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Cubs' Hendrick handcuffs Pirates, 3-0

Kyle Hendricks threw seven dominant innings to lower the majors’ best ERA to 2.09.


Gates to 170th Canfield Fair open at 8 Wednesday morning

Six days of crow-worthy fun officially begins today when the gates open at 8 a.m. to the 170th annual Canfield Fair.


Secret service scoping out union hall in advance of Biden visit Thursday

Vice President Joe Biden is returning to the United Auto Workers Local 1714 union hall Thursday – four years and one day after he last campaigned there.


'I'm ok with it," Mahoning Commissioner Righetti says of sponsoring religious event

The resolution authorizing use of $2,500 in Mahoning County hotel bed-tax revenue to promote a women’s Christian conference this fall at the Covelli Centre will return to the county commissioners’ agenda for this week’s meeting, said Carol Rimedio-Righetti, chairwoman of the commissioners.


You're part of problem – or solution, speakers tells Canfield Middle-schoolers

A crowded gym of Canfield Village Middle School students sat open-mouthed and wide-eyed as guest speaker David Kohout kicked off the school year with a serious speech.


Youngstown schools bus driver shortage getting students home late

A shortage of city school bus drivers is contributing to students not being delivered home on time.


Indians edge Twins again, 5-4

Francisco Lindor drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning.


20-year defense atty. shares insights on domestic violence amid case against teen client

At the first pretrial hearing Tuesday for Bresha Meadows, her defense attorney and a community organization focused on domestic violence.


This grandma fulfillng dream born in childhood at Canfield Fair

In her pink sneakers, 2-year-old Elley Sayles followed her grandmother into the Canfield Fair’s Arts and Crafts building Tuesday morning.


Judge dismisses YSU football player's suspension challenge

A Mahoning County judge has dismissed a Youngstown State University football player’s challenge to his suspension from the university through December, saying she lacks jurisdiction over the university disciplinary matter he brought before her.


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Clinton, Kaine in Cleveland and Pittsburgh on Labor Day

PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Clinton, Kaine in Cleveland and Pittsburgh on Labor Day


YSU set for opening night against Duquesne

Hunter Wells listed as projected starting quarterback; Lee Wright not playing


Beats wins in case alleging double dealing before Apple sale

Beats wins in case alleging double dealing before Apple sale


Akron Zoo closing underwater exhibit

Akron Zoo closing underwater exhibit


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump heading back to Ohio, will campaign near Wilmington

Trump heading back to Ohio, will campaign near Wilmington


Reports say suspect in fatal shooting was veteran with PTSD

Reports say suspect in fatal shooting was veteran with PTSD


PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Biden to speak at UAW Local 1714 union hall Thursday

Biden to speak at UAW Local 1714 union hall Thursday


Ag Dept. offices in West Virginia, 4 other states closed after threats

Agriculture closes offices in 5 states after threats


Elm Road remains closed after fatal accident

Elm Road remains closed after fatal accident


Chicago lawmaker proposes cracking down on Pokemon Go sites

Chicago lawmaker proposes cracking down on Pokemon Go sites


Los Angeles police respond to singer Chris Brown’s home

Los Angeles police respond to singer Chris Brown’s home


North Carolina beaches thin out ahead of tropical weather

North Carolina beaches thin out ahead of tropical weather


Obama coming to Pittsburgh for tech conference in October

Obama coming to Pittsburgh for tech conference in October


Agriculture Department closes offices in 5 states after threats

Agriculture Department closes offices in 5 states after threats


Ohio court rules that immunity law covers nonmedical help

Ohio court rules that immunity law covers nonmedical help


Victim of prep school sex assault 'not afraid or ashamed'

Victim of prep school sex assault 'not afraid or ashamed'


Lockup List Tuesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Ohio woman says boyfriend shot couple next door, then self

Ohio woman says boyfriend shot couple next door, then self


Liberty police use stun device to stop man who fled from traffic stop

Liberty police use stun device to stop man who fled from traffic stop


New butterfly habitat on display Saturday on North Side

New butterfly habitat on display Saturday on North Side


Boardman police investigating burglary and theft

Boardman police investigating burglary and theft


Woman gets probation in stabbing over chicken wings

Woman gets probation in stabbing over chicken wings


Campbell police investigate Monroe Street burglaries

Campbell police investigate Monroe Street burglaries


YoChautauqua2016 event is Thursday in Youngstown

YoChautauqua2016 event is Thursday in Youngstown


Ohio Secretary of State's reps in Austintown on Thursday

Ohio Secretary of State's reps in Austintown on Thursday


Attorneys seek info on domestic violence in teen's murder case

Attorneys seek info on domestic violence in teen's murder case


Alicia Keys to pay tribute to Clive Davis during Black Ball

Alicia Keys to pay tribute to Clive Davis during Black Ball


Apple expected to unveil new iPhone

Apple expected to unveil new iPhone


Man jailed after Monday night shooting incident

Man jailed after Monday night shooting incident


REUNIONS

Calvin Family 130th Reunion will take place at 1 p.m. Sept.18 at Locust Grove Baptist Church, 12015


Ohio high court sets execution date for Youngstown man in 2003 baby slaying

Ohio high court sets execution date for Youngstown man in 2003 baby slaying


EU says Apple must pay up to 13B euros in back taxes

EU says Apple must pay up to 13B euros in back taxes


Police: Officer, civilian hurt after crash in Cleveland

Police: Officer, civilian hurt after crash in Cleveland


Ex-Ohio professor pleads guilty in child pornography case

Ex-professor pleads guilty in child pornography case


Howland woman arraigned on felonious assault, accused of trying to hit ex-boyfriend with car

Brandy Rush, 23, of Valacamp Avenue Southeast in Warren, accused of trying to run over an ex-boyfriend


Steelers’ Villanueva takes exception to Kaepernick

Left tackle had three tours of duty in Afghanistan


Gibson out for OSU’s BGSU opener

Ohio State suspends WR


Happy Together oldies tour boasts dozens of hits

Staff report CANFIELD The Happy Together Tour was so well-received at last year’s Canfield Fair,


Browns cut linebacker Kruger

Canfield’s Sean Baker among players released


Hurdle: Kang rehab decision unrelated to probe

Hurdle said the lack of facilities at Wrigley Field and the team’s workout schedule were the main reasons for the move.


Kipnis’ 10th-inning single lifts Indians

McAllister escapes jam for the victory


Defendant pleads innocent in elderly ripoff

Linda J. Kovachik has pleaded innocent to theft and forgery charges in the ripoff of an elderly Canfield woman.


Bazetta cookie baker says her Old World recipes have ‘gone Hollywood’

Though you might not know it if you’ve always lived in Northeast Ohio, the idea of a “cookie table” at weddings or other such events is not a universal experience.


Three skip special board meeting

Three city school board members skip a special meeting, saying the gathering is illegal


Covelli Centre had 12,000 in attendance this weekend for concerts by KISS and Lionel Richie

Part of the KISS concert cleanup included picking up about 25,000 pounds of confetti


Fitbit makes exercise even more of a game

Associated Press NEW YORK Fitbit wants to help you exercise more by making you think you’re


Man facing September sentencing arrested again

Police find two guns during foot chase, struggle


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Justin Bieber not back on Instagram LOS ANGELES False alarm! Justin Bieber hasn’t


Brazil could soon find out what it’s like to be snubbed

Editorial: First, let us be clear about one thing: There is no moral equivalency between cold-blooded murder


Filings preview arguments for and against allowing Weatherfield injection well to reopen

A Franklin County judge has denied the request of American Water Management Services to reopen its Weathersfield Township injection well


Trump to clarify his stance on immigration

Associated Press JERSEY CITY, N.J. It’s been the driving issue of Donald Trump’s campaign.


Three juveniles also charged in Niles ‘Dragon Wagon’ fire, school break-ins

Three juveniles also are now charged in connection with two break-ins and arson of the Niles McKinley High School ‘Dragon Wagon’


Adoptable dogs and cats visit YSU campus

Animals come to YSU campus to help students de-stress,


Poland citizens to host forum on schools tonight

Poland community invited to participate in forum on schools


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jimmy Riley II and Jessica Riley, Youngstown, boy, Aug.


Naloxone readily available in 79 Ohio counties

Naloxone readily available in 79 Ohio counties


Police look for answers in false report at airport

Associated Press LOS ANGELES In the moments before reports of gunshots spread panic at Los


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua T. Beaver, 25, of 60 Overlook Blvd.,


Takata troubles worsen after truck explosion

Associated Press DETROIT Air-bag maker Takata Corp.’s troubles worsened Monday as the company


Two to be arraigned on OVI charges

Two to be arraigned on OVI charges BOARDMAN A township man and Warren woman will be arraigned


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Newton Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting to review the status of the


Spartans dominate at YCC to capture Irish Invitational

There wasn’t much drama in the the chase for the team championship in the Irish Invitational on Monday.


Man charged with killing jogger asks for expert witness

Russell Lauer III, 43, of Cortland, is charged with killing a jogger along Ridge Road in Fowler Township in February


Goihl nets Scrappers’ winning RBI in 10th

Perez earns save in rare extra-inning road game


SPORTS digest

OHSAA reverses Lake Catholic decision COLUMBUS Reversing last week’s decision to declare the


GET OFF MY DIAMOND!

These longtime Mahoning Valley baseball players still chasing balls and strikes


Today is Tuesday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2016. There are 123 days left in the year.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2016. There are 123 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Citizens United is free speech

Opinion: By Donald A. DOWNS Tribune News Service Hillary Clinton continues to vow that she’ll undo the


Lime juice eased jellyfish sting

Q. On the beach at Zihuatanejo, Mexico, I was standing in the warm water when a clear jellyfish


Healthy work desks and chairs

By Danielle Braff Chicago Tribune Chances are, you’re sitting right now. Your back may be


Oddly enough

Oddly enough Clydesdale goes on lam for 5 days with help from goat SANTA CRUZ, Calif. A dwarf


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v DJ Khaled and French Montana:


Oral Health Wellness program gets donation

Oral Health Wellness program gets donation YOUNGSTOWN The Mercy Health Foundation-Mahoning


Corporations should be restricted

Opinion: By Dean Baker Tribune News Service Most of us feel deeply about our right to free speech. It


MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS

BOYS SOCCER Mineral Ridge 8, Leetonia 0 MINERAL RIDGE Trey Richards scored four goals, Danny


Man faces trafficking charge after pot found in car

Also tries to run from cop


Couple from near Mesopotamia killed in Michigan crash

Charles and Janelle Sarbach of Windsor, who lived in Windsor, five miles north of Mesopotamia, died last week


Firefighters to be promoted today

Firefighters to be promoted today YOUNGSTOWN Two firefighters are being promoted in a ceremony


Three arraigned on felony drug charges

Two for cocaine, one for heroin


NC warily watching 2 tropical weather systems

Associated Press RODANTHE, N.C. Beachgoers, boat captains and business owners on North


Include private colleges

Opinion: By Robert G. DUFFETT Special to The Vindicator Hillary Clinton recently unveiled her New College


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD


Changes proposed to health care law

Associated Press WASHINGTON In one of its last chances to tinker with the president’s signature


Farmers offering access to Apple Pay

Farmers offering access to Apple Pay CANFIELD Farmers National Bank is offering its customers


FBI warns of hacks to election systems

Associated Press NEW YORK The FBI is warning state officials to boost their election security in


Massive fire engulfs century-old church

Massive fire engulfs century-old church PHILADELPHIA A massive fire engulfed a century-old


Solar project to be complete by year’s end

Associated Press BOWLING GREEN A new solar field set to become Ohio’s largest installation is on


Gene Wilder dies at 83

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Gene Wilder, the frizzy-haired actor who brought his deft comedic


Company to sell cheaper version of EpiPen

Associated Press The maker of EpiPens will start selling a cheaper, generic version of the


CANFIELD FAIR Schedule, events

The 170th Canfield Fair kicks off Wednesday and runs through Labor Day. Here’s a schedule of events


Weiner’s wife leaves him over latest scandal

Associated Press NEW YORK Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin is done playing the good wife to