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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Think the weather's been bad? It's about to get worse
The Mahoning County engineer and a county commissioner say road maintenance crews have been doing the best they can this winter to keep roads clear of ice and snow under extremely challenging weather conditions.
Feeling lucky?
The lucky winner of Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot — if there is one — will take home one of the largest prizes in lottery history: more than $500 million.
CBS reporter Bob Simon killed in NYC car crash
CBS says longtime ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Bob Simon has been killed in a New York City car crash.
First all-female appeals panel hears first case today in Youngstown
It was a first for Mahoning County. The first all-female three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Wednesday morning.
Windsor House agreement about '90 days before completion, Canfield attorney says
Canfield city and Canfield Township trustees met together Wednesday for the first time on a tentative agreement to bring an assisted-living business to reality.
Canfield internist evades 100-plus years in prison with plea today
A medical doctor, who was indicted nearly five years ago on 86 drug-related felony counts pertaining to controlled substances, has pleaded guilty to two drug-possession counts.
Jelks knew boyfriend had gun, but is she responsible for his death, jurors must decide
Testimony on Wednesday in the Regan Jelks involuntary manslaughter trial confirmed the contention of an assistant prosecutor that Jelks knew her boyfriend had a gun when he got into her car a short time before he was killed.
IS will lose, Obama vows in asking Congress for war powers
Vowing that Islamic State forces are "going to lose," President Barack Obama urged Congress on Wednesday to authorize military action against terrorists who are cutting a swath across the Middle East. Yet he ruled out large-scale U.S. ground combat operations reminiscent of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Canfield forced to spend more for high school project
Canfield forced to spend more for high school project
Reminder: I-680 southbound lanes closed for maintenance
I-680 southbound lanes closed for maintenance
NYC officer pleads not guilty to manslaughter in shooting
NYC officer pleads not guilty to manslaughter in shooting
Prosecutor says Jelks knew her boyfriend had a gun
Prosecutor says Jelks knew her boyfriend had a gun
AstraZeneca to pay $7.9 million over kickback allegations
AstraZeneca to pay $7.9 million over kickback allegations
Flu cases tapering off in Mahoning Valley and Ohio
Flu cases tapering off in Mahoning Valley and Ohio
Court rules against ex-teacher who says she fears young kids
Court rules against ex-teacher who says she fears young kids
Buckeyes' national title gets Ohio Statehouse recognition
Buckeyes' national title gets Ohio Statehouse recognition
Cincinnati archbishop decries “Fifty Shades” movie
Cincinnati archbishop decries “Fifty Shades” movie
Police: Man robbed, shot in Cleveland casino parking garage
Police: Man robbed, shot in Cleveland casino parking garage
UPDATED | Salt flies off the shelves at Valley stores
There is a high demand for rock salt with the weather and low supply.
Longtime Rescue Mission director honored at memorial service
Longtime Rescue Mission director honored at memorial service
$10K worth of prescription pills taken from Boardman business
$10K worth of prescription pills taken from Boardman business
Man who put his bodily fluids in boss' soup enters guilty pleas
Man who put his bodily fluids in boss' soup enters guilty pleas
Five charged with drugs and gun possession in Campbell
Five charged with drugs and gun possession in Campbell
Police: UNC shooting deaths motivated by parking dispute
Police: UNC shooting deaths motivated by parking dispute
Suspect in death of South Side store owner found guilty of probation violation
Suspect in death of South Side store owner found guilty of probation violation
1st all-female 7th District court panel hears case
1st all-female 7th District court panel hears case
Barberton council proposes naming bridge after slain Ohio officer
Barberton council proposes naming bridge after slain Ohio officer
Family of worker killed in I-75 accident sues Ohio
Family of worker killed in I-75 accident sues Ohio
2 sleeping in dumpster get emptied into garbage truck
2 sleeping in dumpster get emptied into garbage truck
Chicago's Little League championship team stripped of title
Chicago's Little League championship team stripped of title
Gang member gets six years for drug, robbery, assault charges
Gang member gets six years for drug, robbery, assault charges
Obama sends Congress request for military force against Islamic State
Obama sends Congress request for military force against Islamic State
ODOT announces lane restrictions on I-680 southbound
ODOT announces lane restrictions on I-680 southbound
Cousins Emily, Dylan Thirion bring out best in each other
Sometimes you choose swimming and sometimes swimming chooses you.
Confidential Oakhill witness says novelty rat left at his home
The witness had a large plastic novelty rat left at his house, prosecutors say
2 replaced on Youngstown Academic Distress Commission
Two members of the Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission are out, replaced by new appointees.
Ursuline continues the grind vs. St. Thomas Aquinas
Greg Parella connected on 6 of 11 3-pointers and finished with 22 points.
YSU women look to end losing skid
Youngstown State women’s basketball coach John Barnes doesn’t want two bad weeks to overshadow three (mostly) good months.
Austintown halts food use in class as allergies rise
Schools cite rise of students with allergies as need for change
Boardman, Struthers renew once-dormant rivalry
Brian Fryda scored 20 points, knocking down five 3-pointers as he helped Boardman pull away in the fourth quarter.
Oil prices are on roller-coaster ride
The price of oil is on a wild ride, and there is little agreement on where it’s headed.
Everyone contributes as Mooney wins big over YCS
Antonio Bruno led the 11 Cardinals scorers with 16 points, while Mike Williams added 13 bench points and Thomas Trell scored nine.
Trial testimony sheds light on Warren’s officer-involved fatal shooting
The involuntary manslaughter trial of Regan Jelks explained a few things about the shooting death of Taemarr Walker
Playhouse adds shows to run of ‘Last Laugh’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN To meet demand, the Youngstown Playhouse is adding two performances to
‘The Slap’ is a hit
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK 111Whether this has left scars on my psyche
Wednesday’s other prep results
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield 70, West Branch 46 CANFIELD Mike Yourstowsky scored 22 points, Jake
Youngstown Developmental Center to close in June 2017
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Youngstown Developmental Center is slated for closure in two years.
Alternative curbside recycling plan mulled for Mahoning
The Mahoning County recycling director is exploring an alternative curbside recycling plan, but isn’t sharing details yet.
James: No need to clarify tweets
Kevin Love may be one of LeBron James’ 18.7 million followers on Twitter. But that’s not how he communicates with his superstar teammate.
Buster Douglas’ stunning win was 25 years ago
An uppercut and three follow-up punches made James “Buster” Douglas a household name.
Plans move forward to add Warren to county 911 jurisdiction
Staff report WARREN The Warren Police Department appears to be moving forward with its
Poll: 55% in Ohio approve of Kasich
The poll also showed Ohioans are satisfied with the way things are going in their state
Two more indicted in August Winona Avenue homicide
Total of 15 people charged for their roles in murder
Youngstown's bumpy ride
Pothole season came early this year as hard freezes alternated with thaws. Roads are full of the driving hazards like this one on Meridian Road near Vestal Road. For the list of the ones you believe to be the worst, read today's Vindicator or our digital edition.
How much will the killing of Jordanian pilot hurt ISIS?
Opinion: By Aaron David Miller Los Angeles Times Acts of individual violence and terror can at times be
Cosby show off at Packard Music Hall
Patrons who have already bought a ticket can get a full refund at their point of purchase
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Americans are planning to spend a record $18.9
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Americans are planning to spend a record $18.9
TV SHAKE-UP | Williams suspended for 6 months
Associated Press NEW YORK NBC announced Tuesday that it is suspending Brian Williams as “Nightly
US reaches out to rebels in Yemen
Opinion: The Houthis, Shiite Muslim rebels who announced that they were taking control of Yemen’s government
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Give up gluten, but not all grains
Family Features Whether for medical reasons or by choice, consumer interest in gluten-free foods
Kids popping a lot of pills
Opinion: By Steve Pasierb The Vindicator We get the calls every day. Parents, siblings, grandparents and
Youngstown, Girard on affordability list
Youngstown, Girard on affordability list YOUNGSTOWN Girard and Youngstown ranked sixth and
SOWELL: A painful sign of our times
Opinion: The current controversy over whether parents should be forced to have their children vaccinated for
Newsweek Twitter feed hacked
Associated Press NEW YORK The Newsweek Twitter feed was briefly hacked Tuesday morning,
Plight of working poor grows more dire in Mahoning Valley
Editorial: New data from Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley provide the latest evidence that the
Local officials attend business attraction presentation
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber provides presentation to Valley officials
Auschwitz horrors recounted
Opinion: The Philadelphia Inquirer: Many events will mark this year’s 70th anniversary of the end of World
Wine & chocolate
Wine & chocolate Wine and chocolate can be great when paired together properly. Drinks Columnist
BARBECUE AT THE HEART
Art Einzig is passionate about barbecue, the community and delivering good food in an atmosphere of “gracious hospitality.”
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Grammy ratings slip NEW YORK After a very strong five-year run as a winter music
record review
‘Fifty Shades of Grey Original Motion Picture Soundtrack’ Artists: compilation (Republic) Grade:
Stewart leaving ‘The Daily Show’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jon Stewart, who turned his biting and free-wheeling humor into an
Zippy Chippy's 'dad' still keeps tabs on his struggling 'kid' from MV Race Course
If you run into Felix Monserrate in the barn area or the grandstand at Mahoning Valley Race Course,
New agency to coordinate cyber threats
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House is setting up a new agency designed to coordinate
Campbell police arrest 10 people in drug bust
Shooting leads to 10 people arrested in drug bust by Campbell police
oddly enough
oddly enough Suspect arrested in Youngstown after his Greyhound bus selfie PITTSBURGH Police
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Conrad Janis (“Mork and Mindy”) is 87. Actor Burt Reynolds is 79. Actress Tina
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank R. Luther, 49, of 1968 Brownlee Ave.,
Talk is only thing going on between her, ‘Kevin’
Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for 10 years. A couple of years ago, I started
Show off your sweet side
Family Features Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this
Free burgers!!!
Free burgers!!! Visit www.vindy.com/weblogs/burgers for this month’s survey question and a chance
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Len and Sondra Gibbs, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 9. Jessica
Warm up this winter with easy mug desserts
Family Features Need a little warming up after a day out in the cold and snow? The McCormick
Bridge closing
Bridge closing YOUNGSTOWN The Division Street Bridge over the Mahoning River will close Monday
food sales and dinners
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Love Letters
Love Letters By Wilda Snyder and bobbi ennett allen I was digging through my grandmother’s
Boiling beef reduces vitamins
Dear Heloise: Regarding the hint from C.V. in St. Louis (Heloise here: C.V.’s hint in a previous
Eating mindfulness program planned
Eating mindfulness program planned BOARDMAN Truly hungry, or comforting yourself with food?
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Columbiana County Board of Elections, 1 p.m., board office, 7989 Dickey Drive,
Report: Time to mull cooling the planet
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s time to study and maybe even test the idea of cooling the Earth
Severe pothole locations reported by drivers, The Vindicator and officials:
Severe pothole locations reported by drivers, The Vindicator and officials: 1. Martin Luther
Infant hit with coffee mug dies; father charged with murder
Associated Press CANTON, Police in Ohio say a 2-month-old baby has died after being hit with a
Officer indicted
Officer indicted NEW YORK A rookie police officer who fired into a darkened stairwell at a
DUI checkpoints facing challenge
Associated Press MIAMI Drivers at drunken-driving checkpoints don’t have to speak to police or
High School sports at a glance
TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Austintown Fitch 72, Warren Howland 44 Beaver
TODAY — 12:45 p.m.
TODAY — 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $20,000, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 1 Eightthehardway (Colon) 118 5/2 2
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