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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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 receives $1 million for 'Excellence in Training' Center
YSU receives $1 million for “Excellence in Training” Center
Child endangering charge for dad who left toddler in car
Child endangering charged for dad who left toddler in car
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
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
Boardman woman accused of taping child to chair faces additional felony charges
Struthers couple charged with child endangering in connection with suspected drug overdose
Making racial history isn’t a concern for Holmes
‘We never thought of the groundbreaking nature of running for this office,’ he said.
Durant’s plan worked perfectly
Kevin Durant averaged 35.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in the NBA Finals.
Magic of Michael Foundation events planned
A golf outing is set for July 17. A dinner and meet-and-greet is Sept. 13.
Boardman chef/restaurateur to compete with daughter Sunday on Food Network show
A watch party is set for Sunday at the restaurant.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Warriors: No decision on Trump
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. The Golden State Warriors say no decision has been made
Dodgers rookie clubs Indians
Clayton Kershaw extended his unbeaten string and rookie Cody Bellinger hit two home runs.
Farmdale man faces felony animal-abuse charge
Ryan M. Pierce is also charged with having weapons while intoxicated
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.
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.
Rep. Bill Johnson writes about poor father-children relationships in his first book
The book will be available Friday
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.
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.
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-
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., board meeting, commissioners hearing
Poland Township seeks comments, questions on Dobbins Road sidewalk project
Poland Township to build new Dobbins Road sidewalk in 2018
Trump makes case for apprenticeships
Associated Press PEWAUKEE, Wis. President Donald Trump is making the case for more
Southern Baptists adopt moral leadership statement
Associated Press PHOENIX Tensions over the U.S. presidential election were on display Tuesday at
Liberty trustees nix plans for new road levy on ballot
Trustees decide against new levy on November ballot.
Discounters keeping grocery prices down
Associated Press NEW YORK At a Target in upper Manhattan, shoppers can pick from 19 types of
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Uber CEO to take leave of absence
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will take a leave of absence for an
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
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Trump to award first Medal of Honor
Associated Press SOUTH HAVEN, MICH. Members of Army medic James McCloughan’s unit in Vietnam
Grape options that Dad will enjoy
Fruit Crepes Ingredients Crepes: 1/2 cup lowfat milk 1 egg Pinch salt 3/8 cup (1.5
A colorful, tasty radicchio salad
Family Features As days get longer and the weather gets warmer, take your meal outdoors for some
Strawberries sweet or savory for Father’s Day
By JeanMarie Brownson Chicago Tribune (TNS) My father loves dessert. My mother baked spice
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital David and Lindy Goist, Girard, girl, June 12. David and
Contemplating American racism
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Consider the depth and breadth of American racism. Let’s
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
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown BOE nominates Kimble
BOE nominates Kimble YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Board of Education members unanimously voted to
‘Desperate’ search on for killer inmates
‘Desperate’ search on for killer inmates ATLANTA A Georgia sheriff said officers were
Husted campaign
Husted campaign COLUMBUS The campaign of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, a 2018 Republican
Rotary helps outdoor track team
Coach Seth Steiner recently presented the nine members of the Fitch Outdoor Track team that will be
Hillary becoming a sad spectacle
Opinion: By Andrew Malcolm Special to McClatchy Hillary Clinton seems to have launched yet another
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
Flag Day has special meaning
Opinion: By Leslie Hahner Tribune News Service Flag Day is a rather lackluster holiday. Many Americans
Sessions denies improper Russia contacts
senate hearing Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Jeff Sessions heatedly denied on
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
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Minor league team plans unusual Father’s Day promo JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A minor
A reinvented burger
Family Features Text your friends, dust off your apron and fire up the grill. It’s time to throw
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Feed & Sing ribbon-cutting SALEM The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-
Jury in Cosby sex-assault case adjourns without verdict
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Jurors in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case, weighing charges
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”
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