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Stories published September 17, 2017

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

Rock-throwing, violence mar Sunday night protests in St. Louis

Demonstrators oppose the acquittal of a former police officer in the death of a black man


Driver crashes through garage, hits home in Warren

The condition of the driver was not available late Sunday night


1 killed, 4 seriously injured in Trumbull crashes

The crashes took place in Niles and Warren


Mahoning Valley raises $268K for hurricane relief in Texas, Florida

More volunteers and donations are needed to help in recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma and Harvey, Red Cross officials say


Pittsburgh Steelers shut down Minnesota Vikings 26-9

Pittsburgh remains undefeated this season


Cleveland Browns fall to Baltimore Ravens 24-10

Baltimore builds on its shutout of the Bengals last weekend


Terror alert downgraded in Britain after 2nd arrest in subway bombing

Friday's attack injured 30 people


'It' takes top spot at box office for second week in a row

Stephen King adaptation is now highest grossing movie for September in history


Ohio State fall enrollment increases to 66,444

The largest university in the state also saw a significant increase in minority-student enrollees


Ohio lawmakers consider crackdown on distracted driving

One measure would outlaw teens driving any time past 9 p.m.


Boardman man dressed as clown arrested after chasing daughter

Another man in the neighborhood has been charged with using weapons while intoxicated


Trump continues attacks on Clinton with golf-ball video

'Crooked Hillary' blames everyone but herself for loss, president tweets


Trump mocks North Korean dictator as 'Rocket Man'

Trump will deliver an address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday


Acid attack on 4 Americans in France not seen as terrorist act

No serious injuries were reported in the incident.


Mental health group will meet Thursday


Alzheimer Support Group meets Sept. 19


Alzheimer Network hosts seminar


Silly Science Sunday today at OH WOW!


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What brought on steel industry's demise? Signs of trouble were there

Two men – one a rookie Vindicator business reporter when Black Monday occurred, the other, a long-time steelworker and union activist – bring individual perspectives to the collapse of the steel industry in the Mahoning Valley.

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Back in the game, Richmond takes the field late in YSU’s blowout

It was a play of little consequence Saturday, but one many Youngstown State observers wondered would ever happen.


Zetts joins YSU Athletics HOF

New father honored to be inducted


Austintown Board of Education candidates address public questions

David Daichendt and Robin Krempasky are running for seats in Austintown’s board of education in November. They are two of four candidates supported by Flip The Austintown School Board, a political group opposed to the current administration.


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Campbell blight demolition among most effective in the Valley

Campbell has found a winning strategy for targeting blighted homes for demolition.


SPORTS DIGEST || YSU volleyball team defeats Toledo

Sarah Varcolla finished with 20 kills, and the Youngstown State volleyball team outlasted Toledo for a five-set victory on Saturday to close out the Penguins’ non-conference schedule. The set scores were 23-25, 25-18, 25-20, 14-25, 16-14.


HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS | Weekend results

FOOTBALL Salem 27, Carrollton 14 Carrollton Quarterback Mitch Davidson led the Quakers (4-0)


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Boardman Park welcomes crowd for free event

The fest was free, but attendees were asked to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, noted Jessica Havalo, a park employee.


Indians clinch another AL Central crown

Champagne celebration will follow today’s game


METRO DIGEST || Birds to be showcased at Thursday program

Showcasing birds SANDY LAKE, PA. Join the Mercer County Conservation District, in cooperation


“Dads Do Matter” video to be aired Sept. 26 at Oakhill Renaissance Place

Video and panel discussion sponsored by groups fighting racism and high black infant mortality


Predicting the winners

By LYNN ELBER and FRAZIER MOORE Associated Press Television Writers The winners will be named


TEXAS After Harvey, 910th takes on mission to spray for mosquitoes

Staff report JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Since the 910th Airlift Wing’s aerial spray mission


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Butler opens printmaking exhibition

Over the past few decades, the Butler Institute of American Art has built an impressive and important collection of prints. Now, it has compiled the best of its collection into a two-part exhibition that opens today.


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40 years on, victims recall shock of Black Monday

Before Black Monday 1977, steel mills such as the one above were the lifeblood of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley, employing successive generations of Valley families. The mills were a literal melting pot of longtime residents and immigrants who came to the United States for a better life, which included good-paying jobs with benefits that provided for a family.

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Vikings, Steelers looking for legitimacy and a 2-0 start

Bradford questionable for game at Heinz Field


McKinley’s challenges in 1897 still relevant for Trump in 2017

Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication FREMONT, Ohio Some 120 years ago this month,


Ravens’ defense awaits Browns rookie Kizer

Baltimore posted shutout in Cincinnati in opener


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games Marshall 21, Kent State 0 HUNTINGTON, W.VA.


Championship eludes Junior in final season

Playoffs begin today at Chicagoland


Lynch, Carroll will face off in Seattle

49ers, Seahawks seeking first win


Storm clouds gathering over Youngstown State

Editorial: The possibility of a strike looms large as members of Youngstown State University’s faculty meet


YSU’s prez on hot seat

Opinion: If the claims by the lawyers for Ma’lik Richmond, the former high school football player convicted


TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games

No. 1 Alabama 41, Colorado St. 23 TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Jalen Hurts passed for 248 yards and two


Reap rewards by investing in financial education

Q. I recently got married to a wonderful man, and we are working together to combine our finances


ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf results

BMW Championship LAKE FOREST, Ill. Marc Leishman finished with a birdie for a 3-under 68 to


NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL Ohio Bombers White 14-U — baseball showcase team is looking to fill two roster


YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 17

Today is Sunday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2017. There are 105 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


SCT’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ enchants on opening night

By Eric McCrea entertain@vindy.com The Salem Community Theatre began its 41st season with the


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases Roy Strump et al v. Gary Leonard, personal injury.


UK makes ‘significant’ bomb arrest

Associated Press LONDON British police made an apparent breakthrough Saturday in the race-


YSU faculty pondering strike disrespect public

Opinion: YSU faculty pondering strike disrespect public Recent articles and editorials have provided


Tchani’s goal lifts Whitecaps into tie with Crew

Atlanta and Orlando also tied


IN THE ALLEYS: AREA BOWLING LEAGUE SCORES

bell wick bowl Spiech Classic Bowling League — Matt Mariano 279-735, Gary Gawdyda 300-731, Brett


The magic of Don and the Indians

Opinion: As the Cleveland Indians rolled into the Major League Baseball record books with a 22-game winning


Allgaier surges to Xfinity victory

He’s in first for the playoff standings


Trump, Macron to take world stage as UN begins new session on N. Korea

Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Facing an escalating nuclear threat from North Korea and the


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

FINANCE Katie Solvesky, Canfield Merrill Lynch financial adviser and Boardman resident, was


Is Xarelto affected by grapefruit?

Q. You often speak of food interactions with the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin), but rarely


MILESTONES

MILESTONES EDUCATION The 2017 Mahoning County medical doctor and pharmacy graduates of Northeast


AREA GOLF SCORES

bedford trails Lady Players — Low gross: Jeanne Gaume 41, Marian Gura 42. Low net: Jane Soriano


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Serina Moritz and Mason Minnow, Youngstown, boy, Sept.


SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN GAMES

No. 5 Penn State 56, Georgia State 0 STATE COLLEGE, PA. Trace McSorley threw a Beaver Stadium-


Theories US is pursuing in Cuba ‘health attacks’

Theories US is pursuing in Cuba ‘health attacks’ WASHINGTON There must be an answer. Whatever


Missouri Valley FOOTBALL CONFERENCE

Missouri Valley FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Saturday’s other games South Dakota 45, North Dakota 7


St. Louis protesters go to upscale malls, suburbs

Associated Press ST. LOUIS Noisy demonstrators disrupted shopping at upscale suburban malls


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Real-estate program CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Real Estate Investors Association will have an


Reeling Pirates drop 9th in 10

McCutchen’s homer in ninth provided Pittsburgh’s only run


18th-century dishes shipped from China

Ever wonder how the rich American families in the 18th century bought their dishes, glassware and


publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 10

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Secrets in Death” by J.D. Robb (St. Martin’s) 2. “Enemy of the State” by


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings

SEPTEMBER 27 — Tam O’Shanter Fall Senior Amateur. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $85 per player


Blood Drives

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


NFL STATS

NFL STATS STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA Buffalo1001.0002112


Parents who yell tolerate bad behavior

Tribune News Service Q. I get very frustrated with my children when they don’t obey me, even down


Will hiring remote workers pay off?

By STEVE NICASTRO NerdWallet More people are trading in commutes and cubicles for couches and


SATURDAY’S REGIONAL COLLEGE FOOTBALL RECAPS

Mount Union 69, Marietta 3 ALLIANCE No. 2-ranked Mount Union moved to 2-0 and opened Ohio


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Hubbard school board, 5:30 p.m., work session, board room, 108 Orchard Ave.


Simply Slavic announces 2017 scholarship winner

Simply Slavic announces 2017 scholarship winner

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YSU to host 5K run/walk

YSU to host 5K run/walk


Grove City programs earn distinctions

Grove City programs earn distinctions


Festival spotlights West Side community

Festival spotlights West Side community


Garden guild presents florists

Garden guild presents florists


Nwadike, Vicars win Simeon Booker award

Nwadike, Vicars win Simeon Booker award


BRIDGE

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THE EMMY AWARDS A little bit of drama

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Year after year, too many Emmy categories are


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.: This free concert, part of


Electric Daisy Carnival avoids summer heat, moves to May

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Las Vegas’ scorching summer heat might have proved to be a little too


Underground Railroad house visitor center opens

Underground Railroad house visitor center opens RIPLEY, Ohio A visitor center is set to open at


Travel disruptions | What to do

What do you do when a hurricane blows away your vacation plans? The Associated Press asked Pauline


Falling for autumn

Associated Press SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Fringed by snow or gleaming cobalt blue under sunny


Dobbins, Barrett power Buckeyes

Army no match for rebounding Ohio State


Around the Horn

Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 8, Mariners 6 HOUSTON


Tourism takes a hit

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor Walt Disney World theme parks and Universal Orlando Resort


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