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YSU rolls up 610 yards in rout of Duquesne
The Penguins rolled up 610 yards, including 384 on the ground, in dismantling the Dukes.
Commander in Chief forum, Clinton, Trump bios to air Labor Day week
With the traditional Labor Day marker that starts presidential campaigns in earnest, television outlets are getting ready to ride the momentum.
Biden exclusive: More people know Trump, less likely he'll get their votes
The more people find out about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, the less likely voters, including those in the Mahoning Valley, will support him, Vice President Joe Biden told The Vindicator in an exclusive interview.
VP Biden gets enthusiastic welcome at Canfield Fair today
Two lifelong Democrats were ready and waiting for Vice President Joe Biden more than one hour before his arrival at the Canfield Fair.
Youngstown schools CEO bans creationism teachings from curriculum
City schools CEO Krish Mohip did with one memo what no one else in the district has been able to do since May: eliminate creationism from the curriculum.
Law enforcement testifies in Seman murder case
A city police detective and two Mahoning County deputy sheriffs testified Thursday during an evidence suppression hearing in the capital murder case of Robert Seman.
Liberty trustees agree to hire 6 part-time firefighters
Citing a staffing pinch, township trustees voted Thursday to hire six new part-time firefighters.
Bear & Izzy finally living happily ever after
Bear and Izzy finally found their “fairy tail” ending.
Mahoning commissioners fund religious conference
The Mahoning County commissioners approved without comment a resolution to spend $2,500 in county hotel bed-tax revenue to promote a “Living Proof Live” women’s Christian conference Nov. 4-5 at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown.
Vindy's fair convert dives into newest attraction: a selfie scavenger hunt
Before I was assigned to cover the Canfield Fair as a reporter, I wasn’t an avid fairgoer.
Descendants of slaves to get preferential admission to Georgetown University
Georgetown University will give preference in admissions to the descendants of slaves owned by the Maryland Jesuits as part of its effort to atone for profiting from the sale of enslaved people, the president of the prominent Jesuit university in Washington announced Thursday.
BIDEN VISIT | VP departs Youngstown-Warren airport
BIDEN VISIT | VP's departs Youngstown-Warren airport
EXCLUSIVE | Biden says Trump will falter in Mahoning Valley
Vice President Joe Biden told politics reporter David Skolnick today that despite Donald Trump's success in the Mahoning Valley during the GOP primary, he will struggle in the general election.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 16
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
Dominion restores gas service after Boardman gas line break
Dominion restores gas service after Boardman gas line break
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Biden says can't trust Trump with nuclear launch codes
Biden says can't trust Trump with nuclear launch codes
CANFIELD FAIR | Biden exits the fair, after greets, eats
Vice President Joe Biden is visiting the Canfield Fair this afternoon.
CANFIELD FAIR | Scavenger hunt a fun challenge for Vindy reporter
Scavenger hunt a challenge for Vindy reporter
Cincinnati-area authorities say spike in overdoses continues
Cincinnati-area authorities say spike in overdoses continues
UPDATE | No injuries at explosion at SpaceX launch pad; rocket, satellite destroyed
Explosion at SpaceX launch pad destroys rocket, satellite
BIDEN VISIT | Veep says Clinton superior to Trump
Joe Biden Biden is in the Mahoning Valley stumping for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton
VINDY POLLING NOW | Fair food, YSU Football, and Gene Wilder films
We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants go to Valley schools, organizations
Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants go to Valley schools, organizations
Discrimination lawsuit filed against Champion couple
Discrimination lawsuit filed against Champion couple
Ex-astronaut indicted in traffic deaths of 2 girls in Alabama
Ex-astronaut indicted in traffic deaths of 2 girls in Alabama
Mahoning commissioners approve funding for women's Christian conference
Mahoning commissioners approved funding for women's Christian conference
CANFIELD FAIR | Vindy reporter participating in today's scavenger hunt
Vindy reporter participating in today's scavenger hunt
BIDEN VISIT | People slowly coming in to see VP stump for Clinton in Lordstown
BIDEN VISIT | People slowly coming in to see VP stump for Clinton in Lordstown
Additional 14 people indicted in city of Dayton theft scam
Additional 14 people indicted in city of Dayton theft scam
Boardman fire, police on scene of suspected gas leak
Boardman police, fire on scene of suspected gas leak
John Hinckley, who tried to kill President Reagan, to begin to live full time in Va. in Sept. 10
John Hinckley to begin to live full-time in Va. in Sept. 10
Explosion rocks SpaceX launch site in Florida during test
Explosion rocks SpaceX launch site in Florida during test
Man faces charges after gun fired on the South Side
Man faces charges after gun shot on the South Side
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump retreats from vow to deport all living in US illegally
Trump retreats from vow to deport all living in US illegally
West Side Cats to host garage sale
West Side Cats to host garage sale YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., will host a
Damon Hodges has prosthetic legs, but his heart is real
A play call will come soon from Liberty High School football coach Chet Allen, and it will put a smile on the faces of Dra Rushton and his teammates.
Insults fly high at Betras roast
Led by national talk show host and former Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer, politicians and others roasted Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras.
Cops caution drivers to be aware with Move Over, Slow Down
An officer heard the truck coming, pushed the tow-truck driver out of the way and was struck by his own cruiser.
Duquesne comes to YSU coming off a playoff season
Game day has finally rolled around and with it comes a bit more than a cupcake tuneup game to get an easy number one on the left side of the win column
Two Boardman schools receive new resource officers
Two Boardman schools receive new resource officers
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers eliminated from playoff contention
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers saw their playoff hopes come to an end on Wednesday night.
State takes steps to reduce drug overdoses, Ohio official tells Vindy
Ohio is ‘probably the hot bed of opioid’ overdoses, she said
Prep Roundup Wednesday’s results
VOLLEYBALL Heartland Christian 25-25-25, Leetonia 10-16-22 LEETONIA Bonnie Flynn had 15 kills
AP source: Steelers restructure deal for Antonio Brown
The NFL’s most productive receiver over the past three years is getting a raise commensurate with his star status
Youngstown's new van for prisoners purchased with speed camera money
Van should be in service starting next week
Costs for water main and city hall repairs concern Niles fiscal commission
Costs for water main and city hall repairs concern Niles fiscal commission
The sound and style of Frankie Valli
Staff report WARREN “Let’s Hang On! The Music of Frankie Valli” will come to Packard Music Hall,
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre gets back to basics with album, tour
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com On first listen to Martin Barre’s new solo album, “Back to
Canfield Fair grandstand headliner Halestorm in the forecast
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There are some bands that are just instantly
Pirates fall short against Cubs
Kris Bryant hit his 36th homer and made three solid plays at third base, helping Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs top the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Wednesday night for a three-game series sweep
Selah theater offers ‘Kitchen Witches’
Staff report STRUTHERS Selah Dessert Theater, located on the upper level of Selah Restaurant,
NFL players cleared in PEDs probe
NFL stars James Harrison, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers can start the regular season without having the specter of a league investigation over whether they used performance-enhancing drugs hanging over their heads.
Kluber, Tribe mow down Twins
Over the past two months, though, the Indians have been able to count on one thing: Corey Kluber has been almost flawless
Man charged for alleged bomb threat against Hubbard police
Man threatens to blow up police station in 911 call
Ohio Supreme Court permanently disbars Hubbard attorney
Prticipated in a scheme to conceal more than $850,000 of a client’s marital assets
Withers farm family marks 100 years of showing cattle at 170th fair
100th year that Withers Honey Creek Farms is showing its milking shorthorns at the Canfield Fair
Swarms of fair-goers learn bees’ crucial role
Bruce Zimmer, president of the Columbiana and Mahoning County Beekeepers’ Association, shows the beeswax items for sale inside the Canfield Fair’s Fruit, Hay and Grain Building. Funds raised through sales at the fair go toward education on the importance of honey bees as pollinators.
Slain IS spokesman was powerful leader
Associated Press BEIRUT With the killing of Abu Mohammed al-Adnani, the Islamic State group lost
US set to destroy chemical weapons
Associated Press DENVER The U.S. Army plans to start operating a $4.5 billion plant next week
“BattleBots” (8 p.m., ABC): There will be robot blood during the Season 2 finale of
“BattleBots” (8 p.m., ABC): There will be robot blood during the Season 2 finale of “BattleBots.”
Trump says in immigration speech that 11 million in US illegally are not a main issue
Trump says in immigration speech that 11 million in US illegally are not a main issue Combined
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Sept. 1, the 245th day of 2016. There are 121 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Hands of Stone (R) Panamanian boxer Roberto Duran soars to stardom when he
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Stapleton, Morris, Church lead CMA nods NEW YORK Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and
Energy companies push stocks lower
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks took small losses Wednesday as energy companies fell with
Mattel’s American Girl dolls to be sold at Toys ‘R’ Us stores
Associated Press NEW YORK Mattel’s American Girl dolls will soon be sold at Toys “R” Us stores,
Special to the Vindicator
Special to the Vindicator The Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., will open its season
NO TIPPING
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. When the bill comes after a meal, there’s no crunching numbers
Man faces charges of robbery, kidnapping
Man faces charges of robbery, kidnapping BOARDMAN A township man is scheduled for a preliminary
Sex, drugs and an undercover cop
After receiving a response from an Austintown undercover cop to their escort ad online, two Cleveland women were arrested at an Austintown motel for soliciting sex
Threatened, endangered species differ
By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Extension master gardener volunteer While the terms endangered and
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.;
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.; Sun: Steve Vuich hosts open stage, 7 p.m.
Holiday driving
Holiday driving According to AAA East Central, warm destinations offering fun-filled activities
Sharon Medical Center donates AEDs to area police departments
Seven police departments receive defibrillators.
Come visit us at the CANFIELD FAIR
By Marilyn McKinley Ohio certified naturalist volunteer The OSU Extension master gardener
OSU Extension at Canfield Fair
OSU Extension at Canfield Fair When: Through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Join our staff and
Missing fall color?
Missing fall color? Besides purchasing a few mums that may or may not make it through the winter,
How they match up | Penguins vs. Dukes
YSU DUQ Points per game29.430.7 Opp. points23.119.2 Rushing avg.199.8174.7 Passing
Yellow jackets and sugar!
Yellow jackets and sugar! These insects are helpful early in the year when they feast on
Obscene increase in cost of EpiPen justifies probe
Editorial: Once again, Big Pharma’s greed and venality are on full display, and once again, the debate over
Hearing in church shooting trial to be closed
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. A hearing on suppressing evidence in the Charleston church
Give to YSU to bolster higher ed
Opinion: Malcolm Gladwell, the author of non-fiction bestsellers such as “The Tipping Point,” “Outliers,” and
Guilty of talking too much
Opinion: By James Duane Los Angeles Times Someday soon, when you least expect it, a police officer may
Vintage ice cream sign is a real treat
A piece of Youngstown history will soon reappear at the place where it started. An advertising
Some small businesses struggle to find employees
Associated Press NEW YORK Small businesses that can’t find the right people to fill their job
WTG
Thursday Discussion ...And the Rest is History Book Club, 6 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600
Taking back our financial system
Opinion: BY Jim Hightower OtherWords Instead of griping about the greedheads of Wall Street and the rip-
Clinton makes appeal to Republican voters
Associated Press CINCINNATI Portraying a vote for her as a patriotic act, Hillary Clinton made a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Poland Township trustees, 10 a.m., special meeting in executive session to discuss
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Teri Caudill, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 30. Katelyn Lasko
Hurricane warning downgraded for Hawaii’s Big Island
Hurricane warning downgraded for Hawaii’s Big Island HILO, Hawaii Forecasters on Wednesday
Pumpkin breaks record
Pumpkin breaks record The 170th Canfield Fair has a broken record. During Wednesday’s fair board
METRO DIGEST || Semi crashes on I-80 in Hubbard
Semi crashes on I-80 HUBBARD The Ohio State Highway Patrol responded at about 2:10 p.m.
Man in look-alike case indicted in three crimes
The man charged with an April 8 break-in that was originally blamed on downtown artist has been indicted.
oddly enough
oddly enough ‘Bad apple culprit’ hits Pacific Northwest homes VANCOUVER, Wash. One rotten
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