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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
17TH DISTRICT Prosecutors have pages that Traficant withheld
The government has given early notice of what it plans to use at the congressman's trial. By
GIGGLING FOR FUN AND PROFIT
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: What's so funny about manufacturing? Nothing, really. Cranking out widgets can be
Contentious officials must remember who elected them to office
Opinion: Contentious officials must remember who elected them to office EDITOR: It seems as if every
YOUNGSTOWN Witness tells of struggle
Mitchell has been in a coma since Friday night and remains in critical condition. By IAN HILL
Hen's companion turns out just ducky
Agatha the hen befriended Malcolm the duck when they were both just babies. ART AVAILABLE IN A HALF
Judge gives Downey probation in drug case
Judge gives Downey probation in drug case INDIO, Calif. -- Robert Downey Jr., who faced a possible
AUSTINTOWN Children inhale chemicals
One of the five children involved was in guarded condition today. AUSTINTOWN -- Five children were
Miss Jacobson, William Newell to be married
A late-summer wedding is planned by Kimberly Jacobson, 118 Viall Road, Austintown, and William
Court date set for two men charged with firing at home
NILES -- Two McDonald men will return to court next week to face charges accusing them of shooting
Keep gambling out of church, government out of charity
Opinion: Keep gambling out of church, government out of charity EDITOR: Twice I have spoken with Cal
SEARCH COMPLETE YSU names Strollo as director of athletics
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University President Dr. David Sweet announced today that Ron Strollo
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Web site strives to quash job obstacles for blind
"Alz yr cmptv zsh." The robotic words are indecipherable across the phone wires. Fernando
Poeppelman, DiRenzo troth is announced
VERSAILLES -- James and Kay Poeppelman, 9442 Barnes Road, are announcing the engagement of their
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Dodgers (Adams 4-3) at Pirates (J. Anderson 5-8). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WBZY-AM (1280), FOX
WARREN Suit seeks devices' return
The owners say they're losing money while the machines are in the city's possession. By PEGGY
Superintendent named
TRANSFER, Pa. -- The Reynolds School Board has elected Anthony S. Trosan the new schools
Presentation on singing
Presentation on singing SHARON, Pa. -- Dave Crawley from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council will
MERCER COUNTY Agency, bank help people save for home
First National Bank of Pennsylvania is the program's local banking partner. SHARON, Pa. -- Low- to
ARENA PROJECT Board considers choice for law firm
The law firm does not have a cap on how much it can bill the arena board for legal fees during its
Lisa M. Renner to be bride in August rite
SIDNEY -- James and Mary Renner, 18181 Sharp Road, and Sharon Renner 544 S. Franklin St., are
WARREN WATER DEPARTMENT Officials investigate alleged truck misuse
A councilwoman said the allegation should be taken seriously because of the potential abuse of
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple OK FOR NOW: If this is July, then corn should be knee high. It's
Masked gunman breaks into home, demands money
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A masked gunman forced his way into a North Liberty Street home and demanded
BROOKFIELD Charges not filed in blast
Pennsylvania officials and federal agents will continue looking into the explosion. By PEGGY
MERCER COUNTY Sentence in assault on girl
The girl told police she eventually told her mother about the assaults. By VIRGINIA ROSS
Person dies in fire
Person dies in fire EAST LIVERPOOL -- An adult is dead after a duplex fire early today.
DOMINION EAST OHIO Workers to vote on 5-year pact
Increasing health-care costs led the gas company to demand concessions, a union official said. By
Garden party planned
Garden party planned YOUNGSTOWN -- Jubilee Gardens will have its annual garden party in
Probe continues into traffic accident
Probe continues into traffic accident SOUTHINGTON -- The investigation continues into an accident
At tax centers, IRS agents still can't get it right
Opinion: You would think that after Congress demanded that the Internal Revenue Service restate its mission
Forum Health, YGDNA disagree about circumstances of talks
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The two sides didn't meet face-to-face Monday. BOARDMAN -- An eight-
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
Snappers, Boys of Summer in finale
STRUTHERS -- The Lake Erie Snappers were scheduled to play Boys of Summer South at Cene Park today
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony D. Scandy Jr., 31, of 17018 Heiser Road, Berlin
Valley's economic boom is cause for optimism
Opinion: It should come as no surprise that the Mahoning Valley's economic growth in the last decade did not
Miss Hendrickson, James Neary to be married Aug. 11
Announcement of the engagement of Shannon Hendrickson, 93 Mayflower Drive, Boardman, and James
LAWRENCE COUNTY Program's focus: halting bad checks
The eight-hour course will teach people how to manage money. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield city, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY July 15 Burglary: Two sisters who live in an
Panel recommends full-time tax post
Panel recommends full-time tax post WARREN -- A committee charged with making suggestions to
Schobinger, Weese rite set for mid-August
WHITEHOUSE -- Angela Marie Schobinger and William Scott Weese, both of 6648 Long St., are announcing
MERCER Judge denies appeal of murder conviction
Ronald Fuller was convicted of shooting to death a 13-year-old boy. MERCER, Pa. -- A Mercer County
YOUNGSTOWN Official: Jailers acted properly
Mitchell has been in a coma since Friday night and remains in critical condition. By IAN HILL
17TH DISTRICT U.S. has pages withheld by Traficant
The government has given early notice of what it intends to use at the congressman's trial. By
HUBBARD Grant to help set up EMT training
A new law is designed to protect consumers from buying homes and other buildings that could flood.
PA. FIREFIGHTERS Rallying for funds
The two lawmakers rallying in Sharpsville couldn't stop their colleagues from cutting the funding
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball
BASEBALL Pony (age 13) Canfield 12, Boardman 5 -- Canfield won the Pony district tournament by
AUSTINTOWN Fitch tightens rule on absences
The school board awarded contracts for paving and for ceiling replacement. AUSTINTOWN -- Students
FARMING IN THE VALLEY A little on the dry side
Most crops are growing well and are disease free. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
CANFIELD Doctor talks about life in public eye, her future
Dr. Jerri Nielsen went to the South Pole looking for adventure. She found it. Now, she's looking for
Blaugrund-Brown engagement is made known
BOARDMAN -- William and Kathleen Brown, 446 Ewing Road, are announcing plans for the upcoming
Kalaman-Marucci wedding date to be Aug. 11
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. George Marucci, 43 Lakhani Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth James and Laurinda Mayor, 2367 Mount Vernon Ave., Youngstown, girl, July
GIRARD Pyrotechnician ends 47-year career with a bang
He holds Zambelli International's safety record. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
LABRAE District must raise $9M for new school
The new building would replace two elementaries and the high school. LEAVITTSBURG -- LaBrae Local
SCRAPPERS Struggles continue in loss
Williamsport tied the game in the ninth inning before winning it in the 10th. By BILL ALBRIGHT
REUNIONS
XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1991 will hold its 10-year reunion from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 27