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Stories published September 17, 2018

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

New water tower in Canfield improves service

County, township and Aqua Ohio officials on Monday marked the opening of a new 500,000-gallon water tower along Raccoon Road near the U.S. Route 224 and state Route 11 interchange in Canfield Township.


50 years later, little change since Fair Housing Act, Diocesan official says

Days after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., the country’s mood had changed dramatically enough to fast-track the passage of legislation that promised to provide a major step forward in ending housing segregation.


Man charged with shooting at cops requesting suppression of statements

A man charged with shooting at two city police officers earlier this year, and who was wounded when they returned fire, is asking a court to suppress his statements to investigators.


911 call offers details surrounding woman's body found in Warren

The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the body found Friday night in an abandoned lot along Oak Street Southwest at Nevada Avenue is that of Savanna K. Erjavec, 23, who listed a Taylor Avenue address in Girard and one in Euclid.


Boys robbed at church

A woman reported early Sunday morning that her son and his friend had been robbed at gunpoint, according to police reports.


Hearing sets up dramatic showdown between Kavanaugh, accuser

Hearing sets up dramatic showdown between Kavanaugh, accuser


Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more of Chinese goods

Trump imposes tariffs on $200B more of Chinese goods


Liberty trustee meeting packed to hear complaint against interim police chief

Liberty trustee meeting packed to hear complaint against interim police chief


GOP, Dems unite behind Senate bill fighting addictive drugs

GOP, Dems unite behind Senate bill fighting addictive drugs


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Vote for high school football's best games, players of Week 4. Click here

The best games and players for Week 4 of high school football have been selected by the Vindy staff.


Browns send Gordon to Pats

The Browns traded wide receiver Josh Gordon to the New England Patriots for draft pick.


Passage of Brown-sponsored CRIB act expected today

Passage of Brown-sponsored CRIB act expected today


'Yes on Issue 1' campaign plans Liverpool event Tuesday

'Yes on Issue 1' campaign plans Liverpool event Tuesday


Woman faces charges after dog repellent used to repel man

Woman faces charges after dog repellent used to repel man


Warren man suffers serious injuries in Cortland stabbing

Warren man suffers serious injuries in Cortland stabbing


YPD gets $39K traffic grant

YPD gets traffic grant


Youngstown man arrested on warrants

Man arrested on warrants


Ryan announces $536K airport grant

Ryan announces $536K airport grant


Survey finds 2M US teens are vaping marijuana

Survey finds 2M US teens are vaping marijuana


KAVANAUGH HEARINGS | Judge issues new statement amid assault claim

KAVANAUGH HEARINGS | Judge goes to White House amid assault claim


Lockup List Monday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


New Canfield water tower begins operation

New Canfield water tower begins operation


Russia: Missile that shot down flight MH17 was Ukrainian

Russia: Missile that shot down flight MH17 was Ukrainian


FLORENCE AFTERMATH | UPDATE Pollution fears: Swollen rivers swamp ash dumps, hog farms

FLORENCE AFTERMATH | Pollution fears: Swollen rivers swamp ash dumps, hog farms


Aunt begged shark attack victim not to go to Cape Cod

Aunt begged shark attack victim not to go to Cape Cod


Warren man died in late-night motorcycle-car crash

Warren man died in late-night motorcyle-car crash


Trumbull coroner confirms ID of woman found dead Friday

Trumbull coroner confirms ID of woman found dead Friday


‘Jersey Boys’ is coming to Powers

‘Jersey Boys’ is coming to Powers


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Golfing for a ‘great cause’

Mooney, GlenOak win at Terlesky Invitational


Three others involved in the altercation are being questioned by police.

Staff report CORTLAND One man was stabbed and seriously injured during an altercation about 7:30


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TOP DOGS: D.D. & Velma Davis YMCA hosts 13th annual Pooch Pentathlon

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN For Sela, being overly excited was the biggest


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Liberty offers free ambulance service

Firefighters train almost everyday outside, despite blazing heat


Official: Pressure sensors focus of gas explosions probe

The investigation into the Boston-area natural gas explosions is partially focused on pressure sensors that were connected to a gas line that was being taken out of service shortly before the blasts, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday.


Roads shut after 2 fall ill in UK city where ex-spy poisoned

Police closed roads and called a hazardous response team Sunday night after two people became ill at a restaurant in the English city where a Russian ex-spy and his daughter were poisoned with a chemical nerve agent.


$2.5M bond for Border Patrol agent in killings of 4 in Texas

A U.S. Border Patrol supervisor was jailed Sunday on $2.5 million bond in Texas, accused of killing at least four women and injuring a fifth who managed to escape.


Grim warnings for White House, Republicans ahead of election

The prognosis for President Donald Trump and his party was grim.


Israeli lawmaker to PM: Dismiss US envoy over aide scandal

An Israeli opposition lawmaker on Sunday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss his ambassador to the United States for failing to report sexual assault allegations against a top Netanyahu aide, ballooning an already embarrassing scandal for the Israeli leader.


Typhoon pounds south China after killing 64 in Philippines

Typhoon Mangkhut barreled into southern China on Sunday, killing two people after lashing the Philippines with strong winds and heavy rain that left at least 64 dead and dozens more feared buried in a landslide.


Obama’s attacks are shrill against the successes amassed by Trump

Opinion: He’s back! President Barack Obama has emerged from his supposed cloistered life to attack President


Who’s resisting Trump?

Opinion: By Peter Certo OtherWords This week, the White House continues its furious hunt for the


Why is Amazon robbing taxpayers?

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords How much are you paying Amazon? I don’t mean how much you’re


At 50, Fair Housing Act remains work in progress

Editorial: Fifty years ago, this nation made a bold and progressive commitment to end the inherently racist


Francona rests regulars in Tigers’ win

Adduci drives in four runs for Detroit


supreme court Kavanaugh’s accuser comes forward for article

Democrats call for delay in key committee vote Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald


Officials probe fires

Officials probe fires YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Fire Department personnel are investigating the


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday District 6 Public Works Integrating Committee, 9 a.m., Eastgate Regional Council of


‘Risk to life is rising’ Tens of thousands ordered evacuated as fears of historic flooding grow

Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C. Catastrophic flooding from Florence spread across the


Pirates thwart Brewers’ rally for win

Williams earned his 13th win


NFL LOCALS How the Valley’s players performed in Week 2

CHICAGO BEARS James Daniels, C, Warren Harding: Chicago hosts Seattle tonight. Danny Trevathan,


AROUND THE NFL Recaps of Sunday’s other games

AFC Jaguars 31, Patriots 20 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Blake Bortles threw four touchdown passes,


Wyo. county pulls funds as bank alters fossil fuel stance

Wyo. county pulls funds as bank alters fossil fuel stance GREEN RIVER, Wyo. A county in Wyoming


PREPS

PREPS WEEKEND RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Cardinal Mooney 0, Kidron Central Christian 0


LATEST LINE

LATEST LINE NFL FavoritePoints (O/U) Underdog CHICAGO41/2 (43)Seattle Thursday CLEVELAND3


State: Grants to help protect firefighters from hazards

State officials say $426,000 in grants aimed at protecting firefighters from carcinogens and other health hazards is being shared by 40 fire departments in Ohio.


Police, fire recruits quizzed about sex lives in application

Police and fire recruits in Cincinnati are being asked about their sexual history as part of an attempt to evaluate character, according to records obtained by The Cincinnati Enquirer.


Bhutanese refugees work to keep their culture alive

Refugees forced from their homes in the Asian kingdom of Bhutan have been working to create a new home in northeastern Ohio while also forming a community aimed at preserving their Bhutanese heritage.


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Documents cast light on Sebring water ‘blame game’

James Bates says the Sebring water crisis, which came about just as the Flint, Mich., water crisis reached full bloom, left him “hung out to dry.”


Chiefs’ Mahomes torches Steelers secondary

Young quarterback strikes for 6 TDs


Violence meets well-traveled reporter in hometown

Over four decades with The Associated Press, I have many times thrown clothes into a bag, withdrawn a wad of cash, and stuffed my laptop case with notebooks and pens before rushing by car or plane to a terrible event in someone else’s hometown, state or country.


Wean Foundation had a busy third quarter

The foundation made community investment awards, continued resident engagement and hired an employee


The top five global concert tours for the most recent one-week sales period, ranked by average box

The top five global concert tours for the most recent one-week sales period, ranked by average box


TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Miller Jr., 24, of Middlefield, and Susan L.


Shark attack victim was outdoorsman

Associated Press WELLFLEET, Mass. A 26-year-old man who was killed in a shark attack off a Cape


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH General’s text messages misfired to old number JERUSALEM An Israeli businessman


Birth

Birth St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Andrea and Mark Mehalco, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 15.


YEARS AGO FOR SEPT. 17

Today is Monday, Sept. 17, the 260th day of 2018. There are 105 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Garden Forum awards three scholarships

Garden Forum awards three scholarships YOUNGSTOWN The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown


SPORTS digest

YSU volleyball coach at Curbstone today BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State University volleyball


Meyer back in charge of Buckeyes

Ohio State went 3-0 during his suspension


For Browns, just ain’t meant to be

Curse follows Cleveland to NOLA


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