hard-hitting Repub- lican primary election clearly showed, immigration ranks as one of the

Driven out: Housing crisis looms in flood-stricken La.

Associated Press DENHAM SPRINGS, La. With an estimated 40,000 homes damaged by deadly flooding,

Trump would get old

Opinion: By Stu Bykofsky Philadelphia Daily News As a columnist, President Donald Trump would be good for

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

10 people needed to control man who was arrested

Five needed at scene, five needed at jail

S. Korea: Senior N. Korean diplomat in London defects

Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA A senior North Korean diplomat based in London has defected

Trump shakes up staff, plans to finish on own terms

Associated Press NEW YORK Frustrated with his troubled candidacy, Donald Trump is hinging his

Railroads show little progress on safety technology

Associated Press WASHINGTON Many commuter and freight railroads have made little progress

YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, Aug. 18, the 231st day of 2016. There are 135 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Glass Harp sets Sept. 3 concert

Staff report KENT Glass Harp will return to The Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., with a concert at 8

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Miracle on Easy Street,SDRq Easy Street Productions, 865 Mahoning Ave.,

Scary wasps

Scary wasps With the arrival of dog-day cicadas, we see lots of cicada killer wasps burrowing in

2016-17 Season for local theaters, dance, music and more

Season for local theaters, dance, music and more

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