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

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Koepka wins PGA Championship

Koepka wins PGA Championship


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Hubbard police prepare for smooth transition of chiefs

New leaders will take charge in Hubbard next year – not just in city hall but also at the police department.


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Saved by the belt

As Click It or Ticket drive begins, survivors recount value of buckling up


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University gets horror filmmaker George Romero’s archives

The University of Pittsburgh is getting a spooky addition: the archives of late iconic horror filmmaker George A. Romero


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Hundreds protest Alabama abortion ban: ‘My body, my choice!’

Hundreds of demonstrators march in Alabama’s capital city and other cities in the state against a new Alabama law to ban most abortions and take effect in six months


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Temple memorial to Florida shooting victims is set ablaze

A temple built as a memorial to the 17 victims of a Florida high school mass shooting is burned to the ground in a symbolic gesture of healing


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Defunct steelmaker’s 21-story headquarters imploded

Sixteen thousand tons of Bethlehem Steel collapsed in a matter of seconds Sunday as a demolition crew imploded Martin Tower, the defunct steelmaker’s former world headquarters


Bomb hits tourist bus near Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, wounds 17

Egyptian officials say a roadside bomb has hit a tourist bus near the Giza Pyramids


11 people reported killed in gun attack at bar in Brazil

Brazilian news media say a gang of gunmen roared up to a bar in Belem city in Brazil’s northern Para state and opened fire, killing six women and five men


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Speaker stuns 2019 Morehouse grads, will pay off student debt

Billionaire technology investor shocks 2019 graduating class at Morehouse College, announcing at their commencement that he will pay off their students loans worth up to $40 million


Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket campaign

Buckle Up for Click It or Ticket campaign


'John Wick' dethrones 'Avengers' at top of box office

'John Wick' dethrones 'Avengers' at top of box office


Research focuses on giving new life to older C-130 planes

The Youngstown Air Reserve Station maintains a fleet of older model C-130s.


GOP rep's support for impeachment won't change Dems' reticence

GOP rep's support for impeachment won't change Dems' reticence


Rocket attack hits near U.S. Embassy in Iraq

Rocket attack hits near U.S. Embassy in Iraq


JCC host speaker on Arab political parties in Israel on May 23

JCC host speaker on Arab political parties in Israel on May 23


Submit information on VBS activities

Submit information on VBS activities Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will be


Girard’s Malito shines in district track meet

When Nick Malito couldn’t play baseball this year, he found another way to contribute at Girard.


A guide to weekend getaways across Ohio Summer road trips

With just 14 fleeting weekends comprising summer, now is the time to plan a weekend road trip.


Quick start propels Canfield over Laurel

Tara Santoro and Isabella Kelty each scored four goals for Canfield.


Medical marijuana dispensary to open this month

Youngstown dispensary is only one in Mahoning County


‘Bernie’ the puppy is back in new children’s book

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Bernie the One-Eyed Puppy” was so well-


Congressional Art Competition winners

“I am proud to recognize these talented students and their artistic abilities,” said U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th.


youngstown Ceremony marks EGCC’s 50th, largest commencement

More than 1,000 students receive degrees By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you


It’s long past time for states to abolish anti-Catholic rule

Opinion: WASHINGTON Republican James G. Blaine (1830-1893) was a House speaker, senator and two-time


BBB Torch Awards event is June 13

The award ceremony will be at The Lake Club in Poland.


Betras won’t survive obscurity

Opinion: “You know I was going to resign but now since you wrote that article I’m serving my term just to


ON THE LINKS | AREA GOLF LEAGUE SCORES

Bedford Trails Women’s WWW Scramble Low Gross — Nancy Stefan 33, Barb Wollitz 33, Cindy Skinner


Biden rejects Democrats’ anger in call for national unity

Joe Biden’s party may be enraged by Donald Trump’s presidency, but the Democratic presidential candidate is insisting that Democrats will not defeat the Republican president in 2020 if they pick an angry nominee


Plutko sends Orioles packing

Tribe pitcher shines in first start since call-up


China’s ban on scrap imports a boon to US recycling plants

Chinese import restrictions upended municipal recycling programs across the U.S. last year, but have triggered investment — from China — in American plants


AREA GOLF CALENDAR | Upcoming scrambles & outings

MAY Friday — Thiel College Blue-Golf golf outing is set at Avalon at Buhl at 9 a.m. Cost is $400


YSU baseball tops Panthers in finale

Penguins, Milwaukee to meet again in Horizon League tournament


Koepka holds record lead at PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka on pace for another major win


Senior menu

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


COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Ruth Bryarley,


By SEAN BARRON

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you were to ask Linnise A. Bronson about the


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Liberty Township trustees, records commission meeting, 6 p.m.; board meeting, 6:30


Still seats available, payment deadline extended for NYC trip

Still seats available, payment deadline extended for NYC trip SALEM Attila Samu, vocal director


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Destinee Anderson and Dwyondre Washington, Youngstown,


International Institute Funds has grants money available

Applications for both the traditional grants and minigrants are due June 1.


Lawyer: Some ex-OSU players were abused

Associated Press COLUMBUS An attorney preparing a lawsuit against Ohio State University on


‘If She Wakes’ moves to surprising finale

‘If She Wakes’ moves to surprising finale “If She Wakes” (Little, Brown), by Michael Koryta


Heart Ball raises funds and recognizes survivor

Staff report WARREN The American Heart Association recently hosted its 2019 Tri-County Red Party


Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 4, Blue Jays 1, 41/2 innings, rain CHICAGO Lucas Giolito threw five


ON THE TRACKS Saturday’s auto racing results

NASCAR Harvick’s push helps Larson secure win CONCORD, N.C. Kyle Larson got a push to the


Thiel, Sharon Regional provide wellness programs

The Healthy Living is a series of health and wellness programs for the Greenville community.


Leadership Series

Leadership Series BOARDMAN The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber is having a Spring Leadership


Hang on! War of Will wins Preakness

Bodexpress throws HOF jockey at start of Baltimore race


Can you own an electric car without a home charger?

By RONALD MONTOYA Edmunds A popular selling point for electric vehicles is the notion that you


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

MAY Saturday — The 4th annual DFC Celebrate Recovery 5K will take place at Damascus Friends Church


Toronto needs more from supporting cast

Milwaukee leads the Eastern Conference finals 2-0.


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Arnold assaulted

Arnold assaulted JOHANNESBURG Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was assaulted during a public


Inside the ropes with …

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


Fascination with Youngstown subreddit

By ADAM EARNHEARDT acearnheardt@ysu.edu Editor’s note: This is part one of two. I’m


Ready for return of Archie Bunker, live on TV?

.By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Archie Bunker is coming back to prime-time


HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Della Owens (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) 2. “The 18th


Local families take part in national celebration

The event was in conjunction with National Kids to Parks Day, which launched in 2011 and has taken place each year since on the third Saturday in May.


SPORTS digest

Carl Pelini to speak at Curbstone luncheon BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State University


Be wary of robot emotions; ‘simulated love is never love’

Be wary because ‘simulated love is never love’ BY RACHEL LERMAN AP Technology Writer SAN


Female lawmakers speak out about their rapes

Associated Press COLUMBUS For more than two decades, Nancy Mace did not speak publicly about


PREP ROUNDUP Saturday’s high school sports

SATURDAY’S RESULTS TRACK AND FIELD BOYS DIVISION II LAKEVIEW District MEET Events that did


By Barbara Barton Sloane

By Barbara Barton Sloane Special to The Vindicator “Find something you’re passionate about and


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Zoppe Family Circus, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Last chance to catch this


GM is clear traitor to its workers, the nation

Opinion: GM is clear traitor to its workers, the nation General Motors is a traitor to the United States


Dr. James J. LaPolla of Northeast Ohio Foot, Ankle & Wound Center Inc., with offices in Howland

Dr. James J. LaPolla of Northeast Ohio Foot, Ankle & Wound Center Inc., with offices in Howland and


YEARS AGO FOR MAY 19

Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2019. There are 226 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


SENIOR CITIZENS

Holy Family Seniors Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Family Parish Hall, 2729 Center


In the cup!

In the cup! Area holes-in-one Tom Rodrick of Leetonia aced the 140-yard No. 2 hole at Valley


Blood Drives

Blood Drives MONDAY Kinsman Presbyterian Church, 6383 Church St., 1:30 to 7 p.m. TUESDAY


Ed Puskas: No winners when OHSAA has to step in

So far, silence is golden for Poland and Hubbard officials.


For the Week of Sunday, May 19, 2019

Jessi D. Shaw to Jennifer Sevilla Maldonado, Staatz Drive, Austintown, $86,000. Travy L. Marshall


GARDEN CLUBS

today Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host its annual plant and tuber sale from 1 to 4 p.m. in


KARZMER: Long hitters have edge this weekend

Golf columnist predicts PGA Championship winner


Y’town’s new schools CEO must shun special interests

Editorial: Justin Jennings, the new head of the Youngstown City School District, says he wants to involve the


notices

notices baseball West Middlesex Little League — will be hosting a 12U tournament from