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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
MCCTC cadet firefighters take on extreme training exercise
Most of us can turn off a faucet. But try turning it off when there’s a raging fire generating temperatures of hundreds of degrees over your head.
Speaker: Vets set aside their civilian pursuits to serve our nation's cause
Active military personnel and veterans are “the true heroes” of American democracy, a local veterans organization leader told more than 100 people at the annual Veterans Day observance in the Mahoning County Courthouse.
Boardman students learn value of sacrifices made by vets they know
Domenica Quick, a first-grader at West Boulevard Elementary, thinks her great-grandfather is special for a lot of reasons.
New state recommendation would cut requirement for specialty teachers
A recommendation from a state school board committee that would eliminate a requirement that school districts offer a certain number of specialty teachers is not a good idea, many Mahoning Valley educators said.
Rucci apology may change game for Hotel California
Sebastian Rucci has begun to open dialogue with township and Mahoning County officials as Hotel California awaits a liquor license decision.
Boardman landlords will pay $40 fee per unit, come January
Landlords of properties in the township now will have to register with the township and pay an annual fee, starting in January.
Austintown parents can pick-up computers for 6- to 12th-graders Wednesday
Austintown School District parents can begin picking up computers for their children tonight as the district rolls out the devices to students in grades six through 12.
$2.5M donated to YSU in memory of Thomas Fok
The Fok family is donating $2.5 million to Youngstown State University in memory of the late Thomas Fok, who served as a faculty member and as a trustee for both YSU and the YSU Foundation.
New Castle mom relates struggles endured by transgendered son
The Rev. Debra Flint remembered a statement her 3- or 4-year-old daughter, Ellen, made that caught her off-guard.
Raises, bonuses, fire department cuts on Youngstown council's agenda Wednesday
Council is expected to sign a contract today with the city’s wastewater union, consider a series of proposals to raise the salaries of nonunion employees and increase various bonuses, and have members of the firefighters union, concerned with plans to reduce its ranks, attend its meeting.
UPDATE | Missouri governor outlines Ferguson preparations
Missouri governor outlines Ferguson preparations
Talk-show host Glenn Beck recovering from health problems
Talk-show host Glenn Beck recovering from health problems
Man seeks lesser term in Pa. public housing slaying
Man seeks lesser term in Pa. public housing slaying
Ohio school takes precautions after social app threats
Ohio school takes precautions after social app threats
Youngstown firefighters to protest plan to cut 8 positions
Youngstown firefighters to protest plan to cut 8 positions
Boardman landlords must register with the township
Boardman landlords must register with the township
Struthers police chief recuperating after heart attack
Struthers police chief recuperating after heart attack
Vandalized Ohio juvenile center sprinklers to cost $1M
Vandalized Ohio juvenile center sprinklers to cost $1M
Pa. trooper hurt in barracks ambush taken to NYC hospital
Pa. trooper hurt in barracks ambush taken to NYC hospital
Central Ohio authorities investigate body found in burning car
Central Ohio authorities investigate body found in burning car
Veterans honored at Mahoning County Courthouse ceremony
Veterans honored at Mahoning County Courthouse ceremony
Send The Vindicator your Holiday Happening notices
Send The Vindicator your Holiday Happening notices
Traffic-camera ban hurts cash-strapped Ohio suburb
Traffic-camera ban hurts cash-strapped Ohio suburb
Former Pagans head guilty, sentenced for drug sales
Former Pagans head guilty, sentenced for drug sales
Police: Corvette dumped into river during divorce flap
Police: Corvette dumped into river during divorce flap
Cornerstone Television offers new churches channel
Cornerstone Television offers new churches channel
Grove City, Pa. man sentenced for having child porn pics
Grove City, Pa. man sentenced for having child porn pics
Police: Sex offender used Facebook to meet boy, 14
Police: Sex offender used Facebook to meet boy, 14
REUNIONS
Brookfield High School Class of 1984 will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 for a mixer party at Laddie’s Sky
Price correction for brunch event
Price correction for brunch event BOARDMAN The cost to attend the Angels of Easter Seals Brunch
Vietnam War veterans "emotionally overwhelmed" by the ceremony
Experience gave added meaning to Veterans Day
Cops find marijuana in two trafficking arrests
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three people were arraigned in municipal court
Boardman surgeon to appear on ‘Doctors’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A Boardman surgeon will appear on today’s episode of the
Follow state law, top court tells Sciortino panel
State law says a public official’s lawyer cannot advocate for him before a panel of three retired judges during the official’s suspension hearing.
Industrial park deal settled in Lordstown
A new industrial park will be developed on 173.5 acres of vacant industrial property adjacent to the General Motors plant with potential to employ up to 1,500.
Vocal quartet brings throwback sound to Packard The Company Men
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com If the video for “I’m Tak- ing You Home,” the new single
Three new officers hired at Warren Police Department; six new cruisers put into service
Warren has three new police officers, bringing the total to 65, though it will be about six months before they are ready to work on their own.
Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation says next executive director of the park should be "in it for the long haul"
Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation says next executive director of the park should be "in it for the long haul"
Phantoms allow six unanswered goals in loss
Phantoms allow six unanswered goals in loss
Group digs into history of soldiers
It's been a lengthy process for the Struthers Fallen Soldiers Project team, digging up records, genealogies and personal accounts of Struthers soldiers who died in war. The team accumulated 80 soldiers as of November, almost double the number of soldiers they started to research in May.
James records triple double
Big 3 dominate as Cleveland fans celebrate homecourt victory against Pelicans
Rockies, Upper Midwest get blast of wintry weather
Staff/wire report PIERRE, S.D. A blast of wintry weather blew into parts of the Rockies and
Gowns for military
Gowns for military GIRARD Stephanie Leigh Bridal, 920 N. State St., will be giving away free
Public invited to boxing presser
Public invited to boxing presser YOUNGSTOWN Boxing fans are invited to attend Wednesday’s press
VA chief vows renewed focus on customer service for veterans
Associated Press WASHINGTON On the eve of Veterans Day, the Veterans Affairs Department
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2014. There are 50 days left in the year.
FREE MEALS/DEALS FOR VETS
Several local businesses and local locations of national chains are offering free or discounted
NY doctor to be free after Ebola recovery
NY doctor to be free after Ebola recovery NEW YORK An emergency-room doctor who was the first
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Crestview Local school board, 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 44100 Crestview
Free seminar on memory loss
Free seminar on memory loss BOARDMAN A free seminar on “Reversing Memory Loss” is offered by
African Choir performs Thursday
African Choir performs Thursday YOUNGSTOWN The African Children’s Choir will present a concert
Pantyhose help man fight leg fatigue
Q. I’ve been wearing pantyhose every day for a while now to eliminate leg fatigue and help with
GM ordered switches weeks before recall
Associated Press DETROIT Emails released in a court case show that General Motors Co. ordered a
VETERANS DAY Events in the region
A list of services, ceremonies and other events for Veterans Day as submitted to The Vindicator. All
Postal service victim of hacking attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service said Monday it had been hacked, potentially
Obama calls for tougher Internet regulation
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Monday embraced a radical change in how
holiDAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Veterans
State paid out $68M in veterans benefits
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state has paid out more than $68 million to
WEST VIRGINIA Mineral owners group, driller agree on leases
Associated Press MOUNDSVILLE, W.VA. A group of mineral owners in the Northern Panhandle will
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lawyer: Bieber on track to resolve vandalism case LOS ANGELES Justin Bieber has
Warren family’s seventh adoption continues its international flavor
The attorney who has helped The Rev. Rodd and Lori Meyer adopt six of their seven children calls them the “family of the United Nations.”
Heed President Obama’s call; honor, help nation’s veterans
Editorial: Honor. Duty. Country. Members of America’s armed forces have embodied those overarching
Store reports attempted fraud
Store reports attempted fraud BOARDMAN A male suspect attempted to defraud Circle K, 7103
Writing workshop helps vets get their memories on paper
Associated Press HARRISON, N.Y. Matt Phair wept as he wrote about the chaos he witnessed as a
Suicide bomber kills 48 students
Associated Press POTISKUM, NIGERIA Disguised in a school uniform, a suicide bomber set off
100 years old and going strong in preserving our communities
Opinion: 100 years old and going strong in preserving our communities Since Nov. 12-18 is Community
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v OK Go: Tonight on “Late Show With
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Monday’s games Bruins 4, Devils 2 BOSTON Seth Griffith scored a highlight-reel
NBA roundup | Monday’s other games
Bulls 102, Pistons 91 CHICAGO Derrick Rose had 24 points and seven assists in his return to the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Man in zebra-print dress robbed bank, is arrested ROCHESTER, N.H. A man
Eagles’ Fletcher scores in blowout victory over Panthers
Newton sacked nine times and throws three interceptions
Pizza Hut revamps its menu
Pizza Hut is letting customers play mad scientist, giving them the freedom to make pies with honey Sriracha sauce or add curry flavor to the crusts.
Car sales up for month, year
New and used car sales were up 6.6 percent from last October and nearly 5 percent for the year.
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