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Stories published July 25, 2019

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

St. Pat's fest gets under way Thursday in Hubbard

The 61st annual St. Patrick Parish Festival will run from Thursday to Aug. 4 at 357 N. Main St., offering food, rides and entertainment.


Trump broke promises to Valley, protestors say

On the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s rally at the Covelli Centre, in which he urged people “don’t sell your house” because jobs would return, Democrats criticized the Republican president for breaking his promises to the area.


State budget expands program that targets homelessness

Area organizations fighting homelessness may soon have more resources to access thanks to changes in the state budget.


MetroParks sues Green Twp. over bike trail property

Mill Creek MetroParks is suing Green Township and its trustees to acquire a little more than an acre of township-owned land near Calla Cemetery for an ongoing recreational bike trail project.


'Lives in danger,' Youngstown firefighters union says

'Lives in danger,' Youngstown firefighters union says


Burley is Greatest again — after 2-year cancer battle

You may or may not have noticed that I haven't played in the last couple of tournaments.


Nissan to slash 12,500 jobs to cut costs, achieve turnaround

Nissan to slash 12,500 jobs to cut costs, achieve turnaround


House passes bipartisan budget and debt deal

House passes bipartisan budget and debt deal


Niki Feezle fireworks show is Saturday in Petersburg

Niki Feezle fireworks show is Saturday in Petersburg


Madoff seeks sentence reduction for epic Ponzi scheme

Madoff seeks sentence reduction for epic Ponzi scheme


Man gets 60 years for attack on college student in Texas

Man gets 60 years for attack on college student in Texas


Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson says deal brings some justice

Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson says deal brings some justice


Mueller hearing reaches just under 13 million viewers

Mueller hearing reaches just under 13 million viewers


Marines say human smuggling investigation spurs 16 arrests

Marines say human smuggling investigation spurs 16 arrests


150 migrants feared dead after boats capsize off Libya coast

150 migrants feared dead after boats capsize off Libya coast


Kenneth Kimbrough is homicide No. 13 in Youngstown

Kenneth Kimbrough is homicide No. 13 in Youngstown


Garden of Hope Scholarship Ball is Sunday in Youngstown

Garden of Hope Scholarship Ball is Sunday in Youngstown


California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 companies

California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 companies


Democrats say Trump broke his promise to the Valley

Democrats say Trump broke his promise to the Valley


Youngstown police arrest 2 on West Side

Youngstown police arrest 2 on West Side


Man fleeing police electrocuted on Philly subway track

Man fleeing police electrocuted on Philly subway track


Ex-wife of slain former NBA player pleads guilty

Ex-wife of slain former NBA player pleads guilty


Coitsville Township Records Commission meets Friday morning

Coitsville Township Records Commission meets Friday


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ODNR report gave warning signs for Kinsman dam disaster

ODNR report gave warning signs for Kinsman dam disaster


World War II soldier’s bracelet to be returned to daughter

World War II soldier’s bracelet to be returned to daughter


Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin agree to 1-year extension

Steelers, coach Mike Tomlin agree to 1-year extension


Girl, 6, shot and wounded in Virginia

Girl, 6, shot and wounded in Virginia


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Winning The Online Outrage Olympics

Winning The Online Outrage Olympics


Mahoning commissioners told $400K in disaster recovery loans made

Mahoning commissioners told $400K in disaster recovery loans made


Air-board inventor makes it more than halfway across Channel

Air-board inventor makes it more than halfway across Channel


State lawmakers honor Catholic Television Network of Youngstown

State lawmakers honor Catholic Television Network of Youngstow


New British PM Johnson urges EU to renegotiate Brexit deal

New British PM Johnson urges EU to renegotiate Brexit deal


Justice Dept. will execute inmates for first time since 2003

Justice Dept. will execute inmates for first time since 2003


Coitsville trustees have special meeting Friday

Coitsville trustees have special meeting Friday


Foundation gives $25K for Stambaugh Auditorium renovation

Foundation gives $25K for Stambaugh Auditorium renovation


UPDATE | Man in custody after attempted robbery at Liberty bank

UPDATE Man in custody after attempted robbery at Liberty bank


Germany sets another heat record: 106.7 F

Germany sets another heat record: 106.7 F


Syrian refugee pleads not guilty to church bomb plot charges

Syrian refugee pleads not guilty to church bomb plot charges


Mall's owner plans fitness facility on former's Sears' site

Mall's owner plans fitness facility on former's Sears' site


Trump encourages Republicans to back bipartisan budget bill

Trump encourages Republicans to back bipartisan budget bill


UPDATE | Jeffrey Epstein injured in jail cell

CNN: Jeffrey Epstein injured in jail cell, source says


Ohio man who shot granddaughter not competent for trial

Ohio man who shot granddaughter not competent for trial


Police: Poster denying Holocaust put on Ohio Jewish museum sign

Police: Poster denying Holocaust put on Ohio Jewish museum sign


North Korea fires new type of short-range ballistic missiles

North Korea fires new type of short-range ballistic missiles


Puerto Rico's governor resigns in face of protests

Puerto Rico's governor resigns in face of protests


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

A summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield


TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES

Here's The Vindicator's top headlines today.


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42 cats removed from abandoned home, fosters needed

Youngstown police officer Shawna-Cie Ott tries to catch a pair of cats that were among 42 taken out of an abandoned Helena Avenue home Wednesday on the South Side. Charges against the previous homeowner are expected.


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Window World owner featured in tandem jump at Canfield Fair

Pat Moran, co-owner of Window World, discusses his company’s involvement in the Canfield Fair’s opening ceremony, which will be Aug. 29. Moran’s 84-year-old father, Fred, who is co-owner of Window World, will be part of a parachute jump at the event.


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WaterFire Sharon fest pares down to burn brighter

A brazier in the Shenango River is lit at last year’s WaterFire Sharon festival.


UAW president at Lordstown GM is leaving for a different job with the company

He said it was a ‘very tough decision’


Trial resumes today regarding attack on worker at Newton Falls factory

Trial resumes today regarding attack on worker at Newton Falls factory


Youngstown administration wants to eliminate two of the fire department’s battalion chiefs through attrition

The money saved will go to improve the department’s radio system


Pitt, DiCaprio, and Robbie on a changing Hollywood

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Once upon a time, not too far from Hollywood, two


Bristolville girl scores points with county officials for her passion and poise

Bristolville girl scores points for her passion and poise


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Boardman Trustees flooded with complaints

Boardman Township trustees, from left, Larry Moliterno, Tom Costello and Brad Calhoun, listen to residents complain about flooding problems during a trustees meeting Wednesday at Boardman Library.


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Millennial Theatre says time is right for ‘Blonde’

IF YOU GO What: “Legally Blonde, the Musical” When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and also Aug.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 23.56 0.61 Aqua America, 2.13


Man found shot to death on South Side

Found by family member


Cardinals set record during Bucco beatdown

Paul DeJong hit a career-high three home runs, including one during a nine-run second inning


Vargas, Lavastida lift Scrappers to win

Mahoning Valley goes for a sweep on Thursday


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Prosecutors and teen murder defendant ‘in discussions’ regarding plea agreement

Prosecutors and teen murder defendant ‘in discussions’ regarding plea agreement


Mueller’s testimony unlikely to reshape opinions

Ex-special counsel warns of continued threat from Russia Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Robert


Canfield, Poland combine forces to make Junior League Softball World Series

This time, the Mahoning Valley softball players are going to have some fun


More ex-athletes sue OSU over sex abuse by doctor

Associated Press COLUMBUS More former football players and other ex-athletes are suing Ohio


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Bindi Irwin engaged to longtime boyfriend NEW YORK Bindi Irwin, the daughter of the


Alabama, Clemson exude dominance

Opposing coaches struggle to argue relevance


Ex-Youngstown mayor to be tried separately in corruption case

His attorney said there’s ‘no commonality at all’ among the defendants


Hubbard councilwoman to plead guilty Tuesday to false statement on re-election petition

Hubbard councilwoman to plead guilty Tuesday to false statement on re-election petition


Japan unveils Olympics medals

Ticket demand to challenge resale restriction


Bieber tosses 1-hitter as Indians beat Blue Jays

Indians’ surge continues


Ohio State Fair remembers moon landing’s 50th anniversary with butter astronauts

Associated Press COLUMBUS The moon may be made of cheese, but these astronauts are made of


Cyclists brace for wild ride

Alaphilippe remains in Tour de France lead


Sharon Speedway offers online auction

Autographed items available for bids


Trial moved to 2020

Trial moved to 2020 COLUMBUS The trial of Anthony J. Pardon, 54, who is accused of killing


Hopewell Theatre plans fundraiser event at A La Cart

Hopewell Theatre plans fundraiser event at A La Cart YOUNGSTOWN Hopewell Theatre will present a


Wizarding Weekend in Volant

WANDerful Wizarding Weekend will take place Saturday and Sunday


YEARS AGO FOR JULY 25

Today is Thursday, July 25, the 206th day of 2019. There are 159 days left in the year. Associated


Improvement projects set for Mill Creek Park

The two projects total more than $500,000.


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Victoria Sears and Nicholas Chamas, Niles, boy, July 23.


Dude, they’re reading ‘The Big Lebowski’

Shot in Youngstown is a new film society in the Mahoning Valley for those who make – or just love –


Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman

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


Hunt Valve contract

Hunt Valve contract SALEM Hunt Valve Co. Inc., 1913 E. State St., doing business as Union


Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games

American League Rays 3, Red Sox 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Charlie Morton struck out 11 over


Boardman is third in state tournament

Boardman is third in state tournament BOARDMAN The Boardman Junior League baseball team finished


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