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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Indians win ninth straight series with 4-2 victory over Mariners
Corey Kluber set a new American League pitching record
Trump issues new travel ban affecting citizens from 8 countries
Some will face total bans; others will face tough restrictions
Contentious debate surrounds Ohio bill to ban abortions for mothers with Down syndrome diagnosis
A central Ohio woman who gave birth to a child with the condition enthusiastically supports the proposed abortion ban.
'It' takes hit; 'Kingsman' rises to top spot at weekend box office
A 'Lego' movie spinoff has not fared as well as expected this weekend
Pittsburgh Steelers lose to Chicago Bears today 23-17
The Steelers are now 2-1 on the 2017 NFL season.
Indianapolis Colts edge Cleveland Browns today 31-28
The Browns remain winless on the 2017 NFL season.
UPDATE: One dead, three hospitalized after North Side fire
The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Youngstown awarded $850,000 from feds to beef up crime fighting
The city was one of only three nationwide to secure the Byrne program grant.
CHURCH SHOOTING UPDATE: Suspected church shooter identified in Nashville
An usher likely prevented more injuries and deaths, a witness said
Ohio Statehouse gets makeover as haunted house
The spooky tours will take place the last two weekends in October
More than 130 NFL members protest today during national anthem
The protests grew substantially today after President Donald Trump's criticisms over the weekend
Buddy Walk of Valley draws 2,500 to Eastwood Field to benefit Down syndrome group
The walk has raised more than $800,000 since its inception.
North Side fire today injures at least three
Two victims reportedly jumped off the roof of the Crandall Avenue home
Masked gunman kills 1, injures 7 at church near Nashville today
No possible motive for the mass shooting was immediately released.
Multiple Sclerosis Agency hosts Superwalk
Multiple Sclerosis Agency hosts Superwalk YOUNGSTOWN The Multiple Sclerosis Services Agency will
SENIOR CITIZENS
Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 East State St., is taking reservations now for a trip set for 9 a.m.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Angels of Easter Seals will host wine and spirits event
Angels of Easter Seals will host wine and spirits event
National Voter Registration Day set at Eastwood Mall
National Voter Registration Day set at Eastwood Mall
Westminster College Planetarium’s autumn season opens Saturday
Westminster College Planetarium’s autumn season opens Saturday
Valley Christian loses turnover battle, wins vs. Cochranton
Valley Christian’s homecoming queen accepted her crown in shoulder pads Saturday night
Youngstown prostitutes prefer hitting streets over surfing sites
Prostitution in Youngstown is nothing like one sees on TV, the city's police chief said.
Steel photographer recalls a heavy mission
Percy Kelty is the former Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. corporate photograher.
Former steel workers reminisce, usher in inaugural Heritage Week
It’s been slightly more than 40 years since the job Phill Datko loved was suddenly over, and even though he still laments the loss, he remains grateful for what it provided.
Comments about anthem, Curry inflame sports stars
President Donald Trump denounced protests by NFL players and rescinded a White House invitation for NBA champion Stephen Curry in a two-day rant that targeted top professional athletes and brought swift condemnation Saturday from league executives and star players alike.
ANTHONY ‘TONY’ LARICCIA, 71 Valley benefactor shunned ‘mansions and Mercedes’
Lariccia believed in the sanctity of family and preferred to avoid the spotlight.
Seventh annual Nonviolence Parade is next Sunday
The parade kicks off Nonviolence Week in Ohio, which is Oct. 1 through 7
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU volleyball team loses to Green Bay
YSU volleyball team loses to Green Bay GREEN BAY, WISC. Green Bay used a strong defensive
Youngstown cops probe death of man found in South Side home
If the coronor rules the death a homicide it would be Youngstown’s 16th this year.
Mahoning Avenue Fall Fest shows off west side
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jay Coy of North Jackson brought his organic
METRO DIGEST || Pope Francis message on climate change
Pope Francis message on climate change YOUNGSTOWN Sister Barbara O’Donnell, Humility of Mary, a
Prostitution tied to drugs, dangerous website
"Rachel" (not her real name), who grew up in Howland, started using opiates at 11, but never thought she would end up out on the streets like women she saw. “Candy,” (also not her real name) is a 27-year-old, single, white woman with three kids between 4 and 7, who works a part-time job that can't keep her kids fed and clothed, so she's on the streets for her kids. .
Excursion proves a Thoreau-ly worthwhile day trip ON WALDEN POND
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press CONCORD, Mass. Henry David Thoreau went to the woods
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Keegan Butler aced the No. 5 hole at Mill Creek South. He used a wedge on the 119-yard shot.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Anne’s Ukrainian Festival, noon to 6 p.m.: In addition to the
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending Sept. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “A Column of Fire” by Ken Follett (Viking) 2. “The Girl Who Takes an Eye
Military, overseas voting begins
Associated Press COLUMBUS Voting has opened for military and overseas voters in Ohio’s fall
bowling scores
bowling scores amron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Carl Cramer 253-651, Dan Hageman 236-647,
Locally developed software helps transportation companies connect
A noted concern of transportation companies inspired the Reach management system and mobile app for intermodal drivers, service centers and trucking companies to communicate effectively.
Boston kicks off year of US tributes to Bernstein
By WILLIAM J. KOLE Associated Press BOSTON He was a wunderkind: the youngest music director
Lowering cholesterol by eating fat
Q. I enjoyed your article about saturated fats. My husband and I have been eating saturated fat and
Color in home decor started in mid-1800s
American homes in the 1700s seem very colorless today when compared with log cabins and many
Limelights, career paths
EDUCATION Kent State University has named Carmen E. Edgehouse Jr. as its executive in residence
Wage differences seem unfair
Q. I work for a company that has a fourth shift, which pays employees $6 an hour more Saturday and
For the Week of Sunday, September 24, 2017
Sharon A. Conway to Lori L. Ference, Homestead Drive, Boardman, $75,000. Robert Schwartz et al to
Civilian Conservation Corps museum gets national recognition
Civilian Conservation Corps museum gets national recognition QUIET DELL, W.Va. The West Virginia
The best new and returning shows of the 2017 TV season FALL PICKS
Gracenote The staff at Gracenote, who provides us with our TV Week and daily TV grids has offered
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chamber schedules annual Canfield event CANFIELD The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will
Apple Watch goes solo, but don’t dump your phone yet
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. A chief gripe with Apple Watch is
Lit Youngstown, groups plan literary festival
Lit Youngstown, groups plan literary festival YOUNGSTOWN Lit Youngstown, a literary arts
Amazon said to be working on glasses, reviewing site after bomb-materials report
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon is attempting to develop glasses that pair with Alexa and would
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
RECORD REVIEW
RECORD REVIEW STEVE MARTIN AND THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS Album: “The Long-Awaited Album” Grade:
Westminster College Planetarium’s fall season opens Sept. 30
Staff report new wilmingtown, pa. The season opener for the Westminster College Planetarium,
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Unifund CCR LLC v. Laura Barnhouse, money. PNC Equipment
Some forcibly arrested in St. Louis not protesting
Associated Press ST. LOUIS An undercover St. Louis police officer and an Air Force lieutenant
National Voter Registration Day set at Eastwood Mall
Staff Report NILES League of Women Voters of Trumbull County will host an informational table
New U.S. health care bill and Issue 2 deserve defeat
Opinion: New U.S. health care bill and Issue 2 deserve defeat Hurry to tell your legislators to vote “no”
US jets fly over N. Korea in show of might
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a show of American military might to North Korea, U.S. bombers
Police stage killing to snag suspect in murder-for-hire plot
Police stage killing to snag suspect in murder-for-hire plot NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio Police
Angels of Easter Seals will host wine and spirits event
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Angels of Easter Seals will host a “Wine & Spirits, A Fall Celebration,”
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Rachel Shorac, Mingo Junction, girl, Sept. 22. Crystal
area golf scores
kennsington golf course Ball Busters Golf League — League champs: Tim Russo, Thom Russo, Ken
New earthquake, magnitude 6.1, shakes jittery Mexico
Associated Press MEXICO CITY A strong new earthquake shook Mexico on Saturday, killing at least
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, town hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman Township
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A person who was found dead near Stambaugh Stadium at Youngstown State University on
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 24
Today is Sunday, Sept. 24, the 267th day of 2017. There are 98 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
FBI uses billboards to battle trafficking in Nevada traffickingSFlb
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The FBI in Las Vegas is teaming with an advertising company
METRO DIGEST || Lung cancer detection program
Cancer detection BOARDMAN Mercy Health-Youngstown is offering a program on the importance of
Aid begins to flow to hurricane-hit Puerto Rico
Associated Press GUAJATACA, Puerto Rico Large amounts of federal aid began moving into Puerto
Artist adorns Ohio barns with history
The (Toledo) Blade OAK HARBOR, Ohio The command ing image of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
GOLF | Saturday’s pro scores
PGA Tour Championship Saturday’s Scores At East Lake Golf Club Atlanta Purse: $8.75
Regional roundup Saturday’s games
Grove City 24, St. Vincent 14 GROVE CITY, PA. Grove City (1-3) snapped a 33-game losing streak.
Same old story in Infante probe
Opinion: Is there another “Mr. Big” lurking in the dank confines of government corruption in the Mahoning
Y’town’s state report card shows schools in jeopardy
Editorial: A dozen F’s on Youngs- town School District’s state report card should be considered the warning
Lawmakers keep piling on those convicted of sex crimes
Opinion: How much is too much? Ma’lik Richmond must be asking himself that very question. The on-again, off-
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