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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Police examine SUV in hit-and-run; fund established for victim
Police examined a vehicle Wednesday that may have been involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident on Interstate 680 earlier this week.
State auditor's race is boiling down to coffee
One of the hottest issues in the Ohio auditor’s race is coffee.
Youngstown man convicted in 1996 Biondillo murder pleads guilty to drug charges
A man who served prison time for a mob murder in 1996 pleaded guilty to drug charges Wednesday that can possibly land him in prison for 20 more years.
Mahoning juvy court one of only 4 in US to get grant to prevent gang activity
Mahoning County Juvenile Court secured a three-year, $600,000 federal grant to keep students in school by identifying those at risk for joining gangs and intervening before that happens.
Boardman man maintains active life while waiting for a heart
It’s rare for Tom Lawrence to skip his daily visit to the North Champion Street YMCA in Youngstown. The 59-year-old Boardman resident has been working out there on a regular basis for about 37 years. He walks, rides a bike, lifts light weights and does 150 sit-ups and push-ups.
New high school partners 5 Valley districts, but is open to all Ohio students
STEM+ME2 means science, technology, engineering and mathematics plus manufacturing, energy and entrepreneurship.
South Range schools cut costs with technology
South Range School District has continued to incorporate technology to make cuts in its materials and supplies budget.
Mahoning health board gets 1 of only 54 accreditations in US
The Mahoning County District Board of Health has achieved a five-year national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board, county health officials announced Wednesday.
Poland trustees vow to complete Route 170 sidewalk
Township trustees are taking steps to add to the new sidewalk that extends along state Route 170 from Dobbins Elementary School to where the township and village meet near Nesbitt Street.
Where in the Valley is Mr. Gough?
About 55 Struthers fifth-graders and parents took on a “Where’s Waldo” type challenge during the last week of September to try to find fifth-grade geography teacher Justin Gough at public spots around town.
UPDATE | Ohio AG announces $105M settlement with AT&T Mobility
Ohio AG announces $105M settlement with AT&T Mobility
South Range to forfeit win for using ineligible player
South Range to forfeit win for using ineligible player.
UPDATE: State on scene of officer-involved shooting in Lordstown
State on scene of officer-involved shooting in Lordstown
Police mistakenly think black teen is home burglar
Police mistakenly think black teen is home burglar
Candidate Carney defends his television commercial
Candidate Carney defends his television commercial
Officials ID 17-year-old Pa. boy shot leaving home for school
Officials ID 17-year-old Pa. boy shot leaving home for school
High court rules in case argued by former AG Marc Dann
High court rules in case argued by former AG Marc Dann
Mahoning health board gets five-year accreditation
Mahoning health board gets five-year accreditation
UPDATE | 1st Ebola patient diagnosed in the US has died
Dallas Ebola patient has died, hospital says
Teen arrested in Warren after witnesses said he fired weapon
Teen arrested in Warren after witnesses said he fired weapon
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Pumpkinfest planned in Volant community
Pumpkinfest planned in Volant community VOLANT, PA. The Volant community will gather to
Hollywood Gaming's first financial report shows high numbers
Ohio casinos and racinos take revenue hit in September
Youngstown youth need to be peacemakers, Little Rock 9 speaker urges
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More young people need to serve as peacemakers in
YSU changes format, gets results
For most of Eric Wolford’s coaching career, he’s followed the same practice schedule he learned as a player at Kansas State.
Betras questions Mahoning elections board budget increase
One board member objected to the increase, but voted for the proposed budget
First-time early voters came out on first day of early voting
Some voted because they won’t be home on Election Day
Niles mayor says water dept. deficit likely prompted state oversight
Mayor Ralph Infante says the $2.7 million deficit in the city’s water department fund as of July 31, 2014, is probably the reason the Ohio Auditor’s Office placed the city in fiscal emergency Tuesday.
Abraham appointed interim provost by YSU trustees
The pedestrian bridge over Wick Avenue was named for the Stavich Family
‘The Judge’ is a family affair for Downey
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Robert Downey Jr. thinks courtrooms are
Multi-county theft-ring member Louis Justice gets 4-year sentence
Louis Justice is the first of 12 people charged to be sentenced
AG DeWine offended by challenger’s assertions
David Pepper, DeWine’s Democratic challenger, says the AG’s office has a ‘pay-to-play’ issue
‘What if’ fire safety comes to Struthers Elementary School
By MEGAN WILKINSON mwilkinson@vindy.com STRUTHERS “What if” was the question of the morning
Poland schools prepare for new state testing requirements
Poland schools prepare for new state testing requirements
EGCC’s Warren Center opens for spring semester
About 300 Trumbull County residents are enrolled in the college this fall
Public forums seek input for EGCC presidential profile
The Youngstown forum will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown
Still few details known about murder of Chris Craft four months later
Coroner report still unavailable
Cruze: The next generation
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Greg Greenwood, left, and Nick Amendola stand with a 2015 champagne-colored Cruze. The new Lordstown-built Cruze comes with a face-lift and 4G LTE with Wi-Fi availability.
CROP Hunger Walk planned Sunday in Youngstown
Mahoning Valley Association of Churches is the sponsor.
Mahoning County OVI Task Force funded again this year
Grant of $224,952 allows for 24 checkpoints over the next year
Chapin: Baseball playoffs slip in stature
Dramatic diamond stories lost amid college football hoopla
Gerberry, O’Brien, O’Brien for state House seats for area
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley historical- ly has been fortunate to have had strong and unified delegations to
Turkey: Syrian town ready to fall to militants
Associated Press MURSITPINAR, Turkey Islamic State fighters were poised to capture a strategic
Here’s a chance to get a free burger!
Here’s a chance to get a free burger! The guyz’ next mission is at 6:30 p.m. today at the Kozy
Wal-Mart cuts health benefits for 30,000 part-timers
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to eliminate health insurance coverage for
Lower heating bills forecast
Associated Press NEW YORK Heating bills should be lower this winter because the deep freeze that
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.77 .18 Avalon
Holiday spending expected to rise 4.1 percent this year
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans are expected to spend at the highest rate in three years
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council, Safety Committee, 5 p.m., council caucus room, 6th
‘Fury’ film finds an ally in ‘Tanks’ video game
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES “Fury” is rolling into “World of Tanks.”
Obama’s priorities are skewed
Opinion: The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is both a danger in itself and a wake-up call for Americans —
The following list represents the most streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States, based on the
The following list represents the most streamed tracks on Spotify in the United States, based on the
oddly enough
oddly enough Burglar caught in the act offers to share heroin BILLINGS, Mont. Prosecutors in
Brother In Food are getting ready to dish it out
Brother In Food are getting ready to dish it out Our Signature Dish writers, Mike Vallas and Mark
YSU women fourth in final fall golf event
YSU women fourth in final fall golf event INDIANAPOLIS The Youngstown State women’s golf team
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other events
DIVISION I GIRLS GOLF Boardman’s Jacinta Pikunas was the top medalist and qualified for the state
YEARS AGO
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, the 281st day of 2014. There are 84 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
DEA sued over fake Facebook account
DEA sued over fake Facebook account WASHINGTON The Drug Enforcement Administration set up a fake
ASK MR. KNOW-IT-ALL Pigging out on trivia answers
Q. As a young boy, I had a piggy bank on my dresser that I put change into from time to time. Now,
Young gamblers want to use skill combined with chance on slots
Associated Press LAS VEGAS With the gambling industry anxious to attract younger players, some
Tip gives police lead in hit-and-run death
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Police say a tip has given them a lead in the hit-and- run death of a 20
Syria declares 4 more chemical-weapons facilities, UN reveals
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Syria has declared four chemical-weapons facilities it hadn’t
METRO DIGEST || Multiple charges
Multiple charges BOARDMAN Township police arrested Orlando J. Torres, 58, of the 4500 block of
‘Henchman’ for Ohio utilities should be removed from panel
Opinion: ‘Henchman’ for Ohio utilities should be removed from panel Ohio, the leader in the U.S. of toxic
Challenge to Newton Falls man’s residency proves unsuccessful
The Trumbull County Board of Elections, after hearing testimony from Bruce Moore and John Baryak Jr., ruled Tuesday that Baryak is a Newton Falls resident for voting purposes.
Conservative states balk at gay-marriage action
Associated Press WICHITA, Kan. Conservative officials in some of the six states where Supreme
Ribbon-cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set BOARDMAN National Healthcare Access Inc. will have a ceremonial ribbon-
METRO DIGEST || Film, discussion set
Film, discussion set youngstown The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngs-town and the
Pa. pursues record $4.5M fine against gas driller
Associated Press Pennsylvania environmental regulators are pursuing a record $4.5 million fine
Parents will appeal son’s alcohol-related suspension
The alcohol-related activities occurred at the Mineral Ridge Homecoming dance Saturday at the Fifth Season Banquet Center.
High school cancels football season over bullying
The New Jersey town was among those hit by Superstorm Sandy.
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