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METRO DIGEST || Blood Donation Day Wednesday

Gov. John Kasich joined state governors across the U.S. in honoring the request of the American Red Cross, United Blood Services, syndicated radio personality Dr. Daliah Wachs and blood banks across the country to proclaim Sept. 5 Blood Donation Day is in response to the national blood shortage crisis.

MILESTONES

MILESTONES HONORS Dante “Danny” Zarlenga Jr., a 1976 graduate of Youngstown State University,

BUSINESS DIGEST || HONORS

2 Ticks & The Dog Productions Inc. recently won a bronze Telly award for Extreme Air Trampoline Parks’ “Warehouse Wars” 2018 television commercial.

FAIR DIGEST | Try archery

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Wildlife invites fairgoers to visit its exhibit in the Hay and Grain Building, No. 26.

New rides add to the thrill for fairgoers

Vindicator reporters Amanda Tonoli, left, and Jordyn Grzelewski try out the Dutch Wheel, the tallest of the rides at the 172nd Canfield Fair. This year’s rides are provided by a new vendor, Florida-based Reithoffer Shows, which promised bigger and better attractions that are getting rave reviews from the crowds.

Texas ranch shows President Johnson’s struggles and triumphs

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press STONEWALL, Texas Fifty years ago, a depressed President

To make college cost even more, pay by credit card

By BRIANNA McGURRAN NerdWallet Sure, your college may allow students to pay for tuition and fees

Exhibit celebrates Bankhead Forest, Wheeler Refuge

Exhibit celebrates Bankhead Forest, Wheeler Refuge DECATUR, Ala. A new exhibit at the Alabama

Book drive

Book drive COLUMBIANA The Best Western Plus Dutch Haus Inn & Suites announced a book drive for

COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS

COURTS columbiana county new cases Roger Myers v. Jill Brothers, money. Irene Shreve v.

Blood Drives

Blood Drives today Canfield Fair, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield, 12:30 to 8 p.m.

Medical marijuana considered for treating opioid addiction

Critics of the idea point out lack of clinical research By ANNE SAKER and SHELLY SCHULTZ The

As elections approach, what is the risk of Russian meddling?

Associated Press Nearly a year after Russian government hackers meddled in the 2016 U.S. election,

Trump rebuked during McCain tributes

Late senator’s daughter delivers strong message Associated Press WASHINGTON John McCain’s

Columbus officer attacked by K9 partner, shoots dog

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Ohio’s capital city of Columbus said a K9 officer verbally

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Olivia and William Cupp, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 31.

Amsterdam: ‘Terrorist motive’ alleged in attack on Americans

Amsterdam: ‘Terrorist motive’ alleged in attack on Americans AMSTERDAM A 19-year-old Afghan

Couple celebrates 67th anniversary where they first met

Youngstown lawmakers disappointed, surprised by indictment of former mayor

The indictment damages the area’s reputation, they say.

Austintown couple goes BACK to the START

Howard and Lillian Divelbiss celebrated their anniversary at the spot where they met.