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Fire erupts in Liberty tonight

Multiple fire departments responded to a vacant house fire on Lincoln Avenue in the township about 10:30 p.m. tonight.


Blandon indicted after history of 27 other incidents

A man who has been arrested or cited at least 27 times since 1994 was indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on charges he shot at a woman at a West Side home.


Trumbull voters to consider first MetroParks levy in November

The Trumbull County MetroParks Board voted this week to ask county voters in November to approve its first levy.


Tressel interested in having YSU explore buying two off-campus housing facilities

Tressel interested in having YSU explore buying two off-campus housing facilities


Ryan on the campaign trail in South Carolina

Ryan on the campaign trail in South Carolina


Prep for Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will close streets

Prep for Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will close streets


Officer identified in Liberty bank shooting

Officer identified in Liberty bank shooting


White House Council to visit Valley to discuss Opportunity Zones

White House Council to visit Valley to discuss Opportunity Zones


Union challenges dispatcher's dismissal in Boardman

Union challenges dispatcher's dismissal in Boardman


Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Poll: 90 percent of Ohioans support background checks on all gun sales

Poll: 90 percent of Ohioans support background checks on all gun sales


Virginia man created parody presidential seal mocking Trump

Virginia man created parody presidential seal mocking Trump


Tickets on sale for Five Finger Death Punch

Tickets on sale for Five Finger Death Punch


Nonviolence Parade and Rally planned for Oct. 6

Nonviolence Parade and Rally planned for Oct. 6


Fish tank pump fills Youngstown home with smoke

Fish tank pump fills Youngstown home with smoke


Too many in Congo's Ebola outbreak are dying at home

Too many in Congo's Ebola outbreak are dying at home


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How to navigate the Equifax data breach settlement offer

How to navigate the Equifax data breach settlement offer


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YPD seeks info on car in connection with fatal shooting

YPD seeks car in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting


Streep to receive Toronto Film Festival's first acting award

Streep to receive Toronto Film Festival's first acting award


Two taco seasoning mixes recalled because of Salmonella concern

Two taco seasoning mixes recalled because of Salmonella concern


Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk

Pelosi downplays differences with Ocasio-Cortez after talk


Hollywood coming to Middletown for "Hillbilly Elegy" filming

Hollywood coming to Middletown for "Hillbilly Elegy" filming


Cosby appeal to focus on other women's testimony, Quaaludes

Cosby appeal to focus on other women's testimony, Quaaludes


McDonald's sales growth impresses in 2Q

McDonald's sales growth impresses in 2Q


US economy slowed to 2.1% growth rate in second quarter

US economy slowed to 2.1% growth rate in second quarter


Vice President Pence to visit Ohio next Tuesday

Vice President Pence to visit Ohio next Tuesday


TODAY'S VINDICATOR HEADLINES

Today's top news, as reported in The Vindicator and on Vindy.com.


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61st Hubbard St. Pat's Festival starts Aug. 1

The 2019 St. Patrick Parish Festival will run from next Thursday to Aug. 4 at 357 N. Main St., Hubbard, and offers food, rides and entertainment. Involved in the preparations are, from left, the Rev. Mike Swierz, Bill Bancroft and John Bartos, parish deacon.


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Firefighters union president says administration ignoring safety

Youngstown Fire Chief Barry Finley, left, and firefighters union President Charlie Smith are at odds over the chief's plan to eliminate two battalion chiefs through attrition, and waiting to improve a poorly functioning radio system. Smith says the plan puts lives in danger.


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What the Duce! Scrappers fall

Scrappers' Raynel Delgado dives into second to make the out during their game against the Spikes at Eastwood Field Thursday night.


Stambaugh gets $25K for restoration project

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium has received a $25,000 grant from the Charles W.


Barko seeks sponsors for print

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For nearly 20 years, local artist Bob Barko Jr. has been creating pieces


Valley Dems to Trump: You broke promises

They spoke on the two-year anniversary of the president’s last visit to the area when he urged the crowd, “Don’t sell your house,” and promised the return of the Valley's manufacturing jobs.


About $900K is awarded for Mahoning flood relief

Mahoning commissioners also awarded about $4.2 million in road project contracts Thursday.


Youngstown man tries but fails to rob Liberty bank

Man shot after he attempts to rob Liberty bank


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ODNR: Kinsman Dam association neglected corrective action

The bridge on Lakeview Drive in Kinsman Township washed away after storms and a massive amount of rain Saturday. Residents who lived on the other side of the bridge — the only way in or out of the neighborhood — had to be evacuated.


Library hosts performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids First Theatre

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Busters Brigade donates chip scanners to local law enforcement

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Busters Brigade partnered with local law enforcement to

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“Legends of Asgard” performed at the library

Members of the Brockway Bizon traveling theater company performed “Legends of Asgard” at the Michael Kusalaba library on July 16.

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Michelle O’Connor | Michael Thomas

GIRARD Monsignor John Zuraw solemnized the 1:30 p.m. June 1 wedding ceremony of Dr. Michelle


Mill Creek Park hosts Family Fun Friday

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a Family Fun Fridays

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Poland Community Briefs

Mill Creek ABWA to have Aug. 13 meeting The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s


July 16

July 16 Drugs: A traffic stop near Industrial and South Meridian roads resulted in a summons


Boardman Community Briefs

Mill Creek ABWA to have Aug. 13 meeting The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s


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Boardman park hosts preschoolers

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted their first Preschoolers in the

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Sunrise celebrates the Fourth of July

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Sunrise Senior Living in Poland hosted its annual Fourth of

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Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted a lecture on local

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Michael Kusalaba library hosts DIY day for children

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a space themed DIY

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MK library hosts first craft and trunk sale

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Friends of the Michael Kusalaba library hosted the

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Jungle Terry performed at the Poland library

Jungle Terry’s Traveling Zoo performed at the Poland library on July 16.

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Canfield Community Briefs

Cloverbud Day Camp 2019 Cloverbud Day Camp, a camp for energetic children between the ages of 5-8


Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park summer camp

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers

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Children explore the magic of plants at Mill Creek Park summer camp

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted it’s annual Trekkers Summer

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Boardman Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants summer sports news It’s time for summer athletics and Neighbors wants to be there


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CSTC celebrates 50 years

The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a day filled with fun and games, swimming, food and a little friendly competition on July 14.

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Farmers Market officially opens

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Austintown Farmers Market officially opened for the

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Austintown Community Briefs

Local music festival to take place on Aug. 9 The 711 Music Festival will take place on Aug. 9,


Teens create glow in the dark masterpieces

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@neighbors.com Teens and tweens gathered at the Canfield library to

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Mill Creek Park hosts Park Pals

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted their annual Park Pals summer camp

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Park hosts first disc golf camp

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted it’s first disc golf summer camp,

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Children create their own planets at the library

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Michael Kusalaba library hosted a Water Color Planet

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Mill Creek Park hosts coyote lecture

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Mill Creek Metro Park Farms hosted a lecture on

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Library hosts performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”

By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com The Oakland Center for the Arts Kids First Theatre

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Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., 22.85-0.71 Aqua America, .20


Wean Foundation’s award helps transform downtown

Editorial: Over many of the past 150 years, a wide swath of land under the Market Street Bridge on the


French cyclist remains in lead

With three stages remaining, Alaphilippe has lead


MetroParks sues Green Twp. for land

This is the MetroParks’ 12th eminent domain suit filed since November, according to court records


Man found dead after car fire

Death is 13th homicide in city this year


California skirts Trump, signs mileage deal with 4 automakers

Associated Press DETROIT Four major automakers have reached a deal with California to toughen


Davis shifts gears to coach

Former YSU QB now leads Madison High


Jet-lagged Rahm shoots 62 for St. Jude lead

5 are three strokes back


Mall changes ahead

Mall changes ahead BOARDMAN Washington Prime Group, the company that owns Southern Park Mall,


Steelers open camp without theatrics

Tomlin receives one-year contract extension


A Hollywood fable

“Once Upon a Time ... IN HOLLYWOOD” Rating: R for language throughout, some strong graphic


Reunions & Class Notes

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1959 will celebrate its 60-year class reunion Aug. 30 and 31.


Move on from Mueller? Not likely in hot election year

Associated Press WASHINGTON “It’s over,” President Donald Trump declared after former special


Home-delivered meals proposed for Medicare

Associated Press WASHINGTON Medicare could save $1.57 for every dollar spent delivering free


Goldschmidt powers Cards to sweep of Bucs

Pittsburgh has lost 11 of 13 games


Heather Green, Michael Drotleff to marry Aug. 24

CANFIELD Tom and Barb Drotleff of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Michael


Weslie Detwiler, Michael Broderick to wed Aug. 3

COLUMBIANA Laura Detwiler of Columbiana is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Weslie


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 5-11 p.m.: Italian food, music


Caitlin Parrilla, Bob Danks plan fall vows

BOARDMAN Caitlin Parrilla and Bob Danks, both of Boardman, are planning an autumn wedding. The


Trump defends rapper charged with assault

Trump defends rapper charged with assault STOCKHOLM A Swedish prosecutor on Thursday charged


CLUB CALENDAR

CLUBS First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown welcomes Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D., at 11:30 a.m.


Beckham puts on show on first day

Capacity crowd welcomes Browns


Creamer rises to Evian lead

4 golfers are a stroke behind


Surplus food

Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30


MGM to remove six-pointed star from security uniforms

Associated Press CLEVELAND Casino operator MGM Resorts International said Tuesday that an


State inspection finds problems persist at Cuyahoga County jail

Associated Press CLEVELAND A state inspection of a troubled county jail in Cleveland in early


Reeves, Pacanowski join YSU women’s basketball staff

They have non-coaching roles


Ledecky return isn’t enough

Australian swimmers set world record


Library to host class on online payments

Library to host class on online payments SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will


Expensive Bell shows no signs of rust

Former Steeler prepared for heavy workload


Childish politicos need a timeout

Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons We could use a hearty dose of Robert Fulghum wisdom about now.


Teen indicted in MCCTC threats

Was arrested in February for threats


Teens create glow in the dark masterpieces

By ABBY SLANKER aslanker@neighbors.com Teens and tweens gathered at the Canfield library to

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YEARS AGO FOR JULY 26

Today is Friday, July 26, the 207th day of 2019. There are 158 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Jonathan and Brittany Welsh, Columbiana, girl, July 24.


State expands funding to combat homelessness and housing

The state will allocate an additional $5 million to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.


METRO DIGEST ||

Landmarks for sale YOUNGSTOWN Two downtown Youngstown commercial buildings owned by NYO Property


Youngstown Mayor Brown won’t commit to increasing sewer rates

Opinion: As Youngstown spends wastewater money at a rapid rate to pay for federally mandated improvement