News for August 31, 2019 | Vindy Archives

Ed Puskas: Ed O’Neill recalls friend and Valley great John Rorick

When Ed O’Neill tells you about the best athlete he knew growing up in Youngstown, you listen.

Ed Puskas: It’s time to say goodbye

Thank you and goodbye. It’s been a great ride.

39-11-28 — my final stat line as an employee of The Vindicator.

39-11-28 — my final stat line as an employee of The Vindicator. For 39 years, 11 months and 28

de SOUZA | AN UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO FAIRNESS

Opinion: Mahoning Valley Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. was riding high. His election victories were landslides; most area politicians feared him; his national reputation kept growing because of his profane (rather than profound) one-minute speeches on the floor of the House; and his war with The Vindicator was reaching new heights.

Perazich chronicled Kosar’s arrival in Cleveland

Editor’s note: This story appeared in the July 2, 1985 edition of The Vindicator and is one of the most talked about stories during the career of the late Chuck Perazich, the newspaper’s sports editor from 1977-92.

State health director’s passion come from Youngstown

Opinion: A state officials roots were planted in Youngstown.

Last full-timer weighs in on feeling at home

Pittsburgh native now has Ohio memories

Heart-wrenching ending to a 150-year institution

Editorial: A daily newspaper is a living organism that’s renewed each day with a new edition. Thus, when a

HISTORY MADE

Mahoning Valley athletes soared to make us proud

Long-time correspondent recounts his gateway to sports

Perazich made a big impact

‘Funny pages’: long part of Vindicator tradition

While newspapers are traditionally where readers turn for hard news, information, sports and features, one of the more popular pages in the newspaper is what readers affectionately refer to as ‘the funny pages.’

BASSETTI Retired sportswriter looks back with laughs

Vindicator’s rich history had fun moments

A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF OUR SIGNIFICANT EDITORIALS OVER THE YEARS

Editorial: The one item in The Vindicator that elicited the most enthusiastic response – in support or in opposition – was The Editorial.

15 memories worth advertising

Ads were often as colorful as the news stories

EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of these letters are written by long-time contributors of the Letters to

Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: Many of these letters are written by long-time contributors of the Letters to the

Some great local, national photography features in ‘The Roto’

The Vindicator printed its first Rotogravure section in 1926.

Making headlines for 150 years

A look back at some major news events covered by The Vindicator for a century and a half.

OUR HISTORY

OUR HISTORY Feb. 28, 1850: William F. Maag born to Johannes and Catherine Maag, Ebingen, Germany.

Vindicator shutdown leaves void in Valley

Opinion: Vindicator shutdown leaves void in Valley With the final edition today of The Vindicator, I want

Vindicator staffers reflect on their own stories

The past two months have been difficult for The Vindicator’s newsroom staff, as reporters and

Valley entertainment spanned opera house to amphitheater

When it comes to producing entertainment, Youngstown has never taken a back seat to any city.

Ella Maag led the way as Society department grew

There’s so much to be said for being at the right place at the right time.

Golf columnist’s love for game has grown

Karzmer says thanks to those who followed

Area leaders, business owners, artists

Tressel, Strasfeld, Sutman, MOHN, O’Neill, Giordani, Pernotto, Ewing, Klim

ESTHER HAMILTON | Dedicated to my employer, The Vindicator

Written from her retirement home in Lake Park, Fla. Aug. 7, 1977

Fall TV preview

Jimmy Smits returns to TV Sept. 23 on Bluff City Law on NBC.

The end of our story: The Vindicator's 150-year run ends today

In the end, The Vindicator staff consisted of more than 140 employees, which included editorial – reporters, editors, photographers, copy editors/designers, artists and editorial writers; accounting; creative services; and the executive team. Today’s edition is the last Vindicator brought to you by all of the people in the photo. Vindicator owner Mark Brown said the decision to close is the toughest he’s ever had to make.

SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS — Signed C-1B Ryan Lavarnway

Dorian gains fury but could spare Florida a direct hit

Associated Press MIAMI Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday – but

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Valerie Harper, TV’s Rhoda, has died at 80 LOS ANGELES Valerie Harper, who scored

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS FRIDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS GOLF ursuline 198, beaver local 212 at Stambaugh

Researchers say Websites infected iPhones with spyware

Associated Press Suspected nation-state hackers used malware-laden websites to infect iPhones with

Bayley named director of development for Meridian HealthCare

Rebecca Bayley has degrees from Ohio State and Youngstown State universities.

Justin Olsen pleads not guilty to federal charges

By Jessica Hardin jhardin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman teen arrested and charged with

YPD says man used baby as shield

Shawn Woodall, 21, is charged with obstructing official business.

US consumers boost spending 0.6% in July

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer spending grew 0.6 percent in July, a healthy gain

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Sheyla Such and Shawn Cole, Campbell, girl, Aug. 29.

SPORTS digest

YSU volleyball tops St. Francis in opener Youngstown The Youngstown State volleyball team beat

Wollitz makes one last cast

Fishing columnist says bon voyage

Heacock, Manning prep for ISU season

Youngstown connections will influence Iowa State’s football season

IN THE CUP!

IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one David Farcana of Austintown aced the 150-yard No. 4 at Mahoning

Road closed for festival

Road closed for festival HARTFORD The Trumbull County engineer announced that Five Points

Howland officer injured as Warren man crashes into cruiser

Vivo to run for re-election next year as Mahoning County clerk of courts

He considered retirement, but said he was urged to run for another term

Western Reserve coach unhappy a newspaper is disappearing

Hake praises coverage of local athletes

Poland schools consolidates debt

The refinancing consolidates the district’s debt into one $5.1 million loan.

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: One can always count on enjoying

AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES

AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES bedford trails WWW Ladies Scramble 1st Place — Donna George, Ann

Chantel Fusco | Timothy Markulin

youngstown Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown was the setting for the 2:30 p.m. May 25

Top crime and political corruption moments

Beginning with the KKK to the Oakhill Renaissance Place conspiracy, The Vindicator has been to expose crime and political corruption.

YEARS AGO FOR AUG. 31

Today is Saturday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2019. There are 122 days left in the year. Associated

Ohio NONVIOLENCE WEEK

Ohio NONVIOLENCE WEEK The Ohio Nonviolence Week committee is announcing the events for Nonviolence

Seeding the lawn

Seeding the lawn Whether it is a bare spot or a complete renovation, the cool nights and warm days

Still not composting?

Still not composting? Composting can be easy. We have a one-page, six-step process to help you

The life span of perennials

Q. How long do perennials really live? I’ve been told many die out in just a couple of years. Please

Evaluating your garden’s performance

By MARILYN MCKINLEY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD OSU Extension master gardeners

GARDEN CLEANUP

GARDEN CLEANUP When: Sept. 11, 6 p.m. What: Join the Trumbull County Master Gardener Volunteers

Colleagues, co-workers, friends recall great community newspaper

Many journalists honed their craft or even had full careers in The Vindicator’s newsroom. Here are

Browns not clowns, maybe title contenders

Cleveland Browns quarterback Garrett Gilbert scrambles during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)