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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
GIRARD Recovery outline revealed
The mayor plans to increase water rates 7 percent this year and 3 percent each year after. By TIM
YOUNGSTOWN STATE State approves money for science building
Other state funds for this area also were approved. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Mail carrier is convicted of comp fraud
PITTSBURGH -- A Mercer County mail carrier has been convicted in federal court of mail fraud and
FBI won't press charges in bribery case
AUSTINTOWN -- The FBI isn't going to pursue charges against a former township road inspector who it
Police chief advises residents to lock doors
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man working as a part-time police officer in two communities has been suspended
TRAFICANT TRIAL Judge lectures rep again on rules
Admonished for yelling in the courtroom, Traficant told the judge she can put him in jail. By
YSU Housing delay prompts other plan
YSU room and board charges could jump dramatically because of an auditor's recommendation. By RON
HERMITAGE Three WWII veterans from Hickory High graduate
All three men said they will treasure their diplomas all the more because of the wait. By MARY
HUBBARD TWP. Ex-cop sues officials over job dismissal
Township officials have said the officer was fired for abandoning her job. By STEPHEN SIFF
YOUNGSTOWN Jury weighs testimony in assault, robbery trial
James Goins, the only witness to testify for the defense, denied everything. By BOB JACKSON
GIRARD Recovery plan
Here are some actions in Mayor James J. Melfi's five-year recovery plan: Increase revenue from
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Trophy winners Trophy winners from the 24th St. Patrick's Day Parade
Pirates shift McKnight
Pirates shift McKnight The Pittsburgh Pirates have one fewer contender for their starting rotation
SHARON Medal Industries workers strike over wages
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Workers say they were willing to postpone a raise until September.
LISBON Warden: Inmate likely to recover
The inmate was somehow stockpiling his daily dose of medicine, a jail official said. By NORMAN
DIVISION I BOYS Krizancic has Mentor close to school history
The former Girard High coach is one win away from the regional final. By JOHN BASSETTI
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Lacey Holbrook and Angel Mendez Jr., 233 Bouquet, Youngstown, boy, March 5
BOARD OF ELECTIONS Lawyer: GOP members should not hear case
The two Republican board members have no plans to step aside. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
VIENNA Virginia company will hire 8 at first
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Local officials hope the company places manufacturing operations here
Ohio ethics officer will speak at citizens' league dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- David Freel, executive director of the Ohio Ethics Commission, will be the keynote
MAHONING COUNTY 70 clients to be reassigned at 3 sheltered workshops
The main goal is to serve more people without building new workshop facilities. There is a waiting
Group to raze blighted homes, construct park
The acre of grass and trees should be brightening up the neighborhood this fall. By ROGER G. SMITH
TRUMBULL COUNTY Ridge man plea bargains in death of his girlfriend
Brian George will be sentenced for reckless homicide. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Bullet holes in van
Bullet holes in van YOUNGSTOWN -- A Tacoma Avenue man discovered two bullet holes in the rear
Trial on tax-theft charges in Hermitage will be delayed
MERCER, Pa. -- A trial has been delayed for a former Hermitage receiver of taxes accused of
WARREN Residents oppose zoning change
The mayor said he wants to spare the community from further job loss and blight. By PETER H.
Jail inmate dies
Jail inmate dies WARREN -- A 23-year-old Trumbull County Jail inmate was found dead Monday, but
Sebring and Bristol return to regional
The two Division IV teams are similar as they square off tonight in Canton. By TOM WILLIAMS
BASKETBALL | Regional teams at a glance
DIVISION II Who: Poland (21-2) vs. Canton South (22-1). When: 8 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Canton
Blood donations
Blood donations CLEVELAND -- Because of recent bad weather and the flu, turnout at American Red
LIBERTY Ex-mayor hired by township
Patrick J. Ungaro will be paid $59,000 annually as Liberty Township administrator. LIBERTY --
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Municipal court plans to start video hearings
A special fund created through costs charged to defendants will pay for the system. By NORMAN
FARRELL SCHOOLS Board director takes seat
The board's newest member took her oath of office Monday. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
California district makes sure the mighty has fallen
Opinion: If it hadn't been for Bill Clinton, Congressman Gary Condit, D-Calif., might have been looking
AUSTINTOWN TRUSTEES Home rule OK'd, but foe pushes for vote
Home rule has failed at the ballot three times in the past. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald M. Couch, 30, of 3719 Erie Street, Youngstown, and
Petitions approved
Petitions approved LISBON -- Candidacy petitions for Charles Brown of Yorkville, who's seeking the
TRUMBULL DEMS Sawyer seeks party nod
The congressman does not plan to appear at Thursday's endorsement meeting because of congressional
E-MAILS
E-MAILS Last month, The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts this question: How have
Name: Nellie Gonzalez.
Name: Nellie Gonzalez. Age: 38. Residence: Youngstown. Job: Clerk-typist for the Youngstown
EAST PALESTINE Tree harvesting at park is going well, official says
The city has received donations of concrete and other materials for the skateboard park. By NANCY
REUNIONS
Southeast High School Class of 1952 in Portage County is planning its 50-year reunion. Any classmate
Lawrence County United Way reaches goal
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- It took a little longer than expected, but the Lawrence County United Way finally
3 WWII veterans graduate
All three men said they will treasure their diplomas all the more because of the wait. By MARY
Joan Rupert is a Eucharistic minister at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Columbiana. An artist's error
Joan Rupert is a Eucharistic minister at Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Columbiana. An artist's error
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Mom's battle with palsy elicits admiration
"Sweet dreams," my mother said in her garbled speech. "I love you." They were the only words I had
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES CANFIELD U Awarded a bid for the Clearview Drive storm water management
TRAFICANT TRIAL Carpenter testifies about payment
Admonished for yelling in the courtroom, Traficant told the judge she can put him in jail. By