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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Hickenlooper expected to end 2020 run Thursday
John Hickenlooper is expected to drop out of the Democratic presidential primary on Thursday.
Fun event with prizes, free stuff eases Trumbull kids back to school
The smiles on the faces of Leland Tennant and brothers Jamarion Brown and Robert Guerry seemed to say that they are happy to be getting ready to head back to school Tuesday.
Residents divided over Poland Twp. 'gem'
What township resident Alec Catsoules called “a hidden gem of Poland” drove local basketball players and Cliffview Drive residents to a special trustees meeting Wednesday night.
Youngstown council hears costs to rent downtown amphitheater
Youngstown council hears costs to rent downtown amphitheater
UPDATE | Gunman wounds 6 police officers in Philadelphia
Several police officers shot in Philadelphia
Jay-Z defends NFL deal with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick
Jay-Z defends NFL deal with Roc Nation, talks Kaepernick
King defends abortion ban with no rape, incest exceptions
King defends abortion ban with no rape, incest exceptions
Trump official: Statue of Liberty's poem is about Europeans
Trump official: Statue of Liberty's poem is about Europeans
Trial date set for Ohio sheriff charged with theft in office
Trial date set for Ohio sheriff charged with theft in office
Cuban-born Indians outfielder Puig becomes US citizen
Cuban-born Indians outfielder Puig becomes US citizen
Official: Ohio database of driver photos hasn’t been misused
Official: Ohio database of driver photos hasn’t been misused
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport as protesters apologize
Flights resume at Hong Kong airport as protesters apologize
Facebook paid contractors to transcribe users' audio clips
Facebook paid contractors to transcribe users' audio clips
Backers tout Ohio program helping drivers get licenses reinstated
Backers tout Ohio program helping drivers get licenses reinstated
UPDATE | Woman faces court dates after threatening judge and family
Woman faces court dates after threatening judge and family
Ohio aids local law enforcement with marijuana testing
Ohio aids local law enforcement with marijuana testing
Private services planned for Ohio shooter, sister he killed
Private services planned for Ohio shooter, sister he killed
A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault, won't face prison
A$AP Rocky found guilty of Sweden assault, won't face prison
Youngstown Academic Distress Commission plans Friday meeting
Youngstown Academic Distress Commission plans Friday meeting

Treasury yields invert, warning of possible recession
An economic alarm bell sounds in the U.S., sending warnings of a potential recession
YSU | State of the University addresses enrollment drop
YSU | State of the University addresses enrollment drop
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | WEDNESDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.

El Vallarta is a Taste of Mexico — in Poland and Hermitage
A Taste of Mexico — in Poland and Hermitage
METRO DIGEST || Austintown woman found dead
Woman found dead AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County coroner is investigating the cause of death of
Sweeping changes at planning commission with addition of three workers
Sweeping changes at planning commission with addition of three workers
Former Vienna police officer pleads guilty to seven crimes
Former Vienna police officer pleads guilty to seven crimes
Youngstown board approves agreement with EPA to test Market Street site
The former Masters Tuxedo location was destroyed in an April fire
Kinsman residents without flood insurance don’t qualify for federal loans
Seven homes were destroyed by the July 20 flooding.
Youngstown man who attempted to rob bank indicted by grand jury
Trumbull County grand jury indicts man who tried to rob Liberty bank
Elections board disqualifies three candidates from fall ballot
Two didn’t have enough valid signatures and the other had a petition problem
Youngstown school board agrees on collaboration with the ADC
Its members, however, disagree on how to collaborate with the commission at Tuesday’s meeting.

Grieving Steelers hold brief practice
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, left talks to wide receiver Trey Griffey (15) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Pittsburgh. The team said Drake, who joined the coaching staff in 2018, died early Sunday morning, Aug. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

LATE LETDOWN
Cleveland Indians pitching coach Carl Willis, center, talks with starting pitcher Mike Clevinger, right, and catcher Roberto Perez in the third inning in a baseball game Tuesday in Cleveland.

Documents reveal why feds tracked, arrested Boardman teen
Justin Olsen, 18, has appeared in the pages of The Vindicator in different circumstances, including as part of the Boardman High School orchestra in 2018, and as a participant in a tennis match in May as part of the high school tennis team.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 19.11 0.59 Aqua America, 2.13
Trump claims credit for plant planned in 2012
Shell spokesman: Employees paid to attend speech Associated Press MONACA, Pa. President Donald
Hourly wage hike will backfire
Opinion: By Joe Guzzardi Cagle Cartoons Democratic presidential candidates have unanimously embraced the
Dayton police not sure if gunman targeted sister
Associated Press One of the first victims struck by the Dayton shooter during his 32-second
Raiders’ Brown returns to practice
Antonio Brown walked onto the Oakland Raiders practice field in his familiar No. 84 jersey
Trump delays tariffs on some Chinese goods
Associated Press WASHINGTON Responding to pressure from businesses and growing fears that a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eagle Joint Fire District, 7 p.m., Hubbard City Council chambers, 220 W. Liberty
Food Sales & Dinners
THURSDAY Boardman Lions will sponsor a pasta dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at Boardman United Methodist
LONG DRIVE ROSTER
LONG DRIVE ROSTER Here are the competitors for Thursday’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley Long Drive
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 14
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2019. There are 139 days left in the year.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food giveaway, 9 to
Family-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Family Features Morning routines, homework, practices and more are all part of back-to-school
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Bobbi Locke and Zachary Van Horn, Lisbon, girl, Aug. 11.
Greatest debuts HBK Shootout Thursday at Tippe
Long drive, Par 3 shows will light up Tippecanoe on Thursday evening
MLB roundup
MLB roundup Tuesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 6, White Sox 2 White Sox 4, Astros 1
St. Michael Parish’s “BREaking Bread Together II”
St. Michael Parish’s “BREaking Bread Together II” GARLIC DIP AND MARINADE by LIZ REHLINGER
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Tuesday’s results
BOYS GOLF Brookfield’s Larry Smoot is named Coach of the Year BROOKFIELD The Ohio State Golf
Tuesday’s Scrappers game rained out
Tuesday’s Scrappers game rained out BATAVIA, N.Y. Tuesday night’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game
GREATEST GOLFEr | Friday tee times
Mill Creek North Course Morning: Men’s Open, Ladies, 10-12, 13-15 Afternoon: Men’s 10-12, 16-20