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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Stabbing at London's Tube today considered terrorist act
A stabbing at a London Underground station is being treated as “terrorist incident,” the London police said Saturday.
About 4,200 lose power tonight around Mahoning County
Power was restored within two hours to about 4,200 people who lost electricity just before 7 p.m. today, about half in Youngstown and the rest spread out among Campbell, Lowellville, Poland and about 200 in Struthers.
Take a break from the holiday bustle at Loghurst this weekend
If you need a slow-paced, laid-back break from holiday shopping and bustle, and your Christmas mood extends to seeing a blacksmith at work, enjoying decorative quilting and partaking of a taste of local history, you might do well to include a 210-year-old historic home on your itinerary.
Stacie Bulmer, Robert Nagel to marry in May
HUBBARD Richard and Rosemary Bulmer of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Clarissa Tyson, Gregory Sinchak will wed Jan. 9
Clarissa Tyson of Poland and Gregory Sinchak of Boardman are engaged and announcing plans for a Jan.
Miss Alexander, Mr. Boyer are engaged
Constance Alexander and JC Boyer, both of Youngstown, are engaged and will marry on July 24, 2016.
Rauzan-Raleigh engagement is announced
PITTSBURGH Andrea Rauzan and Charles Raleigh, both of Pittsburgh, are announcing their engagement
Miss Rummell, Mr. Younan plan to marry
RALEIGH, N.C. Tiffiny Rummell and Karim Younan, both of Raleigh, N.C., are engaged and planning an
Bulldogs’ defensive style prevails at East High
The sign upon the entrance reads: “Por Favor. No traer comida, bebidas o Gatorade al gimnasio.”
Youngstown schools commission to be led by Brilex chief
Brian Benyo of Brilex Industries appointed commission chairman; panel to meet Wednesday
Inspector General vindicates Valley legislators for move against chamber
Reasonable people could see a conflict of interest, IG says regarding dispute between legislators and Chamber.
Warren mom says she'd be ‘shocked’ if son’s death not an accident
Judith Owens, mother of Russell Cottrill, says her son loved her common-law husband, Arthur Harper, “and Art loved him. There was no question in my mind.”
Trumbull commissioners give employees December off from premiums
Trumbull commissioners have signed off on giving their 794 employees who use the county’s health insurance one month off from paying their 10 percent contribution to the plan.
Cards nearly perfect in third
Canfield overcame a slow start at Howland to roll to a 20-point victory
Deacon shows Christmas ornaments collected from around the globe
First Presbyterian Women also meet to pack winter care packages.
Sinatra’s hometown celebrates birthday
By SHAWN MARSH Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Chicago was his kind of town, LA was his lady
Celtic Thunder’s Keith Harkin takes own musical approach Irish influence
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CANFIELD For the better part of the last decade,
Rock frontman Scott Weiland dies
Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. Scott Weiland, the former frontman for the Stone Temple
High on the lists of ‘bests’
Those who believe they have experienced The Best Fishing Day Ever may want to reconsider after they
Youngstown plans Lincoln Avenue improvements for pedestrians
The project involves roadway resurfacing, new curb/gutter and curb ramps
Canfield's Krampus came for cookies
Students have the opportunity to indulge in more culture food days
YBI to get $20,000 Wean grant for Women in Entrepreneurship
The Raymond John Wean Foundation has announced nearly $1.5 million in grant awards to organizations working in the Mahoning Valley, including a $20,000 award to the Youngstown Business Incubator for development of its Women in Entrepreneurship Program.
South Side death ruled a homicide
The man found dead in a high Street residence was shot in the head and chest.
Former Warren man indicted on abuse of girl’s corpse and more drug charges
James E. Brooks, 40, formerly of Warren, faces charges of abusing the corpse of Alesha Bell, 18
New Division Street bridge opens
The new Division Street bridge replaced a narrow, 76-year-old bridge over the Mahoning River
Decking the Halls at the Girard Historical Society
A nutcracker display will be open this weekend at the historic Barnhisel House.
Fellows Gardens celebrates winter with forest-themed display
Winter Celebration runs Dec. 5 through Jan. 3
Crowd gathers for Youngstown's annual holiday festivities
Mickey Mouse and a snowman followed the Southern Local High School Band Friday night in the 2015 holiday parade in downtown Youngstown. Crowds lined Federal Street for the event, which ended with an appearance by Santa Claus, the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree and a number of other holiday promotions, including an ugly sweater contest at the Covelli Centre.
SPORTS digest
Earnie Shavers to visit Warren Rotary Club Former heavyweight boxer Earnie Shavers, who grew up in
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. Luke 1:30
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.34.35 Aqua America, .71
Battle looms large over US climate change policy
Editorial: For more than 100 world leaders, the effects of global temperatures rising have reached a point
Obama signs transportation bill
Obama signs transportation bill WASHINGTON A five-year, $305 billion bill to address the
In search of Capitol answers
Opinion: This is a story about bureaucracy and the stonewalling that often occurs when lowly reporters like
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
birthdays
birthdays Singer Little Richard is 83. Singer Jim Messina (Loggins and Messina, Poco) is 68.
Pope Francis works on book for children
Chicago Tribune (TNS) CHICAGO A Chicago publishing house that already published two books by
Voices of Faith q&a
Voices of Faith q&a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. If God created everything, why did he create
Oak Hill Collaborative seeks to improve inner-city life
Opinion: OHC provides a small-business incubator and has been involved in neighborhood revitalization projects
Solid job gains clear way for rate hike
Associated Press WASHINGTON If the Federal Reserve needed any final evidence that the economy is
Legacy of Love service to honor the late Rev. Dr. E.F.E. Rheins
The memorial will be Dec. 20 at New Bethel Baptist Church.
Missing teen reunited with family
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Ohio A Cleveland-area teen who police say ran away with a Missouri
Mourners honor US student killed in Paris attacks
Mourners honor US student killed in Paris attacks DOWNEY, Calif. Mourners filled a chapel to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Savanna Henry and Levi Ewing, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 3.
FBI probes attack as act of terrorism
Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. The FBI announced Friday that it is investigating the
METRO DIGEST || ‘Pray for Peace at the Rock’ Wednesday
Pray for Peace YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University Campus Ministry will conduct “Pray for
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE: Today’s entries
Post Time: 12:45PM First Race - Purse $12,500, Starters allowance $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, F & M
Annual bird counts fast approaching
Two important citizen science projects – the annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) and Cornell Lab of
Canfield seniors commemorate 27th annual craft show
Students celebrate senior status by ritually taking part popular public craft show.
In praise of the diminutive penny
Opinion: For many of us, the Great Depression was a penniless, dirt-poor society – a penny-picking, penny
Is Trump’s rhetoric too extreme?
Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Apparently, Donald Trump’s Republican fans
Struthers mayor, city officials take oaths of office
Stocker narrowly won re-election after a snafu involving missing ballots.
Small island nations: Temperature goal is a matter of survival
Associated Press PARIS In climate math, the difference between 1.5 and 2 degrees is much greater
Chipotle E. coli outbreak expands
Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle warned Friday that an outbreak of E. coli linked to its
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
US trade deficit widens 3.4 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. trade deficit widened in October, the Commerce Department
Advent booklet offers reflection and Scripture
The wife of Canfield Christian Church pastor compiled the devotion.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2015. There are 26 days left in the year.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Actor Robert Loggia dies at age 85 Robert Loggia, who played drug lords and mobsters
Traffic cameras to be shut down in Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON Officials say they will shut down traffic-light and speed-ticket cameras
Bill would require body cameras on officers
Associated Press COLUMBUS A bill being introduced Friday would require law-enforcement agencies
Joint meeting set to discuss tax rates
Joint meeting set to discuss tax rates LISBON The budget commissions of Mahoning and Columbiana
baltimore Jury sees cop’s video statement in Gray case
Associated Press BALTIMORE William Porter told investigators that as soon as Freddie Gray
Outdoors Digest
Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a winter gun show
UP FOR ADOPTION
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,