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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Former trooper gets jail time for interference with custody
A felony charge against the ex-lawman could be filed again if a key witness can be found, a
Congress makes the right call on arsenic standards
Opinion: Now that both the Senate and House have backed stricter standards for arsenic in drinking water,
POLAND Zoning proposal cuts acreage requirement
The commission is making sure the amendments reflect their intended desires. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
Trumbull Career and Technical Center is changing its school day to six 52-minute periods. It was previously reported that the change was being made at Hubbard High School. Hubbard scheduling remains
Verifiable errors, omissions and clarifications are handled here. If you believe the information in
'Always a Raider': Hometown readies for a final farewell
The local funeral and calling hours will be open to the public. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and PEGGY
SCHEDULE Bible school
First Baptist Church, 26 E. Church St., Niles. Classes: Age 3 through the sixth grade. Times: 6:30
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER Austintown Summary of police activity: July 22 Criminal damaging: A vehicle
Bankruptcy case
Bankruptcy case YOUNGSTOWN -- Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins' bankruptcy case will wrap
DRAG RACING Abruzzi hopes his late start sets up a strong finish
Powered by a new car, drag-racer Marco Abruzzi of Warren has set his sights on a national title.
Mill Creek Park's East Park Drive will be closed beginning Monday from Parkview Avenue entrance to
Mill Creek Park's East Park Drive will be closed beginning Monday from Parkview Avenue entrance to
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 10, Baltimore 1 Oakland 2, Detroit 1 N.Y. Yankees 4,
PEOPLE
PEOPLE Pastors named WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The appointments by Bishop Donald W. Trautman of the
BOARDMAN Bridge champs, hands down
More than 13,000 players participated in the worldwide bridge game. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
Businessmen's gifts give big boost to new YMCA
YMCA officials hope the donors' gifts will encourage others to donate the $700,000 still needed.
YOUNGSTOWN Organizers fight to unite foster teens with babies
Keeping teens and their babies together will cost less and do more good, said one child welfare
Rainy day keeps heat away
Fans and plenty of water helped participants survive the heat. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
Robin McPherson, Mark Miller set wedding date
CINCINNATI -- Plans for their late summer wedding are being revealed by Robin McPherson and Mark
Ground will be broken for the 70,000-square-foot facility on McClurg Road this fall. A look at the
Ground will be broken for the 70,000-square-foot facility on McClurg Road this fall. A look at the
Finally, a bit of good news on the job-creation front
Opinion: The announcement that Exal Corp. plans to invest $12.6 million to boost its aluminum container
NILES Funds sought for county transit
Girard, Cortland and Champion haven't decided whether to participate. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Temple reopens with service
A refurbishing of the sanctuary serves as a testimony of faith. By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR
Fire damages house
Fire damages house CAMPBELL -- Fire caused an estimated $10,000 damage to a ranch-style home at
AUSTINTOWN Forum Health facility opens
The new immediate care facility was recommended by the Austintown Community Advisory Committee.
NORTH JACKSON Annual Assumption Pilgrimage is top shrine event
The Assumption Pilgrimage is expected to draw about 5,000 people. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
BASS MASTERS CLASSIC VanDam reels in the top spot; Barry swirls offshore
Veteran Roland Martin, who had another rough day, was still in 19th place. By JACK WOLLITZ
JAPAN'S MANDATE FOR CHANGE
Opinion: Washington Post: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi last weekend completed a remarkable feat
Thanks to angels, he's going to fly
A gift from The Angel Foundation is sending a terminally ill Youngstown man to Florida to see his
BOARDMAN Cops seek man accused of indecent exposure
The suspect could not be found at work when police called to check on his whereabouts. BOARDMAN --
Group readies bid to oust school board
The group believes the board mishandled the health crisis at the intermediate school. By TIM
Murphy-Ross wedding is set for October
YOUNGSTOWN -- Colleen Murphy, 1861 McCollum Road, and Jerry Ross, 3410 Flo-Lor Drive, are engaged.
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Melissa Lutz, 9136 Elm Circle, Windham, boy, Aug. 2. Shawn and
Karrie Sprinkle to be bride of Anthony Lucchi
MEYERSVILLE, Texas -- Mark and Rebecca Sprinkle, 320 Eliot Road, announce the engagement of their
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HUMILITY OF MARY Sisters live, serve with love
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Consensus and discernment are
ERNIE BROWN JR. YACAC official wants Hispanics to follow her lead
The office of Wilma V. Torres is a reflection of herself: neat and organized. There are pictures
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR RESULTS
Jr. Fair Lamb Showmanship: Junior Division (ages 9-12): First: Katie Glasser of Salem. Second:
Big Mac hurts knee
Big Mac hurts knee Mark McGwire injured his surgically repaired right knee Thursday night and was
KENT STATE Special-needs students can work from home with new program
One professor said the program will parallel what goes on in the traditional classroom setting. By
Lori Pagano to be bride of Jason Richley
POLAND -- Alfred and Sharon Pagano, 1838 Johnston Place, announce the engagement of their daughter,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric W. Lehman, 28, of 77 Clifton Drive, Boardman, and