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Power back on at The Vindicator
Let there be light: The newsroom was back to full power at about 5 p.m. this evening.
UPDATED | Downtown power outage hits Vindicator; other businesses may be impacted
Downtown power outage hits The Vindicator
Damage tree transformed into work of art
Wood carver Bob Anderson uses his talents to carve the tree into a lasting memorial in Mesopotamia.
Stories published June 24, 2013
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
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
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
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.
Scrappers’ Hamrick mows down Doubledays
The 19-year-old pitcher retired the first 13 batters he faced.
Damage tree transformed into work of art
Wood carver Bob Anderson uses his talents to carve the tree into a lasting memorial in Mesopotamia.
A contractor will pave portions of at least 58 streets
The work will start at the end of the month or early July
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.
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
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
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
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