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YSU student activities are soaring for Welcome Week
Youngstown State University’s student activities soar for Welcome Week
DeWine touts jobs plan at Youngstown campaign stop
DeWine touts jobs plan at Youngstown campaign stop
Making great strides
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The site of more than 10,000 people together for a
Stories published August 27, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Niles’ Ward snaps tie
Jaycee Ward scored the go-ahead goal in a 4-3 victory over South Range.
Hamad appeal: Judge’s own words support lesser charges
Nasser Hamad appeal says judge’s own words support lesser conviction than murder
YSU student activities are soaring for Welcome Week
Youngstown State University’s student activities soar for Welcome Week
DeWine criticizes Democratic opponent over his prior job as AG
Opponent says he’s ‘sad’ to see DeWine playing politics with rape kits
Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41
Manu Ginobili, a 4-time champion with Spurs, retires at 41
Reservation deadline is Wednesday for Taiwan chefs event at MCCTC
Reservation deadline is Wednesday for Taiwan chefs event at MCCTC
Bishop expected to return to work on a part-time basis
Bishop angry over sexual abuse allegations against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick
Trump re-lowers White House flag for McCain
Under pressure, Trump re-lowers White House flag for McCain
Ohio man pleads guilty to murder charge in missing wife’s death
Ohio man pleads guilty to murder charge in missing wife’s death
Liberty school board approves school resource officer partnership
Liberty school board approves school resource officer partnership
Police: Fleeing driver shot, killed after firing at Ohio officers
Police: Fleeing driver shot, killed after firing at Ohio officers
Plans on making untraceable 3-D guns can't be posted online
Plans on making untraceable 3-D guns can't be posted online
US Rep. Tim Ryan to review new US trade pact with Mexico
US Rep. Tim Ryan to review new US trade pact with Mexico
Odell Beckham Jr. agrees to extension to be highest-paid WR
Odell Beckham Jr. agrees to extension to be highest-paid WR
US Sen. Sherrod Brown: Mexico agreement positive step to improve NAFTA
US Sen. Sherrod Brown: Mexico agreement positive step to improve NAFTA
WRTA to double service on its Warren Express route
WRTA to double service on its Warren Express route
Murry 'disgusted' over McCarrick abuse allegations in letter read at parishes
Murry 'disgusted' over McCarick abuse allegations in letter read at parishes
Nearly 2 million voters have cast ballots in Florida
Nearly 2 million voters have cast ballots in Florida
Nation’s top student loan official resigns, cites White House
Nation’s top student loan official resigns
DeWine touts jobs plan at Youngstown campaign stop
DeWine touts jobs plan at Youngstown campaign stop
3 face drug charges after bust in Liberty Walmart parking lot
3 face drug charges after bust in Liberty Walmart parking lot
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
Gaming tournament shooting highlights security or lack of it
Man faces OVI, child endangerment charges after found passed out
Man faces OVI, child endangerment charges after found passed out
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Liberty police searching for Saturday bank robbers
Liberty police searching for Saturday bank robbers
Hundreds mourn at funeral for slain 20-year-old Iowa student
Hundreds mourn at funeral for slain 20-year-old Iowa student
JARRELL TRIAL | Third day of testimony gets underway
JARRELL TRIAL | Third day of testimony gets underway
US strike kills Islamic State commander in Afghanistan
US strike kills Islamic State commander in Afghanistan
Trumbull elections board certifies TJX referendum results
Trumbull elections board certifies TJX referendum results
Kasich orders flags in Ohio at half-staff for McCain
Kasich orders flags in Ohio at half-staff for McCain
Making great strides
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The site of more than 10,000 people together for a
Run for Recovery will honor Austintown man, fund treatment for others
Friends and family of Jordan Johnson keep his memory alive with memorial 5K.
Niles police captain: I would have accepted mayor post
Niles police captain: I would have accepted job
The Rose Mary Flanagan Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s signature Teal Tini Cocktail Party is Sept. 15
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN September — National Ovarian Cancer Awareness
The Rose Mary Flanagan Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s signature Teal Tini Cocktail Party is Sept. 15
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN September – National Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Steelers defense takes step forward
Titans limited to little yardage after Pittsburgh’s Green Bay fiasco
Midterm elections could put US on path to ‘Democratic socialism’SFlb
Opinion: By Rick Jensen Cagle Cartoons Heading into the midterms, it’s a good idea to take stock of what
A better job at what cost?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons When I was in school, many of my classmates were probably
Heroism and honor define legacy of Sen. John McCain
Editorial: Ten months ago, veteran U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., sat down for a candid interview with veteran
Squirrels cut power to 6,000 in Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Damage caused by squirrels left more than 6,000 First Energy customers
Large fight erupts at youth football game
Large fight erupts at youth football game YOUNGSTOWN A youth league football tournament Saturday
Student gun-control advocates protest outside Smith & Wesson
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Student gun-control advocates and one of the survivors of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Grow Mahoning Valley, 8 a.m., Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, 100 E.
PANERATHON 2018 Final results Top finishers in the 2018 Panerathon’s 2-mile and 10K run and their posted times:
2-MILE RESULTS MEN 1. Wyatt Hartman, Cuyahoga Falls, 10:50 2. Steven Babik, Youngstown, 12:18
OVARIAN CANCER
OVARIAN CANCER Early warning signs Ovarian cancer is usually detected in advanced stages. The
TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY marriage licenses Sharesse L. Jacobs, 43, of Cleveland, and Steve J.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 67 in the
Submitted Photo | Howard Merritt
Submitted Photo | Howard Merritt Springfield claims second consecutive Ohio Men’s Senior League
PREPS AT GLANCE
PREPS AT GLANCE SATURDAY RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Girard 3, Champion 0 GIRARD Austin O’Hara
PRO GOLF Sunday’s results
PGA DeChambeau wins Northern Trust; Finau finishes second PARAMUS, N.J. Bryson DeChambeau
SUNDAY’S NFL PRESEASON GAMES
Bengals 26, Bills 13 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton celebrated a warm
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jeana Wilson and Edward Humphreys, Youngstown, boy, Aug.
Elaborate farewell planned for McCain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two former presidents are expected to speak at Sen. John McCain’s
State auditor candidate wants to investigate impact of free trade deals
The trade deals ‘have wreaked havoc,’ on Ohio’s economy, he says.
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 27
Today is Monday, Aug. 27, the 239th day of 2018. There are 126 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Dog running on interstate can’t resist stuffed teddy SPRINGFIELD, Mass. A dog
worth a look
AUCTIONS St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, will host its third annual quarter
Foundations offer grants to teachers
Foundations offer grants to teachers YOUNGSTOWN The Turning Foundation, in collaboration with
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police look into video of man spanking hippo at LA Zoo LOS ANGELES Police are
8 people, including 6 kids, die in Chicago apartment fire
Associated Press CHICAGO Eight people, including six children, were killed when a fire broke out
Average US gas price drops 2 cents
Average US gas price drops 2 cents LOS ANGELES The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha & Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, food and
Pope apologizes for ‘crimes’ against Irish women, babies
Associated Press DUBLIN Pope Francis issued a sweeping apology Sunday for the “crimes” of the
SPORTS digest
Shingledecker wins at Sharon Speedway Hartford Jeremiah Shingledecker and Chas Wolbert were
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ tops box office again
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ tops box office again NEW YORK The opening weekend for “Crazy Rich Asians”
Study: Weight-loss drug Belviq seems safe for heart
Associated Press For the first time, a drug has been shown to help people lose weight and keep it
Simon’s death at 91 leaves theater world in mourning
Associated Press NEW YORK Playwright Neil Simon, a master of comedy whose laugh-filled hits such
Pope ‘won’t say a word’ about McCarrick claims
Associated Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE Pope Francis declined Sunday to confirm or deny claims
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING IRL Bommarito Automotive Group 500 SATURday’s Results At Gateway Motorsports