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

Youngstown residents, recipients of life-saving organ transplants, marry
The ceremony was Sunday Sept. 9 was at Heavenly Place Church of God in Christ
Ohio celebrates state landmarks with special programs
Ohio celebrates state landmarks with special programs

Doors at Arms swing open to Valley’s glorious past
Doors at Arms swing open to Valley’s glorious past
Pence: I'm confident no one on my staff wrote the NYT column
Pence: I'm confident no one on my staff wrote the NYT column

Jewish High Holidays kick off with charity drive
The Jewish new year begins with charity and atonement
Despite Trump tweet, Ford says it won't make hatchback in US
Despite Trump tweet, Ford says it won't make hatchback in US
Arms Museum opens treasure trove of Valley's glorious past
The open house celebrated the 143rd anniversary of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society.
Ohio misses Sept. 8 deadline for medical marijuana program
Ohio misses Sept. 8 deadline for medical marijuana program
New sexual misconduct allegations emerge against CBS boss
New sexual misconduct allegations emerge against CBS boss

Browns don't lose, tie Steelers 21-21 in sloppy game
Cleveland ended its 17-game losing streak on Sunday with a 21-21 tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers
McGuffey Elementary in Youngstown to be closed Monday
Roof repairs to the school will be made Monday
Cubs-Nationals postponed, will be made up on Thursday
Cubs-Nationals postponed, will be made up on Thursday
Browns end 17-game losing streak in 21-21 tie with Steelers
It was the first opening week tie since 1971
Valley under flash flood watch till Monday morning
Rain is expected through at least Monday morning.
With 'The Nun,' Warner Bros.' box office streak continues
With 'The Nun,' Warner Bros.' box office streak continues

4 citations, 2 arrests in 500-car OVI checkpoint in Y'town
The arrests were on misdemeanor drug charges
Grocery worker charged with eating into deli profits
Grocery worker charged with eating into deli profits
2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them
2 players kneel for anthem, Kaepernick tweets to thank them
Florence becomes a hurricane, takes aim at US Southeast
Florence becomes a hurricane, takes aim at US Southeast

WVU trip too steep for Penguins
Bo Pelini saw improvement out of his Youngstown State football team, but it wasn’t enough to stand up to the might of No. 14 West Virginia.
‘Offshore no more,’ protesters tell Trump
Attendees lambasted Trump for promoting his recent campaign slogan, “Promises Made, Promises Kept,” by contending that contrary to his promise to punish companies that outsource jobs, he has awarded nearly $52 billion in federal contracts to corporations that have off-shored more than 13,000 jobs since he took office.
State report cards are coming this week
Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip said he doesn’t anticipate dramatic improvement in letter grades but hopes to see improvement in student growth.

OCCHA’s Latino food fest highlights Hispanic flavors, culture
The celebration featured international dishes and desserts from six countries and more broadly represented the 22 Spanish-speaking countries in the world.
SPORTS DIGEST || Campbell announces date for HOF banquet
Campbell announces date for HOF banquet Campbell The Campbell Memorial High School Athletics
“Y Are You Running?” 5K run/walk
The “Y Are You Running?” 5K run/walk for charity, hosted by the Youngstown State University Honors College, will be Sept. 30
Top events in Ohio for the fall
Staff report For many Ohioans, fall is the best season of the year, with warm clear days,
MAC ROUNDUP | Saturday’s games
Akron 41, Morgan State 7 AKRON Kato Nelson passed for three touchdowns, Van Edwards ran for two
Fall Books Preview - Topical titles for all ages
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK At a time when millions can hardly turn away from
Packard Museum director to lecture on auto’s history
Staff report LIBERTY John Marino of the National Packard Museum board of directors will give a

Levin Furniture achieves long-held goal of tapping into Mahoning Valley market
“We’re so excited to finally be in this market,” said Levin Furniture executive Chris Pelcher.
Issue 1 could make Ohio substance abuse magnet
Opinion: Too many people in our criminal justice system are there because of substance abuse disorders.
Jail not the answer to Ohio's drug addiction crisis
Opinion: Ohio is facing a drug addiction crisis, the likes of which are unprecedented in our state's history.
METRO DIGEST || Discount rabies vaccinations
The Youngstown City Health District is offering rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets more than 3 months old.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Feed the hungry
Breaking Bread, an Armstrong initiative to feed the hungry, is launching its “Avenge Hunger” campaign, which will run through Sept. 23.
LIMELIGHTS | RECOGNITION
Dominion Energy Ohio announced it has received the American Gas Association Safety Achievement Award for excellence in employee safety for the fourth time in 10 years.

Documents shed light on Y'town corruption case
Using sources and additional court records, The Vindicator can now provide new details of how the alleged schemes operated.
top 25 roundup | Saturday’s other games
No. 1 Alabama 57, Arkansas State 7 TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Tua Tagovailoa passed for three first-
big ten roundup | Saturday’s other games
E Michigan 20, Purdue 19 WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. Chad Ryland kicked the go-ahead field goal as time
James Patterson donates $2 million to classroom libraries
James Patterson donates $2 million to classroom libraries NEW YORK James Patterson is on Round
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
The Third Annual Eye Ball will take place Oct. 13
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The third annual Eye Ball of the Mahoning Valley will take place Oct. 13
area bowling scores
area bowling scores wedgewood lanes Wedgewood Ladies Doubles Annie Bartoletti 216-214-277-707,
Area golf scores
Area golf scores bedford trails golf course Bedford Beauties Low Gross — Julie Croop 44, Terri
Nice work, chief ...
Opinion: A golf coach called Friday looking to track down a Vindy staffer who had called him. “Why is she
Surging business sales make staff retention a must
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK Offers of training and stock in their new
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TUESDAY Brookfield Fire Department, state Route 7, Brookfield, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
FEDERATED CLUBS
wednesday Fortnightly IV will meet at 7 p.m. for a discussion, “What’s New at the Library.”
For the Week of Sunday, September 9, 2018
David L. Horst et al to R & D Donaldson Holdings LLC, Renkenberger Road, Columbiana, $350,000.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS columbiana county new cases Gayle Thomas v. Eryka Penick et al, personal injury.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday ACTION-Alliance for Congregational Transformation, 5:45 p.m.; task-force meeting at
Obama, on campaign swing, urges ‘sanity in our politics’
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. Former President Barack Obama said Saturday that November
Area golf calendar | Upcoming scrambles and outings
SEPTEMBER Saturday — The Third annual Marian Living Center and Assumption Village outing hosted by
YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 9
Today is Sunday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2018. There are 113 days left in the year. Associated
Monument-filled, tourist-empty Extremadura is a Spanish gem
By Giovanna Dell’orto Associated Press CACERES, Spain The flamenco strains were so haunting
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Mignonette Garden Club will meet at noon at O’Charley’s Restaurant on Windham Court in
Shame on de Souza for attack on Marchionda
Opinion: Shame on de Souza for attack on Marchionda After reading mr. (Bertram) de Souza’s rant in this
Gordon’s rains wash away dam
Associated Press BLACK HAWK, Miss. Officials say a dam is breaching on the edge of
Powerful hurricane could be headed to US
Associated Press ATLANTA The U.S. East Coast could be hit with a powerful hurricane next week as
HOLES IN ONE
John Pflug of Harmony, Pa., aced the 135-yard No. 12 at Bedford Trails Golf Course on Aug. 31. He
Watergate ties tighten around Trump tumult
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House seethes with intrigue and backstabbing as aides
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
SEPTEMBER 22 — Pink Ribbon 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at the Trumbull Regional Medical Center
regional roundup Saturday’s games
Allegheny 27, Wooster 0 WOOSTER Wooster tied the game at 20 with 3:26 remaining, but Allegheny
Catholic faithful demand change after sex-abuse scandals
Catholic faithful demand change after sex-abuse scandals MINNEAPOLIS The day after a grand jury
Air Force Reserve base must be area’s priority
Editorial: What do GM’s Lordstown assembly complex and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna Township
Can you afford to help your kid start a business?
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Amazon. Chipotle. GoPro. These household-name businesses were
Now you see her, now you don’t
Opinion: There’s so much egg dripping down the faces of Trumbull County Commissioners Daniel Polivka and