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

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Cellist Yo-Yo Ma likes what he sees in Valley

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma came away impressed with the Valley’s spirit and cooperation


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Foursome starts off Greatest Week winning Coors Light challenge

Sampson, Simmons, Grant and Marek win The Vindicator’s sixth annual event


UPDATED: 2018 Farmers National Greatest Golfer FRIDAY TEE times

Welcome to the 2018 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley.


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Some Boardman homeowners suffer flood losses insurance won’t cover

Boardman residents flood township meeting with complaints following storm


Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges

Trump, Omarosa trade insults, charges


16-under wins Coors Light Greatest Golfer Scramble; full scores here

Greatest Golfer of the Valley kicked off its 2018 stretch run Monday with the Coors Light Scramble Championship at The Lake Club.


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Summer food program provides 600 bags of free groceries to local families

Making Kids Count wrapped up its summer food program with deliveries to 50 families


All northbound lanes of Interstate 680 will open tonight

All northbound lanes of Interstate 680 will open tonight


City learns 2018 budget 'on target;' 2019 deficit looms

City learns 2018 budget 'on target;' 2019 deficit looms


Mosquito from Crandall Park on North Side tests positive for West Nile

Mosquito from Crandall Park on North Side tests positive for West Nile


Trumbull Democrats places James on ballot for coroner

Trumbull Democrats places James on ballot for coroner


Ohio man missing after planned hike near Mount St. Helens

Ohio man missing after planned hike near Mount St. Helens


11 children, 6 adults injured in three-vehicle crash

11 children, 6 adults injured in three-vehicle crash


Collins’ exit prompts GOP scramble, ballot questions

Collins’ exit prompts GOP scramble, ballot questions


Northern California man shoots, kills 3 kids and himself

Northern California man shoots, kills 3 kids and himself


Bank official recalls red flags on Manafort loan application

Bank official recalls red flags on Manafort loan application


Canfield fogging buildings, grounds as mosquito precaution

Canfield fogging buildings, grounds as mosquito precaution


Boardman PD investigates break-ins

Boardman PD investigates break-ins


Former WWE champ Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart dies at 63

Former WWE champ Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart dies at 63


AP Source: Soul icon Aretha Franklin is seriously ill

AP Source: Soul icon Aretha Franklin is seriously ill


West Virginia Justice Loughry impeached

West Virginia Justice Loughry impeached


White man charged with fatally shooting black man in Florida

White man charged with fatally shooting black man in Florida


Frontier Airlines to add flights from Cleveland

Frontier Airlines to add flights from Cleveland


FBI fires Peter Strzok in wake of anti-Trump text messages

FBI fires Peter Strzok in wake of anti-Trump text messages


4 teens face charges after Italian festival fight

4 teens face charges after Italian festival fight


Liberty Fire Department gets new ambulance today

Liberty fire department gets new ambulance today


Google tracks your movements, like it or not

Google tracks your movements, like it or not


Unaffiliated voters enter row in GOP primary

Unaffiliated voters enter row in GOP primary


Calls for action on toxics White House called 'PR nightmare'

Calls for action on toxics White House called “PR nightmare”


Trump lashes out at ’Wacky Omarosa’ over book, tapes

Trump lashes out at ’Wacky Omarosa’ over book, tapes


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


YO-YO VISITS VALLEY | Overflow crowd ready as Yo-Yo Ma begins performance

YO-YO VISITS VALLEY | Humanitarian, cellist arrives in Youngstown ahead of concert


Ben Stein to present Skeggs Lecture

Ben Stein to present Skeggs Lecture


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Warren Italian Fest ends early

Warren Italian fest ends early after fighting


Campbell wastewater treatment plant to receive more than $1 million in upgrades

The upgrades are part of a decade-long effort to modernize the wastewater treatment plant.


Lawyer for McNair family: Fire Durkin

Maryland coach DJ Durkin, 40, was placed on administrative leave Saturday.


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Austintown bus driver builds bunk beds

The Youngstown Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is gearing up to build bunk beds for local children


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Melillo’s Tavern chef brings New York recipes to Lowellville palates

Born in Long Island, Torrento grew up in and around his family’s butcher shop


Valley Christian seeking respect

The theme for the senior class at Valley Christian this year is changing the culture.


Patrol issues alert for OVI checkpoint

Staff report LISBON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is planning an operating a vehicle under the


Harassment info

Harassment info YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Cleveland field


Two men stabbed in Bellefontaine

Associated Press BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio Police in Bellefontaine say two men were stabbed in their


Team NEO report finds Northeast Ohio is hub for corporate headquarters

Northeast Ohio has second-highest concentration of headquarters employment, report finds.


Gender pay gap harmful to blacks

Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords The gender wage gap continues to harm women, their families and


Heed Yo-Yo Ma’s message to Valley: Arts mean business

Editorial: On Saturday, Youngstown made history by drawing the largest crowd ever – more than 19,000 people –


Obama needs to step up criticism of Trump administration, GOP

Opinion: By Byron York Andrews McMeel Syndication “Join me on Team ’18,” Barack Obama wrote in a recent


Region’s manufacturing might put on proud display

Editorial: Historically, the Mahoning Valley has long enjoyed a solid reputation for its manufacturing talent


Omarosa’s secret taping irks Trump allies

Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. Allies of President Donald Trump and national security


Harvick wins for NASCAR-high 7th victory of year

Kevin Harvick broke a tie atop NASCAR’s Big 3 by easily winning at Michigan International Speedway.


Blithe tone belied desperate actions of Seattle plane thief

Associated Press SEATTLE He cracked jokes, complimented the professional demeanor of an air-


Giants rookie Rodriguez shuts down Pirates

A year ago, Dereck Rodriguez was down in Double-A ball, a converted outfielder hoping to take a new path as a pitcher.


Carrasco, Indians survive bullpen meltdown against White Sox

Carlos Carrasco and Cleveland’s deep lineup combined for a successful Sunday in Chicago. The bullpen almost gave it away.


Vigil, marches mark anniversary of deadly far-right protest in Va.

Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. A year after a deadly gathering of far-right extremists in


Farrell grad Chapman climbing YSU depth chart

Braxton Chapman feels like himself again and Youngstown State stands to reap the benefits.


Auto sales in China drop by 5.3 percent

Associated Press BEIJING China’s auto sales shrank in July from a year earlier as SUV demand


Fighting closes Italian fest early

Staff report WARREN Police from several area departments were called to assist the Warren Police


NASA spacecraft hurtles toward sun

Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Embarking on a mission that scientists have been dreaming


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., municipal building, 2538 Grandview Road, Lake


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Koepka holds off Woods to win PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka is impossible to overlook now, winning the PGA Championship on Sunday with machine-like precision to go with his back-to-back U.S. Open titles.


Cooler weather helps crews fight Southern California fire

Associated Press LAKE ELSINORE, CALIF. Aided by slightly cooler weather, firefighters made


SPORTS digest

Black Bears rally past Scrappers in 9th inning GRANVILLE, W.VA. Henry Pujols hit a grand slam


100 TH PGA NOTEBOOK Sunday’s final round

Mistakes cost Thomas chance to repeat Justin Thomas didn’t lose a whole lot of confidence after a


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 67 in the final round


Warren man missing near Mount St. Helens

Staff report COUGAR, WASH. The Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office in Washington state is looking


From Ailes to Trump: Shine is new image man

Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. For years he dutifully carried out Warren native Roger Ailes’


Shark flick ‘The Meg’ reigns at box office

Shark flick ‘The Meg’ reigns at box office NEW YORK Adding to Hollywood’s sizzling summer, the


NORTHEAST OHIO Billboards oppose sales of Confederate flags at county fair

Associated Press WELLINGTON, Ohio A coalition opposed to the sale of Confederate flags at a


Blast in northern Syria kills at least 36; cause is unclear

Associated Press BEIRUT An explosion in northern Syria killed at least 36 people Sunday and


Fights at Jaguars’ practice result in suspensions

The Jacksonville Jaguars suspended All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and defensive end Dante Fowler.


US gas prices rise

US gas prices rise CAMARILLO, Calif. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has risen


Trump supports boycott of Harley-Davidson cycles

Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump is backing calls for a Harley-Davidson


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian S. Gordon, 32, address confidential, and Judi


Attorney honors grandparents with gift to YSU campaign

Attorney honors grandparents with gift to YSU campaign YOUNGSTOWN Robert W. Reeder III, a 1981


worth a look

WORTH A LOOK AUCTIONS St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, will host its thirds


Today is Monday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2018. There are 140 days left in the year.

Today is Monday, Aug. 13, the 225th day of 2018. There are 140 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Taylor and Lukas Mattevi, Lisbon, boy, Aug. 11. Asya T.


The top five fiction audiobooks on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period:

The top five fiction audiobooks on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period: v


Listed are local Kent State University graduates in the spring of 2018.

Listed are local Kent State University graduates in the spring of 2018. Honors are indicated by


Trumbull Mobile Meals needs volunteers

Trumbull Mobile Meals needs volunteers Trumbull Mobile Meals is a community-based service agency


Browns ’sticking’ with plan to start Taylor at QB

Browns QBs coach Ken Zampese says nothing has changed.


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