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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.


Final: UNII 19, YSU 14

The loss was the Penguins' third straight by less than a touchdown.


YSU trails UNI 19-7 after three quarters

The Penguins are trying to snap a two-game skid.


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SeaWorld sends manatees to Ohio zoos for rehab stints

Orphaned manatees from SeaWorld Orlando have been sent to two Ohio Zoos


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Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships


Mary Hull | Dominic Massary

Mary Hull | Dominic Massary

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Elena Pipino | Michael Dean

Elena Pipino | Michael Dean

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Hosas will mark 60th anniversary on Oct. 26

Hosas will mark 60th anniversary on Oct. 26

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Zajacks celebrate 50th anniversary with their family

Zajacks celebrate 50th anniversary with their family

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Samantha Hanna, Brian Pearson to exchange vows

Samantha Hanna, Brian Pearson to exchange vows

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Jacque Wardle, Nathan Schoedel to wed today

Jacque Wardle, Nathan Schoedel to wed today

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St. Brendan Church will host dinner

St. Brendan Church will host dinner youngstown St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave.,


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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 golf course is the latest in Youngstown CityScape’s Wick Park Improvement Project.


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Fitch shuts down Boardman air traffic

The Falcons’ secondary allowed only one completion for three yards.

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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

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Jurors in Hamad murder case view Howland shooting scene

Opening statements are set to start Monday.


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.

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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.


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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.


NASCAR

NASCAR Truex fastest in elimination race KANSAS CITY, Kan. Martin Truex Jr. continued his


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


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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


Spartans fourth after 1st round

Canfield’s Keffler is 31st in the girls tournament


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


Man first declines, then takes plea

Could face 15 years for crimes committed as a juvenile


college football

college football Friday’s games Princeton 52, Harvard 17 CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Jesper Horsted


Penguins look for first win at UNI since 1999

The Penguins and Panthers are both 3-3.


PRO GOLF

PRO GOLF Friday’s events DOMINION ENERGY CHARITY CLASSIC RICHMOND, VA. Bernhard Langer


LOTTERies

LOTTERies FRIDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions 6-23-63-66-73 Mega Ball9 Megaplier2


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


Verlander, Altuve keep Astros alive

Houston forces Game 7


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Girard rolls to another romp

Waid passes for 191 yards against LaBrae


Gamblers school Phantoms in AM

Josh Dunne’s goal with 8:14 remaining lifted Green Bay over Youngstown.


Tennis players ousted

Poland’s Ricciardi won her first match


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.,


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

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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


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