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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Fiscal officer Granitto resigns in Poland
After 11 years on the job, Poland Township’s fiscal officer Joseph Granitto resigned for retirement purposes at Wednesday’s township trustees meeting.
Trumbull judge sentences three on different crimes
Trumbull judge sentences three on different crimes TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge sentences 3 in separate
Eastern Gateway employees get raises, contribute to health care
This marks the first time employees have contributed to their health care premium, a spokeswoman
Al-Qaida-linked group ramps up regional violence
Al-Qaida-linked group ramps up regional violence BEIRUT (AP) — Al-Qaida is positioning itself as a
Industry lobbyist pushes revised Ohio drilling tax
Industry lobbyist pushes revised Ohio drilling tax
Syria rebels seize al-Qaida base in Aleppo
Syria rebels seize al-Qaida base in Aleppo BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels seized control today of a
Man guilty in Warren kidnapping case
Man guilty in Warren kidnapping case WARREN A jury deliberated only one hour before finding
Poland man admits pandering obscenity involving minors
Poland man admits pandering obscenity involving minors
Vindy Editors
Jan. 9, 2014 | Vindy editors Todd Franko and Mark Sweetwood join Bertram DeSouza
Industry reps support plan on taxation of oil and gas production
Industry reps support plan on taxation of oil and gas production Industry representatives voiced
Ohio mom competent for trial in cancer-scheme case
Ohio mom competent for trial in cancer-scheme case
Rodman sings happy birthday to North Korean leader
Rodman sings happy birthday to North Korean leader PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Dennis Rodman
Ohio roofing company owner pleads guilty to fed charges
Ohio roofing company owner pleads guilty to fed charges
Iraq: Fighters urged to go as supplies run short
Iraq: Fighters urged to go as supplies run short BAGHDAD (AP) - Tribal leaders in the besieged
Deputy law director to seek appellate bench
Deputy law director to seek appellate bench YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Deputy Law Director Anthony
Obama nearing a decision on intelligence review
Obama nearing a decision on intelligence review WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Zoo animals get iced treats as Brazil swelterss
Zoo animals get iced treats as Brazil swelterss RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sure, it’s mind-bogglingly
BREAKING NEWS | Glavine, Maddux, Thomas elected to Hall of Fame
Glavine, Maddux, Thomas elected to Hall of Fame
Gov’t: End overly zealous discipline in schools
Gov’t: End overly zealous discipline in schools WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is
S. Sudan: US doctors try to heal ethnic fractures
S. Sudan: US doctors try to heal ethnic fractures JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — After receiving eye
Mother pleads guilty to child endangering
Mother pleads guilty to child endangering YOUNGSTOWN A woman who was arrested after her baby
Dann argues case before Ohio’s top court
Dann argues case before Ohio’s top court COLUMBUS The last time former Attorney General Marc
Pa. court says newspaper can't get police officer list
Pa. court says newspaper can't get police officer list
AP NEWS ALERT: Navy helicopter goes down off Virginia, 4 rescued
Navy helicopter goes down off Virginia
Packers' QB coach candidate for Browns head coach job
Packers' QB coach candidate for Browns head coach job
Mahoning Unlimited Classroom Board of Directors meets Thursday
Mahoning Unlimited Classroom Board of Directors meets Thursday
Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on weapons, drug charges
Campbell police arrest Youngstown man on weapons, drug charges
UN warns of humanitarian threat in western Iraq
UN warns of humanitarian threat in western Iraq BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister urged al-
Messages link NJ Gov. Christie's aide to lane closures
Message link NJ Gov. Christie's aide to lane closures
Reversals in hard-won Iraqi city vex veterans
Reversals in hard-won Iraqi city vex veterans SAN DIEGO (AP) — The image of two charred American
Plea deal struck for 14-year-old Pa. boy in double slaying
Plea deal struck for 14-year-old Pa. boy in double slaying
Child-rape lawsuit settled
Child-rape lawsuit settled Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The federal judge in charge of the civil
Tedx Talks with Dr. Adam Earnheardt
Jan. 9, 2014 | Todd Franko and Dr. Adam Earnheardt
UPDATE | Fatal fire in Bristolville may be linked to space heaters
UPDATE | Fatal fire in Bristolville may be linked to space heaters
KSU trustees pick new university president
KSU trustees pick new university president KENT The Kent State University Trustees selected
Giffords to mark shooting anniversary by skydiving
Giffords to mark shooting anniversary by skydiving
W. Pa. pizza shop delivers medicines during freeze
W. Pa. pizza shot delivers medicines during freeze
City of Youngstown garbage collection on regular schedule
City of Youngstown garbage collection on regular schedule
Ohio man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child porn
Ohio man sentenced to 12 years in prison for child porn
Dismissal of Pa. capital takeover suit upheld
Dismissal of Pa. capital takeover suit upheld HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — An appeals court has upheld a
Man charged in shooting death at party
Man charged in shooting death at party ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been charged in a shooting at a
With Pa. temp rising, focus turns to water pipes
With Pa. temp rising, focus turns to water pipes PITTSBURGH (AP) — Temperatures remained well
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have a drive-
Ethnic heritage group will host speaker
Ethnic heritage group will host speaker LIBERTY The Ethnic Heritage Society will host speaker
Gates book critical Of Obama, Biden, Congress
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates asserts in a new memoir that President Barack Obama grew frustrated with U.S. policy in Afghanistan and that Vice President Joe Biden has been wrong on nearly every foreign policy and national security issue.
Woman sentenced in grandson's shooting death, apologizes in court
A woman got five years’ probation for child endangering in the accidental fatal shooting of her 4-year-old grandson.
Ryan pushes jobless benefits as Senate advances bill
On a conference call with reporters, U.S. rep. Tim Ryan and AFL-CIO President Tim Burga said the extended jobless benefits were critical for struggling Ohio families and the health of the state’s overall economy, where the November unemployment rate registered at 7.4 percent, above the national average of seven percent.
Dogs left in cold across Valley
Police responded to reports of dogs out in the cold in Boardman and in Hubbard.
So close: Buckeyes fall in OT
Ohio State rallied from 17 points down before losing to Michigan State.
YSU's Hess, 3 teammates hoping to grab NFL’s attention
Whenever anyone asked Kurt Hess about his NFL prospects last fall, the Youngstown State quarterback gave the same answer: I’m focused on this season, not the next one.
Former Mahoning treasurer Antonini arrives at prison
Lisa Antonini, former Mahoning County treasurer, arrived Tuesday at the minimum-security federal prison camp for women at Alderson, W.Va.
Perry lifts YSU past UIC
The senior guard had 23 points, seven assists and five steals for the Penguins.
Weather is an Arctic blast from Phantoms’ past
Many Youngstown players grew up in areas where sub-zero temperatures are common.
Spence’s father: Ecstasy slipped into drink
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS An angry Greg Spence believes his son Noah, an Ohio State defensive
Youngstown panel OKs 30-foot-long sign on downtown building
The sign was put up without permission about a month ago.
Vienna employee still wonders why fired, then rehired
Vienna employee still wonders why he was fired, before being rehired
Victorian Players theater director resigns
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The board of directors at Victorian Players is
Warren kidnapping victim testifies she feared for her life
Woman feared she and her son would be killed if she got back into her car with an armed kidnapper
South Side gang member gets four years in prison
O’Keefe Brown, 20, gets four years in prison after pleading guilty to robbery and participating in a South Side criminal gang.
Valley beginning to thaw today
The Valley had record cold temperatures on Monday and Tuesday
Capital trial to begin in Repchic murder
An orientation will be Friday for potential jurors in Aubrey Toney’s capital murder trial in the Sept. 25, 2010, shooting death of Thomas Repchic.
Struthers Rotary Community Corps to address issues in city
Members of the Struthers Rotary Community Corps, from left, President Tom Baringer, Catherine Cercone, Carol Crytzer, city Police Capt. Pat Bundy and vice president Michael Cox, pose with the Corps’ new charter. Members are invested in their communities, particularly in their long-term development and self-sufficiency, according to club officials.
Cavaliers trade Bynum for Deng
The two-time All-Star fills a big hole at small forward for Cleveland.
Maddux won’t be unanimous HOF choice
No player has ever been elected unanimously into the Hall of Fame.
SPORTS DIGEST || Struthers, Poland girls, boys meet Friday
Struthers, Poland girls, boys meet Friday POLAND This week’s freezing weather has resulted in a
Officials: Airstrike kills 25 militants
Officials: Airstrike kills 25 militants BAGHDAD A government airstrike killed 25 al-Qaida-linked
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Weathersfield Township trustees, organizational meeting and budget hearing to
METRO DIGEST || Robbery at Pa. bank
Robbery at Pa. bank NEW CASTLE, PA. An unidentified man walked into First Merit Bank on
War on poverty hurts poor
Opinion: In his State of the Union address on Jan. 8, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson declared a “war on
State audit of 2011 finances shows longstanding problems IN Youngstown
But there are no findings for financial recovery
DISABILITY SCAM Ex-NY police officers face charges
Associated Press NEW YORK One retired police officer who told the government he was too
Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David working on new project together
By Patrick Kevin Day Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Jerry Seinfeld apparently has teamed up
A great year of vino on its way
A great year of vino on its way Drinks columnist Brian Fry says 2014 is shaping up to be a great
Big lie keeps trickling down
Opinion: New York’s new mayor, Bill de Blasio, in his inaugural speech, denounced people “on the far right”
Gather around hearty, comforting foods
Family Features Keep warm with hearty dishes that satisfy appetites and comfort food cravings.
Mulally stays at Ford, isn’t leaving for Microsoft
Associated Press DEARBORN, MICH. Alan Mulally is staying at Ford. The CEO, who was rumored to be
DVDs of television series available this week include:
DVDs of television series available this week include: v “The Following”: Before Kevin Bacon’s
Dealer: Chicago gun sales ‘a business opportunity’
Associated Press CHICAGO Firearms dealers near Chicago contemplated new business opportunities
Warren makes prudent move to improve delivery of services
Editorial: A popular drugstore chain in the Mahoning Valley, Ohio and 41 other states touts Convenience, Value
Companies set dates to share 2013 financial results
PNC Financial Services Group will report its fourth- quarter and full-year earnings for 2013 on Jan. 16 and host a conference call with its president and chief financial officer at 10 a.m.
Gas prices fall
Gas prices fall Gas prices in Northeast Ohio fell 7 cents to $3.33 per gallon this week, according
Don’t trust liberals’ findings on a higher minimum wage
Opinion: Don’t trust liberals’ findings on a higher minimum wage The Economic Policy Insti- tute’s estimate
We’re a ‘Sportsman’s Paradise’
Opinion: The News-Star, Monroe, La.: Louisiana takes pride in its reputation as the Sportsman’s Paradise.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Seacrest still king of New Year’s Eve NEW YORK Ryan Seacrest is still the king of
Polar air brings single-digit cold to the East, Deep South
Associated Press ATLANTA Fountains froze over, a 200-foot Ferris wheel in Atlanta shut down, and
ENGLAND US Air Force chopper crashes, killing 4
Associated Press LONDON A U.S. Air Force Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in the coastal marshes of
METRO DIGEST || Columbia Gas has assistance fund
Austintown man arrested on warrant AUSTINTOWN A 19-year-old Austintown man is in Mahoning County
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Roselyn Lasalle, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 4. Michael and Gina
Movie titles worth waiting for this year 14 for ’14
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Everything old is new again at the movies this
Vindicator delivery impacted by weather
The severe cold weather created several issues – including a power outage at our Austintown
Chase away winter chills with meals from your pantry
Family Features There’s nothing quite like a hearty, homemade meal to help warm up those cold
Donna’s Diner Hand-Pressed Excellence
What is now Donna’s Diner, downtown, went through some changes — 10 years of different restaurants and owners serving pizza, ribs and Italian food, among others.
Mark and Mike make a trip
Mark and Mike make a trip The Brothers In Food finished out 2013 in fine style with one more trip
49ers’ Dawson finally gets playoff win
The longtime Browns kicker hadn’t played in a postseason game since 2002.
A health-packed salad to help your resolutions
Family Features Blueberries are nature’s perfect little superfood, and now these little blue
Did cold cause Shippingport nuke reactor shutdown?
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A frigid arctic air mass that brought record low temperatures to
Sierra Club gets records on D&L case in settlement
By JULIE CARR SMYTH AP Statehouse Correspondent COLUMBUS An environmental group’s public-
Federal court throws out Poland man's child porn conviction
Federal court throws out Poland man's child porn conviction
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