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FBI searches Detroit-area home of UAW president

FBI searches Detroit-area home of UAW president


Gillibrand drops out of 2020 race as debate deadline nears

Struggling Democratic presidential candidates braced for bad news Wednesday with the window to qualify for the next debate set to close at midnight, a near impossible deadline for them to make and one that was likely to spell doom for their campaigns.


Farmers' loyalty to Trump tested over new corn-ethanol rules

Farmers' loyalty to Trump tested over new corn-ethanol rules


Doctor in murder case gets 2 new lawyers, June trial date

Doctor in murder case gets 2 new lawyers, June trial date


Suspended Browns RB Hunt won't be with team during ban

Suspended Browns RB Hunt won't be with team during ban


Svitolina eliminates Venus Williams at US Open

Svitolina eliminates Venus Williams at US Open


Nevada woman wrongly imprisoned 35 years for murder gets $3M

Nevada woman wrongly imprisoned 35 years for murder gets $3M


Something to crow about: 173rd Canfield Fair underway

Something to crow about: 173rd Canfield Fair underway


New York law softening pot penalties goes into effect

New York law softening pot penalties goes into effect


Actor McConaughey named professor at University of Texas

Actor McConaughey named professor at University of Texas


Ex-Pentagon chief Mattis says bitter politics threaten US

Ex-Pentagon chief Mattis says bitter politics threaten US


Window to qualify for next debate closing quickly on Dems

Window to qualify for next debate closing quickly on Dems


Facebook tightens political ad rules, but leaves loopholes

Facebook tightens political ad rules, but leaves loopholes


Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


25 killed in fiery attack on bar in southern Mexico

25 killed in fiery attack on bar in southern Mexico


Record-breaking 19.2 million visitors in Greater Cleveland

Record-breaking 19.2 million visitors in Greater Cleveland


Suits allege abuse, cover-up in Pennsylvania diocese

Suits allege abuse, cover-up in Pennsylvania diocese


Ohio governor: Add warrants to background check systems

Ohio governor: Add warrants to background check systems


It's 173rd annual Canfield Fair time!

It's 173rd annual Canfield Fair time!


Storm Dorian closing in on Puerto Rico near hurricane force

Storm Dorian closing in on Puerto Rico near hurricane force


Suit charges e-cigarette maker markets products to teens

Suit charges e-cigarette maker markets products to teens


Brazil accepts planes from Chile to fight Amazon fires

Brazil accepts planes from Chile to fight Amazon fires


OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12B

OxyContin maker negotiating settlement worth a reported $12B


Warren assistant law director nabs robbery suspect

Warren assistant law director nabs robbery suspect


Not guilty plea in fatal Canfield car crash

Not guilty plea in fatal Canfield car crash


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UPDATE | Riley faces kidnapping, other charges from hostage drama

Riley faces kidnapping, other charges from hostage drama


TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | WEDNESDAY

Here's today's top headlines in The Vindicator and on Vindy.com.


Girard’s well isn’t dry just yet

Indians return talent and experience throughout the roster


Man charged after holding girlfriend, kids hostage in Warren

Residents of the Highland Terrace Apartments on Tuesday cheered police as a man who held three children and his girlfriend at knife point was taken away.


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Boardman Safety Services Memorial dedication Sept. 11

Boardman Fire Chief Mark Pitzer stands before the Safety Services Memorial at Boardman's new fire station Tuesday. The memorial will be formally dedicated at 10 a.m. Sept. 11.


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Teen builds Stations of the Cross for Eagle Scout project

David Vuksanovich, 15, built 14 Stations of the Cross behind the Emmaus House at the corner of the Holy Family Church property in Poland as part of his Eagle Scout service project. The project took about three weeks to complete.


ENVIROSCIENCE REPORT Forest board to discuss findings at public hearing

By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com POLAND Amid concerns about transparency surrounding an


Man gets 10 to life in child-rape case

Words exchanged after sentencing


Trumbull senior-citizen ridership rising after changes in structure

Bolstered by a strong showing in July, ridership by senior citizens through the Trumbull County senior services levy is on pace to have its highest number of riders this year.


Youngstown joins federal opioid lawsuit

The city’s complaint alleges public nuisance, racketeering, negligence and conspiracy


Compressor malfunction leads to Haz-Mat callout at YSU

No evidence of chemical leak found


Report: Escort ordered by man steals man’s mom’s debit card

Township man believes escorts stole his mother’s debit card and driver’s license.


Hunter qualifies for official recognition as a 2020 Green Party presidential candidate

His presidential campaign has raised $11,420.36, with $6,837.85 coming from the candidate


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Poland looking to build strengths, improve this season

Poland's Jake Rutana(32)reacts after scoring during 9-28-18 action at Poland.


Man arrested after gun found in diaper bag

On probation from previous weapons case


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Mahoning Valley’s ambulance service is in crisis

After waiting for an hour for an ambulance, Leslie Murphy was prompted by her supervisor to ask the woman who thought she was having a heart attack if she had a car. “Never in my 21-year career have I been so ashamed to be a Youngstown firefighter,” Murphy told Vindicator reporter Jessica Hardin.


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and the city of Canfield:


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Lordstown school board, financial forum and question-and-answer session, 7:30


Man and woman arraigned on robbery that injured North Carolina man

Man and woman arraigned on robbery that injured North Carolina man


SPORTS digest

Auburn bests Scrappers in 10-inning finale Auburn, N.Y. Jake Alu drove in the game-winning run


Gauff takes advantage of US Open invitation

Coco Gauff, 15, beat Anastasia Potapova in her U.S. Open debut


YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 28

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 28, the 240th day of 2019. There are 125 days left in the year.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS TV viewership for Video Music Awards continues to decline NEW YORK If Taylor Swift,


MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2”

MAHONING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S “RECIPES OF YOUNGSTOWN-VOLUME 2” POTATO-LESS POTATO SALAD


Young talks the talk, backs it up

Ohio State defensive end shines among Preseason All-American selections


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital David and Bethany Calzo, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 26.


TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS SOCCER Cardinal Mooney 3, Crestview 2 EAST FAIRFIELD Nick Jadue, Andrew Philibin and


Dollar General robbed

Dollar General robbed YOUNGSTOWN Police said three men robbed the Dollar General store, 3345


Hunt Valve contract

Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., dba Union Flonetics, won a


MLB Reyes hits 3-run homer in 7th

Indians win 12 straight vs. Tigers Associated Press Detroit Franmil Reyes hit a three-run


Ex-Google engineer charged in Uber self-driving theft case

Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. A former Google engineer was charged Tuesday with stealing


Hoskins’ gaffe delivers Pirates a win in the 9th

Rhys Hoskins kept Phillies fans booing when he inexplicably dropped a routine throw at first base in the ninth


Fuzzy math: Democrats spend big to draw small-dollar donors

Associated Press WASHINGTON Montana Gov. Steve Bullock was told how he could qualify for the


Two Boardman teens charged after threatening man with AR-15

Boardman teen talked friend into taking father’s AR-15 for confrontation


Does fishing have a future?

Opinion: DANNY Tyree Cagle Cartoons July 5, 1970, was a red- letter day in my childhood. On a Sunday


Who got Trump’s farm bailouts?

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Donald Trump loves farmers. We know this because he says so.


Brazil’s far-right president has fueled the blaze that’s sweeping Amazon forest

Editorial: The Guardian, Britain: As Donald Trump’s America retreats from global leadership, coalitions of


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,16.73‚àí0.44 Aqua America, 2.15


Troubling poll for Donald Trump

Opinion: During a December 2015 debate among Republican presidential candidates in Las Vegas, former Florida


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