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

Raccoon rabies baiting started Wed, concludes Friday in Mahoning County

The Ohio Department of Health’s annual raccoon-rabies baiting operation to prevent the spread of raccoon-rabies variant began Wednesday in Mahoning County and will finish Friday.


Warren pit bull euthanized after seriously injuring Yorkie

A 78-year-old Bon Air Street Northwest woman’s Yorkshire terrier suffered serious injuries to its spine and ribs when it was attacked by a neighbor’s pit-bull terrier Monday morning.


Street closing for Veteran Stand Down event Saturday

Front Street will be closed between Phelps and Market streets in the downtown area from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday as a result of the Mahoning and Trumbull County Regional Veteran Stand Down event.


Eastern Gateway oil and gas degree in the pipeline

Eastern Gateway oil and gas degree in the pipeline YOUNGSTOWN The board of trustees of


Grant for Safe Routes to Schools sidewalks in Liberty

Grant for Safe Routes to Schools sidewalks in Liberty Safety grant to be used for sidewalks


Woman gets probation in home invasion case

Woman gets probation in home invasion case Staff report youngstown A woman who was


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Dana Balash and Week 2

September 05, 2013 | The group discusses YSU, recaps week 1 of local high school football, and looks ahead to week 2.

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WFMJ's Mike Case; Eric Williams & Joyce Shaffer on Northside nurses strike

Sept. 5, 2013 | WFMJ's Mike Case; Eric Williams & Joyce Shaffer on Northside nurse strike

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Israeli proposal detailed in talks

Israeli proposal detailed in talks RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) - Israel has proposed leaving intact


G-20 summit leaders face a divided global economy

G-20 summit leaders face a divided global economy WASHINGTON (AP) -- Something unfamiliar will be


Whirlpool wants Ohio cancer-cluster lawsuit tossed

Whirlpool wants Ohio cancer-cluster lawsuit tossed


Ex-Pa. fire official waives hearing on $250K theft

Ex-Pa. fire official waives hearing on $250K theft


Syria rebels attack regime-held Christian village

Syria rebels attack regime-held Christian village BEIRUT (AP) - A nun and activists say rebel


Two mayoral candidates outline priorities

Two mayoral candidates outline priorities YOUNGSTOWN — Two mayoral candidates — Democrat John A.


Judge orders Armstrong to answer doping questions

Judge orders Armstrong to answer doping questions AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A Texas judge is pushing


Warren Civil Service Commission hopes to have tests for cops, firefighters

Warren Civil Service Commission hopes to have tests for cops, firefighters


Obama reassures Europeans over US surveillance

Obama reassures Europeans over US surveillance STOCKHOLM (AP) - President Barack Obama sought


Areas of Boardman without power

2,600 customers are out of power in both residential and business neighborhoods Boardman


French PM: Assad could strike again if no one acts

French PM: Assad could strike again if no one acts PARIS (AP) - France’s prime minister made a


Education chief: Maybe start school day later

Education chief: Maybe start school day later


Mineral Ridge couple receives probation for stealing $212,000 in jewelry

Mineral Ridge couple receives probation for stealing $212,000 in jewelry Staff report


Shain Widdersheim gets 15 years in prison in death of her son

Shain Widdersheim gets 15 years in prison in death of her son


Girard homes burglarized

Girard homes burglarized


In Sweden, Obama to showcase common global goals

In Sweden, Obama to showcase common global goals STOCKHOLM (AP) - President Barack Obama is


Ohio owner says caged lion was freed; no one injured

Ohio owner says caged lion was freed; no one injured


Court: Ohio can seek death penalty in 1993 murder

Court: Ohio can seek death penalty in 1993 murder


France: Syria action would ‘re-balance’ situation

France: Syria action would ‘re-balance’ situation PARIS (AP) - France’s government offers a


Girard well-child immunization clinic set Sept. 11

Girard well-child immunization clinic set Sept. 11


Chevrolet Cruze sales dip down in August

Chevrolet Cruze sales dip down in August


Youngstown police cite Warren man for leaving his dog in car overnight

Youngstown police cite Warren man for leaving his dog in car overnight


Putin warns West on Syria action

Putin warns West on Syria action NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia (AP) - President Vladimir Putin warned the


State Rep. Tom Letson enters not-guilty plea on misdemeanor charge

State Rep. Letson enters not-guilty plea on misdemeanor charge


Obama faces Syria test as House holds 1st hearing

Obama faces Syria test as House holds 1st hearing WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is


Obama: Congress, world credibility at stake

Obama: Congress, world credibility at stake STOCKHOLM (AP) - President Barack Obama says the


Canfield man pleads guilty in lottery scam

Canfield man pleads guilty in lottery scam


Ariel Castro commits suicide, held 3 women captive in Cleveland

Ariel Castro commits suicide, held 3 women captive in Cleveland


Poland school board meets today

Poland school board meets today Poland The Poland school board will have a special meeting 6


Police: Man died after arrest in western Pa.

Police: Man died after arrest in western Pa. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania


Judge rejects DA’s request that he step aside

Judge rejects DA’s request that he step aside ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — An eastern Pennsylvania judge


Homicide by vehicle charges filed in crash

Homicide by vehicle charges filed in crash ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A woman has been charged with


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Southington United Methodist Church, routes 305 and 534, will sell chicken dinners from 3:30


West Side Cats schedules fundraiser


Flea market planned at St. Michael's Church

Flea market planned at St. Michael’s Church YOUNGSTOWN St. Michael’s Carpatho-Russian Church,


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Solving the sushi search

There's no longer a need to drive far to enjoy good sushi.

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Prison officials: Castro commits suicide

Ohio corrections officials say Ariel Castro who held three women captive in his home for nearly a decade has committed suicide at a state prison facility.


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Pirates snap 20-year losing season skid

Snider’s homer in the ninth inning delivered victory No. 81

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167th Canfield Fair draws to a close

Cleanup will continue through rest of week

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Gas prices climb by 10-cents as oil fetches higher price

Investors drive up crude oil, but analysts don't see gas going much higher as fall approaches


Ohio Supreme Court clarifies portion of Public Records Act

The court said the custodian of public records must show material withheld from a public-records request are exempt from disclosure.


Youngstown committee approves request for a business to erect a concrete fence with razor wire

Owner says thefts at his business are ‘really bad’


After a long pause, country supergroup Alabama is touring On the road again

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Retirement is fleet- ing in the entertainment business.


Petition to overturn law submitted

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Owners of sweepstakes parlors across the state and


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Youngstown tuneup

Morehead State lost to a NAIA opponent

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Redman will start in opener

Felix Jones will be the Steelers’ backup running back


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Falcons rebound

Hubbard excelled, then fell

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Kicker Cundiff rejoins Browns

He filled in for Phil Dawson in 2009


Diesel’s rough road to ‘Riddick’

By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Thump. Thump. That’s the


‘American Idol’ taps Lopez, Connick as judges

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES “American Idol” is betting that a judges’ remix


Youngstown council stopped its ward redistricting effort

The city will seek to hire another firm to do the work


Oscar race begins at Toronto film fest

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer The roads taken to the Academy Awards are many, but they


Stewart plans return by Daytona

He suffered a broken leg in a July crash


Mooney may be on the move to southern Mahoning County

There was no support to merge Ursuline and Mooney into one Catholic high school.

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Girard boys golf team remains unbeaten

The Indians are 10-0 after defeating Newton Falls

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Downtown beers

Downtown beers Plans for the first Youngstown Beer Fest were unveiled over the weekend. Drinks


Steelers Redman appears at Giant Eagle

Steelers Redman appears at Giant Eagle BOARDMAN To celebrate the reopening of Giant Eagle’s


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Victor A. Franceschelli, 34, of 5014 Glenwood Ave.,


SUV from Senate bid used legally, Mandel says

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel says his team followed all campaign finance


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With Nokia acquisition, Microsoft tries to catch up

Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s troubled smartphone business represents a daring $7.2 billion attempt by the software giant and a once-influential cellphone maker to catch up with the mobile computing revolution that threatens to leave them in the technological dust.

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Missouri slaying case may hinge on property rights

Associated Press STEELVILLE, Mo. James Crocker had grown weary of the partying canoeists and


Case puts N-word use among blacks on trial

Associated Press NEW YORK In a case that gave a legal airing to the debate over use of the


Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2013. There are 118 days left in the year. Rosh

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2013. There are 118 days left in the year. Rosh


Let’s paint the Valley orange Thursday to help the hungry

Editorial: Consider for a moment the many wonders of the color orange. It — as well as many other variants of


Times have changed; high school dropouts today likely won’t succeed

Opinion: Times have changed; high school dropouts today likely won’t succeed 2222The days of my youth were


Make great memories in the kitchens Family food creations

Family Features Encouraging kids to get creative in the kitchen is a fun way to make great


if you go

if you go Who: Alabama When: 8 p.m. Thursday Where: State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland


Winning game day pairs

Family Features A winning combination for any game day gathering includes savory grilled meats,


Telephone scams

Telephone scams CLEVELAND The federal district court in northern Ohio is warning the public


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Christopher and Justina Hafely, Girard, girl, Sept. 2.


Ready to go

Ready to go Mark Smesko and Mike Vallas are getting ready to head for a restaurant in Canfield.


American dream is nightmare for some

Opinion: One of the many unintended consequences of the political crusade for increased homeownership among


The clock is ticking

The clock is ticking But it’s not too late to get your favorite burger joint on the guys’ 2013


Boehner’s aboard: Obama gains Syria-strike support

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama gained ground Tuesday in his drive for


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A Sweet New Year

Anna Sherman, 13, stirs ingredients while her 9-year-old sister Hattie watches as the two help their mother, Susan Hura, during a baking session of honey cakes for Rosh Hashanah, which begins at sundown today.

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Road projects

Road projects The Ohio Department of Transportation has road projects scheduled in Canfield and in


Charges upgraded in beating case

Charges upgraded in beating case


Rodman in N. Korea to visit ‘friend’ Kim

Associated Press PYONGYANG, N. Korea Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is in North Korea with plans


IRAQ Bombings, attacks kill at least 67

Associated Press BAGHDAD A series of coordinated evening blasts in Baghdad and other violence


FE release

The state auditor’s office is devilish for details.


Ex-YSU player Wicks II found slain in Akron

He played for the Penguins in 2008 and 2009


Study: Most states lack disaster plans for kids

Associated Press WASHINGTON Eight years after Hurricane Katrina, most states still don’t


Gimme a break: New Android system is named ‘Kit Kat’

Associated Press NEW YORK Gimme a break, Google. Break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar. The


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Aug. 28


Former classmates honor cancer victim with garden

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Many people reunite with former high-school


Scrappers win with one-hitter

Cole Sulser had a perfect game through six innings


Television series released on DVD this week include:

Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Revolution” season 1: Who put the lights


Smart Choice Food orders accepted this month

There are no income restrictions or guidelines.


Train-safety move is delayed decades

Associated Press WASHINGTON It was an accident investigators say didn’t have to happen: Five


Cornerback Roby back with OSU

He’ll play against San Diego State on Saturday


high holidays food drive

high holidays food drive The High Holidays food drive begins today and continues through Sept. 30.


Tribe hangs on to slip past Orioles

Gomes, Cabrera each drive in two runs


End the death penalty in Ohio

Editorial: The (Cleveland ) Plain Dealer: Ohio’s depleted stock of death-penalty drugs is yet another reason


Serena cruises to Open semifinals

She shut out 18th-seeded Navarro


Prosecutors recommend Auschwitz guard charges

Associated Press LUDWIGSBURG, Germany The German special prosecutors’ office that investigates


Perez pleads guilty

The Indians closer was fined $250