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St. Andrewes AME Church celebrates sesquicentennial
South Side site plans events, gatherings to mark longevity, contributions
Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos
Leaked UK memos warn of food, drug shortages in Brexit chaos
Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63
Islamic State claims bombing at Kabul wedding that killed 63
Sunday final scores — 2019 Farmers National Greatest Golfer
Here are the scores from Sunday’s finals of the Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley 54-golf tourney.
Fewer grizzly bears were euthanized at Yellowstone this year
Fewer grizzly bears were euthanized at Yellowstone this year
Trump economic adviser dismisses fears of looming recession
Trump economic adviser dismisses fears of looming recession
Amusement park in Ohio to debut new steel roller coaster
Amusement park in Ohio to debut new steel roller coaster
Ending a drought for R-rated comedies, 'Good Boys' is No. 1
Ending a drought for R-rated comedies, 'Good Boys' is No. 1
'Good Boys' is No. 1, ends a drought for R-rated comedies
'Good Boys' is No. 1, ends a drought for R-rated comedies
4 dead as rival fans fight before Honduran soccer game
4 dead as rival fans fight before Honduran soccer game
Funeral for lost ice: Iceland bids farewell to OK glacier
Funeral for lost ice: Iceland bids farewell to OK glacier
Gibraltar rejects US pressure to hold Iranian oil tanker
Gibraltar rejects US pressure to hold Iranian oil tanker
Duane Allman's old guitar 'Layla' sells for $1.25 million
Duane Allman's old guitar 'Layla' sells for $1.25 million
Ohio State to aid farmers needing emotional, financial help
Ohio State to aid farmers needing emotional, financial help
Funerals held for 4 children killed in day care fire
Funerals held for 4 children killed in day care fire
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
Images show Iran satellite launch looms despite US criticism
Summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard
A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | SUNDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
Long-time Youngstown mayor and Liberty administrator, Pat Ungaro, dies
Long-time Youngstown Mayor and Liberty Township Administrator Patrick Ungaro, who died of cancer early Saturday morning, is remembered by family and friends as humble and honest.
Jamaican immigrant revives S. Side neighborhood through gardens, restorations
When William Johnson walked into his prospective new home in 2011, he noted immediately that he could see the sky, very clearly, through his roof.
Penguin City team reflects on first year of business
Richard, left, and Aspasia Bernacki, both owners of Penguin City Beer, and Michael Pontikos, the company's brand manager, in front of the bar at the B&O Station in Youngstown, earlier this month.
Ryan, who won’t qualify for next presidential debate, criticizes the process
He has no plans now to end his presidential bid
Paxton exhibit will highlight Butler centennial celebration
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN As the centerpiece exhibition of its centennial year celebration, the
GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY | Second-round scores
Mens Open At Youngstown Country Club Pluchinsky, BrandonLake Club67-67—134 Cilone, JoeLake
Wagon Wheel issues persist
By JESSICA HARDIN jhardin@vindy.com boardman The Wagon Wheel Motel on Market Street has
METRO DIGEST || School strike set over climate change
School strike slated in Youngstown over climate change YOUNGSTOWN Climate Strike Youngstown will
For Patrick Ungaro, politics was an honorable endeavor
Editorial: Through the years, we have supported candidates for public office, only to regret our decision
Pluchinsky cruises; Harris gets ace
Joe Cilone reacts after hitting the ball during play on Day 2 of The Farmers National Bank Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament Saturday at Youngstown Country Club.
New Middletown white nationalist charged with threats against JCC
James P. Reardon Jr. faces telecommunications harassment and aggravated menacing charges after authorities say he made a threat on Instagram that tagged the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown.
Chicago: Land of the free and the home of the rent-seekers
Opinion: CHICAGO Given its surplus of violence and scarcity of resources, Chicago surely has bigger things
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Holborn Herb Growers Guild will meet at 6 p.m. at Western Reserve Village Gardens Train
SENIOR CITIZENS
Holy Family Seniors Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Holy Family Church hall, 2729 Center
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of
Meet Janet May, Alabama’s 93-year-old B&B hostess
Alabama’s 93-year-old B&B hostess By MICHELLE MATTHEWS The Birmingham News GREENSBORO, Ala.
For the Week of Sunday, August 18, 2019
Demey M. Spirtos to 330 Properties LLC, 12th St., Campbell, $25,000. Dallas C. Root to Morgan E.
SPORTS digest
Ian Pierson runs in Guardian Mile Cleveland Ian Pierson, a South Range graduate and member of
AREA GOLF CALENDAR UPCOMING Outings & SCRAMBLES
AUGUST Friday — Canfield Lions Club “We Serve Canfield” Golf Scramble at Mill Creek South. Lunch
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 18
Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2019. There are 135 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Still time left to enjoy an Ohio road trip this summer
Staff report COLUMBUS There is still time to make the most of the remaining summer days, and one
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “The Inn”
Taiwan tastes raise funds for YSU students
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN The top-rated cooking- show reality series “Iron Chef” has honored
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 70 in the
SATURDAY ON THE LINKS More pro golf results
Champions Doug Barron leads suspended tourney ENDICOTT, N.Y. Monday qualifier Doug Barron had
PATRICK J. UNGARO Calling hours, funeral
Calling hours: 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noon Thursday Services: noon Thursday.
Aidy Bryant tries her hand at fashion with plus-size line
Aidy Bryant tries her hand at fashion with plus-size line NEW YORK Aidy Bryant has rolled out
AROUND THE NFL
AROUND THE NFL Saturday’s other games Patriots 22, Titans 17 NASHVILLE, TENN. Jarrett
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Mark Calautti of Boardman aced the 122-yard No. 8 at Bedford Trails Golf Course on Aug. 4. He used a
Closing a legacy
Opinion: We begin to ramp up this week the closing process of The Vindicator as it’s been known for 150
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS SOCCER Boardman 5, Cardinal Mooney 0 YOUNGSTOWN Cole Congson scored three goals while
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES bedford trails Lady Players Low Gross — Lynne Grischow 42. Low Net —
Cubs’ Bryant atones for errors vs. Pirates
Kris Bryant’s seventh-inning home run snapped a scoreless tie.
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Fort Sumter restricts access
Fort Sumter restricts access CHARLESTON, S.C. The National Park Service says people can no
Chamber speaker
Chamber speaker BOARDMAN Gov. Mike DeWine will be the keynote speaker at the Youngstown/Warren
How not to cross the social media ‘thin line’
By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu Erma Bombeck said, “There is a thin line that
Suspense builds in Brown’s ‘Outfox’
Suspense builds in Brown’s ‘Outfox’ “Outfox: a Novel” (Grand Central Publishing), by Sandra
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., noon to 6 p.m. TUESDAY
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
AUGUST 25 — The 10th annual Panerathon at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Registration opens at
birthdays
birthdays Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is 92. Actor-director Robert Redford is 83. Actor
3 art exhibits to open at McDonough
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The John J. McDonough Museum of Art, on the campus of Youngstown State
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Salem Regional Medical Center v. Joseph Robb, money.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Brier Hill Italian Fest, noon to midnight: This annual festival
Ohio Pain & Rehabilitation, a chiropractic, physical therapy and orthopedic center in Warren,
Ohio Pain & Rehabilitation, a chiropractic, physical therapy and orthopedic center in Warren,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Canfield school board, noon, meeting for the purpose of hiring and all such other
Help end corporate greed by ousting Republicans
Opinion: Help end corporate greed by ousting Republicans President Donald J. Trump said that if you hate
Scrappers blow out Muckdogs in Espino’s debut
Cleveland’s top pick pitches three strong innings and the Scrappers score nine early runs
Stitches in Time program scheduled
Stitches in Time program scheduled SALEM The Salem Public Library invites everyone who enjoys
MILESTONES
MILESTONES PH.D 2007 grad of Ursuline earns doctorate degree Megan A. Vendemia of Boardman has
Edmunds compares 2019 Ford F-150 and Ram 1500
By DAN EDMUNDS Edmunds Ford’s F-Series has dominated the full-size pickup sales race for as long
Unsolved mystery: Oakhill scandal
Opinion: Editor’s Note: As the days dwindle down to the Aug. 31 closing of The Vindicator, this writer has
Giants may not have to worry about Eli anymore
Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. For the first time in about a decade, the New York Giants