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

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


Former Youngstown mayor Pat Ungaro dies

Former Youngstown mayor Pat Ungaro dies


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.


Judge rules Justin Olsen wil remain in jail

Judge rules Justin Olsen wil remain in jail


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‘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.


Man pleads guilty in North Side murder

Co-defendant set for trial Monday


‘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


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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.


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‘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.


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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


Logan-Poullas engagement is announced

Logan-Poullas engagement is announced

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Bodamer, Ferenchak plan fall rite

Bodamer, Ferenchak plan fall rite

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Hannah Balogh to be bride of Zachary Zust

Hannah Balogh to be bride of Zachary Zust

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Angelina Joseph and Carl Hotz are engaged

Angelina Joseph and Carl Hotz are engaged

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Rococis mark 50th jubliee at dinner

Rococis mark 50th jubliee at dinner

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Amanda Volosin | Brady Foley

Amanda Volosin | Brady Foley

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Brianna Kurty, Jarrod Shook set fall date

Brianna Kurty, Jarrod Shook set fall date

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Ashley Koval | Joseph Christopher

Ashley Koval | Joseph Christopher

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Procicks feted for 60th anniversary

Procicks feted for 60th anniversary

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The Evanses celebrate 50th anniversary

The Evanses celebrate 50th anniversary

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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.


Seniors to show way for Blue Jays

Jackson-Milton seeks return to the postseason.


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


Pirates rally to edge Cubs

Two-out lightning strikes Chicago


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


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