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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

ASAP Ribbon Race

Ribbon


State Route 518 closing for culvert work Tuesday

road closing


Kennedy Road closing Tuesday through Friday

Kennedy road


Thanksgiving donations needed

Thanksgiving


TNR lists its animals on Petfinder.com

TNR lists its animals on Petfinder.com WARREN — TNR of Warren recently joined other animal welfare


Salem halts Campbell rally, surges to fourth win, 32-14

CAMPBELL — The turning point in the Salem-Campbell Memorial High football game Friday night came in

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Wow of a weekend

Peace Race, Oktoberfests, Penguins, Buckeyes, Phantoms will keep Valley kicking Staff Report


Valley farmer serves up fresh idea

Valley farmer serves up fresh idea By D.A. WILKINSON Columbiana County’s long history of


Rebels remain King of the Hill

Crestview’s quarterback leads 35-14 romp By TOM WILLIAMS COLUMBIANA — Just like last fall, the

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Boardman’s back: Spartans top Hoover

BOARDMAN — If the Boardman Spartans expected to state their case for a postseason berth, then

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Hospitals in the Valley tread cautiously, optimistically toward H1N1 flu treatment

Health-care workers will be among the first to be vaccinated. Area hospitals are gearing up


Skiba brothers help Ridge rally past Springfield, 26-19

MINERAL RIDGE — At 5 p.m. on Friday, Mineral Ridge High football coach Joe Stevens got a call from


State cuts, bonuses eat up new YSU revenue

This fall’s increase in tuition will help cover uncertainties in state funding next year.


YSU hosts Missouri State

The Penguins will try for their second consecutive conference win. By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN


Horse owner faces suit over car accident in ’07

The crash occurred in the early hours of Sept. 30, 2007. YOUNGSTOWN — A Coshocton woman has sued


One in four helped by United Way

The charity’s 2009 financial campaign goal is $2.5 million. YOUNGSTOWN — The United Way of


Phantoms open inaugural USHL season vs. defending champs

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Phantoms begin play in the United States Hockey League tonight, when


Union Twp. supervisors postpone decision on liquor-license transfer

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township supervisors have put off a decision after a public hearing on


Area station owner restructures, leaves bankruptcy

By DON SHILLING The Los Angeles company that controls four area television stations has emerged


Furry squatters about to lose their home

Kittens peer out a window of the abandoned house at 52 Seventh St. in Campbell where they've been living and which soon will be demolished in a program to rid the city of 137 dilapidated structures.


Governor playing semantics with taxes

Opinion: COLUMBUS — That whole tax freeze dealio that Gov. Ted Strickland announced last week, the one that’s


Millions of adjustable-rate mortgages will reset higher in a few years

WASHINGTON — Take a look around the corner. Millions of adjustable-rate mortgages are going to


W. Reserve hangs on to defeat Wellsville

BERLIN CENTER — Western Reserve High football coach Andy Hake knows that winning doesn’t always look


Dryer gets out dog hair

Dear Heloise: I have four rescue dogs and slipcovers on my couches. I have spent hours and a fortune


There’s help for depression

Dear Annie: I am a 50-year-old woman who has struggled with depression for nearly 30 years. I’ve


Metro digest

More than 40 to enlist VIENNA — More than 40 people will gather in Hangar 302 at the Youngstown


Kempe’s moment in the sun

AUSTINTOWN — Rich Kempe quietly gushes while reflecting on his moment in the sun during the 1978


Rediscovering bison, prairie life

When Columbus discovered the New World in 1492, the approximately 1 million American Indians who


Indiana eyes new legacy against Ohio St.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — After 125 years of college football, Indiana is trying to start a new legacy


Anglers know fishing is an art

To those who are not so fortunate to have become anglers, the world of fishing would seem to be a


Health overhaul is closer than ever yet still far off

WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight months in office, Barack Obama has now pushed closer than any other


Suspect in Aug. 11 slayings arrested

The capital-murder suspect will be arraigned Tuesday morning. YOUNGSTOWN — The North Side man


Show your support for the NAACP

Opinion: The fall season is usually the time when the area’s minority-rights advocacy groups have their major


Te Elias scores 3 TDs; Lakeview rallies to defeat Newton Falls

CORTLAND — During the Lakeview-Newton Falls halftime show, a Lakeview High band member made a fellow


Canfield defeats East High 23-0

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU CANFIELD — The Canfield Cardinals were feeling very special after their 23-0


Births for 2009-10-3

Area births


‘80 Days’ enthralls on stage at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN — Some books should be left as books. Others make the transition to film well. But few


Seniors worry changes will reduce benefits

CHICAGO (AP) — Businessman Stewart Grill, 75, believes there’s waste in Medicare. He’s just


TV news shows | Guest lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan


LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday program

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; rebroadcast on the Time Warner Cable community access


Ohio lawmakers tape comedy bit for Leno

Ohio lawmakers tape comedy bit for Leno WASHINGTON — Two Ohio members of Congress have turned


AT&T gives $1,000 to Youngstown Playhouse

YOUNGSTOWN — AT&T made a $1,000 contribution to the Youngstown Playhouse on Friday. Rand Becker,


A critical gun law case

Washington Post: With its landmark ruling in the 2008 case of District of Columbia v. Heller, the


Will area residents embrace new Phantoms? We hope so

Editorial: The Mahoning Valley SteelHounds professional hockey team is fading from memory; the Mahoning Valley


‘SuperFetch’ teaches dogs new tricks

NEW YORK — Maybe you don’t worry about spoiling your new manicure before your nails can dry. But


Pope to canonize priest as saint

dr. agnes martinko The old, gray stone church sits about four blocks inland, tucked behind the


October has a way of changing things

Opinion: David’s shoes held their place at the top of the basement stairs. They were the first things you’d


Employee in Letterman incident pleads innocent

NEW YORK (AP) — A CBS News employee pleaded innocent Friday to trying to blackmail David Letterman


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It’s a question of health, equality

Opinion: BOSTON — My favorite moment so far in the health care debate was when Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl argued


Learning how to do stunts

SEATTLE (AP) — In this job market, people will do some crazy things. Say, for instance, flailing


BRIDGE Weekly quiz

Weekly quiz Q: Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 4 uA 9 5 4 vA Q 8 wA 10 7 The


Business digest

NATION No agreement reached for Visteon bonus plan DOVER, Del. — Auto-parts supplier Visteon


Girard’s defense shuts down Niles in 54-6 victory

GIRARD — Girard High coach Bud McSuley challenged his defensive unit going into Friday night’s


Bounce Around fundraiser to be sponsored by CASA

BOARDMAN — Mahoning County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program will host a Bounce Around from


Fitch dominates first 3 quarters before holding off Jackson, 45-37

AUSTINTOWN — Coming off its first loss of the season, the Fitch High football team needed a victory


Mahoning Co. to get funds for OVI enforcement in 2010

The money will be used for sobriety checkpoints, zero-tolerance blitzes and seat-belt education.


J.D. Byrider will relocate its used-car lot

BOARDMAN — J.D. Byrider plans to move its Boardman used-car lot to the former Frederick Chrysler


Candidate’s residency disputed

LISBON — Lisbon Mayor Michael Lewis has filed a challenge to a village businesswoman’s bid to vote.


Garden Forum awards scholarships

Special to The Vindicator REWARDING MOMENT: Following a recent fundraiser, the Garden Forum of the


GO & DO

Today CHILDREN Lost Acres, 10-5, Amazing Acres, 10,000 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield; (330)


OCEA convention

OCEA convention YOUNGSTOWN — The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, in collaboration with the


Pens get off to winnning start, 3-2, over NY Rangers

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby watched the Penguins raise their Stanley Cup


Ohio applies for rail-service funds

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s bid for $564 million in federal-stimulus money to launch passenger- train


A STRONG FOUNDATION

St. John’s Episcopal Church to celebrate sesquicentennial The North Side Episcopal church was

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Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Oct. 3, the 276th day of 2009. There are 89 days left in the year. On this date


Religious life won’t be the same after economic downturn

“In 2010, I think we’re going to see 10 or 15 percent of congregations saying they’re in serious


4 US, British troops die in attacks over 2 days

KABUL (AP) — A suicide bomber struck a U.S. convoy in southern Afghanistan on Friday, killing two


Obama meets in Denmark with commander of Afghanistan war

WASHINGTON (AP) — At a pivotal point in the administration’s Afghanistan strategy, President Barack


Man escapes potential life term over son’s tattoo

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A man facing a life sentence for having a quarter-sized gang sign tattooed on


Mahoning County Court Filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John D. Babyak, 27, of 6985 Harrington Ave., Boardman, and


Tribe bounced by Red Sox 6-2; Pirates topple Reds 3-1

BOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka tuned up for the postseason with his fourth straight strong performance


Stull’s three TD passes lead Pitt over Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bill Stull threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns to help Pittsburgh


Quakes hit California

Quakes hit California LONE PINE, Calif. — A series of earthquakes with preliminary magnitudes


US jobless rate hits 26-year high

WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate edged closer to a milestone 10 percent in September, but


Olympics panel hands Obama stinging defeat

WASHINGTON — The International Olympic Committee’s stinging first-round elimination of Chicago on


Ohio expects swine-flu vaccine next week

COLUMBUS (AP) — Officials say Ohio should receive its first shipment of swine-flu vaccine next week.


Ursuline runs past Aquinas

LOUISVILLE — Senior Allen Jones carried five times for 146 yards and three touchdowns as the


Cupan’s four touchdowns carry McDonald to sixth straight victory

NORTH JACKSON — Nick Cupan ran for four touchdowns and picked up 114 yards on 16 carries as McDonald


Struthers defeats LaBrae; Hubbard and Poland win

STRUTHERS — Keith Auman led the way for Struthers, scoring twice to give the Wildcats their first


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Wendy Webb and Bev Schuman on Youngstown Schools

Issue Two Discussion