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Stories published August 25, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
‘Great’ 1919 strike forged long-term gains for labor
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Timothy A. Seman, genealogy and local history librarian at the main branch of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, stands beside some of the stacks with which he is so familiar. Seman was a major source of information for this story about the strikes of 1919 that occurred around Labor Day that year.
New thrills await as 173rd Canfield Fair opens 6-day run Wednesday
It’s a sure sign that the 173rd annual Canfield Fair is just ahead when Reithoffer Shows Inc. are cleaning and assembling rides. In addition, the six-day fair, which begins Wednesday, features hundreds of food stands and more than 100 free shows and exhibits.
Butler director reflects on 100-year-old museum
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art has been
Youngstown gets Purple Heart City designation
Ceremony is set at noon Wednesday in downtown Youngstown.
NEO Impact Academy ribbon-cutting, tour
NEO Impact Academy ribbon-cutting, tour CAMPBELL The Northeast Ohio Impact Academy will have a
Fundraising professionals organization to have Nov. 15 awards ceremony
Winners are honored in eight categories
Warriors Inc. hosts fall leadership boys and girls programs
The programs begin Oct. 5 and run through Dec. 7.
Author visits Valley for book on food solutions
Staff report A new book about cities that are creating new food-distribution systems includes a
SOUTHERN COMFORT: Penguins’ pickoffs trigger victory in Alabama
Youngstown State players celebrated with the trophy after defeating Samford 45-22 in the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff Classic on Saturday at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Retiring after 29 years BROOKFIELD Navy Lt. Cmdr. Arthur C. Fuller, a
Angry on any given Sunday
Opinion: The tiger is dead, and I can now get off. It has been a hellish ride for 34 years – just as the late
Many wondering: What will happen once The Vindicator closes
The sun sets on The Vindicator building as the venerable newspaper prepares to publish its final edition Saturday. Some analysts warn of a news desert after Youngstown-based ‘People’s Paper’ closes.
Many UFO sightings reported in western Pennsylvania
Many UFO sightings reported in western Pennsylvania By STEPHEN HUBA Tribune-Review PITTSBURGH
Dr. Kevin A Johnson has recently completed a one-year dental general-practice residency at Mercy
Dr. Kevin A Johnson has recently completed a one-year dental general-practice residency at Mercy
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East Youngstown will meet for its executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 18 at
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Larry Klimas of Boardman aced the 128-yard No. 15 at Reserve Run
Runners, TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
AUGUST Today — The 10th annual Panerathon at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown. Registration opens
173rd CANFIELD FAIR | Schedule of events The 2019 Canfield Fair, which has a theme of “Miles of Smiles,” begins Wednesday and continues through Labor Day at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Here
FREE DAILY HAPPENINGS Baby Comfort Station: next to Building #22, 11a.m. to 8 p.m. Antique
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate was at 2-over 44 through
Brazilian troops deploying to fight fires in Amazon
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Backed by military aircraft, Brazilian troops Saturday were
Fans visiting ’Stranger Things’ sets bring boon to business
By ANDREA SMITH Associated Press PALMETTO, Ga. Soon after Netflix released “Stranger Things,”
YEARS AGO FOR AUGUST 25
Today is Sunday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2019. There are 128 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obscure law is basis for Trump trade ‘order’
Associated Press BIARRITZ, France President Donald Trump is threatening to use the emergency
Hikers approve of shuttle system at Hanging Lake
Hikers approve of shuttle system at Hanging Lake DENVER Thousands of people have hiked up to a
A final reflection on the five years of ‘Connected’
We’ve used this column once a week for the last five years to look at how technology can enhance
Explosion shakes Beirut stronghold
Explosion shakes Beirut stronghold BEIRUT People in southern Beirut say a large explosion has
Now hear this: Boarding school isn’t an orphanage
Editorial: The knee-jerk reaction to an idea that’s in its infancy but holds out the promise of a bright future
‘The Perfect Wife’ has intriguing plot
‘The Perfect Wife’ has intriguing plot “The Perfect Wife” (Ballantine Books), by JP Delaney
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township, department head meeting, 8:30 a.m., administration building,
Power lunches
Power lunches YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have power lunches from
What money tips would you tell your younger self?
StatePoint As we age, we sometimes regret those life lessons that might have served us better when
FAIR DAILY ADMISSION PRICES
Gate Admission Children: 6 years and under, Free daily. WEDNESDAY Youth: age 7 to 12, $3
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of
Library program rescheduled
Library program rescheduled CANFIELD The Canfield Library program, “Improving Your Memory” that
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Edmunds: 5 tips for lowering your car payment
By RONALD MONTOYA Edmunds New- and used-car monthly payments reached a record high in the first
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Boardman Public Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. First
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Cirque Italia, 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.: Last day to catch this
Homestead Kitchen & Cocktails
By Jim Cyphert, Mahoning Valley Flight Crew If You Go Establishment: Homestead Kitchen &
AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
bedford trails Bedford Beauties Low Gross — Sue Burns 41. Low Net — Deb Slasser 26. Least
Don’t ignore corporate role in debate over guns
Opinion: Don’t ignore corporate role in debate over guns In the wake of con- tinuing and perhaps spiraling
Be a fan like Charlie
Opinion: The best fluke occurrence in my life is about to end – 34 years after it began. How it started, I
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS YSU math faculty The teaching talents of two faculty in Youngstown State
‘Red flag laws’ may reduce gun violence
Associated Press After a white supremacist discussed plans on Facebook for a mass shooting at a
ON THE LINKS Saturday’s pro golf recaps
PGA TOUR Koepka leads at East Lake ATLANTA A storm delay at the Tour Championship slowed the
SATURDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT GLANCE
VOLLEYBALL Salem 25-15-25-25, Boardman 23-25-19-23 BOARDMAN Jenna McClish had 38 digs and
Reyes’ 3-run blast powers Tribe over KC
Third baseman Jose Ramirez left the game with a right wrist injury.
AREA GOLF CALENDAR UPCOMING SCRAMBLE
SEPTEMBER 29 — Tamer Win Golf and Country Club Harvest Scramble. Format is a three-person
Trump confronts tension, turmoil at G7 meetings
Associated Press BIARRITZ, France Under the threatening clouds of a global economic slowdown,
AROUND THE NFL Saturday’s preseason games, plus news & notes
Luck runs out: Colts QB announces retirement INDIANAPOLIS Andrew Luck watched one last game
Anniversary of slave ship arrival observed
Associated Press HAMPTON, Va. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Saturday a new state
Scrappers' comeback stalls vs Crosscutters
Scrappers’ comeback stalls vs Crosscutters Williamsport, Pa. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were
Trump congronts tension, turmoil at G& meetings
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Saturday that getting a trade deal with the United States won’t be “plain sailing” because of barriers to the United Kingdom’s goods in American markets.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bradbury honored with statue in Ill. WAUKEGAN, Ill. The Chicago-area hometown of
The Nickel Boys: Searing reminder of what’s not unthinkable
Opinion: WASHINGTON Because of the investigation led by three University of South Florida researchers, and
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