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Downtown vigil brings attention to mass shootings, gun-law reform
Jim Converse of Common Wealth Inc. speaks at a vigil Thursday on the steps of the Mahoning County Courthouse for the shooting victims in El ...
Stories published August 16, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Heather Locklear pleads no contest to fighting with deputies
Heather Locklear pleads no contest to fighting with deputies
Java still a no-no for Mormons despite fancy coffee names
Java still a no-no for Mormons despite fancy coffee names
Full DAY 1 — 2019 Farmers National Greatest Golfer Scores
Here are partial scores of Day 1 of the 2019 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of all the Valley.
'Easy Rider' star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79
'Easy Rider' star and writer Peter Fonda has died at 79
Customs outage causing huge lines, long delays at airports tonight
Travelers entering the U.S. are experiencing delays because of a technology outage affecting Customs and Border Protection stations at several major airports.
UPDATE | Magistrate orders Olsen to stay in county jail
UPDATE | Magistrate orders Olsen to stay in county jail
Vindicator, Tribune Chronicle reach deal for Mahoning County readers
Vindicator, Tribune Chronicle reach deal for Mahoning County readers
David Oliver pleads guilty to murder, firearms charge
David Oliver pleads guilty to murder, firearms charge
Pa. Gov. Wolf unveils gun violence effort after Philly shooting
Pa. Gov. Wolf unveils gun violence effort after Philly shooting
Patrol: Ohio trooper shot man who attacked him during chase
Patrol: Ohio trooper shot man who attacked him during chase
Records: Hazing at football camp included sexual assault
Records: Hazing at football camp included sexual assault
DeWine OKs disaster declaration for Trumbull County for July 20 storm
DeWine OKs disaster declaration for Trumbull County for July 20 storm
Ohio unemployment rate remains same from June to July
Ohio unemployment rate remains same from June to July
Ohio activists say thousands at risk of illegal voter roll purge
Ohio activists say thousands at risk of illegal voter roll purge
Harry Edwards, Denise DeBartolo York honored with Booker award
Harry Edwards as its national recipient of the Simeon Book Award for Courage and Denise DeBartolo York as its local winner.
Trump ties US success to 2nd term: 'You have to vote for me'
Trump ties US success to 2nd term: 'You have to vote for me'
Uber driver in Pa. convicted of raping intoxicated passenger
Uber driver in Pa. convicted of raping intoxicated passenger
Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we're not for sale
Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we're not for sale
'Stuff the Bus' kickoff today outside Huntington’s downtown branch
'Stuff the Bus' kickoff today outside Huntington’s downtown branch
Objections voiced over non-involvement in dormitory planning
Objections voiced over non-involvement in dormitory planning
Tlaib declines to visit West Bank, citing Israeli conditions
Tlaib declines to visit West Bank, citing Israeli conditions
Suspicious packages found, Manhattan subway evacuated
Suspicious packages found, Manhattan subway evacuated
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield
Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | FRIDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
Power couple: FirstEnergy, big birds coexist
An osprey is shown standing on its nest on an Ohio Edison power pole in Bristol Township recently. The osprey built the nest, but FirstEnergy installed the orange, rubber covers around it to insulate the birds from being injured by electrical equipment.
Start-up costs lower Covelli, amphitheater surplus
The Covelli Centre and Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre had a $26,032 operating surplus during the year’s second quarter.
Kinsman Lakelands residents get no promises for return to their ‘way of life’
The county engineer said his focus is on on getting Lakeview Drive, a public roadway, and the earthen embankment under the roadway restored by installing a culvert to allow the water traveling through the lake to continue downstream. That means the lake will no longer be a lake.
Passed ball dooms Scrappers vs. Spikes
Passed ball dooms Scrappers vs. Spikes State College, Pa. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers had an
Plans to be announced for MCHS dormitory
Critics are wary the college prep dorm could become a diversion from the juvenile justice system.
Youngstown administration and firefighter union officials don’t resolve radio upgrade issue
‘It was not an in-depth meeting,’ the fire union president says
high school roundup Scores, summaries and schedule
BOYS GOLF waterloo 179, springfield 205, lowellville 238 at Bedford Trails WATERLOO — Luke
Worshipers participate in Feast of Assumption
“Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.”
‘47 Meters’ sequel is a toothsome success
‘47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for creature related violence
Prosecutors to recommend two years in prison for Niles shooting death
Trumbull County prosecutors will recommend that Ryan M. Daniels Sr. get two years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to accidentally shooting a Niles woman to death outside of the Hideaway Lounge Feb. 24.
‘Good Boys’ invade raunchy comedy genre
‘GOOD BOYS’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for strong crude sexual content, drug and
Coming of age to the tune of Springsteen ‘Blinded’ rocks
‘Blinded by the Light’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for thematic material and
METRO DIGEST || Atty. Ingram to represent Olsen
Attorney Ingram to represent Justin Olsen BOARDMAN Longtime local attorney J. Gerald Ingram
Long Drive, Par-3 Shootout championships decided at Tippy
In addition to HBK’s sponsorship, Golf Headquarters served as prize sponsor.
Downtown vigil brings attention to mass shootings, gun-law reform
Jim Converse of Common Wealth Inc. speaks at a vigil Thursday on the steps of the Mahoning County Courthouse for the shooting victims in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton.
Eagle Scout project used to create Stations of the Cross
A current Boy Scout from Poland built 14 outdoor Stations of the Cross for the parish and school at
Understanding the lives of fallen soldiers at the Poland library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland library hosted an educational event detailing
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news It’s time for fall athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Canfield hosts weekly baby brilliant event
Canfield library hosted its weekly Baby Brilliant: Bonding with Babies and Books event for children ages 6-23 months-old.
Boardman Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be performing square
Fellows Riverside Garden hosts annual fundraiser
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted the
Mill Creek Park hosts Explorers Kitchen Chemist Camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks hosted the Explorers Kitchen
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf defeats Canfield The Canfield girls golf team defeated Champion on the sixth card score
Poland Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance at Canfield Fair The Niles Friendly Squares will be performing square
PJWC hosts summer concert series
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland Junior Women’s Club hosted their annual summer
Middle school students create robots at the library
The Austintown library hosted its first Techie Camp sponsored by Tech Corp starting on Aug. 5.
Vanessa Blair, George Farris to wed Sept. 21
SALEM Greg and Debbie Blair of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Vanessa
Canfield Community Briefs
The 2019 Mahoning County 4-H Royal Court announced The 2019 4-H King and Queen will be chosen from
Libby Rogenski | Jeremy Mitchell
YOUNGSTOWN St. Angela Merici Church in Youngstown provided the setting for the 2 p.m. June 1
St. James’ Episcopal Church to celebrate St. Rocco’s Day
St. James’ Episcopal Church in Boardman invites the community to attend its annual Celebration of
Mill Creek Park hosts dragonfly hunt
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Park hosted a Dragonfly Hunt event out
Fellows Riverside Garden hosts annual fundraiser
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted the groups
Poland Sunrise yard sale raises funds for Alzheimer’s Network
Poland Sunrise Senior Living hosted a yard sale on July 25 benefitting the Alzheimer’s Network.
Michael Kusalaba library hosts outer space jewelry making event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted an outer space themed
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boys golf beats Louisville The Boardman boys golf team defeated the Louisville Leopards on Aug. 12
Taylor Kia boosts Spartan Stadium to final phase
The Boardman Boosters recently announced a second major donation to phase 3 of Spartan Stadium since
Miss Jones, Mr. Pellegrini to be married
CANFIELD The Monastery in Cincinnati has been chosen as the setting for the March 26, 2021,
Poland Sports Briefs
Stadium closing for turf re-conditioning The Poland High School athletic department is closing
Austintown Community Briefs
Local students earn top places in tractor pulling event The Hartford Independent Fair hosted the
Boardman hosts annual Safety Village event
One hundred and forty-four incoming kindergartners attended Boardman’s annual Safety Village event on Aug. 7 outside Glenwood Junior High School.
Mill Creek Park hosts Explorers Kitchen Chemist Camp
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks hosted the Explorers Kitchen
Christina Noll, Richard Wetzel set Decenber rite
POLAND Robert and Janice Noll and Dr. Robert and Bina Wetzel, all of Poland, are announcing the
Austintown Fourth of July parade hosts annual float competition
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Austintown Township hosted their annual Fourth of July
Christina O’Neill to become bride of Ben Belcik
Helena Sell of Boardman and Joseph O’Neill of Girard are announcing the engagement of their
FirstEnergy gets bailout, then socks it to workers
Editorial: Toledo Blade: FirstEnergy Solutions got its $150 million-a-year bailout from the state of Ohio and
No voter suppression here
Editorial: Canton Repository: Repeating something that isn’t true more loudly and more often doesn’t make it
Dems need a moral vision
Opinion: By Tracey L. ROGERS OtherWords “Yes we can,” went Barack Obama’s presidential campaign slogan,
Colts WR suffers ‘severe’ ankle injury
The promising second-year player suffered a “significant” left ankle injury that prompted teammates and Cleveland Browns players to take a knee
Car and bike show
Car and bike show COLUMBIANA Columbiana Ford will have a car and bike show from 5 to 8 p.m.
NFL Roundup
NFL Roundup Thursday’s Games Eagles 24, Jaguars 10 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Cody Kessler’s return
Weak global growth likely to mean US slowdown, not recession
Associated Press WASHINGTON How fragile is the global economy? The U.S.-China trade war is
Notre Dame hopes to book another playoff
For Notre Dame to reach its second straight College Football Playoff, it may have to run the table behind quarterback Ian Book.
Shooter’s friend to remain in jail
Associated Press DAYTON A longtime friend of the Dayton shooter who authorities say bought him
Israel bars 2 US reps with nudge from Trump
Associated Press JERUSALEM With a push from President Donald Trump, Israel on Thursday barred
Trump ties US success to 2nd term: ‘You have to vote for me’
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. President Donald Trump on Thursday sought to reassure his
Hawaii returns to defend crown
Since 2005, the islands have claimed three LLWS titles, the most by any state.
Ohio High Court: no secret ballots allowed when doing public business
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s Supreme Court has unanimously ruled governmental bodies can’t
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 16
Today is Friday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2019. There are 137 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hong Kong police: not aware of any military plans by China
Associated Press HONG KONG Three senior Hong Kong police officers said Thursday that they are
Trump’s stance on Hong Kong shows his focus on China trade
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rather than speak up strongly for the Hong Kong protesters,
$1M opioid drug ring started small, No. 2 says
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A man who prosecutors call the second-in-command of a
Man who fell 15 feet says his dog saved his life
Associated Press PORTSMOUTH A man in Ohio is crediting his dog for saving him after the man
Pa. man charged in product tampering
Associated Press MECHANICSBURG, Pa. A central Pennsylvania man is accused of putting people at
YSU band preview show set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University’s Marching Pride band has scheduled
DeWine plans trade mission to Japan
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine plans a trade mission to Japan next month.
Direct Care Career Fair set for Tuesday
Direct Care Career Fair set for Tuesday NILES Shepherd of the Valley, 500 McKinley Ave., will
Committee rejects medical marijuana for anxiety, autism
Associated Press COLUMBUS A State Medical Board of Ohio committee has decided not to recommend
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1959 will celebrate its 60-year class reunion Aug. 30 and 31.
Major battle brewing between Youngstown and state auditor
Opinion: Youngstown has forced a showdown with the state over its refusal to repay about $3.1 million over 15
Ex-inmate sentenced to death
Associated Press CLEVELAND A prosecutor says a suburban Cleveland man convicted of fatally
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter ABWA will not meet for its regular monthly meeting in
COVELLI CENTRE
COVELLI CENTRE Second-quarter finances Operating surpluses and losses for the Youngstown-owned
6 police shot in standoff that ‘could have been far worse’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A gunman barricaded himself inside a Philadelphia rowhouse for
Dayton gunman had drugs in system
Associated Press CINCINNATI The gunman in Dayton who killed nine people had cocaine, an
Miss Rodomsky to be bride of Mr. Scheckelhoff
Cathy and David Rodomsky of Girard and Lori and Tom Scheckelhoff of Canfield are announcing the
The Ferrises celebrate anniversary
CANFIELD Dean and Dolores Ferris of Canfield recently were honored during a family dinner at the
Library celebrates end of summer reading with annual author breakfast
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy,com The Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted the
Shoni Pegram, Merle Madrid IV plan fall nuptials
COLUMBUS Shoni Pegram and Merle Madrid IV, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brier Hill Italian Festival, 4 p.m. to midnight: Topping off