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110th birthday for Y'town woman, 400th anniversary for African-Americans observed
Williams was one of 9 blacks honored at Tyler History Center
Girl, 7, injured in crossfire of bullets in Cleveland
Girl, 7, injured in crossfire of bullets in Cleveland
'Shawshank Redemption' turns 25 with reunion in Ohio
'Shawshank Redemption' turns 25 with reunion in Ohio
Youngstown woman, 109, honored as part of African-American observance
Youngstown woman, 109, honored as part of African-American observance
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ repeats at No. 1 against slew of newcomers
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ repeats at No. 1 against slew of newcomers
Police: Pennsylvania day care center fire kills 5 children
Authorities say an early morning fire in northwestern Pennsylvania claimed the lives of five children and sent another person to the hospital
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | SUNDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.

Building realignment tops list of adjustments for Boardman students
Boardman schools Superintendent Tim Saxton shows the all-new LED light system in the Boardman High School gym. These lights are more efficient and brighter than the old light bulbs, officials said. They are one of many changes students in the Mahoning Valley’s fourth-largest school district will notice when returning to classes Aug. 26.

Screenings, walks, dance highlight 7th Wellness Walk
It’s not a stretch to see the connection between Darla Brown-Dunlap’s straightforward tips and staying in shape.
Brier Hill Italian Fest will salute its roots
The Brier Hill Italian Festival will open its 28th year by honoring its founder.
METRO DIGEST || Vindy GM on CNN this morning
General manager of Vindicator to appear on CNN talk show YOUNGSTOWN Mark Brown, general manager
Craig, YSU defense play well in second scrimmage
Redshirt freshman defensive tackle DeMarko Craig Jr. has taken ownership of a spot in the starting lineup.
Group to portray historical first ladies
Staff report LIBERTY Salem Preservation Society members will be dressed in period costume and
Grill on the Hill takes you to the top
You set your sights high all the time, and you work as hard as you can to get there.
Passing fancy: Lowellville could spread the field
Former Struthers, Wooster QB Gary Muntean is now a Rockets assistant coach.
Job skills workshop
Job skills workshop YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Mahoning Valley, 25 W. Rayen Ave., will host a job skills
Springfield eyes playoffs going 9-1 last season
The Tigers are a combined 26-7 over the last three years.
METRO DIGEST || Marine Corps reunion
Marine Corps reunion planned Saturday at Youngstown club YOUNGSTOWN A limited number of tickets

Youngstown State’s QBs tread water in latest scrimmage of preseason camp
London Pearson catches the ball as Devanere Crenshaw (2) runs up to him during YSU's scrimmage on Saturday morning.

Valley gears up for new school year
Rich Zigarovich, principal at Lordstown Elementary School, stands in the new STEM area centrally located to the school and designed to meet the needs of the students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

The Vindy: More than a closing
Opinion: On Aug. 31, The Vindicator will bring its 150-year legacy of exceptional journalism to a close.
School districts in path of gathering financial storm
Editorial: In Ralph Meacham’s world, numbers come first, and politics second. Thus, when Meacham, the
These types of apps could prompt impromptu spending
By COURTNEY JESPERSEN NerdWallet While some apps help you save money, others have a way of
For the Week of Sunday, August 11, 2019
Zreh Capital 101 LP to Barbara J. Britton, Winchester Ave., Youngstown, $39,000. Elizabeth F.
Museum offers journey through New Mexico history
Museum offers journey through New Mexico history ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Hundreds of items
‘Chernobyl’ miniseries sends curious tourists to Lithuania
‘Chernobyl’ miniseries sends curious tourists to Lithuania By LIUDAS DAPKUS Associated Press
PRO GOLF ROUNDUP Saturday’s recaps
PGA Reed ahead by 1 at FedEx Cup opener JERSEY CITY, N.J. Patrick Reed handled the strong
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Coitsville Garden Club will meet at 6 p.m. for its annual picnic. Marlene McDowell will
Epstein suicide appalls AG Barr
Associated Press NEW YORK The FBI and the Justice Department’s inspector general’s office will
Vallourec Star has announced promotions at its Youngstown mills.
Vallourec Star has announced promotions at its Youngstown mills. Sean Smith is now quality
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of
in the cup!
in the cup! Area holes-in-one Mark Calautti of Boardman aced the 122-yard No. 8 at Bedford
Paul Newberry: ‘Field of Dreams’ and more bad baseball on film
Major League Baseball is heading to the “Field of Dreams” next season to pay homage to a terrible flick.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 70 in
Thoughts on the Green: A look ahead to Tour Championship
It’s hard to believe Labor Day and the Canfield Fair are right around the corner.
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet for a summer luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Outback
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Quanniece Porter and Anthony Hamlett, Youngstown, boy,
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “One Good
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 11
Today is Sunday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2019. There are 142 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bedford Trails. AFSCME Ohio Retirees
Red scare of ’50s tests friends in ‘Chelsea’
Red scare of ’50s tests friends in ‘Chelsea’ “The Chelsea Girls: a Novel” (Dutton), by Fiona
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, regular meeting, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Justin Padurean et al v. Ruben Kocher et al, money.
MORE NFL NEWS & NOTES FROM SATURDAY
Arizona Cardinals Cardinals release DE Philon day after arrest TEMPE, Ariz. The Arizona
Amid protest, Hawaii astronomers lose observation time
Amid protest, Hawaii astronomers lose observation time HONOLULU Asteroids, including those that
ON THE TRACKS Saturday’s auto racing recaps
NASCAR CUP Blaney, Johnson still feuding a week later BROOKLYN, MICH. Jimmie Johnson’s feud
Ohioan is lone female umpire for Little League World Series
Kelly Elliott Dine, of Hudson, has volunteered as a Little League umpire for a decade.
Workshops on tap
Workshops on tap YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Small Business Development and Export Assistance Network is
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races and walks
AUGUST 25 — The 10th annual Panerathon at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Registration opens at
SATURDAY’S MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER ROUNDUP
FC Cincinnati 2, Crew 2 COLUMBUS Gyasi Zardes and Pedro Santos scored and the Columbus Crew
Families mourn, bury those killed in Ohio, Texas shootings
Associated Press DAYTON Mourners gathered across the country Saturday to remember the lives of
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING NASCAR Xfinity B&L Transport 170 Results Saturday At Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Report: Brown files grievance over helmet
ESPN reported that Antonio Brown had a two-hour conference call Friday with an independent arbitrator.
Dr. Morris Lee always had profound message
Opinion: Dr. Morris Lee always had profound message Ironically, as Youngs- town is losing The Vindicator,
Local GOLF CALENDAR UPCOMING Scramble
SEPTEMBER 29 — Tamer Win Golf and Country Club Harvest Scramble. Format is a three-person
Trump: Kim apologized for missile tests and wants to meet again
Associated Press BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. President Donald Trump said Saturday that North Korea’s
Browns rookie LB Wilson making plays
Rookie linebacker Mack Wilson is trending in a positive direction at Browns training camp and on social media.
Saturday’s WNBA GAME
Saturday’s WNBA GAME Fever 87, Dream 82 INDIANAPOLIS Erica Wheeler had 19 points and seven
Trump hears echoes of 2016
Opinion: When self-made billionaire Michael Bloomberg of New York decided not to run for president in 2020,
Around the Horn | Saturday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 12, Red Sox 4 BOSTON Mike Trout hit the first home run of his career
ON THE LINKS | AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
bedford trails Bedford Beauties Low Gross — Bonnie Glogowski 40. Low Net — Linda Subasic 22.