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

Youngstown, Canfield students find common ground in Tony-winning play

Two schools with little in common — one from the suburbs and one from the inner city — are doing more than staging a play that focuses on a taboo: racial strife.


Austintown key in passage of sales tax this time around

Support from those casting ballots in Youngstown, Boardman and Austintown for Mahoning County’s 0.75-percent sales tax were enough to offset “no” votes from smaller suburbs and rural residents.


4 Ohio cities reach child poverty rates of 50 percent or more

In 2013, 63.3 percent of children in Youngstown lived in poverty. That’s the second-worst rate in the nation among big- and medium-sized cities, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau figures.


20 tri-county groups take part in first Empty the Shelters Day

There are 630 animals stuck in shelters in the tri-county area, according to Jason Cooke, former board president of Animal Charity Humane Society.


Dog rescued from East Side roof after 3 days

Dozens gathered outside 303 South Jackson St. at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday to watch as Youngstown firefighters, police and the Mahoning County dog warden rescued a dog that had been stuck on the roof for three days.


More than 69 years later, local Iwo Jima hero gets his due

It was Atty. David R. Chenoweth’s day.


Saturday night first round football scores

Scores from Saturday's first round postseason games


Illinois State defeats YSU 35-21

Illinois State defeats YSU 35-21.


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Miss Takash, Mr. Seidelson are engaged

Elmer and Robin Takash of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Tina Takash of Hubbard, and Stephen Seidelson of Shaler, Pa.

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Kielar-Day 2015 nuptials are announced

EDINBURG, PA. Stephanie Ann Kielar of Edinburg, Pa., and David Joshua Day of Poland are engaged

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Chopp-Kerr vows scheduled for July 2015

JoAnn Chopp of New Middletown and George Chopp of Struthers are announcing the engagement and

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Miss Bruckner, Mr. McKinney are engaged

WASHINGTON, PA. Daniel and Rebecca Bruckner of Washington, Pa., are announcing the engagement of

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Miss Smaldino, Mr. Heddleston to marry Nov. 22

Gary and Diane Smaldino of Boardman, and Richard and Rosalie Heddleston of Austintown are announcing

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Theresa Guju, Eric Bohr will exchange vows

Theresa A. Guju of Canfield and Eric R. Bohr Sr. of Austintown, along with their children, are

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Free seminar set on memory loss


Memory tree event set at hospital


Downton Abbey Tea location changes


Wreath, basket classes scheduled at farm

Wreath, basket classes scheduled at farm MERCER, PA. Munnell Run Farm is offering pine wreath-


Police investigating body found near dumpster

Police investigating body found near dumpster


Cavaliers salvage finale on road trip

The Cavs showed off their depth, with seven players scoring in double figures in their only win on a three-game road trip.


Austintown racino continues to thrive after first full month of operation

Monthly numbers from the Ohio Lottery Commission show some machines have been added


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Poland lights up Louisville

The Bulldogs used the two-headed running attack of Austin Wilson and Marlon Ramirez, a dominant offensive line and an opportunistic defense.


Mahoning auditor lambastes Dem chairman’s comments

Auditor says, ‘You simply can’t trust the guy’


Scott, Ingram lead Eagles over Devils

The Michigan State-bound senior carried 22 times for 286 yards and four touchdowns.


YSU reaches tentative agreement with faculty

Both sides must approve the agreement


Mooney rallies to bounce Woodridge

The Cardinal Mooney High School football team was far from its comfort zone.


12-year-old charged in hit list case at Boardman school

A 12-year-old boy accused of having a hit list at school was charged with delinquency by way of inducing panic.


McDonald can’t tackle Mogadore

Blue Devils unable to run consistently in playoff loss


Hotel California now awaits decision on liquor license

Two-day hearing ends without Sebastian Rucci being called as a witness


Springfield unable to fight off top seed

Kohler, Mincher lead scrappy Tigers in heart-fueled loss to Loudonville By JON SPENCER Mansfield


‘Normal’ is honest, brave

By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com CANFIELD “Normal” is a subjective term. “Normal”’


Host Bob Schieffer maintains old-school approach ‘Face the Nation’ turns 60

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The Sunday-morning public affairs show “Face


Pixar will make ‘Toy Story 4’

Los Angeles Times Pixar Animation is returning to its most successful franchise, “Toy Story,” for


C.S. Lewis Institutes develops disciples who live their faith

The institute has a Northeast Office in Youngstown, which offers programs.


Youth football programs square off on Sunday

Westminster College hosts three championship games on Sunday.


Home decor business moves from garage to Struthers storefront

A Struthers' man and his girlfriend of Alliance opened a home decor shop on Poland Avenue Monday. The couple has received about a dozen customers a day from walk-ins and social media posts.


Hubbard’s Drummond gets another shot at OSU

Michigan State University took a chance on a three-star athlete from Hubbard High School in 2009.


Toughest stretch of season awaits YSU

The 13th-ranked Penguins (7-2, 4-1 MVFC) will try to snap a three-game losing streak at Hancock Stadium.


No joke: Browns open eyes with dominant win

Laughable losers for years, these Browns are no joke.


Kurt Busch facing assault probe

The allegations were brought to the department Wednesday. Busch’s ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, 36.


Playoffs on the line for Buckeyes, Spartans

Mark Dantonio and Urban Meyer downplayed the rivalry between Michigan State and Ohio State this week.


Lawsuit against Youngstown funeral home dismissed

The lawsuit, which entailed exhumation and expert examination of a corpse, has been dismissed, but it may be re-filed within a year.


Ohio Dem Chairman Redfern explains his resignation

He said he’s been thinking of quitting for 1 1/2 years


Police search continues for 3 who tried to steal Midlothian ATM

Three men attempted to steal an ATM at a Speedway on E. Midlothian Boulevard early Friday. Police were alerted to the incident and have been trying to track down the suspects.


State legislation would require security features in school design

Outlines a variety of security features that would be required


Rucci facing lawsuit from former Go Go operator

Rucci dismisses lawsuit as 'hogwash'


Man arrested for attacking roommate in YSU parking lot

In jail on $50,000 bond


Vandalism to be added to charges against Warren teens

Vandalism to be added to charges against Warren teens


Campbell man surrenders to police, accused of inducing panic

Staff report STRUTHERS Stephen Lind, 42, of Campbell surrendered to police Thursday morning


Sewage backup from sinkhole has city resident at wits’ end

Jimmy Mikesell of Service Master Restoration by All-Action, North Lima, sprays a chemical in the basement of the North Whitney Avenue, Youngstown, home of Edward Kalosky II. Kalosky’s sewer has backed up five times since Oct. 25. Kalosky said he had to undergo two surgeries after slipping in sewage in his basement.


Girard boosters meeting on Wednesday

Girard boosters meeting on Wednesday Girard The Girard high school athletic boosters will meet


METRO DIGEST || Man faces charges

Man faces charges BOARDMAN Township police arrested Jordan Lukanec, 29, of Berlin Center on


New leadership at Huntington

New leadership at Huntington YOUNGSTOWN Huntington Bank executive William C. “Bill” Shivers will


POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Little Big Town, 7:30 p.m.: Fresh off winning the CMA trophy for


Action expected on redistricting

Opinion: COLUMBUS Random thoughts now that the 2014 election is over: Apportionment: Lots of people


Afghanistan hits new poppy high

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords I have breaking news from the frontlines of the war. No, not the


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cameron W. Brantley, 25, of 227 Hollywood Ave.,


Appeals judge is swing vote on major issue

Associated Press CINCINNATI Once again, Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton was the unpredictable man in the


Policy dispute erupts at White House lunch

Associated Press WASHINGTON A White House lunch aiming for cooperation boiled into a fresh


Fire burns down pottery business in East Liverpool

Local pottery business suffers over million dollars worth of damage, fire chief said


Public must keep watchful eye over enriched county officials

Editorial: Mahoning County leaders can take some solace in knowing that a majority of 66,000 voters in


GOP beat Obama; now move on

Opinion: News and Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: Republicans around the nation enjoyed a night of election results


Supreme Court to hear challenge to health care law

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a new challenge to President


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Williams’ autopsy finds no illegal drugs SAN FRANCISCO Robin Williams’ autopsy


Government report shows steady hiring

Associated Press WASHINGTON Healthy job growth in the United States has reached a level of


VETERANS DAY | Events and observances

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


Cornerstone to install co-pastors

Staff report NORTH LIMA An installation service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 16 at


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Nov. 8, the 312th day of 2014. There are 53 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Submit information on Thanksgiving

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


mahoning county Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week:


SHARING A LIFE & A CALLING

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com girard As a married couple, Vicky and Ken Kelley share


Service to honor Thomas ministry

Staff report coitsville Victory Christian Center, 3899 McCartney Road, will honor Pastors David


HolidaY | What’s open/closed

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


Security guards sentenced in fatal shooting

Associated Press DAYTON Two private security guards accused of fatally shooting a man at a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Aileen Rebic, Struthers, boy, Nov. 6. Ania


Musical celebration

Musical celebration CAMPBELL Gospel Temple Baptist Church, 279 Whipple Ave., will host a musical


Jury convicts man of poisoning wife

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A University of Pittsburgh researcher charged in the cyanide


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Bonnie Bramlett is 70. Singer Bonnie Raitt is 65. “Entertainment Tonight” host


Sunday news shows

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Political analysts. NBC’s “Meet


Father confronts kidnapper

Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A set of Utah parents were awakened Friday to an unsettling


Authorities shut down ‘dark Web’ drug website

Authorities shut down ‘dark Web’ drug website SAN FRANCISCO No sooner had authorities announced


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Friday’s numbers multistate Mega Millions31-35-41-65-66 Mega Ball5 Megaplier5


Cleveland considers change to gender-identity ordinance

Associated Press CLEVELAND Jacob Nash remembers being forced to use the women’s room at City


METRO DIGEST || Item stolen from house

Item stolen from house YOUNGSTOWN Three televisions, cash, headphones and a video-game system


Teacher given special welcome by school

Associated Press MASSILLON, Ohio A northeast Ohio middle school teacher who was severely injured


Two men in jail after eluding police, throwing drugs from car

Two men had a combined $1,999 in cash on them


Two arrested, one cited on drug charges

Pulled over in separate traffic stops


Ohio man gets 12 years in fatal buggy crash case

Associated Press CHARDON, Ohio A northeast Ohio man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison


Stocks see slight gains after encouraging report on hiring

Associated Press NEW YORK An encouraging report on hiring barely fazed the stock market Friday,


On the links

On the links Friday’s other professional golf results HSBC CHAMPIONS SHANGHAI The HSBC


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 70 in the


Hamlin wins pole for critical race at Phoenix

Most of the championship contenders delivered Friday with strong qualifying runs at Phoenix International Raceway.


Ed Puskas: Billy Price was right for OSU’s offensive line

Billy Price is one of those rare athletes who could almost pick where he wanted to play at Ohio State.


Youth football CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES SCHEDULE

All games Sunday at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. Game 1 Westside Patriots vs.


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