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CANFIELD FAIR | Fair pumpkin record broken
Jerry Snyder of Bessemer, Pa., broke the record for largest pumpkin with his 1,283-pound pumpkin.
Canfield Fair's Arts, Crafts competitors like family
Elley Sayles, 2, of Boardman shows off her Grandma Melody Sayles’ mushroom fairy house cake made of fondant. Sayles’ entry is one of thousands of ...
Stories published August 31, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Withers family marks 100 years at Canfield Fair
Back when Howard “Beanie” Withers started showing cattle at the Canfield Fair, the journey to the fair and back was a two-day ordeal.
6th hottest August
Though it only got into the 90s twice last month, it was still the sixth-warmest August for the Mahoning Valley on record.
Gets some sweets, pet a bee at Canfield Fair's beekeeper attraction
A white dot makes her easy to notice as she makes her way around the hive. The real queen bee does not sing and dance, but she does keep the hive moving.
Mahoning commissioner outshines talk show host Jerry Springer at Betras roast tonight
They were funny, they were somewhat crude, and some were outright profane – and it was all done to honor and insult Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras.
Solution unknown if city hall not salvageable, Niles official says
The commission that oversees the city’s efforts to get out from under fiscal emergency got a double dose of bad news Wednesday: questions about whether city hall is worth repairing, and the escalating number of water main breaks that may require massive infrastructure spending.
OD deaths continue to rise in Ohio, but reason unclear, Lt. Gov. Taylor tells Vindy board
Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor said Ohio is “probably the hot bed of opioid” overdoses.
Move over for public safety vehicles – it's the law
Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Ken Robbins described his experience with a distracted driver from July as one of his worst fears.
Boardman students see 2 new officer faces this year
A new school year brings new faces to Boardman Center Intermediate School and Glenwood Junior High School, including two more resource officers.
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | UPDATE: Mexico disappointed at president’s meeting with Trump
Mexico disappointed at president’s meeting with Trump
CANFIELD FAIR | Fans flock to Happy Together Tour with happy memories
CANFIELD FAIR | Fans flock to Happy Together Tour with happy memories
CANFIELD FAIR | Torrential rain sends fair-goers scampering for cover
A torrential downpour hit the Canfield fairgrounds late this afternoon, sending visitors running into tents and under awnings.
Liberty's Damon Hodges shows the heart of a champion
It is on display at Liberty High School, where junior Damon Hodges is a member of the Leopards football team.
Ex-Atlanta police officer indicted in death of unarmed man
Ex-Atlanta police officer indicted in death of unarmed man
Source: Steelers restructure Brown's contract
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is getting a raise.
Student hospitalized after fight near East High School
Student hospitalized after fight near East High School
Proposed rule would let Ohio attorneys advise on pot law
Proposed rule would let Ohio attorneys advise on pot law
NFL clears Harrison, others in PEDs probe
The NFL has cleared Pittsburgh’s James Harrison, Green Bay’s Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers in an investigation of whether they were provided with or used performance enhancers.
Hubbard man accused of threatening to blow up Hubbard Twp. PD
Hubbard man accused of threatening to blow up Hubbard Twp. PD
After lengthy standoff with police, singer Chris Brown arrested
After lengthy standoff with police, Chris Brown arrested
CANFIELD FAIR | New displays at Fine Arts building
CANFIELD FAIR | New displays at Fine Arts building
CANFIELD FAIR | Teens participate in virtual texting-and-driving demo
Teens participate in virtual texting-and-driving demo
Pa. officials worry as school district told to revoke tax hike
Pa. officials worry as school district told to revoke tax hike
CANFIELD FAIR | Petersburg farm celebrates 100 years of showing livestock at the fair
Petersburg farm celebrates 100 years of showing livestock at the fair
Two Cleveland women arrested for soliciting undercover cop
Two Cleveland women arrested for soliciting undercover cop
CANFIELD FAIR | Fair pumpkin record broken
Jerry Snyder of Bessemer, Pa., broke the record for largest pumpkin with his 1,283-pound pumpkin.
Ohio education leaders to discuss career education
Ohio education leaders to discuss career education
Africa's elephants rapidly declining as poaching thrives
Africa's elephants rapidly declining as poaching thrives
Indian-Americans clash with cowboy town over proposed center
Indian-Americans clash with cowboy town over proposed center
CANFIELD FAIR | The 170th fair officially opened today
The 170th Canfield Fair officially opened today
Youngstown steel museum to participate in state celebration
Youngstown steel museum to participate in state celebration
Police: Ohio shooter dies after killing neighbor at a bus stop
Police: Ohio shooter dies after killing neighbor at a bus stop
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Mexico wonders why its president is meeting with Trump
Mexico wonders why its president is meeting with Trump
Historic commercial flight from US to Cuba set to take off
Historic commercial flight from US to Cuba set to take off
MARKETS RIGHT NOW | Stocks edge lower in early trading
Markets Right Now: Stocks edge lower in early trading
MV Lifelong Learning plans programs
MV Lifelong Learning plans programs YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Lifelong Learning Institute plans
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, will serve homemade dinners to
Coitsville trustees have work meeting Thursday morning
Coitsville trustees have work meeting Thursday morning
Mercer County, Pa., medical business agrees to settle with feds
Mercer County, Pa., business agrees to settle with feds
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hillary Clinton heads to Cleveland for Labor Day event
Hillary Clinton heads to Cleveland for Labor Day event
Ohio health officials: Contagious diarrheal disease cases grow
Ohio health officials: Contagious diarrheal disease cases grow
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump to meet with Mexico president Wednesday
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will travel to Mexico on Wednesday to sit down with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, both politicians confirmed Tuesday night.
VP Biden to return to Lordstown UAW hall to campaign for Clinton
He campaigned at the same location almost exactly four years to the date
Duquesne edges YSU in home opener
On Tuesday at the Beeghly Center, the Duquesne found itself in yet another down-to-the-wire match, needing to go the distance in order to defeat host YSU, 3-2.
Youngstown school bus problems persist
The school district’s CEO said there’s shortage of bus drivers
Penn State moving on from its legendary coach
At Penn State, getting out from under Joe Paterno’s shadow is more complicated than the typical transition from a coaching giant.
Attorney for girl charged in dad’s murder, others focus on domestic violence
Defense attorney and a community organization focused on domestic violence
SPORTS DIGEST || Parking changes for YSU football
Parking changes for YSU football Fans headed to Stambaugh Stadium for Thursday night’s game
Bed tax grant for faith-based event revived
A $2,500 promotional grant from county bed tax funds for a faith-based Covelli Centre event is returning to the commissioners’ agenda.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s prep results
BOYS GOLF Roux, South Range golf team breaks two records in victory LISBON The South Range
Poland residents meet about schools
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND A group of local residents is hoping the Poland Board of
Fassbender, Vikander in ‘The Light Between Oceans’ Embracing their roles
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Neither Michael Fassbender nor Alicia Vikander was
Ryan Lochte dives in to ‘DWTS’
Associated Press NEW YORK Sure, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte made up an incident in Rio de
CONNECTED How to build Instagram followers
Jamie Jamison of Canfield knows something about building an audience on Instagram. Jamison, who
Transfer of former air cargo building at airport proceeding
Lawyers for the local Air Force Reserve base are finalizing the base’s acquisition of the former air cargo building so that it can become a military deployment hub.
Squeezing toothpaste to deal with differences
Canfield guest speaker shocks students with serious speech
YSU player remains suspended
A judge ruled she lacked jurisdiction over the YSU disciplinary suspension.
Execution date set for Youngstown man
John E. Drummond killed a baby during a drive-by shooting on the East Side in 2003
Gates open today for the 170th Canfield Fair
Canfield Fair begins Wednesday; Happy Together Tour headlines grandstand
DeWine sues Canfield car dealer
The lawsuit against Joseph Reinthaler and his dealership seeks reimbursement for consumers.
Canfield Fair's Arts, Crafts competitors like family
Elley Sayles, 2, of Boardman shows off her Grandma Melody Sayles’ mushroom fairy house cake made of fondant. Sayles’ entry is one of thousands of entries from baked goods to quilts inside the Arts and Crafts building at the Canfield Fair.
Joe Burger: A captain not on Buckeyes’ depth chart
When Ohio State announced its seven captains, the names were familiar and fairly predictable. Except for one: Joe Burger.
oddly enough
oddly enough Red Sox slugger Ortiz immortalized in corn maze STERLING, Mass. Nothing quite
FBI wants ‘adult conversation’ on encryption, director says
Associated Press WASHINGTON FBI Director James Comey warned again Tuesday about the bureau’s
“Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown,” will be available on Vimeo’s on demand service
“Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown,” a documentary on the late U.S. Rep. Jim Traficant, will be available on Vimeo’s on demand service
Europe hits Apple with a $15B tax bill
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The European Union ordered Apple on Tuesday to pay nearly $15
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Buffalo Wild Wings to mark anniversary BOARDMAN Buffalo Wild Wings at 7401 Market St. will
Emails possibly related to Benghazi recovered by FBI
Associated Press WASHINGTON The State Department says about 30 emails that may be related to
tips that will make this school year easier
Not all kids are built alike. And not all lunch boxes have to be filled with the same things.
Grant adds wrinkle to tax campaign in Warren
Editorial: Three weeks ago in this space, we strongly advised Warren city leaders to work aggressively to make
MORE NFL news & notes
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Tebow shows power in workout for MLB scouts
Tim Tebow took his first big swings at a baseball career Tuesday, showing off a powerful bat and other developing skills.
What’s next? An ‘Itwich’?
Opinion: “He created them male and female and blessed them. And he named them “Mankind” when they were
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Easy, savory watermelon salad that will trick your taste buds
By Jill Wendholt Silva The Kansas City Star (TNS) Thirsty from standing outside at a summer food
Steelers rookie Burns finally getting chance to play
Steelers rookie cornerback Artie Burns can’t wait to make his debut.
Hendricks lowers ERA as Cubs top Bucs
Associated Press CHICAGO Kyle Hendricks began the season as the Cubs’ No. 5 starter. He’s on
Auto sales expected to be down by at least 2 percent
Automakers will release their August sales on Sept. 1.
ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” revealed its lineup for the upcoming season on
ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” revealed its lineup for the upcoming season on Tuesday. Here are the
Trump’s campaign chief spews disgusting anti-Catholic rhetoric in talking about presidential race
Opinion: By Christine Flowers Philadelphia Daily News They told me not to overreact. Read the comments
Training academy offered to combat addiction
Registration deadline for 15 available seats is Sept. 12
Warren man dies in single-car crash on Elm Road
A single-car crash into a tree at the corner of Elm Road and Clermont Street Northeast killed Anthony A. Cipolla, 73, of Warren.
Butterfly habitat on display Saturday on North Side
The effort was led by Know Your Neighbor Block Watch, a winner of a 2016 Youth Greening Grant from Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp.
State officials to visit
State officials to visit AUSTINTOWN Representatives of the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office will
METRO DIGEST || Free concert at Canfield Fair
Free fair concert CANFIELD The Willis Clan will headline a free grandstand concert at this
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 9 a.m., Ohio State Extension office, 490 S. Broad
Obama cuts short the sentences of 111 federal inmates
Obama cuts short the sentences of 111 federal inmates WASHINGTON President Barack Obama cut
North Carolina beaches thin out ahead of tropical weather
Associated Press RODANTHE, N.C. Crowds thinned Tuesday on the beaches of North Carolina’s Outer
Liberty police tase man who reportedly ran from officer
Man awaits arraignment in Girard Municipal Court.
Study: Dogs understand some of what people say
Associated Press BERLIN Scientists have found evidence to support what many dog owners have long
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CBS snaps NBC’s 21-night win streak NEW YORK NBC, which is increasingly owning the
Rubio, Murphy prevail in Fla.
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Rep. Patrick
IS spokesman killed in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT The Islamic State group’s spokesman and chief strategist, who laid out
Threats shut down USDA offices in 5 states
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Agriculture Department said Tuesday it had closed offices in
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