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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Call to resign is political, rep's spokesman says
The labor group has 'animosity toward the congressman,' his spokesman said. By DAVID SKOLNICK
UNION TOWNSHIP, PA. Supervisors earmark uses for federal grant
A heavily traveled township intersection will get better lighting soon. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Western Reserve game rained out
ASHLAND -- Area softball teams had a hard time stopping Western Reserve High this year, but Mother
MANSLAUGHTER CASE Woman is sentenced, files appeal
Denielle Kramer is seeking to recant her guilty plea in a shooting death that followed a traffic
LISTINGS Vacation Bible School
List in this order: The name of the church; address with city or township; the name or theme of the
ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP Mahoning County basketball
Conditioning program began in October with 24 days of workouts. Actual practice started in
12 youths take Communion for first time during Mass
By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT WARREN -- With his palms together and intense
Wildfire breaks out at Walt Disney World
Wildfire breaks out at Walt Disney World LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A brush fire erupted at Walt
Jennifer Gibson, Mr. Eichorn to wed Aug. 4
WARREN -- Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gibson Jr., 442 Fairway Drive N.E., are announcing the engagement of
YOUNGSTOWN Nun's work spans changes in religious life
After working in the diocese's Office of Religious, Sister Rosemary Murray says it's time for her to
TRUMBULL CORONER
TRUMBULL CORONER Annual statistics Here are some facts about deaths investigated by the Trumbull
Jaime Steadman to be bride of Matthew Mack
WARREN -- Earl and Carmie Steadman, 740 Shadowood Lane, are announcing the engagement of their
Only Congress can change marijuana law
Opinion: The U.S. Supreme Court decision to deny the legality of marijuana's medical use, despite state
DIVISION II TRACK & amp; FIELD Salem freshman Jesko stuns Casi in two district events
By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- The biggest surprise of the Division II
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury handed up indictments against these people Thursday: Michael Wilder, 50,
BOARDMAN New firefighters
The township fire department recently hired five new firefighters, including its first female
DIVISION IV SOFTBALL Southington bounces Ridge
The Wildcats advanced to next week's regional tournament at Kent State. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
PEOPLE
PEOPLE Pastor recognition WARREN --Dr. Edgar Fisher Jr., pastor of Friendship Baptist Church,
COLUMBIANA Residents respond to survey
Volunteers were to collect the surveys today. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Survivors take a victory lap
The Champion Relay for Life is the state's largest, with 15,000 participants and a fund- raising
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Indians (Wright 0-0) at Angels (Washburn 2-4). When: 10:05. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), WPIC-
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTHOUSE Antique phone booth will remain a fixture
A company spokesman said an announcement providing more details will be provided in a few weeks.
Officials want more answers to recent Ameritech outage
A commissioner remains convinced that a computer glitch stemming from a billing matter affected
Road closings set
Road closings set YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Engineer's Office has announced it will close
KENNEDY CHRISTIAN School fires basketball coach who won 6 championships
No reason was revealed for the firing of Joseph Votino. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT HERMITAGE, Pa.
WARREN Street-debris dump irks neighbor
The company's owner says he's done nothing wrong. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and PEGGY SINKOVICH
YOUNGSTOWN Traficant can't lose pension
The congressman is eligible to receive his state pension benefits, which cannot be touched
PREP SOFTBALL West Middlesex overcomes deficit to defeat Hickory
The Big Red used a variety of tactics for the victory. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
BIOGRAPHY Sister Rosemary Murray
2000: Received the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (Cross for the Church and Pontiff), the papal
Telephone-line outage must not be taken lightly
Opinion: Columbiana County officials have every right to be upset over the sheriff's department emergency
CANFIELD Three firefighters earn medals for saving man's life
Two pulled a man out of a smoke-filled barn after a third had extinguished the fire. By IAN HILL
REV. DEACON WILLIAMS E. FRIEDEL Thursday marks feast of the Ascension
On Thursday, Orthodox Christians and others will commemorate the Ascension of our Lord and Savior
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XMahoning-Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will
Doctor walks the picket line to show support for nurses
Striking workers from two competing hospitals stood shoulder-to-shoulder in a show of solidarity.
Lauren Lesnak, Michael Grippa are betrothed
CAMPBELL -- David and Rochelle Lesnak, 496 Park Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
FRIDAY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION II At Cene Park, Struthers Struthers 3, Poland 1
Finance director says she'll collect tax on any bribes that happened in city
The finance director recalled that a long time ago when the congressman was sheriff and beat a
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (Age 13) Sluggers 2, Rondinelli 0 -- A.J. Pulice and Mike Bartos combined on
Train's test run is right on track
The railway's first revenue trip will likely be to haul a boxcar load of bricks to Boardman Supply
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Carolin-Kelty wedding day set in August
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelty, 604 Wilson St., announce the engagement of their son,
SHARON Tax collector is doing well, treasurer says
The delinquent taxpayers must pay collection fees. SHARON, Pa. -- City Treasurer Rick Fragle said
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside John and Rhonda L. Avery, 236 E. Broadway St., Girard, girl, May
TRUMBULL COUNTY Coroner's report: OxyContin abuse poses health risk
The coroner's office keeps track of trends that affect public health. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Yellow Creek sign
Yellow Creek sign STRUTHERS -- Mahoning River Consortium members unveiled an educational sign
Associated Press
Associated Press A NEW DIRECTION: Albin Kuharich pumps gas at the new BP Connect store in