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Stories published August 30, 2016
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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.
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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’
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.
Police look for answers in false report at airport
Associated Press LOS ANGELES In the moments before reports of gunshots spread panic at Los
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
SPORTS digest
OHSAA reverses Lake Catholic decision COLUMBUS Reversing last week’s decision to declare the
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
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
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