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

Brooks Koepka caps record week with U.S. Open title

Brooks Koepka traveled around the world to find his game. He found stardom right at home as the U.S. Open champion.


MASONIC GROUPS

WEDNESDAY The P.E.O. Ohio Chapter CE will hold its regular meeting at noon at A La Cart Catering,


Learn how to become a foster parent

Learn how to become a foster parent lisbon Lepper Library, 303 E. Lincoln Way, will host Sherry


SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 1314 Belmont


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., will offer the following opportunities: Monday,


SENIOR MENU

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. will meet for a luncheon at noon at


'Cars 3' outdistances 'Wonder Woman' at box office this weekend

The raunchy 'Rough Night' had rough showing at movie theaters, earning only $8.1 million


Columbus woman crowned Miss Ohio 2017

A North Royalton woman is first runner-up


President Trump is not under investigation by special counsel, attorney says

Trump has been increasingly angry and agitated over reports he is a focus of the probe, advisers say


Cosby still faces string of civil lawsuits filed by 10 women in 2 states

His criminal trial ended in a mistrial Saturday


Five police officers killed in Taliban attack

At least nine other police officers and nine civilians were injured in today's attack


National elections in France today likely to clinch Macron's hold on power

His party could win 450 of 577 seats in the lower chamber of the national Legislature


Trump supporter storms stage, disrupts performance of 'Julius Caesar'

The woman reportedly shouted, 'Stop leftist violence!'


On deck, Season 19 for Mahoning Valley Scrappers

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are set to begin their 19th season with, as usual, plenty of new faces on the field, but also a new manager.


Blue-collar workers follow their fathers

Generations of manufacturing workers


Keeping up with the Georges: 13 years after birth of quads, family adjusts

Catching up with the George family


Mill Creek to host junior tournament

Jerry McGee will serve as guest host


WILLIAMS: Shopping for Dad at Oakmont

Father’s Day 2016 won’t be forgotten by Valley fans


Slavic festival livens downtown Youngstown

John Slanina cried when he and Sam Krempasky connected with each other for the first time in 17 years.


SPORTS DIGEST | Scourge shut out Canton Pitbulls

Scourge shut out Canton Pitbulls CAMPBELL The Western Reserve Scourge shut out the Canton Pitbulls, 26-0, to improve to 4-0 on the season.


Church on Hanoverton hill steeped in history, tradition

Take a drive through a rural stretch of Columbiana County and you might come upon a small church set on a slight hill, but not necessarily realize that it’s also steeped in rich tradition and history.


Platform Beer Co. launches Walkoff Wit beer at Scrappers field

Platform Beer Co., Cleveland, will officially launch its Walkoff Wit Wednesday when the Scrappers host the Auburn Doubledays at 7 p.m. in the home opener


NOTICES | BASEBALL Brookfield Youth Baseball — will host 9-10 and 11-12 tournaments July 13-16.

BASEBALL Brookfield Youth Baseball — will host 9-10 and 11-12 tournaments July 13-16.


METRO DIGEST || Amateur Radio Club demo

Ham radio demo West Middlesex, Pa. The Mercer County Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating


Celebs share best advice from Dad

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Dads sometimes know best. In time for Father’s


MILESTONES

MILESTONES Scholarships The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university


IN THE CUP | Area holes in one

Homer Sturgeon, 70, aced the 140-yard No. 2 at Pleasant View in Paris. He used an 8-iron. Witnesses


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Networking mixer YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator Women In Entrepreneurship program


Thunder wows 11K at YARS on Air Force's 70th

Jack McMahon, a C-123K pilot, talks with Jason Welling, center, and daughters, Haiden, 10, Charolotte, 6, Adaliah, 12, and Makenna, 8, of Middlefield during the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna Saturday.

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Ramirez homers twice, Indians batter Twins

Even after outscoring Minnesota 17-4 in the first two games of their weekend series, Cleveland manager Terry Francona thinks his team still needs to “really get after it.”


MORE PRO GOLF FROM SATURDAY

MORE PRO GOLF FROM SATURDAY MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Lexi Thompson shot a 64 on


Stage Left Players delight audience with ‘Spamalot’

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Lisbon Although you won’t find many references to tinned


Blaney’s success has Ford riding high

Pocono winner will try to extend streak in Michigan race


How did I get here?

Opinion: Type into Google “How did I ..” And the first completion option that pops up is “How did I get


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Not real news: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Associated Press A roundup of some of the most popular, but completely untrue, headlines of the


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Boardman Township trustees, 5 p.m., special meeting, government center, 8299 Market


KARZMER: Can, wish big part of Father’s Day

Father-son embrace at Open can be special


Choose nursing home carefully

Opinion: By Beverley Laubert The Vindicator Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing home


YSU’s enrollment is not just about the numbers

Editorial: Sometime next month, Youngstown State University should have a pretty good idea of what freshman


Is Ohio rolling dice on lottery?

Opinion: The company that has been operating Ohio’s gambling systems since 2009 has a message for the keepers


GOLF

GOLF U.S. Open Championship Saturday’s Scores At Erin Hills Erin, Wis. Purse: $12


US Navy says bodies of sailors found on ship

Associated Press YOKOSUKA, Japan Navy divers found the bodies of missing sailors today aboard


Thomas’ 63 shreds record in tight U.S. Open

Harman has lead going into final round


COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Saturday’s games

Oregon State 6, Cal State Fullerton 5 OMAHA, NEB. Unbeaten national wins leader Jake Thompson


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings & scrambles

JUNE Today — AJGA Junior All-Star Championship regional qualifier at Mill Creek Golf Course. Call


Polanco ends slump, lifts Bucs

Arrieta homers for Cubs in loss


AROUND THE HORN | Saturday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Yankees 2 OAKLAND, CALIF. Ryon Healy went deep twice for his


Hamlin edges Byron in thrilling Xfinity finish

Sadler finished third


AREA GOLF LEAGUES

AREA GOLF LEAGUES bedford trails WWW Ladies Scamble League — Best scramble score: Ann Martin,


MARTIN: Daughters, dads, sports can bond for success in life

Athletics helps girls mature


Storms shatter homes in Nebraska, Iowa

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Residents in parts of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa were


Tax overhaul in trouble as opposition to import tax grows

Associated Press A key part of House Republicans’ plan to overhaul the way corporations pay taxes


Sunday’s column correct: Trump only threw us bone

Opinion: Sunday’s column correct: Trump only threw us bone Bertram de Souza’s reflection regarding Trump’s


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

AWARDED HBK CPAs & Consultants is again one of the top employers in the state. The Ohio Society


Israel’s Grossman wins International Booker Prize

Israel’s Grossman wins International Booker Prize LONDON Israeli author David Grossman has won


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Thunder Over the Valley air show, 9 a.m.: The world famous U.S. Air


Vintage typewriters gaining fans who face ‘digital burnout’

Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Typewriter enthusiasts gather at an Albuquerque restaurant to


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 72 for the third


Today is Sunday, June 18, the 169th day of 2017

Today is Sunday, June 18, the 169th day of 2017. There are 196 days left in the year. This is


Black Keys’ Auerbach taps veterans for solo album

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK The recording of Dan Auerbach’s new solo album was


Man dies after being shocked in lake during rescue try

Man dies after being shocked in lake during rescue try PUT-IN-BAY Authorities say a 19-year-old


Born 150 years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright still fascinates Popular for pilgrimages

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK It’s been 150 years since the birth of America’s


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Celine and Daniel Perl, Warren, girl, June 16. Kori and


BRIDGE

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How to keep your medicine cabinet safe

More than 212,000 adults and half a million children were accidentally poisoned by prescription and


Does grapefruit make blood pressure plummet?

Q. I take nifedipine for high blood pressure. Lately the medicine wasn’t controlling my blood


For the Week of Sunday, June 18, 2017

Brenda L. Williams to Nancy C. Jarvis, Chattanooga Ave., Youngstown, $45,000. Deutsche Bank


Collectors love to score early tennis memorabilia

Tennis started in the 12th century and was played without a racquet. The ball was hit with the hand.


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases Youngstown Ohio Hospital Co. LLC v. Matthew Holland et al,


58 confirmed or presumed dead in tower fire in London

Associated Press LONDON London police Saturday raised to 58 the number of deaths either


Second trial for Cosby plannedSFlb

Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. Bill Cosby, the comedian and actor once known as “America’s


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