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Harding student charged with having a BB gun
A male student, 15, was charged with possessing a BB gun Thursday at Warren G. Harding High School after his movements in a classroom drew the attention of a teacher.
$1.8 million repairs to causeway in Kinsman to begin
$1.8 million repairs to causeway in Kinsman to begin
District hears backlash after Ohio student pointed employee’s gun
District hears backlash after Ohio student pointed employee’s gun
Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
Supreme Court: Ginsburg treated for tumor on pancreas
Kokrak even par, 10 shots back at Tour Championship
Kokrak even par, 10 shots back at Tour Championship
Camp Stambaugh 100th anniversary planning meeting is Sunday
Camp Stambaugh 100th anniversary planning meeting is Sunday
Boardman man revived with naxolone after Austintown crash
Boardman man revived with naxolone after Austintown crash
Trump's trade conflict with China causes markets to tank
Trump's trade conflict with China causes markets to tank
Candidate: Michigan city should be as white "as possible"
Candidate: Michigan city should be as white "as possible"
OVI checkpoint scheduled tonight in Columbiana County
OVI checkpoint scheduled tonight in Columbiana County
Pa police: Woman tried to snatch 4-year-old in emergency room
Pa police: Woman tried to snatch 4-year-old in emergency room
Dayton police say man killed by officer after struggle
Dayton police say man killed by officer after struggle
Pa. hospital staff dresses newborns as ’Wizard of Oz’ characters
Pa. hospital staff dresses newborns as ’Wizard of Oz’ characters
China announces tariff hike on $75 billion of US products
China announces tariff hike on $75 billion of US products
AP source: Billionaire David Koch has died at age 79
AP source: Billionaire David Koch has died at age 79
Warren firefighters respond to early morning crash
Warren firefighters respond to early morning crash
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | FRIDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
Youngstown's longest serving mayor laid to rest
The grandchildren of Pat Ungaro, the longest serving mayor in Youngstown history, place roses on his casket during the Thursday funeral in St. Edward Church on the city’s North Side.
Hovis brothers running for same seat as Bazetta trustee
‘If he beats me, God bless him,’ Paul Hovis said of his brother.
Trumbull prosecutor tells parole board Lockney committed ‘pure evil’
“Imagine a 7-year-old child being repeatedly raped by her own father; and then, when very ill from injuries her little body received during the rapes, that same father denied her medical treatment. He just let her suffer.” Trumbull prosecutor Dennis Watkins tells the parole board about Lockney.
Air Reserve station study puts its future in community’s hands
Better coordination of communications needed, the study says
‘Ready or Not’ film mixes gore, humor
‘Ready or Not’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for violence, bloody images, language
Grand River wineries present tasting event
Staff report MADISON The Winegrowers of the Grand River Valley will present their seventh annual
‘Angel’ is a new low for Gerard Butler’s silly series Fallen franchise
‘Angel has fallen’ Grade: 1 star (out of 4) Rating: R for violence and language throughout
NY man to plead guilty in fraud case
Haki Toplica, 25, of New York, is expected to plead guilty next month to scamming a local businessman out of more than $120,000 and dozens of vehicles.
City board hires Morrison for planning, development assistance
Hunter Morrison was one of the architects of the Youngstown 2010 plan.
Niles schools searching for another interim treasurer
For nearly two months, Lori Simione has been interim treasurer for Niles City Schools in addition to her full-time position as treasurer of the Trumbull County Educational Service Center.
Youngstown council candidate arrested for child endangering
OVI charges pending result of blood test
mahoning county S&P reaffirms AA- bond rating
Officials also discussed Monday’s meeting on a $1.5 million proposal to re-open Youngstown Developmental Center in Mineral Ridge
Browns pump up to give Steelers run for crown
In this Aug. 8 file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receivers Jarvis Landry (80) and Odell Beckham Jr. (13) talk on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. The expansion era has been tortuous, two embarrassing decades of despair and dysfunction. Those painful days appear to be ending.
Schauffele surges to share lead
The gallery clears the way for Jason Kokrak to hit from the rough and onto the green at the fifth hole during action at the BMW Championship golf tournament at Medinah, Ill., last Friday.
New exhibit shows how Tod family lived in 1800s
Tiki Fiffick, the great-great-granddaughter of Gov. David Tod, takes a photo of a bedroom set made during the 1870s and used in Gov. Tod’s home. The furniture is part of the new “Tod Family Treasures” exhibit at the Arms Family Museum.
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TICKETS Youngstown schools offer season passes YOUNGSTOWN Chaney and East high schools are
Farmers’ Market to host cooking class
Farmers’ Market to host cooking class AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Farmers’ Market and Family First
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 23
Today is Friday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2019. There are 130 days left in the year. Associated
Warren man found shot
Warren man found shot WARREN For the second morning in a row, a city man was found shot, this
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO ToDAY 8:15 a.m. (Oly) Canoeing: Sprint World Championships. 9:30 a.m. (GC) Women’s
Hilary Allen to marry Zachary Heming
CANFIELD Kurt and Susan Allen of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Dr.
The Davises honored for diamond jubilee
BOARDMAN Phil and Barbara Davis of Boardman recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at
Incoming kindergartners learn safety lessons
A record number of 123 incoming Canfield Local Schools kindergarten students attended Kindergarten Safety Day 2019, sponsored by Canfield PTA, on Aug. 17.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Varsity volleyball sweeps North Canton Hoover The Boardman High School varsity volleyball team
Ohio truck driver pleads guilty in fatal crash
Associated Press CAMP CREEK, W.Va. An Ohio truck driver has pleaded guilty to reckless driving
Poll: 62% disapprove of Trump’s job performance
Associated Press NEW YORK About 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump’s overall
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque Italia’s Water Circus, 7:30 p.m.: What makes this European-
AG backs release of gunman’s school records
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio attorney general is siding with media organizations suing for
Remembering Jimbo, the area’s most controversial public official
Opinion: With The Vindicator closing its doors at the end of the month and the Tribune Chronicle purchasing
SPORTS digest
Three combine in Scrappers’ no-hitter WILLIAMSPORT Hunter Gaddis, Matt Waldron and Luis Sanchez
Greenland’s ice sheets are more valuable than the oil
Editorial: The Guardian (Britain): One of the classic storylines of science fiction is the emergence of a
Startups are good for all of us
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons Here’s some great news: The American entrepreneur is flourishing
AROUND THE NFL Thursday’s preseason games
Giants 25, Bengals 23 CINCINNATI Daniel Jones completed a difficult week with an encouraging
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Juwan A. Hawkins, 26, Compton Lane,
The Blakes observe their 75th anniversary
poland Russell and Agnes Blake of Poland recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary during
Aditi Mulgund, Robert Stanton set spring rite
POLAND Timothy and Evelyn Stanton of Poland are announcing the engagement of their son, Robert
Courtney Gratz | Jeffrey Savnik
St. Charles Borromeo Church in Boardman was the setting for the June 8 wedding of Courtney Gratz and
Broadway in Akron series tickets on sale
Staff report Akron Single tickets for the 2019-20 Broadway in Akron are now on sale at the E.J.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lordstown Village Council Fire/Public Safety Committee, 9 a.m., administration
Work begins on Ariz. replacement fencing
Associated Press PHOENIX Construction on a 2-mile portion of replacement fencing funded thanks
Calif. sails toward biggest salmon harvest in years
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Trolling off the California coast, Sarah Bates leans over the
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jonathan and Marissa Pugh, New Middletown, boy, Aug. 21.
brazil Concern escalates over Amazon wildfires
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Amid global concern about raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil’s
Warning signs
Dems see opening on economy, resist cheering recession By JULIE PACE AP Washington Bureau Chief
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, food
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
Sharks feast during library game
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy,com In celebration of shark week the Michael Kusalaba
Canfield Community Briefs
Call for entries to short fiction contest Teens and adults who are current residents of Mahoning,
Poland Community Briefs
Pirates in the library Sail into the Poland library on Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. for stories, crafts
Female backers try to sell Trump’s message
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa President Donald Trump’s campaign is rallying and training a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Sarah Sanders hired by Fox News NEW YORK Former White House press secretary Sarah
Reunions & Class Notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1959 will celebrate its 60-year class reunion Aug. 30 and 31.
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Royals 4 10 innings BOSTON Brock Holt hit an RBI single with one
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls gold defeats Boardman Canfield girls golf team recently defeated Boardman with a score of
Hungry hungry sharks feast during library game
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy,com In celebration of shark week the Michael Kusalaba
Boardman Boosters thank stadium donor
The Boardman Boosters recently announced that Sweeney Chevy Buick GMC has pledged $42,000 toward the
Aug. 8
Aug. 8 Criminal damaging: A vehicle in the 2000 block of Country Club Avenue was found with a
Aug. 8
Aug. 8 Bad check: A $1,043 check drawn from a closed account was written to Rachel’s Restaurant &
Ashley Koval | Joseph Christopher
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christopher are making their home in Canfield after exchanging wedding vows Nov.
Adrianna Ciotola | Michael Podolsky
The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Youngstown provided the setting for the 2 p.m. July 13
Boardman hosts annual band night performance
The Boardman High School marching band hosted its annual Band Night on Aug. 16 at the high school.
Austintown Community Briefs
Square dancers celebrate ninth anniversary The Niles Friendly Squares will celebrate their ninth
Boardman Community Briefs
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join the Boardman library on Sept. 4, 11 and 25 at 10 a.m. for
Creating miniature shark tanks at the Michael Kusalaba library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a mini shark tank
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
Mark’s Ark live animal show performs at the Michael Kusalaba library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mark’s Ark live animal show performed at the Michael
Mark’s Ark live animal show performs at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mark’s Ark live animal show performed at the Michael
Shark piggy bank decorating at the Austintown library
The Austintown library hosted a crafting event for children in honor of Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week.
Hungry hungry -----extra
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy,com In celebration of shark week the Michael Kusalaba
Mark’s Ark live animal show performs at the library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mark’s Ark live animal show performed at the Michael
Hungry hungry sharks feast during library game
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy,com In celebration of shark week the Michael Kusalaba
Youngstown EGA hosts crafting event at Poland library
The Youngstown chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of American hosted a funky flowers crafting event on Aug. 6.
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