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Stories published July 28, 2019
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Witnesses describe panic, chaos after shooting at Calif. food festival
At least five people were hospitalized Sunday at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, a hospital spokeswoman says.

Convicted killer appeals to high court
Murderer Austin Burke appeals life prison sentence to Ohio Supreme Court

In Warren, Walk Against Heroin draws 200
More than 200 who turned out for the Fourth Annual Warren Walk Against Heroin, hosted by New Day Recovery.
ADAM EARNHEARDT: How I beat exhaustion with an app
ADAM EARNHEARDT: How I beat exhaustion with an app
Director of national intelligence to quit, officials say
Director of national i ntelligence to quit, officials say
Youngstown school board can't walk away from its duty
Editorial: It needs to act on renewal of a critical school levy soon
Young Colombian wins Tour de France
It is South America's first win in the world's biggest cycle race
Convicted Trumbull killer goes to Supreme Court for appeal
Convicted Trumbull killer goes to Supreme Court for appeal

Nearly 4,000 attended postponed Michael Stanley/Donnie Iris concert
Michael Stanley performs before a crowd of about 4,000 Saturday at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, downtown.

Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association marks 100th anniversary
Mark Monroe holds one of the FT817 radios used by the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association as club members, from left, Andy Brincko and John Kizer, look on.
ODNR spokesman says agency did no followup after issuing orders to fix Kinsman dam
ODNR spokesman says agency did no followup after issuing orders to fix Kinsman dam

YSU football team preps for FCS Kickoff Classic
Youngstown State's Miles Joiner, white, goes up for a pass while being guarded by Christiaan Randall-Posey, red, Saturday morning at Stambaugh Stadium.
She believes her brother’s daughter is innocent of crime
Sister of murdered Warren man offers $5,000 reward for information

Austintown doctor her own best advocate when ALS struck
Dr. Dinah Fedyna of Austintown, who has bulbar-onset ALS, uses a tablet to communicate. The condition that affects only 20 percent of ALS patients and is incredibly difficult to diagnose. Her diagnosis came after she monitored her own symptoms for 15 months. At right is her husband Joe Novicky.
SANDLOT roundup
Canfield 10-U team opens state with win JEFFERSON The Canfield 10-U Little League team rolled
Wheeler’s 25 powers Team Wilson to victory
Erica Wheeler hoped to make her All-Star debut an unforgettable one. She certainly did, walking away with the MVP award.
So what next?
Opinion: A month ago, we announced the planned closing of The Vindicator. We have one month left before
For the Week of Sunday, July 28, 2019
Antwanette Y. Welch to Carla J. Durina et al, Meanderwood Drive, Canfield, $158,000. Essie
METRO DIGEST || Tips to avoid disease from fleas, ticks, mosquitoes
Avoiding disease from fleas, ticks. mosquitoes YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Board of Health
Dressel wins third golds at swimming worlds
Caeleb Dressel made history — again — at the world swimming championships.
President blasts critic in House as ‘brutal bully’
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Saturday denigrated a majority-black
Junior League welcomes new members
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Junior League of the Mahoning Valley, formerly known as The Junior
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 10, Rays 9, 12 innings
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Dale Johnson of Cortland aced the 93-yard No. 13 at Tamer Win Golf
Browns’ direction has really changed
PUSKAS: Browns’ direction has really changed Expectations are sky high in Berea The
AROUND THE NFL Saturday’s news & notes
GREEN BAY PACKERS Former Fitch RB Darrin Hall claimed GREEN BAY, WIS. Former Austintown Fitch
ON THE LINKS | AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES
Bedford Trails Gergel’s Tuesday Night Ladies Low Gross — Barb Wolitz 41, Lynne Grischow 44.
AUTO RACING ROUNDUP
NASCAR Kyle Busch chases 3rd straight at Pocono LONG POND, PA. Kyle Busch has swept race
Woman killed, dozens displaced in fire at apartment complex
Woman killed, dozens displaced in fire at apartment complex PARMA HEIGHTS Authorities say a 75
Senior menu
Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Artist to visit OH WOW! Museum
Artist to visit OH WOW! Museum YOUNGSTOWN Michael Albert, American pop artist and author, will
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will sponsor a bus trip to Jamestown, N.Y., Sept. 17 to 18. Participants will
Questions for some of the Democratic presidential aspirants
Opinion: WASHINGTON The Democratic presidential circus pitches its tent in Detroit this week. It will be
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 29
Today is Sunday, July 28, the 209th day of 2019. There are 156 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4500 Norquest Blvd., Austintown, 1 to 6
Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Iran faces key test
Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Iran faces key test President Donald Trump’s “maximum
Tim Ryan unveils plan for manufacturing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, a 2020 presidential candidate,
US teens jailed in Italy in policeman’s killing
Associated Press ROME Two American teenagers who were classmates at a California high school
Myriad election systems complicate efforts to stop hackers
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Senate report on Russian interference in U.S. elections
Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp ‘loophole’
Trump proposal seeks to crack down on food stamp ‘loophole’ Residents signing up for food stamps
SPORTS digest
Gonzalez lifts Scrappers to win AUBURN, N.Y. Down to their last out, Joab Gonzalez hit a two-run
Jonah Karzmer: PGA Tour generous with its billions
The PGA Tour is a non-profit organization designed to benefit the communities and charities that host Tour events.
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
JULY TODAY — Second annual Eye Run in the Sun, a 5K Race/Walk for Vision at the Austintown
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In a story on Page A1 of Saturday’s edition about the death of Rev. Morris W. Lee on
SATURDAY ON THE LINKS Recaps of the day’s pro golf tournaments
PGA McIlroy shoots 62, leads Koepka by stroke in St. Jude MEMPHIS, Tenn. Rory McIlroy shot an
Kyler Murray already turning heads at Cardinals camp
The rookie’s teammates have been impressed by the No. 1 draft pick.
Unsolved mystery: GM’s betrayal
Opinion: When did General Motors first decide to end production of the highly successful Chevrolet Cruze and
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LEADERSHIP Lisa-Marie Napoli, formerly of Youngstown, is now director of Indiana