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Stories published August 11, 2019

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

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SLAM-TANA! Carlos homer powers Tribe

SLAM-TANA! Carlos homer powers Tribe


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Thousands flock to Slovak Fest

Thousands flock to Slovak Fest


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Nonprofits build success with partnerships

Nonprofits build success with partnerships


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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


J. D. Salinger's works finally go digital

J. D. Salinger's works finally go digital


'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.


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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.


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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


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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.


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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.


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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


Valley gears up for new school year

See what changes are coming to your child’s school


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


Scrappers sweep Auburn

Auburn throwing error gives Scrappers an extra-inning win.


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,


Wainwright tops waning Pirates

Cardinals ace tossed six scoreless innings in a win


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.


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