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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Traficant supporter files suit
Naples is a reserve Lowellville policeman and a former Mahoning County reserve deputy sheriff. By
There's a downshift in stick-driven cars
Local car dealers say the public is rejecting stick-shift vehicles. YOUNGSTOWN -- The saying "All
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictment is declined
The father remains on probation for the 1999 suffocation death of his infant daughter. By PEGGY
SEN. LOTT'S RETRIBUTION
Opinion: Washington Post: Judging from the way Trent Lott lashed out following the Judiciary Committee's
SCHOOL FUNDING Justice is optimistic on talks
The justice is seeking her second six-year term on the state's Supreme Court bench. By DAVID
WARREN Department reorganization requires new hire, official says
The auditor also wants to increase pay for one employee. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
"Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have."
"Touch me and see; for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have." Luke 24:39
GAIL WHITE In sickness and in health: an unlikely love story
"I will never forget the day I met her," says Jeff Mikesell of his fianc & eacute;, Denise
YOUNGSTOWN ZONING Appeals board OKs variances
The planning commission recommended a different use for the old Stambaugh School. By ROGER G.
Child pornographers deserve the harshest punishments
Opinion: With arrests in 20 states and more expected, the FBI has cracked down on one of the nation's largest
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YOUNGSTOWN Shootings leave 2 dead, 1 injured
Two North Side shootings occurred moments apart. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city recorded two homicides
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments The grand jury indicted 17 people Tuesday, four secretly: Jeffery
DIVISION IV Coach's routine changed, but Groves was prepared
Many want a piece of the Panthers as they prepare for Thursday's state semifinal game. By JOE
CAMPBELL Buildings' construction is ahead of schedule
The calendar for next school year calls for classes to start the day after Labor Day. By PETER H.
Teen pleads no contest to trespassing charge
Teen pleads no contest to trespassing charge WARREN -- Howland High School's homecoming king has
POLAND Council votes to mark forest land
The markers will be in place this summer. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Board begins its search for new superintendent
Schollaert's retirement letter followed the board's 2-1 reversal of his decision to fire a park
Self-defense probed in fatal shooting
YOUNGSTOWN -- The South Side man accused of killing his sister's former boyfriend remains free as
Wellington would be remiss if he rubber-stamped pension
Opinion: Sheriff Randall Wellington is being sued for not signing off on the disability retirement
AT A GLANCE Boys state basketball
DIVISION II Who: Poland (23-2) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (22-3). When: 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Vindicator/Ed Yozwick
The Vindicator/Ed Yozwick CONFRONTATION: U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., right, accuses J.J.
Cop gets wrapped up in Santa suit
Warren J. Hays, who has billed himself for years as Santa Claus, according to his lawyer, filed a
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL Semifinals At Syracuse, N.Y. Friday Southern Illinois
NILES Work nears on replacement of bridge
The bridge over the Mahoning River is to remain open during construction. By DENISE DICK
YOUNGSTOWN YSU stands to get grant
The money was about to be recalled and redistributed. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
MOSQUITO LAKE Residents rap the lack of aid on sewage
The health commissioner blamed his board for a policy that he says hinders his ability to work on
Israel's handling terrorists just as United States is
Opinion: Israel's handling terrorists just as United States is EDITOR: On 9/11 the United States was
Police kill animal in business area
Police kill animal in business area AUSTINTOWN -- Police shot and killed a hybrid wolf in an open
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES Tampa Bay 3, Philadelphia 3, tie Montreal 1, Carolina 1, tie Pittsburgh 4,
CLEANUP Trumbull target areas
The Trumbull-Geauga Solid Waste Management District will provide gloves and equipment for litter
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
BOARDS OF EDUCATION WARREN U Honored the following district educators who are nationally
HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Strike by teachers looms as 3 hours of bargaining fails
The board offered an economic package including an average $1,600 annual pay raise. By HAROLD
JAPANESE SAUNA Trustee faults court's ruling
Township trustees should not have revoked the parlor's license two years ago. By BOB JACKSON
CHAMPION Teen-ager who brought explosives to school sentenced
The teen apologized to the court and the community. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Benjamin and Mylissa Santiago, 734 Whipple Ave., Campbell, boy, March 19. Joshua
LOCAL
LOCAL Poland, Bristol games on digital COLUMBUS -- Time Warner Cable digital customers will be
Avalon Holdings will take $2.2M accounting charge
HOWLAND -- The parent company of Avalon Lakes Golf Course said it will take a $2.2 million
SALEM Council OKs plan to add revenue to general fund
City council will be asked to approve borrowing money to help pay for sewer projects. By NORMAN
TRUMBULL, GEAUGA COUNTIES Kids, adults pitch in for litter cleanup
Last year, volunteers picked up 193,000 pounds of trash. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Letter carriers pick up food in nationwide drive
Letter carriers pick up food in nationwide drive YOUNGSTOWN -- There are two ways to take part in
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL IRS rep cites unreported funds
The IRS adviser said the money came from bribes, repairs and equipment given to Traficant. By
WARREN Judge restrains police promotion
City officials said 10 sergeants took the exam and six failed. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Police charge four after drug raids
One woman had 30 packets of suspected heroin in her waistband, police said. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 37-
POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown, Poland
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD March 11 Drug charges: Possession of drug paraphernalia
WEST MIDDLESEX School board OKs refinancing of loan through sale of bonds
The loan was to help pay for renovations to the high school. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The West
MOUNT UNION COLLEGE Nobel prize winner speaks on freedom
Desmond Tutu thanked the Mount Union College crowd -- and all Americans -- for his freedom. By
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Confident, Cafaro gets in jabs
On the stand, the businessman fired back answers to the congressman's questions. By PATRICIA MEADE
WARREN Health official calls FBI for probe into bids
The copier cost less than $15,000. By STEPHEN SIFF TRUMBULL STAFF WRITER WARREN -- The
MAHONING COUNTY Prosecutors: Teens who beat, robbed 3 deserve long terms
Each defendant could be sentenced to more than 105 years in prison. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Twin will serve time in killing of brother
Only an emotional plea from the defendant's parents spared him from going to prison before. By BOB
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL MAHONING COUNTY JUVENILE COURT LEAGUE M.M.C.C. 54, Keystone 45 Carlos Thornton