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Zac Brown Band, Y Live sweep Valley off its feet
"Thanks for letting us break the seal on this place," three-time Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band shouted to a record-breaking crowd of nearly 17,000 at ...
Stories published August 25, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Boardman plans memorial to safety-service workers
Township officials have plans for another project on the Market Street property where a new fire station is being built.
Sen. Portman leads discussion with local officials, FBI on human trafficking
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, a Cincinnati-area Republican, visited the Valley today to talk about a topic that local law enforcement and health-care professionals agree is a worsening problem: human trafficking.
Airport officials dispute date of notice that Allegiant is leaving in Jan.
Allegiant Air told a Youngtown-Warren Regional Airport official Aug. 18 that the airline planned to end service at the airport, but that fact was kept from the public and most local government leaders until Friday.
Rapist of 13-year-old gets 3 more years in prison
A man who raped a 13-year-old girl, who became pregnant as a result of the incident, will be off the streets for 10 years.
Niles bookstore remains hidden jewel for readers
A small storefront in Niles is a bastion of the printed word.
Social-emotional learning key to transforming schools, Rep. Tim Ryan tells teachers
Practicing social-emotional learning in the classroom is what will transform schools for the better, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, told Youngstown City Schools educators today.
North Korea tests three failed missiles: Whiz, Bang and Fizz
North Korea tests three failed missiles: Whiz, Bang and Fizz
Trump pardons ex-sheriff convicted of defying judge’s order
Trump pardons ex-sheriff convicted of defying judge’s order
Canfield schools spray for mosquitoes as a precaution
Canfield schools spray for mosquitoes as a precaution
Missing Hubbard teen found in Florida, man in custody
Missing Hubbard teen found in Florida, man in custody
Man arraigned after Campbell police say he broke child’s wrist
Man arraigned after Campbell police say he broke child’s wrist
Police say heroin found pre-packaged for sale in Niles
Police say heroin found pre-packaged for sale in Niles
UPDATE | Allegiant denies airport officials blindsided by service cut
UPDATE | Allegiant denies airport officials blindsides by service cut
City firefighters extinguish Judson Avenue house blaze
City firefighters extinguish Judson Avenue house blaze
Portion of SR 46 closed after truck leaves the road
Portion of SR 46 closed after truck leaves the road
East Side Crime Watch hosts food, clothing giveaway until noon today
East Side Crime Watch hosts food, clothing giveaway until noon today
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women of Youngstown will be resuming meetings for
Salem’s Trolley Ghost Tour is Saturday
Salem’s Trolley Ghost Tour is Saturday salem The Salem Historical Society offers the Trolley
TEXAS HURRICANE | Rockport, Texas, officials hearing reports of damage
TEXAS HURRICANE | Rockport, Texas, officials are receiving reports of damage.
Reserve runs over Columbiana
Western Reserve finally got the home opener it wanted
Rulli Bros. grocer running as a Republican for Ohio Senate
Two Democrats are mulling bids for the seat.
Boardman police nab Rite Aid robbery suspect
Two pharmacists told police the robber handed over a note saying he had a gun and wanted 10 real suboxone.
Shooting death interrupts peaceful neighborhood
The Fairview Gardens mom said her kids had just come in from playing where the young woman was killed.
SPORTS DIGEST || Indians’ Tomlin set for Scrappers game
Niles - Cleveland Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin will make a rehab appearance tonight at Eastwood Field when the Mahoning Valley Scrappers take on the West Virginia Black Bears.
Judge convinces defendant to keep his attorney
Bryant Murphy intent on going to trial on charges of assaulting a prison guard
Program presents resources, services for area seniors
Services offered include caregiving, home repairs, medication management, elder fraud and fire safety.
Four people arrested after Boardman woman reports gun threat
Boardman police seize gun, 12.8 grams of cocaine on Cook Avenue call
METRO DIGEST || Kids taken from home
An East Side drug raid failed to turn up drugs but did reveal children living in conditions authorities called “deplorable.”
Zac Brown Band, Y Live sweep Valley off its feet
"Thanks for letting us break the seal on this place," three-time Grammy award-winning Zac Brown Band shouted to a record-breaking crowd of nearly 17,000 at YSU's Stambaugh Stadium for what organizers hope will be just the first of many annual Y Live concerts, and eventually, a "multi-day, must-see music festival."
Boardman hosts solar eclipse viewing at Spartan Stadium
Boardman invited the community to watch the solar eclipse together at Spartan Stadium through protective eye glasses or on the jumbotron on Aug. 21.
Snake celebrates birthday with special guests
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The rat snake at Ford Nature Center celebrated
Art camp offers children opportunity express creativity
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Wonderstruck Artisan Market and Classes hosted a
Canfield Community Briefs
Singers for worship service welcomed As has occurred for many years, on the Sunday morning of the
Snake celebrates 20th birthday at event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The rat snake at Ford Nature Center celebrated
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf takes second The Canfield High School girls golf team recently played in the Ashland
Locals showcase special talents at show
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Purple Cat Productions hosted their first ever
Poland Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to have demonstration at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be
Fun for families and furry friends at pooch party
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted a Pooch-a-Palooza
Austintown Community Briefs
Band night to be Aug. 28 Austintown Fitch Falcon Stadium, located at 4560 Falcon Dr. in
Residents at The Blackburn Home have special day at library
Residents of The Blackburn Home enjoyed a special day in the neighborhood on Aug. 1.
POLICE BLOTTER
Aug. 12 Arrest: David Johnson, 19, of Tyrell Street, Youngstown, faces a breaking-and-entering
Carnival open house promotes fun and learning
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hitchcock Woods Early Learning Center hosted
CHS cheerleaders host annual Kiddie Cheer Camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield cardinal spirit reached to the rafters of the high
Children learn lessons about agriculture with classic tale
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted its monthly
McFarland, Sobinovsky plan fall wedding
NEW MIDDLETOWN The parents of Emily McFarland, Poland, are announcing the engagement of their
Engineering program brings creativity into science
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children engaged in an Engineering
Motorcycle run raises money for animals
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Motorcyclists revved their engines on July 16
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls tennis falls to Austintown The girls varsity tennis team at Austintown Fitch High School
Children showcase creativity at art camp
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Wonderstruck Artisan Market and Classes hosted a
Poland wins World Series crown
By Codie Talley CTalley@vindy.com For the Poland 13-14 softball team, jumping on teams early and
Marietta Gallo, Daniel Monroe are engaged
Youngstown Marietta Gallo and Daniel Monroe, both of Youngstown, are announcing their engagement.
Adults work on their art at Poland library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Adults worked on paintings in Poland library on Aug. 15 during
Boardman Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to have demonstration at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature youth football Football season is on the horizon and Neighbors needs
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors Blitz to feature middle school football and younger Football season is on the horizon
Little Bulldogs prepare for 2017 season with new gear and more
The Poland Little Bulldogs are geared up for the 2017 football season. The Little Bulldogs are
Kindergartners get a lesson in safety
A record number of 111 in-coming Canfield Local Schools kindergarten students attended Kindergarten Safety Day sponsored by Canfield PTO on Aug. 19.
Motorcycle run raises money for animals
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Motorcyclists revved their engines on July 16
Raenell Hannis | Jonathan Creighton
Columbus The Ohio Village Church, Columbus, provided the setting Dec. 3, 2016, for the 3:30 p.m.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Appreciation day YOUNGSTOWN Second Harvest Food Bank will have a Volunteer Appreciation Day from
Trump’s stance on monuments a giant leap across illogical chasm
Opinion: Vindicator Politics Writer David Skolnick’s column will return next week. By Tom Mackall Special
Racism in the spotlight
Opinion: By Germine Awad The Dallas Morning News President Donald Trump’s slowness to condemn the
Music at Noon returns to Butler
Staff report Youngstown The Dana School of Music’s Music at Noon concerts for the upcoming fall
More evacuations as Hurricane Harvey bears down on Texas
Associated Press HOUSTON Harvey intensified into a hurricane Thursday and steered for the Texas
Abercrombie reports a narrower loss
Associated Press NEW YORK Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported a narrower second-quarter loss
MAHONING COUNTY | INDICTMENTS
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Tommy Grant, 23, Tracy Lane,
Facing 20 counts
Facing 20 counts YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell man whose Deavitt Avenue home was searched as part of a
columbus Condemned Ohio killer of 2 wants September execution postponed
Associated Press COLUMBUS A condemned killer scheduled to die in less than a month is
‘Cheers’ actor, radio host Jay Thomas dies of cancer at 69
‘Cheers’ actor, radio host Jay Thomas dies of cancer at 69 LOS ANGELES Jay Thomas, a radio talk
Sears to close more stores
Associated Press NEW YORK Sears continued to struggle in its second quarter with declining sales
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vShaker Woods Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Over 200 crafters and
Film blends ‘Cinderella’ and ‘Flashdance’ ‘LEAP!’ SETS LOW BARRE
REVIEW ‘LEAP’ Voice cast: Elle Fanning, Nat Wolff, Carly Rae Jepsen Rating: PG for “some
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jason and Shelby Camerlengo, Brookfield, boy, Aug. 23.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 8 a.m., work session, superintendent’s conference room,
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 71 to tie
Youngstown State University Department of Theatre, Dance announces 2017-18 schedule
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State University Department of Theatre and Dance has
Austintown Junior Women’s League to host mixer
Austintown Junior Women’s League to host mixer
Massachusetts hospital worker claims record lottery jackpot
Associated Press BRAINTREE, Mass. A 53-year-old Massachusetts hospital worker stepped forward
Search ends for McCain missing
Associated Press SINGAPORE The U.S. Navy on Thursday called off the search at sea for sailors
Looking for some cool music to listen to tonight? Here are some options:
Looking for some cool music to listen to tonight? Here are some options: v “Limoncello,” 4-7 p.m.:
Hostage situation ends in Charleston after gunman shot
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. A fired dishwasher shot and killed a chef and held a person
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway
Austintown library hosts board game event
The Austintown library had an event for teenagers and adults to play strategy board games in their meeting room on Aug. 12.
Aug. 16
Aug. 16 Menacing: A Lyon Boulevard man said he had been threatened, and that someone trespassed on
Jennifer Bennett, Matthew Baird to exchange vows
North Lima Jennifer Bennett and Matthew E. Baird, both of North Lima, are announcing their
Growing opiate epidemic in need of quick response
Editorial: When it comes to making a dent in the deadly opiate epidemic that stubbornly continues to spiral
AROUND THE HORN Thursday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 10, Yankees 6 DETROIT Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees
THURSDAY ON THE LINKS Professional golf results
NORTHERN TRUST OLD WESTBURY, N.Y. Golf hasn’t felt this easy to Dustin Johnson since he was
NFL PRESEASON roundup
Panthers 24, Jaguars 23 JACKSONVILLE Cam Newton was perfect in his preseason debut. Seeing live
WASHINGTON | Trump lays into GOP over debt ceiling, health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fanning the flames of GOP discord, President Donald Trump accused
Indians batter BoSox in battle of No. 1s
Red Sox ace Chris Sale was battered while matching the shortest start of his career
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