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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

NATIONAL POLITICS Doubling TV time, Traficant airs his views

TV viewers got 'their Traficant fill' on two shows, his spokesman said. By DAVID SKOLNICK


LIQUOR CONTROL

LIQUOR CONTROL Permits The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor


DAVID A. McMURRAY, 62

NORTH LIMA -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Good Hope Lutheran Church, Market Street, for


Charged in assault

Charged in assault WARREN -- A 22-year-old city man has been arrested on a charge of felonious


YOUNGSTOWN Budget disappoints city street official

The street superintendent asked for $650,000 more than he got. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Pundits dish it out on political radio show

Convictions run deep at the "Commentary Cafe," an out-of-the way diner that serves no food and lots


Lay cultural degeneration at the feet of the greedy

Opinion: Lay cultural degeneration at the feet of the greedy EDITOR: I remember when anyone could walk


MAHONING COUNTY Ohio justice sees progress against court system corruption

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County is making significant


H. MAX WILCOX, 72

BROOKFIELD -- There will be no services or calling hours for H. Max Wilcox, 72, of 197 Brook Drive,


RICHARD N. ROEDER, 40

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Richard N.


JOHN W. McCANN, 78 Was member of Sharon zoning board

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Sharon, for John W.


WARREN Pupils learn in mock trial

The superintendent said the course also helps students learn problem-solving. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners meeting to feature YSU president

Commissioners plan to work with other leaders to forge progress in the county. YOUNGSTOWN --


Beaver County officials say pupils' threats are no joke

The school building houses grades six through 12. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Auto Mall co-owner: Car titles are coming

Investigators want car buyers to provide information and return dealer plates. By NANCY TULLIS


Injured woman dies

Injured woman dies LISBON -- An East Palestine woman injured Monday in an automobile accident has


TRUMBULL COUNTY Board given time in Altiere's case

The Trumbull County elections board now has until March 16 to issue a response to the appeals court.


CHILD CARE Bill targets felons' aid

There are an estimated 50,000 low-income and welfare families who receive state-subsidized child


COUNCIL Other action

City council also handled these issues Wednesday: Approved a resolution supporting CHOICE Homes in


BOYS BASKETBALL Friday's showdown

Who: Springfield (22-0) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (21-1). What: Division III district final.


JANETTA VAUGHN, 77

AUSTINTOWN -- Graveside services were Wednesday in Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, for Janetta


YOUNGSTOWN YSU alters tuition rates

YSU will promote the new tuition rates in its push to increase enrollment. By RON COLE


BARNYARD BUDDIES Country comes to the city

By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Beverly Converse gave a talk and


ADOPTIONS

Michael and Lori (Pavlak) Bray of Westerville announce the adoption of a daughter, Mckenzie Ann, who


GEORGE WAYMON WATKINS, 70

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Friday at Howard Funeral Home for George Waymon Watkins, 70,


ANN M. PRATT CUCITRONE, 78

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Vitus Church for Ann M. Pratt


GEORGE J. FROMMELT, 78

CANFIELD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Austintown, for George J.


ALEXANDER M. BROWN, 89

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Home for Alexander M. Brown, 89,


ADA L. MacBLAIN, 82

SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Ada L. MacBlain, 82,


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Tonya Silva and William Felger, 321 Quincy Ave., Columbiana, boy, March 6.


Guidance on Lordstown staff cuts to come this month

LORDSTOWN -- The administration will make recommendations for school district staff cuts later this


YOUNGSTOWN 2 patients file lawsuits against dialysis center

The center closed for more than a month after patients got sick in August. By BOB JACKSON


MAHONING COUNTY Drug court's aim: break addiction cycle

The court is under the supervision of Judge Theresa Dellick. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary A. Evans, 23, of 1494 E. South Range Road, North Lima,


RICHARD A. CARCELLI, 45

STRUTHERS -- Memorial services will be at noon Saturday in Christ Lutheran Church here for Richard


HELEN LUCILLE WITHERS, 88

POLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Poland United Methodist Church for Helen Lucille


CATHERINE SHEVETZ, 82

STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Holy


NILES Council OKs restroom restoration resolution

Construction on a project to alleviate erosion on Mill Creek Drive is expected to start by late


STANLEY P. SHIMINSKY, 82

STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Clemente Funeral Home for Stanley P. Shiminsky,


CATHERINE R. PASQUALE, 77

CANFIELD -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Kinnick Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in St.


PEOPLE

PEOPLE Was 'Gladiator' Crowe a kidnap target? LOS ANGELES -- The FBI is investigating a plot to


Ramseys reach settlement with tabloid

Ramseys reach settlement with tabloid BOULDER, Colo. -- John and Patsy Ramsey have settled a


MANUEL MORALES, 80

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were Wednesday at Manolin Funeral Home, Puerto Rico, for Manuel Morales, 80,


Discovery blasts off with space station crew

Discovery blasts off with space station crew CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery


JUDGE JOSEPH EDWARD MAHONEY, 77 Retired from 11th District appeals court

ASHTABULA -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mother of Sorrows Church, Ashtabula, for retired


GIRLS BASKETBALL Ohio Pairings

DIVISION I At Wright St. University, Dayton Championship: Cin. Mother of Mercy (20-4) vs.


STATE SUBSIDIES Proposed restrictions

Criminal homicide. Aggravated indecent assault. Harassment and stalking. Kidnapping.


Indictments provide inside look at city's crime problem

Opinion: If you want to know why crime is so rampant in the city of Youngstown and why some neighborhoods


MARION CHANCY FRENCH, 80 Was owner-operator of French's Mill

ASHTABULA -- Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in First United Methodist Church, Andover, for Marion


INFANT EMMA NICOLE POSSAGE

LISBON -- Private services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lisbon Cemetery Chapel for Emma Nicole


THEODORE M. TAIFALIDAKIS, 57

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were conducted Wednesday at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church for


YOUNGSTOWN Asbestos poses risk; Idora owner liable

The asbestos poses no health hazard as long as it stays wet, an asbestos coordinator said. By D.A.


MARY FRANCES MEDICUS, 81

BOARDMAN -- Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Catholic Church, North


RICHARD C. FENSTERMAKER, 84

NEWTON FALLS -- Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in First Christian Church for Richard


CANFIELD Area grad plays key role in new heart procedure

Dr. Pompili did clinical tests on an alternative to heart bypass surgery. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


YOUNGSTOWN Judge reimposes sentence

The judge said he'll consider early release for a man who kept fines he was supposed to turn over to


JIMMIE E. SHAFFER Jr., 46

WILLIAMSFIELD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Andover, for


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Unclaimed funds buy new cruisers

A consultant will develop plans and estimates for restoration of a historical landmark. By NORMAN


Campbell safety

Campbell safety CAMPBELL -- The police department is stocking up on equipment to help outfit a


Dr. KEITH J. SMEDI, 44 Sports psychologist for NYC Marathon

WARREN -- Private services were conducted in Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church for Dr.


PHILLIP PEZZUTO Jr., 70

POLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland, and at 10:30


LOUKIA KOUMIS, 80

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church for Loukia


JOSEPH FICOCELLI, 89 Managed Sunshine City Pops Orchestra

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home & amp;


ANDY FERKO, 86

CHAMPION -- Services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Orthodox Church for Andy Ferko,


SHIRLEY A. RIDLING, 65

NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck Funeral


DIALYSIS CASE

DIALYSIS CASE At a glance A look back at the events involving the Physicians Dialysis Center of


AROUND THE NBA Wednesday's other games

76ers 102, Nets 94 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson had 38 points, including 14 in the fourth


Game moved to Beeghly Center

Game moved to Beeghly Center Because of a huge demand for tickets, Friday's Division III district


MARY DeETTA STITLE, 78

LORDSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Borowski Memorial Home, Newton Falls, for Mary


LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Guidance on staff cuts is to come this month

Cuts already made include overtime and supplies. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Stifling defense stellar for Irish

Ursuline was more successful than anyone at stopping both of Akron Manchester's stars. By GEORGE


YSU Tuition talk

Annual tuition will go down slightly for freshmen and associate degree students but up for


ELIZABETH L. GURA, 82 Elementary school teacher in Struthers

STRUTHERS -- Private services were Wednesday at St. John's Cemetery Chapel, Coitsville, for


Church presents class on flowers

WARREN -- The public is invited to a program on plants and flowers at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at First


Housing grant

Housing grant WARREN -- The city has received $2,761,000 in federal grant money for housing


NORTHFIELD ENTRIES

NORTHFIELD ENTRIES FRIDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--PACE, FMNW1000L6, 2,000, 1 MI Cam Luv,D Ward; Ky


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.41 3.60 Banc One,.84,36.5836.60 Clear Channel,


GLADYS K. SIEMBIDA, 84

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.