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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.
#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.
#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.
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 ...
Twice as great: Pluchinsky repeats as Greatest Golfer champion
Brandon Pluchinsky, Katie Rogner, Mark Standohar and Gene Bellatto were among 10 winners Sunday.
Stories published August 21, 2017
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
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
ECLIPSE USA | Moon blots the sun out of the sky in historic US eclipse
ECLIPSE DAY | Americans stake out prime viewing spots
#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
Sight for All United Foundation to host ball
Sight for All United Foundation to host ball
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
St. Elizabeth Boardman employees donate toward Rescue Mission’s capital campaign
St. Elizabeth Boardman employees donate toward Rescue Mission’s capital campaign
Judge DeGenaro visits Austintown Rotary Club
Judge DeGenaro visits Austintown Rotary Club
Two groups celebrate anniversary of Title IX
Two groups celebrate anniversary of Title IX
Ramp from SR 11 to I-80 westbound closed this afternoon
Ramp from state Route 11 to I-80 westbound closed this afternoon
Parents die, kids hospitalized after family falls off cliff
Parents die, kids hospitalized after family falls off cliff
Markets Right Now: Stocks are little changed in early traded
Markets Right Now: Stocks are little changed in early traded
Police keeping abreast of flashing, robbery report
Police keeping abreast of flashing, robbery report
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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