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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
TRAFICANT CASE 3rd motion includes 2 affidavits
There's no indication that a man taped by the congressman knew that he was being recorded. By
Hoping for another champion
Parks will be host of a world championship pumpkin weigh-off. CANFIELD -- Peter, Peter pumpkin
WARREN RACE ISSUE Meeting minutes disclosed
Closed-door meetings were not meant to exclude the community, the mayor said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
LEAR Talks near deadline at GM seat-supplier
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Lear workers have authorized a strike for Friday night if talks fail to
DRIVING SAFELY Statistics and tips
SEAT BELTS Raising safety belt use 5 percent nationally would prevent 40 fatalities and 1,674
Youngstown does well in managing its water
Opinion: When the state auditor's office recommended last year that the city of Youngstown cut its water-loss
Healthy minds need healthy bodies
Opinion: Children may be hungry for knowledge, but if their tummies are hungry for breakfast, their minds are
LAWRENCE COUNTY Seeking spots on panel, 31 turn in their petitions
Those wanting to be on the study commission are from several communities and have varied
A PATTERN OF BOTCHED CASES
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: In freeing Wen Ho Lee under a plea bargain last fall, U.S. District Court
CANDIDATES Lawrence County
Lawrence County voters will have to chose nine people from the 31 who want to be on the county
Gov. Taft gives education 1st place
Taft planned to read 'B is for Buckeye' to a group of local second- and third-grade pupils. By IAN
MAHONING VALLEY State highway patrol, agencies latch onto campaign for safety belt use
The campaign aims to improve compliance with seat-belt laws. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning Safe
YOUNGSTOWN 4 face drug charges after raids
One man sold drugs from his bicycle in the housing projects, a cop said. By PATRICIA MEADE
ANTIQUE STEAM ENGINES Rules in place for safe displays
Three steam engines will be in operation during the show at the Canfield Fair. By IAN HILL
MAHONING VALLEY Teen can't wait to go home with new heart
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF CLEVELAND -- Christine Steele can't wait to get to her
WARREN
WARREN Race relations The city, U.S. Justice Department and Warren Minority Coalition have been
CANFIELD FAIR
The 753-pounder, a fair record breaker, won't be turned into pie. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
Casinos are your best bet
Opinion: Casinos are your best bet EDITOR: Gambling is gambling. Bingo festivals, card parties, horse
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
A Trumbull County grand jury handed up indictments against these individuals. Jurors also issued
MEDICAL HEALTH BUILDING Doctors offer many free screenings
Free ultrasound foot bone density tests for osteoporosis will be available in the Youngstown State
Owners of pig face charge
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BROOKFIELD -- Authorities expect to charge the
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Anti-racism conference opens
Summary of police activity: Aug. 10 Breaking and entering: Tools worth $648 were stolen from a
CANFIELD FAIR Schedule of Events
FREE DAILY EVENTS 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. STEAM SHOW Southeast corner 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Condemnation OK'd for downtown project
Condemnation OK'd for downtown project NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council approved condemnation for
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian A. Berardinelli, 23, of 3080 Saginaw Drive, Poland, and
WHAT'S IN FASHION Snail-paced trends for men
Other factors of which you want to be aware: On a specific designer level, soft greens and browns
Taft gives education 1st place
The governor read 'B is for Buckeye' to local second- and third-grade pupils. By IAN HILL
GM LORDSTOWN Will jobs issue affect vote on pact?
GM workers disagree on whether the fabrication plant's future is in jeopardy. By DON SHILLING
TRUMBULL CO. Supplier awarded financing
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Trumbull County will assume no liability to pay off the bonds. WARREN
YOUNGSTOWN Appraisal holds up plan for B & amp;O site
The committee also recommends refinancing a loan to Anthony's On The River. By ROGER G. SMITH
"Their greatest weapon is fear. All automakers thrive on saying, 'We're going to shut your plant
"Their greatest weapon is fear. All automakers thrive on saying, 'We're going to shut your plant
AMERICAN WELDING & amp; MANUFACTURING Possible benefit cuts worry retirees
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN ne former union president said he's been getting calls from worried
Mosquito with West Nile virus turns up in Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- The first mosquito carrying the West Nile virus in western Pennsylvania this year
Education gets 1st place
Taft planned to read 'B is for Buckeye' to a group of local second- and third-grade pupils. By IAN
Natural gas group plan
Natural gas group plan WARREN -- Residents of Trumbull County townships have until Sept.10 to
Winning ticket sold
Winning ticket sold STRUTHERS -- Sami Quick Stop here sold a winning Kicker ticket for Wednesday
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Cost of replacing dog tags will rise
A labor union is complaining about a construction project that's under way in an area industrial
SCHEDULE Prep football
FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. unless noted Canton Timken at Mogadore Field Rayen at West Branch Wilson
YSU FOOTBALL Ryan hopes for fast start to memorable year
The teams haven't met since 1966, when YSU posted a 36-6 victory at Rayen Stadium. By PETE MOLLICA
LAWRENCE COUNTY 31 compete for spots on panel
Those wanting to be on the study commission are from several communities and have varied
YOUNGSTOWN Thermal request gets more scrutiny
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN A public hearing in September will be to hear what customers have to
Crowded dorms give students early experience in cramming
Three's a crowd for some YSU students living on campus. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
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Co-workers file suit against jackpot winner
Co-workers file suit against jackpot winner PORTLAND, Maine -- Co-workers of one of the winners
YOUNGSTOWN Council seeks more input on lead laws
Health officials have the power to order lead cleanups but haven't exercised it. YOUNGSTOWN --
YOUNGSTOWN Grand jury indicts 10 in fraud crimes
The grand jury also handed up indictments against a Youngstown man on firearms violations.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Mason loves role as QB in Girard's pass-happy offense
The senior displayed confidence as the centerpiece of the Indians' new attack. By JOE SCALZO
BOARDMAN Trustees weigh animal laws
The ordinance should be in effect by the year's end. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber honored local businesses at its Salute to Business awards
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber honored local businesses at its Salute to Business awards
NEW CASTLE Police charge 2 after prostitution sting
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City police say they are cracking down on prostitutes who frequent the downtown
MAHONING COUNTY Supervisors want pay for day when union struck
The county says no work, no pay. Teamsters say they tried to get to work. By BOB JACKSON
KOS SLAYING Accused: Suppress evidence
A hearing on the matter will be Dec. 19 in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court. By LAURE CIOFFI
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2001 standings
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DIANE MAKAR MURPHY A child's-eye view of migrating to the Valley
For a full year, 10-year-old Joni Rentas was without his father in Puerto Rico. The elder Rentas had
Paisley's wit, talent shine in performance
Brad Paisley pulled his talents together in a solo segment that was the highlight of his fair-
POSTAL SERVICE Envelope features rooster and Snoopy
The makeshift post office serves about 1,000 fairgoers each year. By ASHLEY POWERS VINDICATOR
Wit and talent of rising star shine as fans stand to cheer for Paisley
The singer pulled his talents together in a solo segment, the highlight of his concert. By DEBORA
2 top party officials are at odds
The party officials do agree that the Valley would be better served without James A. Traficant Jr.
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
CHANEY VS. CANFIELD When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Canfield High Stadium. Last year: On its way to a
Decks disappear
Decks disappear AUSTINTOWN -- Two assembled 8-by-10-feet wooden decks vanished from the front of
No cows to milk in tech center
But, the center will feature a caf & eacute; where fairgoers can have a cup of coffee and