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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
WARREN Man guilty of theft
The defendant could face up to 20 years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NORTH JACKSON Board votes to approve raises for superintendent, principals
NORTH JACKSON -- The Jackson-Milton Board of Education approved 2-percent salary increases for the
LORDSTOWN GM, fabricating plant reach tentative pact
Workers will vote on a new labor pact that gives the company more flexibility in work rules. By
SHENANGO VALLEY Forum targets funding for schools
The state has failed to live up to its commitment to pay 50 percent of public education costs. By
GAIL WHITE Older generation picks up child-rearing slack
At ages 63 and 60, respectively, Wayne and Diane McCoy of Warren expected to spend their retirement
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Cafaro Field
Moving up: After catcher-designated hitter Josh Bard went 0-for-2 with two walks, he met briefly
TRUMBULL COUNTY Court administrator to retire
The two judges said the official of juvenile court will be greatly missed. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$10,500, cl $4,000-$4,000, 3YO up F & amp;M, 5 1/2f.
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Browns at Redskins. When: 8. Radio/TV: WNCD-FM (93.3); WYFX-TV (62), WKYC-TV (3).
CAFARO FIELD Cyclones' Eckert tames Scrappers' bats
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- If it wasn't for Harold Eckert and a couple
Art show benefit
Art show benefit YOUNGSTOWN -- An art show to benefit Helping Other Women will be at 6:30 p.m.
CANDIDATES Nonpartisan races | Mahoning County
Candidates running in nonpartisan races in the Nov. 6 general election had to file nominating
Police investigate body found in dump truck
Police investigate body found in dump truck NILES -- Police and the Trumbull County coroner's
Police arrest two men on drug charges
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police who went to a North Keel Ridge Road home to serve an arrest warrant on a
MERCER Women's advocacy agency directors, staff still at odds
The employees filed a grievance and will meet again with the board Sept. 6. By HAROLD GWIN
Library to use latest technology
An alumnus has donated $500,000 to help create the cyber library. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Council settles with fired police officer
WASHINGTONVILLE -- Village council has agreed to a settlement with fired police officer Michael
Browns: Better days are ahead
Two games remain in the Browns' preseason, but, hey, I'm from Cleveland, so it's never too early to
Poland residents can meet police, firefighters at event
POLAND -- Township residents will be given the opportunity to get together with local police and
NILES SCHOOLS Board to hire social worker
The school board passed a resolution supporting open enrollment at the Gordon D. James Career
Punt return seals it
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LOWELLVILLE -- It took less than 20 seconds. Lowellville
CLEAN OHIO PROGRAM Area leaders to select members for greenfield panel
The program was started so hastily that the guidelines aren't in place. By BOB JACKSON
GETTING IT RIGHT
URonald Carcelli, Struthers street foreman, is using unused vacation time pending his retirement.
Mystery writers' works
Mystery writers' works SHARON, Pa. -- Shenango Valley Community Library is taking registrations
Commissioners consider bids for restoration project
MERCER -- Mercer County commissioners dealt with contracts for ongoing restoration work on the
Lear Seating contract talks have long-term implications
Opinion: Although the workers at Lear Seating Corp. have authorized the United Auto Workers union to call a
COLUMBIANA CO. Guilty plea in murder conspiracy
In making the plea deal, authorities took into consideration the defendant's help in gathering
SCHEDULE High school football
TODAY'S GAMES Chaney at Fitch Rayen vs. Ursuline at Stambaugh Stadium Wilson at Boardman Cleveland
Yearning for an exotic pet? Use a little common sense
Opinion: If everyone on the planet exhibited a little bit more common sense, a lot fewer trees would have to
Charged in hindering
Charged in hindering SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a Cedar Avenue woman was arrested after police
YOUNGSTOWN Hearing bypass of area irks senator
The governor is very interested in the future of the Mahoning Valley, his spokesman said. By DAVID
Humane Society could have taken another path
Opinion: EDITOR: I really have to bite my tongue when I see the articles about the Salem Area Humane
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Robert and Christine Haywood, 103 Nevada Ave. #1, Boardman, girl, Aug. 23. Timothy
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
Darrell Frazier Jr., 21, Jacobs Road, Youngstown; trafficking in marijuana. William F. Daniels II,
Trumble County voters will decide off-track betting issue
WARREN -- Trumbull County voters will decide Nov. 6 whether to allow off-track betting
NORTHEAST OHIO Fire cause of rise in gas prices
Local prices are lower than elsewhere in Northeast Ohio. YOUNGSTOWN -- Gasoline prices are back up
MAHONING CO. Officials consider Teen Court
The judge of juvenile court said Teen Courts can help reduce juvenile crime. By RON COLE
PENN STATE CAMPUS Hermitage man donates funds
It's the second scholarship established at the campus by William Franklin Shannon. SHARON, Pa. --
YOUNGSTOWN
YOUNGSTOWN Control Board The city's control board, made up of the mayor and finance and law
VALLEY ELECTIONS Many file for local races
Former Mahoning County Commissioner David Engler is running for an unexpired seat on the county's
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown Babe Ruth -- is inviting boys interested in playing for a team in the 13-year
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-3)
Associated Press
Associated Press INTERVIEW: California Rep. Gary Condit talks with ABC's Connie Chung in Modesto,
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CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet
WARREN SCHOOLS With negotiations at a standstill, employees issue strike notice
A strike would begin Sept. 2 if both sides can't come to terms. WARREN -- The city school
Police charge two after threat, assault
SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested two men accused of breaking into female acquaintances' homes and
TRAFICANT CASE Rep's motions show some borrowing
The congressman's motions don't have a uniform appearance, either. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN RAPE Praise for victim's presence of mind
Two of the four robbers out on a spree committed the rape, and both are juveniles, a detective said.
SHARON, PA. Agency creates training classes
The nonprofit organization has already lined up three training providers to offer classes. By
NEW CASTLE, PA. Officials OK first-time buyers plan
The home-buyers program is an effort to stop blight and absentee landlords. By LAURE CIOFFI
Beach Boy car at A & amp;W
Beach Boy car at A & amp;W BOARDMAN -- A & amp;W Restaurant on Boardman-Canfield Road will