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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Angry man claimed to be police officer
Angry man claimed to be police officer CANFIELD -- A 21-year-old Lisbon man and 21-year-old Salem
Gunpoint robbery
Gunpoint robbery STRUTHERS -- A 46-year-old Poland man reported to city police that he was robbed
MOTOR CITY BOWL Former Spartan powers Rockets
Chris Tuminello, a Verizon Academic All-American, has helped to pave the way for Toledo. By
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Candle's catch saved day for Raiders
His fourth-quarter reception didn't score points, but it helped Mount Union win another title. By
North Star deal does not materialize
North Star deal does not materialize A deal to sell North Star Steel's plants in Youngstown and
YSU faculty and staff are not gouging students
Opinion: YSU faculty and staff are not gouging students EDITOR: The comments made by YSU Board of
GIRARD Officials hope to avert layoffs of city workers
Girard has turned to a temporary budget because finances are uncertain. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
County records are computerized
WARREN -- Some of Trumbull County's oldest records are being scanned onto computer for eventual
MAHONING COUNTY 911 review set to start
County commissioners are expected to vote on the proposed contract Thursday. By BOB JACKSON
Girard 7-0 after 36-20 win
Newton Falls tripped Lakeview and Canfield beat Fitch. GIRARD -- Tealle Hunkus and Stephanie
VALLEY SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL
VALLEY SPORTS FLAG FOOTBALL Uno 27, The Truth 0 -- Larry Thompson threw touchdown passes to Vince
Rams silence Saints, 34-21
Rams silence Saints, 34-21 Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams got the last word. The New Orleans
LTV Potential buyer still considers plant
The local coke plant has laid off about a third of its workers. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth William and Beth Stanko, 208 Neff Drive, Canfield, girl, Dec. 17. Carrie Cox and
One football game produces more than enough blame
Opinion: There is no excuse for the hooliganism that followed a bad call at the Cleveland Browns-Jacksonville
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2001. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2001. There are 13 days left in the year. On this date
SALEM Board approves buying two buses
A nursing school overseen by the school district will have its tuition raised. By NORMAN LEIGH
Escape case turned over to grand jury
AUSTINTOWN -- The case against a New Road man who police say escaped from Mahoning County Court here
The public view of vaccines has long fluctuated between suspicion and enthusiasm -- a growing belief
The public view of vaccines has long fluctuated between suspicion and enthusiasm -- a growing belief
POLICE BLOTTER Austintown
Summary of police activity: AUSTINTOWN Dec. 9 Drug offense: A male suspect was arrested at
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Ex-officer indicted, man awaits sentencing in child-sex cases
A 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl were victims in the cases, authorities said. LISBON -- One
GIRARD Renovation to finish by March, chief says
Girard Intermediate will not reopen until it's ready, the superintendent says. By TIM YOVICH
Alliance BOE votes tonight on MAC bid
ALLIANCE -- The Alliance Board of Education will vote at tonight's meeting whether to accept an
Sheriff's staff will get raises
LISBON -- Columbiana County Sheriff Dave Smith says he'll go along with a fact-finder's
ARENA BOARD Member rips officials
Strike three for the arena board is expected Wednesday. By PETER H. MILLIKEN and ROGER G. SMITH
GIRLS Hubbard 23-point winner
Ten Eagles scored in a 63-40 win over Brookfield. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HUBBARD
Four face charges
Four face charges CORTLAND -- Four people are to appear Wednesday in Central District Court to
Man confesses shooting twin, says it was accidental
YOUNGSTOWN -- Lawrence N. Charlton died after being shot in a car early today on the South Side, and
QUARANTINE
QUARANTINE A controversial practice Quarantine has been practiced ever since the days of the
FARRELL, PA. Council approves property tax rise
The average residential taxpayer will pay between $12 and $14 more per year. By HAROLD GWIN
Campbell man faces charges
CAMPBELL -- A 42-year-old Puerto Rico native has surrendered to police on charges that he was part
TRUMBULL COUNTY Revised proposal cuts back on widening of North Road
The revised project will not require taking as much right of way from residents. By STEPHEN SIFF
WARREN Judge erred in labeling convict a sexual predator, court rules
A new hearing will be set in about a month, the defense attorney said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Naturalization ceremony scheduled
YOUNGSTOWN -- For the first time since July, Mahoning County officials got to welcome new United
BOARDMAN A sweet gift for police and firemen
The fire department captain said support has reached new heights. BOARDMAN -- The spirit of giving
SURPLPUS FOOD
SURPLPUS FOOD Mount Moriah Fire Baptized Holiness Church, 84 Bright Ave., Campbell, 5:30-6:30
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Touchy subject works way into Curbstone talk
Coaches Paul Hulea and Thom McDaniels were guests of the sports-oriented organization. By JOE
AUSTINTOWN School board passes resolution on placing bond issue on ballot
The superintendent said organizers will try to figure out what went wrong the last time. By IAN
SOUTH RANGE SCHOOLS Classes are canceled for students' funeral
GREENFORD -- There will be no classes in the South Range School District on Wednesday so teachers
MAHONING COUNTY Review of 911 is about to start
County commissioners are expected to vote on the proposed contract Thursday. By BOB JACKSON
Legislature fiddles, Ohioans' health goes up in smoke
Opinion: The Centers for Disease Control have just issued their report on the prevalence of current cigarette
LISBON SCHOOLS Latest graduates are in a class of their own
A new law lets diplomas be granted to World War II veterans whose service interrupted their
GIRARD Fiscal emergency
The city has been under state-imposed fiscal emergency since Aug. 8. The major reason for its
Liberty Island to reopen to visitors this week
Liberty Island to reopen to visitors this week NEW YORK -- For the first time since Sept. 11,
YOUNGSTOWN Purchase of North Star's plants falls through
North Star's parent company is suing the company that was unable to buy the local plant. By DON
SUPREME COURT DeJute loses bid to drop judge
The judge overseeing the former MVSD director's case said he has no bias against anyone in the civil
Food and gift baskets
Food and gift baskets YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown-Mahoning Valley United Way Union Counselor
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.76 2.90 Banc One,.84,38.0638.08 Clear Channel,
Girard shuts down Champion for 7-0 mark
Champion's Elizabeth Wood is sandwiched by Girard's Kristen Ragozine, left, and Stephanie
Columbiana BOE to hire official
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- Schools Superintendent Dr. Joseph
BROWNS BACKERS Henry lauds fan support
The rookie defensive back spoke to the local boosters group about Sunday's game. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Judge to decide if township legally revoked store's license
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A judge in Lawrence County Common Pleas Court will decide whether Pulaski
YOUNGSTOWN Charter school sues for funds
The Youngstown charter school is seeking full state funding for each of its 227 pupils. By DAVID
AREA PLAYERS In bowl games
Thursday Tangerine Bowl -- Brian Beinecke, Chris Curd, Shawn Robinson, Scott McCurley, Kevin
CHAMPION SCHOOLS Board OKs bid-seeking for athletic complex to open next year
The district is looking at fund-raising options to pay for extras. CHAMPION -- Plans are under way
RENOVATION PANEL Girard Intermediate School
Monsignor Martin Susko, pastor of the Family of St. Rose Church. The Rev. Douglas Meek, pastor of
BOARDMAN Doctor's former secretary faces felony charge in theft of money
The woman admitted her story was false, police said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF