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Stories published August 28, 2016

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

Indians drop series finale to Rangers

The Rangers took three of four in the series between division leaders.


Reed wins The Barclays; Kokrak ties for 8th

Jason Kokrak shot a third consecutive round in the 60s to finish tied for eighth.


Charles Osgood, 83, to bid adieu to "Sunday Morning," CBS

After his Sept. 25 departure, he will still make occasional appearances


2 United Airlines pilots arrested on intoxication charges before flight

Their flight was delayed 10 hours in order to find replacement pilots


Future of Obamacare is looking increasingly dim

Despite many obstacles, expect Hillary Clinton to mount a rescue effort should she be elected president this fall


Suspect apprehended in W. Va. in shooting today of Niles woman

The victim has undergone surgery in Youngstown


Larson captures first Sprint Cup win

Kyle Larson held off Chase Elliott after a late restart.


Pirates finish sweep of Brewers

Pirates win 8th straight on road, sweep Brewers 3-1.


$10M 'Don't Breathe' opens with weekend box-office take of $26M

'Suicide Squad' came in a distant second


Ohio city's new $867,000 firetruck can't fit in station

Plans now call for remodeling a station to accommodate the truck


Ohio treasurer, auditor team up for spending transparency

The state continues to expand its online network that holds local and state governments and public bodies accountable to the public


Trump stand-ins struggle to speak for and defend nominee

Pence and several others discussed Trump's policies on Sunday-morning talk shows


2 brothers on parole arrested in shooting death of Wade's cousin in Chicago

The mother of four was shot dead while pushing her baby in a stroller near a school Friday


Lowellville makes progress in plans for industrial park

The Mahoning County village has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant to build an access road.


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


SENIOR CITIZENS

Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will conduct their fall meeting Sept. 14 at Antone’s Banquet


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Gathering Place event, sponsored by Lord of Life Church, Canfield, will meet at 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at


GARDEN CLUBS

THURSDAY Sweetbrier will meet at 7 p.m. with Buzz About Bees program. Hostess is Chris Finch.


Center to offer re-entry programs


Cemetery walk time corrected


Library programs for September


BOOKS DIGEST

JCC presents a book review YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center J Caf , 505 Gypsy Lane, will


HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Evelyn Fowler

HONOREE Residence: Austintown Date of birth: Aug. 27, 1926, in Hawthorn, Pa. FAMILY Parents:


Deltas will celebrate 65 years of service

Deltas celebration will take place Sept. 24 at Leo’s Ristorante in Warren.

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Kelsey Jackson | Kurt Emch

PITTSBURGH Kelsey Nichole Jackson became the wife of Kurt Elliot Emch July 30 at The National

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Adrienne M. Misko | Paul J. Nowoczynski

pittsburgh The Duquesne Club was the setting of the wedding and reception for Adrienne M. Misko

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Danielle A. Blair | Marlon Moses

YOUNGSTOWN Danielle A. Blair became the bride of Marlon Moses Aug. 6 at World Fellowship

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Sylvia andAntonio Crespo celebrate 60th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN Antonio and Sylvia Crespo celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 6 with a family

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Charles Grove: It's not who starts that matters, it's who finishes

A look at YSU's QB battle.


Big plays launch Cardinal Mooney to blowout over Cleveland Heights

Once the Cardinal Mooney High school football team’s engine fired up, the Cardinals rolled to a blowout victory


Canfield Fair turns 170 this year

Canfield Fair memories, in honor of the fair’s 170th year


Coates, Warren JFK run away from Keystone

Kennedy scored on six of its 12 offensive plays.


Memories of the fair

The Vindicator asked fairgoers to submit their favorite fair memories.


YSU marching band showcases skills

Penguin band members had a chance to toot their own horns at Meet the Youngstown State University Marching Pride event Saturday afternoon.


Valley Christian wins big in Jennings’ coaching debut

Trevon Clay rushed for 84 yards and three touchdowns while quarterback Domonhic Jennings threw for 186 yards, accounting for three more scores.


Volunteers needed for clinic that helps ex-offenders find work

Sims, 34, was convicted of burglary at 18. He served his sentence, but his record never left him when he tried to rise above it.


SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers can’t overcome mistakes

Scrappers can’t overcome mistakes niles Three Mahoning Valley Scrappers errors proved costly on


Polish Youngstown hosts Heritage Day festival

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Mike Ostrowski’s style of dress may have made him


More prep results

FOOTBALL Ursuline 33, Cleveland Bendictine 32, 2OT BEDFORD Spencer Warren scored the winning


New multimedia play tells Eva Schloss’ story

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Listen to the older generation and enlighten


METRO DIGEST || 3-year-old drowns in family pool

3-year-old drowns NEW MIDDLETOWN A 3-year-old girl died in Springfield Township after getting


Belafonte aims for change with fest

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Harry Belafonte feels America has lost its moral


Pedal the Lakes bike ride is Sept. 3

Registration begins at 7 a.m.


Library will offer storytime programs

Library will offer storytime programs EAST PALESTINE East Palestine Memorial Public Library, 309


Sold-out Covelli crowd found Richie 'Easy' on ears

R&B legend Lionel Richie opens his Covelli Centre concert Saturday night to a sold-out house eager to hear such hits as 'Easy,' 'Penny Lover" and "All Night Long." Fans danced in the aisles and praised the centre for bringing in more 80s-era performers.


Collectors are sweet on vintage candy containers

An attractive box can help sell a product, especially if it can be reused in a new way. Since the


In the Cup!

In the Cup! Area holes-in-one Don O’Brien aced the 165-yard No. 13 at Castle Hills Golf Course.


Orlando charities learn from prior mistakes

Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. In the days after the June 12 attack on the Pulse nightclub,


RUNNERS TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming walks & races

SEPTEMBER 10 — Lordstown High School’s 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. at the Lordstown Apple Cider


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Youngstown school board, 5 p.m., special meeting to address parent and student


Lower rate of lost or mishandled bags

Lower rate of lost or mishandled bags When you check a bag before boarding an American Airlines


Rebound effects after eliminating antiperspirants are surprising

Q. I work in cancer research. About 10 years ago, most of the women in my office decided to stop


What’s up with all these airline computer shutdowns?

By George Hobica Airfarewatchdog.com (TNS) We’ve seen it too many times in the past few years.


Las Vegas memories ... can you still find Signs ofSFlbSinatra?

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press LAS VEGAS Popular Frank Sinatra tunes in Las Vegas hotel


Soak City expands to add two new water slides

Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES Knott’s Soak City in Buena Park announced last week the


Farm safety top priority with farm tourism on the rise

Farm safety top priority with farm tourism on the rise Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn.


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead (Doubleday) 2. “Sting,” by


AREA GOLF: League scores

BEDFORD TRAILS PYBS — Low gross: A. Karen Basista 46. B. Marge Babik 58. Low net: A. Basista 34.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda and Ross Davis, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 26. Erin


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 69 in the third


Can you get a cheaper EpiPen?

Along with books, backpacks and sneakers, many parents are facing one more back-to-school expense:


Great shows gets lost in today's 'Peak TV' season

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The fall TV season always marks a reset of


2016 Scholarships

The list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

‘Laws of Leadership IV’ at The Embassy BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s “Laws


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS UK broadcaster shuts down for hour, asks viewers to exercise LONDON One of


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, Aug. 28, the 241st day of 2016. There are 125 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Texas hit man is given second stay of execution

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A convicted hit man scheduled to be put to death Wednesday for a


Hillary represents clear and present danger

Opinion: Hillary represents clear and present danger I found it curious that The Vindicator’s “Our Voice”


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 6:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Made in Denmark. 7:30 a.m. (NBCSN) Auto racing:


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

REALTY Klacik Real Estate agent Annette DiVito generated $1,485,000 in sales volume during 2015.


COLUMBIANA/TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Columbia Gas of Ohio v. Anthony Buffone, money.


Columnist fails to ask Hillary tough questions

Opinion: Columnist fails to ask Hillary tough questions I notice that Vindica- tor columnist Bertram de


Cal tops Hawaii down under

Davis Webb threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score in a stellar debut for California, leading the Bears to a 51-31 win over Hawaii on Saturday in college football’s season opener


Polanco powers road rally over Brewers

Associated Press milwaukee Pinch-hitter Gregory Polanco had a tiebreaking three-run double and


Kaepernick refuses to stand for national anthem in protest

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is refusing to stand for the national anthem before games because he believes the United States oppresses African Americans and other minorities.


Chlorine leak in W.Va. under control

Chlorine leak in W.Va. under control NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. Authorities say a chlorine leak in


Hundreds gather in Columbus for Ohio Tea Party for Trump

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Tom Zawistowski wasn’t a Donald Trump supporter before


MLB STATISTICS

MLB STATISTICS SFlbSTANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGB Toronto7356.566—


Things get done to the Hilt

Opinion: “... And I’m coming back.” That’s kind of how I met recent Youngstown State University graduate


170th Canfield Fair | What’s happening

170th Canfield Fair | What’s happening The 170th Canfield Fair kicks off Wednesday and runs


Trump warns of war on American farmers

Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Donald Trump warned Saturday of a “war on the American


Grief erupts as Italy buries quake victims

Associated Press ASCOLI PICENO, Italy Mourners in Italy prayed, hugged, wept and even applauded


SPORTS NOTICES

notices BASEBALL Ohio Glaciers 12U team — is looking for a couple players for next season’s


‘Y and Proud’ reflects the new attitude sweeping YSU, Valley

Opinion: A reporter from a prominent national newspaper was in town over the last couple of weeks,


End of daily air service warrants federal probe

Editorial: It took just a month for the first daily commercial air service out of Youngstown in 14 years to go


UW of Lawrence County to paint Cascade Pool bathhouse

The effort is party of the UW’s Lawrence County Day of Caring


12 new arrivals to watch

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The fall television season has been an annual


Cowboys lose Romo with back injury

Tony Romo sustained a broken bone in his back when he was hit from behind by Seattle’s Cliff Avrill.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Jazz in the Park, 3 to 7:30 p.m.: Akron vocal group Starlight,


Child-rearing issues in second marriages

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. In a recent column, you advised that stepparents have complete


On the Lines Saturday’s pro golf results

THE BARCLAYS FARMINGDALE, N.Y. Rickie Fowler kept bogeys off his card for the second straight


Public pension crisis?

Opinion: Two recent articles about public pensions in America should prompt private- sector taxpayers to sit


Eight troops killed in suspected rebel attack in N. Paraguay

Associated Press ASUNCION, Paraguay Eight soldiers were killed in an attack in Paraguay’s north


Concern over reopening of whitewater center

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. State and local elected officials have expressed concerns that


Meet Octobot, a robot that’s a real softie – and cheap

By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON The latest revolutionary robot isn’t the


Ribbon-cutting Sept. 7 for Little Free Library

The Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Association will host the event on the West Side


One year after Family Dollar deal, Dollar Tree hurt by lower store traffic

By Katherine Peralta The Charlotte Observer (TNS) CHARLOTTE, N.C. Just over a year after


Blood Drives

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


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings

SEPTEMBER 3 — Sixth annual Ron Meiss Jr. Four-Person Scramble, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Deer


Indians fall behind early in loss to the Rangers

Mitch Moreland’s grand slam capped a bizarre, five-run first inning for Texas and A.J. Griffin pitched six strong innings as the Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 7-0 Saturday night


Week of August 28, 2016

Michelle M. Caple to April P. Eckert, Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, $80,000. John D. Myers et al to