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

80-year-old locomotive being restored in Hubbard

A nearly 80-year-old railroad steam locomotive has found a new home at the Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum.


Mahoning deputies to get 2 raises

A conciliator has awarded two 2 percent pay increases to Mahoning County sheriff’s deputies, which were requested in a wage reopener by the deputies’ union, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 141.


72 theft charges, most out of Poland, for Struthers couple

A Struthers couple have been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury on 72 counts of felony and misdemeanor theft.


Ashtabula coach pleads not guilty to sex charges

An inappropriate text message from former Jefferson High School girls basketball and softball coach Don McCormack to one of the girls he coached made her father angry enough to confront McCormack and tell a sheriff’s deputy, but the text message ultimately was not deemed criminal.


Kasich predicts national budget disaster without balancing action now

A little more than a year ago, Gov. John Kasich joined the Republican leaders of the Ohio Legislature in a ceremonial letter signing, noting the state’s adoption of a resolution urging President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress to pursue a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.


What a difference a year makes for Tommy Christmas

At this time last year, nobody outside of his family, friends and customers knew who Tommy Christmas was.


$11M lottery ticket sold in Boardman

Someone who purchased a Classic Lotto ticket Saturday at a township convenience store has won $11.1 million, the Ohio Lottery Commission says.


YSU student thriving despite autism, seizure disorder

Jackie Tarr wasn’t 100 percent sure about sending her son to Youngstown State University this fall to study multimedia journalism and volunteer as a coach for the YSU football team.


Christian takes plea to move forward with life

Duniek Christian told a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge Tuesday it was time.


La. man who sparked panic over airgun at Boardman Shops arraigned

A Louisiana man charged with inducing panic after he pointed an air rifle out of his truck at the Shops at Boardman Park on Dec. 24 pleaded not guilty to the charge in court Tuesday.


MetroParks director five-year contract worth $92,500 a year

MetroParks director five-year contract worth $92,500 a year


ACLU applauds private prison's loss of contract

ACLU applauds private prison's loss of contract


Visitation restricted at Mahoning Valley Mercy Health hospitals

Visitation restricted at Mahoning Valley Mercy Health hospitals


Local NAACP suggests changes for Cleveland police

Local NAACP suggests changes for Cleveland police


US consumer confidence rises in December

US consumer confidence rises in December


Report: 4 million enroll in health plans

Report: 4 million enroll in health plans


Steam locomotive arrives at Steel Heritage Museum

Steam locomotive arrives at Steel Heritage Museum


Police looking for 2 who stole SUV, rammed cruiser

Police looking for 2 who stole SUV, rammed cruiser


Mahoning County deputies to get pay raise

Mahoning County deputies to get pay raise


George H.W. Bush released from hospital

George H.W. Bush released from hospital


Ohio police: Missiing tot's mom left him on porch

Ohio police: Missing tot's mom left him on porch


Small plane crashes feet from Colo. home, pilot killed

Small plane crashes feet from Colo. home, pilot killed


House Speaker Boehner calls Grimm resignation 'honorable'

House Speaker Boehner calls Grimm resignation 'honorable'


Pa. gas tax, turnpike tolls go up in the new year

Pa. gas tax, turnpike tolls go up in the new year


First Day Hike at Jennings in Slippery Rock, Pa., is canceled

First Day Hike at Jenninngs in Slippery Rock, Pa., is canceled


Retirement dinner for Judge Joseph Vukovich is Jan. 10

Retirement dinner for Judge Joseph Vukovich is Jan. 10


Ten died on Ohio highways during Christmas holiday

Ten died on Ohio highways during Christmas holiday


Former Jefferson coach, sports editor arraigned on sex charges

Former Jefferson coach, sports editor arraigned on sex charges


Man brandishing gun at Old Navy in Boardman has hearing

Man brandishing gun at Old Navy in Boardman has hearing


NY judge charged with drunken driving

NY judge charged with drunken driving


Afro Dogs MC donates to Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center

Afro Dogs MC donates to Joanie Abdu Breast Care Center


Hobby Lobby relocates to another Boardman location Jan. 5

Hobby Lobby relocates to another Boardman location Jan. 5


Report: Police gun deaths up, still below average

Police gun deaths up, still below average


Services planned today for 4 killed in Ohio house fire

Services planned today for 4 killed in Ohio house fire


Ohio town to celebrate 2015 with annual walleye drop

Ohio town to celebrate 2015 with annual walleye drop


2 men open fire on LA police patrol car

2 men open fire on LA police patrol car


3 Ohio ski resorts may open this week

3 Ohio ski resorts may open this week


UPDATE | Wreckage, bodies reveal AirAsia jet's fate days after it disappeared

Wreckage, bodies reveal AirAsia jet's fate days after it disappeared


AirAsia plane with 159 aboard overshoots Philippine runway

AirAsia plane with 159 aboard overshoots Philippine runway


Firing of worker in NE Ohio school shooting upheld

Firing of worker in NE Ohio school shooting upheld


REUNIONS

Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 meetings are canceled for January. The next


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Bell’s injury could leave Steelers vulnerable

Josh Harris could tell by the silence that it was serious. There was no need to glance at the replay.

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South Range girls rally to stay perfect

Jordan Youngs’ 3-pointer — her third of the game — with 2:41 remaining gave South Range a 53-52 lead it never gave back.


Manziel apologizes to his teammates

The quarterback apologized to his Browns teammates Monday for a season of distractions and vowed to change.


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Officials glum over prison contract nonrenewal

The Northeast Ohio Correctional Center in Youngstown will lose a 1,400-inmate contract with the U.S. Bureau of Prisons May 31.

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Hotel California still awaits liquor decision as 2014 ends

Trustee Davis says township will live with liquor decision

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Two men arrested in the theft of catalytic converters

Both scheduled to be in court today


Two flee stolen SUV at St. E's, are arrested

One person found hiding in bathroom


Source: Harbaugh signs deal with UM

Former San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has signed a deal to become the new coach at Michigan, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Monday.


YSU settles with former union head

Settlement is more than $600,000


Russian ruble drops additional 5 percent

Associated Press MOSCOW The Russian currency extended its losses Monday after a report showed


Taking on the forces of evil

Opinion: By Lee Edwards The Heritage Foundation You’ve probably heard of Vaclav Havel of Czechoslovakia


Why US will power world economy in 2015

Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States is back, and ready to drive global growth in 2015.


Governor’s veto of racino bill should provide needed clarity

Editorial: Of all the comments made after Ohio Gov. John Kasich rejected a legislative proposal to provide


Journalistic bias to blame for one of the misses in 2014

Opinion: “Prediction is difficult, especially about the future,” Yogi Berra once said. Wait — let me correct


‘Tower’ of government waste

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Most of the ubiquitous reviews of 2014


Michelle Dockery relishes her role as Lady Mary

By Yvonne Villarreal Los Angeles Times Her performance as Lady Mary on “Downton Abbey” has


Minding manners

IF YOU WATCH What: “The Manners of Downton Abbey” WherE: PBS When: 10:15 p.m. Sunday By Tish


Christians in Iraq in harm’s way

Opinion: On Christmas Day in 2008, I attended early-morning Mass at the Al Qaleb Al Aqdas (Sacred Heart)


These are the top five television shows discussed on Facebook during 2014.

These are the top five television shows discussed on Facebook during 2014. v “Game of Thrones”


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 28.10 1.25 Avalon


UCFC re-purchase

UCFC re-purchase YOUNGSTOWN United Community Financial Corp., holding company of the Home


Leave this business unfinished

Opinion: Dover-New Philadelphia Times Recorder: The Ohio House and Senate left some legislation on the table


New Year’s Eve service is about ‘Reclaming the Time’

Pastor Lock P. Beachum Jr. will speak at Victory Christian Center in Coitsville


2015: A look ahead to pop culture anniversaries

By Andy Edelstein Newsday In 2015, we’ll be marking many significant pop culture anniversaries,


Schlegel, Walker lead YSU women over Akron

In a battle of two 10-win teams, Youngstown State out-hustled and out-muscled the previously unbeaten Zips, pulling away for a 75-62 victory at Beeghly Center.


newsmakers

newsmakers DUI charge in crash LOS ANGELES A Las Vegas man has been charged with crashing into


Schulick appointed, Ragan reappointed to park board

Scott R. Schulick will replace Jay Macejko on the Mill Creek MetroParks board; Ragan will remain.


governor SPEAKS | A series

governor SPEAKS | A series Wednesday: The U.S. needs to balance its budget, Gov. John Kasich says.


health insurance Being without coverage will cost more

Associated Press WASHINGTON Being uninsured in America will cost you more in 2015. It’s the


BLACK-EYE YEAR FOR DISEASE CONTROL

BLACK-EYE YEAR FOR DISEASE CONTROL By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK Health


Woman arrested

Woman arrested YOUNGSTOWN A woman whose dog chewed up someone’s trash Sunday morning ended up


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Gas prices reach below $2 in Youngstown

Three gas stations were battling for business Monday with their gas at $1.99 a gallon.

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Red Kettle has raised $320, 371 to date

Another $25,000 in special commitments is expected


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2014. There is one day left in the year. Associated


Naturopathic forum

Naturopathic forum BOARDMAN Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D., is offering a free seminar, “How to Achieve


oddly enough

oddly enough Police: Toilet paper links man to heist attempt UNIONTOWN, Pa. Police say they


New and re-elected officials take oath of office at Trumbull courthouse

Monday’s swearing-in ceremony was the first one for new Trumbull County Probate Court Judge James Fredericka


indonesia Plane-search area expanded

Associated Press SURABAYA, Indonesia More planes will be in the air and more ships on the sea


new year’s eve Cities model events after NYC’s

Associated Press PHOENIX Televised images of New York City’s glittery ball drop have become


Cinnamon coffeecake hard on the liver

Q. My husband is a pancreatic-cancer survivor, so he has regular blood work done for his oncologist.


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township Park board of commissioners, 8:30 a.m., park office,


NKU’s Norse are next for YSU

YSU (8-6) will play its final non-conference game of the season when it hosts Atlantic Sun-member NKU (6-7) at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Beeghly Center.


Md. bishop had prior DUI charge

Md. bishop had prior DUI charge An Episcopal bishop who was the driver in a hit-and-run crash that


Top 10 business stories of the year

The Vindicator's Top 10 business stories of the year include the Chevrolet Cruze, Cobalt, the Youngstown Business Incubator and America Makes.


NEW YEAR’S | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Innovation will keep young people in Ohio

Ohio needs a mix of new industries along with its old industries


Cops, COs, find drugs hidden in man's pants

Over 30 pills and two bags of cocaine


Death toll climbs to 10 in fire on ferry

Associated Press BARI, Italy There were no fire alarms at first, no knocks on the door from the


Shooting death probed

Shooting death probed NESHANNOCK, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of a


Bears fire GM Emery, coach Trestman

Bears fire GM Emery, coach Trestman LAKE FOREST, Ill. The Chicago Bears have fired general


Former police chief gets probation

A former police chief has received a year’s probation and been fined $500 for possessing official insignia.


Trimmer, defense lead West Branch

Melinda Trimmer’s double-double of 26 points and 10 assists led West Branch to a 66-25 road win at Austintown Fitch on Monday night.


birthdays

birthdays Singer Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary is 77. Director James Burrows


2 men open fire on LA police patrol car

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Two men opened fire on a police car patrolling a tough part of Los


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Andrea Perry, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 28. Annalee


Area high school basketball roundup

A roundup of Monday’s high school basketball games from around the Mahoning Valley.


Some boo mayor at NYPD graduation

Associated Press NEW YORK New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio received some boos and heckles


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