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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
The music is back at Ponderosa
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER SALEM -- Jeff Best has faith that country music
By DON SHILLING
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Pulling up his big Ford Expedition to a
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Cubs (Tavarez 6-6) at Pirates (D. Williams 1-2). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WBZY-AM (1280).
MAHONING COUNTY Hanni reacts to Dem plan
Assessing Democratic officeholders is good in theory, but it will never work here, said the former
City to probe reports that cops beat man
City to probe reports that cops beat man WARREN -- The city will conduct the investigation into
MAHONING COUNTY Task force makes arrests in relation to drug rings
The two rings operated independently, an officer said. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
GOING RATES Across the country
Average prices for regular gas, as of last week: Midwest: $1.28. Northeast Ohio: $1.32. Gulf
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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TANK TOPPING Falling gas prices
Mahoning Valley gas prices are less than elsewhere in Ohio and much less than the national average.
MAHONING COUNTY Task force begins arresting suspects linked to 2 drug rings
The investigation also turned up a cockfighting operation. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Cubs rally in ninth to defeat Pittsburgh
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH -- Something had to give when Pirates starter
Placement denied for Jackie Colon
Placement denied for Jackie Colon YOUNGSTOWN -- Jackie Colon, 14, who police said stabbed a 3
POLAND SCHOOLS Addition plan would link two buildings
Village council is considering the proposal. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CANFIELD Council rejects rezoning
Council members said they oppose commercial encroachment on a residential area. By PETER H.
GIRARD Prisoner's escape fuels ongoing dispute among city officials
The prisoner walked off when he was left in the justice center lobby. By TIM YOVICH VINDICTOR
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "The King and I." Players Guild Theatre, 1001 Market Avenue North, Canton, 10-1 July 28 and
HARLANSBURG, PA. Body of elderly man found near farm
HARLANSBURG, Pa. -- The search for an elderly Scott Township man ended early today when his body was
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Volunteer baseball coach is out
The decision not to bring back Pitzulo was based on complaints from parents, the superintendent
BRISTOL TWP. Father of rape suspect, woman plead innocent to endangering
No adults were home when the 5-year-old girl was injured, the sheriff said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Board to appeal railroad decision
BOARDMAN -- The Boardman Township Park Board will appeal a federal court judge's decision that led
MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield board OKs raise for superintendent
There had been no provision for a raise in the contract. MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NEW YORK-PENN Scrapperslose again in 10th
It was their eighth loss in extra innings this year as Batavia prevailed, 6-5. BATAVIA, N.Y. --
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy J. Smith, 21, of 172 Kendall Ave., C, Campbell, and
URBAN LEAGUE Program finances OK in audit
An audit of the Warren-Trumbull Urban League by the state is pending. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Companies sue city to get compensation
A city statute limits local towing charges to $30 for government-related tows and gives $10 of that
Bucs look at Cubs as hope for future
PITTSBURGH -- Baseball fans usually don't appreciate a visit from the league's top team. The 2001
SHARON Four officers are injured while trying to arrest city man
The man's aunt was charged with hindering apprehension. SHARON, Pa. -- The city police department
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY With help, blind workers open employers' eyes
Before I put on my glasses, my vision is 20/200. The world is an impressionist painting. Karen
INDICTMENTS The list
A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted 18 men and women from the New York and Youngstown
Campaign finance reform down the tubes again
Opinion: Just like the miscreant who on a technicality walks out of court a free man, the Republican House
COMMISSIONERS Agenda items
Trumbull County commissioners were expected to approve the following agenda items at their regular
WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. The big top is going back up as circus comes to town again
The circus returns as a fund-raiser for the Kiwanis Club. By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Bristol family
Roy E. McDaniel, 51, and his girlfriend, Angelique Bailey, 35, live at 1672 state Route 88 with the
Band plays free concert
Band plays free concert FRANKLIN, Pa. -- The Musicians' Concert Band, under the direction of
Officials find cockfighting operation
Police said bettors probably wagered $8,000 each week on the roosters. YOUNGSTOWN -- The discovery
NILES Walgreen finds site for its latest Valley store
A Ponderosa, closed earlier this year, and a donut shop formerly occupied the site. By DENISE DICK
WARREN Workers were near Sharon, but their alibi holds water
The workers were sent to a uniform store in Pennsylvania, the city said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and
UW wants businesses to step up to the plate
The pacesetters' goal is to raise $925,000 by Sept. 12. YOUNGSTOWN -- With some businesses closing
PIRATES NOTEBOOK From PNC Park
Cooled bats: After batting .235 in April and .239 in May, the Pirates' bats came alive in June
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VIENNA Company to build hangar
The private hangar will be the third built at the airport in two years. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
WEBVAN CHECKS OUT
Opinion: San Francisco Chronicle: It was a gem of an idea but a dud in reality. With a few mouse clicks, a
WARREN Workers were near Sharon, but their reason holds water
The workers were sent to a uniform store in Pennsylvania, the city said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and
BRISTOL RAPE Adults to face judge
No adults were home when the 5-year-old girl was injured, the sheriff said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
2001 SCHEDULE Ponderosa Park Pavilion
Sunday: Billy "Crash" Craddock, Eddy Raven, "Perfect Stranger," "Desperado." July 29: Doug Stone,
AUSTINTOWN Man accused of breaking into apartment, raping girl
AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating a report that an Austintown man broke into a Fountain Square
Salem radio stations moving to Boardman
SALEM -- Two Salem radio stations could be operating from a different studio by Labor Day. WSOM-AM
WARREN Council weighs a rise in fees for road repair fund
The city can impose two more $5 fees for vehicle registration. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
Truckers ignoring yield signs endanger drivers
Opinion: Truckers ignoring yield signs endanger drivers EDITOR: For the umpteenth time I have been near-
GIRARD Prisoner's escape fuels dispute
The prisoner walked off when he was left in the justice center lobby. By TIM YOVICH VINDICTOR
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Mark and Kelli Welton, 4581 Deercreek Court, No. 5, Youngstown, boy, July
McDONALD Deluga, lieutenant clear probation
Stacy Foster resigned from the village Audit Committee. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to OK tax break
The move will create five full-time jobs and a part-time job. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Board to trim money from funding requests
Commissioners accepted the resignation of a longtime county official. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
NILES Council OKs court renovations
Court funds will reimburse the city's general fund for the project at municipal court. By DENISE
Facing assault charges
Facing assault charges LEETONIA -- A 58-year-old village man is to appear late today in Northwest
BRINGING MUSIC TO THE AREA Concerted efforts
There are several steps involved in bringing a concert to the area, but that hasn't stopped some
Traficant comes face-to-face with the reality of his trial
Opinion: Leave it to Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. to think that he can describe a federal judge's
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Chief Warrant Officer James and Sharla (Sawyer) Davis of Fort Richardson, Alaska, are announcing the
"I couldn't spend money like I wanted. I couldn't pay bills like I wanted. You have to pinch pennies
"I couldn't spend money like I wanted. I couldn't pay bills like I wanted. You have to pinch pennies
Children's safety fair
Children's safety fair YOUNGSTOWN -- A safety fair will be at San-Dee's Child Care Services, 1061