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Stories published June 29, 2019

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

Hundreds savor flavors at Latino Food Festival in Y'town

Hundreds savor flavors at Latino Food Festival in Y'town


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Hundreds 'party' at 11th Youngstown gay pride festival

Hundreds 'party' at 11th Youngstown gay pride festival


Flood warning issued for Mahoning County

Flood warning issued for Mahoning County


Burglar breaks into Wendy's, fries burger, steals loot

Burglar breaks into Wendy's, fries burger, steals loot


Police officer who fought for 9/11 compensation dies

He pleaded with Congress for extra funds


Trump dismisses Carter attacks as Democrat talking point

'He was a terrible president,' Trump said


Officials: Only 2 Canfield City employees got raises

City Manager Wade Calhoun received a 7 percent increase from 2018; Deputy Finance Director Kristen Ansevin received a 20 percent raise


DuraEdge’s blows out Prospects in Bob Cene Memorial

DuraEdge won twice Friday, outscoring two opponents by a combined score of 26-2.


Mahoning County’s 400 relay takes second in Special Olympics state meet

Marlena Timmerman, Fabiana Cavour, Takeisha Jackson and Lakeshia Stanley finished second in the 400-relay with a time of 1:33.


Trumbull coroner issues rulings in recent deaths

The coroner ruled a woman’s death accident in a fire, and a homicide in a man shot in Warren.


Scrappers unable to hold four-run lead

The Scrappers’ latest setback extends their losing streak to four games.


Prosecutor objects to Sammarone’s request for a separate trial

Judge Sweeney will decide if the ex-Youngstown mayor is tried separately


Scandy dandy as Knightline wins big

Kris Scandy took his lead off second base. For a split second, it looked as if Avalanche 18-U pitcher Josh Pratt picked him off.


Astro Falcons rally past Creekside

Connor Miller’s single in top of seventh broke a tie.


By BROOKE LEFFERTS

By BROOKE LEFFERTS Associated Press NEW YORK It’s often said that actresses have trouble


Orioles rock rusty Clevinger in a rout

For Mike Clevinger, it’s still early March


BOB CENE MEMORIAL

BOB CENE MEMORIAL Friday’s scores Dura Edge 11, Whiting Roll-offs 2 Roth Brothers 11,


USA women send France packing

England is next for USA on Tuesday.


NOTICES

NOTICES Baseball Liberty Township Baseball Association — will hold an all-star wooden bat


G-20 leaders clash over values, face calls to protect growth

Associated Press OSAKA, JAPAN World leaders attending a Group of 20 summit in Japan that began


Federer, Nadal could meet in Wimbledon semifinals

Venus Williams, 39, will meet 15-year-old Coco Gauff in the first round.


Agenda Sunday

Agenda Sunday Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, 9 a.m., work session,


Jurors issue guilty verdicts in Last Call murder case

First case ended in a mistrial in June of 2018


New super bodes well for new era in A’town schools

Editorial: It’s long been no big secret that the relationship between the recently retired chief administrator


Locking kids up is not the answer

Opinion: By Kenia Alcocer OtherWords I came to this country from Mexico as a small child because my


Numbing of America: Trump allegations treated as old news

Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons In a normal universe, a vivid allegation of rape, leveled at a


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,23.410.28 Aqua America, 2.13


Jack Wollitz: Save cash, catch fish with home-made lures

Many anglers get a special satisfaction when they catch a fish on a lure they fashioned with their own hands.


Mom jailed, indicted in child prostitution case

Victoria Gregory, 36, was arrested Friday, charged with selling her daughter for sex to Mark Burney, 53


Newman extends streak as Pirates rally vs. Brewers

Kevin Newman homered and extended his hitting streak to 18 games


White supremacist gets life in prison

Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. An avowed white supremacist who deliberately drove his


Sunday news shows

Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Bernie


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the


President jokes with Putin about election meddling

Associated Press OSAKA, Japan With a smirk and a finger point, President Donald Trump dryly told


Eagles will host bingo party July 7

Eagles will host bingo party July 7 GIRARD Girard Eagles Aerie 2172 and Eagles in District 8


This flower has some real power GAZANIA

By STEPHANIE HUGHES OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD While walking through my


Skills, training programs schedules

Skills, training programs schedules YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest, 6-11 p.m.: Food vendors, family


URBAN GARDEN TOUR

URBAN GARDEN TOUR When: Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m. What: Join OSU Extension staff and trained master


Pears, apples and crabapples burning up?

Pears, apples and crabapples burning up? If your trees have brown to black leaves still attached


Watch for effects of June rains into summer

By DAVID SPRAGUE OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer CANFIELD I had just planted my vegetables,


Why do cicadas sing?

Q. Why do cicadas sing? Stan from Berlin Center A. If you have cicadas in your area this year,


The Black Keys

The Black Keys Album: “Let’s Rock” Grade: B The Black Keys are back with a return to their


Going organic?

Going organic? Organic is trendy, but it is nothing new. Generations before us used organic


LITTLE LEAGUE

LITTLE LEAGUE District 2 softball Thursday’s scores 8-10 Canfield 15, Boardman 3 (Canfield


Simonses to observe 50th anniversary

Simonses to observe 50th anniversary


Miss Lowry, Mr. Shipman to wed Sept. 1

Miss Lowry, Mr. Shipman to wed Sept. 1

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Victoria Farris | Daniel Antonucci

Victoria Farris | Daniel Antonucci

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The end of The Vindicator: How did we get here?

The end of The Vindicator: How did we get here?


Possession of firearm

Possession of firearm YOUNGSTOWN A Shehy Street man pleaded guilty Friday in the U.S. Northern


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Elton John blasts Putin for saying liberalism is ‘obsolete’ NEW YORK Elton John on


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Justin and Amanda Turner, Youngstown, girl, June 27.


OUTDOORS digest

Women’s firearms class scheduled Vienna Fish & Game Club of Vienna, 1508 Youngstown-Kingsville


Jacki Adams, Vince Lallo to marry Oct. 25

Jacki Adams, Vince Lallo to marry Oct. 25

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YEARS AGO FOR JUNE 29

Today is Saturday, June 29, the 180th day of 2019. There are 185 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Study: Retirees lose $3.4T by taking Social Security benefits at wrong time

It’s tough to decide when to start taking Social Security benefits and it appears many people are


Around the Horn

Around the Horn Friday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Rays 0 ST. PETERSBURG,


SPORTS digest

Mamanet tournament comes to YSU gym Youngstown The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown will


Ohio to encourage experimentation to address social problems

Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio is joining other states in encouraging private groups to fund