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

Trump says US can’t afford quick Afghanistan withdrawal

Trump says US can’t afford quick Afghanistan withdrawal


Warren detectives begin to investigate apparent weekend homicides

Warren detectives begin to investigate apparent weekend homicides


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UPDATE | Judge shooter ID'd as YSU player Ma'lik Richmond's father

Judge shot, wounded near Ohio courthouse; suspect killed


Jury awards $417M in lawsuit linking talcum powder to cancer

Jury awards $417M in lawsuit linking talcum powder to cancer


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ECLIPSE USA | Moon blots the sun out of the sky in historic US eclipse

ECLIPSE DAY | Americans stake out prime viewing spots


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#SOLARECLIPSE2017 | The Valley looks to the skies

Folks downtown came out at about 2:30 to watch the 83 percent of the eclipse visible in the Valley today.


Christie calls Trump’s Charlottesville comments ’a mistake’

Christie calls Trump’s Charlottesville comments ’a mistake’


BARCELONA ATTACK | Police fatally shoot van suspect

Spain death toll to 15 as suspect linked to fatal carjacking


Rockabilly pioneer Sonny Burgess dies in Arkansas at 88

Rockabilly pioneer Sonny Burgess dies in Arkansas at 88


Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year

Alabama starts atop AP poll for 2nd straight year


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Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Disney on Ice coming to Covelli

Disney on Ice coming to Covelli


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UPDATE | Tressel talks success during his YSU address

Tressel talks success during his YSU address


Sight for All United Foundation to host ball

Sight for All United Foundation to host ball

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Ryan to face voters following Trump nationwide address

Ryan to face voters following Trump nationwide address


Judge rules against sealing records of ex-Bazetta police chief

Judge rules against sealing records of ex-Bazetta police chief


Japanese students visit for part of summer

Japanese students visit for part of summer

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Janice Guy is a hero at Greenbriar

Janice Guy is a hero at Greenbriar

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St. Elizabeth Boardman employees donate toward Rescue Mission’s capital campaign

St. Elizabeth Boardman employees donate toward Rescue Mission’s capital campaign

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Judge DeGenaro visits Austintown Rotary Club

Judge DeGenaro visits Austintown Rotary Club

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Fifth annual vatra planned for Saturday

Fifth annual vatra planned for Saturday


Two groups celebrate anniversary of Title IX

Two groups celebrate anniversary of Title IX

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Ramp from SR 11 to I-80 westbound closed this afternoon

Ramp from state Route 11 to I-80 westbound closed this afternoon


Home Savings covers parking costs at YSU

Home Savings covers parking costs at YSU


Parents die, kids hospitalized after family falls off cliff

Parents die, kids hospitalized after family falls off cliff


Closing arguments expected in Bunn murder trial

Closing arguments expected in Bunn murder trial


Markets Right Now: Stocks are little changed in early traded

Markets Right Now: Stocks are little changed in early traded


Rap battle over when shot hits shoulder

Rap battle over when shot hits shoulder


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Police keeping abreast of flashing, robbery report

Police keeping abreast of flashing, robbery report


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Man gets 9 years for striking, killing Cortland woman in 2016

Russell G. Lauer III, 44, of state Route 5 in Cortland apologized before he received a nine-year prison sentence Monday for hitting and killing a woman along side of Ridge Road in Fowler Township Feb. 27, 2016.


University of Texas in Austin removes Confederate statues

University of Texas in Austin removes Confederate statues


Youngstown police make two weekend gun arrests

Youngstown police make two weekend gun arrests


33 arrested during Boston rally protest heading to court

33 arrested during Boston rally protest heading to court


Warren police ID two people found dead from shootings

Warren police ID two people found dead from shootings


WORTH A LOOK

ART SHOWS Buhl Day 2017 is seeking entries for this year’s art show. It will be a juried 2-D


Special promotion on older cats

Special promotion on older cats YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats is having a special promotion on cats


INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak

INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a final-round 69 in


world Trump to speak tonight on Afghanistan, S. Asia

Associated Press CAMP MOREHEAD, Afghanistan Signaling that the U.S. military expects its mission


Solar eclipse viewing events planned around the Valley

MetroParks, Boardman schools, OH WOW! among those planning eclipse viewing events


Warren man struck by vehicle and killed

Warren man struck by vehicle and killed JACKSON TOWNSHIP Thomas R. Smith, 65, of Warren, was


Indians unable to ‘dodge bullets’ in finale vs. Royals

Kansas City piled up 12 hits and six runs off Cleveland starter Danny Salazar (5-6).


Randy Newman at top of his game

By STEVEN WINE Associated Press Randy Newman’s new album includes a song cataloging American


Bell, Pirates provide lessons for youngsters in win over Cards

Josh Bell homered and drove in four runs to lead the Pirates.


Hollywood hacking goes beyond piracy

By TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Piracy is a long-running and even routine issue


Power wins Pocono IndyCar race

Power and Newgarden gave Penske Racing a 1-2 podium finish at Pocono.


‘Despacito’ singer Luis Fonsi is no newcomer Savoring his success

By SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS Associated Press NEW YORK The global phenomenon “Despacito” may be


Conner stars as Steelers top Falcons

Third-round pick James Conner had 98 yards rushing on 20 carries.


‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ outdoes ‘Logan Lucky’

‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ outdoes ‘Logan Lucky’ LOS ANGELES Critics loved “Logan Lucky” and gave a


jerry lewis, 91 Celebrities, fans mourn death of comedy icon

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jerry Lewis, the manic, rubber-faced showman who jumped and


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Vigil Against Hate brings call for all to stand together

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With the backdrop of racially motivated


Twice as great: Pluchinsky repeats as Greatest Golfer champion

Brandon Pluchinsky, Katie Rogner, Mark Standohar and Gene Bellatto were among 10 winners Sunday.


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


US sailors hurt, missing after collision

Associated Press ABU GHADDUR, Iraq U.S.-backed Iraqi forces on Sunday launched a multi-pronged


Voter fraud is real

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service The Trump administration wants to check up on voter fraud


Among counties receiving the vaccination are Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull

Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Department of Natural


PREPS

PREPS SCHEDULE TODAY boys golf Boardman vs. Canfield, Tippecanoe Country Club, 8 a.m.


Police seek members of Spanish terror cell

Associated Press RIPOLL, Spain TThey were brothers and boyhood friends from a town with no


Shooting death

Shooting death WARREN Warren police had no suspects in custody Sunday in connection with the


Judges routinely allow disavowed science

Associated Press BOSTON Two hairs that looked like the victim’s; some dirt on a truck like that


ON THE LINKS | Sunday’s professional golf results

SOLHEIM CUP WEST DES MOINES, IOWA Lexi Thompson got things going with a big rally and Cristie


Free speech supporters: Outnumbered, but a success

Associated Press BOSTON Supporters of a small, conservative free speech rally Saturday in Boston


US sailors hurt, missing after collision with tanker

Associated Press SINGAPORE At least 10 U.S. sailors are missing after the USS John S. McCain


SPORTS digest

Schlabach, Stafford lift Bears over Scrappers GRANVILLE, W.Va. Deon Stafford singled three


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA 8 5 uA K 9 3 vA 4 w10 9 6 5 Partner opens


Painting of Confederate general who fought in Columbiana Co. removed

Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, Ohio A painting of a Confederate general has been removed from a


US, Mexico, Canada vow rapid update of NAFTA

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S., Canadian and Mexican negotiators are pledging to work quickly


AROUND THE HORN | Sunday’s other MLB games

INTERLEAGUE Cubs 6, Blue Jays 5, 10 innings CHICAGO Alex Avila capped Chicago’s three-run


FILMOGRAPHY Jerry Lewis Motion pictures featuring comedian Jerry Lewis include:

“My Friend Irma,” 1949. “My Friend Irma Goes West,” 1950. “At War With the Army,” 1950.


The top 20 global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average

The top 20 global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average


SUNDAY’s NFL PRESEASON GAME

Saints 13, Chargers 7 CARSON, CALIF. Alvin Kamara ran for a 50-yard touchdown and New Orleans


Kasich tells Trump: Stop all the chaos

Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich urged President Donald


YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 21

Today is Monday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2017. There are 132 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,


VALLEY VIEWING EVENTS

VALLEY VIEWING EVENTS What: Solar eclipse viewing events When: Today Where: Mill Creek


THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY: FINAL SCORES

*-Won in a playoff men 17 handicap Paul Marovich, Rolling Hills Golf Course80-82-88—250 Jay


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Lester W. Coblentz, 20, of 7967 state Rt. 534,


LOTTERies

LOTTERies SUNDAY’s numbers OHIO evening drawings Pick 36-3-0 Pick 41-9-1-5 Pick 5


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday City of Youngtown Human Relations Commission, 10 a.m., 6th floor council caucus


Trio pulls US from brink of war with saber-rattling North Korea

Opinion: After threatening fire and fury, how does a superpower de-escalate? By scrambling its secretary of


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Megan and Bryan Stacy, Bessemer, Pa., girl, Aug. 19.


Barcelona attack reinforces need for global terror fight

Editorial: London. Paris. Nice. Berlin. Stockholm. Jerusalem. Columbus. Charlottesville. That roll call of


Sex offender moves next door to victim – legally next door to his victim – legally

Associated Press EDMOND, Okla. A convicted sex offender who molested his niece when she was 7


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