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Wick Park’s disc golf course off to flying start
People representing entities responsible for the creation of Wick Park’s disc golf course toss their first disc Friday for its opening ceremony. The nine-hole disc ...
Family, city mourns YFD battalion chief’s death
Battalion Chief Ronald Russo,left, of the Youngstown Fire Department died in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in Saybrook Township, just west of Ashtabula. He was ...
Stories published October 21, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Astros series-bound after blanking Yankees 4-0
Charlie Morton and Lance McCullers combined for a three-hitter, Jose Altuve and Evan Gattis homered and the Houston Astros reached the World Series, blanking the New York Yankees 4-0 tonight in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
5 former presidents continue hurricane fundraising with concert tonight
The five living former presidents appeared together for the first time since 2013 today at a concert to raise money for victims of devastating hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Trump, security aides at odds over Syria status
President Donald Trump is portraying the Islamic State group's ouster from its Syrian stronghold as a milestone in the U.S. fight against terrorism and a step toward a political transition and lasting peace in Syria.
Mahoning Avenue bridge to honor women veterans
State Reps. John Boccieri of Poland, D-59th, and Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th, this week announced the introduction of a bill to officially designate the bridge on Mahoning Avenue spanning state Route 11 in Austintown the “Women Veterans Bridge.”
Slain soldier at center of Trump battle laid to rest
Mourners remembered not only a U.S. soldier whose combat death in Africa led to a political fight between President Donald Trump and a Florida congresswoman but his three comrades who died with him.
SeaWorld sends manatees to Ohio zoos for rehab stints
Orphaned manatees from SeaWorld Orlando have been sent to two Ohio Zoos
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
Hosas will mark 60th anniversary on Oct. 26
Hosas will mark 60th anniversary on Oct. 26
Zajacks celebrate 50th anniversary with their family
Zajacks celebrate 50th anniversary with their family
Samantha Hanna, Brian Pearson to exchange vows
Samantha Hanna, Brian Pearson to exchange vows
Jacque Wardle, Nathan Schoedel to wed today
Jacque Wardle, Nathan Schoedel to wed today
St. Brendan Church will host dinner
St. Brendan Church will host dinner youngstown St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave.,
Wick Park’s disc golf course off to flying start
People representing entities responsible for the creation of Wick Park’s disc golf course toss their first disc Friday for its opening ceremony. The nine-hole disc golf course is the latest in Youngstown CityScape’s Wick Park Improvement Project.
Fitch shuts down Boardman air traffic
The Falcons’ secondary allowed only one completion for three yards.
Steward brings community care model to local hospitals
Since Steward Health Care came to town in May, hospital leaders say there have been changes made to fit a new model, influx of capital and new physicians.
Canfield avoids trap game against Howland
There was no way the Canfield Cardinals were going to look beyond the Howland Tigers
Henning’s heroics save Western Reserve
Todd Henning became “a legend and a hero,” says Western Reserve coach Andy Hake
YSU trustees OK 3-year pact with faculty
Youngstown State University administration and the YSU faculty union have ratified the three-year contract
Mooney manhandles Ursuline in trenches
The Cardinals (5-4) rushed 62 times for 419 yards and scored six touchdowns on the ground.
Boardman students learn about making good choices at Yes Fest
The students got a stunning motivation from professional wheelchair bodybuilder Nick Scott.
Poland bounces back from first loss to beat Hubbard
Dante Romano led the Bulldogs with 24 carries for 188 yards rushing.
Feds approve Youngstown loan of $4 million for amphitheater
The mayor expects announcements on naming rights for the facility in the next month or so.
‘Victoria & Abdul’ illuminates only half the title Focus on the queen
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer Stop us if this sounds familiar: A tall, dark, bearded
Newsman has words for colleagues
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Sunday host Chris Wallace generally lives in
Kent man arrested for firing gun in downtown parking lot
Judge Milich set the bond for Juran Hill at $25,000
Day of fasting, prayer set Monday at East Side church
The solemn assembly prayer gathering will be at Elizabeth Baptist Church
Expanding tax base priority for Canfield mayoral candidates
Council President Don Dragish Jr. and former naval officer Richard Duffett are vying for the mayor of Canfield, and share similar visions for the city’s future.
Family, city mourns YFD battalion chief’s death
Battalion Chief Ronald Russo,left, of the Youngstown Fire Department died in a motorcycle crash Friday afternoon in Saybrook Township, just west of Ashtabula. He was 64. The Vindicator photographed him along with Kevin Johnson for a story in April.
around the nba Friday’s games
Cavaliers 116, Bucks 97 MILWAUKEE LeBron James had 24 points and eight assists, Kyle Korver hit
Warren male, 16, arrested in armed robbery at Arby’s restaurant on West Market in Warren
Warren male, 16, arrested in armed robbery at Arby’s restaurant on West Market in Warren
Ancient Greece comes to Glenwood Junior High
Glenwood Junior High has an Olympic Games event every year after students learn about ancient Greece, to enhance their lessons.
1 man killed, 1 hurt in 3-vehicle crash
1 man killed, 1 hurt in 3-vehicle crash NORTH JACKSON One man died and another was hospitalized
Man wins $500,000
Man wins $500,000 WARREN Edward Airhart of Warren won $500,000 Friday from a $10 lottery ticket
canfield mayor’s race | About the candidates
DON DRAGISH JR. Age: 44 Address: 150 Brookpark Drive, Canfield Employment: Owner of DG&T
college football
college football Friday’s games Princeton 52, Harvard 17 CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Jesper Horsted
Sportsman flea market
Sportsman flea market Lowellville The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Chris Botti, 7:30 p.m.: The innovative jazz trumpet great comes to
Grace AME Church to host conference
Grace AME Church to host conference WARREN Grace AME Church, 1137 Main Ave., will host the 136th
German prosecutors charge ex-Majdanek death-camp guard
Associated Press BERLIN A former guard at the Majdanek death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland has
TV Academy could boot Weinstein; new allegation revealed
TV Academy could boot Weinstein; new allegation revealed LOS ANGELES Another influential
State unemployment level down
Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in September 2017, down from 5.4 percent in August 2017.
Trump wrongly blames terror
Associated Press LONDON President Donald Trump has misinterpreted British crime statistics and
Gamblers school Phantoms in AM
Josh Dunne’s goal with 8:14 remaining lifted Green Bay over Youngstown.
League of their own
If Harry Emmerling had his way, every teen would have equal opportunity to experience the joy of
Why did Tillerson use ‘M’ word?SFlb
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoon Here’s the deal: You don’t start out by calling someone a “moron.”
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High honor for chamber president YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber President and CEO
What’s behind Trump’s actions?
Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication President Donald J. Trump’s most recent high-profile
Poll: Vegas shooting failed to change opinions on guns
Associated Press ATLANTA The slaying of five dozen people in Las Vegas did little to change
Cop pleads not guilty in Cleveland child-sex case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland police officer charged with the sexual battery of a 13
Campbell Judge Cunning is deserving of re-election
Editorial: After 12 years on the bench, Campbell Municipal Court Judge Patrick Cunning no longer displays the
Suspect in Ohio slayings enters not-guilty plea
Associated Press IRONTON A man suspected in the deadly Ohio shootings of a 7-year-old boy and
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Retired Army
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
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Charges, insults fly after Trump aide assails congresswoman
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Friday rushed to defend chief of staff John
Today is Saturday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2017. There are 71 days left in the year.
Today is Saturday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2017. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio State denies request for white nationalist speaker
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio State University has denied a request to rent space for an
FSU’s Williams good fit with ‘Blitzburgh’
pittsburgh steelers Associated Press PITTSBURGH The coaches at Florida State didn’t ask Vince
Record reviews
Boyz II Men Album: “Under the Streetlight” Grade: A The guys who gave us “Motownphilly” in
The circular life of bumblebees
Shorter days, lower temperatures and bright fall colors signal the transition from summer to autumn.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kristin Dirando and Andrew Garver, North Lima, girl, Oct.
Warren Harding 52, East 20
Warren Harding 52, East 20 YOUNGSTOWN Jalen Hooks scored three touchdowns and Kayron Adams two
nhl roundup | Friday’s games
Penguins 4, Panthers 3 SUNRISE, FLA. Conor Sheary backhanded a power-play goal past James