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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
CLEVELAND Traficant to be sentenced July 30 in federal court
CLEVELAND -- The sentencing of U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. has been reset to July 30. In an
Adopt-a-Pet weekend
Adopt-a-Pet weekend CANFIELD -- DAD's pet care and Angels for Animals will have their third annual
WORLD CUP ROUNDUP | First round games
South Korea 1, Portugal 0 INCHEON, South Korea -- South Korea shocked short-handed with a second-
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond S. Kondas, 42, of 5998 Torolo Drive, Lowellville, and
MAHONING VALLEY SCHOOLS 52% pass proficiency test on 1st try
By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER More than half of Mahoning Valley eighth-graders passed
ATV reported stolen
ATV reported stolen CANFIELD -- A Yamaha Beartracker ATV worth $3,400 has been reported stolen
Outfielder Wright looks ahead as his career unfolds
The seventh-round pick played for North Carolina State. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
COMPARISON Students vs. state
Over the past several years, YSU has increasingly leaned on student tuition and fees to finance its
WARREN Golf course, city set deal over money
The city may appoint someone to monitor golf-course books and records. By DENISE DICK and PEGGY
STATE EXAMS Latest results
Percentage of eighth-graders who passed all sections on the five-part ninth-grade state proficiency
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & amp; softball
Tri-T COLT Austintown Greenleaf Landscaping 6, Salem Parker Hunter 4 -- John Burnich gave up one
One 'Episode' was more than enough
In light of the recently released "cinematic event of the year," "Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of
AUSTINTOWN Man accused of kidnapping arraigned in county court
AUSTINTOWN -- A Liberty man accused of ordering two girls to perform sex acts on him at gunpoint has
SUPPORT GROUP Dolores Iannucci installed as Mended Hearts president
YOUNGSTOWN -- Dolores Iannucci was installed as president of Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, for the 2002-
In a jail cell for Jesus
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BROOKFIELD -- "I'm a knucklehead for Jesus," the Rev.
Trustees give approval to new vice president
President Sweet estimates the moves will save about $100,000. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
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SHARON SCHOOLS Superintendent to stay on job until very end
The school board voted not to renew his contract and is searching for a successor. By HAROLD GWIN
YSU Trustees give approval to new vice president
President Sweet estimates the moves will save about $100,000. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
YOUNGSTOWN | Street paving
1ST WARD Logan Avenue, from Florist Street to Dennick Avenue. Arch Street, from Albert to Lansing
HERMITAGE Officials: Sewer rates to increase at year's end
Residential customers have seen their rates drop twice in the past nine years. By HAROLD GWIN
MAHONING RIVER WCI Steel's riverbed cleanup to begin next week
The steelmaker has been planning to dredge the 1.3-mile section since it was ordered in 1999. By
MAHONING COUNTY Purchase of 5 sirens approved
The county now has 59 sirens. One official says 10 more are needed. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.722.85 Bank One, .84,36.9937.04 Clear Channel, 42.70
MVSD Lawyer explains decision to settle
The MVSD lawyer says the settlement is in the best interest of the water district. By PEGGY
Democrats question tuition payments
Democrats question tuition payments YOUNGSTOWN -- A local Democrats group is questioning the
LORDSTOWN GM PLANT Looking good: Productivity up 13%
The local GM plant remains in the middle of all plants that make subcompact cars. By DON SHILLING
MAHONING COUNTY Judge's ruling: Continue using Breathalyzer
Defense attorneys for a dozen local residents charged with DUI are looking to appeal. By IAN HILL
New park will be located near school
LOWELLVILLE -- A new park funded by an $84,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
YOUNGSTOWN Board awards paving contract
Repaving is on schedule for the third straight year. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
Vonda Ward will bid for IBA heavyweight title in Canton
By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Vonda Ward and Monica McGowan will fight for
THURSDAY'S GAME
THURSDAY'S GAME American League Cleveland 2, Baltimore 1, 10 innings TODAY'S GAMES National
Granddad leaving a legacy
A common misconception about senior citizens is that they are no longer valuable to society and have
LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR CONTROL Paperwork Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$10,300, mdn cl $4,000-$4,000, 3YO up F & amp;M,
LAWRENCE COUNTY Ruling dismisses election-pay suit
Thomas Fee is considering refiling his lawsuit against the county salary board, his attorney said.
Raid, drug arrest shock neighbors
The mother of the man arrested says the home was ripped apart by the county task forces. By IAN
EPA REPORTS PUT BUSH IN HOT SEAT
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: President Bush is in the hot seat again over global warming. A report
AGENDA
AGENDA SATURDAY McDonald Village Council, special meeting, 8 a.m., municipal building. Executive
CLEANING UP
CLEANING UP Decades of making steel WCI Steel is completing the final phases of a $4 million,
CANFIELD Trustee: Gibson Rd. project is flawed
The right of way isn't wide enough to make proper improvements, an engineer says. By PETER H.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials mull future of nursing home
A new service will allow the county 911 to find medical helicopters more easily. By LAURE CIOFFI
'Oh, say, does that star-spangled banner still wave'
Opinion: The words of Francis Scott Key's immortal lyric, written in his jubilation that the American flag
Columbiana offers full-day kindergarten
COLUMBIANA -- Parents of kindergarten pupils in the Columbiana school district will have the option
GAIL WHITE More than Superman: Dads are heroes
For many years, a certain picture has hung in the hallway of our home. In the background of the
YOUNGSTOWN Murder charge will be sought
The woman, whose bond was set at $50,000, has been in jail since April 23. By PATRICIA MEADE
SHARPSVILLE, PA. New business fires up at SQP
Test drilling for a proposed industrial park turned up a huge deposit of slag produced by for blast
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT Candidates hold first public forum
Two candidates noted that four universities are now located in the 17th District; another called for
CRAIG BEACH Village council
These items were discussed at this week's village council meeting: Curfman Mosquito Control Inc.
OHIO POLITICS Report: Democrats have upper hand
The governor's spokesman says Ohio is a politically competitive state. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Pullout of Northwest Airlines doesn't mean airport's death
Opinion: As the Mahoning Valley comes to grips with the fact that after Sept. 8 there will be no commercial
Love, lightsabers and Luke Skywalker
"Star Wars" is much more to the fans than a simple science fiction blockbuster, and the people that
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association at 6:30 p.m.
Dems question tuition
Dems question tuition YOUNGSTOWN -- A local Democrats group is questioning the city's tuition
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Cafaro Field
Fan favorite: Bryce Uegawachi -- the fan favorite shortstop from Honolulu, Hawaii, returns with his
MERCER COUNTY The lack of voters left higher cost rate
The average cost of each ballot was about $7, according to the director of elections. By MARY
Sex offender sentenced
Sex offender sentenced LISBON -- A Salem man who pleaded guilty in April to sex-related crimes
Trumbull Democrats need new leadership
Opinion: Trumbull Democrats need new leadership EDITOR: What determines quality in leadership for the
BECKY SHER | Hype Celebrate the Fourth in style
Don't you just love the Fourth of July? It's the perfect mid-summer celebration: You've got a while