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

OVI checkpoint tonight, saturdation patrols all weekend in Mahoning County

A federally-funded drunk driving checkpoint is operating on Glenwood Avenue in the city and will continue until midnight, the Mahoning County OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) Task Force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced in a news release.


Western Reserve 45, Trinity 19

High school football playoff scores


Silver Lining fundraiser draws nearly 200 tonight

Some 180 people gathered Saturday for a fund-raising dinner-dance in support of a local organization that offers financial assistance to cancer patients in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys.


Crestview 35, Liberty 26

High school football playoff scores


Akron Manchester 19, Ursuline 16

High school football playoff scores


Austintown Fitch 31, Marysville 21

High school football playoffs


YSU falls to Northern Iowa in closing seconds

YSU falls to Northern Iowa in closing seconds.


Kokrak stays in contention

Jason Kokrak's third round in the 60s kept him in the hunt.


YSU takes 20-19 lead on Northern Iowa in 4th

YSU takes 20-19 lead on Northern Iowa in 4th.


Blitz Saturday playoff football finals

Saturday's high school football playoff scores


UNI takes 19-14 lead over YSU in fourth quarter

UNI takes 19-14 lead over YSU in fourth quarter.


Youngstown State leads UNI 14-12 in fourth

Youngstown State leads UNI 14-12 in fourth.


YSU leads Northern Iowa 14-6 after three quarters

YSU leads Northern Iowa 14-6 after three quarters.


Youngstown State leads UNI 14-6 in 3Q

Youngstown State leads UNI 14-6 in 3Q.


Home and Holiday show offers drawing for $6,000 kitchen

Home remodeling may not be high on the list of priorities with Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season only 18 days away, but sponsors of the free 2013 Home and Holiday Show this weekend at the Eastwood Expo Center hope to change all that.


YSU leads Northern Iowa 14-3 at halftime

YSU leads Northern Iowa 14-3 at halftime.


YSU leads Northern Iowa 14-3 in 2Q

YSU leads Northern Iowa 14-3 in 2Q.


22 Western Reserve Council Scouts tackle technology at robotics event at YSU

One day, 13-year-old Gabe Hasan may learn how cases move through the legal system, but now he’s excited to learn how things move mechanically.


YSU leads Northern Iowa 7-3 after 1Q

YSU leads Northern Iowa 7-3 after 1Q.


SHARON TRAGEDY UPDATE | 3 killed, 4 injured, one released after treatment

Three people are dead, including two Sharon High School football players, and four other people were injured in a head-on crash between the SUV containing four high school football players and a pickup truck on a slight bend in the Shenango Valley Freeway, just west of the Oakland Avenue Viaduct at 10:05 p.m. Friday.


Susan Savastuk | Glorianne Leck

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Glorianne Leck and Susan Savastuk of Bloomington, Ind., both formerly of

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Heather James | Alfred Davis III

YOUNGSTOWN Heather Ann James and Alfred H. Davis III exchanged vows at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at

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Lindsay Wilson | Thomas Peluso

LOWELLVILLE Lindsay J. Wilson and Thomas D. Peluso exchanged vows July 13 at Our Lady of the Holy

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Bethany Camp | Andrew Meyer

AKRON Montrose Zion United Methodist Church was the setting of the 3:30 p.m. wedding April 6 for

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Kristie Hanrahan | Kevin Johnson

BOARDMAN St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park was the setting for the Aug. 31 wedding of

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Kathryn Gainard | Cord Monroe

GIRARD Kathryn Anne Gainard of Girard and Cord Lucas David Monroe of Seattle exchanged vows at 10

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Monday event in Canfield will benefit kids with cleft lip/palates

Chef Matt of Yolo Grille and Wine Bar, 5231 S. Canfield-Niles Road, is preparing hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Monday to benefit a Mission of Love project to Guatemala City, Guatemala.


Fowler gets state grant to promote safe driving

Fowler Township Police Department has received a $65,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Ohio Traffic Safety Office. The department will use the funds for education on traffic safety, distracted driving and sober driving. The money will be channeled to the Trumbull County Safe Communities organization.


Tease photo

Struthers returns to form for first playoff win since 1999

After being shut out in the first half of their first playoff game in 14 years, Struthers High senior running back Nick Pollifrone admitted that the Wildcats were “obviously frustrated.”

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Dellick pleads not guilty, put on house arrest

Also orders no contact with victim, YSU


Failed Youngstown mayoral candidate will receive psychiatric treatment

He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to four criminal charges


Poland recovers for OT triumph

The Bulldogs wiped out a 21-0 deficit


Ruling means some property owners owe nothing for Belmont Ave. sewer line

The attorney for a Brookfield couple that owns land on Belmont Avenue in Liberty says a Trumbull County judge’s ruling means his clients and others owe nothing for a sewer line serving their properties.


UNI hurting on eve of YSU visit

The Panthers’ five-game losing streak is UNI’s worst since 1978.


Alessi is more in Raiders’ win

South Range junior running back Joe Alessi could not look any less threatening.


Struthers students support family's cancer fight

Proceeds from Sunday's spaghetti dinner will go toward Dean Macklen's medical expenses.


Chicago prof tells about white collar criminals, whistleblowers

The professor uses the interview subjects’ stories as teaching tools


Second-half burst carries Hubbard to victory

A 16-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brennan Wassil to Isiah Scott and George Hill’s 66-yard TD run pushed Hubbard’s lead from 14-0 to 28-0 in the third quarter.


Mennonite brothers sentenced for sex crimes

Probation give to both


Mooney bulldozes past John Hay

The Cardinals jumped out to a 31-0 lead


Workers rupture gas line in New Castle neighborhood

When the gas line broke it sounded like a train, said New Castle assistant fire chief Tom Bulisco.


Big plays by Aquinas too much for Brookfield

Key turnovers early and a 27–0 second-half run by Louisville St. Thomas Aquinas helped the Knights defeat the Warriors, 47–14, on Friday night at George Nicholas Field.


Girard gymnast competing in Colorado

Aidan Warga, 13, of Girard is competing this weekend in the USA Gymnastics Future Stars National Championships at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.


Kokrak shoots 65 in second round

Warren’s Jason Kokrak had the low score of the second round — a 65 — to vault into contention.


Austintown band chili cook-off, concert series supports veterans

The Austintown band will host a chili cook-off and concert series on Sunday to honor and support veterans.


Canfield elementary school brings STEM alive

From Nov. 4 through Nov., students at Hilltop Elementary School in Canfield participated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math week.


Youngstown councilwoman to run for the Ohio House

She’ll be the second candidate to file for the position


Making Kids Count offers mentors to Struthers 4th-graders

Carmen Lorubbio, a fourth-grader at Struthers Elementary School, and Jenny Kennedy, his mentor and the founder of Making Kids Count, work on a reading exercise after school.


HEALTH INSURANCE Few options for Obama to fix cancellations problem

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says he’ll do everything he can to help


Schwebel’s closing site

Schwebel’s closing site YOUNGSTOWN Schwebel’s announced it will close its bread-making facility


CBS News admits error in ‘60 Minutes’ Benghazi story

Associated Press NEW YORK CBS News admitted Friday it was wrong to trust a “60 Minutes” source


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Alanis Morissette aims for Broadway NEW YORK If Alanis Morissette gets her wish,


Fired professor sues university

Associated Press CINCINNATI A former Ohio college professor found not guilty of rape and


California tech company with office in Canfield acquired

Globo, an international company, acquires Notify


Police: Instagram account identifies Philly witnesses

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA An anonymous social-media site has been identifying witnesses in


Oil and gas supply company will create 150 new Valley jobs

Legacy Measurement Solutions confirms it will manufacture its products in Brookfield


Despite shutdown, businesses boost hiring

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy may be sturdier than analysts had assumed.


Watch out for the headwinds

Opinion: COLUMBUS The keyword for the 2014 gubernatorial campaign may be “headwinds.” As in the stalling


Food stamps help fuel economy

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The day after Halloween, the federal government rolled back food stamp benefits


FREE MEALS FOR VETeranS

Several area restaurants are offering free meals for veterans and military service members on


NBC to air first commercial space flight

Associated Press NEW YORK NBC has won the television space race. The network announced Friday


The biggest losers in Tuesday’s election: Ohio’s school students

Editorial: Taxed-off residents of the Mahoning Valley: 9 Public school districts in Mahoning, Trumbull and


No Joke! The Onion ending print editions

Associated Press CHICAGO In poking fun at current events, satirical newspaper The Onion often


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.: Emily Rozeka and Julie


Derrick Peete murder trial in Warren pushed back

Peete is one of two men charged with aggravated murder in the Nov. 11, 2012, death of Marco Dukes Warren.


First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge is mission-minded

The church celebrated its 150th anniversary with a variety of activities.


Church Background

Church Background First Presbyterian Church of Mineral Ridge, 3654 Main St., Mineral Ridge,


Onslaught from typhoon kills more than 100

Associated Press MANILA, PHILIPPINES One of the strongest storms on record slammed into the


Altitude attitude

Associated Press CHICAGO Rising from the ashes of 9/11, the new World Trade Center tower has


Woman, 72, convicted in neighbor’s stabbing death

Associated Press HAMILTON A jury in southwestern Ohio has rejected a 72-year-old woman’s self-


Two taken into custody minutes after West Side robbery

Suspect on probation for shooting partner


Submit services for Thanksgiving

Submit services for Thanksgiving Information on special services for Thanksgiving will be


Roads reopen

Culvert replacement will close part of State Route 46 in Canfield Township starting Monday.


Installation planned

Installation planned AUSTINTOWN The Rev. Mark Nelson will be installed as pastor of Austintown


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2013. There are 52 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


JFK items displayed

Associated Press DAYTON Many items that make up the searing images from the assassination of


Child porn defendant pleads guilty

Christopher Cavna pleaded guilty as charged to four federal child pornography counts and faces 25 to 180 years in prison.


METRO DIGEST || Sandwich for shoebox

Sandwich for shoebox POLAND Chick-Fil-A Restaurant, 1051 Boardman Poland Road, will host a


2016 execution date set for condemned killer

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court set a 2016 execution date Friday for a Columbus


MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury this week indicted these people on these charges: Davale Diehl, 26,


holiday What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for the holiday on


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen J. Hripko, 47, of 5089 Winslow Drive, Mineral


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Julia Lorenzo Hernandez and Tomos Lopez Lorenzo, Salem, girl,


Canfield council and the mayor defended their pre-election efforts

Canfield council and the mayor defended their pre-election efforts


Steelers rookie to face former coach, Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Shamarko Thomas didn’t take it personally when the Buffalo Bills and new coach Doug Marrone skipped over the hard-hitting safety in the first four rounds of the NFL draft.


VETERANS DAY Events schedule

A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator.


Ohio will offer 255 plate designs

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio motorists soon will be able to choose from 255 specialty license


YSU has ticket special for military personnel

YSU has ticket special for military personnel youngstown The Youngstown State Athletic


Jury convicts husband in shooting death at hospital

Associated Press AKRON An Ohio man who said he fatally shot his hospitalized wife out of love


Robbed fourth time

Robbed fourth time WARREN For the fourth time in 10 days, a Warren restaurant has been robbed,


YSU men win easily in opener

Kendrick Perry scored a game-high 20 points and Ryan Weber scored a career-high 18 to lead Youngstown State to a 73-57 season-opening win over Kennesaw State on Friday evening at the KSU Convocation Center.


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 65, the lowest score


More pro golf results from friday

TURKISH OPEN BELEK, TURKEY Tiger Woods shot a 9-under 63 to trim a six-shot deficit to one after


Friday around the nfl

Buffalo Bills: The club has released receiver Brad Smith off of its injured-reserve list. The move,


Piccinich seals Phantoms win in shootout

Youngstown snapped a four-game losing streak


Kirtland defense wallops McDonald

The Blue Devils were limited to -15 yards rushing


Southington will employ four backs against St. Paul

Having qualified for its first playoff appearance since 2001, Southington will be back on the road tonight at 7 against Norwalk St. Paul in a Division VII, Region 23 game.


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