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

Mll Creek officials exchange firery emails

Tensions between Mill Creek MetroParks leaders, which have simmered at recent board meetings, erupted in an email exchange shared with The Vindicator.


Covelli Centre posts loss, but much less than expected

The Covelli Centre had a $26,721 operating loss between April and June, but it’s considerably less than what the facility projected for the second quarter.


Kiwanis Club of Youngstown reaches 100th anniversary

Tippecanoe Country Club filled with more than 100 guests to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Youngstown.


Strickland spokiesman says candidate backs use of coal

Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland, the Democratic nominee for a U.S. Senate seat, spoke about renewable energy at a forum co-sponsored by two organizations that want to eliminate the use of coal.


Mahoning County breaks ground on new state of art dog shelter today

Mahoning County officials have launched a project designed to increase the county’s dog sheltering capacity and improve the quality of life for the dogs.


Local Trump supporters call Clinton 'ethically challenged'

In response, Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras said he's not surprised the Republicans are reaching back 24 years in their desperate attempt to deflect attention from their nominee’s record of outsourcing jobs, filing bankruptcy, abusing workers, and retaliating against Trump employees who attempt to unionize.”


Witnesses threatened in two incidents Thursday

Witnesses were threatened in two incidents Thursday, police say.


Struthers police seek information in armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts

Struthers police seek information in armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts


Police investigate break-in at Hubbard jewelry store

Police investigate break-in at Hubbard jewelry store


Boardman police probe aggravated menacing complaint

Boardman police probe aggravated menacing complaint


Poland voters will decide road renewal levy

Poland voters will decide road renewal levy


Southern Park Mall extends hours for tax-free weekend

Southern Park Mall extends hours for tax-free weekend


6 Michigan state workers charged in Flint water crisis

6 Michigan state workers charged in Flint water crisis


VIDEO: Rep Tim Ryan speaking at last night's DNC

Tim Ryan speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention.


Ground broken for $3.2M state-of-the-art dog shelter

Mahoning County officials have launched a project designed to increase the county’s dog sheltering capacity and improve the quality of life for the dogs it houses.


Back the Blue accepting donations

Back the Blue accepting donations


San Diego officers shot in traffic stop

San Diego officers shot in traffic stop


Stocks open lower, led by energy sector

Stocks open lower, led by energy sector


Suspect in custody after police targeted in Pennsylvania

Suspect in custody after police targeted in Pennsylvania


Local Republicans say Clintons can't be trusted

Local Republicans say Clintons can't be trusted


Governor: 4 Zika cases likely came from Florida mosquitoes

Governor: 4 Zika cases likely came from Florida mosquitoes


US GDP grows a weak 1.2 percent in second quarter

US GDP grows a weak 1.2 percent in second quarter


Hearing for girl charged in homicide will be open to press coverage

Hearing for girl charged in homicide will be open to press coverage


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Chapter I-2, will host a corn roast at 4 p.m. Aug.


Bike-a-thon to aid dog rescue


Literacy event offered during Tues. market

Literacy event offered during Tues. market WARREN Bookworms of Warren, in partnership with


After 1st month, Mohip upbeat about Youngstown schools

Schools CEO Krish Mohip completes one month on the job


Cayavec’s double sparks Canfield

Canfield defeated Hamilton, 11-4, on Thursday at Fields of Dreams.


Youngstown council makes significant changes to a proposed anti-loitering ordinance

Council agreed to three charter review proposals, rejected one and will reconsider three others Monday


Poland softball captures regional

Poland’s Junior League softball team is headed to the World Series/


Knightline off to hot start at Cene

Manager Tom Otto’s squad stopped the Ohio Longhorns, 7-6 in their opener.


Warren girl, 14, charged with aggravated murder of her father

Bresha Meadows, 14, of Hunter Street Northwest is detained in the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center


Summer bridge program gets minorities prepped for college

Incoming YSU freshmen who are minorities get a head start to prepare them for the challenges and experiences of college


75 percent of heroin overdoses begin with prescription drugs

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE There is tremendous energy in Mahoning


Bringing back Angiuli’s Farm Market “bigger and better”

Extensive fire damage will lead to a new and improved Angiuli’s Farm Market


Skydiver will plummet with no parachute on TV

By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. He’s made 18,000 parachute jumps, helped


Matt Damon returns in a grim ‘Jason Bourne’

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Jason Bourne, as played by Matt Damon across four movies, is


Allegiant Air pilots ratify contract

Pilots will receive pay increases, improvements in benefits and scheduling.


Woman tells cops: “I hope God murders you...”

Was being arrested on burglary warrant


Man gets 10 years for attack on aunt

Reports said aunt was beaten with a hammer


METRO DIGEST || Plane crashes on state Route 82

Plane crashes on state Route 82 BRACEVILLE An ultra-light motor-propelled aircraft crashed at


U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan slams Republican Donald Trump in speech at DNC

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown told the packed house, ‘Hillary Clinton knows that a job is not just a paycheck.’


Woman pleads to felonious assault for stabbing

Stabbed boyfriend after he came back for chicken wings


Uber billionaire Bloomberg stomps on lesser billionaire Trump

The former NYC mayor whacked away at Trump like he was a diamond-encrusted pinata


Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., enjoy a moment as balloons fall after Clinton's acceptance speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention Thursday in Philadelphia.


CHS ballers teach skills and drills at Cardinal Camp

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield boys’ basketball coaching staff hosted its 29th

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C.H. Campbell students have got talent

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School

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Local resident working towards dreams of Broadway

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Julia Cooper is a 17-year-old Poland resident who

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Pluchinsky still in front at OPGA

Brandon Pluchinsky’s three-day total of 210 gave him a two-stroke lead,


Faster, higher, stronger, crazier

I would really like to see Rio de Janeiro someday. Someday when it’s not hosting the Olympic Games,


CBC hosts Summer Fun Fest

The Canfield Baseball Club had its Summer Fun Fest at the ballpark on June 4.

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BHS wins library competition

The students of Boardman High School were recently recognized for their efforts in a winter reading

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‘Finding Dory’ creates waves of excitement

Children attended the “Finding Dory” event at the Austintown library on June 29.

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Austintown land swap made official

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown Board of Eduation members and

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Boardman Park hosts family events

Boardman Park would like to invite local families join them for a free, fun-filled family event July


Austintown Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every


Boardman Community Briefs

Hitchcock Woods to host family fun Hitchcock Woods Early Learning Centers in Boardman will be


Children bling bikes for parade

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland library hosted a bike decorating event

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Students make unique exit on last day

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Robinwood Lane Elementary students made quite

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Poland Village celebrates 150th anniversary

The 10th annual Celebrate Poland festival took place June 24 and 25 at Poland Village Town Hall.

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Poland Community Briefs

Square Dancing Do you like to dance? Listen to different kinds of music? On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.,


Car cruise drives community together

The Commons at Greenbrier hosted the third annual car cruise on June 22 for residents and community members.

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Nearly $1.9M in state funding coming to Mahoning Valley schools

Mahoning County Educational Service Center is getting nearly $1 million from Ohio’s “Straight A” grant.


Girard school board OKs contract with Coca-Cola

The board convened for its regular monthly meeting.


French ID 2nd attacker; police had warning

Associated Press PARIS French officials on Thursday identified the second man responsible for


Lee’s 62 ties Women’s British Open record

the 25-year-old South Korean player made the last of her 10 birdies on the par-3 17th and closed with a par.


Tebow’s future full of possibilities

Tim Tebow will not call himself a retired football player though he could see himself as a future coach.


Dynamite start for Walker in PGA Championship

Jimmy Walker finally saw enough putts to fall at Baltusrol that he matched his low score in a major with a 5-under 65.


The Boss to release 5 tracks with book

The Boss to release 5 tracks with book NEW YORK Songs Bruce Springsteen recorded in the 1960s


Mohip to appear on local TV show

Mohip to appear on local TV show YOUNGSTOWN Krish Mohip, CEO of Youngstown City Schools, will


Putting problems have McIlroy scrambling

Two holes into the final major of the year, Rory McIlroy was starting to lose patience.


Trump has record of siding with Putin on key issues

Associated Press MOSCOW Donald Trump has refused to condemn Russia’s military takeover of


Juveniles arrested for Boost Mobile break-in

The teens were taken to the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center


Man gets 18 months in prison for felony OVI

Is sixth conviction in 20 years


Man indicted for North Side murder

Grand jury indicts another for obstruction in same case


Dog shows set Aug. 4-7 at Canfield Fairgrounds

The cluster consists of Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Beaver County Kennel Club, Columbiana County Kennel Club and Fort Steuben Kennel Association.


College playoff dates to change

The changes will start with the 2018 season.


Rules on collecting debts: Fewer calls, easier to dispute

Associated Press NEW YORK Consumers could no longer receive multiple calls per day from debt


In Mass., police rally as mayor says Black Lives Matter banner will stay

Associated Press SOMERVILLE, MASS. About 50 police officers and their supporters upset about a


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Too busy for Pokemon? If you pay; they’ll play NEW YORK Too busy with your real


No Bill boost for Hillary

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON So, half the country may be “with her” but


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, July 30, the 212th day of 2016. There are 154 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Love Locks fence: After its removal, part on display PORTLAND, Maine A landmark


Minority delegates frustrated with ‘Bernie or Bust’

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA As most Democrats rally around Hillary Clinton, the lingering


Forrest Mars Jr. of candy empire dies

Associated Press SEATTLE Forrest E. Mars Jr., who helped shape Mars Inc. into a multibillion-


Chipotle to branch out into burgers

Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle, still struggling to win back customers after a series of


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

MYCAP program YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth Ave.,


Look to the sun to help energize school districts

Editorial: For decades now, many have scornfully viewed solar power as the Rodney Dangerfield of alternative-


Amazon’s large distribution empire continues to expand

Associated Press NEW YORK Online shoppers want their packages – now. And Amazon is spending


Penn National reports revenue increase in 2Q

Net revenue was $769.4 million in the second quarter of 2016.


Vallourec reports second quarter, first half 2016 results

Vallourec reported a year-over-year 25 percent decline in second quarter revenue.


Canfield Community Briefs

Square Dancing Do you like to dance? Listen to different kinds of music? On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m.,


Browns’ Gordon grateful for another chance

Surrounded by teammates eager to start a new season, Josh Gordon was home.


POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN,

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Greenbriar Healthcare Center hosts benefit dinner for fallen hero

Greenbriar Healthcare Center hosts benefit dinner


N. Korea: US has ‘crossed red line,’ relations on war footing

Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea’s top diplomat for U.S. affairs told The


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Downtown


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, July 29, the 211th day of 2016. There are 155 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


MAC commissioner wants camp rules

Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher called for some limits on when and where the camps can be held.


$536M Mega Millions jackpot is claimed

$536M Mega Millions jackpot is claimed INDIANAPOLIS Someone has come forward with the winning


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley McCollum and Nick Young, East Palestine, boy, July


Trump’s promise to make US a winner resonating in Valley

Opinion: “We’re going to win. We’re going to win so much. We’re going to win at trade, we’re going to win at


July 11

July 11 Theft: A purchased vehicle was not delivered at a home in the 2000 block of Breezewood


July 14

July 14 Arrest: Police arrested a 14-year-old township boy on a misdemeanor inducing-panic charge


Austintown Community Briefs

South Class of 1971 to have reunion events The South Class of 1971 is hosting its 45th reunion