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Tee times — 2019 Farmers National Greatest Golfer finals at Lake Club
The finals of the 2019 Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley take place Sunday at The Lake Club in Poland, Ohio.
2-day scores - 2019 Greatest Golfer
The 2019 season of Greatest Golfer of the Valley — the 10th season of this annual amateur golf championship series for all ages — peaks Friday. These are the complete 2-day scores.
Man, 20, arrested in threat against Jewish center in Y'town
Man, 20, arrested in threat against Jewish center in Y'town
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | SATURDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
Vindicator name, website to continue
An agreement has been reached for the Tribune Chronicle to acquire The Vindicator’s subscription list, masthead and the Vindy.com domain, Mark Brown, general manager of The Vindicator announced Friday.
‘Stuff the Bus’ event to help 1,000 Valley students
‘Stuff the Bus’ event to help 1,000 Valley students
CEO Justin Jennings discusses city school district strategy
Distress commission has first meeting with new schools CEO in office
Raccoon in contact with pet dogs tests positive for rabies
A raccoon that came into contact with two pet dogs has tested positive for rabies, according to a release from Mahoning County Public Health.
‘Bernadette’ is lacking despite Blanchett, Linklater
‘Where’d You Go Bernadette’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for some strong
Lordstown schools dedicate new scoreboard and flag pole
Two military veterans raised the American flag on a new pole at Lordstown Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday afternoon as the National Anthem was played before the start of Lordstown’s first high school soccer game of the year.
Frustrations abound regarding process of dormitory planning
Former Youngstown Councilman Artis Gillam summed up community members’ reaction to the creation of a dormitory for at-risk youth when he said: “I don’t want anyone coming to my neighborhood without us knowing what’s going on.”
Tanaka helps Yankees beat Indians, clinch winning record again
New York (82-42) clinched its 27th consecutive winning record since 1993.
State disaster declaration to help get Kinsman causeway repairs started as soon as next week
State disaster declaration to help get Kinsman causeway repairs started as soon as next week
Greatest Golfer: Lift, clean and place policy leads to low scores at Mill Creek Golf Course
Ken Wilson drives the ball during the Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course on Friday.
‘Birds’ sequel stays aloft
Jason Sudeikis and Bill Hader lend their voices again to Columbia Pictures and Rovio Animations’ “Angry Birds 2,” which finds a way to actually improve on the 2016 original in a way that’s clever but not snarky, sweet but not syrupy.
Clear, fall-like skies welcome bands to Boardman Band Night
Boardman High School marching band members incorporate a dance to their performance Friday night at Spartan Stadium.
Themed gardens make for spectacular... LANDSCAPES
By ERIKA UNTCH Master gardener volunteer intern CANFIELD If you lack vision for designing
BIRDING THE SANCTUARY
BIRDING THE SANCTUARY When: Today, 8 to 9:30 a.m. What: Join Jeff Harvey looking and listening
Brianna Kurty, Jarrod Shook set fall date
Robert and Cynthia Kurty of Canfield and Mike and Donna Shook of North Jackson are announcing the
Hannah Balogh to be bride of Zachary Zust
Hannah Balogh to be bride of Zachary Zust
Angelina Joseph and Carl Hotz are engaged
Angelina Joseph and Carl Hotz are engaged
Brianna Kurty, Jarrod Shook set fall date
Brianna Kurty, Jarrod Shook set fall date
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Ohio Players, 7 p.m.: The funk-R&B legends are at the new
Spider mites
Spider mites If your leaves look like they have a bronze cast to them, the culprits are spider
Regional Chamber sets ribbon-cutting for four businesses
The businesses are in Niles, Youngstown, and Boardman
‘90210’ star would have nixed a standard reboot
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK Brian Austin Green says if Tori Spelling, Jennie
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 17
Today is Saturday, Aug. 17, the 229th day of 2019. There are 136 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Officials will brief president on Afghanistan regotiations
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other administration officials plan to brief President Donald Trump Friday on the state of peace negotiations in Afghanistan, a U.S. official said.
Epstein death ruled suicide by hanging
Associated Press NEW YORK The New York City medical examiner ruled Jeffrey Epstein’s death a
Divide perennials now
Divide perennials now August is a great time to divide the perennials that bloomed in early
Procicks feted for 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Raymond and Dorothy Procick of Youngstown were the guests of honor recently at a
Planting daffodil bulbs
Q. I dug up some daffodil bulbs for transplanting. Do I have to wait until fall to replant? Helen
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO ToDAY 7:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Arsenal vs. Burnley, Premier League. 8 a.m. (GC)
Pelosi: Gun action needed to ensure ‘domestic tranquility’
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that the country’s elected
Tlaib declines to visit West Bank
Associated Press JERUSALEM Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib said Friday she would not visit her
Just a few reasons why we love nature
By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I believe that each person has a
Activists: Thousands at risk of illegal voter roll purge
Associated Press COLUMBUS Voting rights activists say about 4,000 Ohio residents are at risk of
OUTDOORS digest
Hunters class Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have a hunter
Rococis mark 50th jubliee at dinner
AUSTINTOWN Richard and Judith Rococi of Austintown were honored Aug. 16 at a dinner at Nicolinni’s
Amanda Volosin v Brady Foley
BELLBROOK The Estate at Sunset Farms in Bellbrook provided the setting for the 5 p.m. July 20
Losses from May tornadoes are among Ohio’s highest
Associated Press COLUMBUS Insured losses from Memorial Day tornadoes that ravaged parts of Ohio
Guild will celebrate Sewing Month
Guild will celebrate Sewing Month WARREN The Niles Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will
Logan-Poullas engagement is announced
Dr. Jeffrey and Sylvia Logan of Poland and Gina Poullas of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of
MAHONING VALLEY TRAP
MAHONING VALLEY TRAP LEAGUE STANDINGS MONDAY’S RESULTS Mahoning Sportsman Club5543301
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE BOYS SOCCER Columbiana 8, Mineral Ridge 2 COLUMBIANA Sophomore Ethan
SPORTS digest
ESPN: Mt. Union, OSU top football history list Bristol, Conn. To celebrate the 150th season of
Records: Hazing at camp included sexual assault
Eleven Cleveland-area high school football players were victims of hazing at a camp in June, including four who were sexually assaulted by teammates, court records show.
Matsuyama sets course record for lead at BMW Championship
Kokrak falls into tie for 21st after entering with lead.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 17.520.60 Aqua America, 2.13
WOLLITZ: Moonlight gorging creates daylight challenge
On hot August nights, Ohio lakes provide a feeding frenzy
PRO GOLF roundup
Champions Jimenez, Barron lead at Dick’s Sporting Goods Open ENDICOTT, N.Y. Miguel Angel
‘Fredo’ isn’t an insult for Italians
Opinion: By Christine Flowers Cagle Cartoons CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was caught in a video screaming
Extension office plans program on succulents
Extension office plans program on succulents CANFIELD The Mahoning County OSU Extension office,
WNBA ROUNDUP | Friday’s games
Sky 91, Sparks 81 CHICAGO Allie Quigley scored 26 points to help the Chicago Sky beat Los
Unemployment rate remains the same
Unemployment rate remains the same COLUMBUS Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment remained the
Trump’s a soft tissue racist
Opinion: By Will Durst Cagle Cartoons What a long, hot, lousy stinking summer. We’ve spent so much time
Valera sends Mahoning Valley to victory
George Valera’s two-run triple led the Scrappers to a win over State College.
AROUND THE NFL Friday’s news & notes
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NFL reinstates former Browns WR Gordon BOSTON Josh Gordon’s winding
Congress informed US plans to sell F-16 fighters to Taiwan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration has informed Congress it plans to sell F-16
Trump’s plans endanger Endangered Species Act
Editorial: Akron Beacon Journal: The Trump White House wants to roll back unnecessary regulation. It talks
NFL PRESEASON | Friday’s games
Buccaneers 16, Dolphins 14 TAMPA, FLA. Second-year quarterback Josh Rosen was a surprise starter
Even if Democrats dump Trump, they will still need to ditch Mitch
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons The word from Colorado is that John Hickenlooper has quit his
El Paso, Texas Man invites world to victim’s funeral
By JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press When 63-year-old Margie Reckard was killed by a gunman who