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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
YOUNGSTOWN New buyer but no staffing changes for WYTV
The prospective owner said it plans no changes in salaries or employee benefits. By CYNTHIA
FARRELL SCHOOLS Budget plan includes tax increase
Directors turned down a budget that called for a 2-mill raise but would have wiped out the
LIBERTY U.S. flags vanish, and something nutty is afoot
Mary Eck believed that unpatriotic vandals were stealing her flags. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man loses bid in fatalities
The Canfield man's lawyer argued the trial judge was unfairly influenced. WARREN -- The 7th
Proficiency test scores reveal extent of reading problems
Opinion: The release last week of the proficiency test results of Ohio's fourth and sixth graders lets
Ga. woman accused of killing disabled sons
Ga. woman accused of killing disabled sons GRIFFIN, Ga. -- Relatives said Carol Carr gave her
Goalie sparks U.S. team
Goalie sparks U.S. team On most of the soccer field, the United States is still playing catchup.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Hunter T. Morris, 24, of 4939 Ridgewood Court #F, Stow, and
REUNIONS
XThe Baird family reunion will be held at noon July 21 at the home of Bill Baird, 6680 Irene Ave.,
COLLEGE BASEBALL Bushey helps Irish make CWS
The Cardinal Mooney graduate came up with a key defensive play. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Mill closes for two days after worker's death
WARREN -- WCI Steel closed the plant's hot strip mill for more than two days to allow investigators
Italian entertainment and book signing
Italian entertainment and book signing NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Carmen Leone and Robert Calcagni will
Mahoning County resident wins prize in Mega Millions
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County resident is the latest winner of a second-tier prize in Mega
INVERSION, SUBVERSION
Opinion: Washington Post: It shouldn't be hard to agree that tax havens are a problem. Every time a U.S.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Woman charged in plot to kill spouse took her own life, prosecutor says
The woman plotted against her husband to get insurance money and real estate, the prosecutor says.
WARREN Probe continues after cop is shot during call
The officers were responding to a break-in. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WARREN --
BERLIN RESERVOIR Body of drowning victim, 15, surfaces
The boy's sister tried to save him when his clothes apparently were caught on underwater branches,
LISBON Hoppel is against imposing rise in tax
The county's financial position has worsened, leading to layoffs in some departments. By NORMAN
Loose pit bull
Loose pit bull YOUNGSTOWN -- A loose pit bull on the South Side late Monday night ran toward his
Open house set at revamped Girard school
GIRARD -- An open house at the long-troubled Girard Intermediate School will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
MERCER Man pleads guilty to theft, forgery
2Michael Klingensmith lost $900,000 betting on horse racing over a two-year period. MERCER, Pa. --
GIRARD New rules target unruly spectators
The city will need an additional $500,000 next year to keep it out of the red. By TIM YOVICH
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DIANE MAKAR MURPHY STARS program gives stellar care to diabetics
It's eerie walking down the long, empty hallways of the former Southside hospital. Where you once
AUSTINTOWN Trustees order demolition of 4 buildings in township
Trustees declared 14 properties high-grass nuisances. AUSTINTOWN -- Trustees have ordered the
MAHONING COUNTY Recycling division director continues to eye 'supersite'
Officials are seeking a spot for the multipurpose drop-off site. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
LIBERTY 2002 concert series
Liberty Township's summer concert series at Church Hill Park on state Route 193 begins Wednesday.
FARRELL SCHOOLS Administrators consider requiring uniforms
One principal said the Philadelphia school system requires uniforms at the elementary level.
Associated Press
Associated Press BOOMING JOBS: Pharmacy school graduates, from left, Tom Spencer, Bob Grewal, Pete
BOARDMAN Cop is honored for foiling robbery
A company presented the officer with an award during the trustees meeting. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Horse trainer to speak
Horse trainer to speak HARTVILLE -- Monty Roberts, internationally renowned horse trainer and
GIRARD Rules target unruly spectators of youth sports
The city will need an additional $500,000 next year to keep it out of the red. By TIM YOVICH
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT YOUNGSTOWN -- Because of a typographical error on an indictment by the assistant
CANFIELD Residents request widening, repaving of Gibson
An attorney says the trustees are liable for injuries and damage caused by the road. By IAN HILL
CANFIELD Go-cart plans head for court
A trustee called the proposed site of the fun center 'an eyesore.' By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
U.S. bishops should adopt strict sexual-abuse policy
Opinion: The importance of this week's U.S. Conference of Bishops meeting in Dallas is illustrated by the
SHARON Theater awaits new owners
Benefit concerts are in the works to raise initial funds for opening the building. By HAROLD GWIN
SHARON Foundation gets funds for theater
Benefit concerts are being arranged to provide the initial money to get the building open. By
South Range schools
South Range schools GREENFORD -- The South Range Board of Education has accepted the low bid of
MAHONING COUNTY Disaster exercise hones skills
The activities were part of a drill to gauge response to a simulated explosion. By BOB JACKSON
Saudi proposal aimed at destruction of Israel
Opinion: Saudi proposal aimed at destruction of Israel EDITOR: There has been a lot of pro-Palestinian
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Walter Reyes springs to top of Syracuse depth chart
The sophomore from Struthers is the fastest and biggest tailback for the Orangemen. BY JOHN KOVACH
Man dies in crash
Man dies in crash CHAMPION -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-car crash that
Arrest in 'dirty' bomb shows threat is very real
Attacks with radiation bombs can be carried out with relative ease. COMBINED DISPATCHES It