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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley auto sales up in September, with Cruze skyrocketing
Auto sales in the Mahoning Valley were up in September from last year, while Chevrolet Cruze sales skyrocketed.
Youngstown schools' first 4-H club yields bountiful harvest
Braylun Anderson. Ja-Liya Jackson and their classmates gathered the last of the tomatoes, watermelons, strawberries, cabbage and fall flowers from their garden this week, hoeing the earth and preparing it for next year’s crop.
Skyrocketing salt prices means messier roads this winter in the Valley
Winter driving won’t be the same this season because there won’t be as much road-treatment material to spread around.
Board of control approves access to old Midlothothian firehouse, settlement to cop misconduct suit
The city’s board of control approved a temporary access contract with a business owner buying a vacant South Side fire station for $12,700.
Pirogi, pierogi, pirohy, perogi, pyrogy or pirohi — it was all center stage at Polish Youngstown
No matter how you spell it — pirogi (Vindicator style), pierogi (Polish style), pirohy (Czech Slovak), perogi, pyrogy or pirohi — the taste is what matters, and the ethnic food is simply delicious.
Mom brings anti-bullying program to Boardman schools after daughter's death
Bullying indirectly led to her daughter’s death, says Diane Demetrios.
Canfield to fire levy designated for new fire station
The Cardinal Joint Fire District is asking Canfield voters to approve a levy to operate a proposed new fire station.
Campbell schools get 2 state programs to aid teachers, students
The Ohio Department of Education chose Campbell City Schools to pilot two of its programs this year: the State Personnel Development Grant and Quick Start programs.
Canfield amendments would enable public comment, require attendance by officials
Resident Frank Micchia has again put charter amendments on the ballot for Canfield City residents.
UPDATE | St. Louis shooting reignites anger among activists
UPDATE | St. Louis shooting reignites anger among activists
Warren man found guilty of rape of 10-year-old boy
Warren man found guilty of rape of 10-year-old boy
Police arrest 8 teens in string of Cincy robberies
Police arrest 8 teens in string of Cincy robberies
Caring Hands Food Ministry hosts fundraiser Saturday
Caring Hands food ministry hosts fundraiser Saturday
America Makes adds leading national nuclear security labs
America Makes adds leading national nuclear security labs
Taste of Comfort event is Sunday at Lanterman's Mill
Taste of Comfort event is Sunday at Lanterman's Mill
Grand jury indicts Youngstown man on child-porn charges
Grand jury indicts Youngstown man on child-porn charges
Lawsuit: Cold Burger King onion rings sparked attack
Lawsuit: Cold Burger King onion rings sparked attack
Pa. state police: Woman lost $250K in lottery scam
Pa. state police: Woman lost $250K in lottery scam
Pa. man dies in prison who was convicted in 2009 blast
Pa. man dies in prison who was convicted in 2009 blast
Some park roads will close for suicide prevention walk
Some park roads will close for suicide prevention walk
Judge won't dismiss Ohio telemarketer's conviction
Judge won't dismiss Ohio telemarketer's conviction
UPDATE: Youngstown businessman Rafidi held on federal offense
Youngstown businessman Rafidi arrested on federal offense
Stanley Cup coming to Youngstown Dec. 19
Phantoms co-owner Troy Loney has announced that the Stanley Cup will be in attendance for the December 19th.
Mahoning County commissioners pay $23,500 for special audit of probate court
Mahoning County commissioners pay $23,500 for special audit of probate court
Board approves temporary access contract for vacant fire station
Board approves temporary access contract for vacant fire station
OSHA probing after 2 rescued from trench collapse in Grove City
OSHA probing after 2 rescued from trench collapse in Grove City
Federation of women’s clubs plans benefit
Federation of women’s clubs plans benefit canfield Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs
OCCHA prepares for 42-year celebration
OCCHA will celebrate its service in the Valley.
Ownership focuses on adding fans to Phantoms
Troy and Aafke Loney have spent the last seven months trying to change the culture inside the arena and out.
Love for tennis drives Poland’s Eckman
The Bulldog senior is a top seed at this week’s Division II district tennis tournament.
Mahoning juvy court gets 1 of 4 US grants to keep kids in school, deter gangs
School districts have seen an increase in gang activity among girls.
Mooney volleyball holds off Boardman in regular season finale
The Cardinals won in five close sets on senior night.
Mahoning health board achieves national accreditation
The Mahoning County District Board of Health has received a five-year national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Man convicted in Biondillo mob hit takes plea in drug case
Was one of three jailed for mob murder in '90s
Prep football | South Range forfeits Week 6 victory
Raiders used ineligible player By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Beaver Township The South
Being an outsider suits Eric Church just fine
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Eric Church is not supposed to be a multiplatinum artist.
Oktoberfest Youngstown to take place in Liberty
The inaugural Oktoberfest Youngstown premieres at Colonial Plaza in Liberty.
Wednesday’s high school roundup
A look at other soccer and volleyball games as well as the Division I district golf tournament.
Hubbard residents hear garbage pickup proposal
City leaders want a contract with one instead of several, garbage collection companies.
Folk-music icon Judy Collins connects past and present
Judy Collins and Don McLean will perform at Packard Music Hall on Friday.
Alex Meixner mixes pop and rock into polka
Alex Meixner is scheduled to perform Saturday at Oktoberfest Youngstown.
Fall festival returns to Apple Castle
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Apple Castle farm and market, 277 Pa. Route 18, will have its
$7 coffee percolates state auditor's race
Incumbent says that’s ‘flat wrong’ and challenger is ‘not fit for office’
Struthers students hunt for their geography teacher
The students learned how to use GPS devices to find their geography teacher.
South Range schools cut materials and supplies budget by 20 percent
District uses technology to cut down on costs
Police gunfire in Lordstown leads to investigation
A Lordstown officer fired his weapon Wednesday afternoon while assisting serving a warrant.
Warren man serving 40-years sentence indicted on more kiddie porn charges
A 56-year-old city man already serving a 40-year prison term for child pornography charges is indicted on 30 more.
Poland township trustees take steps to complete sidewalk project
Poland township trustees take steps to complete sidewalk project
Grow Youngstown gets fed grant
The funds will be used to increase access to locally grown and produced agricultural products
Tom Lawrence maintains workouts with artificial heart
Tom Lawrence of Boardman lifts weights at the YMCA in Youngstown, where he continues to work out almost daily while he awaits a heart transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Until then, he must wear a device to keep his heart pumping sufficiently.
Next edition of HealthCare.gov unveiled
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration unveiled a new version of HealthCare.gov on
‘Dress for success’ event at WCBA
‘Dress for success’ event at WCBA YOUNGSTOWN Williamson College of Business Administration will
Fed minutes show officials linking rate increase to economic data
Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal Reserve officials, worried about weak growth overseas,
Fuda, Cantalamessa stand out for Trumbull Co. commissioner
Editorial: Trumbull County voters have an easy and a not-so-easy choice in the Nov. 4 general election races
Voters in 64th District House race have choices
The race for 64th Ohio House of Representatives gives voters in Warren, Howland and several more rural townships in Trumbull County a choice between moderate, conservative and independent philosophies.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Could they really be bedbugs?
Could they really be bedbugs? No matter your lifestyle or income level, bedbugs can affect you
us supreme court Should workers be paid for securitySFlbchecks?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Workers who fill customer orders for Internet retailer Amazon might
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments governing board, 2 p.m., Mahoning
Taking plants inside? Choose easy-care, nonpoisonous
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Fall is here. With putting the yard
Warren police arrest 15-year-old in gun-related altercation
A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after witnesses said he fired a weapon during an altercation with another juvenile on Vine Avenue
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2014. There are 83 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio AG clears petition for bottle-deposit issue
Associated Press COLUMBUS A proposal in Ohio to create a refundable deposit on glass, metal,
Star War Reads Day
Star War Reads Day POLAND The Poland public library, 311 S. Main St., is planning a celebration
Man stabbed in store; patrons keep shopping
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A stabbing in a Philadelphia grocery store didn’t deter some
oddly enough
oddly enough Hot-air balloon stolen at Albuquerque balloon festival ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. A
ebola Spain euthanizes pet dog of patient
Associated Press MADRID The protesters, chanting “Assassins!” as they scuffled with police in
Day of confusion for gay couples
Day of confusion for gay couples LAS VEGAS County clerks in Nevada turned away gay couples eager
FALL YELLOW JACKETS
Many people call these bees, but in fact they are not bees. It is a completely different family — and more importantly, a completely different diet which they eat.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.24 .47 Avalon
Carbon is at the core of tale about fossil fuel and life
“Carbon,” a graphic novel written by Daniel Boyd, tells a story about the real villains in the Environment vs. Economy battle.
Lime on the lawn every fall?
Lime on the lawn every fall? No! Too much lime can be a bad thing for your soil. Only a soil test
Blue Jackets without Dubinsky for 6 weeks
Blue Jackets without Dubinsky for 6 weeks COLUMBUS The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Dracula Untold (PG-13) An origin story about the man who became Dracula.
Bocce tournament will benefit charities
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s sixth annual bocce tournament will be Monday at Cassese’s MVR restaurant.
Stocks record best day of 2014
Associated Press NEW YORK Wall Street had its best day of the year. The U.S. stock market
Gas mileage hits 24.1 mpg in new vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Gas mileage for new cars and trucks in the U.S. averaged a record 24.1
Company recalls floor mats that fit GM trucks
Associated Press DETROIT A company that makes after-market floor mats for General Motors full-
Is Christie running for president?
Opinion: NEWARK, N.J. Gov. Chris Christie could be forgiven if he had chips on both shoulders as big as
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “In the Spirit of Christmas,” Victorian Players, Victorian Players Theater, 702
Preparing Your Dahlias for Winter
Preparing Your Dahlias for Winter When: Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon. What: Learn basics of growing,
Ghost hunt set at ‘haunted’ building
Staff report KINSMAN Local author and paranormal investigator Steve Tackett will join Don
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” (8 p.m., Disney): Hey, it’s October. Back off.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” (8 p.m., Disney): Hey, it’s October. Back off. “Parenthood” (10
Evergreens need water in winter
Q. My rhododendrons lose leaves every year. I think they are looking great going into winter, but
COLUMBUS DAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed Monday for Columbus
Expert: No evidence of life in brain-dead girl
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. A court-appointed expert has told a California judge he sees
Lowellville finishes Safe Routes to Schools construction project
Lowellville finishes its more than $400,000 Safe Routes to Schools project, which started in 2011. The project is in effort to create safer walkways and education among students on how to get to the school.
Ebola patient dies in Dallas; US expands airport screening
Associated Press washington The first person diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S. died Wednesday
US, allies chafe at Turkish inaction on Syrian border
Associated Press ISTANBUL As U.S. generals and Secretary of State John Kerry warn that a
Latest iPads, Mac OS expected at coming event
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple is expected to step up its efforts to boost recently
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