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Nun Run '19 includes free Kids Run
Nun Run ‘19 is set for Oct. 5 at The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road. The Kids Run for those 10 and under begins at 8:15 a.m.; the 1-mile walk will start at 8:30; and the 5K race begins at 9 a.m.
New Castle Y gets $5K for Family Fun events
Primary Health Network Charitable Foundation has awarded The New Castle Community YMCA with a $5,000 sponsorship for its monthly Family Fun events.
Jewish Federation awards $15K grant to Lions’ Gift of Sight
The Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation recently awarded the Florida Lions Eye Clinic a $15,000 grant, payable over two years, for its Gift of Sight program.
NEO impact Academy ribbon-cutting, tour Sept. 9
The Northeast Ohio Impact Academy will have a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 at 436 Struthers-Coitsville Road.
Eastwood Mall's 50th anniversary event set for Sept. 15
The 50th anniversary celebration of the Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown-Warren Road, will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 15 in the mall’s center court. The Cafaro Co., one of the pioneers of America’s shopping center industry, opened the mall in 1969.
Overdose Awareness Day event Thursday on North Side
OhioCAN Mahoning County will have an event Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown, 1105 Elm St., to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, which raises awareness of overdoses and works to reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths.
Drivers beware: OVI checkpoint in Austintown tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting a sobriety checkpoint from 10:30 p.m. today to 2:30 a.m. Sunday at 4545 New Road.
10-, 11-year-olds charged with inducing panic
Two Beaver School District students are charged by the Columbiana County juvenile prosecutor with inducing panic. The charge stems from a video posted on “Tik Tok,” a social media site, in August. The juveniles are 10 and 11.
Campbell student threatens to be 'next school shooter'
A 14-year-old Campbell Memorial High School student is being held in the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center, charged with inducing panic and making a terroristic threat at school.
Trump’s fake accent angers Asian Americans as they veer left
When Amanda Berg heard reports that President Donald Trump mocked the accents of the leaders of South Korea and Japan at a recent fundraiser, it brought back painful memories from her childhood.
WWII vets in Paris advise youth: Learn history, don’t repeat mistakes
“The veterans, all the veterans of World War II, I think we saved the world,” said Harold Angle, who recounted his experiences to The Associated Press in Paris. “To be under the domination of a dictatorship like the Hitler regime and some of the terrible, terrible things that they did.... The guy had to be stopped.”
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | SUNDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE: Witness in corruption case expected to plead guilty
The witness is accused in an indictment of providing benefits to the former mayor and finance director
Supporters: Exonerate Bunch for 2001 rape
Walking along Federal Street during a rally to draw attention to what they said was Chaz Bunch’s “wrongful conviction” on rape and robbery charges in 2001 are, from left, Bunch's aunt Bobbe Reynolds, Tahiyrah Ali of the Cincinnati-based Free Ohio Movement and Bunch's cousin, Brekasha Reynolds.
Woman ‘saved by the belt’ after truck strikes vehicle
Jessica Dalton poses with a special license plate frame she received Friday from the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Canfield Post. Authorities believe Dalton’s seat belt saved her life when she was involved in a vehicle wreck in May.
Teen charged with having a BB gun at Warren G. Harding High School
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.
Cortland woman pleads guilty to Niles armed robbery
Alyssa R. Corradetti, 19, of Robbies Run in Cortland, pleaded guilty Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to a charge of aggravated robbery with a gun in the parking lot of a Niles movie theater March 30.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Album: “Lover” Grade: A If you want an easy way to see how far Taylor Swift has
There’s room for hopeful TV shows, films
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Mindy Kaling is optimistic about
Hubbard Township makes police changes
The township made some recent changes with the police department to try to lessen the department’s financial burden.
Come join OSU Extension volunteers at the ... CANFIELD FAIR
By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension director CANFIELD The Canfield Fair is here again. Our office
Brian Dzenis: Life goes on for YSU football
In between thoughts about my future, I’ve also thought about what’s in store for the Penguins. It’s good that there’s some renewed stability with the coaching staff in head coach Bo Pelini committing to another three seasons and Carl Pelini returning to the fold.
10th annual Panerathon fundraiser is Sunday
Goldie Tillman of Warren, who is battling breast cancer, and her son Laray Dorsey, 4, will be among those participating Sunday in the 10th annual Panerathon foot race, which raises money for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center in Youngstown.
President increases tariffs on Chinese products
Stocks plummet 623 points amid rising tensions Associated Press WASHINGTON Escalating his
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Billionaire donor David Koch dies at 79 NEW YORK Billionaire industrialist David H.
Women in business plan to network
Women in business plan to network CANFIELD Inspiring Business Women, a nonprofit network
Dems making a mistake turning backs on anti-Trump Republicans
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons Winston Churchill understood that in times of national emergency,
‘David Makes Man’ OWN series explores a teen’s imagination
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. When Michael B. Jordan
How to ward off those pesky mosquitoes
By EILEEN W. NOVOTNY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD Summertime is full of fun
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 24
Today is Saturday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2019. There are 129 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Jazmine Sutton Julius Oliver to wed Sept. 14
Jazmine Sutton Julius Oliver to wed Sept. 14
Scrappers come back to cut down Crosscutters
Mahoning Valley scores four runs in the eighth inning to beat Williamsport
Things feel better for Osaka back in New York
Everything felt better for Naomi Osaka once she returned to the U.S. Open
Soggy lawns?
Soggy lawns? Compaction in home lawns could be a major issue due to the extreme moisture this
AROUND THE HORN Friday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 7, Orioles 1 BALTIMORE Austin Meadows hit his first career grand slam to
Addie Faulkner to be bride of Jared Bettura
Addie Faulkner to be bride of Jared Bettura
Meghan Tayman, Rocco Fonce to wed Dec. 14
Meghan Tayman, Rocco Fonce to wed Dec. 14
The Melias will celebrate 70th anniversary
The Melias will celebrate 70th anniversary
Accusers in OSU doctor scandal top 300
Lawyers for men suing Ohio State University over decades-old alleged sexual misconduct by a team doctor say the growing number of accusers has topped 300
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque Italia’s Water Circus, 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.: Family fun
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,17.48‚àí0.57 Aqua America, 2.16
It’s time to heal wounds of racism
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords Four hundred years ago this month, the first enslaved people from
Take part in the enduring magic of the Canfield Fair
Editorial: A Vindicator editorial from April 1, 1949, heralded the opening of the 103rd Canfield Fair thusly:
OUTDOORS digest
Fall turkey shoots Lowellville Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, will have fall
MEN’S GARDEN CLUB
MEN’S GARDEN CLUB When: Today and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. What: Come out to the club’s 54th
Go Wild in the Park
Go Wild in the Park SALEM A Sept. 7 “Go Wild in the Park” program will provide an opportunity
Democrats shift toward middle on health care
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Rank-and-file Democrats appear to be shifting to the middle on health
Walk-off hit lifts Pirates
Pablo Reyes hit a game-ending RBI single, driving in pinch-runner Joe Musgrove, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds
Trump assails Fed Chairman Powell
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump launched a furious and highly personal
Illinois death may be first in US tied to vaping
Associated Press CHICAGO Illinois health officials said Friday that a patient who contracted a
Crankbaiting makes the fish go crazy
Bouncing a crankbait off an underwater stump is like lighting the fuse on a firecracker
Carpenter bees must go
Q. Carpenter bees were attacking my pergola and dive bombing me earlier this summer. What can I do
Candidate wants town as white as possible
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Mich. A city council candidate in Michigan shocked a public forum
Time to plan for cover crops
Time to plan for cover crops With some of our vegetable gardens not planted and some with
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 67 in the
FRIDAY’S PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS SOCCER THURSDAY Poland 1, Marlington 1 MARLINGTON Adam Rumble scored the lone goal for
Bills, Lions lose key players in exhibition
A preseason game became significant because key players on both teams were hurt.
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