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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Local groups, officials kick off nonviolence week
Even though violence has diverse forms, comes in a variety of packaging and operates on many levels, they all result in producing a breeding ground for injustice, tearing at the fabric of society and harmfully impacting those affected long after the violent act – all while solving nothing and leaving behind no winners.
Auto analysts soften prediction for 2016 sales
Autotrader senior analyst Michelle Krebs and other analysts now aren’t sure if this year will turn out to be another record-breaker for auto sales.
Indians win regular-season finale
Francisco Lindor hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth inning.
Americans win back Ryder Cup
Phil Mickelson led the Americans behind closed doors. Patrick Reed powered them with his passion on the golf course.
Clowns, the nice kind, spotted in Boardman Park
There were more clown sightings this afternoon in Boardman Township. Lots of them.
Browns lose to Redskins, 31-20
The Browns fumbled twice and threw an interception on three consecutive second-half possessions.
Pelini wants more from YSU
Conference victory not enough for Penguins coach. Penguins made too many mistakes against S. Dakota, he says.
Numbers of Mahoning Valley students enrolled in Catholic schools decline
The most recent Catholic school closure was St. Patrick in Hubbard. The enrollment decline is a product of shifting demographics, leaders say.
Col. Dignan proud of community partnerships made during time in Valley
An increased presence in Mahoning Valley communities through partnership projects with those communities is the highlight of Col. James D. Dignan’s three-year stay as commander of the 910th Air Wing and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Hamayel, Simms win at One More Round’ event
Ronnie Hamayel and Brian Simms of Downtown Boxing Club were the local winners during Lights Out Management’s “One More Round” boxing card Saturday at California Palms Hotel.
Regional college football roundup
Mount Union's defense had three interceptions in a win over Ohio Northern.
South Side church sponsors YouthFest
You could think of revitalizing struggling neighborhoods and improving a city a lot like putting together a puzzle – not so much by the number of pieces, but by how they’re all interrelated.
EGCC has bigger Valley plans
EGCC’s Valley Center could become a branch campus rather than a different location
Radio Hour, ice cream social at Stage Left
Staff report LISBON Stage Left Players will partner with The Cure for Retinal Blindness
‘MADAM SECRETARY’ CARRADINE GETS PRESIDENTIAL
‘MADAM SECRETARY’ CARRADINE GETS PRESIDENTIAL By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW
Program to focus on homelessness in Valley
Terry and Vicki Vicars, advocates for the homeless, will speak Oct. 13 at the Ursuline Center
Composer, singer plan a ‘Wicked’ good concert
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com At the end of the ’90s, Scott Coulter was already
Nellie Beach of Hubbard at age 107 Healthy and wise
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator HUBBARD No low-cost, low-tech ways of life are
YSU community gets ‘crime alert’ after armed robbery
The Youngstown State University Police Department sent out a “crime alert” to members of the YSU community about an armed robbery that occurred about 3:40 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of Lora Avenue between Ohio and Fifth avenues.
Man arrested in Boardman after standoff with police
Staff report BOARDMAN A man was arrested in Boardman after a 45-minute standoff with police at a
At 2, Hollywood Gaming still gambling on growth
Since its opening two years ago, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course has increased its number of video lottery terminals, changed its dining experiences and added new entertainment options.When the racino opened in 2014, it had 850 video lottery terminals. Today, it has closer to 1,000 and there’s a possibility for even more to be added.
McNally and Miller are two flies in Valley’s political ointment
Opinion: There are two flies in the Mahoning Valley’s political ointment. For the Republicans, it’s the Queen
Russia warns against US attack on Syrian forces
Associated Press BEIRUT Russia warned the United States Saturday against carrying out any
Heightened quake alert issued for Southern California
Heightened quake alert issued for Southern California SANTA ANA, Calif. Southern California
Freakish growth
By Hugo Martin Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES Halloween is growing so big, it’s scary.
SPORTS digest
YSU volleyball falls in three at Wright State DAYTON, MICH. The Youngstown State volleyball
Area Golf calendar Upcoming outings
OCTOBER TODAY — Tamer Win Golf Course & Country Club is hosting its three-person Harvest Scramble.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday McDonald Village Council Safety, Park & Buildings, Finance, and Service committees,
1960s brought a parental fork in the road
In the late 1960s, America came to a fork in the parenting road and took the road never traveled. My
FEEDBACK FOR BUSINESSES Negative online reviews can be double-edged sword
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK It is a double-edged cybersword: a negative
Is YSU lecture moderator guilty of bashing gays?
Opinion: Is YSU lecture moderator guilty of bashing gays? This past Saturday evening, I had the opportunity
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Oktoberfestival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: This large annual family
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Baby gorilla enlarges family at zoo
Associated Press COLUMBUS The longest-lived gorilla on record has another great-grandchild.
Two killed in house fire in Erie, Pa.
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. Authorities in northwestern Pennsylvania say careless smoking appears
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
OCTOBER Today — Inaugural Pumpkin Pie 5K at Columbiana High School, 700 Columbiana-Waterford Road,
How to protect your privacy
Our digitally connected world provides consumers with opportunities to be engaged with global
Trial set for Ohio ex-deputy sheriff charged in killings
Associated Press WAVERLY An ex-deputy sheriff in Ohio who was indicted in two separate fatal
Gyorko HR helps Cards stay alive
The St. Louis Cardinals pushed the playoff race to the final day of the regular season.
Boy dies days after school shooting
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. A 6-year-old boy who was critically wounded in a school
Prague’s toilet museum moves to capital’s Old Town
Prague’s toilet museum moves to capital’s Old Town PRAGUE A rare museum in the Czech capital is
METRO DIGEST || Job fair Tuesday
Job fair Tuesday HOWLAND Shepherd of the Valley–Howland is offering a job fair from 10 a.m. to 3
Source: Agency found NJ Transit violations before crash
Associated Press HOBOKEN, N.J. Federal rail officials found dozens of violations during an
Massive sculpture became a boon for tourism, creativity Mount Rushmore turns 75
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press SIOUX FALLS, S.D. It was a historian’s idea: carve
Hundreds march in memory of man shot by police
Associated Press EL CAJON, Calif. Alfred Olango, the unarmed black man shot and killed by
This week, we pause
Opinion: This week, we pause. The sixth annual Ohio Nonviolence Week starts today in downtown Youngstown
SATURDAY’s TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES
No. 11 Tennessee 43, No. 25 Georgia 31 ATHENS, GA. Jauan Jennings hauled in a 43-yard Hail
New airport signs will cost about $775K
Associated Press COLUMBUS Changing Port Columbus’ name to John Glenn Columbus International
SeaWorld unveils new attractions
SeaWorld unveils new attractions ORLANDO, Fla. SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. recently unveiled a
YSU offers interesting look at siblings
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown When Anton Chekhov makes a wrong turn at
PREP ROUNDUP
FOOTBALL Alliance 34, West Branch 24 WEST BRANCH Alliance (3-3) outscored West Branch (3-3)
Trump questions whether Clinton is loyal to husband
Associated Press MANHEIM, Pa. Donald Trump questioned Hillary Clinton’s loyalty to her husband
Supreme court | Noteworthy cases
Some noteworthy cases the Supreme Court will hear in its new term that begins Monday: Church-state
Officers connected by stop-and-frisk case
Cleveland.com COLUMBUS When Donald Trump praised “stop-and-frisk” practices recently in
Drugs can’t cure vertigo caused by canaliths
Q. I suffered for more than a month with vertigo. My doctor prescribed a seven-day “bubble pack” of
Drug price issue OK’d for 2017 ballot
Associated Press COLUMBUS An issue aimed at controlling what Ohio agencies pay for prescription
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul J. Stewart, 38, of 927 Houselcraft Road,
Clinton shows empathy for young voters in leaked recording
Associated Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. In a leaked recording from a February fundraiser, Hillary
US should make bigger investment in education
Opinion: US should make bigger investment in education RECENTLY, while watching the news on 21 WFMJ-TV, I
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Good Morning, Canfield event set CANFIELD The Good Morning, Canfield event will take place from
Bill would allow lawmakers to decide fate of many state agencies
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio lawmakers could more easily do away with state agencies under a
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AWARDS Reyers Shoe Store of Sharon, Pa., recently won the Gold Medal Service Award by Footwear
Steel company: Not dredging river will damage the mill
Associated Press CLEVELAND A steel distributor in Cleveland will suffer catastrophic harm if a
LATEST LINE
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AREA GOLF SCORES
AREA GOLF SCORES DIAMONDBACK GOLF COURSE Davidson’s Wednesday Night League — Low Gross: Nolan
Acclaimed writers will read from works
Acclaimed writers will read from works YOUNGSTOWN LIT Youngstown will host novelists Christopher
Night-shift workers toil while the world sleeps
By JON O’CONNELL The (Scranton) Times-Tribune PRINGLE, Pa. The last light of day fades behind
Hurricane Matthew weakens slightly
Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica One of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in recent
Concept of recycling, reusing isn’t a new one
Recycling and reusing is nothing new. Our ancestors had glass, metal and ceramic pieces that were
Supreme Court in holding pattern
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court is set to begin its new term as it ended the last
CURRENT prices from around the country
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Week of October 2, 2016
Carol Lopez to John W. Cummings Jr. et al, Maple Wood Ave., Struthers, $15,000.