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Trump: Secretary out after talking about his children
Trump: Secretary out after talking about his children
Alex Trebek, saying he's on the mend, back at 'Jeopardy!'
Alex Trebek, saying he's on the mend, back at 'Jeopardy!'
Bayley named director of development for Meridian HealthCare
Bayley named director of development for Meridian HealthCare
Mancini to release another batch of ‘Boom Boom’ Bourbon
Mancini to release another batch of ‘Boom Boom’ Bourbon
Olsen pleads not guilty for threatening fed agents
Olsen pleads not guilty for threatening fed agents

Jim Leavelle, lawman at Lee Harvey Oswald's side, dies at 99
Jim Leavelle, lawman at Lee Harvey Oswald's side, dies at 99
Researchers: Websites infected iPhones with spyware
Researchers: Websites infected iPhones with spyware
Officials debate whether Ohio’s new indefinite prison sentences will help
Officials debate whether Ohio’s new indefinite prison sentences will help
UPDATE | Another Trumbull teen faces inducing panic charge
Another Trumbull teen faces inducing panic charge
Lakeview student charged with inducing panic after threat
Lakeview student charged with inducing panic after threat
TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES | FRIDAY
Here's the top headlines in today's Vindicator and on Vindy.com.
84-year-old businessman makes tandem jump at fair
Fred Moran helped officially open the 173rd Canfield Fair with a tandem parachute jump.

Warren teen crowned 4-H queen at fair
Nominees of this year's Outstanding Youth Award are on stage during the Mahoning County Junior Fair Youth Day Ceremony Thursday.

DeWine says state stands ready to aid Lordstown Motors Corp.
Gov. Mike DeWine said if the Lordstown Motors Corp. can purchase the idled General Motors complex, the state will provide a strong incentive package to help the company.
A key witness in Youngstown corruption cases faces five felonies related to the investigation
He was charged in a bill of information and is cooperating with prosecutors
Development ramping up in Boardman
By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com BOARDMAN The township is holding tightly to its
Reardon faces US charges in JCC threatSFlb
Investigators uncovered a trove of Nazi weapons, propaganda and keepsakes in his New Middletown home
Two lost touchdowns costly for Western Reserve
Western Reserve had two TDs called back on penalties.
Appeal focuses on ‘Brady’ stigma
Teddy Foltz’ confessed killer claims he was railroaded into pleading to the 14-year-old’s torture and murder in 2013.
Ferry, Leetonia bides its time against Sebring
With fresh legs, Marco Ferry gave Leetonia some relief.
Judge orders Niles natural gas provider to cease offering new service ‘immediately’
The company currently serves about 118 customers in the Southington area.
Niles scores twice late to beat Howland
Travis Molnar scored twice and finished with 115 yards on 25 carries.
Mooney rallies to spoil Chaney’s return
Zyere Rodgers spoiled the party, carrying Cardinal Mooney to a 13-6 win at Rayen Stadium.

Gritty effort carries ’Dogs over Dukes
Poland's Jake Rutana (32) eludes Marlington's Masyn Creagar (64) during action at Poland Thursday.

Find us in the garden: Thanks Vindy!
You’ll most likely find Eric Barrett and the master gardener volunteers somewhere in a hydrangea garden, enjoying nature and thinking about what comes next.

Frieda, 85, to exit, but landmark jazz club to play on
Howard Howell and Alfreda Anderson Martin share a moment at the bar of Frieda’s. Howell, leader of Howard and the Point Five Band, has purchased the jazz bar in Youngstown. , and will reopen it after renovations are complete.
AROUND THE NFL Thursday’s other preseason games
Bills 27, Vikings 23 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. Undrafted rookie Tyree Jackson hit David Sills for an
Ariel Foster | Harry Jenkins Jr.
BOARDMAN Ariel Foster and Harry Jenkins Jr. were united in marriage Aug. 18 at the Holiday Inn in
THURSDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL THURSDAY’S SUMMARIES Cardinal Mooney 13, Chaney 0 Cardinal Mooney03010—13
Browns rookie Seibert gets his kicks against Lions
Once Austin Seibert straightened himself out, the Browns’ kicking competition got on target.
Jesssica Novisky, Tom Martindale II to be married
Jesssica Novisky, Tom Martindale II to be married
JUNIOR FAIR
JUNIOR FAIR Youth Day James Moore of Canfield and Natalia Kresic of Warren were crowned this
‘A big deal’
Florida braces for Hurricane Dorian Associated Press MIAMI Florida residents picked the
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Helen Coy Bush
HONOREE Date of birth: Aug. 14, 1919 Residence: Canfield FAMILY Parents: Wesley Coy and Anna
Hiring announced
Hiring announced YOUNGSTOWN Meridian HealthCare has announced the hiring of a new director of
EPA moves to revoke rules on methane leaks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration moved Thursday to revoke regulations on
MYCAP skills, training open house is next week
The classes begin Sept. 23, and participants must register by Sept. 12.
Politicians, parades, tons of toys defined my 24 years at Vindy
Opinion: Whenever anyone asks how I ended up in Youngstown, I tell them I answered an ad in the back of a
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
The grand jury also indicted these people on these charges: Christopher M. Lacey, 32, North Osborn
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,17.800.79 Aqua America, 2.11
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
No. 1 Clemson 52, Georgia Tech 14 CLEMSON, S.C. Travis Etienne ran for a career-high 205
3 women face charges of endangering children
3 women face charges of endangering children BOARDMAN Police arrested three women Tuesday,
Judge ends case against Epstein
Associated Press NEW YORK A judge formally ended the criminal case against Jeffrey Epstein on
Miss Hudson is engaged to Mr. Hightower
YOUNGSTOWN Sylvia Rupert of Youngstown is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Jennifer
Tribe blanks Tigers to finish sweep
Cleveland has won 50 of its last 75 games after starting the season 29-30.
SPORTS digest
State College bats beat up Scrappers NILES The State College Spikes sprinkled in three doubles
Steelers’ Rudolph outperforms Dobbs
Mason Rudolph continued to outperform Josh Dobbs in the battle for Pittsburgh’s No. 2 quarterback spot
Senior club to meet
Senior club to meet CANFIELD The Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at the Canfield Presbyterian
Bodamer, Ferenchak plan fall rite
BOARDMAN Curtis and Kathleen Bodamer and Martha Ferenchak, all of Boardman, are announcing the
Parliament should declare no confidence in Johnson
Editorial: Financial Times of Britain: Boris Johnson has detonated a bomb under the constitutional apparatus of
Pitt’s championship hopes hinge on Pickett’s arm, Whipple’s playbook
Kenny Pickett doesn’t linger on the past.
Addie Faulkner to be bride of Jared Bettura
CANFIELD Sharon and Joseph D. Bettura of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son,
Canfield library hosts Read and Make
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Canfield library hosted its weekly Read and Make event
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association is celebrating 100 years of amateur radio
Workers in the US need power
Opinion: By Finn Collom OtherWords This Labor Day, Democratic presidential candidates will no doubt be
Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club hosts annual fundraiser
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Olde Car Club of Mahoning County hosted it’s annual
Neighbors team says ‘farewell’
By NATALIE WRIGHT Neighbors Editor I have put off writing this column for as long as I can.
Austintown Community Briefs
Square dancers celebrate ninth anniversary The Niles Friendly Squares will celebrate their ninth
Watchdog: Comey violated FBI policies
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former FBI Director James Comey violated FBI policies in his
Reunions & Class Notes
Boardman High School Class of 1970 will celebrate 50 years in 2020. The weekend of activities will
Brazil bans most burning for 60 days to curb Amazon fires
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil on Thursday banned most legal fires for land-clearing for
Jesssica Novisky Tom Martindale II to be married
LAKEMORE Susan Lindsley of Lake-more is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Jessica Anne
YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 30
Today is Friday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2019. There are 123 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Metro Park hosts first Nature Live event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted their first Nature Live event on
Poland Community Briefs
Square dancers celebrate ninth anniversary The Niles Friendly Squares will celebrate their ninth
Library hosts family story time
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted it’s weekly family story
MetroParks Farm hosts first Nature Live event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted their first Nature Live event
Boardman schools start new year
The Boardman Local School District started the first day of the 2019 school year on Aug. 26.
Katie Mulholland | William Corbett
Catawba Island Club on Catawba Island provided the setting for the 3:30 p.m. July 19 wedding of
MetroParks Farm hosts first Nature Live event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted their first Nature Live event
Mill Creek Park hosts monthly Tales for Tots event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted the monthly Tales for Tots event
Aug. 9
Aug. 9 Arrest: Kevin Seamons, 32, of West Manor Avenue, Youngstown, was arrested during a traffic
Jamie Berndt | Mike Cerni
CANFIELD The Tippecanoe Country Club in Canfield was the setting for the 4:30 p.m. May 18 wedding
Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club hosts annual fundraiser
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Olde Car Club of Mahoning County hosted it’s annual
Boardman Sports Briefs
Dunham leads Boardman to first place finish Boardman senior Mitchel Dunham raced to a first place
Poland Union prepares kindergartners for start of school
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School prepared for the start of
Amanda Volosin | Brady Foley
BELLBROOK The Estate at Sunset Farms in Bellbrook provided the setting for the 5 p.m. July 20
Boardman hosts weekly literacy event for babies
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted its weekly Baby Brilliant:
Mill Creek Park hosts monthly Tales for Tots event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted the monthly Tales for Tots
Librarian discusses the future of cemeteries
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Librarian Tim Seman hosted an event detailing the history
Austintown Farmers Market plans community events
The Austintown Farmers Market hosted its weekly market on Aug. 19 at Austintown Township Park.
Brianna Kurty, Jarrod Shook set fall date
Robert and Cynthia Kurty of Canfield and Mike and Donna Shook of North Jackson are announcing the
Metro Park hosts first Nature Live event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted their first Nature Live event on
Carly Hammond | John Neher
columbiana Carly Hammond and John Neher were united in marriage at 3:30 p.m. July 6 at The Links
Aug. 19
Aug. 19 Criminal damaging: A car at a business in the 1500 block of South Raccoon Road was found
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls soccer remains undefeated The Lady Falcons soccer team remains undefeated after four games
Dana Rodgers | David McKnight
CANFIELD Dana Rodgers and David McKnight were united in marriage July 27 at St. Michael Church in
Park hosts monthly Tales for Tots event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted the monthly Tales for Tots
Learning early literacy skills at the Poland library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Poland library hosted its weekly baby brilliant
Poland Union kicks off first day of school
Poland Local Schools started a new school year on Aug. 22.
Boardman Community Briefs
Lions plan community event The Boardman Lions Club is planning a garage sale to benefit the
Canfield Community Briefs
Western Reserve Chapter Society for Human Resource Management to meet Join the Western Reserve
Mill Creek Park hosts monthly Tales for Tots event
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Park hosted the monthly Tales for Tots event
Dog toy making at the Austintown library
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted it’s annual dog toy making

Boys basketball program thanks community with cookout
The Canfield Boys Basketball Boosters hosted its third annual Canfield Basketball Community Cookout on Aug. 20.