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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Arkansas inmates snatch keys, take control of part of prison
Arkansas inmates snatch keys, take control of part of prison
Russell Lauer to be sentenced Aug. 28 for death of Brittany Szwedko
Russell Lauer to be sentenced Aug. 28 for death of Brittany Szwedko
Youngstown man has second thoughts about representing himself in death-penalty case
Youngstown man has second thoughts about representing himself in death-penalty case
YNDC gets nearly $500K fed grant to allow Youngstown to purchase healthy foods
YNDC gets nearly $500K fed grant to allow Youngstown to purchase healthy foods
Digital divide discussion takes place in Youngstown
Digital divide discussion takes place in Youngstown
Nearly 400 turn out at YSU to pay tribute to Frank C. Watson
Nearly 400 turn out at YSU to pay tribute to Frank C. Watson
Downtown street closures bring complaints from some businesses
Street closures bring complaints from some businesses
Youngstown lifts boil-water alert for parts of West Side, Austintown
Youngstown lifts boil-water alert for parts of West Side, Austintown
Ohio parents' lawsuit blames schools for bullying, child suicide
Ohio parents' lawsuit blames schools for bullying, child suicide
Brock On: Osweiler picked to start Browns' exhibition opener
Brock On: Osweiler picked to start Browns' exhibition opener
Don Baylor, former MVP and manager of year, dead at 68
Don Baylor, former MVP and manager of year, dead at 68
Man faces stolen property charges after early-morning police stop
Man faces theft charges after early-morning police stop
Petitioners seek to change how elections work in Youngstown
Petitioners seek to change how elections work in Youngstown
Four years, nine months in prison for woman who killed passenger in crash
Four years, nine months in prison for woman who killed passenger in crash
Sean McKinney on VTR
Youngstown mayoral candidate Sean McKinney joined Vindy Talk Radio to discuss the upcoming election.
Preliminary hearing today for couple accused in freezer case
Preliminary hearing today for couple accused in freezer case
The Latest: Report aims to block Asian carp from Great Lakes
The Latest: Report aims to block Asian carp from Great Lakes
Google VP denounces employee memo’s views on female workers
Google VP denounces employee memo’s views on female workers
St. Louis County NAACP now supports Missouri travel advisory
St. Louis County NAACP now supports Missouri travel advisory
Thief gets away with $170 from Belmont Avenue dollar store
Thief gets away with $170 from Belmont Avenue dollar store
City police arrest woman found during OD on West Side
City police arrest woman found during OD on West Side
Qualifying seniors given option to stay at previous city high school
Qualifying seniors given option to stay at previous city high school
UPDATE | Missouri officer killed during traffic stop, man sought
Police name suspect in Missouri officer’s death
Missouri officer killed during traffic stop, man sought
Missouri officer killed during traffic stop, man sought
Trump raps Democratic Sen. Blumenthal as phony ’con artist’
Trump raps Democratic Sen. Blumenthal as phony ’con artist’
Police: Warren shooting was double or triple homicide
Police believe last week's Warren shooting was multiple homicide
Death of girl hurt as a baby may prompt more charges for dad
Death of girl hurt as a baby may prompt more charges for dad
Boardman man cited after pair found passed out in car Sunday
Boardman man cited after pair found passed out in car Sunday
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic receives donation
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic receives donation
WORTH A LOOK
ART SHOWS Buhl Day 2017 is seeking entries for this year’s art show. It will be a juried 2D
Retirement hasn’t slowed Garrison Keillor
By JEFF BAENEN Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. Garrison Keillor is not spending his time in
‘Bizarre Foods’ host on new show, travel tips, addiction hope A lot on Zimmern’s plate
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK Andrew Zimmern, host of Travel Channel’s
TCAP expands with 7th location, promotes center-based play
Center-based play draws in more than 600 students to attend Trumbull Community Action Program’s Head Start school
Marley talks reggae, cannabis
By JOSEPH LONGO Associated Press LOS ANGELES Damian Marley shot the music video for his new
Fifth annual Wings-n-Wheels soars for crowd of thousands
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com warren Ron Kocka of Mecca Township was one of thousands
MetroParks makes improvements to Volney Rogers Field area
Volney Rogers Field courts will soon reopen to the public
Frank Watson epitomized the very best of the Valley
Editorial: Frank C. Watson, prominent business leader and philanthropist, lived the Scriptural precept, “From
Black women deal with unequal pay
Opinion: By Starita Smith Tribune News Service Despite the astronomical pay of Oprah, Serena Williams and
Starbucks denies rumors of discounts
Starbucks denies rumors of discounts detroit Starbucks Corp. is shooting down a rumor that its
State warns Ohioans of scam involving unclaimed funds
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials are warning Ohioans to beware of a scam involving
Officials clash with Department of Energy over uranium plant
Associated Press PIKETON, Ohio Officials in an Ohio village are at odds with the U.S. Department
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES ACADEMIES Brown urges students to seek nominations WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas J. Lee, 35, of 3004 Lancer Court NW, Warren,
Welcome boost from China to global pressure on N. Korea
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines A global pressure campaign on North Korea propelled by
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 12:30 p.m. (TNN) Tennis: Rogers Cup. 2 p.m. (NBCSN) Track and field: IAAF
MiLB STATISTICS
MiLB STATISTICS SFlbMINOR LEAGUES SINGLE A New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., village municipal building, 2538 Grandview
GOLF roundup
champions tour Goydos wins playoff BLAINE, MINN. Paul Goydos birdied the first playoff hole
NFL News & notes
FALCONS Collins suspended 10 games for PEDs FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. For the second straight year,
Don’t use sharks as props
Opinion: By Paula Moore People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals By now, you’ve surely seen – or at
Manufacturer: Corrosion caused ride to break apart
Associated Press COLUMBUS Excessive corrosion on a support beam caused a “catastrophic failure”
Improvements coming to Maple and Southern railroad crossing in Boardman
Ohio Rail Development Commission has identified safety concerns at railroad crossing
Creepy crawlers captivate crowd at reptile show
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Earlier this year, James Kagarise went to the Animal
‘Dark Tower’ tops a slow weekend; ‘Detroit’ disappoints
‘Dark Tower’ tops a slow weekend; ‘Detroit’ disappoints NEW YORK After a decade of development
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Rare August tornado sends 30 to hospital
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY A rare late-summer tornado smashed into a shopping district of
Man faces trial in dog-abuse case
Associated Press DEDHAM, MASS. A man charged with abusing a dog so severely it had to be
Pence slams report on possible prep for 2020 presidential bid
Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. Vice President Mike Pence has pushed back against a news
Trump’s hands-on messaging is unprecedented, carries risks
Associated Press NEW YORK For the third time in six months, President Donald Trump is on the
Feds join search for escaped rape suspect
Associated Press PAULDING, OHIO Federal officials joined local authorities Sunday as the search
Venezuela troops quash attack on military base
Associated Press VALENCIA, VENEZUELA Soldiers battled for three hours Sunday morning against a
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 5
Today is Saturday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2017. There are 148 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE todAY boys golf Ursuline vs. Alliance, Alliance Country Club, 9 a.m.
Austintown outage
Austintown outage AUSTINTOWN Power was restored by 12:40 p.m. Sunday after a tree limb fell on a
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 8, Royals 7 Royals 9, Mariners 1 KANSAS CITY, MO. Rookie Jakob
SPORTS digest
Baird Brothers third in Palomino World Series SANTA CLARA, CALIF. Baird Brothers made history in
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 7
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 7 Today is Monday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2017. There are 146 days left in
Work is the key to welfare reform
Opinion: By Katherine Bradley and Robert Rector The Heritage Foundation Last year marked the 20th
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 1
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2017. There are 152 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 4
Today is Friday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2017. There are 149 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
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