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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YOUNGSTOWN Board awards streets project
The city also refused to hire the apparent low bidder last year for the resurfacing program. By
Plenty of success stories to focus on at university
Opinion: Plenty of success stories to focus on at university EDITOR: I was dismayed and disheartened to
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Amanda Whisonant and David Schmucker, 4 Diane Court, Niles, boy, June 8.
Startled elephant escapes pen at zoo
Startled elephant escapes pen at zoo DENVER -- An elephant escaped Sunday from a bathing area at
CORVETTE SHOW
CORVETTE SHOW If you go What: Seventh Annual Mahoning Valley Corvette Club Father's Day Car
NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area
MAHONING COUNTY Dacas HotMeals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 12 locations in Mahoning
YOUNGSTOWN St. E's suit against McDonald's moves to U.S. District Court
McDonald's Restaurant ignored a written notice to leave hospital property. YOUNGSTOWN -- An
YOUNGSTOWN Cops catch 2 teen-agers in possession of guns
Both the males are facing three charges each, police said. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown police
WARREN Liberty man set for trial in killing
The defendant was sent to a mental facility until he was deemed competent to stand trial. By
Novel series encourages kids to read
Authors of 'Times Soldiers' combine exciting story lines with realistic special effects to attract
A look ahead at hope, and back at sadness
YSU football coach Jon Heacock, a West Branch alumnus, gave an emotional commencement address. By
Watershed workshop
Watershed workshop YOUNGSTOWN -- A workshop on watershed protection planning will be June 25 at
Charter school questions
Opinion: We're confused by the Ohio General Assembly's blind love affair with the charter school movement.
Bell choir performs
Bell choir performs POLAND -- The Classical Bells, a 15-member handbell choir from Detroit, will
ONE-ON-ONE | Rev. Lillie B. North She has pieced together a patchwork for the Lord
Q. When did you become a minister? A. I was ordained in 1983 but prior to that I was a minister. I
MAHONING VALLEY Group sends medical machines to Slovakia
The CAT scan and mammography machines worth $250,000 were donated by retiring physicians. By PETER
Bush administration moves to protect American steel against predatory practices
Opinion: We knew it wasn't too much to ask of an administration, and now President George W. Bush has proved
JEFFERSON -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at 4 p.m. May 17 at Ashtabula County Courthouse by Julia A.
JEFFERSON -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at 4 p.m. May 17 at Ashtabula County Courthouse by Julia A.
GETTING KIDS TO READ
GETTING KIDS TO READ Encourage children to read aloud. Kids of all ages enjoy reading aloud to
WORTH A LOOK
FESTIVALS XJefferson Depot Inc. will hold a strawberry festival/craft bazaar from 11 a.m. to 7
Research shows boys prefer nonfiction.
Research shows boys prefer nonfiction. By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
SRU trustees appoint 3 new administrators
Trustees named the baseball stadium after an alumnus who donated $500,000 toward the stadium.
LAURA KORNBAU KEITH MENOUGH
LAURA KORNBAU KEITH MENOUGH BOARDMAN -- The gazebo in Boardman Township Park was the setting at 5
JODIE WHITE ALLEN STRATTON
JODIE WHITE ALLEN STRATTON SALEM -- Jodie A. White and Allen L. Stratton, both of 9920 Sena Lane,
LOCAL
LOCAL Boros wins again SUMMIT POINT, W.Va. -- Glenn Boros won his third race in a row recently
REGION Owners are changing tires in wake of recall
A Boardman dealer is trying to replace Firestone tires before summer temperatures rise. By SEAN
YAFWC presents awards, scholarships
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- The Youngstown Area Federation of Women's Clubs held its annual awards and
LORDSTOWN Paving projects on village roads are set to start
Installation began on sanitary sewers last fall. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
The Vindicator
The Vindicator HUMANITARIAN EFFORT: Joe Sedzmak of Boardman, left, and Steve Bacon of Poland stand
PROFILE Rev. Lillie B. North
Age: 78. Hometown: Campbell. Occupation: Pastor of Friends House Chapel and founder/executive
Teens In Action club wins national award
Teens In Action club wins national award CANFIELD -- A club sponsored by the Mahoning Valley
MAHONING VALLEY ECONOMY Recession? Yes, no, maybe
Local counties are in a recession as their manufacturing plants struggle, a researcher says. By
WARREN Program teaches tennis, life skills
A regional tennis rally is being planned for July at YSU. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN Students win award for volunteer work at shelter
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Despite Kate Florig's preparations, the
While cutting tree, Pa. man dies after hitting high-voltage line
While cutting tree, Pa. man dies after hitting high-voltage line BROOKFIELD -- A 32-year-old
MERCER COUNTY Three go to prison for assaulting man
The men had pleaded guilty to one of several charges against them. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY Getting fathers hooked on 'vettes
Entry fees are going to local charities and scholarships. By ASHLEY POWERS VINDICATOR STAFF
Lightning causes fire
Lightning causes fire SHARON, Pa. -- An early morning thunderstorm delivered a lightning strike to
AMANDA COSS ROBERT RUDOLPH
AMANDA COSS ROBERT RUDOLPH HAVELOCK, N.C. -- The marriage of Lance Cpl. Robert A. Rudolph of
By NORMAN LEIGH
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- When Korisa McCoy heads to the University of
LORDSTOWN Paving to begin on 2 area roads
Installation began on sanitary sewers last fall. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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COLUMBIANA Reading programs aim to keep the pages turning
The city's library offers programs for all ages. By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YOUNGSTOWN -- Harriet Emily Penner, a daughter of David and Benita Penner of Youngstown, and Erik
YOUNGSTOWN -- Harriet Emily Penner, a daughter of David and Benita Penner of Youngstown, and Erik
Trauma turns to triumph
A young man's 1998 graduation was delayed by a serious accident. By PHIL NOVAK VINDICATOR
NORTH LIMA 'Party' lady is crafty
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The party coordinator also prepares special events for the corporate
MARY FRANCES VARGA JAMES O'MARA
MARY FRANCES VARGA JAMES O'MARA SHARON, Pa. -- After a honeymoon in Hawaii, Mr. and Mrs. James
Ikebana chapter holds flower show
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ikebana Youngstown Chapter held a two-day flower show and tea June 2 and 3 at the D.D.