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

Giants rout Royals in World Series opener

The Giants took the opener, 7-1.


Becky Dearing Wall named YPBW Woman of the Year

Becky Dearing Wall, vice president and treasurer at Dearing Compressor and Pump Co., is among those who have made progress to get women’s foot in the door to manufacturing.


Number of those in contact with Ebola patient rising, but no cases evident

State health officials continue to revise the number of people in Ohio being watched for potential Ebola infections.


Lordstown now GM plant with biggest solar installation in West

General Motors Lordstown has yet another title from the company.


Cafaro Co. moving to Niles, vows to fill current Youngstown space quickly

Cafaro Co. will move its family to a new home in 2015.


Pillich claims Mandel taking credit for others' work,; Mandel claims stellar performance as treasurer

Based on what he’s done during his first term as Ohio treasurer, Republican Josh Mandel said he deserves to be re-elected.

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Sciortino-Meacham race heats up; Betras alleges campaign crime

Ralph Meacham said he would not “clean house” if he’s elected Mahoning County auditor next month, but a commissioner and the county Democratic Party’s chairman blasted Meacham’s campaign fundraising emails to county workers on their accounts.

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Spaghetti dinner to help Campbell schools worker awaiting transplant

It’s been a tough 10 months for Robert and Justine Truslow of Lowellville.


More victims of former Warren JFK priest settle for $8M

Attorneys for about half of the 88 former students sexually abused by a Franciscan friar, who worked as a teacher and athletic trainer at Bishop McCort Catholic High School in Johnstown, Pa., say the students’ claims have settled for $8 million.


Campbell Hardware harnesses success in field of big-box competitors

Anthony Tsikouris started Campbell Hardware at 21 years old at a small facility on McCartney Road. He wanted something small and simple.


Legendary Watergate editor Ben Bradlee dead at 93

Ben Bradlee, the hard-charging editor who guided The Washington Post through its Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Watergate scandal and invigorated its newsroom for more than two decades, died Tuesday. He was 93.


Penn State will face plenty of challenges vs. OSU

Penn State coach James Franklin says one of the biggest challenges he faces in his job is meeting high expectations of a huge fan base.


Steelers made most of frantic 73 seconds

The bounces and big plays piled up so quickly, even the Pittsburgh Steelers were stunned.


LeBron returns to Cleveland in pursuit of a third NBA title

Four years away from home changed LeBron James.


YSU looks to erase bad taste vs. South Dakota State

YSU looks to erase bad taste vs. South Dakota State.


Fire destroys historic Beaver Township mansion

Fire destroys historic Beaver Township mansion


UPDATE | Ohioan detainee released from North Korea

Ohioan detainee released from North Korea


Abuse by Franciscan friar nets $8M for 88 victims

Abuse by Franciscan friar nets $8M for 88 victims


Mahoning commissioners meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Struthers

Mahoning commissioners meet 6 p.m. Wednesday in Struthers


Pink Hair Day event Friday at HMHP hospitals for breast cancer awareness

Pink Hair Day event Friday at HMHP hospitals for breast cancer awareness


Pa. gubernatorial candidates disagree over municipal gun-law bill

Pa. gubernatorial candidates disagree over municipal gun-law bill


Famed Elvis photog Alfred Wertheimer dies

Famed Elvis photo Alfred Wertheimer dies


Wyoming becomes latest state to legalize gay marriage

Wyoming becomes latest state to legalize gay marriage


Fall Fun Fest is Sunday at Signature HealthCare of Warren

Fall Fun Fest is Sunday in Warren


BULLETIN | US detainee in North Korea released

US detainee in North Korea released


Homeland Security orders new screening for Ebola

Homeland Security orders new screening for Ebola


Suspect in Va. abduction charged in DC area rape

Suspect in Va. abduction charges in DC area rape


High pollution levels found near Ohio gas wells

High pollution levels found near Ohio gas wells


Cafaro Co. moves HQ to Niles

Cafaro Co. moves HQ to Niles


Warren council committee meets Wednesday

Warren council committee meets Wednesday


Widow sues aluminum extruder over accident

Widow sues aluminum extruder over accident


Ohio daily Ebola contact report

Ohio daily Ebola contact report


Controversy rises in Mahoning County auditor's race

Controversy rises in Mahoning County auditor's race


Fewer young Ohioans getting their driver's license

Fewer young Ohioans getting their driver's license


Autopsy set for man found dead on Warren street

Autopsy set for man found dead on Warren street


Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday

Mathews school board has special meeting Wednesday


Mahoning Valley unemployment rate down 2.4 pct

Mahoning Valley unemployment rate down 2.4 pct


Warren man faces child-porn charges

Warren man faces child-porn charges


Turner channels removed from Dish amid pact spat

Turner channels removed from Dish amid pact spat


Oscar de la Renta, legendary designer, dead at 82

Oscar de la Renta, legendary designer, dead at 82


BREAKING NEWS | GM installing solar array at Lordstown Plant

GM installing solar array at Lordstown Plant


Hiram man killed in Trumbull County accident

Hiram man killed in Trumbull County accident


Oscar Pistorius starts serving 5-year prison term

Blade Runner starts serving 5-year prison term


Jillian Smith | Matthew MacKenzie

YOUNGSTOWN Jillian Smith and Matthew MacKenzie exchanged vows in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony July 26 at

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Rebecca Sammartino | Geoffrey Marple

BOARDMAN Rebecca Sammartino and Geoffrey Marple were united in marriage during a 3 p.m. July 12

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Toni Del Duchetto | Adam Meese

CANFIELD Toni Del Duchetto and Adam Meese were united in marriage during a 1:30 p.m. June 21

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REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School 1965 Alumni will meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Chad


Hall of Fame nominations sought


Trunk or treat will be feature at church

Trunk or treat will be feature at church POLAND Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road,


'Steel City' will highlight Dana orchestra concert

The Dana Symphony Orchestra will present a concert titled “Beethoven in the Steel City” Monday at Stambaugh Auditorium.


Irving nets 28 points to lead Cavaliers past Bulls

Rose scored 30 for Chicago


Hoyer still the starter after ugly loss

The Browns quarterback had his worst game with Cleveland, completing just 16 of 41 passes for 215 yards.


Buckeyes are trying hard not to look past next 2 games

Ohio State travels to Penn State on Saturday


Party Crashers

Ridge earns date with top-seeded Mooney


Roster changes won’t slow Penguins

YSU has six returning from last season


Pleas entered in 2011 bicyclist death

By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Lake Milton man entered guilty pleas Monday in


Dana music school to mark Octubafest

The Dana School of Music will celebrate Octubafest with a series of events to honor the musical heritage of the tuba and euphonium.


ODNR presents Valley mine land projects

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources had a meeting to discuss mine land projects in Columbiana and Mahoning counties.


Veteran stuntmen direct action flick ‘John Wick’ Their latest STUNT

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. Chad Stahelski and David Leitch speak


Ebola scare defendant has suffered mental illness, lawyer says

The defendant charged with inducing panic on a Florida to Vienna flight Sunday was recently hospitalized for bipolar disorder.


Brown and Ryan want the CDC to do more to protect Ohioans

There were no confirmed cases of Ebola in the state as of Monday


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Steelers take control, stun Texans

Pittsburgh erased a 10-point deficit

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Steelers rally past stunned Texans 30-23

Steelers rally past stunned Texans 30-23


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Couple launches ghost tours in Mahoning Valley

Dark Shadow Ghost Tours opens doors to spirit world

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Canfield blanks West Branch, faces Niles for title

Mancini’s goal eliminated the Warriors


Ward’s 24th goal helps Red Dragons eliminate Bulldogs

Niles advances to play Canfield for district title


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Instead of a ticket, officer buys young girl a booster seat EMMETT TOWNSHIP, Mich.


Rest or rust? Royals, Giants ready

Kansas City had a five-game layoff before tonight’s game, while San Francisco had four.


Hubbard tops Division III state football poll

Western Reserve is sixth in Division VII


Poland winter sports meeting set for Oct 28.

Poland winter sports meeting set for Oct 28. Poland The Poland high school athletic department


Neighborhood meetings set for Oct., Nov.

The meetings continue through November


Turkey says it helps Iraqi Kurds enter Syria to battle IS

Associated Press SURUC, TURKEY Turkey said it was helping Iraqi Kurdish fighters cross into


Bad roads, misplaced priorities seen in Boardman, Struthers

Opinion: Bad roads, misplaced priorities seen in Boardman, Struthers After last winter’s inclem- ent


Search shifts; ambush suspect likely spotted

Associated Press Police shifted their search and a northeastern Pennsylvania school district


Two of three pleaded guilty in Campbell case

Third defendant currently serving federal sentence


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Lowellville school board, 6 p.m., library/media center, 52 Rocket Place.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS British royal couples’ 2nd child due in April LONDON The Duke and Duchess of


DARK SHADOW GHOST TOURS

DARK SHADOW GHOST TOURS Oct. 22: A presentation on “Urban Legends, Ghost Hunting, and Evidence” at


Diabetes health fair

Diabetes health fair SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center is offering its annual Diabetes Health


Boardman police get multiple 911 calls about gunshots on Moyer Avenue

Boardman police get multiple 911 calls about gunshots on Moyer Avenue


Land records show may state parks could see mining, drilling

About 40 percent of Ohio’s natural treasures — its state parks, forests and wildlife and nature preserves — could be undermined in the quest to remove valuable coal, oil, natural gas and other minerals.


Exec charged in Ohio VA case

Associated Press CLEVELAND A business executive from Virginia is being charged in a federal


Man cited for causing accident on I-680

Police said alcohol played a role in the accident early Sunday morning.


US airlines raise base fares

Associated Press DALLAS U.S. airlines are raising base fares on many domestic flights even


POLICE CALLS

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


Pumpkins on display

Pumpkins on display BOARDMAN Pumpkins from Boardman Park’s Pumpkin Carve Out Contest will be on


Mustard for leg cramps and psoriasis

Q. My husband is disabled by osteoarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. He experienced frequent muscle


Free dental for veterans

Free dental for veterans HUBBARD Braydich Dental, 45 E. Liberty St., is offering its second


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Lydia Filisky and Mathew Hayward, East Palestine, boy, Oct.


EBOLA | Latest developments

Latest developments in the response to the Ebola epidemic: After rallying dozens of nations to


Preliminary hearing

Preliminary hearing HUBBARD A Thursday preliminary hearing is set in Girard Municipal Court for


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21, the 294th day of 2014. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Police: Suspect hinted at additional killings

Associated Press GARY, IND. Police investigating the slayings of seven women whose bodies were


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State Rep. Sean O’Brien receives little challenge from Republican Devon Stanley

Sean O’Brien of Bazetta Township is seeking his third term as state representative for the 63rd District, which encompasses Niles, Girard, Hubbard, Cortland and many of the eastern townships.


Woman pleads guilty in assault case

Defendant was pregnant and tried to run over woman who was also pregnant


One ‘ruff’ time for Mahoning County humane society

Animal Charity of Ohio Inc. faced manpower and funding problems.


By MAE ANDERSON

By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Cord cutters rejoiced last week after HBO and


Youngstown will demolish Borts Pool

Also coming down are its bleachers, the bathhouse, steps and fencing


Pipeline expansion

Pipeline expansion HOUSTON Spectra Energy announced a proposed expansion of its oil pipeline


Caps arrest two men after dozens of shots fired

Find almost 40 empty shell casings


Arrogance is the hallmark of anti-fracking campaign

Editorial: To understand the mentality of the individuals who refuse to take “no” for an answer in their


Industry advances boost production

By Sean Cockerham McClatchy Washington Bureau The U.S. fracking boom is getting even bigger


Campbell arrests three on charges of drug trafficking, child endangerment

Police arrested three people Friday night during a traffic stop on Gladstone Road on charges of drug trafficking and child endangerment.


Chamber president

Chamber president YOUNGSTOWN Atty. John Rossi has joined the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Barbara Streisand: Tonight on


KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR

KATIE RICKMAN | THE VINDICATOR Gail Long of Minerva studies blueprints of abandoned mines during


We are living in depressing times

Opinion: Some people I know refuse to watch the news or read the papers these days, and who can blame them?


Pennsylvania sees record lawsuit

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Pennsylvania environmental regulators are pursuing a record


CDC revises guidelines for gear as fear, monitoring ease for some

Associated Press atlanta Federal health officials Monday issued new guidelines to promote head-


Kasich holds firm on severance tax

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS An update on lawmaker action and other activities at


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