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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Handling of county janitorial supplies irks sheriff
In the last three months, the county spent $35,000 on supplies from a company that has no contract
NEW CASTLE, PA. Counseling agency loses funds, faces closing
About 100 clients and 11 employees would be displaced. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Starting early
Most teens aren't ready to invest in stocks, one financial planner says. By VALERIE BANNER
DIRT TRACK DEMON Stewart brings in a crowd
The NASCAR driver dazzled 8,000 at Sharon Speedway. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
COLD METAL PRODUCTS Company closes plants in Youngstown, Indianapolis
The company is struggling financially because of the sluggish economy and increased tariffs on the
COMPARISONS City income taxes
Akron:2 Cincinnati:2.10 Cleveland:2 Columbus:2 Dayton:2.25 Toledo:2.25 Yngstwn:2.75* Canton:2
CAFARO FIELD Scrappers hit the road with a victory
Thursday's 7-4 victory over Jamestown sets up a weekend showdown in Auburn, N.Y. By BRIAN
Howland optometrist supports alma mater
Howland optometrist supports alma mater HOWLAND -- Dr. Richard S. Kattouf, a Howland optometrist,
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UGerald E. Henn, who is developing an industrial park near the Lordstown auto plants, is
Woman dies of injuries
Woman dies of injuries FARRELL, Pa. -- Lynn Hopson, 44, of Washington Street, who was injured in a
INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
Luis Sanchez, 20, South Garland Avenue, Youngstown; aggravated vehicular homicide. Larry McClinton,
MAHONING COUNTY Beating victim gets $1M in suit
The money will come from a defendant's trust account. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Melissa Schlais, Daniel Milush, are engaged
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schlais, 4851 Grover Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Stewart's fans eat up chance to get close to their hero
Some don't mind if the NASCAR driver has a temper problem. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS
MAHONING COUNTY Leaders, group disagree over tax
Business and labor leaders pushed for an imposed, permanent sales tax. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
U.S. airline industry holding on with a wing and a prayer
Opinion: Nearly every company that walks into bankruptcy court expects to emerge from the court's protection
Sixteen members of the class shared memories at the Youngstown Club.
Sixteen members of the class shared memories at the Youngstown Club. By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR
Retooling and working
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER LORDSTOWN -- How will General Motors keep its
YSU FOOTBALL Defense outshines offense in scrimmage
Coach John Heacock was pleased with how his quarterbacks played. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Jury finds man guilty of murder
The McGuffey Road man faces a mandatory sentence of 18 years to life in prison. By BOB JACKSON
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MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas P. Varley, 24, of 466 Garden Valley Drive, Boardman,
Financial woes didn't stop abatement
General Motors worked out a deal with the Lordstown Board of Education separate from the tax
Workers' fear turns into joy
For many GM workers, the announcement of Lordstown's new small-car line ended years of worry. By
Financial woes didn't stop panel from abating tax
General Motors worked out a deal with the Lordstown Board of Education separate from the tax
WILD-CARD RACE New York-Penn League
WLPctGB Williamsport3423.596 Scrappers3324.5791 Brooklyn3124.5642 New Jersey2927.51841/2
GOP to hold picnic
GOP to hold picnic LIBERTY -- The Trumbull County Republican Party will have its annual picnic at
SHARON Council proceeds on plan to borrow
Council members said they want to be sure the money will go to designated projects and not to cover
YOUNGSTOWN McKelvey backs efforts to increase income tax
Without the tax, the city expects to lay off up to 50 more workers in January. By ROGER G. SMITH
POLAND SEWERS Upgrade would be a cost to residents
Another meeting will be scheduled soon. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY Devices to monitor condition of roads
The system will monitor both atmospheric and pavement conditions. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
NEW CASTLE 2 downtown streets will close
Signs detailing the new traffic patterns will go up Monday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
FEATURE RACE Sharon Speedway
HARTFORD -- Winston Cup drivers Dave Blaney and Tony Stewart spent their off-night from asphalt to
Beth Buckley, Alfred Bondar to be married
The engagement of Beth Buckley and Alfred Bondar, both of Austintown, is being announced by their
Suit involving essay on Jesus is dismissed
BROOKFIELD -- A $1.5 million federal lawsuit contending the Brookfield School District wouldn't
BECKY SHER | Hype A smooth way to start your day
Sure, you could eat a bowl of cereal every morning for the rest of your life. But don't come crying
Kelly O'Reilly, James Anzelmo to wed Sept. 21
CHILLECOTHE -- James and Marilyn Anzelmo, 1304 Randall Court, formerly of Youngstown, are announcing
Accident slows feature action
A driver was life-flighted following an accident. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Gunfire hits homes on North, South sides
Gunfire hits homes on North, South sides YOUNGSTOWN -- Three homes on the South Side and one on
Parents announce Baynes-Horning engagement
BOARDMAN -- Lizbeth and Timothy Baynes, 1220 Valleyview Drive, are announcing the engagement of
Mother Earth, native son
Artist Chebon Dacon will sign posters of the painting he did for this weekend's powwow. By DENISE
'YOU ALONE' Envy inspires story
Teen Ink publishers picked the story from a class full of submissions. By ROSA MERCADO
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XGirard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
SHARON 4 face drug charges after police raid house
The house was in the Farrell-Sharon Weed and Seed area targeted for crime cleanup. SHARON, Pa.--
Sand and water draw crowds
Many residents say the beach is their community's primary asset. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
LAWRENCE COUNTY O fficials to hire company to appraise nursing home
County officials plan to commemorate Sept. 11 with a program. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING SHARON SPEEDWAY TONY STEWART NIGHT Modified Feature results: R. Smoker, Dave
Mayor: Regional police panel wants city to join
Sharon's mayor said the commission's chairman told him of the plan in a recent call. SHARON, Pa.--
YSU FACULTY UNION Team gets OK to call strike
Classified employees have ratified a three-year pact with the university. By DAVID SKOLNICK
PENN-OHIO STARTING TIMES
PENN-OHIO STARTING TIMES Tannenhauf GC Saturday 9:30 -- Ash, Welling, Dunderdale, Walters.
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BOYS GOLF LAKEVIEW 164, GIRARD 170, BADGER 172 Lakeview -- Jerry Soletro
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Cafaro Field
Welcome back: Returning to the Scrappers' lineup tonight is outfielder Brian Wright, who is batting
LAWRENCE COUNTY FAIR Tots pull weight on pedal tractors
Children get a taste of the competition at the tractor pull. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES American League Tampa Bay 4, Cleveland 3 Baltimore 3, Minnesota 1 N.Y.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE NASCAR Winston Cup The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule (winners in parentheses) and
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A graphic that appeared in Wednesday's editions was inaccurate, attributing the
COLUMBIANA COUNTY JAIL Trying to get a handle on inmates' toilet problem
An inmate who is caught flushing inappropriate items can face a charge of vandalism. By NORMAN
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge sentences 2 sex offenders
A 10-year-old rape victim said she feels 'safer and happier' since the defendant has been
Institute was great for nerds
Willy Wonka truly captured the flavor of the word nerds when he came out with the popular candy that
Incentive deal stands as Ohio's largest
The state would recoup its investment within a decade through income tax receipts from Lordstown GM
Girl runs into truck
Girl runs into truck YOUNGSTOWN -- An 11-year-old South Side girl was in critical condition today
TEEN LIFE
TEEN LIFE Can you believe this? SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The totally appealing/appalling boy report,
Vet offers aid in humane killing of dogs
Two widely publicized recent killings of dogs by police prompted the suggestion. SHARON, Pa. -- A
Fabrizio gives college a try
Theresa Fabrizio actually quit playing tennis for two months after enduring a sour senior season
GAIL WHITE Have church folks forgotten meaning of love?
It seems a young man in his early 20s was having trouble with his father in one of our local
Lisa DeFrank to be bride of David M. Neill
Announcement is being made by Patricia M. Whited, 3603 Shelby Road, Youngstown, and John DeFrank of
Send kids back to school with a healthy lifestyle
Opinion: Send kids back to school with a healthy lifestyle EDITOR: As our children finish their summer
LOCAL
LOCAL Schedules needed The Vindicator sports department needs fall schedules from the following
SALEM Police recover stolen safe and cash
SALEM -- Police have recovered a stolen safe and identified three suspects in the crime, but no
Williams-Davis wedding vows set for early October
YOUNGSTOWN -- Karen J. Davis, 163 Wesley Ave., is announcing the engagement of her son, Robert P.
District to auction elementary building
The high school won't be sold this year. LEETONIA -- The school district will auction
BROOKFIELD Trustees try again on zoning
BROOKFIELD -- Township trustees have agreed to again place a zoning issue on the ballot. Trustees
If this is a sign of things to come, look out, folks
Opinion: If it is a harbinger of things to come, this past week's meeting of the Youngstown Board of