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

Boardman officially moving to All-American Conference

Boardman officially moving to All-American Conference.


Youngstown council starts to look at ward redistricting

Youngstown council starts to look at ward redistricting YOUNGSTOWN An initial meeting today of


Legislators express hope for additional human trafficking legislation

Legislators express hope for additional human trafficking legislation WARREN Four state


Struthers installs four-way stop, receives mixed reactions

Study found that intersection had high frequency of accidents Traffic signs in Struthers garner


Drugs, aliases, and a very angry pig

Liberty police arrest man at hotel, find suspected drugs and a pot-bellied porker Penelope the Pig


Boardman eyesore - Terrace Motel - coming down next month

Boardman eyesore coming down next month


Thomas J. Starr indicted in Saturday night murder in Southington

Thomas J. Starr indicted in Saturday night murder in Southington WARREN A Trumbull County


Power back on at The Vindicator

Let there be light: The newsroom was back to full power at about 5 p.m. this evening.


#VindyGreatest juniors roll at Salem: Butler, Jondas, Avery, Jacobson, Braydich, Loomis, Flaviano

8 more join Greatest finals: Butler, Jondas, Loomis, Andric, Braydich


Supreme Court makes it harder to sue businesses

Supreme Court makes it harder to sue businesses


Benefits available to those exposed to 9/11 toxins

Benefits available to those exposed to 9/11 toxins NEW YORK (AP) — New York officials on Monday


'Family Ties' creator Gary David Goldberg dies

'Family Ties' creator Gary David Goldberg dies


Food, clothing giveaway Tuesday at Youngstown church

Food, clothing giveaway Tuesday at Youngstown church


Police search again near home of Pats’ Hernandez

Police search again near home of Pats’ Hernandez NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Police are again


$15K for NCAA matchup flowed through JobsOhio fund

$15K for NCAA matchup flowed through JobsOhio fund


Russian astronauts take spacewalk at space station

Russian astronauts take spacewalk at space station CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two space station


2 Mich. McDonald’s drop halal food after suit

2 Mich. McDonald’s drop halal food after suit DETROIT (AP) — The only two McDonald’s restaurants


Obama walks tightrope on gay rights in Africa

Obama walks tightrope on gay rights in Africa ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The U.S. embassy in


Pelosi’s defense of NSA surveillance draws boos

Pelosi’s defense of NSA surveillance draws boos SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — House Minority Leader


YSU announces record $10M fundraising year

YSU announces record $10M fundraising year YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University is announcing


Romania sends plane for victims of bus crash that killed 18

Romania sends plane for victims of bus crash that killed 18 PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Romania


Sour cream maker eyes Ohio location for new plant

Sour cream maker eyes Ohio location for new plant One of the country’s top sour cream makers is a


UPDATED | Downtown power outage hits Vindicator; other businesses may be impacted

Downtown power outage hits The Vindicator


Association seeks outstanding alumni

Association seeks outstanding alumni EAST LIVERPOOL On Oct. 5, the Beaver Local Alumni


Area home sales sluggish in May

Area home sales sluggish in May Home sales throughout the Mahoning Valley were sluggish last


NRC auditing earthquake readiness of W. Pa. plant

NRC auditing earthquake readiness of W. Pa. plant SHIPPINGPORT, Pa. (AP) — Inspectors from the


Charges expected in fatal Southington stabbing

Charges expected in fatal Southington stabbing WARREN Police expect today to charge Thomas J.


Supreme Court sends affirmative action case back to lower court

Supreme Court sends affirmative action case back to lower court


WORTH A LOOK

CRAFT SHOWS Celebrate Poland Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday during the


Who is Harry? Let's be frank

In Niles, they want to be frank about the important contributions of Harry Stevens.


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Scrappers’ Hamrick mows down Doubledays

The 19-year-old pitcher retired the first 13 batters he faced.

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Damage tree transformed into work of art

Wood carver Bob Anderson uses his talents to carve the tree into a lasting memorial in Mesopotamia.

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A contractor will pave portions of at least 58 streets

The work will start at the end of the month or early July

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Trumbull Co. effort pursues police digital network

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Top Trumbull County law- enforcement administrators say


Snowden seeking asylum in Ecuador

Associated Press WASHINGTON Admitted leaker Edward Snowden circled the globe in evasion of U.S.


Carrasco scuffles in Tribe loss

The starting pitcher didn’t get through the fifth inning of a 5-3 defeat to the Twins.


Oil and gas ad campaign builds industry support

The American Petroleum Institute has led a multimillion dollar ad campaign for years


Demolition of Niles McKinley High School nearly complete

Becky Archer DePanicis has been watching with interest the demolition of Niles McKinley High School the past three weeks.


The Gold Award is the highest recognition for girl scouts

Community service projects are required


49ers come ‘home’ for dinner

Several current and former players appeared at the DeBartolos’ annual scholarship dinner.


JOHN N. SKRUCK

JOHN N. SKRUCK Accused of FEDERAL BOND VIOLATION Height: 5’9” Weight: 200 Hair: Brown


Cristal L. Jethrow

Cristal L. Jethrow ACCUSED OF POSSESSION OF Solvents with Toxic Vapors/Fumes Height: 5’3”


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Monday, June 24, the 175th day of 2013. There are 190 days left in the year.


Congress kicks the deficit can

Opinion: It almost seems like distant history now, but it was really just a few short months ago that


Hybrids pave way for cleaner US

Opinion: By Michael E. KRAFT McClatchy-Tribune News Service GREEN BAY, Wis. Modern electric hybrid


State, local officials confirm no issues at Halcon well

Flaring and flames that it generate are a normal part of the natural-gas drilling process


PROBLEMS | Organization’s response

The Girl Scouts of the USA faces an array of problems. Here’s a summary of major issues, and what


US takes another step into morass of Mideast

Opinion: A generation ago, it took many years for most Americans to recognize that Vietnam was a bottomless


‘Watch Dogs’ video game reflects real-life events

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Across the dizzying, colorful show floor at the recent Electronic


Mangapora has loathing for losing

The Vindicator Female Athlete of the Year said her competitiveness is a key reason for her success.


Price’s hopes began with hoops

The Vindicator Male Athlete of the Year eventually made a name for himself on the football field and in the throwing circle.


Man relieved with arrest in death

Associated Press TOLEDO A northwestern Ohio man says he’s relieved he can stop living under a


The sixth-season finale of AMC’s “Mad Men” aired Sunday, and the drama has now

The sixth-season finale of AMC’s “Mad Men” aired Sunday, and the drama has now moved forward to the


Dissension, fiscal woes beset the Girl Scouts

Associated Press Given the friction and financial woes facing the Girl Scouts these days, perhaps


ROBERT W. FISHER

ROBERT W. FISHER ACCUSED OF UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION, MURDER, ARSON Height: 6’


Diesels give best bang for buck

Opinion: By Allen R. SCHAEFFER McClatchy-Tribune News Service FREDERICK, Md. Are we there yet? With


Birthday event

Birthday event All Eat’n Park Restaurants will offer 99-cent kids’ meals during its Smiley’s


Cleanup effort begins at Ohio veterans home

Associated Press SANDUSKY Thousands of military veterans’ headstones and cemetery plots are


Area men create documentary on Dakota Presbyterians

Film produced by local men will air in July on a Christian channel and website


Cattrall faces aging in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’

Associated Press LONDON “What a drag it is getting old,” a young Mick Jagger sang five decades


Hostess: Twinkies will return July 15

Associated Press NEW YORK Hostess is betting on a sweet comeback for Twinkies when they return


Summer brings changes for district

Staff report Change is coming to the Austintown School District this summer. The old Fitch High


’Under the Dome’ gives summer TV chills, buzz CAPPED ANTICIPATION

IF YOU WATCH What: “Under the Dome” When: Today, 10 p.m. Where: CBS By Chuck Barney Contra


Let first responders know what’s in fracking fluids

Opinion: Be open on fracking-fluid contents This fall legisla tors will vote on Ohio Senate Bill 17, The


WEBSITE

WEBSITE Karen Klein Anti- Bullying Foundation: www.karenkleinfoundation.org


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Answers Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x8 5 uJ 8 2 vA J 7 6 2 wA K 5


Scrappers notebook | News and notes

Top Dog: Scrappers starter Caleb Hamrick has retired 30 of 34 batters he has faced this year, and


Mandela in critical condition, officials say

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Nelson Mandela’s health has deteriorated and he is in critical


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Forrest A. Couch Sr., 37, of 8 Belmont Ave., Niles,


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road,


Pirates rally to complete sweep

Pittsburgh scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning, then held off the Angels.


Fitch’s Figueroa 2nd at New Balance Nationals

Fitch’s Figueroa 2nd at New Balance Nationals GREENSBORO, N.C. Austintown Fitch junior Gabrielle


Air crash shows risks, thrill of wing walking

Associated Press CINCINNATI Risking death every time they go to work, wing walkers need courage,


Pakistan says 10 foreign tourists, guide killed in raid

Associated Press ISLAMABAD Islamic militants disguised as policemen killed 10 foreign climbers


Truex snaps 218-race losing streak

It was just the second win of his career.


Duke edges Stroud in Travelers playoff

The 44-year-old earned his first PGA Tour victory.


UCLA focuses on pitching & defense at CWS

The Bruins have scored just eight runs in three wins.


Safe driving course

Safe driving course HOWLAND Shepherd of the Valley- Howland, 4100 North River Road NE, is


It’s time for our state to give credit to its military veterans

Editorial: Kudos to Ohio Gov. John Kasich for his executive order this month that seeks to fairly compensate


Woman also stabbed

Suspect to be charged today


VW keeps mum on plant expansion

VW keeps mum on plant expansion chattanooga, tenn. Volkswagen calls its Chattanooga plant a


A year after being bullied, bus monitor teaches kindness

Associated Press GREECE, N.Y. No new carpet or fur-niture for the home she’s lived in for 46


No bail for sex offender charged in girl’s death

Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A judge on Sunday denied bail to a registered sex offender


Injuries take toll on Bruins, Blackhawks

The teams will play Game 6 tonight with slightly depleted rosters.


Serena, Sharapova in Wimbledon spat

Associated Press LONDON As her agent nodded along approvingly from a front-row seat, Serena


AFGHANISTAN Government reaffirms support for peace talks

Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan’s government reaffirmed support Sunday for possible talks


Zimmerman jurors begin sequestration

Zimmerman jurors begin sequestration sanford, fla. The six jurors and four alternates who will


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘Monsters’ beats zombies, Superman at box office LOS ANGELES Turns out zombies and


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