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16.43-mile I-680 took 16 years to complete
This photo published in 1973 in a construction trade journal shows scrapers and bulldozers teaming up to cut down a ramp as Interstate 680 is ...
Stories published August 21, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown police find suspected crack inside woman's bra
A Liberty woman faces charges from the incident
SPRINGFIELD TIGERS
Springfield doesn’t have too many questions to answer in 2016, but they’re big ones.
WESTERN RESERVE BLUE DEVILS
Prior to Andy Hake’s arrival at Western Reserve in 2009, the Blue Devils had made just two playoff appearances.
SALEM QUAKERS
Although the Quakers lost key players to graduation, they also bring back many talented athletes who gained confidence through success a year ago.
LOWELLVILLE ROCKETS
Doug Velasquez brings an old school philosophy with him to the Rockets’ program.
Here are your 2016 Farmers National Bank GREATEST GOLFER champions
Play is complete in the 2016 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley.
Ohio woman, 81, killed by pickup truck at fast-food restaurant
The 28-year-old truck driver remained on scene
Trump is getting back on track, GOP officials say
The Hillary Clinton campaign dismisses the assertions as "nonsense''
Completion of Mahoning Courthouse restoration delayed
Three more shipments of terra cotta are needed to complete the $6 million job
10,000 take part in Panerathon in downtown Youngstown
The race to benefit treatment of breast cancer is the single-largest fundraising event in the Mahoning Valley.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet for a picnic 11:30 a.m. at Kyle Pavilion in Harding Park,
Wing challenge will support Homes for Kids
The fourth annual Steel Valley Wing Challenge set for Sept. 14 will benefit Homes For Kids/Child and Family Solutions.
Ed and Bernie Demechko celebrate 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Ed Demechko and the former Bernie Slanina of Youngstown recently celebrated 60 years of
Mr. and Mrs. Hanisko celebrate 50th anniversary
CAMPBELL Mr. and Mrs. David Hanisko of Campbell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July
Family dinner marks Morellas' 50th anniversary
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morella of New Middletown hosted a family dinner on Aug. 8 at
Caitland Kelshaw | Richard Sanford
BETHLEHEM, PA. On Oct. 15, 2015, Caitland Marie Kelshaw and Richard Brian Sanford, both of College
American Heart Association Tri-County Heart Walk set for Sept. 17
The event will be held at the WATTS Center at Youngstown State University.
God put us there to be with Brittany, Md. couple says
A Maryland husband and wife believe God put them in a position to help the young woman in the minutes after the accident. Couple that called 911 and helped mortally wounded pedestrian knew only one other thing to do: pray
Brandon Pluchinsky has lead entering the finals
While Brandon Pluchinsky continues his “sub-par” play in the Pete Mollica Men’s Open Division, Joan Ash has slowly and methodically asserted herself in the Ladies 9+ Division of the seventh annual Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament.
Felix, Farah and U.S. underdogs dominate track’s last night
Allyson Felix and LaShawn Merritt are two savvy track stars who’ve been around long enough to know that not everything always goes to plan.
Checkpoint reminds motorists to 'drive sober or get pulled over'
State troopers invite Vindicator for ride-along.
Hundreds participate in 4th Wellness Walk events at Covelli
As a city councilman, Julius Oliver is accustomed to dealing with large numbers related to budgets, appropriations and taxes, but a series of smaller figures he had checked hit a lot closer to home.
SPORTS digest || Spikes keep Scrappers at bay with early lead
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored eight runs on 16 hits, but it wasn’t enough as they lost to the State College Spikes, 13-8, Saturday night.
Poland students start back to school Monday
Poland students can look forward to smoother school year start, superintendent says
Six Notre Dame players face charges
Notre Dame cornerback Devin Butler was jailed Saturday after a police officer said the player punched and slammed him to the ground.
Bonfire promotes Carpatho-Rusyn culture
The vatra (bonfire) is a traditional Carpatho-Rusyn harvest celebration.
Superstar performer LIONEL RICHIE coming to Covelli Centre
When you’re a superstar performer like Lionel Richie, doing press before a concert isn’t needed. However, Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana) was able to get the 100-million-album selling performer to agree to a special radio interview earlier this summer.
METRO DIGEST || Animal sanctuary open house Sept. 11
Animal sanctuary open house Sept. 11 RAVENNA Happy Trails Animal Sanctuary, 5623 New Milford
METRO DIGEST || 1 dead in Weathersfield fire
One dead in fire WEATHERSFIELD One person is dead after a fire destroyed a home at the corner of
16.43-mile I-680 took 16 years to complete
This photo published in 1973 in a construction trade journal shows scrapers and bulldozers teaming up to cut down a ramp as Interstate 680 is being built on Youngstown’s South Side.
Week of August 21, 2016
Kenneth G. Androlis et al to Jason S. Westendelder, W. Mahoning Trumbull County Line Road, Lake Milton, $133,100.
FERGUSON lawsuit Lawyers clash over document release
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Defense attorneys in the wrongful-death lawsuit by Michael
PGA-Wyndham Championship
GOLF PGA-Wyndham Championship Saturday At Sedgefield CC Greensboro, N.C. Purse: $5.6
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings and scrambles
AUGUST Saturday SEmD YSU Women’s Basketball Outing at Knoll Run Golf Course. The fund-raising
UNITED GOLDEN EAGLES
The Inter Tri-County League will be no more after the 2016-17 school year season. The United High School football team would like to say goodbye with a bang. That means the Golden Eagles must improve dramatically over last year.
Owner gets 30 days to get Trump statue
Owner gets 30 days to get Trump statue CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Authorities have given the owner of a
Officials: Wedding attack kills 30, wounds 94
Associated Press ANKARA, TURKEY A bomb attack targeting an outdoor wedding party in southeastern
Flood-weary La. cleans house as search continues
Associated Press ST. AMANT, LA. Flood-weary residents cleaned out houses Saturday as search
2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS More results from Day 13 in Rio
MENS SOCCER Brazil wins gold after penalty shootout Brazil’s trophy case is finally complete.
Runners, TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
SEPTEMBER 10 — Lordstown High School’s 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. at the Lordstown Apple Cider
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s auto racing events
NASCAR SPRINT CUP Rain causes two delays in race at Bristol Motor Speedway BRISTOL, TENN. The
golf league scores
BEDFORD TRAILS GOLF COURSE Lady Players — Low gross: Joyce Naymick, Jeanne Gaume 42. Low net:
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING IndyCar ABC Supply 500 Lineup After Saturday qualifying; race today At Pocono
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s golf results
OLYMPICS RIO DE JANEIRO Inbee Park is taking a gold medal back to South Korea to show anyone who
Kanye’s Boston store draws big crowds
Kanye’s Boston store draws big crowds BOSTON Kanye West’s pop-up clothing store has opened in
DeWine: Killers of 8 in southern Ohio knew about family, area
By Chris Graves cgraves@enquirer.com WAVERLY The killers who systematically shot to death
2016 Scholarships | Trumbull County
The list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on
Flint water case may hinge on misconduct charges
Associated Press LANSING, MICH. The prosecution of current and former state of Michigan
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Youngstown Class B — DuraEdge will have tryouts for the 18U and 16U teams on
Brittany Szwedko scholarship
Brittany Szwedko scholarship 5K run and dog walk Legacy Dog Rescue, an animal- rescue
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS The United States Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and
Prep Roundup This weekend’s high school results
BOYS SOCCER Girard 10, Columbiana 0 GIRARD Girard’s Dontae Snyder scored a hat trick and
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area holes in one Dennis Kaleel aced the 152-yard No. 16 at Tippecanoe Country Club.
CAMPBELL RED DEVILS
By Gary Housteau sports@vindy.com CAMPBELL It’s been three seasons since Ed Rozum got back
City honors Bennett with statue, festivities
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO For as long as anyone can remember, Tony Bennett has been giving
SEBRING TROJANS
By DAN HINER sports@vindy.com SEBRING Numbers were a problem for Sebring last season. A roster
Jeff Bridges is ... Proud to be ‘The Dude’
Tribune News Service Raising a project that resembles a decent cops-and-robbers B-movie into
Today is Sunday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2016. There are 132 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, Aug. 21, the 234th day of 2016. There are 132 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
BROOKFIELD WARRIORS
By Charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com BROOKFIELD It was a successful campaign last year and there
POLAND BULLDOGS
By Gary Housteau sports@vindy.com POLAND The one obvious difference about Poland this season
EAST PALESTINE BULLDOGS
By ERIC FORTUNE sports@vindy.com EAST PALESTINE In 2013, Tony Foster left a consistent South
Blitz Live, new coaches, strong matchups should make 2016 a season to remember
Where does the time go? With every passing year, it seems to move ever faster. It seems only
Make over your kitchen for under $15K
If you’re contemplating a kitchen remodel, there’s a good chance you’ve been drooling over photos of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Cardinal Joint Fire District trustees, 5:30 p.m., station 1, 104 Lisbon St.,
CARDINAL MOONEY CARDINALS
BY Gary Housteau sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN At Cardinal Mooney, head coach P.J. Fecko is
Blood Drives
Blood Drives Today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2016 BY THE Week
WEEK 1 Thursday, Aug. 25 Girard at Niles, 7 Liberty at Struthers, 7 Tuscarawas Central
McDONALD BLUE DEVILS
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com McDONALD By most standards, McDonald enjoyed a successful 2015
AUSTINTOWN FITCH FALCONS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN When you are the biggest high school in the
LAKEVIEW BULLDOGS
By charles grove cgrove@vindy.com The Lakeview Bulldogs believe with the right amount of work,
SOUTH RANGE RAIDERS
The Raiders return five starters on offense from their 6-4 2015 campaign, but they are all skill players.
Valley QBs are doing much more these days
Quarterbacks have evolved at every level of football — they’re not just turning and handing off anymore.
CHAMPION FLASHES
By ERIC FORTUNE sports@vindy.com CHAMPION The Champion Golden Flashes have a new person in
WELLSVILLE TIGERS
By DAN HINER sports@vindy.com WELLSVILLE Wellsville is trying to bounce back after a
Q. My family doctor has prescribed tamsulosin for frequent urination at night.
Q. My family doctor has prescribed tamsulosin for frequent urination at night. I am a 75-year-old
BEAVER LOCAL BEAVERS
By MARTY GITLIN sports@vindy.com LISBON Average is not good enough for Jeremy McElroy, whose
BOARDMAN SPARTANS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN This fall, the Boardman High School football team
Struthers QB A.J. Musolino (18) tries to elude Canfield defender Daniel Kapalko during a Week 5
Struthers QB A.J. Musolino (18) tries to elude Canfield defender Daniel Kapalko during a Week 5
CRESTVIEW REBELS
By BRIAN DZENIS bdzenis@vindy.com EAST FAIRFIELD Crestview wants to win the Inter-Tri County
WARREN HARDING RAIDERS
By MIKE McLAIN sports@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Harding Raiders were literally a fingertip
HUBBARD EAGLES
By Charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com HUBBARD On one hand, Hubbard had a winning record in 2015.
Boardman author will sign new release
Boardman author will sign new release BOARDMAN Wendy Samford, a resident of Boardman, has been
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael D. Miller, 25, of 4615 Stroups Hickox Road,
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
YWCA conference BOARDMAN The YWCA of Youngstown will have its ninth annual Women’s Leadership
End elephant rides at festivals
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals What do elephants have to do
Selecting good ‘fit’ for early school years
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. We are looking for a private school for our 4-year-old. Regardless
LEETONIA BEARS
By BRIAN DZENIS bdzenis@vindy.com LEETONIA If high school football coach can get 40 percent of
GIRARD INDIANS
By charles grove cgrove@vindy.com GIRARD The Girard High School football team may have
After the Olympics, most athletes won’t cash in on their glory
By James F. Peltz Los Angeles Times (TNS) When the Summer Olympics end tonight, the clock starts
BUYING BLACK
JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK When Terina McKinney displays her leather bags
Transparency will restore public trust in Mill Creek
Editorial: A couple of months have passed since Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. made a
In the unsanitary world of the 18th and 19th century, bad smells were everywhere.
In the unsanitary world of the 18th and 19th century, bad smells were everywhere. There was no
WARREN JFK EAGLES
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com WARREN A year ago, the Warren JFK football program had more
US women win sixth-straight title in basketball
The dominant U.S. women’s basketball team did what was expected, winning a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal and doing it in impressive fashion.
Who killed mobster Naples?
Opinion: On the evening of Aug. 19, 1991, well-known Mahoning Valley Mafia figure Joseph N. “Little Joey”
HOWLAND TIGERS
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND The dawning of the new millennium signaled a new
LABRAE VIKINGS
By MIKE McLAIN sports@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG To understand the challenge facing LaBrae
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Volunteering Two Allstate agency owners in Calcutta recently earned $1,000 grants to support
JACKSON-MILTON BLUEJAYS
By MIKE McLAIN sports@vindy.com NORTH JACKSON The Jackson-Milton Bluejays made history last
SOUTHINGTON WILDCATS
Watching 36 players show up for the start of training camp was a pleasant sight to Southington coach Bill Bohren as he entered his 50th season of coaching.
Amtrak: New locomotives have cut delays nearly 25%
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. The introduction of 70 new locomotives on Amtrak’s most heavily
COLUMBIANA CLIPPERS
By BRIAN DZENIS bdzenis@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Columbiana quarterback Mitch Davidson completed
NILES RED DRAGONS
After qualifying for the playoffs in 2012, Niles has struggled to regain its form.
CANFIELD CARDINALS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD As his 16th season as head coach at Canfield
Voting alone isn’t enough to save our democracy
Opinion: Voting alone isn’t enough to save our democracy The value of this year’s comical-if-the-stakes-
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Bullseye,” by Patterson/Ledwidge (Little, Brown) 2. “The Underground
MINERAL RIDGE RAMS
By ERIC FORTUNE sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The 2015 season was a tough one for the Mineral
LIBERTY LEOPARDS
By Gary Housteau sports@vindy.com LIBERTY A 1991 graduate of Liberty and a one-time ball boy
WEST BRANCH WARRIORS
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BELOIT Head coach D.J. Dota guided West Branch to a 7-3 mark a
EAST LIVERPOOL POTTERS
By Charles Grove cgrove@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL Numbers are up this year at East Liverpool,
Top entertainments picks today are:
Top entertainments picks today are: v W.D. Packard Concert Band, 7 p.m.: The pride of Warren since
BAND NIGHTS Schedule
Upcoming band nights planned in the area as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY
EAST PANTHERS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Last fall, the East High School football team
VALLEY CHRISTIAN EAGLES
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Since making back-to-back play-off appearances in
LISBON BLUE DEVILS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com LISBON Last season, the Lisbon football team celebrated the
Trump to GOP: Improve African-American outreach
Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, VA. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said his party
Niagara Falls is latest commercial site to add zip-line experience Marvel at nature
Associated Press Niagara Falls is the latest natural wonder to add a zip line, offering
‘Appropriate’ dress determined by crew
‘Appropriate’ dress determined by crew The days when all travelers put on their Sunday best to fly
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