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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
State patrol uses stop sticks twice to nab driver in fleeing vehicle
State patrol uses stop sticks twice to nab driver in fleeing vehicle
Record-high temperature logged Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
Record-high temperature logged Saturday in the Mahoning Valley
SUNDAY SPECIAL | Mahoning Valley community boasts connection to "Star Wars" film series
SUNDAY SPECIAL | Mahoning Valley community boasts connection to "Star Wars" film series
Car Club revs up for two-year old with rare form of cancer
Car Club revs up for two-year old with rare form of cancer
Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families
Community fills a cruiser with toys to help local families
Generations join in the Wreaths Across America ceremony
Generations join in the Wreaths Across America ceremony
Paige Aron | Samuel Miller
YOUNGSTOWN Paige Aron and Samuel Miller were married on Aug. 1 in a ceremony officiated by Pastor
Tashayla Forest | Stephen Lunders
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. Kenneth L. Simon solemnized the wedding vows of Tashayla Forest and Stephen
Sarah McCooey | Garrett Schmitz
ALEXANDRIA, VA. The Cherry Blossom Riverboat was the setting of the 5 p.m. Oct. 23 ceremony and
James, Mozgov help Cavs make Magic disappear
LeBron James had 25 points and eight assists and the Cavaliers rolled 111-76.
Former Cavalier Williams dies at 53
Hot Rod Williams died Friday in a Baton Rouge hospital from complications related to prostate cancer.
Harding too much for Canfield in AAC
Five Raiders were in double figures, led by Shakem Johnson’s 21 points.
Brown happy to return punts for Steelers
Brown has scored four touchdowns in that role during his six-year career.
The incumbent write-in Struthers mayor was outspent by his Democratic opponent, but still won
The committee backing the Mill Creek tax issue spent $70,761 on the successful campaign
Jason Bonham embraces late father’s fame Led Zeppelin legacy
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Dazed at times but not confused is how Jason Bonham
Niles seeks permission to transfer money to general fund, utility funds
The Niles law director seeks court permission to transfer $474,199,98 from four funds to the city’s general fund and $700,000 to three utility funds. It’s a total of $1,174,199.90.
Items from the late Rev. Lonnie Kwajo A. Simon’s collection to be sold
The sale is set Sunday at New Bethel Baptist Church in Youngstown.
Speaker will share nontraditional Christmas stories
Staff report LIBERTY Regina Rees will lecture on unusual Christmas stories at 10 a.m. next
Willard Scott of ‘Today’ will retire
Associated Press NEW YORK With Willard Scott announcing his retirement, centenarians will have
Campaign finances for candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot
Campaign finances for candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 ballot
Special open house
Special open house YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to a special open house celebrating the
Fitch grad Billy Price reflects on OSU’s season
The sophomore left guard is a two-year starter for the Buckeyes.
Charged with illegal possession of firearm
Charged with illegal possession of firearm YOUNGSTOWN A city man was arrested this week on a
Ohio pot legalization group spent more than $21M in failed effort
Associated Press COLUMBUS Supporters spent more than $21 million on a losing fall campaign to
McDonald’s pace wears down Lowellville
Coach Jeff Rasile has been looking for a spark to get his McDonald Blue Devils going.
Schiano set to join OSU coaching staff
Ohio State hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Rutgers coach Greg Schiano as co-defensive coordinator on Friday.
OSHP can train Cleveland police cadets, judge rules
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland can proceed with plans to have 50 police cadets receive the
Two Heisman finalists could be back in 2016
Alabama’s Derrick Henry is the favorite to win the award tonight.
Choffin gives
Choffin Career and Technical Center students and staff collect gloves and hats for preschoolers
More we learn, better we catch
Opportunities to watch fish react to lures are great learning experiences for anglers, regardless of
Ticket demand brisk for Elton John’s upcoming concert at Covelli Centre
Ticket demand brisk for Elton John’s upcoming concert at Covelli Centre
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2015. There are 19 days left in the year.
What if Trump gets nod?
Opinion: Last summer, a lot of people I know thought Donald Trump was a joke who would implode before year’s
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Amanda Barbone and Nicholas Eubanks, Canfield, girl, Dec.
Choir to perform
Choir to perform STRUTHERS The choir of Struthers Parkside Church, 110 Poland Ave., will perform
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
My ‘bird cage’ feeding station
Over the last 30 years, deer and raccoons have cost me a small fortune. Though I never intentionally
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney on Ice “Treasure Trove,” 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Three
Boardman township and law-enforcement officials urge caution while driving
Officials stress the importance of patience, focus and sobriety
Advent retreat based on Twelve Words of Christmas
A video by Louie Giglio was featured on the imporant message.
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Bob Barker is 92. Singer Connie Francis is 78. Singer Dionne Warwick is
Arbitrator upholds firing for Trumbull corrections officer who used drug without prescription
An arbitrator has upheld the firing of Ryan Tolone, a former corrections officer at the Trumbull County jail.
Christ set example of loving enemies
The necessity of praying for our enemies stems from the very essence of the moral teaching of Jesus
Submit details on Christmas services
Submit details on Christmas services The Vindicator will publish a listing of area services that
Chamber board gets four new members
Chamber board gets four new members YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s board of
Obama’s speech on terrorism failed because it lacked clarity
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau At a moment when Americans can be excused for being
Fiscal woes in Liberty now demand tough love from township trustees
Editorial: During this season of shar- ing, elected officials may be inclined toward generosity, but in
Dow, DuPont to merge to form $130B company
Associated Press DOVER, Del Dow Chemical and DuPont are merging to form a company valued at
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.86-0.31 Aqua America, .71
4 bikers shot in Waco with gun type police use
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Four of the nine people killed in a melee between rival biker
Obama, Congress avert government shutdown
Associated Press WASHINGTON Avoiding the high drama of recent year-end budget fights, President
up for adoption
How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at 2217 Mahoning Ave.,
Oil-price rout sinks markets
Associated Press NEW YORK Another sharp drop in the price of oil prompted investors to dump
Ohio EPA addresses rotten-egg smell near Lafarge demolition debris landfill
The OEPA came to Lordstown this week for a public meeting regarding complaints of a rotten-eggs smell emanating from the Lafarge Lordstown Construction Recovery Landfill.
Climate negotiators: Deal is close
Associated Press LE BOURGET, France Talks on a global pact to fight global warming appeared to
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Publisher seeks to drop suit against SFlbJ.D. Salinger’s family CONCORD, N.H. A
Mahoning County Educational Service Center puts on Polar Express event for families
About 75 families showed up for crafts, caroling and a visit with Santa
austintown Event benefits brewery owner
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Paladin Brewing patrons raised their glasses to
Fired officer’s convictions a rare triumph for rape victims
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The rape convictions that could put a fired Oklahoma City police
The Oakhill trial judge said a long case could cause jurors to ‘lose interest’
She’s instructed attorneys to ‘streamline the case’
Clinton vows to defeat IS if elected
Clinton vows to defeat IS if elected TULSA, Okla. Campaigning in Republican territory, Hillary
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty, Hubbard, the city of
Family of teen shot joins call for change
Associated Press CHICAGO The family of a black teenager shot 16 times by a white Chicago police
Poll respondents on Trump: no compassion, no problem
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican voters don’t think Donald Trump is likable. They don’t
Man gets 7 years in 2013 homicide
Randall Miller was sentenced in the 2013 slaying of Frank James Brown on Youngstown’s East Side.
Two drivers suffer non-incapacitating injuries in I-80 crash
Two drivers suffered non-incapacitating injuries in a three-vehicle accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 80 at 8:46 p.m. Thursday at Salt Springs Road.
Akron Children’s Hospital event raises funds for Pediatric Palliative Care Center
The seventh-annual “Holiday Hopes and Wishes” raises money for the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Palliative Care Fund.
West Side Cats to offer holiday events
West Side Cats to offer holiday events YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats will host Christmas events and
Gaborik’s goal lifts Kings over Penguins
Gaborik scored in the fourth round of the tiebreaker to lift Kings to their sixth straight win.
Lowellville gun show
Lowellville gun show Lowellville The Mahoning Valley Gun Collectors will have a winter gun show
Sembach’s Tigers rally to stay perfect
Newton Falls took advantage of an early lead, but then lost it before battling back to beat Girard.
Boardman bounces back against East
Boardman High’s Gannon Murray has logged quite a few minutes during his varsity career.