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Cilone, Notaro, Marlowe lead 2018 Greatest champs
The 2018 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley entertained 294 golfers since Friday.
New programs, faces for Valley students this year
Joe Lendar, a ninth-grade social studies teacher at Austintown Fitch High School, prepares his classroom for the start of the new school year. Austintown and ...
New programs, faces for Valley students this year
Joe Lendar, a ninth-grade social studies teacher at Austintown Fitch High School, prepares his classroom for the start of the new school year. Austintown and ...
Stories published August 19, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
All 2018 Greatest Golfer of the Valley champions
Here's a look at your 2018 Greatest Golfer of the Valley champions:
Cilone, Notaro, Marlowe lead 2018 Greatest champs
The 2018 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley entertained 294 golfers since Friday.
Trump administration: No need to conserve oil anymore
The memo threatens to undermine decades of conservation programs
Community rally to urge "yes" vote for HomeGoods is Monday
Community rally to urge "yes" vote for HomeGoods is Monday
Struthers may crack down on landlords with tougher regs
Struthers may crack down on landlords with tougher regs
Pa. bishop responds to child-sex abuse findings
He said the church has come a long way since the time of the alleged assaults
2018 Greatest Sunday at Lake | Follow live on your phone
The 2018 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley entertained 294 golfers since Friday — as well as Mother Nature.
FOLLOW SUNDAY’S GREATEST FINALS SCORING ON YOUR PHONE
FOLLOW SUNDAY’S GREATEST FINALS SCORING ON YOUR PHONE
Who should pay for school security?
A Canfield resident and city councilwoman challenge the necessity for the city to pay part of a school-resource officer’s salary
Gordon ‘humbly’ returns to Browns
The former Pro Bowl wide receiver Saturday ended an extended absence from training camp to deal with his health and returned to the team.
1,500 line up for free food, priceless advice in Youngstown
Cecelia Hargrove was happy to receive plenty of free food that included muffin mix and cold cereal, but for her, the sweetest aspect was the entire
Injuries force changes at safety for YSU
It wasn’t planned this way, but Youngstown State is prepared to go into the season without both its starting safeties
Food, music, culture comes to town at ... Latino Heritage Festival
Preserving and displaying the area’s Hispanic heritage, great ethnic food and just plain fun are at the heart of the 2018 Latino Heritage Festival underway this weekend at Roosevelt Park in Campbell.
South Range returns 15 starters
For South Range’s 50th anniversary football season, the numbers are interesting.
New Boardman business rewinds to era of classic arcade gaming
The business partners are putting their huge arcade-game collection to use.
Ex-Valley Christian coach takes over at Campbell
Albert “Butch” Jennings has replaced Ed Rozum as the coach of the Red Devils.
Youngstown JCC names 2 new program directors
The Youngstown Jewish Community Center has named Ben Katz director of its Early Learning Center and Laura Weymer director of JCC’s new Health and Wellness Department.
YSU’s new performing arts series will debut this month
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new entertainment series, sponsored by the Cliffe College of Creative
City Club plans community discussion on revitalizing Youngstown
The City Club of the Mahoning Valley will have a free community panel discussion with three national experts from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Youngstown Playhouse called “Revitalizing Youngstown: A Candid Conversation About Challenge & Opportunity.”
Scrappers’ slide reaches 7 games
The Scrappers have lost 12 of their last 16 games after a 28-15 start.
Valley-based artist creates painting of Washington
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A large-scale painting of George Washington, created by Youngstown
METRO DIGEST || Salute to military at Clippers game
A special salute to service members is set for the home opener for the Columbiana Clippers football team Thursday against Western Reserve.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Party for a cause
Join Casino Cafe Food Truck for a block party to benefit the Foundation for the Visually Impaired from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 24.
New programs, faces for Valley students this year
Joe Lendar, a ninth-grade social studies teacher at Austintown Fitch High School, prepares his classroom for the start of the new school year. Austintown and many other school districts in the Mahoning Valley are ushering in changes for the new year.
Experts: Sex scandals fester at unhealthy organizations
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Of all the horrific details contained in the
Top Republican says Russia probe difficult
Associated Press WASHINGTON For much of the past two years, Senate Intelligence Committee
Austintown to host band night Monday
Austintown to host band night Monday Austintown The Austintown Fitch Marching Band will host its
Merging Sea and Sky in Cyprus
by Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator A Zen parable says: “When a fish swims, it
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Tanner Matig of McDonald aced the 152-yard No. 4 at Mahoning Country Club. He used a 9-iron. Zavier
Ex Secretary-General of UN Annan dies
Ex Secretary-General of UN Annan dies ACCRA, Ghana Kofi Annan, a charismatic global diplomat
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, video class on
Salem Historical society offers trolley tours
Staff report SALEM The Salem Historical Society will offer its Underground Railroad and Ghost
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Yellowstone welcomes 940,000 visitors in July
Yellowstone welcomes 940,000 visitors in July YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. The National
AREA GOLF CALENDAR | Upcoming outings and scrambles
AUGUST Saturday — 24th annual Girard Lions Golf Outing at Mahoning Country Club. Cost is $70 per
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH …
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 71 in the
Why traditional credit scores still matter
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Researchers and startups say all kinds of weird data can predict your
Anti-Trump Republicans face political exile, isolation
Associated Press NEW YORK The ranks of forgotten Republicans are growing. Some were forced
Author of book on Columbine writing an account of Parkland
Author of book on Columbine writing an account of Parkland NEW YORK The author of a best-seller
The rise of celeb book clubs
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Jimmy Fallon remembers a summer a few years
Vindy’s part of pro-press campaign relieves reader
Opinion: Vindy’s part of pro-press campaign relieves reader I am relieved that The Vindicator joined the
Recognition
Recognition Merrill Lynch recently announced that financial adviser Steven Mowry has been
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. to visit a local winery. Co-hostess will be
Indians honor tickets 52 years after accident
By MARC BONA Cleveland.com CLEVELAND Jennifer Annis had been looking forward to seeing the
How to Get Better Vacation Photos, No Selfie Stick Required
How to get better vacation photos By GREGORY KARP NerdWallet If you find yourself vacationing
SPORTS digest
Ursuline standout Harris commits to Pitt Youngstown Ursuline girls basketball standout
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY | Round 2 scores
MEN 11-13 John Rudolph87-74—161 Josh Randolph78-81—159 Joe Mosca81-81—162 Jason
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brier Hill Italian Festival, noon to 11 p.m.: The final day of this
Clash of the con artists
Opinion: When presidential candidate Donald J. Trump and then President Trump invited Youngstown native
Northside hospital closing is a clarion call for region
Editorial: The decision by Steward Health Care to shutter Northside hospital by Sept. 20 prompted us to dust
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
AUGUST WEDNESDAY — 20th annual Clipper Cross Country Series continues at Columbiana High School.
Lehman-like episode overdue
Opinion: WASHINGTON Eric Sevareid (1912-1992), the author and broadcaster, said he was a pessimist about
Another trial looms on horizon for Manafort
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Va. As jurors weigh Paul Manafort’s fate in a sprawling financial
Dead suspects in father’s death called reclusive and paranoid
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two adult brothers suspected of being involved in the fatal shooting
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 19
Today is Sunday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2018. There are 134 days left in the year. Associated
State authorities search for suspect who ran over man
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Ohio State Highway Patrol says law-enforcement agencies are
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE SATURDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS SOCCER West Branch 8, Ursuline 0 BELOIT Gillian
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Tailspin” by Sandra Brown (Grand Central Publishing) 2. “The President is
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Coitsville Township trustees, 6 p.m., work- study meeting, town hall, 3711 McCartney
2 Youngstown crashes
2 Youngstown crashes YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two separate vehicle crashes that
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 2