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Stories published June 16, 2019

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

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Scrappers win slugfest vs. Muckdogs in home opener

Less than 90 minutes prior to the scheduled start of Sunday’s game between the Batavia Muckdogs and Mahoning Valley Scrappers


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Liberty police, school fundraising for police dog

Police dog joining Liberty community


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Novak's 'Iconic Vision' comes to Butler branch

Mandela, climate change evoked in actress’ works


McGuffey School in Warren closed Monday due to storm

Inspiring Minds program there also is canceled


Tornado reported in Brookfield

Brookfield tornado reported


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W.Va. author uses first-hand accounts in latest WWII book

West Virginia author Mark Zangara uses first-hand accounts in latest World War II book, “The Fate of the USS Tide”


Kim Novak opens exhibit of her works at Butler

Themes include struggle of Mandela, climate change


Severe weather leads to road closings in Trumbull

Severe weather leads to road closings in Trumbull


Ohio bill seeks to require valedictorian, salutatorian at schools

Ohio bill seeks to require valedictorian, salutatorian at schools


Reboot fatigue sets in at nation's theaters

'Men In Black' sequel underwhelms at box office this weekend


Trump assails New York Times as treasonous

Trump assails New York Times as treasonous


Free college tuition becomes rallying cry for Dem hopefuls

Tim Ryan supports a debt-free and tuition-free college education


More than 20,000 customers without power in Valley

More than 20,000 customers without power in Valley


Tornado watch posted for Trumbull County

It's in effect until 5:15 p.m.


Flood watch remains in effect through late Monday night

Get ready for a wet week ahead


Pride parades are set in Youngstown, Warren

Warren’s first pride parade will be Saturday.


Woodland stays atop U.S. Open leaderboard

The toughest test in this U.S. Open might be more about nerves from chasing history than Pebble Beach.


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES INSTRUCTION Salem ’07 graduate trains naval aviators Navy Lt. Thomas Yuhaniak, a


Malave back with Scrappers and his second family

Dennis Malave looked so out of place that Patti and Bob Bixler of Howland felt obligated to welcome him into their home.


MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS Recognized for efforts by Ohio Farm Bureau The Ohio Farm Bureau recently


Dinner, concert to benefit the Hoyt

Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Tania Grubbs Quintet will perform a benefit dinner concert at


Maureen Collins in Playhouse cabaret

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse will have a special fundraising event, “Maureen


Video makes social media more social

Video is the king of all content on social media. Our posts with images and pithy one-liners are


Family, friends say goodbye to Phil Annarella

From a young age, Phil Annarella took care of others before himself.


Montgomery’s run in education ends after 47 years

Chuck Montogomery, 69, said he and his wife Cathy made the decision to leave in January.


Court justice to speak at opiate summit

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Community Opioid Summit VI: Addressing Addiction from the Bench,


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Coaches serves up a rainbow of beer selections

Honing their craft


Mohip’s parting words a blast

Opinion: Krish Mohip, out-going chief executive officer of the academically challenged Youngstown City School


Dems must practice a politics of moderation to beat Trump

Opinion: WASHINGTON “It is a great advantage to a president,” said the 30th of them, “and a major source of


Stone-cold killer Claudia will leave prison by 2046

Editorial: It couldn’t have been easy for veteran Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins to write a letter


Yes, you can

Opinion: The first time I saw the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre was long before I stepped into it


Black Bears score twice in seventh, split series with MV

The Scrappers lost to the Black Bears 6-3 on Saturday night.


AROUND THE WNBA SATURDAY

Sky 70, Fever 64 INDIANAPOLIS Allie Quigley scored 18 points and the Chicago Sky won their


AREA GOLF SCORES

AREA GOLF SCORES bedford trails Gergels Tuesday Night Ladies Low Gross — Barb Wollitz 40,


Father’s Day, golf just go together

The U.S. Open on Father’s Day at famed Pebble Beach. It’s hard to imagine a more special day for our sport.


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks July 4 — The Howland Township Stars and Strips 5K


Backup plan? Job behind Roethlisberger wide open

Whatever gap Josh Dobbs created over then-rookie Mason Rudolph in 2018 is gone.


YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 16

Today is Sunday, June 16, the 167th day of 2019. There are 198 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Seminar will feature fundraising expert

Seminar will feature fundraising expert BOARDMAN The Mahoning-Shenango Chapter of the


OJ Simpson has ‘little gettin’ even to do’

OJ Simpson has ‘little gettin’ even to do’ LOS ANGELES O.J. Simpson launched a Twitter account


Race, power, drive: Elaine Welteroth shares all in new book

Race, power, drive: Elaine Welteroth shares all in new book NEW YORK When she was about to


Democrats favor more access to capital for black businesses

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Four Democrats vying for their party’s presidential nomination


COLLEGE WORLD SERIES | Saturday’s games

Michigan beats Texas, snaps winless drought Omaha, Neb. Jimmy Kerr’s first triple in two years


MIDCENTURY MARVELOUS

Palm Springs proves a sunny slice of ... By Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator


Senior menu

Easterseals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Legal marijuana for all takes a toll on medical users

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. When states legalize pot for all adults, long-standing medical


Ladies association announces scholarship awardees

Staff report youngstown The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of Beachwood recently


Marlins post comeback to beat Pirates

Pittsburgh calls up Agrazal but couldn’t hold off Marlins


APPOINTED

APPOINTED Kent State University President-elect Todd Diacon has announced the appointment of


Mercer County Master Gardeners to host bus trip

Mercer County Master Gardeners to host bus trip The Mercer County Master Gardeners are sponsoring


MASONIC groups

THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will have its June luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s


Lloyd adjusts to new role in tourney, but doesn’t accept it

Carli Lloyd was the star of the 2015 Women’s World Cup four years ago in Canada.


AP source: Lakers and Pelicans agree on Davis trade

The trade pairs the 26-year-old Davis with 34-year-old superstar LeBron James.


Martin’s bold move gives Indians insurance

It was the right time for the Cleveland baserunner to take off for the plate.


SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Class B results

18-U Creekside Fitness 7, Avalanche 3 Dylan Gursky had two hits including a double, an RBI and


What makes a dad great? Let her count the ways

Opinion: What makes a dad great? Let her count the ways While fathers are not all “one size fits all,” they


In the cup! Area holes-in-one

Daniel LaPolla of Howland aced the 130-yard No. 3 at Trumbull Country Club. He used a pitching wedge


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. to discuss cinder block garden planters. Co-


Summer camp offerred

Summer camp offerred YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will offer its Summer


AREA GOLF CALENDAR

AREA GOLF CALENDAR UPCOMING Outings & SCRAMBLES JUNE 22 — Girard FIRST Robotics Aptiv Team


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, 9 a.m. – Age of


Honing their craft

By Jim Cyphert, Mahoning Valley Flight Crew Coaches serves up a rainbow of beer selections


SALEM community theatre ‘Leaving Iowa’: Sit back and enjoy the ride, story, acting

By Eric McCrea entertain@vindy.com As summer gets into full swing, The Salem Community Theatre


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Michael R. Huff, 21, of Hobe Sound, Fla., and


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Cardinal Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., station 2, 7075 Herbert


Dead man unidentified

Dead man unidentified WARREN Officials had not yet identified as of Saturday afternoon the


SPORTS digest

Curbstone to honor state champions BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Curbstone Coaches will honor high school


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. July 9 at Bedford Trails. AARP 4611 East Youngstown will meet


Crew of attacked oil tanker land safely in Dubai

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Crew members from a Norwegian-owned oil tanker


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Kim Novak art exhibit, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The screen actor will be


EDMUNDS Comparing the 2019 Acura RDX to the Cadillac XT4

By KURT NIEBUHR Edmunds Small luxury SUVs are one of the fastest-growing luxury vehicle types in


Blood Drives

Blood Drives MONDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., 1 to 6 p.m. Grace Woods


WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER | Saturday’s games

Canada 2, New Zealand 0 GRENOBLE, FRANCE Jessie Fleming and Nichelle Prince each had second-half