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Former South Range High home to mini-business incubator
Michelle Au and Ed Schaefer Sr. are optimistic that more businesses will move into The North Lima Business Complex. Au is building manager and runs ...
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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Columbiana County commissioner candidate injured by boulders
John Payne, a Democrat running for Columbiana County commissioner, received injuries when his pickup truck was hit by two falling boulders on state Route 39, police say.
Jamestown High teacher arrested on sexting charges
A Jamestown High School teacher has been arrested over allegations he sent sexually explicit text messages to two students.
Niles proposes Trumbull County house city jail prisoners
Niles proposes Trumbull County house city jail prisoners
Youngstown council moves ahead with $13.2M Exterran facility
Youngstown council moves ahead with $13.2M Exterran facility
Youngstown man gets probation on kidnapping, attempted rape charges
Youngstown man gets probation on kidnapping, attempted rape charges
200 to honor Kokrak tonite
Warren JFK grad Jason Kokrak will be the first Valley resident in 30 years to earn full-time status on the PGA Tour in 2012, and in Warren tonite, nearly 200 people will salute his feat.
Ellwood City will move Nativity scene after suit threat
Ellwood City will move Nativity scene after suit threat
West Side man arraigned on charges involving assault on YSU officer
West Side man arraigned on charges involving assault on YSU officer
8 US soldiers, including one from Youngstown, charged in comrade's death
8 US soldiers charged in comrade's death
Changes proposed to Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill
Changes proposed to Ohio's 'heartbeat' abortion bill
West Branch school board has special meeting Thursday
West Branch school board has special meeting Thursday
Daily airport air service in sight
Daily airport air service in sight VIENNA Negotiations are finally moving in the direction of
Gas pipeline expansion proposed
Gas pipeline expansion proposed HOUSTON A group of shale-related companies announced today a
Parole board says Lorraine should be executed
Parole board says Lorraine should be executed COLUMBUS The state parole board says a Trumbull
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 159 Reed Ave. Campbell, is taking orders today for
Julie Taylor | John Gavin
POLAND Julie Elizabeth Taylor of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and John Timothy Gavin of Umatilla, Fla.,
Laura Bryer | Matthew Beese
AKRON Laura Marie Bryer and Matthew Thornton Beese, both of Akron, were united in marriage June 24
Jamie Savage | Stephen Sinn
CANFIELD Jamie Lyn Savage of Austintown became the bride of Stephen Walter Sinn, also of
Hillside hosts holiday raffle as fund-raiser
Hillside hosts holiday raffle as fund-raiser WARREN Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, 8747
OSU gets bowl ban, other penalties
Ohio State players broke the rules and got to play in the Sugar Bowl anyway. Jim Tressel knew about infractions and let it all happen.
STEM receives $20K grant
A $20,000 grant from the AT&T Foundation will help fund internships for city school students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields.
NITRO'S LAW: Former kennel owner arrested
STEVE CROLEY ACCUSED OF VIOLATING PROBATION ‘nitro’s law’ Former kennel owner arrested By
Schmidt’s treys propel Struthers
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com POLAND In the first six games this season, the halftime score
Vivo named coach at East
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Schools have named one of
Mahoning Valley jobless rate takes dive
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In 1991, Bill Clinton announced his candidacy for
Fracking rules to be more stringent
Ohio plans to scrap some fracking regulations in lieu of more- stringent rules, but some antifracking advocates remain skeptical about the proposed changes.
Mahone’s last shot nets Fitch a comeback win
By Brandon JUDEH sports@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN With only seconds remaining in a tie game, the
Youngstown officials seek to curb city’s violence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials are searching for new ways
Boardman’s Moschella steps down
Staff report BOARDMAN With 546 wins, long-time Boardman High girls basketball coach Ron
Comets’ strong third quarter tames Tigers
By DOUG CHAPIN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND The Howland High girls basketball team gave up 25
Ruling: Mercer County cops' deadly force justified
Staff report farrell, pa. The Mercer County District Attorney ruled as justified two police
Prep sports at a glance
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Beaver Local 59, Lisbon 48 Boardman 67,
YSU officer dragged after stopping vehicle on campus
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown State University police officer was taken to the hospital
We Are Ohio mulls plans for its future
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The main opponent group against Senate Bill 5 is
Former South Range High home to mini-business incubator
Michelle Au and Ed Schaefer Sr. are optimistic that more businesses will move into The North Lima Business Complex. Au is building manager and runs the daily operations at A Crafting Affaire. Schaefer co-owns all three of the former South Range school buildings with John Munroe.
Uniquely baked sekacz
Golden Polish delicacy resembles a pine tree By JoAnn Jones Special to The Vindicator One of
SEKACZ
SEKACZ The recipe here is adapted for the home baker and uses a springform pan instead of a spit.
We are a multi-faith nation
Opinion: The annual controversy surrounding greetings for this season, “Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy
HUBBARD OSHA cites Warren Fab plant
Staff report HUBBARD The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Holiday entertaining made easy
Family Features When preparing a holiday feast, you want to know your friends and family will
We should proceed carefully when covering sex scandals
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers The accounts of sexual predation involving coaches at
PETA: Curtail NC opossum-drop custom
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. If a national animal-rights group gets its way, people in a small
Five DVD boxed sets that are worth giving Great last-minute GIFT SETS
By Misha Berson The Seattle Times There are plenty of stream-it-and-leave-it attractions. But
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., community room, 500 Ohio Ave. Beaver school
Honda scrambles to revamp Civic
Associated Press ROMULUS, Mich. Honda is scrambling to revamp its Civic just eight months after
NFL boosts concussions staff
Associated Press BEREA The NFL will require teams to place certified athletic trainers in the
Home-construction rise suggests turnaround
Associated Press WASHINGTON The depressed housing market has held the economy back for four
Marshall rallies for bowl victory
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Rakeem Cato threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns to
Stocks soar on Europe hopes
Associated Press NEW YORK Encouraging signs out of Europe and a surprisingly strong report on
nfl roundup
Jets: Mark Sanchez says he appreciates the way Derek Jeter and Eli Manning have handled the hot
Fire official will retain post while OVI case is resolved
Staff report coitsville Assistant Township Fire Chief Chris Manack will keep his post now that
Lab-made bird flu details under wraps
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. government paid scientists to figure out how the deadly
Egyptian women protest treatment of females
Los Angeles Times CAIRO Thousands of angry Egyptian women joined a fifth day of protests in
Free throws lift Pistons over Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND Detroit Pistons coach Lawrence Frank was happy his team pulled out a
Malkin powers Pens past Hawks
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Evgeni Malkin’s scoring burst was good enough through two periods
Healing Sullinger leads OSU to win
Associated Press COLUMBUS Jared Sullinger felt he needed to play, even if he wasn’t 100 percent.
Winter storm weakens
Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. A deadly storm that halted travel throughout the Great Plains
A supremely important vote
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In November’s elections, the national media gave extensive coverage
Leaderless N. Koreans don’t know how bad they have it
Editorial: Some people just love their monarchs. How else can anyone explain the weeping and gnashing of
Hill leads Buckeyes in romp
Associated Press COLUMBUS Tayler Hill scored 24 points to help No. 11 Ohio State overcome a
Payday dangers
Opinion: Payday dangers Columbus Dispatch: Payday loans always have been a mixed bag: They offer emergency
Iraq is a broken country
Opinion: While Democrats and Republicans squabble in Congress they deserve bipartisan credit for one stunning
Ohio Turnpike tolls to increase
Staff report BEREA Travelers driving on the Ohio Turnpike will need to make sure they have the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Rebecca Black tops all videos in 2011 NEW YORK Rebecca Black’s infamous “Friday”
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Kedar and Varada Bhide, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 19. Nichole
AREA COLLEGES Tuesday games
MEN Wabash 63, Baldwin-Wallace 61 LEXINGTON, KY. Sophomore guard Grant Fairhurst scored a
Young sculptors visit Island of Misfit Toys
Akron Art Museum One South High Akron, OH 44308 Phone: 330.376.9185 By Kim Hone-McMahan
Adam Sandler says he wrote “The Chanukah Song” — an ode to well-known Jews in all
Adam Sandler says he wrote “The Chanukah Song” — an ode to well-known Jews in all walks of life —
Kim’s son leads mourning
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea North Korea’s anointed heir Kim Jong Un led a solemn
5 die when plane crashes on highway
5 die when plane crashes on highway morris township, n.j. A small plane heading for Georgia
Trade group: Holiday flying to fall slightly
Trade group: Holiday flying to fall slightly new york Fewer people will fly this holiday season,
Steelers let chance to control AFC slip away
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger’s injured left ankle — unlike the lighting at
Rose agrees to contract extension
Associated Press CHICAGO Reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension
House GOP rejects payroll tax cut
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress lurched toward Grinch-like gridlock Tuesday as the
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 21, the 355th day of 2011. There are 10 days left in the year. Winter
Miles named coach of the year
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. LSU’s 2011 season will be remembered for challenging Les
Court considers disciplinary action
Court considers disciplinary action COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court is considering disciplinary
Councilman explains his vote
Opinion: Councilman explains his vote As a member of city coun- cil, I voted in favor of an ordinance
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas E. Richardson Jr., 42, of 30 Zents Ave.,
Man accidentally kills Amish girl
Associated Press FREDERICKSBURG, Ohio A man cleaning his muzzle-loading rifle shot the gun into