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