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

Terrorism probed as possible cause of knife attack in Marseille train station

Last month, several American college students were attacked at the same French train station


US Department of Justice awards $3M to Ohio to fight opioid epidemic

The grant will fund drug-prevention programs


Is your pet compassionate? K-9s group seeks to beef up its ranks of therapy animals

Animals will be evaluated Oct. 14 for participation in the program


'It' leaps back into first place at weekend box office

It's been No. 1 three of the past four weeks


O.J. Simpson's whereabouts unknown now that he's been freed from prison

Some say the former pro football star would like to return to Florida to live


Steelers defeat Ravens 26-9 in Baltimore

In a battle of offense, Pittsburgh clearly won


Trump calls those questioning his commitment to Puerto Rico recovery 'ingrates'

Meanwhile Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer harshly criticized the president


Browns continue losing ways with 31-7 loss to Bengals

Andy Dalton soared with several touchdown passes


Ohio State reports massive increase in reported rapes on campus

That number increased from 25 in 2015 to 61 in 2016


SENIOR CITIZENS

Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at the Canfield Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. Monday. Blood pressure


Senior menu

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


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., will host Medicare Check-Up Day 2017, an


GARDEN CLUBS

tuesday Ikebana Youngstown will meet at 10 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Shirley will provide


Man involved in Feb. shooting in Howland, woman found dead

A man involved in a double fatal shooting Feb. 25 at Nasser Hamad’s Howland home and a woman died Saturday afternoon in a McDonald home in the 600 block of West Second Street.


Roadkill: YSU runs over ’Rabbits

The Penguins kept the ball for 45 minutes, 14 seconds.


New downtown development coming to light

Multiple new restaurants, a bar and a hotel will be open in Youngstown by early next year.


Calhoun’s crew on court

YSU men conduct first official practice.


Niles wasted millions on technology “doomed to fail”

Unchecked spending on Wi-Fi contributed to the city's fiscal emergency.


Ursuline’s puzzling start creates New York-sized deficit

Aquinas led 38-12 before 2 late touchdowns


Short-handed Lakeview boys beat Champion

The Bulldogs (11-1) were playing a bit short-handed with regulars Jeff Remmick, Anthony Sylvester, Marcus Cole and Dylan Sarko on the shelf, but didn’t seem to lose a step.


Ralph Infante wants evidence obtained at former home suppressed

Former Niles Mayor Ralph Infante wants a visiting judge to suppress evidence gathered by investigators Feb. 1, 2016, at his former North Rhodes Avenue home in Niles, partly because he no longer lived there or owned it at the time.


SPORTS DIGEST || Curbstone to hear YSU volleyball coach

Mark Hardaway, Youngstown State University volleyball head coach, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at Avion Banquet Center.


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History comes alive at Struthers’ Frankfort house

The home was built in 1884 by Civil War veteran Alexander Frankfort, the city’s oldest living Civil War veteran.


Covellis donate $1M to YSU

Sam and Caryn Covelli, whose company is the world’s single-largest franchisee of Panera Bread restaurants and employs more than 35,000 people, is donating $1 million to Youngstown State University.


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Benefit walk at YSU promotes heart health

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Seeing 4-year-old Phebee DeSalvo in action shows a


METRO DIGEST ||'Pumpkins for Pups'

Buy a pumpkin to help a pup – all proceeds go toward the veterinary services and rescue of pound pups and needy pets in Trumbull County.


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Vindy, other media seek solutions to opioid crisis

If you need help, call 211, a 24/7 line that offers information, referrals and a crisis hotline. Help finder is available at Help Network of Northeast Ohio’s website, helpnetworkneo.org. For help from a crisis text line, text 4hope to 741741.


YWBA to induct four into HOF

The also will recognize a secretary of year.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Idora Park Experience, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: The private museum ($5)


Amazon turns up the volume on rivals with Echo price cut

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SEATTLE Amazon will head into the holiday shopping


To women of color, Rihanna’s cosmetics launch is personal

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Worokya Duncan is the director of inclusion for a


‘THE WALKING DEAD’ | Fast facts

Things you might find surprising about “The Walking Dead”: Raleigh Studios in Senoia, Ga., where


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings & scrambles

OCTOBER Today — Tamer Win Harvest Scramble (three-person). For more information, call


PITTSBURGH (2-1) AT BALTIMORE (2-1)

WHEN — 1 p.m., today. TV — CBS. RADIO — WNIO-AM 1390. OPENING LINE — Steelers by 3 RECORD


History comes alive at Pioneer Days

History comes alive at Pioneer Days

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MORE PREP RESULTS

FOOTBALL AQUINAS INSTITUTE 38, URSULINE 26 Aquinas714143—38 Ursuline06614—26 First Quarter


Struthers students donate to hurricane relief

Struthers students donate to hurricane relief

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Funds from autism run create grant program for teachers

Funds from autism run create grant program for teachers

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TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games

No. 2 Clemson 31, No. 12 Virginia Tech 17 BLACKSBURG, VA. Kelly Bryant ran around and away from


Creature Comforts

Alchemy Acres purchases castle-like facility for animals SALEM Alchemy Acres Animal Sanctuary


Officer’s death intensifies scrutiny of herbal supplement

Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Matt Dana was known around the Adirondack Mountain town where he


Will the US Supreme Court fall into a political thicket?

Opinion: WASHINGTON On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments tempting it to plunge into an


‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’ connects with audience

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com As fall weather finally arrives, the curtains begin to


‘Walking Dead’ reaches 100th-episode milestone

By LISA MARIE PANE Associated Press SENOIA, Ga. For seven seasons, AMC’s “The Walking Dead”


Q. My wife and I (both in our 70s) have a revocable trust as well as living trusts, all established

Q. My wife and I (both in our 70s) have a revocable trust as well as living trusts, all established


For the Week of Sunday, October 1, 2017

Miller Real Estate II LTD to Anthony M. Tyma Sr., Warwick South, Canfield, $132,000. Michael Erdek


Grab your bonnet and musket: It’s a 19th-century getaway On board with old times

By TRACEE M. HERBAUGH Associated Press STURBRIDGE, Mass. Perhaps it was the intrigue of a


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Funds from autism run create grant program for teachers

Youngstown Autism Society of Mahoning Valley is announcing that it has revived its Autism Teacher


Blood Drives

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


CINCINNATI (0-3) AT CLEVELAND (0-3)

WHEN — 1 p.m., today. TV — CBS (WOIO 19). RADIO — WBBW-AM 1240. WYFM-FM 102.9. OPENING LINE —


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Sara and Jonathan Skowron, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 29.


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 8 a.m., special meeting, administration building,


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Pearls of wisdom

Opinion: Ruth Vukovich is mad at me. It’s not that she’s a hothead, but more a hophead. In a letter, she


O’Reilly book sales strong, down from 2016

O’Reilly book sales strong, down from 2016 NEW YORK First-week sales for Bill O’Reilly’s latest


Ohio Statehouse turns spooky for seasonal tours

Ohio Statehouse turns spooky for seasonal tours COLUMBUS The Ohio Statehouse is preparing for


Light at end of the tunnel in Niles not fiscal mirage

Editorial: In the three years the city of Niles has been under state-declared fiscal emergency, there has been


Weathervanes have been created in many shapes

The recent floods in Houston and the hurricane in Florida show how important weather, rain and wind


What GM did not say

Opinion: Hope springs eternal whenever the topic of discussion is the future of General Motors’ Lordstown


Praising Premarin for hot flashes

Q. I have been on Premarin for 26 years with no problems whatsoever. Without it, I prayed to die


ON THE LANES: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES

amron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Doug Zolla 258-735, Carl Cramer 257-678, Al Nuzzi 224-631,


YEARS AGO FOR OCTOBER 1

Today is Sunday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2017. There are 91 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

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


Tillerson says US has direct channels to talk to N. Korea

Associated Press BEIJING U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged Saturday that the


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Two new breweries coming to the Mahoning Valley

Beer lovers won’t need to wait much longer for their favorite beverage to begin flowing at two new craft breweries in the Mahoning Valley.


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Dominion grants YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy is inviting nonprofit organizations in Ohio and other


Mass of Consolation to be held for families

Mass of Consolation to be held for families lisbon A Catholic Memorial Mass of Consolation will


AREA GOLF SCORES

AREA GOLF SCORES knoll run St. Dominic’s Golf League — Low gross: John Torongeau 35, Evan


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

FINANCIAL Packer Thomas, a regional certified public accounting and business consulting firm,


Novel by King, son short on answers

By ROB MERRILL Associated Press “Sleeping Beauties” (Scribner), by Stephen and Owen King Of


Boardman Historical society announces new officers, programs

BOARDMAN Boardman Historical Society elected officers at a recent meeting. Those assuming their


MORE Big ten COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES

No. 4 Penn State 45, Indiana 14 STATE COLLEGE, PA. DaeSean Hamilton caught nine passes for 122


Online charter school fight becomes political football

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s multimillion-dollar legal dispute with one of the nation’s


Manatee sent to Columbus Zoo for rehabilitation

Manatee sent to Columbus Zoo for rehabilitation POWELL, Ohio An 18-month-old female manatee


2 killed, 6 hurt in rollover crash

Associated Press WOOSTER The state Highway Patrol says two people have been killed and six


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 24

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “To Be Where You Are” by Jan Karon (Putnam) 2. “Haunted” by Patterson/Born


Tirade on players shows Trump’s flawed thinking

Opinion: Tirade on players shows Trump’s flawed thinking I am a U.S. Army Special Forces veteran, and I am


A look at what didn’t happen last week

Associated Press None of these stories are legit, even though they were shared widely on social


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases Robert Gebler v. Richard Kiko Agency Inc., money. Phillip


Government jobs sprouting as legal pot looms in Calif.

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Scientists. Tax collectors. Typists. Analysts. Lawyers. And more


Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor who begged for more help

Associated Press BRANCHBURG, N.J. President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the mayor of


Barrett ascends to OSU’s passing yardage summit

Buckeyes wallop Scarlet Knights


IN THE CUP!

IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Kathryn Watson aced the 90-yard No. 14 at Yankee Run Golf Course.


MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Saturday’s other games North Dakota State 38, Missouri


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL Recaps of Saturday’s games

Ohio 58, Massachusetts 50 HADLEY, MASS. Nathan Rourke threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns and


Indians clinch best record in AL

Fulmer, Smith lead White Sox to win


REGIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL | Recaps of Saturday’s games

Mount Union 43, Ohio Northern 14 ALLIANCE The defense for No. 2 ranked Mount Union put the Ohio


Simms wins main event in Housteau fight show

Not even a last-minute change of opponents could keep Youngstown’s Brian Simms from displaying his talents.


ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf results

PRESIDENTS CUP American within one match of victory JERSEY CITY, N.J. The Americans came


Boardman Historical society announces new officers, programs

Boardman Historical society announces new officers, programs


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Ninety-four year old wins local Toastmasters speech contest

Ninety-four year old wins local Toastmasters speech contest

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