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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Flea market planned at St. Michael's Church
Flea market planned at St. Michael’s Church YOUNGSTOWN St. Michael’s Carpatho-Russian Church,
Solving the sushi search
There's no longer a need to drive far to enjoy good sushi.
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.
Pirates snap 20-year losing season skid
Snider’s homer in the ninth inning delivered victory No. 81
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
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
Mooney may be on the move to southern Mahoning County
There was no support to merge Ursuline and Mooney into one Catholic high school.
Girard boys golf team remains unbeaten
The Indians are 10-0 after defeating Newton Falls
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
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.
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
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
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.
Road projects
Road projects The Ohio Department of Transportation has road projects scheduled in Canfield and in
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
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
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Revolution” season 1: Who put the lights
Train-safety move is delayed decades
Associated Press WASHINGTON It was an accident investigators say didn’t have to happen: Five
high holidays food drive
high holidays food drive The High Holidays food drive begins today and continues through Sept. 30.
End the death penalty in Ohio
Editorial: The (Cleveland ) Plain Dealer: Ohio’s depleted stock of death-penalty drugs is yet another reason
Prosecutors recommend Auschwitz guard charges
Associated Press LUDWIGSBURG, Germany The German special prosecutors’ office that investigates
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