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Stories published September 16, 2018

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

Calif. professor IDs herself as source of Kavanaugh allegations

Christine Blasey Ford revealed herself as the source of a story about an attempted sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee


'Predator' eats up its competition at movie box office this weekend

The film earned an estimated $24 million since Friday.


Two found shot to death in front seat of car

The discoveries were made this morning in Cleveland


FLORENCE UPDATE: Death toll from storm swells to 14

About 740,000 homes in the Carolinas remained without power today.


YSU volleyball coach to visit Curbstone Coaches on Monday

The event begins at noon and the public is welcome to attend.


YSU blows out Valpo

McCaster scores twice in Penguins romp


Air Force commander counting on continued stability from its "twin"

When airport officials are asked about the future of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, they frequently cite the interconnectedness between the airport and the Youngstown Air Reserve Station and its Air Force 910th Airlift Wing.


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700 take steps against stigma in mental illness in Youngstown

People struggling with mental health issues have lived in shadows of shame for too long, said Hope Haney. The Steps Against Stigma Walk on Saturday in Wick Park on the city’s North Side, aimed to help them finally step into the light.


Tribe hangs 15 runs on Tigers to win AL Central

The party was in full swing on Saturday. So were the Indians.


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Beauty on display at Fellows flower show

The Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown’s fall flower and garden show winds up with public viewing of the plants and creations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Fellows Riverside Gardens.


Buckeyes use late spurt to rally past Horned Frogs

Big defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones returned an interception thrown right at him 28 yards for one of No. 4 Ohio State’s three touchdowns in a four-minute span of the third quarter in a 40-28 victory over No. 15 TCU on Saturday night.


Purple Raiders pound feisty Jackets

B-W taunts fail to slow Mount Union


Welsh Congregational Church may stay put for the moment

Representatives of Youngstown CityScape met with city officials and representatives from partner organizations to discuss the future of the project.


SPORTS DIGEST || Terlesky golf outing moved up to today

The 3rd annual Christine Terlesky Lake Club Girls High School Golf Invitational scheduled for Monday has been moved to today due to a rainy forecast.


Mellencamp’s power shows in art exhibition

John Mellencamp’s upcoming art exhibition is larger than his first, a reflection of his rising stock as an artist.


Bee Man helps customers and honey bees alike

The Bee Man generates buzz with a viral video.


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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

Boardman’s Mitchell Dunham races to the finish line Saturday at the Spartan Invitational cross country meet at Boardman High School. Dunham finished 18th in the Division I boys race.


Warriors Inc. has registration for its fall programs

An orientation breakfast will be at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 6


METRO DIGEST || Motorcyclist seriously injured

A 26-year-old Warren motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries in a crash early Saturday at the intersection of North Park Avenue and Douglas Avenue and was taken to a hospital, the Trumbull County 911 Center reported.


METRO DIGEST || Family fun at Sunset at the Farm

Mill Creek MetroParks will present Sunset at the Farm from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road. Admission is free.


Debate on State Issue 1 Wednesday at Vindy, Vindy.com

Opinion: A reading of the two Op-Ed articles on State Issue 1 on last Sunday’s Vindicator Commentary page, leads to the conclusion there’s no middle ground when it comes to the push to lessen criminal penalties for drug possession. (If you didn’t read the articles, visit the links below.)


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Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport experiences turbulence

The drop in flights at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is putting its federal funding at risk. But officials note the airport’s charter, private and cargo flights remain, as does the airport's significance to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Alison Rivera and Jeffrey Mayhew, Struthers, boy, Sept.


COLUMBIANA |MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases Progressive Specialty Insurance v. Jason Davis, personal


ON THE TRACKS Auto racing results

xfinity Chastain edges Allgaier for first win LAS VEGAS Ross Chastain held off Justin


Florence goes north; threats of floods riseSFlb

Associated Press NEW BERN, N.C. The Marines, the Coast Guard, civilian crews and volunteers


Plea deal raises question: What does Manafort know?

As Trump associates folded one by one over the last year under the pressure of federal investigators, there was always Paul Manafort. Until suddenly there wasn’t.


TOP 25 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday’s games

No. 1 Alabama 62, Mississippi 7 OXFORD, MISS. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 191 yards and two


AREA RUNNING CALENDAR

AREA RUNNING CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Saturday — Pink Ribbon 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at the


YSU NOTEBOOK | More from Saturday’s game at Stambaugh Stadium

McCaster reaches career milestone Early in Youngstown State’s 42-7 victory against Valparaiso on


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 4:30 a.m. (GC) Women’s golf: LPGA Tour Evian Championship. 5 a.m. (TNN)


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL | Saturday’s games

Northern Illinois 24, Central Michigan 16 DEKALB, ILL. Marcus Childers threw for three


PRO GOLF

PRO GOLF PGA Tour Champions The Ally Challenge Saturday’s scores At Warwick Hills GC


Chiefs (1-0) vs. Steelers (0-0-1)

KICKOFF — 1 p.m. at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh TV — CBS OPENING LINE — Steelers by 41/2 RECORD


AREA BOWLING SCORES

AREA BOWLING SCORES SFlbamron lanes H.D. Davis CPA Mixed Doubles Justin Cowan 267-678, Steve


Mississippi agency says it won’t buy products from Nike

Mississippi’s public safety commissioner disclosed Saturday that state police will no longer buy Nike products, saying the athletic apparel maker is unpatriotic and fails to support those in uniform.


MISSOURI VALLEY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE | Saturday’s other games

South Dakota State 90, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 6 BROOKINGS, S.D. Taryn Christion completed 13 of 14


Today’S GAMES Browns (0-0-1) vs. Saints (0-1)

KICKOFF — 1 p.m. at the SuperDome in New Orleans TV — CBS OPENING LINE — Saints by 7 1/2


Justin Trinkes aced the 156-yard No. 16 at Pine Lakes Golf Club on Aug. 13. The Hubbard High School

Justin Trinkes aced the 156-yard No. 16 at Pine Lakes Golf Club on Aug. 13. The Hubbard High School


SATURDAY’S REGIONAL COLLEGE GAMES

SATURDAY’S REGIONAL COLLEGE GAMES Pittsburgh 24, Georgia Tech 19 PITTSBURGH Qadree Ollison ran


CORRECTION

CORRECTION James Bates, former Sebring water superintendent, pleaded no contest and was found


Investigator: No evidence gas explosions intentional

Associated Press LAWRENCE, Mass. There’s no evidence to suggest the gas explosions that rocked


SATURDAY’S OTHER BIG TEN GAMES

Akron 39, Northwestern 34 EVANSTON, ILL. Kato Nelson tossed two touchdown passes, Alvin Davis


Browns plan to release Gordon

The team is trying to trade ex-Pro Bowl WR before Monday


Cervelli lifts Pirates past Brewers

Bucs catcher later was ejected


MILESTONES

MILESTONES PH.D. Morris earns degree Daniel Morris has completed his Ph.D. in monocular


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘X-Files’ actor Donat dies at 90 NEW YORK Peter Donat, the Canadian actor who


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Beaver Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting to discuss grants, administration


YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 16

Today is Sunday, Sept. 16, the 259th day of 2018. There are 106 days left in the year. Associated


SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP 4611 East, Youngstown, will meet for an executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at


LOCAl GOLF SCORES

LOCAl GOLF SCORES bedford trails Conrail Low Gross — Barry Glenn 39, Larry Brown 41, Frank


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Flags of Honor tribute Veterans’ Outreach is hosting the 50th Ohio Flags


Y’town schools CEO Mohip has a year to deliver results

Editorial: There’s cause for concern but no reason to panic – yet – over the Youngstown City School District’s


MASONIC groups

THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine members will meet for a luncheon and business meeting at 11:30


Blood Drives

Blood Drives MONDAY Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., 1:30 to 7 p.m. Westminster


Church bingo event has been canceled

Church bingo event has been canceled YOUNGSTOWN Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church,


METRO DIGEST || Sunset at the Farm

Sunset at the Farm CANFIELD Mill Creek MetroParks will present Sunset at the Farm at the


Democrats creating a template in Texas that could be used as path to victory in 2020 election

Opinion: HOUSTON Nationally, the Democratic Party, which gave indispensable assistance (“Basket of


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. to decorate pine cones. Hostess will be Dorothy


‘Handmaid’s Tale’ or ‘Game of Thrones’?

By LYNN ELBER and MARK KENNEDY Associated Press LOS ANGELES Scaling Emmy heights is tough


Prison-company official takes issue with column

Opinion: Prison-company official takes issue with column The recent column “Prison Labor is Slave Labor”


Kidney Foundation to host fundraising event

Staff report The Eastern Regional Kidney Foundation will host its 8th Annual Kidney Awareness Walk


Local Musician receives national honor

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Angela White, 25, of Austintown will receive the Founder’s Award from


AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming outings & scrambles

SEPTEMBER 30 — Beating Cancer with a Club for Anthony Gidaro at Bedford Trails Golf Course. All


Eyeing a fridge online? Some tips before you click buy

By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK They’re pricey and heavy, but online retailers are


Ohio Statehouse ready for Halloween season tours

Ohio Statehouse ready for Halloween season tours COLUMBUS The Ohio Statehouse is preparing for


LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS

Canfield-based HBK CPAs & Consultants announced Clinton A. Smith has been promoted to principal in the Sarasota, Fla., office.


Senior menu

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Ronald L. Smith to Cody Doud et al, South Cadillac Drive, Boardman, $95,850. Andrew D’Apolito et


BUSINESS DIGEST || Dominion rate

Dominion rate YOUNGSTOWN Dominion Energy Ohio announced its September standard choice offer rate


Audiobook features Biden conversations

An upcoming audiobook will feature former Vice President Joe Biden talking about his late son Beau with such interviewers as Stephen Colbert, Constance Wu and Aaron Sorkin.


Mangkhut heads toward China

Typhoon Mangkhut roared toward densely populated Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after ravaging across the northern Philippines with ferocious winds and heavy rain that left at least 12 dead in landslides and collapsed houses.


‘Panther’ costume designer celebrated in retrospective

By KRISTEN DE GROOT Associated Press PITTSBURGH For more than 30 years, costume designer Ruth


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Jazz All Stars concert, 2 p.m.: Five of the most accomplished


Your house’s home equity is not a piggy bank

By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Your home equity could keep you afloat in retirement or bail you out in