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Stories published June 14, 2017

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

Dodgers top Tribe again

Cleveland relief ace Andrew Miller gave up a tiebreaking home run for the second straight night.


Mayweather-McGregor fight is a go

Floyd Mayweather Jr. said Wednesday he will come out of retirement to face UFC star Conor McGregor in a boxing match on Aug. 26.


Pirates fall to Rockies in series finale

Chad Kuhl (1-6) remained winless since the first week of the season.


Arrested for leaving caged dog in sun, man complains about heat in cruiser

A man charged with animal cruelty and disorderly conduct may not have realized the irony in his request for some relief from the heat Tuesday afternoon while getting into a hot police cruiser.


Tuition unchanged at YSU pending state budget; trustees buy misdemeanor jail

Tuition remains unchanged at Youngstown State University after today’s board of trustees meeting.


Valley political leaders react to today's shooting at GOP baseball practice

Local political figures of both parties condemned the gunfire attack on Republican members of Congress, and brought a message of bipartisanship.


Port authority review Aqua Ohio, YSU housing projects

Aqua Ohio will soon break ground on its new division headquarters at CASTLO Industrial Park in Struthers, and LRC Realty will break ground for The Enclave on Youngstown State University’s campus.


Ex-aide gets probation for excessive discipline of mentally challenged students

A former Leonard Kirtz School aide was sentenced to one year of probation for excessively disciplining two students who are mentally challenged.


ADI countersues port authority over canceled Chicago flights

Aerodynamics Inc., the airline that offered daily flights between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago last summer, denies that it misled airport officials.


Austintown American Legion, VFW ceremoniously retire Old Glories on Flag Day

Members of the American Legion and VFW posts in Austintown dutifully lowered flags into burning pits near the veterans memorials at Wickliffe Circle as smoke billowed out over Mahoning Avenue on Wednesday,


Trumbull officials disagree about rehiring of Ernie Cook after retirement

The Trumbull County human-resources director recommended during a public hearing Wednesday the retire and rehire of Ernie Cook as county 911 director.


Boardman trustees honor grad about to train as submarine officer

After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with numerous awards and distinctions, Ensign Ryan Bailey said he had people from his hometown to thank for his success.


Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard


Online school sues Ohio board after vote on $60M repayment

Online school sues Ohio board after vote on $60M repayment


Trump labeling House health care bill 'mean' frustrates GOP

Trump labeling House health care bill 'mean' frustrates GOP


Death toll rises to 12 in London apartment building inferno

Death toll rises to 12 in London apartment building inferno


Panicked UPS workers flee California gunfire that killed 4

Panicked UPS workers flee California gunfire that killed 4


Ohio man charged in 2 killings is charged in 3 more slayings

Ohio man charged in 2 killings is charged in 3 more slayings


YSU board holds off on tuition change

YSU board holds off on tuition change


Trumpcare protest is Thursday in Warren

Trumpcare protest is Thursday in Warren


YSU receives $1 million for 'Excellence in Training' Center

YSU receives $1 million for “Excellence in Training” Center


Another OD victim dumped on a South Side street

Another OD victim dumped on a South Side street


Child endangering charge for dad who left toddler in car

Child endangering charged for dad who left toddler in car


Lakeside Realty announces acquisition

Lakeside Realty announces acquisition


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Youngstown man pleads guilty to charges in March 1 incident

Youngstown man pleads guilty to charges in March 1 incident


UPDATE | Scalise in critical condition after surgery; gunman dead

U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, staffers and members of the Capitol Police were shot by a gunman with a long rifle at a baseball field in Alexandria, Va. this morning.


Investigators say Ohio father killed son with hatchet

Investigators say Ohio father killed son with hatchet


Former Leonard Kirtz school employee gets probation for excessive discipline of students

Former Leonard Kirtz school employee gets probation for excessive discipline of students


Ground expected to be broken for new YSU dorms July 10

Ground expected to be broken for new YSU dorms July 10


YSU trustee board meets today

YSU trustee board meets today


Paramedics revive Austintown woman from suspected OD

Paramedics revive Austintown woman from suspected OD


Media company buying 17 daily papers in Ohio, West Virginia

Media company buying 17 daily papers in Ohio, West Virginia


Ohio officer fired for 137-shot barrage won’t get job back

Ohio officer fired for 137-shot barrage won’t get job back


Youngstown police cite woman after her unrestrained children were injured in accident

Youngstown police cite woman after her unrestrained children were injured in accident


Markets Right Now: Utilities lead early stock gains

Markets Right Now: Utilities lead early stock gains


Michigan health chief charged in Flint water probe

Michigan health chief charged in Flint water probe


Husband attacks when wife tells him not to smoke pot

Wife: Husband attacked when I told him not to smoke pot


Public asked to help find Warren man with mental illness missing since Sunday

Public asked to help find Warren man with mental illness missing since Sunday


2 inmates remain on run after killing 2 prison guards

2 inmates remain on run after killing 2 prison guards


Junior Civic League awards scholarships

Junior Civic League will host its annual scholarship brunch at 2 p.m. June 25 at Holiday Inn South,


Baseball Oldtimers June meeting canceled

Baseball Oldtimers June meeting canceled youngstown Youngstown Baseball Oldtimers membership


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Canfield-Niles Road (corner of Kirk Road


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Boardman woman accused of taping child to chair faces additional felony charges

Struthers couple charged with child endangering in connection with suspected drug overdose


LeBron, Cavs are now chasing Warriors

LeBron James: ‘We’ll be back.’


Durant’s plan worked perfectly

Kevin Durant averaged 35.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in the NBA Finals.


Making racial history isn’t a concern for Holmes

‘We never thought of the groundbreaking nature of running for this office,’ he said.

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Boardman chef/restaurateur to compete with daughter Sunday on Food Network show

A watch party is set for Sunday at the restaurant.


Magic of Michael Foundation events planned

A golf outing is set for July 17. A dinner and meet-and-greet is Sept. 13.


Golf outing to benefit cancer-related organizations

The Yellow Brick Place-Rose Mary Flanagan Ovarian Cancer Foundation Memorial Golf Outing is July 14 at Squaw Creek-Avalon Golf and Country Club.


Detroit detainees sent to NEOCC

A group of Iraqi detainees rounded up over the weekend in the Detroit area by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau are being sent to Youngstown.


SPORTS DIGEST || Kent State football player dies after drills

The Portage County Coroner’s office confirmed late Tuesday that Kent State incoming freshman football player Tyler Heintz, a 2017 graduate of Kenton High School, died Tuesday morning.


Hubbard man convicted of 9th domestic-violence charge in 17 years

Amato P. Zaccone, 57, of Jacobs Road was convicted of his ninth domestic-violence charge since 2000 on Tuesday and could get up to three years in prison when he’s sentenced by Judge Peter Kontos of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court July 17.


Dodgers rookie clubs Indians

Clayton Kershaw extended his unbeaten string and rookie Cody Bellinger hit two home runs.


Warriors: No decision on Trump

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made


Monterey Pop featured backstage beefs and onstage magic Festival forefather at 50

By BETH HARRIS Associated Press LOS ANGELES Before Burning Man and Bonnaroo, Coachella and


Are we getting better at this?

I started writing this column in June 2014, and I haven’t missed a week. Yes, I’m patting myself


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to be observed Thursday

In 2016, Ohio received an estimated total of more than 15,830 reports of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. An estimated 5 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse each year.


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McKelvey Lake details in limbo

The state has awarded a grant to help a conservation organization buy McKelvey Lake from Aqua Ohio for recreational use.


Farmdale man faces felony animal-abuse charge

Ryan M. Pierce is also charged with having weapons while intoxicated


Bishop appoints board to review allegations of sexual abuse

The board will advise the bishop as to whether allegations of sexual abuse are credible and make recommendations concerning fitness for ministry in particular cases.


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Boardman Park’s Adventure Day Camp kicks off

More than 100 children are enrolled in the first week of Boardman Park’s Adventure Day Camp. The camp aims to give kids the structure of a school day, but with plenty of summertime fun.


Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have


The top five songs on the iTunes store for the most recently ended sales week:

The top five songs on the iTunes store for the most recently ended sales week: v “Despacito”


Jury in Cosby sex-assault case adjourns without verdict

Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Jurors in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case, weighing charges


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Feed & Sing ribbon-cutting SALEM The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-


DETHRONED

Warriors end Cavs’ comeback hopes


A reinvented burger

Family Features Text your friends, dust off your apron and fire up the grill. It’s time to throw


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Minor league team plans unusual Father’s Day promo JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A minor


YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 14

Today is Wednesday, June 14, the 165th day of 2017. There are 200 days left in the year. This is


Sessions denies improper Russia contacts

senate hearing Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on


Flag Day has special meaning

Opinion: By Leslie Hahner Tribune News Service Flag Day is a rather lackluster holiday. Many Americans


Public appointees must learn letter, spirit of Sunshine Law

Editorial: As a pillar of the Fourth Estate in the Mahoning Valley, The Vindicator has long staunchly


Hillary becoming a sad spectacle

Opinion: By Andrew Malcolm Special to McClatchy Hillary Clinton seems to have launched yet another


Rotary helps outdoor track team

Coach Seth Steiner recently presented the nine members of the Fitch Outdoor Track team that will be


Husted campaign

Husted campaign COLUMBUS The campaign of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, a 2018 Republican


‘Desperate’ search on for killer inmates

‘Desperate’ search on for killer inmates ATLANTA A Georgia sheriff said officers were


METRO DIGEST || Youngstown BOE nominates Kimble

BOE nominates Kimble YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Board of Education members unanimously voted to


North Korea frees student; parents say he’s in coma

Associated Press WASHINGTON An American college student whose parents say has been in a coma


Jaso, McCutchen power Bucs past Rockies

Stanley Cup visits PNC Park


Contemplating American racism

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Consider the depth and breadth of American racism. Let’s


Connected Links of the Week - June. 14

Tweets and photos from around the Valley


Ferguson advances to next round on 'AGT'

Ferguson advances to next round on 'AGT'


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StoneBridge Grille & Tavern LOFTY ASPIRATIONS

StoneBridge Grille and Tavern has lofty aspirations.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital David and Lindy Goist, Girard, girl, June 12. David and


Strawberries sweet or savory for Father’s Day

By JeanMarie Brownson Chicago Tribune (TNS) My father loves dessert. My mother baked spice


A colorful, tasty radicchio salad

Family Features As days get longer and the weather gets warmer, take your meal outdoors for some


Grape options that Dad will enjoy

Fruit Crepes Ingredients Crepes: 1/2 cup lowfat milk 1 egg Pinch salt 3/8 cup (1.5


Trump to award first Medal of Honor

Associated Press SOUTH HAVEN, MICH. Members of Army medic James McCloughan’s unit in Vietnam


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


Trump transition aide did not disclose role in Turkish work

Associated Press WASHINGTON As Michael Flynn spent last fall campaigning as Donald Trump’s top


Uber CEO to take leave of absence

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence for an


POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Discounters keeping grocery prices down

Associated Press NEW YORK At a Target in upper Manhattan, shoppers can pick from 19 types of


Liberty trustees nix plans for new road levy on ballot

Trustees decide against new levy on November ballot.


Southern Baptists adopt moral leadership statement

Associated Press PHOENIX Tensions over the U.S. presidential election were on display Tuesday at


Trump makes case for apprenticeships

Associated Press PEWAUKEE, Wis. President Donald Trump is making the case for more


Poland Township seeks comments, questions on Dobbins Road sidewalk project

Poland Township to build new Dobbins Road sidewalk in 2018


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., board meeting, commissioners hearing


Ohio man charged in 2 killings is suspect in 3 other slayings

Associated Press CANTON A man suspected of killing a North Royalton mother and her two college-


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