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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
MAHONING VALLEY Foster parents open their hearts
Last year, 161 children were placed in foster homes in Trumbull County, officials said. By PEGGY
Bridge closed for repair
Bridge closed for repair MERCER, Pa. -- Porter Road Bridge on state Route 4006 (Porter Road) has
DORIS A. DeFOREST, 88 Taught in several area school districts
BRACEVILLE -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Braceville Christian Church for Doris A.
VICKIE RAE DRESCHER, 36
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles for Vickie
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason P. Krpicak 24, of 60 Washington Blvd., #6, Boardman and
COLUMBIANA CORNER Pupils from Sebring have a capital time
A group of pupils from Sebring schools' F.A. Cares program were among more than 800 people
Two strong candidates vie for Girard council president
Opinion: These are interesting times in the city of Girard. Just in recent weeks, it's become apparent that
CHARLES W. TEAMER, 47
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church for Charles W.
Funds for sewer work
Funds for sewer work WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners received a $1.24 million grant and a
Correction
Opinion: An editorial in the April 6 editions used an incorrect date for the shootings at Kent State
APPRECIATION
APPRECIATION Foster parenting Local events in observance of Foster Parent Appreciation Month:
NEWTON FALLS Charter amendments
Voters in Newton Falls will vote to accept or reject 19 charter amendments that appear on the May 8
HUBBARD SCHOOLS Officials stress need for levy
Whether or not the layoff plan is carried out depends on a variety of factors. By TIM YOVICH
MILDRED VIOLA FOSTER, 94
LISBON -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Mildred Viola
ETHEL M. TOOTHMAN, 85
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery,
PAULINE A. PETROVICH, 83
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and at 11
SUE SHAFFER GOLD, 57
NORTH BENTON -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Temple Israel, Canton, for Sue Shaffer
COLUMBIANA Library seeks funds for expansion
Some 350 people visit the library daily, the director said. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
ONE-ON-ONE | Pete Lucic Professional wrestler has an arresting personality
Q. What made you decide to become a professional wrestler? A. I have always loved professional
CHRIS FITZGERALD, 24 Owned 2 entertainment businesses
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were to be at noon today at Howard Funeral Home for Chris Fitzgerald, 24, of
GRACE RUDESILL LOMBARDO, 79
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Lucy Church of St. Vincent de Paul
THE SERIES Penguins vs. Sabres
April 26 Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 0 Saturday Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 1, Pittsburgh leads series 2-0
State should hasten power plant approval
Opinion: Despite the assurances from deregulation proponents in Ohio that what is going on in California
ELIZABETH R. HAWKINS, 78
NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Church for Elizabeth R. Hawkins, 78, of
EARL JOE GARDNER, 64
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ed & amp; Don DeCarbo Mill Street
Hubbard politicians not doing best for residents
Opinion: Hubbard politicians not doing best for residents EDITOR: When good people sit back and do
NILES POLICE 33-year career comes to an end
An errand to pay a light bill turned into a career change for the Niles detective. By DENISE DICK
GEORGIA B. BRISTER, 75
WARREN -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home for Georgia B. Brister, 75,
SMITH TOWNSHIP K-9 team sniffs out crimes big and small
No crime is too small for this officer. By STEPHANIE UJHELYI VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT SMITH --
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown
Evette Rosa I. Garcia is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Charge:
POLAND SCHOOLS Voices of support for levy renewal
Residents say the district deserves support. By JOHN W. GOODWIN Jr. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
VFW council to honor World War II veterans
VFW council to honor World War II veterans BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County VFW Council will
AUSTINTOWN FITCH 2-month probe brings arrests of four people
The principal said students are discouraged from using illegal substances by the school's anti-drug
"Consistency in care is incredibly important in the first five years."
"Consistency in care is incredibly important in the first five years." Karen Wert Director of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Amish schools differ, but basics stay the same
Amish children can also attend area public schools if their parents wish. By REBECCA SLOAN
YSU Controversy dogs election
The disqualified candidate was organizing a sit-in. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
DORIS L. MCKNIGHT, 72
LORDSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lordstown Christian Church for Doris L.
BRITAIN
Opinion: The Times, London, April 20: The Bush administration had, until this week, demonstrated a deep
YSU to honor two top athletes
Thursday evening at the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University will award
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO/CARD PARTIES XNiles SCOPE Senior Center will sponsor its annual card and bingo party from
DR. LAWRENCE L. MAGGIANO, 81 Medical director at GM Lordstown
HOWLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Living Lord Lutheran Church for Dr. Lawrence L.